Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek

It’s been 4 months since our family of four (2 and 5 year old) last stayed here and I’m still thinking about how magical and impressionable our stay was at orchard canyon. The cabins feel cozy, staff are super friendly and accommodating, and the location is unbeatable as it’s tucked away in the natural landscape(deer sightings outside our cabin). There are all types of games to entertain little ones as well. We looked forward to the breakfast buffet and dinners. If you’re lucky, you will meet Rob, the tender-hearted grounds keeper, who showed my kids around the chicken coop and the garden. This place is perfect for a spiritual and emotional awakening.

Exceptionally peaceful surroundings with apple orchards directly on Oak Creek. You do have to drive across a stone bridge with NO guard rails to access property on west side of creek. ||Rustic cabins with private bathrooms and porches for sitting. Very comfortable, cozy, but not the Ritz. Some cabins have a cast iron stove with gas log set on a thermostat for warmth and great ambiance.||Gourmet dinners rival 5 star restaurants in Sedona or Scottsdale. You have option for dinner in the lodge dining room, outside patio on lawn with fire pit, or served at your cabin.

This is my first post. Never stayed anywhere that was worth posting about before. It's romantic quite get away nestled in a beautiful canyon. The food is wonderful and delicious! The staff are very friendly and helpful. Will be telling all my friends about this place. But I'll keep it secret from my family.

Love every visit and always look forward to returning. We have a long history, back when it was Garland’s Lodge and to this day. In the 1940’s my parents stayed here for their honeymoon. Spent many spring breaks with my kiddos in the 1990’s and we all made lots of fun memories. Delightful romantic times with my husband a few times in the past recent years and hope to return soon. The atmosphere is awesome and the meals never disappoint.

This was our third visit and the first since covid and the ownership/ name change. Much is the same…lovely little private cabins. Quiet, scenic and spacious grounds. However,for us, some changes detracted from the experience. We really enjoyed the social dining experience in the lodge for dinner on past visits…..this is now replaced by options such as eating in your cabin and when we ate in the lodge we sat together…..( you ate only with those in your cabin). Also the limited dinner options which had to be pre-ordered were not of the same quality. The restaurant used to draw in a few diners who were not guests and getting a reservation was difficult. Breakfast in the lodge was still excellent. There was also a noticeable difference in the attitude of some staff. All in all, some of the magic is gone. The friendly hospitality seems to have been replaced by a more business model. We did enjoy our stay but this will be our last visit.

One of the most incredible places we have ever stayed at. We spent 2 nights at Orchard Canyon and the location, grounds, staff and cabins were incredible. Can't recommend it enough!

My son got married here, they reserved the entire place, it was a fabulous experience. Absolutely wonderful place, food included, what a dose of nature in the food, scenery, environment, just wonderful. I highly recommend this place.

We stayed 3 nights in the Blackberry cabin at Orchard Canyon and we really had the most wonderful stay. This place is so beautiful, well maintained, ideally situated, just overall perfect. The food is truly fine dining and highly exceeded our expectations. The service is amazing, everyone is so incredibly nice and helpful. This place is luxurious in its own way: abundance of nature, quiet, private access to the river, fine dining in a beautiful setting, beautiful rooms thoughtfully decorated, perfect service. This is not your usual "luxury" resort, this is just so so much better. This place is also very kid friendly, ours loved saying hi to the chicken every morning at the coop and the outdoor "playroom". The kid menu worked really well with them. We also did s’mores from our cabin’s fireplace.

The most magical place, with kind people and beautiful sights and nature sounds. The food was out of this world delicious, homemade from scratch. There are apple orchards and chickens, and one hundred year old cabins, fire places, s'mores, gardens, bridges and hammocks. It is so charming. A special place to recharge or take a romantic time away.

What an Amazing Place! Lodging is so charming within each of their cabins. Food prepared by Chef Eric is "Out of this World"! With fresh food from their garden cooked to perfection. Along with the best Wagyu beef and chicken ever! The serving staff are incredibly kind, and accommodating and efficient. I simply cannot say enough about this place. Its even more perfect if you go as a group and share in the wonders of their secluded location together. I highly recommend Orchard Canyon!

Came here March 2024. People were very nice. Breakfast was good; we enjoyed the setting in the dining room. Ambiance was rustic. Wildlife viewing was good. Communication was good too. Wish I had had more time to explore the area/setting. Sadly it rained the whole time. Cabin was cute. No phone. No TV. Dinners were so-so. As for accommodations, I knew what we were signing up for when we booked. However, nightly rate is VERY expensive as a whole. The experience is rustic and that's fun and all.... but not for over $400/night. I wish the resort all the best, but we won't return.

Place is and always has been a beautiful destination in a magical place. My wife surprised me for a birthday getaway. We both were excited about having a delicious dinner in the rustic beautifully crafted dining room. While making the reservation for our stay, your asked to chose dinner options from the set menu. Wife ordered seared tuna over forbidden rice with green beans for herself, ordered my bone-in pork chop with a sausage apple cranberry Demi sauce over basmati rice and vegetables. Dessert- coconut and passion fruit parfait and apple tart Service- good, attentive, kind, thoughtful First thing we were brought after ordering drinks was bread.....mediocre at best, but dry and odd texture but ok Dinner salad- choice was garden salad with ranch dressing or garden roasted corn salad with chipotle vinaigrette Both had garden salad which was chilled and decent Entrees- pork chop unseasoned, cooked through (was a nice cut tho), Demi sauce lacked seasoning although had a little bit of flavor, served with 4 small pieces of zucchini that was cold Seared tuna was cooked nice, seasoned beyond belief, forbidden rice cooked perfect (which sounds like no big deal however it's not that easy as it's a nuttier grain) however they seasoned the hell out of it, green beans (assuming from the grounds garden) were fresh but hard Desserts- I'm someone who believes apple should be peeled before put into a tart these were not so the skin is like chewing on scotch tape, the tart crust had nice flavor but needed a sledge hammer Coconut passion fruit parfait was just plain baffling, looked nice and delicious however it was not good, the center strip of passion fruit was like a rubber tire, the coconut cream part had little to no flavor and consistency of a firm rice pudding Orchard Canyon's website pushes the excitement of the dining experience, it's time to re-evaluate Ambiance was nice Service as I said was very good

Such a special and sentimental place for me and my husband. He proposed to me here, several years ago and we enjoy our special cabin yearly. I love the grounds, the apple trees, the river, fall colors. My one big ask is that the dining room meals be brought back instead of the in room meals provided after Covid. I really enjoyed meeting people on their travels and the socializing helps the otherwise mundane cabin stay. Thank you for your consideration and keep up the amazing work you do for the guests!

"This is so peaceful!" said my 6-year-old. It's a short drive from Phoenix and you are completely transported to a tranquil, cool, and full of nature experience with all the modern amenities. The bed was comfortable. Each cabin has a front porch for private seating and a fireplace. There is a community outdoor pavilion for dining and relaxing. We loved the ability to buy beverages or ingredients for S'mores from the lobby - they have one fire pit. They also make a delicious dinner that they bring to your cabin and a buffet breakfast in the morning. It was just the care and service we needed after a long work week. We especially enjoyed being outside of the Sedona town center. It is very spacious - large grassy yard for yard games, picnics, or outdoor naps. There is a large orchard to stroll and take in the scenery. And there is a nearby creek to dip your toes in. If you are looking for something to do, Slide Rock is just down the road and so is a Rainbow Trout Farm. And there are hundreds of trails to hike!

Several visits and each time I love even more , Beautiful views amazing and friendly staff and love the restaurant Amazing food !! We will return soon

My children & I had been to Sedona countless of times but have never tried staying in one of the inns down Oak Creek canyon road going to Flagstaff. This place is perfect for a quiet getaway from your average busy life in Phoenix. It is quite a fancy forest lodging tucked unassumingly among trees lining up the creek & you have to traverse a mini falls to get to the property. Now, let's talk about food. Your stay will include both hot & cold breakfast items & dinner. One morning they served minced pork & beef with potatoes, the next we had breakfast peppers. Fresh eggs came from their chicken coop. They had blueberry compote, oatmeal, and really good baked banana breads. They also served homemade apple cider (from their orchard), or fresh smoothies. They use ILLY for their coffee & that's also really good coffee! You can sit anywhere you're most comfy to enjoy your breakfast. In the evening, they served chef-prepared meals to your cabins. Mind you, I was never a fan of duck breast, but the way it was cooked & prepared made me forget I don't like ducks! The duck meat slices was so tender it almost melts in your mouth. We also enjoyed their filet gremolata & mahi mahi. Everything was cooked superbly! The heirloom tomato salad was so good a vegetarian can have it as a meal. The toiletries are from Sedona's Bodybliss product lines which are infused with lavender. The office sells bottled cocktails & massage candles. That & the firewood going set a tranquil & warm restful sleep. There is no TV so having a good book to read at each cabin's balconies will be nice. Everyone in the property was so helpful, you can see in their smiles their pride of working there. They love the place as much as their guests falling in love in the ambience. We explored the property & we loved hangin' out at the creek & making friends with the friendly chickens by the coop area. Plus, if you want to fish, we spotted trouts in the creek. It could also be deep enough to take a little bit of swimming. Will we come back? Yes! It is like finding a gem within a gem that is Sedona! It is such a lovely, lovely lodging! Enjoy the pics as much as we enjoyed the place!

Orchard Canyon is a property located in Oak Creek Canyon with 17 cabins. Each cabin has a different set-up and view. The location is beautiful and the views are outstanding. The food is organic and I think most of the vegetables are grown on site. We stayed in early November so the apple trees had apples you could pick and eat, and they were delicious. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price of your nightly stay. Breakfast buffet is served in the lodge and there's a lot of choices and for the most part it's good. Nothing fancy so no espresso or latte, but there is regular and decaf available. Dinner is delivered to the cabin between 6:00 and 7:00 pm. There's a variety of choices and a vegetarian option as well. The salads and desserts were very good, but the main course was cold, really cold. There is no microwave or oven in the cabin to warm the food, so you eat cold food, or you go hungry. I'm currently using a cane to get around as I was in a car accident some time ago. Orchard Canyon advertises they are handicap accessible on their website. I was not able to use the shower as it's not handicap accessible and the property is difficult to maneuver if you're using a walker or cane as the cabins are old with steps. You must go to the lodge for breakfast which has multiple steps without handrails. Even the main entrance is difficult to enter if using a cane as the slope is steep and there is no handrail. The setting is gorgeous, the staff is kind, but for $435.00 a night plus tax (almost $500.00 a night), the food should be served hot, or there should be a manner in which to heat the food.

Husband and I stayed here for a night! These cabins are amazing! The location is right next to oak creek and you can easily get to it! Loved: nature all around (trees & green) and close to the creek. We stayed in cabin 1 and we could hear it from our cabin. * close enough to town where you can hike, explore and eat lunch at and less than 1/2 mile to slide rock or west fork! * three course dinner and a delicious breakfast included with your room. Our meals were delicious (pasta with pork belly and swordfish) * you can walk around the whole property, met Molly the garden expert and she encouraged us to ask any questions. They grow apples, peaches, plums, apricots, kiwi and grapes with flowers and veggies. * Amy was amazing at responding to e-mails and requests! Costumer service was great! Everyone was friendly and genuinely glad to see you! Cons: *NO AC in our cabin, (not gonna lie...it was hard to sleep last night) DO NOT GO during a heat wave if your cabin has no AC! Plan your trip accordingly ! * Dinner at the lodge would have been fun, but for now you can eat alfresco on one of the picnic tables or in your cabin. OVERALL: we would love to go back maybe not in the summer unless we get a unit with the AC. This ain't no high class, four star, four diamond resort but you can tell they want to be successful! they take pride in how they treat their costumer. Perfect place to get away to to unplug and relax! So bring a book, a bottle of your favorite drink, a yoga mat and someone you want to get to know more and stay here! 4 stars because it was sooo hot in the cabin!

We just got back from a two day vacation in Sedona. We love staying at Orchard Canyon to really get away from it all. It was our first vacation with our 6 month old puppy. The site is very dog friendly and it was great to walk through the orchard every morning and evening and to play in the creek. The buffet breakfast is wonderful (can you say blueberry compote?) and the served dinner was amazing as well. I do miss the communal dining for dinner, but I get that staffing is very tough in Sedona. The hot foods were hot and the cold foods were cold and the meals are creative and fine dining level. With a lovely breeze flowing through the property we loved sleeping with the windows open and the darkness. Being from Phoenix, we have neither. The cabins are historic and have a wonderful cedar smell.

This place is great if you are traveling with dogs or kids. It's remote and removed from downtown Sedona. The grounds are beautiful to sit outside with a glass of wine, sit by the outdoor fire, play corn hole and just sit and read a book. Bring your wine and snacks with you. The breakfast buffet is absolutely amazing. We had some of the best breakfast dishes we have ever had staying at a resort. While dinner wasn't as amazing as breakfast the quality was still there. My only complaint is the way the resort does dinner delivery. Your dinner gets delivered between 6pm-7:30pm. You cannot request a specific timeframe it will be within this hour and half. This is an hour a half window you are waiting to see when you will get your meal. One night it was delivered at 6:30pm and another night almost 7:30pm. You are basically sitting around waiting for it. I was hungry for a snack one night at 5:30pm but didn't want to eat in case my meal came at 6pm but of course that was the night it came closer to 7:30pm. Would love to see the resort do what they do for breakfast and do a buffet dinner. The resort could also serve half the cabins between 6pm-6:45 and the other half 6:45pm-7:30pm and let guest know ahead of time what slot they are booked in. We found ourselves making sure to be back to the resort by 6pm for dinner even though that meant we may not get to eat for another hour and half. Definitely the one thing that will make me consider rebooking again.

Love this place. Spent a few days there. The property is gorgeous. Like a fairy tale. The food is organic and wonderful. The staff is very nice and accommodating. I can't wait to come back.

Lovely cabins just before the switchbacks on 89A. The setting is spectacular and the cabins extremely cozy and comfortable. We had a fireplace which was lovely on a cold rainy evening. The visit didn't start on a positive note, however, thus the 4 stars. The person who checked us in was less than welcoming. These accommodations are not inexpensive and I had made a note in my reservation about the nature of our stay. The clerk was abrupt and seemed utterly confused because the reservation was in my name (woman) and not my partner's (male). Fortunately checking in was the only negative part of our stay. Dinner was amazing and we were impressed by the attention to detail regarding our specific dietary requests.

Great food! Great service and very peaceful atmosphere with a great view!! We definitely come back.

Wow! A truly amazing place unlike anything else. This hidden gem is North of Sedona and located on a mountain orchard with many varieties of apples, peaches, apricots, plums, pears and berries plus a full garden and chicken coop for fresh eggs. If you do not know it's there you will miss it and that is part of the charm. You have to cross the river at a low water crossing and make your way up a narrow winding road to find 17 quaint cabins, beautiful grounds and a top-tier gourmet restaurant serving incredible 4-5 course dinners 6 nights a week. A majority of the fruits, herbs and vegetables are sourced from the grounds and make for amazingly fresh and vibrant flavors. The grounds are well maintained and feature beautiful flower gardens around the cabin areas. Dinner is a single seating with homemade specialty cocktails on the lawn at 6 with a dinner bell promptly at 7. Service was prompt and friendly. The head chef Michael Hawkins is bright and creative bringing unexpected flavors together for elegant dining. Everything is a fresh as it gets. Dinner was exquisite and our made to order breakfast was just as good with fresh juices, homemade biscuits, jams and jellies from the orchard, maple bacon and a perfectly poached southwestern egg dish that I won't forget. Part of me wants everyone to go enjoy it and the other part of me wants to keep it a secret so it won't be sold out when I want go again!

We could not have asked for a better experience. The quietude and serenity here is unmatched. The staff is incredible and the food is delicious! Our cabin was stylish and comfortable. The grounds include an orchard and a working farm as well as the creek running through it. You can't ask for more if you want to tune out the world for a few days. This is a quiet and beautiful place steeped in old Arizona history.

Great experience! Beautiful views, good service. I had the fresh trout caught from Oak Creek with oyster fritters it was delicious.

This place is a fun Cabin Get away the best part the breakfast is wonderful Not to mention the charm and peaceful grounds the Trees and garden and the sound of Oak Creek so close by . The one wish for change is the dinner menu but I'm sure most travelers will love it , we were just hoping for food or such as grilled burgers Ect... steaks but over all it was amazing we would recommend this place to anyone

This place is truly a joy. They have kept tradition that they have had for year. Cute, the grounds are awesome

It's of fun, great place and western atmosphere. wonderful food. Pretty busy, but good self-service of sorts -- you go up and place an order and then they bring it to your table.

Absolutely love this place. This is our new place to stay when in Sedona. The cabins are so cozy and the grounds are gorgeous. Loved the food and friendly staff. We will be back on a regular basis.

Excellent place to stay! The cabins were super cute. Love the activities and the breakfast in the lodge was amazing!

This place is absolutely beautiful! We stumbled upon it when searching the internet for places to elope in Sedona/Oak Creek and what a find it was!! The grounds are breathtaking and peaceful, and the staff went above and beyond to make our time with them special. Amy made sure everything was taken care of for us and left us absolutely nothing to stress about. Molly, the gardener took us on a tour of all the flower gardens around the property and then created the most perfect bouquet for our ceremony. The cabins may seem a tad high in price, but they really aren't as they include a top notch breakfast and dinner each day. We will definitely be back!

What a weekend away to spend our 25th Anniversary. Just off the highway 8 miles out of Sedona on 10 acres with Orchards, cottages, gardens and a 5 star restaurant. When you stay at one of their cabins all the meals are included. Our cabin was on the hill overlooking Oak Creek. We had our patio door open all night hearing the creek like a bubbling brook. The food was incredible and you could tell the chief and the staff take pride in the preparation of everything. Most of the food comes from their gardens with fish and meat brought in. I recommend reservations way a head of time as most weekend booked a year ahead of time. There are limited availability to eat there if you're not a guest. Prices are very reasonable and views and the setting is incredible. We will be back!

This is the place. The place where you can breathe, relax, sleep to the sound of a running creek, eat well-prepared (and organically grown on site) meals, wonder at the light, wish there was a perfume that smelled like this, exchange the passing of time for a sense of being at the atomic level. Yes. This is the place.

Stayed in May for 4 nights in the BlackBerry cabin. You can hear the Creek while inside and it's very relaxing. Every meal here was fantastic. We have reserved next year we were so impressed.

Cabin resort living. This place is very quaint and tucked within Oak Creek Canyon. If you want to escape city life or anything stressful, this is the place. The grounds are lush. There is no wifi and that's they way they intend for it to be. Garlands encourages going dark with technology and just relax, get out there to walk the grounds, share a table with new friends, read a book, etc. We were very fortunate to get a reservation for dinner without being guests at the cabins (this is hard to come by during peak, non-vacancy seasons) and for $45 you get a full meal (appetizer, soup, salad, entree and dessert)! Everyone eats at the same time (7pm) when they ring the bell and everyone gets the same meal. If you or someone in your party has a food allergy, let them know ahead of time so that the chef can prepare a suitable yet delicious alternative. Wait staff and manager were incredibly warm and welcoming!

My Husband and I are staying here for our anniversary Getaway. We have Cabin Rainy. This is an incredible place if you want the private, quiet, Cabin in the woods feel, and if you want to be one with Nature. The property is gorgeous. It's a 15 minute drive into town. There's WiFi but no TVs in cabins. If you can afford it, eat on site!! The meals are 4 course gourmet style. The restaurant actually rates #5 out of the top 10 in Sedona. There's nothing to not like here.We will be coming back!!!

What a wonderful place this is. Down in a canyon with beautiful foliage. Food was excellent they serve everybody the same thing different menus everyday. We did not stay at the resort but the dinner was fabulous and service was excellent. Be sure and get there a little early for cocktails it's fun to meet everyone.

Photos don't do this place justice. If you're in Sedona and want a cabin experience, this is by far the best bang for you buck. The setting is serene. They didn't have dinner on Sunday or breakfast on Monday but any other time, both are included and it's a very classy affair. All their food they grow on their grounds so it's extra tasty. The cabins are so clean and cool too.

Wonderful ambiance. Good bar. Food was very good. Wait service was a bit uneven. Servers were courteous and friendly.

We have been coming to this resort for 25 years and were happy to see that the quality of food and service remained excellent when it changed ownership a few years ago. For the past few years we have looked forward to a family reunion there. The cabins are cozy and comfortable, and the setting is awesome. However, this year was different. We understand the changes required due to COVID. There was no daily housekeeping, and food was delivered to the cabin; all understandable. However, we ate mediocre food out of plastic containers, using plastic utensils and using a bathroom towel as a tablecloth. Had we known, we would have brought our own tableware! The food was certainly not up to the level we experienced in the past; just OK, with a choice of steak, pork or shrimp (we were there 3 nights), the same salad all three nights, and the same 2 desserts. One evening there was no knock on our door for dinner delivery, and we discovered our bag of food left on our doorstep; who knows how long it had been there. Despite these changes, the price remained the same, and the service charge, which amounted to over $50 per day, remained on the bill, despite the fact that there was little service. We had already made reservations for next year, hoping that the level of food and service return to the high standards we have come to expect.

Two members of our party ended up with bed bugs. Now all of us are dealing with the ramifications. Not easy to rid yourself of bed bugs.

My husband and I stumbled upon this gem while visiting Sedona. The meal is superb and the ambience is charming. Although their 6 course meal included meat they accommodated our vegetarian preference with ease. Highly recommend this dining experience when in Sedona.

Great stay. We were in cabin #7. Some might complain about the lack of connectivity, but we loved it and if you just must check your e mail or make a call, there's WiFi in the restaurant and lounge. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Weather was chilly and wet and the stream rose, necessitating the use of the foot bridge across the water, but the kids loved it. The restaurant was top notch and the food was wonderful, especially the breakfast. Only gripe (minor) was the size of the shower stall in the cabin--for anyone taller than 5'10", it's a squeeze.

The area is beautiful, the meals are great, and the cabins are more than adequate. I would give the place 4 stars, but for one fact. When you leave, the management will hit you with a several hundred dollar "service charge." You will not be told how the fee is calculated or what it is based on. The existence of the "service charge" is disclosed nowhere on the applicable web sites, and when you try to discuss the charge with management, they are "unavailable" and will avoid your calls. Instead of hiding behind its front desk personnel, the management should step, post on its website that you will be hit with the phantom "service charge" fee when you check out. Honesty covers a lot of sins.

So this is my second trip to this amazing gem of a place and again we had the hardest time leaving. Every single detail of Orchard Canyon on oak creek is outstanding. The cabins, of which three different ones we have occupied now, are charming and cozy. No TV, no phone. Perfect. I had no cell service for 3 days and I was ecstatic. The 5 course dinner is absolutely amazing as well as the huge wonderful breakfasts. The chefs both Michael and Brian are true food artists. Every single one of the employees here are so kind and make you feel so welcome, like good friends or family. You will love walking the property and visiting the chickens, the apple orchards and apple mill, the other guests who of course are just as happy as you are, the beautiful creek, and my personal favorite, the outstanding organic garden from which all of the food they prepare comes from. This is my kind of place. I cant wait to come back. I wish I could just live there.

Talk about an oasis in the desert. I called ahead and spoke with Megan regarding a photography engagement session with our bride and groom who was lucky enough to book this little gem. Untouched by the recent Oak Creek Slide Fire, it is a delightful getaway if you love being on the creek, surrounded by large shade trees, grass, an apple orchard and even a tennis court. Perfect for a family gathering, a honeymoon, or a wedding venue. Secluded and peaceful, yet a 12 minute drive to uptown Sedona for a jeep tour, shopping, mountain biking and the brewery. Lear Miller Weddings

My husband and I have been going to Garlands for 33 years. When people ask us where to eat in Sedona we ALWAYS recommend Garlands. The food and service are fabulous and the setting ....... truly lovely!!! The staff is very accommodating with vegan and other dietary options. If you ever have the opportunity to have their rack of lamb, you should not hesitate - it is divine!!! Can't wait to get back up there this summer!

What a fabulous place Garland's is! The meals are wonderful--breakfast and dinner for the people lucky enough to have a cabin (but there's also room at dinner for some Sedona visitors not staying at the lodge). A great place to get away from it all and enjoy the company of family and friends in a lovely setting.

Oh my goodness, I used to come and stay at Garland's Lodge every year, for the amazing beauty of the entire complex, and for the food! The dinners are exquisite, no matter what they are serving, and if you're lucky enough to stay there and have breakfast...honestly, I have no words. I was so excited when they finally produced a cookbook of some of their recipes and it's still one of my most used cookbooks today. I now live in the Midwest but once I retire and move one state over, you can bet that I'll be back to Garland's Lodge whenever I can get there. If they still operate the same, you can get reservations for dinner if they are not completely full up with guests. Do it, you won't regret it!