Verde Adventures / Private Wine Collection
A Different Side of
Sedona Awaits

Private wine experiences through the Verde Valley—vineyards, barrel rooms, remarkable Arizona wines, and every detail handled for you.

This isn’t a winery shuttle. It’s a private invitation into Arizona wine country.

The Experiences

Choose your day in the Verde Valley

Wine Country, From the Inside

The Winemaker’s Escape

A private day inside Verde Valley wine country — vineyards, barrel rooms, and remarkable Arizona wines, with every detail handled.

$1,195

total for the first two guests
+$259 each additional guest

Includes Kayaking

Adventure First. Wine Follows.

River to Reserve

Begin on the Verde River by kayak, then continue into the same private wine itinerary as The Winemaker’s Escape.

$1,395

total for the first two guests
+$259 each additional guest

Compare

Side by side

Compare tour inclusions and pricing for Winemaker’s Escape and River to Reserve.
Included Winemaker’s Escape River to Reserve
Private Sedona pickup & drop-off Included Included
Private barrel room vineyard and tasting experience at Alcantara with Ron Brumley winemaker Included Included
Lunch at Alcantara Included Included
Visit Stronghold Vineyards tasting, located in Old Town Cottonwood Included Included
Visit Merkin Hilltop, tasting and barrel-room tour Included Included
Dessert at Merkin Hilltop Included Included
Verde River kayaking, equipment & safety briefing Not included Included
Price for first two guests $1,195 +$259 / add’l guest $1,395 +$299 / add’l guest

Every Detail Taken Care Of

Private Transport

Pickup and drop-off in Sedona.

Curated Tastings

Remarkable Arizona wines.

Lunch & Dessert

Built into the day.

Fully Handled

Every detail arranged for you.

The Day

How the experience flows

  1. Sedona Pickup

    Private pickup in Sedona.

  2. Verde River Kayaking

    River to Reserve Only

    Equipment and safety briefing included.

  3. Alcantara

    Private vineyard and barrel-room tour with Ron.

  4. Lunch

    A relaxed midday table.

  5. Arizona Stronghold

    Tasting.

  6. Merkin Hilltop

    Tasting and barrel-room tour.

  7. Dessert & Return

    A sweet finish, then private drop-off.

Made for

Occasions worth marking

Anniversaries

Birthdays

Couples

Friends

What guests tell us

In our guests’ words

A trip highlight

Guests have described it as the best thing they did on their trip to Sedona.

Nothing to worry about

Guests note that every detail was handled, so they didn’t have to worry about a thing.

Time to unwind

Guests call the wine tasting the perfect way to relax.

Private Wine Collection

Your private day in Arizona wine country

Two experiences. One standard: every detail handled for you.

FAQ

Good to know

River to Reserve adds kayaking on the Verde River — with equipment and a safety briefing — before the same wine itinerary.

Yes. Both experiences include private pickup and drop-off in Sedona.

Prices are totals for the first two guests, not per person. The Winemaker’s Escape is $1,195 for two, plus $259 per additional guest. River to Reserve is $1,395 for two, plus $299 per additional guest.