Nests in the Desert

For my friend Amelia’s birthday a large group of us descended upon 29 Palms Inn in Joshua Tree for a weekend of hikes, meditation, and celebrating. The party stayed at the historic 29 Palms which is a made up of a bunch of cabins and bungalows that have been there since the 1930’s. Where as Palm Springs (an hour away) is a little more upscale, Joshua Tree feels more in touch with the spiritual and occult. My friend Tierney Gearon, her daughter Grace and Charlotte and I stayed in the Penthouse room which is really like two rooms with a Queen bed and two twins.

After the raw magic of Joshua Tree we headed down to Palm Springs for a bit of bohemian luxury at The Parker Hotel. There we lounged in their cozy lobby and did arts and crafts with the sprites.

Tierney who is a world renown photographer never leaves without her camera. here I have captured her doing her magic with the girls.

Another charming place to stay in Joshua Tree that has just opened by Jamal Hamadi called The Joshua Tree Inn.  The last time I came to the Mojave Desert I was able to visit Jamal at his compound and see how he was able to transform an old property from the 1950’s into a bohemian playground.

A wonderful modern eco nest to stay at that was recommended by my beautiful friend Nicole Simone is also worth a look called The Mojave Sands. This place that was stylishly renovated, has individual patios and powered by solar technology. I fantasize about taking my vintage typewriter here to write a novel. The surrounding area invokes tranquility and peace.