Their vivid descriptions of the desert seduced artists, developers, adventurers, and luminaries to the burgeoning expanses of Palm Springs and beyond.
Desert Dreamers 10: The Artists
They showed others the mesmerizing beauty of the desert.
They showed others the mesmerizing beauty of the desert.
Desert Dreamers 9: The Environmentalists
Ninth in an ongoing series about Coachella Valley pioneers, innovators, and leaders throughout history.
The Desert Dreamers series focuses on a group of dedicated environmentalists who watched over the delicate, ecological balance of the Coachella Valley.
Desert Dreamers 8: The Crooners
We celebrate some of the legendary singers who put down roots and gave Palm Springs its enduring celebrity cachet.
Desert Dreamers 7: The Architects
Their works continue to awe and inspire, and the group is adding members.
This edition of Desert Dreamers focuses on the Palm Springs architects whose works continue to awe and inspire, and continues to add new members thanks to a resurgent interest in modernism over the last two decades.
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They came from Hollywood.
Because Hollywood stars were obliged by contract to be within driving distance in the event of reshoots, many chose Palm Springs as a short-term getaway. And many stayed.
Desert Dreamers 5: The Eccentric Visionaries
There is no doubt that the limitless possibilities offered by the desert often attract the most eccentric personalities. But it would be a mistake to call them crazy. It sometimes takes a generation or two to discover the genius of a nutball.
In Desert Dreamers 5, there is no doubt that the limitless possibilities offered by the desert often attract the most eccentric personalities.
Desert Dreamers 4: The Sports Stars
They came; they saw blue skies, perfect weather, and endless possibilities for indulging their sporting passions.
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Whether through dancing, singing, painting, or playing, their lives and art reflect our valley.
