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    Hi Taunya,
    
    I have no doubt that you will find visiting Sedona a unique
    experience.  I was there this past May for 5 days (part of
    a 3 week vacation to the southwest), and did more climbing
    than I ever dreamed I could do!  Also, I had a psychic reading
    while there and was told that much of the energy of the area
    was being *stored up* and would become evident after my return
    home, which has turned out to be accurate.
    
    We went to all four of the vortexes.  The first was Boynton 
    Canyon and was, by far, the most balanced and soothing of the
    energies (balanced masculine/feminine energy).  This was where
    I brought lots of my stones and those of others for charging.  It's
    unfortunate that a lot of development is going on there, and there
    may come a time when access to the canyon will be limited.  Airport
    Mesa (masculine energy) was interesting and there were a few 
    medicine wheels placed along the way.  I had an interesting vision
    of a line of light connecting this vortex with the Sphinx.  It was
    very energizing.  Bell Rock (masculine energy) was the next and
    the one I enjoyed the most.  Dick Sutphen in his book on the vortexes
    says to climb right to the base point where the rock becomes vertical.
    This is about 300 feet (my estimate).  Apparently the energy here
    goes straight up rather than spreading out.  Again, this was very
    energizing and all we did was laugh and have a good time while we
    were there.  The last was Cathedral Rock (feminine energy), which
    I thought was going to be my favorite but turned out to be the
    most difficult.  In fact, the two attempts we made to get close
    to it were thwarted (we lost the path both times).  We also had
    a really big fight while we were there.  Powerful place that I
    just don't think we were tuned into to work with at that time.
    If you go, I would be interested in hearing about what you 
    experience.
    
    I don't have any recommendations for your specific questions, but
    do wish you a good visit.
    
    Carole

    As a related pointer to the Sedona/Phoenix/Tempe area ---
    
    My husband and I visited the Superstition Mountains in Mesa
    a few years ago and I experienced *strong* vibrations of
    Indian spirituality.  I'd be interested in learning more about this
    area - and you may find it an interesting side trip from the Sedona
    area.
    
    Meg

    This interests me greatly.  I don't have anything to add; however,
    while in the AirForce, I had a stop in Phoenix, at the AFB.  We had a
    20 minute wait, so I was able to get out and stretch my legs.  I
    immediately became drawn to the sight of the mountains.  I must have
    been standing there quite awhile, staring, when one of the flight-line
    people asked me if I knew what I was staring at.  I didn't.  I was told
    that those were the Superstition Mountains.(shiver,shiver)
    
    What a beautiful sight.  He said that people go in and don't come out
    (that was the legend he told me) looking for lost gold.  Sorry, but
    I'ld be drawn to go in - you'ld almost *have* to...
    
    I'm jealous.  Wish I were going - maybe in a couple of years.
    
    Thanks for sharing about Sedona.
    
    Kathleen

    Thanks for the comments.  It's been a long time since I set off
    to visit a place I haven't been to before, and I've never been so
    strongly drawn to a place that I know so little about.
    
    I'll let you all know how the adventure goes.
    
    Taunya
    

    
    Check local TV listings...I thought I heard there was going to be
    something on tonight about this area.  Evening Magazine maybe?
    
    MaryAnne

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    Thanks MaryAnne, I'll do that.  I'm getting quite excited about
    this trip - I leave tomorrow morning.
    
    Taunya
    

    
    
    I'm interested to hear how your trip went.
    
    Where can I find information about this area?
    
    
    Roslyn

    I checked in this conference on the 23rd, (and printed out this topic 
    note, thanks for .0, I didn't know where the vortices were) the day 
    before my wife and I were due to leave Tucson for Sedona, for a DEC 
    weekend function - a TopDEC award dinner.  The DEC part was minimal, 
    and therefore fun.  It was Aug 24,25.
    
    We drove out of town toward Boynton Canyon and turned in.  The road ran
    back about 1/2 mile and then there was a.. sort of a Soviet border
    checkpoint, complete with barriers across the road, except that the
    building was painted Southwestern Pink.  Seems that some developers
    bought up the middle of the canyon, and call the development
    "Enchantment", and have a Native American on all their ads.  Not very
    sensitive to the implications...
    
    So we parked and hiked around the development.  The trail hugs the side
    of the canyon.  About a one hour and 15 minutes' hike brought us to the
    vortex.  It's well up in the back of the canyon, way out of sight of
    the development.  Take water.
    
    The vortex itself is clearly marked by stones.  A circle about 40 feet
    across, with east-west and north-south also delineated by stones. 
    Afterward my wife and I noted that we'd stayed excusively in the
    southwest quadrant.  Several folks were there, laying flat in the dirt,
    feet bare, soaking up the vibrations.  We found we were content to
    catch our breath, sitting on the rocks.  I found myself compelled to
    circle the inside of the southwest quadrant counterclockwise seven
    times.  Then I did it clockwise.  My wife watched me quizzically for a
    couple of moments, and did it herself, except she started clockwise
    first, so we were passing each other.  The number 7 was clear.
    
    We then left, taking the return at an easy pace.  It's a beautiful,
    peaceful spot.  Were we 'energized' ?  Don't know.  I do notice that
    I've been more musically prolific (I compose and have a home studio)
    and that one of my emerging pieces was strongly in my head as we hiked
    away.
    
    The next morning we checked out of Los Abrigados (thanks DEC) and drove
    to (something) crossing, near the Boynton Canyon road.  We parked the
    car and hung out on a sandstone ledge, on the river, feet in the water,
    reading Tony Hillerman mysteries, in the shade of a weeping willow,
    with a great view of Cathedral Rock.  Best time of the whole trip.
    
    I'd go back.  Beautiful views, good restaurants.  I'm not so drawn by
    the vortices.  Maybe it's just too subtle.
    
    karl moeller

    For some reason I have yet to sit down and write about my trip to
    Sedona.  I was going to keep a journal during the trip - but didn't.
     I have a real problem with procastination.  Here's a brief
    description.
    
    The adventure of going someplace new gave all three of us extra
    fun, alive energy.  We never got lost or had car trouble; it was
    simply amazing!
    
    The place we were initially going to camp was not inspiring, so
    we found a place in a campground just outside of Sedona that was
    great.  No shower facilities but great atmostphere.
    
    We got some hiking in every day, and never ran out of energy.  WE
    spent most of Friday hiking up Boynton Canyon.  We hiked up to,
    and past, the large medicine wheel.  The more we hiked, the more
    energy we seemed to have in Boynton.  Coming back we were running
    down the trail racing each other (a 16, 17, & 36 yr old) the energy
    from this particular vortex gave us fun, almost childlike energy;
    we couldn't get enough.
    
    It rained every day we were there, but not enough to keep us in
    the tent.  Saturday we went to a psychic fair in Sedona and attended
    a past lives' seminar by Don Tinling.  We also visited the Bell
    and Airport vortices that day.  Bell Rock was ok - but too many
    people.  I picked up real strange, uncomfortable energy from the
    Airport vortex and couldn't get away from there fast enough.
    
    My son and I had readings done at the psychic fair, and I have a
    feeling that it will not be the last time that Naomi, myself, and
    Jase get together.
    
    Sunday we spent hiking around the Cathedral (Church) Rock vortex
    area.  We made our own special medicine wheel, each picked a direction
    to sit in it and meditate, and took pictures of it to bring back
    the feeling, energy, and place.  There was a lot of good energy
    in this vortex - not the same as Boynton - this was more contemplative,
    searching energy.
    
    Between the red rock formations, national forests, and incredible
    hiking trails - 4 days was not near enough time to spend in Sedona.
    I know I'll be going back - even possible to live there.  I still
    feel an incredible pull to that area, as does my son.
    
    I didn't have any amazing `psychic' experiences there, but it was
    definitely a catalyst for several negative and positive influences
    that called for a halt of my `procrastination' approach in several
    areas.
    
    It's a beautiful place to visit, great places to camp, unusual energy
    to absorb - unforgettable.  There's volumes more to add about this
    trip - but I'd probably better put it in my journal.
    
    I'll be there again.....
    
    Taunya

    
    
    Good to hear that you enjoyed the trip Taunya!  Sedona is a
    special place.
    
    Carole

    Does anyone know the full name of the Boynton that "Boynton Canyon" was
    named after, or how it got to be named?
    
    Carter Boynton