Presented by Palm Springs Modern Committee, be among the first for the first public unveiling of architect Richard A. Harrison’s newly renovated clubhouse in Palm Desert. Designed by Tom Sheerer, the pink palace rises 26 feet high, offering magnificent views of its stunning manicured grounds. Tickets still available for purchase are for the Club House Soiree and Home Tour ($225).
A Little Bit Pinker
There’s no returning to La La Land for designer Chris Barrett after relocating to Marrakesh Country Club and teeing off into the rosy side of life.
There’s no returning to LA for designer Chris Barrett after relocating to Marrakesh Country Club and teeing off into the rosy side of life.
We’re the Dawsons!
One of the Coachella Valley’s first modern power couples brought golf to the desert and style to the clubhouse.
Johnny Dawson transformed a failing dude ranch into the Thunderbird Country Club, while his wife Velma created a puppet called Howdy Doody.
Modernism Week Adds New Events for 2020
Tour the rediscovered Lawrence Welk Estate, the rarely seen Marrakesh Country Club, and party with Nelda Linsk to Mark the 50th anniversary of the of "Poolside Gossip" photo by Slim Aarons.
Modernism Week 2020 has some new events, including tours of the rediscovered Lawrence Welk Estate and the rarely seen Marrakesh Country Club in Palm Desert.