L’Auberge sits on the banks of Oak Creek in the canyon floor, with Sedona’s red rock formations rising on three sides. The property is designed around its natural setting — the creek, the canyon walls, the sycamore and cottonwood trees — and the result is one of the most visually distinctive wedding venues in the American Southwest.
The landscape
Sedona’s red rocks shift colour through the day. The formations move from amber in morning light to a deeper, richer orange in the hour before sunset. L’Auberge is positioned to take full advantage of this, with ceremony and reception spaces oriented toward the canyon and the creek. The natural environment is the defining quality of this venue, and the spaces are designed to let it be.
Ceremony and reception spaces
The Cottageside Lawn is L’Auberge’s largest outdoor space at 3,956 square feet, accommodating up to 200 guests. It sits directly on the banks of Oak Creek, framed by a canopy of sycamore and cottonwood trees, with the canyon walls visible above. The sound of the creek accompanies ceremonies on this lawn throughout.
The Creekhouse is a two-level indoor venue where the creek is both visible and audible, accommodating up to 120 guests for a reception. It offers a beautiful relationship between the interior and the water outside.
The Vista Overlook provides unobstructed views of Snoopy Rock — one of Sedona’s most recognizable formations — and accommodates up to 150 guests in a theatre-style arrangement or 120 for a reception.
The Garden Terrace is an open-air space positioned directly beneath Snoopy Rock, accommodating up to 150 guests. The red rock formation creates a remarkable natural backdrop.
The Garden Ballroom is the indoor reception option, with vaulted ceilings, large windows, and a wood-burning fireplace. It accommodates up to 150 guests and provides a warm, sheltered setting for evening celebrations.
For smaller gatherings: The Artists’ Cottage accommodates up to 30 guests, and the Cress Terrace up to 50, offering intimate settings with creek and garden views.
Light and timing in Sedona
One of the most helpful things to know about planning a wedding at L’Auberge is how the canyon affects the light. The sun drops behind the canyon walls earlier than it sets on the horizon, which means the golden hour in Sedona begins earlier than couples sometimes expect. Afternoon and early evening ceremonies tend to offer the richest light — the red rock colour shifts dramatically in the hour before the sun drops. L’Auberge’s events team can advise on timing specific to the date and season.
Getting ready at L’Auberge
The cottage accommodations have warm wood tones and natural amber light that photograph beautifully. Both the cottages and the main lodge suites have views of the creek, and the lodge suites offer more space for larger getting-ready groups. The property has a quietness to it in the morning that makes for a genuinely unhurried start to the day.
L’Auberge de Sedona is located at 301 L’Auberge Lane, Sedona, Arizona. Their events team handles full wedding coordination and can be reached through the property’s website.