Tlaquepaque Plaza, Sedona, AZ

Entrance, Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ

Today, I visited Sedona for the first time since I moved back to Arizona. It was a long, enjoyable day, in which I spent time with family. The day was a little hazy, interspersed with periods of sun, and I did take photos along one of the trails I hiked. In fact, I took so many photos on the trail that I decided to start with the easier assignment before me, posting photos of Tlaquepaque, a Spanish-style plaza of art galleries and restaurants in Sedona.  Tlaquepaque is a charming shopping center with an architectural style that really speaks to the spirit of the Great American Southwest. There is a wide variety of art galleries represented here, from those featuring traditional Southwestern art to those selling professional scenic photography, and from galleries with a new age focus to those that are completely contemporary. And it's not just visual artwork, but statuary, jewelry, pottery, and home decor, as well. It's a great place to visit when making a trip to Sedona. There are also a few very good restaurants at Tlaquepaque, like Rene's. Definitely check it out. At any rate, here are some photos of parts of Tlaquepaque, including some beautiful sculptures that have been placed on the grounds for visitor enjoyment. And so, enjoy!

Interior end of entrance, Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ

All throughout the grounds of Tlaquepaque lie a host of different flowers, infusing the scene with festive color beneath the desert sun. Inside the front entrance, for example, among many of the statues, is a beautiful rose garden. There are also many potted plants. Here is a close-up of a potted begonia located in the interior, near the entrance.

Bald eagle statue, Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ

Here, above and below, are some specimens of the many statues on display at Tlaquepaque.

Horse statue, Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ

A section of the rose garden, with statuary, Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ

Here is part of the rose garden, just to give a little bit of botanical context to these statues.

"The Kiss," Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ 

Statue, Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ

Is this an elk or a caribou? Yes, I am still just a city person from Chicago, with more to learn about wildlife!

Buddha among the roses, Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ

Eastern statue, Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ

Courtyard at Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ 

Courtyard view, Tlaquepaque, Sedona, AZ