24 | LUXlife Magazine agle Dancer is a private luxury estate nestled within 5.5 acres of Sedona’s extraordinary red-rock landscape. The property combines its authentic Southwestern character with thoughtfully designed accommodations, beautiful grounds, and a private wellness environment that includes a saltwater pool, hydrotherapy hot tub, cedar sauna, aromatherapy steam room, and direct access to the surrounding landscape. The property traces its roots back to 1969, when it was constructed by renowned architect Bob McIntyre, best known locally for his work on the iconic Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village and other distinct structures in Sedona. Eagle Dancer was originally built for Platt Cline, the esteemed editor and publisher of the Arizona Daily Sun, and later owned by Hollywood actress and dancer Ann Miller, and the esteemed Wrigley family. Today, Owners Iona Brode and Huib Stroomberg feel a tremendous sense of stewardship for this special property. As an independently owned and personally operated estate, the mission is now to preserve Eagle Dancer’s soul and history whilst thoughtfully evolving the property into one of Sedona’s most distinctive private luxury and wellness destinations. Under their loving care, Eagle Dancer has become a fivestar sanctuary representing a more intimate and personal interpretation of modern luxury. Unlike a traditional hotel experience, every stay at Eagle Dancer is designed around the individual booking. The resort typically hosts discerning couples, solo travellers, and small private groups who value privacy, authenticity, and meaningful experiences over conventional luxury. These clients are typically accomplished professionals and business leaders who lead very full lives and come to Eagle Dancer seeking somewhere they can exhale, reconnect, and experience a quieter, more intimate side of Sedona. “What matters most to us is understanding why each guest has come,” Iona told us. “Some arrive to celebrate an important anniversary or milestone. Others are exhausted from demanding careers and simply need space to rest. Some want adventure and discovery; others want privacy, stillness, and the freedom to do very little at all. We never want to impose a predetermined idea of what a Sedona vacation should look like. Instead, we listen carefully and create the experience that feels right for that particular guest.” Best Boutique Luxury Adults-Only Resort 2026 & LUXlife Guest Experience Excellence Award 2026 – Arizona Renowned for its dramatic red-rock formations, vast open skies, and remarkable natural beauty, Sedona has become an internationally recognised destination for both outdoor adventure and wellbeing. As one of Sedona’s cherished historic properties, Eagle Dancer offers a sanctuary where guests can step away from the pace and noise of everyday life and experience Sedona with an exceptional degree of privacy, beauty, and personal attention. We heard more from Owner Iona Brode below, as Eagle Dancer is recognised in the Hospitality Awards 2026. Leveraging this understanding, Eagle Dancer curates private experiences according to the interests of each guest. This can include private chef dinners, bespoke wine tastings from the cellar, private guided hikes and outdoor adventures, wellness experiences, and opportunities to connect with local artists and practitioners. Its team communicates with guests before arrival to understand the purpose of their visit, answer questions, and help them plan experiences that match their distinctive goals. Because Eagle Dancer is such an intimate property, its team enjoys the freedom to personalise each stay in ways that would be difficult within a larger traditional hotel environment. Every member of the team plays an important role in shaping the guest experience: learning what they enjoy and how to ensure they are comfortable, anticipating needs wherever possible, and creating unexpected moments of delight at every opportunity. Looking ahead, Eagle Dancer’s vision for the future is not necessarily to become bigger, but to become even more exceptional, personal, and restorative. One of the most exciting upcoming developments is the expansion of its courtyard, creating another beautiful gathering and relaxation space for guests to drink coffee in the morning, read a book during the day, and drink a glass of wine while watching the sunset. Ultimately, the team aims to continue creating additional quiet spaces throughout the property where guests can pause, reflect, and enjoy the landscape. “As Eagle Dancer evolves, we are very conscious of protecting what makes it special,” Iona shared. “We have no desire to fill every moment of a guest’s stay with activities. Instead, we want to offer greater choice: exceptional experiences when guests want them, world-class wellness and restoration when they need it, and beautiful spaces in which they can simply be. “Our ambition is to continue redefining what a private luxury stay in Sedona can feel like, combining extraordinary access and highly personalised experiences with something that is becoming increasingly precious in our world: privacy, tranquillity, space, and time.” Contact: Iona Brode Company: Eagle Dancer Private Luxury Estate Web Address: www.eagledancersedona.com E
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