Palm Desert Vacation Resources

Fashion Week El Paseo™ Announces Mark Zunino as 2012 Designer of the Week; Mark Zunino’s Runway Show Will Dazzle Audiences on March 24, 2012

2011-11-07T10:50:00.000-08:00

Fashion Week El Paseo™ Announces Mark Zunino as 2012 Designer of the Week; Mark Zunino’s Runway Show Will Dazzle Audiences on March 24, 2012

Have you ever been to a Fashion Week event? Where?

Palm Desert Vacation Rental Outside

2011-08-10T21:59:00.000-07:00

Departure Checklist Palm Desert

2011-08-10T15:16:00.001-07:00

Guest Departure Checklist

Check out is at 10am - There are NO late check outs unless you have paid and arranged in advance. Cleaning crew gets their schedules in advance, and they will leave and charge us if you are still here when they arrive. Late check outs will result in a Full Day’s Rental Fee. If you would like to arrange for a late checkout after you have arrived, (12 PM if there is a same day arrival, 2 PM if there is not), please make this request at least 48 hours in advance via a phone call to 800-277-2734 or 760-652-9566. The cost is $50 plus tax.

Did you write in our guest book?

If any items need repairing please let us know right away and before you leave, by phone or email, so that they can be repaired promptly.

Turn off all fans, lights, heat, appliances, etc.

Close all blinds and shades.

Set the Air Conditioning to 84 degrees if you are here between April and September.

All dishes washed and put away.

If you used Sofa Sleeper - please leave it open.

Leave beds unmade or strip linens and put in laundry basket. Leave towels in laundry basket. Please do not start a load of laundry unless you can put it in the dryer before you leave.

Empty refrigerator of all open items. You are welcome to leave behind condiments and unopened non perishable foods & beverages

Garbage removed to trash and recycle cans in garage.

Lock all doors when you leave. Did you check the sliding glass doors in 3 rooms?

Return 2 sets of keys and 1 garage door opener to the granite counter near the binder and guest book.

Lock the front door with the single key from the lockbox. Replace the single key in the lockbox by first clearing the keypad with the clear button, then enter the code you used for entry, press the top center button of the keypad, and gently place it back in the housing.

If you want to return for next year at the same time, we recommend making your reservation with us before your departure. All guests who do so will receive $50 off the rental rate.

Reserve online at: www.bettervacationrentals.com

Or by phone: 800-277-2734 or 760-652-9566

Summer Desert Detour: Back to School Shopping

2011-08-04T23:59:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you just have to get away to get rejuvenated. There's something special about being removed from the location of your everyday life that changes the way we feel, behave, and interact with the world and people around us. We needed a removal for a few days so hopped on the opportunity to head two hours east to our Palm Desert vacation rental to soak in the pools, watch movies, and do some back to school shopping.

Boots, Tops, Funky Wallet-Good Buys Today

Like most families, we like nice stuff, but we are more cost/value conscious this year than even last with one kid in college and one in private high school, and the economy wondering if it's going to "double dip." So we stopped at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets at the Cabazon exit off I10, just a half hour out of Palm Desert. Although hot, it wasn't unbearable very late in the afternoon, The summer heat does help to keep the crowds down, which helps with my mood, and our efficiency.

First in the West wing we checked out all the coolest denim brands but still walked away empty handed because $100+ jeans means fewer jeans in our house. We did get lucky for myself and my husband at Nautica, Bass, Coldwater Creek, and Ecco (incredibly comfortable cute sandals). As we started to fade, our daughter picked up a few items at PacSun for less than retail, but surprisingly her real deal came on boots at Charlotte Rousse where the second pair of shoes today was only $10.50. When buying boots...that was 75% off. They aren't top quality, but a good fashion bang for the buck. Finally, we picked up a great laptop/brief case and wallet for my husband's birthday at Wilson Leather, and I have a whole new opinion of the store. Good quality, interesting style, moderate prices.

When we finished up with a $2 water from the vending machine, we were really wishing that there were golf or electric carts to haul us back up to the far end of the plaza where we parked. If we they had one, we would have certainly shopped more...but it was a lot of bags to haul a long way.

Tips:

Go on a weekday in the summer for the best deals and fewest people.
At the counter check for any current promos. I got $5 off shoes at Bass by allowing them to text me. The texts can be turned off easily.
If you are 50 or older. Shop on Tuesdays. Many of the stores participate in 10% off for the over 50 crowd on that day. Unfortunately it was a Thursday, but now we know.
Bring a reusable shopping bag, and some bottles of water. You purchases will be easier to carry and be green as well.

Larry Ellison is the richest player in the tennis biz | mydesert.com | The Desert Sun

2010-03-08T09:03:00.000-08:00

BNP Paribas Open opens today in Indian Wells, where the Tennis Garden is just a few miles from my vacation home in Palm Desert. Surprisingly, we have a vacancy until 3/11 and we're giving this tennis and golf condo away for half off $150/nt plus cleaning/fees/tax! Call us at 800-277-2734 to book right now, and take a look online at www.BETTERvacationrentals.com or www.rentthisplace.net.

"A day without tennis is a bad day for Ellison." Read about Larry Ellison at: Larry Ellison is the richest player in the tennis biz | mydesert.com | The Desert Sun

Photos source: Tennis Ticket News

Yum-Farmer's Market Comes to PVCC in Palm Desert CA

2010-01-06T02:41:00.001-08:00

LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET COMING TO PALM VALLEY

Palm Valley Country Club has been selected as a premier location for Madison St. Produce an Exclusive Farmers Market. These locally grown fruits and vegetables and the stands will be located in the Country Club parking lot area across from the HOA office.

Farmer Market Days will be scheduled on Saturdays, between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Coachella & Stagecoach Festivals

2009-01-18T11:11:00.000-08:00

Coachella - Official News
COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2009 SET FOR APRIL 17, 18 AND 19;

STAGECOACH: CALIFORNIA'S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND, SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 26

Goldenvoice has confirmed the dates for this year's COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL--Friday, April 17, Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19--to be followed a weekend later by STAGECOACH: California’s Country Music Festival, set for Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. The two critically acclaimed events will again take place at the breathtakingly beautiful Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA, the same grounds where the COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL debuted in 1999.

Additional details about both the STAGECOACH and COACHELLA line-ups and ticket sales will be available in the coming months.

Lodging for both Coachella and Stagecoach is still available in Palm Desert at Palm Valley Country Club - approximately $300/nt - sleeps up to 6 people. Responsible adults 25 and over only - no party houses!

Palm Valley Country Club Golf Updates

2008-06-01T12:29:00.000-07:00

TURF TALK

The greens on the Championship course are continuing to fill in and recover from the aerification. The 10th green is taking longer to recover due to the morning shade created by the surrounding palm trees and ficus trees.

The idea of cutting a temporary green during this process was considered.. This was not done due to the fact the green has begun to aggressively grow as well as, the temporary green would take time to become playable. The limited foot traffic from play at this time will not hinder the Bermuda Grass growth. Therefore the temporary green was not cut.

With the greens recovering the mowing heights have been lowered back to 1/8” and will remain there for the summer. Topdressing will continue on an as needed basis going forward to control thatch and aid in ball roll.

The greens expansion is under way and will continue for most of the summer. The actual green cut has been put in and is turning yellow due to scalping. The yellow areas will recover and turn green over time. There will be an aggressive top-dress and fertilizer program during this process.

We like to thank you for your patience with this process. The course conditions are updated frequently at the Golf Shop.
FOOD for THOUGHT

Our Summer Saturday Night Themed Dinners are back!

Please join us for the

South of the Boarder

June 21st Main Dining Room

We will be holding the dinners once a month!

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

California Travel Blog - California Wildflowers 2008 | Places to See in California | Things to Do in California | Cities | Beaches | Deserts

2008-04-08T02:09:00.000-07:00

Palm Springs Area is "Springing" with Activities

2008-04-03T16:15:00.000-07:00

Many of the "Snowbirds" (those are northern retirees who flock to Palm Springs area in the winter) left April 1 and now it is time for festival season in the desert of CA - Coachella Valley which includes Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and other cities. BETTER Vacation Rentals is representing 5 2-3 bedroom condos at Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert and still has availability for all of these events! Call 949-369-5171 or email BETTER Vacation Rentals to reserve.

April 4-6 Indian Wells Arts Festival 2008

COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL - April 25-27 - $1000 for 3 nights lodging plus cleaning and tax for Coachella
- I also have FOUR three day passes to Coachella for sale at face value - I cannot use them! contact me via email only!
with Jack Johnson, The Verve, Raconteurs, the Breeders, Fatboy Slim, Tegan and Sara, Madness, The Swell Season, The National, Animal Collective, Slightly Stoopid, Mum, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Stars, Battles, Aesop Rock, Midnight Juggernauts, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Minus the Bear, Spank Rock, dan le sac vs. Scroobius Pip, Diplo, Adam Freeland, Santo Gold, Jens Lekman, John Butler Trio, Vampire Weekend, Dan Deacon, Architecture in Helsinki, Sandra Collins, Busy P, Cut Copy, Black Lips, Datarock, Professor Murder, Reverend and the Makers, the Bees, Porter, Rogue Wave, Modeselektor, American Bang, Lucky I Am April 25; Portishead, Kraftwerk, Death Cab for Cutie, Cafe Tacuba, Sasha & Digweed, Rilo Kiley, Dwight Yoakam, M.I.A., Hot Chip, Cold War Kids, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, DeVotchKa, Flogging Molly, Mark Ronson, Turbonegro, Scars on Broadway, Islands, Enter Shikari, Calvin Harris, Boyz Noize, Junkie XL, Cinematic Orchestra, Jamie T, the Teenagers, VHS or Beta?, Carbon/silicon, Erol Alkan, Yo Majesty!, Little Brother, Bonde Do Role, St. Vincent, Akron Family, MGMT, Institubes DJs (Surkin, Para One and Orgasmic), James Zabiela, Sebastian, Kavinsky, Dredg, The Bird and the Bee, Grand Ole Party, New Young Pony Club, 120 Days, Yoav, Electric Touch, Uffie April 26; Roger Waters ("Dark Side of the Moon"), Love & Rockets, My Morning Jacket, Spiritualized, Justice, Gogol Bordello, Chromeo, the Streets, Metric, Danny Tenaglia, Simian Mobile Disco, Booka Shade, Murs, Dmitri From Paris, Autolux, The Field, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Les Savy Fav, the Cool Kids, Sons & Daughters, Sia, Holy F---, Black Kids, Black Mountain, the Annuals, Kid Sister w/A-Trak, Man Man, Duffy, I'm From Barcelona, Manchester Orchestra, Deadmau5, the Horrors, Austin TV, Shout Out Louds, Plastiscines, Brett Dennen April 27; Empire Polo Fields, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio; day passes are sold out; $269, three-day festival pass ($55 per person for camping); (619) 220-8497, coachella.com

Stagecoach Festival in Indio - MAY 2, 3 & 4, 2008 - 3 nights lodging available in Palm Desert for Stagecoach $600-$1000

Carrie Underwood, Eagles, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, The Judds and More

Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Lodging Available

2008-01-07T21:56:00.000-08:00

If you are going to the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in Rancho Mirage this January, and have not yet made travel plans, try a vacation rental. Vacation rentals / condos make sense for those who are traveling together like: golf buddies, couples, families. Renting a 2 or 3 bedroom condo makes more sense and is economical compared to cramming into a hotel room or renting more than one room, and of course eating every meal out and paying $2.00 for every water and $5 for every coffee. January has been slow in the desert, why not give Palm Valley Country Club vacation rentals a try via BETTER Vacation Rentals.

Annenberg Theater Opens 2007 -2008 Season in Palm Desert

2007-10-02T12:13:00.000-07:00

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Returns for Halloween!

2007-2008 Season

JOHN WATERS
Saturday, October 13th
8 p.m.

LITTLE JOE Y LA FAMILIA
Friday, October 19th
8 p.m.

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ
Tuesday, October 30th
8 p.m.

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Wednesday, October 31
9 p.m.

THE LEGEND: BRIAN WILSON
Sunday, November 4th
6 p.m.

SAM HARRIS
Saturday, November 10th
8 p.m.

THE LETTERMEN
Friday, December 7th
8 p.m.

ANDREA MARCOVICCI
Tuesday, January 22nd
8 p.m.

EROICA TRIO
Tuesday, February 12th
8 p.m.

CHRISTINE ANDREAS
Friday, February 22nd
8 p.m.

MARILYN MAYE
Friday, March 7th
8 p.m.

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
Wednesday, March 12th
8 p.m.

AMERICAN PIANO SHOW
Sunday, April 13th
3 p.m.

To purchase tickets, call the box office at 760.325.4490 or visit www.psmuseum.org

A Guy's Weekend May Have New Meaning - Golf and a Salt Scrub Dad?

2007-06-19T17:15:00.000-07:00

This article came 2 days late to my inbox to make it for father's day, but in truth my father would roll over in his grave at the thought of a spa treatment of golf...but then again he was a man of the 50's not the 21s century. If you happen to have a guy in your life that likes a little pampering with his golf, the desert is the place to do it. Some special packages are outlined below, but they offer services for men all year round.

thedesertsun.com | Let Dad experience relaxation at a spa: "If you want to 'fix' your dad, or even pamper him a bit in time for his special day, consider treating him to one - or more - of these services from local spas, all of which are offering Father's Day specials:
The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa, 44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, 836-1265
'Men's Diamond Day.'
The Renaissance Spa offers a half-day, $285 treatment which includes a facial, sports massage and men's eucalyptus manicure and pedicure.
The Well Spa at Miramonte, 45-000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, 341-2200
'The Well Manicured Man.'
The Well will make dad look like he just came back from vacation with a $200, 30-minute Maestro Massage, a 30-minute facial and 30-minute brushed bronzing.
Palm Valley Country Club, 39205 Palm Valley Drive, Palm Desert, 345-2737
Dad can look good at the beach with Palm Valley's 'Dad O' Mine' Restorative Back Facial.
The 60-minute treatment costs $100 for club members and $125 for non-members and includes a cleansing back massage designed to relax and repair any unsightly blemishes.
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, 328-5955
The Westin Spa is offering a $99 facial and $99 massage designed for men. The facial is meant to lift and tone the skin while the massage relaxes tense muscles and sports injuries."

When the Desert Calls - New York Times

2007-05-29T15:33:00.000-07:00

Palm Springs and the surrounding areas have long been the playground for Hollywood's rich and famous. However, it's no longer the rich and famous that are increasingly drawn to the desert for second homes and retirement homes. Read more about full time life in the desert - especially for retirees.

When the Desert Calls - New York Times: "By BARBARA E. HERNANDEZ
Published: May 27, 2007
ALAINA DeMARTINI decided to trade the San Francisco chill and fog for palm trees and bright stars in an open sky. So last year, she and her husband, David, a retired electrician, moved to the house in Palm Springs, Calif., that they bought as a second home five years ago."

Wie to play at Samsung World Championship in Palm Desert CA in October 2007.

2007-05-22T11:12:00.000-07:00

The Sports Network - LPGA Golf: "Palm Desert, CA (Sports Network) - Michelle Wie has accepted a sponsor's exemption to the LPGA Samsung World Championship.
The prestigious 20-player event will be held from October 11-14 on the Canyons Course at Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert, California.
'It's an honor to be invited to play in the Samsung World Championship,' Wie said in a release. 'There is nothing like going back to where my professional career started, and playing against the best players in the world. I'm excited for the opportunity.' "

Renoir, Degas, Manet, and Van Gogh to Visti Palm Springs This Summer

2007-05-21T22:57:00.000-07:00

Why fight the crowds in Paris this summer to see the Master painters of the Impressionist era? Instead, you can enjoy the cool and uncrowded private collection which includes leaders in American painting. You may not be able to afford a trip to Europe's Louvre, but surely you can swing one out the Palm Springs this summer!

From this weeks Palm Springs Art Museum Newsletter:
"From Degas to De Kooning: Impressionist and Modern Masters at the Palm Springs Art Museum This Summer!

From June 15 through September 3, the Palm Springs Art Museum is privileged to once again present during the summer season a selection of outstanding Impressionist and Modern paintings on loan from a private collection. Many of these works have graced the galleries during earlier summers, but this year a very special addition has been made to the works on view, masterpieces by Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning, two of the leading figures in the New York School of Abstract Expressionism that developed in the late 1940s and catapulted American painting to international prominence. These outstanding works will be seen with eleven other paintings ranging from Impressionist studies of light and atmosphere by Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, to modernist essays in expressive color and form by Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso, to the contrasts of realism and abstraction in contemporary works by Wayne Thiebaud and Joan Mitchell.

THIS EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION IS ON LOAN TO THE MUSEUM BY AN ANONYMOUS COLLECTOR, COURTESY OF HEATHER JAMES ART & ANTIQUITIES."

Jeep Tours in the California Desert

2007-04-14T09:02:00.000-07:00

The post below is reprinted from the Desert Adventures 4/9/07 email newsletter. For a $20 discount per person until May 31, 2007 ask for the "local's discount" when booking and please tell them that Melinda at rentTHISplace.net sent you.

AWARD-WINNING JEEP TOURS
Desert Adventures offers a variety of award-winning jeep eco-tours that your whole family will love!

FAULTLINE EXPRESS: Journey through spectacular box and slot canyons, visit an ancient fossil bed and (dry) waterfall, learn about the plants and animals that have uniquely adapted to survive in our hostile desert environment and witness for yourself how earthquakes and how tectonic forces have created the slanted, vertical and wave-like structures that have been described as the most tortured landscape on earth. Tour includes admission to the EPICENTER Earthquake Education Center and a guided nature walk or short hike. More information

PIONEER ADVENTURE: From ice age to gold rush - from stagecoach to railroad - learn how and why early pioneers migrated to the hottest, driest desert in North America. Visit an old mining camp, tour a gold mine, and explore a homestead and cowboy camp on this fascinating journey through the Wild West. Tour includes gold panning and a guided nature walk or short hike. More information

INDIAN CULTURAL ADVENTURE: The Indian Cultural Adventure offers a fascinating look into the lives of the Cahuilla Indians. Learn about the customs, ceremonies, and culture of these hunter/gatherers and how and why they chose to live on the San Andreas Fault. Tour includes participation in the Palteewet Archeological Dig, tour of a natural Palm Oasis and Indian Village, and a guided nature walk or short hike. More information

TWILIGHT ADVENTURE: The Twilight Adventure provides guests with a nocturnal voyage among surreal shadows and darkness on a cooling desert landscape. Your journey begins before dark as you explore steep-walled canyons along the San Andreas Fault. As the sun begins to set, witness the spectacular transition from day to night as light casts amazing shadows on the mountains, creating a depth and range of colors unseen during the day. As darkness overtakes you, the clear desert sky comes alive with stars twinkling in the heavens above. Tour includes admission to the EPICENTER Earthquake Education Center and a guided nature walk or short hike. More information

For more information about these and other tours, visit www.red-jeep.com or call us at (888) 440-5337 Toll Free or (760) 340-2345 locally.
If you want to experience the REAL desert, let our expert naturalist guides share their intense passion and love of the desert as they entertain and enthrall you and bring the desert's plants, animals, and geology to life.

Whether your interest is agriculture, archeology, astronomy, desert survival, flora, fauna, earthquakes, geology, Indian culture, or pioneer history, Desert Adventures has a tour for you!

La Quinta Arts Festival - March 15-18,2007

2007-02-08T11:29:00.000-08:00

The desert in not just for golfers and tennis players. The art scene here is thriving.

La Quinta hosts its 25th anniversary event with the art festival. Events of celebration begin February 18 and continue through March 18.

Tickets are onsale now for this event featuring 250 juried artists at La Quinta Civic Center which includes lushly landscaped paths, live entertainment, and gourmet food and wine with the beautiful backdrop of the Sant Rosa mountains.

Tickets are on $10/day or $15 for multiple days and are available at www.LQAF.com or 60-564-1244 - on sale now.

Golf Now in Palm Springs CA

2007-02-05T12:19:00.000-08:00

So you're planning a trip to the adult playground of Palm Springs, CA but you aren't sure where or how to golf on the many courses (private, semi private, and public) scattered throughout the area?

May I recommend a couple of tactics?

Rent a condo at a private country club, but ASK to be sure you will have golf priviledges. Check out Palm Valley Country Club to see how these can vary based on membership levels. Some clubs don't let guests/renters play at all - some allow unlimited use for a one time fee - some charge per play greens fees. Just be sure you know what you are renting.
Reserve your tee time through a discount consolidator like GolfNow.com or Affordable Palm Springs Tee Times
Let someone else do your research like PalmSprings.com
Stay at a resort that offers golf privileges like the Marriott Desert Springs or Indian Wells Resort (book at priceline for steep discounts off season)

What's Happening at Palm Springs Art Museum?

2007-02-05T09:13:00.000-08:00

Looking to escape the endless sun and good weather of Palm Springs? Why not spend a little time with some art? The Palm Springs Art Museum has a very active calendar including:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays2 p.m.Thursdays5 p.m.Hibbert Orientation CenterGeneral docent-guided tours highlight the Art Museum's permanent collections and special exhibtions. Call to arrange a special group tour at 760.325.7186 x: 100.

GALLERY TALKSRoy Lichtenstein Prints 1956-97Tuesdays & Wednesdays & FridaysJanuary 2-March 7, 200711 a.m.
Annenberg WingSpeakers: Jeanne Mazur-Messing and Carol Lovett, Docent Specialists

Multicultural Modernism:The Work of Steven Ehrlich ArchitectsSaturdaysJanuary 6-March 31, 200711 a.m.McCallum WingSpeakers: Architecture and Design Council Specialists

El Paseo Invitational Tour So Popular that it' back!

2007-01-03T12:50:00.000-08:00

Encore El Paseo Invitational Exhibition Tour:

Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the December El Paseo Invitational Exhibition walking tour, another tour has been added. No reservations are necessary; just meet your guide on the northeast corner of El Paseo and Highway 74 at 10:00 a.m. to learn about the 18 new sculptures that line the median of El Paseo.

For more information about this public art exhibit, walking tours, or other art in Palm Desert CA, please contact Deborah Schwartz at 760-568-5240. For more information on the Public Art program and other events, visit www.palmdesertart.org.

Have a picture of this event? Email it to me, and I'll post it here! I'll even post you copyright info...

Red Jeep Provides Unique View of the Palm Springs CA area

2006-12-28T11:57:00.000-08:00

I have yet to take a Red Jeeps tour myself, but after this release I can't wait to do so! I so often find myself just lounging around in the desert, but this is a more active way to partake in the natural splendor!

All About Palm Springs, CA - Eco Red Jeep Tours of Palm Springs - BlogHoster: "Desert Adventures offer many off road jeep safaris exploring the Coachella Valley.

For over 14 years, Desert Adventures has been 4x4'ing their way through the desert in and around Palm Springs, California. Trust me, they have lots of big red Jeeps: 18, but who's counting. They can lead any size group from one to 116 people on any of their three fully escorted regular Jeep tours. They range from the one I took, the Indian Cultural Adventure, to Lost Legends of the Wild West Adventure, where you can explore 'Faultline, Californy,' a replica of the Wild West mining camps that sprang up in the late 1800's and learn about mining techniques in a walk-through replica of an old mine. You can enjoy the colorful local history and legends of a rowdy by-gone era when settlers came here in search of freedom and fortune."

Coachella Valley Music Festival Accomodations Available

2006-11-24T19:20:00.000-08:00

AT LAST - Coachella Dates released: April 27, 28, and 29, 2007.
No performer line up available yet.

Last year was my first owning property in the desert and renting it out to Coachella guests. My 4 guests were wonderful and this year we are again welcoming responsible Coachella Festival goers. My vacation rental is already booked for this time frame, but I do have 3 others available - BUT only to select guests who agree to abide by strict rules to protect these properties. These vacation rental condos are not party houses, but make a fantastic place as home base for those going to the music festival, and those who want to enjoy some of the finer things in the desert. These places won't make you think of Woodstock...
Take a look and call at 949-369-5171 or email Melinda to book. There is a 3 night minimum and rates start at $300/night. ID, rental agreements, and security deposits required.

Classy Chrysanthemum - 2 bedroom condo with spa and fitness privileges in Palm Desert. Sleeps 4.

Suite Honeysuckle - 2 bedroom golf condo in Palm Desert with golf privileges at Palm Valley Country Club. Sleeps 4.

Dramatic Dahlia - 3 bedroom exquisite golf condo in Palm Desert with golf privileges at Palm Valley Country Club. Sleeps 4-6.

Palm Valley Country Club Year End Special Events - 2006

2006-11-22T12:14:00.000-08:00

As 2006 comes to a close Palm Valley Country Club, home to 3 new vacation rentals with availability still is hosting several special events worthy of some time.

Thanksgiving Feast - Thursday, November 23 - reservations still available by calling 760-345-2737. 6 seatings so you don't have to cook! Traditional Thanksgiving fare with and abundant buffet featuring classics and a few new treats. Children 5 and under are free, under 10 $15.95, others $33.95. Open to the public.

Annual Christmas Charity Golf Tournament - Thursday, December 7 - Members $50, Tenants with membership attached $50, Guests $50. Price includes Christmas Party. Proceeds benefit Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. Everyone is welcome. Sign up 760-345-2742.

Annual Hanukkah Dinner - Thursday, December 21 at 6pm. Dinner served promptly at 6:30pm. Traditional Hanukkah meal and entertainment. Bring a Menorah for candle lighting. $28 adults, $13 children under 10, includes tax & gratuity. Reservation required 760-345-2737 - 72 hour cancellation policy. Everyone welcome.

New Year's Eve Gala - December 31 7-8 pm hosted cocktails, 8 pm dinner, entertainment until 1 am. Why even drive? Stay at my new Dramatic Dahlia or Suite Honeysuckle or Crisp Chyrsanthemum vacation rentals at Palm Valley and walk! All have availability still. Reservations for gala are open to members, tenants, and their guests only and begin 9am on Nov. 20. $125 per guest or tenant including tax and gratuity.

Experiencing Leonardo at the Palm Springs Air Museum | Art Knowledge News

2006-10-29T23:35:00.000-08:00

If one book or movie can make art or an artist more accessible to the general public, then that must be a good thing. You've read the book, seen the movie, and even recognize "Starry Night"; now get to know the artist in the California desert: The Da Vinci Experience will be at the Palm Springs Air Museum from Nov. 3, 2006 to March 25, 2007. Information is available by visiting : www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and by viewing the article:
Experiencing Leonardo at the Palm Springs Air Museum | Art Knowledge News: "Palm Springs, CA - In the last few years, the world has rediscovered Leonardo da Vinci through a major work of popular fiction. But the reality of Leonardo’s life is that even the best fiction could not convincingly portray his multifaceted personality or fully document his achievements in the worlds of engineering, design, art, aviation and construction. "