Holiday rentals in Arizona

After pausing a year for Covid, we're finally back due to popular demand. We've also moved our biplane flight lesson to historic Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ. In this experience you will be exposed to flying in open cockpit biplane (Stearman) over the beautiful mountains, northeast of Mesa. The Stearman was used as a primary training airplane for most of the pilots during WWII, so you will be learning in an authentic piece of history. There are only 2 seats in the plane, one for you and one for me. We'll start with a pre-flight inspection followed by an explanation of the radios and controls. We can fly smooth and level if you like, or we can add in some more energetic maneuvers for those that desire a more thrilling experience. You will be invited to take the controls as part of the lesson. From engine start to return will take approximately 30 minutes. This is a unique experience where you will be exposed to the same type of training that the "Greatest Generation" did during World War II. Flying and training in the Stearman is like traveling back in time nearly 80 years. This experience would certainly make a most memorable gift for birthdays, weddings, holidays, anniversaries, graduations, or "just because". It's also a great gift for the pilot who has everything. A Hold Harmless agreement will need to be signed before flying.

You will see some of the most beautiful places in the world all in one day! We will meet at Starbucks at 550 E Willetta St, Phoenix, and head to the gorgeous red rocks of Sedona. Not only is Sedona absolutely stunning, it is thought to have healing powers from the magnetic vortices located there. We will visit the site of an actual vortex, Chapel of the Holy Cross overlooking Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock. Then we'll grab a bite to eat before we head to Flagstaff traveling on one of the most scenic highways in America, 89A. We will stop at Oak Creek Canyon Vista, a gorgeous scenic viewpoint where there is a Native American Crafts Market run by local Native Americans, and then we will head out to view one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon! We will arrive at the Grand Canyon in the afternoon to take in this magnificent and breathtaking sight, & hike into the Canyon! Then you will enjoy the best sunset in the world, an Arizona sunset, on our drive back to Phoenix! I love this experience! I am your new local friend excited to share with you all the hidden gems, best local places to eat, best scenic roads & views in Arizona! This is the *original* Airbnb Grand Canyon/Sedona Experience. I was the 1st! Now over 200 trips with over 1000 guests! My timing is perfect, not rushed. My company, Elegant Travel, is legally permitted to operate in the Grand Canyon.

Vortex Yoga Hiking In Sedona is a fun and compelling experience which splits the difference evenly between yoga time and hiking time upon the majestic red rocks and vortex's of Sedona. The type of yoga allows for both beginners and advanced to feel like they fit in just right. The hiking portion is mild to moderate. Depending on the location we average 1 1/4 mile each way, give or take a 1/4 mile, 20 to 40 minutes each way. Hiking route duration requests can be taken and possibly granted depending on location availability Start times depended on the weather climate. Sunrise or Sunset during the Summer and the warmest window of the day during the Winter. Unless it's one big private group, we do a 6 person maximum. Time goes by rather quickly once you get out there and a portion of the time goes into taking it all in, observing the scenery and plant life, taking photos, chatting, stopping to engage with a meditation, visualization or breathing exercise (perhaps working with crystal or essential oils) We may even learn how to de-materialize here then re-materialize somewhere else and create miracles (just the normal things) Other things to note We can accommodate groups over 6. When combining separate parties we do 6 as a maximum. Start times depend on climate. It’s best to start early for sunrise during the hot months and Late morning or mid day in winter

First you will get an introduction to Thunder Mountain Ranch and any "staff" on site for the day. Next I will give you some "Fun Alpaca Facts", a quick orientation about safety and ranch rules. I will explain lots of things about alpacas before we go into the pens because once we enter you will be so excited and delighted that you will forget to ask me questions! When everyone has secured their cameras and selfie sticks, we will commence with our tour all of the animal pens, starting with the Great Pyrenees Livestock Guardian dogs "Daisy" and "Delilah". Next you'll meet my daughter's collection of chickens (and help collect our beautiful farm-fresh eggs if you want to) and our family of peafowl. Finally, we will visit with ALL of the Alpacas, "Big Hunk" the Llama, "Baaarney" the Navajo Churro Sheep. You will be able to hand feed the animals, take unlimited pictures, and ask me anything. Just like Disneyland, after the "ride" we will force you to exit through the gift shop (LOL). If you care to 'paca picnic lunch" (get it?), you are welcome to use my patio or deck and enjoy the scenery while you snack. Other things to note Please be warned that this is a rural area in the desert. In addition to my ranch animals, there are wildlife, snakes, bugs and other things that lived here first - we co-exist when we can. Eyes Open!

You will begin your 1 hour tour with introduction of our security team Max and Cisco our Livestock guard dogs, you will see our pregnant alpaca dorm, then the maternity and nursery. We will then head down to our mom's and baby girls, next our show girl pens. We will then move on to our mom's and baby boys and then down to our Herdsires. At each location we will educate and answer question on alpacas. We end the tour at the farm store where you can see end product from the alpacas Other things to note Bring your camera's, it is a working farm so wear shoes that is good in desert terrain and lastly you will be around farm animals expect the unexpected.