A Healthy Outcome at El Mirador

The former Palm Springs glamour spot lives on as Desert Regional Medical Center

Carolyn Patten History

El Mirador Hotel opened its doors on New Year’s Eve, 1928, and quickly became a hot spot for Hollywood stars and the corporate elite.

Eating by the Book

J.J. Virgin says you can feel healthier by eating a diet of nonprocessed foods

Carolyn Patten Health & Wellness

J.J. Virgin is enjoying the success of The Virgin Diet. A “what not to eat” guide that hit The New York Times bestseller list when published in 2012.

Steady as it Grows

Riverside County and the Coachella Valley cultivate a beautiful relationship

Carolyn Patten Real Estate, Vision

Riverside is California’s fourth-largest county, and the Coachella Valley is vital to its steady economic recovery.

Playing Zone Defense

A state initiative promises new incentives for disappearing enterprise zones

Carolyn Patten Real Estate, Vision

California’s Enterprise Zone Program was set up in 1984 to give businesses incentives to locate and hire in depressed areas.

Linking the Nation’s Supply Chain

Projected imports position the Coachella Valley as a distribution center

Carolyn Patten Shopping, Vision

The Coachella Valley is poised to become an important distribution center for the more than 40 percent of imports that enter through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Wish You Were Here!

Natural wonders, awe-inspiring attractions, first-class hotels and resorts, and epic events propel tourism

Carolyn Patten Attractions, Vision

“Greater Palm Springs — a brand-new day,” the brand message that unifies the marketing of nine desert cities, underscores the refreshing excitement in the area’s robust tourism sector.

Farms to Tables Around the World

Coachella Valley takes an eco-friendly approach to growing and distributing food

Carolyn Patten Vision

With a 300-day growing season, abundant water, easy access to markets, and sophisticated conservation and farming techniques, the Coachella Valley is one of the world’s most productive agricultural areas.

The Party Never Ends

Fun, sophisticated events define a city that loves its celebrities, modern architecture, Native culture, and philanthropy

Carolyn Patten Attractions

Fun, sophisticated events define a city that loves its celebrities, modern architecture, Native culture, and philanthropy

This Land is Our Land

In Palm Springs, beautiful canyons and mountains serve and protect

Carolyn Patten Arts & Entertainment

Over the last 30 years, an evolving coalition of groups has leveraged funds to conserve around 1.3 million acres within Riverside County, almost all of it surrounding the Coachella Valley.

In Good Spirit

Fine taste prevails at Food+Wine Festival Palm Desert™

Carolyn Patten Restaurants

“…wine is about making connections and discovering what you like. There is no relation between price and taste. If it tastes good to you, it’s good. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.”