My boyfriend and I planned a 2 day trip at the end of July to celebrate his birthday. The Dream Maker was so amazing and relaxing that we booked an extra night! Phil was one of the nicest men we have ever met and his wife Dee was also extremely kind although we did not see her much.

We stayed in the Victorian Suite and we loved it! The king sized bed with feather mattress was so comfortable and the room was adorably decorated. The bathroom had a claw foot tub that both my boyfriend and I took advantage of!

Breakfast is served in the common room at 8:30 a.m. Dee is an amazing cook. I went down for breakfast every morning during our stay. We were served a scrumptious breakfast pie one day, french toast the next day, and on the final day a breakfast casserole with home-made biscuit!

Since it was my BF's b-day I made arrangements with Phil and Dee before our arrival to surprise him. They had a birthday balloon and chocolate covered strawberries with a personalized message on the plate in our room when we checked in and the next day a birthday cake in the common area. When we went down to leave for the day, there it was, a beautiful chocolate masterpiece that was ordered from a local bakery. They set out candles and matches along with plates, napkins and forks for the 2 of us. We did not want to eat the cake just yet as we were meeting my dad for lunch so we put it in the fridge for later. I called and asked Phil if we could bring my dad and stepmom back to enjoy the cake with us and he said we could. When we got back they had set out additional plates, napkins and forks. We thought that was very thoughtful! They really helped me make his birtday memorable!

Our stay was fantastic and I can't wait to return. I have 2 suggestions that would have made it a perfect trip.

1. Phil and Dee frown upon eating meals in the rooms. This is because there is no table or anything in the rooms so I understood. Other B&B's we have stayed in allow you to eat in the room, even delivering your breakfast and giving you trays or having a table within the room on which to eat. Since this one did not, my BF missed 2 breakfasts because he slept in and I could not get him up to get dressed and go down. (I rubbed it in about how good they were). This did not hamper our trip at all as he rarely eats breakfast anyway. They did let me bring the food up one day when I asked but I could tell they really did not want me to. Phil explained to me their reason, that sometimes you get disrespectful guests who eat in the bed and make messes. We did not do that, we sat on the floor even when we ate Dee's delicious cookies. It just would have been nice to have the option.

2. A screen on the blacony door would have been nice. The place uses an evap cooler so we wanted to leave the door open to let in the fresh Sedona air. A screen door will help keep the bugs out.

Our trip was fabulous. The property is amazing. They have adorable llamas that you can feed and their dog, Patrick was super friendly! We loved the place and can't wait to return. Don't let my suggestions scare you away if you are interested in the Dream Maker! They by no means made our stay less enjoyable. When in Sedona we will never stay any place else!

Thank you Phil and Dee for having such a beautiful, realxing place and for making his birthday so special!

Sedona itself is one of the most beautiful places in the world - peaceful and very relaxing. Our stay at the Dream Maker really completed our experience. We are a group of girls in our mid-late twenties and were traveling with the intention of getting away from our busy lives and spending some quality time together.

The Dream Maker is set back off Hwy 179 in a residential neighborhood, but manages to feel private and secluded as the property is shaded with trees and delicate landscaping creating the feel of being nestled in the mountains.

Phil greeted us and gave a brief "tour" of the common area and our room. We stayed in the Pinon Pine Suite which has it's own patio/sitting area with a hammock, two hanging chairs, rocking chair, etc. The room felt very cozy. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom very large - w/ a sink, toilet, stand up shower (w/ curtain) and two person jetted tub. There were plenty of towels, body wash, lotion, etc. Side note: the countertop in the bathroom is very high (i didn't mind it) but if you are very short, you may wish to request a step stool...there may have been one in our room somewhere?

We also got to check out the Victorian Suite which has a HUGE bed w/ a matress topper that looked very luxurious!

The common area includes a dining table, sitting couch, sink and refrigerator for your use. After reading about Dee's favorite recipes online, we were looking forward to a real treat - but unfortuantely she did not not make any of the recipes posted. I have stayed at a few other BB's and one other in Sedona. Breakfast was definitely great, but not outstanding. We were served home made banana nut muffins (delicious), eggs, sausage and a fresh fruit in yogurt w/ granola. The second morning we were served Breakfast Pie which was eggs, sausage, avocado, etc...in a pie crust. It was served again with the banana nut muffin and fruit/yogurt/granola. Being that I rarely get to each much more than cereal in the mornings, the breakfasts were super, I can't complain. They were delicious and very filling. There was also fresh orange juice and coffee available. It just all depends on what you are expecting :)

The inn keepers were also very friendly and helpful with regard to offering up restaurant recommendations and things to do. As suggested by Phil....I HIGHLY recommend the Cowboy Club (Silver Saddle Room) for dinner and also Cuchina Rustica, which is just across the street from the Dream Maker. We had truly OUTSTANDING dinners at both restaurants. A very fine dining experience, reasonable prices and exceptional food.

Overall....the Dream Maker was a very peaceful experience and we would most definitely return. In fact, we can't wait to go back!

To me, the Dream Maker B and B of Sedona AZ, offers a gateway to a spiritual energy. I had never known before the power with in the area of Sedona until I slept at the Dream Maker Inn. I felt an unknown peaceful energy that changed me forever. The owners, Phil and Dee Winklestern, gave such wonderful hospitality and good friendship, with a great education of the area.. Mr. Winklestern gave my husband and I jeep tours and showed us many indian scared sites and taught us so much about the Native Americans of AZ. His wisdom was noted and shared to my friends. The energy I recieved was during our first nights stay at the Dream Maker BandB.. I can not explain the gift my husband and I both received. One would have to experience it themselves. But there is a power that you will always have and carry. At this Dream Maker BandB, we got to relax and enjoy the beauty around us as we sat on the upper deck. The stars at night were so clear that you thought you could touch them. The air was so fresh and the plants blossoming with new growth smelt so sweet. The breeze was peaceful. The owners respect the Indians way of life at the Dream Maker, which I myself respected. You will hear a flute played by Mr. Winklestern at times as he welcomes the new day or you might hear a music cd near by of Native music. Near by is an art Gallary created by Dee Winklestern. There, one will discover crystals, art, and elegant necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry. All created in the shop there.. My only concern there, was the noise of the constraction near by. Once we parked at the Dream Maker, we realized, you do not hear the construction at all. It is peaceful and beautiful. We will be going back in 4 months. I believe everyone should go to the Dream Maker to collect the energy. I also believe to be refreshed with new energy, one should repeat their visit. You will be blessed for doing so.
Cristina Jakubik

I came to Sedona to escape the concrete jungle of Los Angeles, needing to clear my head and reconnect with the earth, myself and what is truly important in life. I found the Dream Maker online and booked three days with Phil and Dee. Given their perfect location, a few miles away from the tourist area of Sedona, I rested in the hammock, drank in the beauty of the view and meditated in the Teepee each day in the quiet of the early morning. The sun came up at 5am and I was WIDE-awake! And I am NOT a morning person. After hiking all day, I soaked in the claw foot tub and the enormous bed in the elegant Victorian Room embraced me in piles of comfort and I drifted off to dreamland each night. Phil and Dee were wonderful hosts who shared fascinating details of the area and of the local Native American culture. They sent me packing with fruit and donuts to secluded hiking trails and energy vortexes where I sat in meditation and listened for guidance. Everywhere I went I got messages from the beauty of my surroundings.

However, the biggest gift came right on the Sedona Dream Maker property. Phil and Dee built a Labyrinth on the property, in which you can do a walking meditation. If you haven’t done this before, it’s quite simple and lovely. Before you start to walk the Labyrinth, ask a question that is on your mind and know that by the time you get to the middle the question will be answered. Simply mull over the question as you slowly walk the lazy, winding path. When I got to the middle of the Labyrinth, I sat on the rock there and meditated some more. Although I am very spiritual and know that we are guided from the other side, I have always been afraid to see my angels and spirit guides; an old fear of ghosts from watching all those horror movies as a child, I suppose. However, at this moment in the Labyrinth, under a dusk sky full of gray clouds, I felt very centered and I said out loud that I was ready… I am now ready to see and hear guidance from my spirit guides and fairies and all the magical little creatures that help me from the other side. Then my eye caught a pretty desert flower in the Labyrinth and I raised my camera to take a picture. On the screen I saw little flashes of light, kind of like someone had just thrown silver confetti through a shaft of light. I looked again and the flecks of light were gone and I snapped “this” picture. I have attached it. I truly believe this picture is a picture of one of my spirit guides. It is obviously not a ray of sun based on it’s shape, plus it was 5pm and cloudy; I also doubt that it is my thumb or the camera strap (no matter how clumsy I can be) because you can see through it. I sat there for a long time and gazed at the picture, excited and so very grateful. I couldn’t wait to show Phil and Dee.

The next morning over a delicious breakfast, we chatted at length about my 6 hours of hiking and my spiritual experience in the Labyrinth. Dee and I shared a little joyful cry while Phil dragged a book off the shelf in which there were many other pictures similar to mine of “sightings” of Spirits in Sedona. It was such a magical and mystical adventure to be there at the Sedona Dream Maker, I cannot recommend a better place to experience a vacation with a sprinkle of magic!! I can’t wait to return “home” again very soon.

Happy journeying!!
Nicolette Vajtay
Los Angeles, California