As you drive through Sedona, if you are like me, you can't help but wonder who are the people who live in this beautiful area. What stories could they share?
I wish someone would write a book and open the door to the plethora of stories that Sedona rocks could share.
One of the recent celebrities to share her story is Janet Fontaine. During the 50's and the 60's she worked for Joseph Kennedy and then went on to work for President Kennedy.
In 1983 Mrs. Fontaine moved to Sedona after traveling the world.She said in the interview that she loved to read books so now she volunteers at the Sedona Public Library.
If you would like to read about this woman's exciting life, you can read the full article by clicking on the above title.
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Senator McCain Visit's His Sedona Ranch
Senator/Presidential Candidate McCain flew into Sedona's airport on Friday February 29 for a much needed break. Why Sedona? Well because he owns a ranch in the area.
The Senator McCain was greeted by his wife, Cindy, who had driven in from their ranch to meet John.
He was also greeted by Mac McCall who is the airport manager, and Sedona Airport Authority President Russ Demaray, and his friend, Pam Fazzini.
He was relaxed and his laid back style showed as he climbed into the drivers seat of his SUV and drove his wife and himself back to their ranch. He was hosting a big cook out for reporters and various members of the press.
His ranch, he and his wife Cindy have owned it for over 25 years and it is valued at 1.1 million dollars. It was featured recently in the Home and Garden Magazine. The McCain's have enjoyed countless weekends, family gatherings and relaxing get-aways from their busy life in Washington D. C. and Phoenix.
So where is his ranch? I have searched for any pictues on the Internet and more specifics on the location and came up pretty empty handed. I can tell you however, I am willing to bet if you get to Page Springs, the people there will know where he lives.
What I do know is that the 6.6 acre ranch is located about 13 miles west of Sedona. It is in a small town called Page Arizona. It is the best-kept secret in the Verde Valley.The town is bordered by 2000 acres of National Forest and is located between Sedona and Cottonwood, on the banks of Oak Creek it is located at 3,400 feet in a quaint setting of giant oak trees, sycamores, old cottonwood trees and artesian streams.The Oak Creek has created a migratory corridor for more than 500 species of birds traveling from Canada to South America – a bird watcher’s paradise.
Page Springs was established by James Page, great grandfather of the current Page family still that still lives there. Some historians describe the area as “the way Sedona used to be in the early days”.
The area has many points of interest, parks and monuments to offer travelers full days of activities and fun. Page boasts several wineries.Javelina Leap Vineyard & Winery, Oak Springs Winery, Page Springs and Echo Canyon Vineyard and Winery.
Click Here for Winery Information
In Page Springs the fly fishing is great in the Oak Creek. They have a hatchery located there and the hatchery is dedicated to raising endangered species of fresh water fish before they become extinct. Also, nearly 120 of the species of birds actually reside within the vicinity of the Hatchery itself.
Click Here For Hatchery Information
Click Here For More Fishing Info
Are you interested in getting in a little fly fishing while you are in Sedona? Well, this is the perfect spot to do that.
Click Here To Lees Ferry Fly Fishing
Page Springs Restaurant is located at the entrance of Page Springs and provides a menu based largely on ribs, sandwiches and steaks. The average entree to cost $12 to $20 and it is a "cash only" restaurant. They are open for lunch and dinner and dress is casual. John McCain and his family stop by whenever they are in town.
1975 North Page Springs Road
Cornville, Arizona 86325-6103
520.634.9954
Click here for Page Springs Restaurant
Also, if you are a fan of Bed & Breakfast's, then you are in luck. Page Springs B&B sits nestled in the rolling hills of Page.
Click Here for Page Springs B&B Info
If you enjoy RV camping here is information for you.
Click Here for Page Springs RV Resort
If you would prefer a quiet secluded casual resort this might be the perfect spot.
Click Here For More Information On LoLoMai
To get there take I-17 to Exit 287 Highway 260 to Cottonwood. Go right on 89A and drive a few miles and you are in Page Springs.
Click Here For Page Springs Map
This link has a short video of the area on the right hand side of the page.
Click Here For More Information about Cornville Video
More articles to read about Senator McCain's barbecue:
Click Here For Another Article about The McCain Ranch
Click Here To Read Article About McCain At His Home Recently
Click Here For Another Article About John McCain At His Home
Click Here To Read About John's Phoenix House
The Senator McCain was greeted by his wife, Cindy, who had driven in from their ranch to meet John.
He was also greeted by Mac McCall who is the airport manager, and Sedona Airport Authority President Russ Demaray, and his friend, Pam Fazzini.
He was relaxed and his laid back style showed as he climbed into the drivers seat of his SUV and drove his wife and himself back to their ranch. He was hosting a big cook out for reporters and various members of the press.
His ranch, he and his wife Cindy have owned it for over 25 years and it is valued at 1.1 million dollars. It was featured recently in the Home and Garden Magazine. The McCain's have enjoyed countless weekends, family gatherings and relaxing get-aways from their busy life in Washington D. C. and Phoenix.
So where is his ranch? I have searched for any pictues on the Internet and more specifics on the location and came up pretty empty handed. I can tell you however, I am willing to bet if you get to Page Springs, the people there will know where he lives.
What I do know is that the 6.6 acre ranch is located about 13 miles west of Sedona. It is in a small town called Page Arizona. It is the best-kept secret in the Verde Valley.The town is bordered by 2000 acres of National Forest and is located between Sedona and Cottonwood, on the banks of Oak Creek it is located at 3,400 feet in a quaint setting of giant oak trees, sycamores, old cottonwood trees and artesian streams.The Oak Creek has created a migratory corridor for more than 500 species of birds traveling from Canada to South America – a bird watcher’s paradise.
Page Springs was established by James Page, great grandfather of the current Page family still that still lives there. Some historians describe the area as “the way Sedona used to be in the early days”.
The area has many points of interest, parks and monuments to offer travelers full days of activities and fun. Page boasts several wineries.Javelina Leap Vineyard & Winery, Oak Springs Winery, Page Springs and Echo Canyon Vineyard and Winery.
Click Here for Winery Information
In Page Springs the fly fishing is great in the Oak Creek. They have a hatchery located there and the hatchery is dedicated to raising endangered species of fresh water fish before they become extinct. Also, nearly 120 of the species of birds actually reside within the vicinity of the Hatchery itself.
Click Here For Hatchery Information
Click Here For More Fishing Info
Are you interested in getting in a little fly fishing while you are in Sedona? Well, this is the perfect spot to do that.
Click Here To Lees Ferry Fly Fishing
Page Springs Restaurant is located at the entrance of Page Springs and provides a menu based largely on ribs, sandwiches and steaks. The average entree to cost $12 to $20 and it is a "cash only" restaurant. They are open for lunch and dinner and dress is casual. John McCain and his family stop by whenever they are in town.
1975 North Page Springs Road
Cornville, Arizona 86325-6103
520.634.9954
Click here for Page Springs Restaurant
Also, if you are a fan of Bed & Breakfast's, then you are in luck. Page Springs B&B sits nestled in the rolling hills of Page.
Click Here for Page Springs B&B Info
If you enjoy RV camping here is information for you.
Click Here for Page Springs RV Resort
If you would prefer a quiet secluded casual resort this might be the perfect spot.
Click Here For More Information On LoLoMai
To get there take I-17 to Exit 287 Highway 260 to Cottonwood. Go right on 89A and drive a few miles and you are in Page Springs.
Click Here For Page Springs Map
This link has a short video of the area on the right hand side of the page.
Click Here For More Information about Cornville Video
More articles to read about Senator McCain's barbecue:
Click Here For Another Article about The McCain Ranch
Click Here To Read Article About McCain At His Home Recently
Click Here For Another Article About John McCain At His Home
Click Here To Read About John's Phoenix House
Celebrities In Sedona?
I am sure as you are visiting Sedona you will hear of all the celebrities that lived or still live in Sedona. I know we have heard many over the years. Lucille Ball's old house, Nick Cage, Johnny Depp, Madonna, the list goes on.
Timeshare sales people like to glamorize the area as do the jeep tour drivers. Makes for some good conversation and makes Sedona even more appealing. Like it needs any help!
On one trip we had a women that was working in the Robert Shields Studio at the Y (which is now out of business) tell us that Nick Cage came in and was ordering his furniture for his home that was in escrow.
We later found out that he actually does love Sedona and often came to Sedona to vacation when he was married to Lisa Marie Presley. He wanted to have a home in Sedona and was even in escrow for a home in an exclusive area near the airport but we were told that at the last minute he dropped out of escrow. He wanted to own the airspace above his home and that can't be sold. I don't think he would have lived in Sedona full time anyway as Nick Cage is one of the Celebs that likes to collect homes as a hobby.
On the same trip we were told that the monster house by the chapel was Nick Cage's, Johhny Depp and then finally we were told it was the Dr. who invented the laser for Lasik eye surgery and he is from Romania.
We've been told "Madonna lives over there", or "the green house you see on the side of the hill by Snoopy rock was Lucille Ball's house".
With so many conflicting stories, who knows what the truth is. But chances are if it is coming out of timeshare person's mouth, then there is a good chance it is not true.
A few old time celebs lived in Sedona full-time in recent past. Actor Donald O’Connor and actress Sean Young lived in Sedona until O’Connor died in 2003. He was 78 when he passed and is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood. Ms. Young, who appeared in “Blade Runner” and “No Way Out,” moved back to LA Canifornia a few years ago.
There was also a dancer named Ann Miller that has a second home in Sedona but lived in Beverly Hills until her death in 2004.
Now it is true that many celebs pass through the town. I have seen pictures on the wall of restaurants and hotels. Nick Cage, Johnny Depp,Bob Dylan, Mike Tyson,Oprah, Muhammad Ali, and Regis Philbin,Lisa Marie Presley, Nick Nolte and Martha Stewart and more.
Oprah and Gayle's "Big Adventure" took them to Sedona in the Summer of 2006. Oprah also said "The best part of this road trip for me was getting a chance to see the beauty of this country," Oprah says. "It really is incredible. I have to say that after we got to Sedona, it was like a breath of fresh air."With the windows rolled down, the smell of pine trees fills the car. They even stop for a "Kodak moment" to take pictures of the mountains. "Now this was worth the trip," Oprah says."
While they were in town they stopped to look for a grocery store because Oprah said " there is no place to eat in this town". They found the local health food store ( New Frontiers) and stocked up on organic bananas, Fuji apples, yogurt and green tea.
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While many films were made in Sedona, the recent filming's are less frequent. When the Westerns were popular back in John Wayne's day, Sedona was a frequent back drop for the pictures.
If you are looking to run into a Celeb while in Sedona maybe plan a trip to Sedona during the Sedona Film Festival. Celebs might be spotted then. (Late Feb-March)Either that or stay at the Enchantment Resort. They might stay there and enjoy the spa and the healing treatments.
If any celebs are living in Sedona, their house was probably bought by their production company or a blind trust and none of us would know it anyway. Plus, when they probably come to town it's to relax and most likely would not want to run to town to hang out with the tourists, so they wouldn't be spotted anyway.
So forget the celebs and just enjoy this jewel in the desert yourself. It's one of the best places you can escape into nature and find peace.
Enjoy!
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