Vortex to Vineyards by ABC wildlife host Rachel Reenstra

Sedona’s Vortex to Vineyards tour mixes two very different sides of the area: red-rock mysticism and the small wineries of Page Springs. Rachel Reenstra, an Emmy-nominated comedian and ABC wildlife host, leads the outing with plenty of humor, while the route may include a personal vortex reading, prickly pear mimosas, wine, chocolate truffles, and a creekside meal.

I like the personal scale, with a maximum of 12 people, and I like that the day is more than a basic winery shuttle. You get private transportation, food, scenic stops, and a chance to visit special properties that may not be part of a standard wine tour. The main point to watch is cost: the $189 price includes the tour, food, transport, and starting mimosa, but wine tastings usually cost another $13 to $16 at each vineyard.

Key points to know before booking

• DA Ranch can be the tour’s special treat: When open and available, this scenic property is presented as a VIP stop with natural springs and a relaxed country setting.
• The vortex visit includes a personal reading: The exact location can change, but the experience centers on Sedona’s spiritual side rather than only taking photographs.
• Wine tastings cost extra: Plan on roughly $13 to $16 per vineyard, in addition to the tour price.
• Food is included: Depending on the day and arrangements, you may receive pizza by the creek or a charcuterie board with four cheeses, meats, nuts, honey, bread, olive oil, and truffles.
• The tour is flexible: Vineyard choices can change based on opening hours and group interests.
• Dogs are welcome: Service animals are allowed, and the tour is described as dog friendly.

Why this Sedona tour feels different

Many Sedona outings focus on one theme. You book a jeep ride for the red rocks, a spiritual session for the vortexes, or a wine tour for Page Springs. This experience links all three, then adds food and Rachel’s personality to keep the afternoon moving.

Rachel is the central reason this tour works. The supplied details describe her as funny, caring, flexible, and eager to make celebrations feel personal. She has also been known to bring her dog Spinny, sometimes called Spinner, whose tricks and singing are part of the tour’s unusual charm. That detail alone tells you this is not a quiet, formal wine seminar.

You should expect conversation, jokes, stories, and a social atmosphere. Rachel may be joined by Ken or Steve on some outings, and the group can develop a friendly, informal feel. If you want a strictly scheduled tasting with technical notes on every bottle, this may not be your best match. If you want an afternoon with surprises and a host who responds to the group, it is a stronger choice.

The tour begins at The Wilde Resort and Spa on West State Route 89A and returns there. Private transportation matters in Sedona, where winery roads and tasting rooms are spread beyond the central town. You can enjoy the wine without planning a designated driver, and you avoid trying to piece together several rural stops on your own.

Starting with prickly pear and a scenic ride

The welcome drink is a prickly pear mimosa, served at the start of the outing. It gives the day a distinctly Arizona touch and works well for birthdays, anniversaries, girls trips, and other celebrations.

You also receive bottled water and snacks. The tone is festive from the beginning, but remember that the mimosa is the included alcoholic drink specifically identified in the tour details. Wine tastings at the vineyards are separate purchases.

The duration is listed as about three to four hours. That makes this easy to fit into a fuller Sedona schedule, but it also means the pace can be fairly brisk. The stated stop times add up to roughly three hours, before driving and any changes in the route. I would avoid booking a second activity immediately afterward, especially if you want time for photographs, an unplanned stop, or a longer lunch.

DA Ranch, the possible VIP highlight

DA Ranch is listed first, with about 45 minutes planned. When it is open and available, this is described as a favorite VIP stop and a major highlight of the tour.

The property has natural springs and a broad country setting. That gives the outing a different feel from a conventional tasting room. You are not simply sitting at a counter and moving on. The appeal is the place itself, the water, the open setting, and the sense of seeing a side of the Page Springs area that many short wine tours skip.

There is an important condition here: DA Ranch is not guaranteed on every departure. Availability can affect the itinerary, so you should not book solely on the assumption that this stop will happen. Ask about current access if the ranch is the main reason you are interested.

Javelina Leap and the Page Springs wine country

Javelina Leap Vineyard, Winery & Bistro is another planned stop, with about 45 minutes set aside. It is described as the oldest vineyard in Page Springs and serves as a place for food, wine, and truffles.

The included food may be a charcuterie board with four cheeses, meats, nuts, honey, fresh bread, olive oil, and chocolate truffles. Another meal option is delectable mushroom or pepperoni pizza by the creek. Since the details allow for more than one arrangement, confirm what will be served on your departure.

This is a good point in the day to slow down. The creekside setting and live music mentioned in the tour details can make the stop feel more relaxed than a quick tasting-room visit. You can eat while sampling local wine, but the tasting fee is extra. The board is also described as shared in at least one account, so do not assume each person receives an individual spread.

The price of the tour makes more sense if you plan to use the food and transportation. It is less appealing if you see it only as a wine-tasting ticket. You are paying for a hosted outing, a driver, snacks, lunch, and access to a mix of winery and scenic experiences. Still, a couple who wants several wine flights should add those fees to the budget before booking.

The Sedona Airport overlook and personal vortex reading

The Sedona Airport Scenic Overlook is scheduled for about 35 minutes. This is the spiritual center of the experience, with a vortex visit and a personalized reading. The exact vortex location may change, so the airport overlook is not a guaranteed fixed site for every group.

Rachel explains what a vortex means in the Sedona tradition and gives the experience a personal angle. The reading is intended to make the stop feel less like a photo break and more like a reflective moment. Some people may find that meaningful. Others may prefer to treat it as a cultural and scenic experience rather than a literal supernatural event.

I appreciate that the tour leaves enough time for the reading instead of rushing you through a quick viewpoint stop. You should also keep your expectations measured. A vortex is a spiritual belief, not a scientifically established phenomenon, and the experience will depend heavily on your own openness to that style of activity.

The overlook also helps balance the winery visits. You get a memorable view of Sedona’s red-rock surroundings, then a change of mood before returning to food and art. Bring suitable shoes and water, since scenic outdoor stops can be warmer, windier, or less even underfoot than a tasting room.

Page Springs Cellars and the possible art connection

Page Springs Cellars is listed as a 15-minute stop, though vineyard choices may change according to opening hours and group preference. The brief visit may focus on wine, a quick look around, or a transition to one of the more unusual private-property experiences.

A notable possibility is a private art gallery connected with actor Chris Robinson, who played Dr. Rick Weber on General Hospital. The tour description presents this as a special VIP feature, paired with the artist’s favorite wine. It is not a standard stop offered by every wine company, which gives the outing a more personal and local feel.

The key word is possible. The art gallery feature depends on the VIP arrangement and the day’s plan. You should treat it as an added opportunity, not a promise included on every basic departure. If this is important to you, ask Dvine Detours before booking.

Page Springs Valley and the private ranch option

The Page Springs Valley stop is listed at about 36 minutes and is available by special request. It may include a visit to Chris Robinson’s private ranch, where you can see an art collection, peacocks, fruit trees, and the river.

This sounds less like a normal commercial attraction and more like a personal introduction to a private corner of the valley. Wine and cheese may be enjoyed there, which would make it a memorable setting for lunch or a late-afternoon pause.

Again, the private ranch is not an automatic part of every tour. The details identify it as a special request, so you need to confirm access in advance. This is also one reason the itinerary may not look exactly the same from one departure to another. The route responds to property access, vineyard openings, and what the group would most enjoy.

What the $189 price really covers

At $189 per person, this is not the cheapest way to visit a Sedona winery. The price includes private transportation, bottled water, snacks, the prickly pear mimosa, and lunch or the stated charcuterie arrangement. It also covers the hosted itinerary and included admission at the listed stops.

The missing piece is wine. Tastings at each vineyard generally run about $13 to $16, so visiting two wineries could add roughly $26 to $32 per person. Bottles and other purchases cost more.

I would judge the value this way:

• Good value if you want a driver, a small group, food, scenic stops, and Rachel’s lively hosting.
• Less attractive if your only goal is to taste as much wine as possible at the lowest cost.
• Best value for celebrations when a personal reading, special meal, or unusual private stop matters as much as the wine.

The group discount option may help larger parties, and the maximum group size of 12 keeps the outing from feeling like a large bus excursion. Still, ask exactly how any discount applies and what food arrangement is included.

Who should book this outing

I would recommend it for couples, friends, families with adult wine drinkers, and people celebrating a birthday or anniversary. The flexible format also suits anyone who wants a social afternoon rather than a formal lecture.

It is especially appealing if you want several experiences in one booking:

• A prickly pear mimosa
• Sedona scenery
• A vortex explanation and personal reading
• Two winery visits
• Lunch or a substantial charcuterie board
• Chocolate truffles
• A chance at special art or ranch access
• Private transportation

The tour may be less suitable for someone who dislikes spiritual subjects, comedy, dogs, changing plans, or extra tasting fees. It is also not ideal if you need a tightly fixed itinerary. Vineyard locations can change, and special properties depend on availability.

Most people can participate, service animals are allowed, and the activity is described as dog friendly. If you plan to bring your pet, confirm the current arrangements directly with Dvine Detours, especially for private-property and winery access.

Booking advice and cancellation details

The experience is often booked about 26 days ahead, so I would reserve early for a particular date, especially during busy Sedona periods. Confirmation is provided at booking, and the tour is offered in English.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund. The tour requires good weather and a minimum number of participants. If poor weather or low enrollment cancels it, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.

One practical warning: leave a clear gap between this outing and another tour. A missed start time can create problems, and third-party booking support may not handle rescheduling the same way the local operator does. Booking directly through Dvine Detours may be worth considering if you want to discuss the route, dog policy, VIP stops, or a celebration in advance.

Should you book Vortex to Vineyards?

Book it if you want a hosted Sedona afternoon with personality, not just a winery transfer. Rachel Reenstra’s humor, Spinny’s possible appearance, the personal vortex reading, and the chance to visit DA Ranch or Chris Robinson’s art property give this tour its character.

Before paying, budget for the extra wine tastings and ask which vineyards and special stops are operating on your date. If you are comfortable with a flexible plan and enjoy mixing wine, food, views, art, and spiritual conversation, this is a strong way to spend three to four hours. If you want guaranteed vineyard stops, included wine flights, or a quiet and highly structured tasting, choose a more conventional wine tour instead.

FAQ

How much does Vortex to Vineyards cost?

The tour costs $189 per person. Wine tastings at the vineyards are not included and generally cost about $13 to $16 at each vineyard.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately three to four hours.

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts at The Wilde Resort and Spa, 2250 W State Rte 89A, Sedona, Arizona. It returns to the same meeting point.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Private transportation is included.

Is food included?

Yes. The experience includes snacks and lunch. Depending on the arrangements, lunch may be mushroom or pepperoni pizza by the creek or a charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, nuts, honey, fresh bread, olive oil, and chocolate truffles.

Are wine tastings included?

No. Wine tasting fees are paid separately at each vineyard.

Is the vortex location always the same?

No. The vortex location may change. The listed experience includes a Sedona Airport Scenic Overlook stop and a personalized reading.

Can I bring my dog?

The tour is described as dog friendly, and service animals are allowed. Confirm current arrangements with Dvine Detours if you plan to bring a pet.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the experience are not refunded. Weather or minimum-participant cancellations offer a different date or a full refund.