Experiencing the Sedona Vortex - Airport Mesa Vortex

A picture of the a mountain in Sedona.

To get the best views, you have to book a hotel stay at the Sky Ranch Lodge. This place is worth every penny as it will be an experience you will not forget. I chose to stay one night here because they offer a safe place to park your car, have incredible views, and are within walking distance to the infamous Airport Mesa Vortex.

*A picture of an informative sign at the Airport Mesa Trail.*

*A picture of a gate that instructs hikers to keep closed and to proceed to see the Sedona View.*

What Is the “Vortex”?

*A picture of the informative plaque explaining what the vortex is.*

How Does It Feel In Person?

My timing and experience with the vortex were short-lived. Although I was only in the vortex for about 30 minutes, it was enough to notice a difference in my energy. As I climbed the rocks to get to the top, my heart began pounding faster, followed by a surge of energy that hit me like a ton of bricks. It was somewhat subtle but significant enough to notice that something strange was going on. At first, it made me stop as it completely caught me off guard. I wasn’t sure if I was out of breath from hiking or if it was the vortex, or both. However, it was most likely due to my body still trying to adjust to the higher altitude. It offered a beautiful 360-degree view from the top. Unfortunately, halfway to the vortex, it started raining, and by the time I reached the vortex, it was pouring rain. There I was, in my pants and shirt, with my iPhone in my pocket, Apple Watch on my wrist, and no shade or cover from the rain. It was about a 15 to 20-minute hike back to my hotel. I could either enjoy the moment or head back, and in both scenarios, I would be soaked in the rain, so it didn’t matter. I decided to stay and experience it myself. I had driven four hours, booked a hotel almost thirty days in advance for the cheaper rates, only to arrive on a rainy day. Go figure.

What Are the Sedona Vortex Side Effects?

I didn’t feel anything until after I left the vortex and the side effects lingered for the next two days.

Burning sensations on my right ear. Random times during the day for a few minutes.
Burning sensations on my right eye. Just felt this once the following day.
I felt sluggish and tired. I didn't have enough energy to visit the vortex the next day before checking out of the hotel. There were too many people, and I just didn't have it in me to go hiking in a crowd of people again.

Anything Miraculous Happen Since Being Here?

Do you mean besides hiking while the rain was pouring down on me and walking through mud, rocks, puddles, and rain runoff down the hill? I do feel a lot calmer and more peaceful. Also, this could be a coincidence, but since I've been here, my eBay store sales have set a new record of 24 orders in one day. I had those items listed for over 30 days without a sale. I received eight more sales on the second day after visiting the vortex. I also received an unexpected refund from a loan that I paid off weeks prior. Coincidence? It seems as if I was blessed just by visiting Sedona.

The experience I had will be a moment I won't forget. I met tourists, enjoyed the views, and took a hike in the pouring rain. I look forward to revisiting Sedona very soon. However, Sedona has so many roundabouts that it makes wanting to return unbearable. I even saw tourists throwing up on the side of the road.