Visit Hummingbird Gardens in Sedona
This year we have six Hummingbird Gardens on our tour. Only one has been on the full garden tour before (last seen five years ago). We selected these particular gardens for their beauty and variety, and for the owners’ dedication to being good stewards for the local hummingbird population.
A reminder that as wild creatures, the hummingbirds are on their own schedule. If they don’t happen to be present in a particular garden when you are, you can still enjoy exploring the possibilities for creating outdoor living spaces that appeal to both humans and hummingbirds.
Located either in Central or West Sedona, all of the gardens are only a few miles from Hummingbird Central. Because several of the gardens have extremely limited parking, we have arranged a hop-on hop-off shuttle to take you to them — no need to worry about parking, directions, or traffic. Your ticket gives you access to the gardens and the shuttle on both Saturday and Sunday. With hummingbirds most active early in the morning, the gardens will open at 7:30am and close at 1:30pm. The first shuttles will leave the SPAC parking lot at 7:15am.
Tickets good for both days: $55 if purchased online in advance; $60 in person at the Festival
Rufous Hummingbird
Garden Descriptions
Garden 1: A Magical Artist’s Home
Along with being extremely pollinator-friendly and beautifully landscaped, this garden is just plain fun! A small hobbit-house feel with glorious birds and butterflies and an extremely playful ambiance.
Garden 2: Riparian Oasis
The historic 1904 Owenby Irrigation Ditch runs through this enchanting garden. A large pond and several seating areas offer relaxing perches to watch the birds. The property shares birds with the garden next door which is also on this tour. Enjoy this rich and diverse riparian oasis.
Garden 3: An Abundance of Love
This charming hacienda-style home is full of surprises! The large yard and garden are abundant with wildflowers, fruit trees, water features and other pollinator-friendly attractions. Planted and embellished with obvious love over many years, it is a feast for the eyes.
Garden 4: Early Bird Garden
This sun-drenched Uptown garden has glorious red rock views. Attracted by a nicely diverse landscape, 100 species of birds, 34 butterfly species, and 5 hummingbird species have been seen from the back deck. NOTE: Due to its sun exposure this garden will open for self-drivers at 6 am and will include an added evening shift from 5-7 pm on Sunday, when hummingbirds get very active before bedtime. If you purchase a garden tour ticket, location details will be in your registration packet.
Garden 5: Contemporary Urban-Chic High Desert Delight
An easy-care, low-water usage, pollinator-friendly design: a beautiful blend of rusted metal and thick natural stone. Hosted by a Master Gardener who has helped the City of Sedona transition to be ever more eco-friendly.
Garden 6: Talahogan: Navajo for House on a Hill
The owner describes this expansive garden as a constantly evolving work in progress. Water features and hummingbird flowers meld seamlessly into the cultivated garden as it ebbs into the surrounding native piñon-juniper woodland. Every decision revolves around being the best possible steward to the land, and especially to harmonizing with the spectacular 360-degree vistas and providing habitat for the wildlife that share this exceptional hilltop.
Anna’s Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Female Anna’s Hummingbird
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Visit Hummingbird Gardens in Sedona
This year we have six Hummingbird Gardens on our tour. Only one has been on the full garden tour before (last seen five years ago). We selected these particular gardens for their beauty and variety, and for the owners’ dedication to being good stewards for the local hummingbird population.
A reminder that as wild creatures, the hummingbirds are on their own schedule. If they don’t happen to be present in a particular garden when you are, you can still enjoy exploring the possibilities for creating outdoor living spaces that appeal to both humans and hummingbirds.
Located either in Central or West Sedona, all of the gardens are only a few miles from Hummingbird Central. Because several of the gardens have extremely limited parking, we have arranged a hop-on hop-off shuttle to take you to them — no need to worry about parking, directions, or traffic. Your ticket gives you access to the gardens and the shuttle on both Saturday and Sunday. With hummingbirds most active early in the morning, the gardens will open at 7:30am and close at 1:30pm. The first shuttles will leave the SPAC parking lot at 7:15am.
Tickets good for both days: $55 if purchased online in advance; $60 in person at the Festival
Rufous Hummingbird
Garden Descriptions
Garden 1: A Magical Artist’s Home
Along with being extremely pollinator-friendly and beautifully landscaped, this garden is just plain fun! A small hobbit-house feel with glorious birds and butterflies and an extremely playful ambiance.
Garden 2: Riparian Oasis
The historic 1904 Owenby Irrigation Ditch runs through this enchanting garden. A large pond and several seating areas offer relaxing perches to watch the birds. The property shares birds with the garden next door which is also on this tour. Enjoy this rich and diverse riparian oasis.
Garden 3: An Abundance of Love
This charming hacienda-style home is full of surprises! The large yard and garden are abundant with wildflowers, fruit trees, water features and other pollinator-friendly attractions. Planted and embellished with obvious love over many years, it is a feast for the eyes.
Garden 4: Early Bird Garden
This sun-drenched Uptown garden has glorious red rock views. Attracted by a nicely diverse landscape, 100 species of birds, 34 butterfly species, and 5 hummingbird species have been seen from the back deck. NOTE: Due to its sun exposure this garden will open for self-drivers at 6 am and will include an added evening shift from 5-7 pm on Sunday, when hummingbirds get very active before bedtime. If you purchase a garden tour ticket, location details will be in your registration packet.
Garden 5: Contemporary Urban-Chic High Desert Delight
An easy-care, low-water usage, pollinator-friendly design: a beautiful blend of rusted metal and thick natural stone. Hosted by a Master Gardener who has helped the City of Sedona transition to be ever more eco-friendly.
Garden 6: Talahogan: Navajo for House on a Hill
The owner describes this expansive garden as a constantly evolving work in progress. Water features and hummingbird flowers meld seamlessly into the cultivated garden as it ebbs into the surrounding native piñon-juniper woodland. Every decision revolves around being the best possible steward to the land, and especially to harmonizing with the spectacular 360-degree vistas and providing habitat for the wildlife that share this exceptional hilltop.
Anna’s Hummingbird
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Female Anna’s Hummingbird
Sponsors