Sedonans love their yards and gardens. Creative rock artisans, waterfall specialists, homeowners, and plant and garden personnel make it real. Whether it’s the hidden courtyards and secret gardens of a residence or the peaceful outdoor setting of a restaurant or plaza, visitors will find enchanted green spaces throughout Sedona. Perhaps the ultimate Sedona example of indigenous natural beauty complemented by the human touch is Tlaquepaque. This artistic plaza was designed to protect and supplement the ancient Arizona Sycamore trees that already grew on the site. The intensive gardens and intimate plantings added by Tlaquepaque’s first master gardener, Shig, blend seamlessly with the Plaza’s rustic adobe architecture. The walls bend and twist to accommodate stout Sycamore branches while some stores are built around the trees themselves and enable them to sprout through the ceiling. It’s a demonstration of delicate harmony that could easily symbolize the inherent local admiration for landscape beauty and tranquility. |
