The History of Orchard Canyon - A 100-Year Legacy in Sedona’s Oak Creek Canyon

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A Century of Hospitality and Stewardship

For more than 100 years, Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek has welcomed guests seeking rest, nature, and connection.

What began as a small orchard and homestead has evolved into one of the most unique lodging experiences in Sedona - while remaining deeply rooted in its original purpose.

 

Black and white photo of a campsite with cars and trees, a rocky mountain in the background.
Todds Lodge in Oak Creek Canyon, Flagstaff, Arizona. Vintage photo of lodge, cars, and mountains.
Log cabin with white blossoms and a grassy yard. Mountainous background.
Snow-covered cabin in a winter landscape with mountain backdrop and snowy trees.
Cowboy rests in grassy field, eating with horse nearby. Other cowboys herd cattle in the distance with rock formations.
A group of people are gathered outside of a rustic cabin, possibly in a rural setting.
Two men by a log cabin with a stone chimney. One sits with a rifle, the other reclines in tall grass.
Log cabin at the base of a mountain. Several people sit outside.
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Historic Cabins with Modern Comfort

The property’s cabins, originally built in the 1920s and 1930s, have been carefully preserved and updated.

Guests experience:

  • Authentic historic architecture
  • Rustic charm paired with comfort
  • A connection to the early days of Oak Creek Canyon


A Unique Location in Sedona’s Red Rock Country

Orchard Canyon is uniquely situated:

  • In the heart of Oak Creek Canyon
  • Eight miles north of Sedona
  • 30 miles south of Flagstaff

This location offers both accessibility and seclusion - placing guests within one of Arizona’s most scenic natural corridors.


 A Landscape That Defines the Experience

Oak Creek Canyon itself remains one of the region’s most defining features:

  • A 16-mile canyon with streams, waterfalls, and hiking access
  • A destination for outdoor recreation and scenic drives
  • A cooler, greener contrast to Sedona’s desert terrain

For generations, it has drawn travelers seeking beauty, tranquility, and connection to nature.

Map of Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek, showing layout of buildings, trails, and surrounding natural areas.

The Sedona Cares Pledge

We would like to take this opportunity to ask our guests to take the new Sedona Cares Pledge! Visit SedonaCares.com and view the 10 commitments below. Sedona is making a commitment to protect our fragile environment with a sustainable Pledge! Encouraging locals and visitors to take and share the Pledge will help keep Sedona the best place to live, work, play and visit.


PLEASE JOIN US IN THE SEDONA CARES PLEDGE!
  • I vow to respect the natural quiet of Sedona's open spaces and neighborhoods.
  • I will be mindful of Sedona's arid environment by minimizing water and energy use and I will be extremely careful with fire.
  • I'll make my own memories but not my own trails.
  • I won't risk life or limb - human or sapling - for more likes. I won't get killed for a killer photo.
  • When playing outside, I'll be ready for rapid changes in the weather and random episodes of magic.
  • I'll leave no trace and pack out all my trash. That includes TP and pup poo!
  • I will discover art in Sedona's galleries rather than making my own. Carving on trees or rocks, stacking stones, or defacing the environment tarnishes nature's art.
  • If I can't find a parking space, I will not invent my own. I will go with the traffic flow, using my turn signal often and my car horn seldom.
  • I will be caring and considerate wherever I go, because that is the Sedona way.
  • I promise to fulfill the commitments of this Pledge, thereby doing my part to keep Sedona the most Beautiful Place on Earth.


THANK YOU AND ENJOY YOUR STAY IN SEDONA!!