VIP - 2 Nights in a Suite - The Bungalows at Joshua Tree Retreat, Including Tour of Historic Retreat Center Campus, Designed by Lloyd Wright

You cannot miss this opportunity.  

Your own deluxe suite for two (2) nights at the beautifully renovated Bungalows at Joshua Tree Retreat, and a tour of the historicl Institute of Mentalphysics property, featuring the largest collection of Lloyd Wright buildings in the world, following the principles of organic architecture.   

On the edge of Joshua Tree National Park, where a forest of wild paloverde trees meets towering granite boulders, the Joshua Tree Retreat Center welcomes the first traditional premium hospitality offering in the area.

The 14 suites, now known as The Bungalows, were designed and constructed in 1960 by the architect Harold Zook as accommodations for the site’s on-campus teachers. Located in the northwest corner of the center’s more than 130 acres of desert, The Bungalows still feature their original wood exteriors, while the interiors seem sun-bleached, with earthy jute and sea grass rugs, woven cane-backed chairs and intricate millwork to evoke a bare-sand feel.  

The spaces were redeveloped by the hospitality company Homestead Modern and restored in collaboration with the consulting designer Brad Dunning; as a nod to the work of the Swiss architect Albert Frey, the rooms are accented with yellow textiles the color of Encelia flowers, a hue popularized by Frey in his modernist structures in nearby Palm Springs. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels and sleek concrete floors blend with expansive outdoor patios and the views beyond. During a stay, guests can cook in their own kitchen, on the site’s communal grills or dine at the retreat center’s vegetarian cafe.  

On the included tour, guests will discover the largest collection of Lloyd Wright buildings in the world at the historical Institute of Mentalphysics property, also known as the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. The walking tour of the property will take participants from the Sanctuary down Silk Road, the campus’ main walking path, with stops at Water Terrace, Lotus Meditation, the Ridge Cottages, the Amphitheatre, and Caravansary, culminating at Friendship Hall. Highlights will include a tour of the most intact coffee shop style building in all of Southern California (Water Terrace, 1955) and prime examples of desert masonry and Lloyd Wright organic architecture (Caravansary, 1947). Guests will also learn about the history of Mentalphysics and how its founder Edwin Dingle (1881-1972) came to create the City of Mentalphysics.

This is heaven in the high desert, just about a 1 hour drive from Palm Springs. 

Things to Know:    Valid for up to 2 guests maximum.  18 years and older only property. Check-in 3:00 p.m. / check-out 11:00 a.m.  Specific details for check-in/check-out, directions and other important information will be provided to high bidder soon after the conculsion of the auction. 

About Homestead Modern:  From a single groundbreaking property 10 years ago, Homestead Modern has grown into the High Desert’s premier hospitality brand. Beyond providing a luxury cocoon for your visit to the High Desert, we strive to immerse guests in the culture, landscape, and community of Joshua Tree and its surrounding areas. Our portfolio covers a 20-mile radius adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. Each of our 50+ properties offer consistent service and sumptuous amenities, with prices ranging from under $250 a night to over $3,000. Like a boutique hotel, we offer a range of luxury services and add-ons—pantry stocking, private chefs, hiking recommendations, in-home massages and sound baths, hand-picked wine and mezcal selections, barbecue provisions, and so much more.

https://homesteadmodern.com