This is the Place!
In Palm Springs, there are lots of great gay hotels. But there is only ONE Hacienda! If you desire a hotel staff that pays attention to every detail a property has to offer, caters to every request its guests may make, and wears the true stamp of First-Class Deluxe Luxury, you want to stay here. The polished staff and concern of the owners is evident at every turn. Using Good, Better, Best as the rating system for gay hotel properties in Palm Springs, The Hacienda jumps off the scale with a rating of Ultra-Fabulous. Simply stated, check in at the Hacienda and you will know you've stayed in the premiere gay hotel among the many properties that Palm Springs has to offer. You'll love it! For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com/.
A Weding Note
Thanks so much for your WONDERFUL service while we were at the Hacienda. You made our wedding a very special time for both of us. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com/.
A Weding Note
Thanks so much for your WONDERFUL service while we were at the Hacienda. You made our wedding a very special time for both of us. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com/.
Annenberg Theater
Comedy, jazz, classical, dance - it's all here at Annenberg Theater! A little bit of traditional and a little bit of the avant-garde, with something for everyone. They welcome you to this intimate state-of-the-art 433-seat theater located in downtown Palm Springs. The nearly perfect acoustics are often applauded by the artists who grace the stage and the audiences enthusiastically return year after year to experience great entertainment only provided by live professional theater. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com/.
The Spa Resort Casino
Right in the heart of downtown Palm Springs is the Spa Resort Casino. In addition to their 24/7 casino, you can feast at five great restaurants or even relax at their world-famous spa. Be sure to sign up for the Taking of the Waters or one of the many fantastic spa packages. What a great way to relax (after trying your luck with one of the slots that can deliver up to $100,000 on any machine, any spin, any time). For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com/ .
The PS Air Museum
The Palm Springs Air Museum is a non-profit educational institution whose mission is to exhibit, educate and also eternalize the role of the World War II combat aircraft and . In addition to the flying aircraft - related artifacts, artwork, and library sources are displayed. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com/ .
Just a great place
We stayed at the Hacienda over the Labor day weekend. As it was my second time in Palm Springs I can at least compare to one other hotel and I must say.... Soooo much better. This is a real hotel, with lots of nice details and great and warm service. Nice staff, great rooms and very well maintained grounds. Can only recommend it and when we go to Palms Springs again, we would sure check in again. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com/ .
Sam Harris Benefit Concert
Sunday October 26, 2008, Sam Harris is coming to town! It is a concert to benifit The Desert Aids Project and Shelter From The Storm. The concert begins at 7:00 PM and tickets can be purchased by calling (760) 320-7488 ex: 266. For $50, a seat can be yours - with 100% of the proceeds going to the Desert Aids Project and Shelter From The Storm. Buy ticketes know while supplies last! For more information, contact the Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111
A Great Time at The Hacienda
This was the second stay for my partner and I at The Hacienda . We can't say enough about this resort. We were upgraded to the grand deluxe suit and we both felt we were in heaven. Since we visited during August the occupancy was low and therefore we pretty much had the place to ourselves. The staff was so nice and accomodating. We enjoyed being the center of attention and one morning had breakfast brought to our suite. It was worth getting up early just to enjoy the breakfast. Lunch was also a reat treat and we tried to make it back to enjoy it each day. Our unit had a private patio which afforded us the opportunity to be secluded for some special fun at night. I could go on forever talking about The Hacienda. Take your special guy or partner there and you to will think you are in heaven. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com/.
Dezart One Gallery
Dezart One Gallery has quickly become the most exciting art destination in Palm Springs. The intimate interior of Dezart One Gallery has a crisp and minimal feel. The pristine white walls and concrete floors give the space a somewhat industrial feel and lend a perfect backdrop for contemporary and modern art. The gallery creates a calm and ascetic atmosphere that appeals to artists and art-lovers alike. Dezart One Gallery showcases the works of outstanding emerging and mid-career contemporary artists. Spanning a diverse range of mediums and working with clarity of vision. The gallery owners began with the premise of exhibiting representational and abstract artists, both of which have strong narrative elements. Dezart One Gallery is also the place for exceptional service; we encourage questions and conversation about the art and artists. Our staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, a quality not taken for granted by frequent gallery-goers. Both the new collector and those adding to established collections will find pieces that are sophisticated and accessible. We at Dezart One Gallery want more people to enjoy the unique experience of collecting contemporary fine art. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com/.
The Location of Choice When in Palm Springs
A friend of ours suggested that we stay in The Hacienda during our first trip to Palm Springs earlier this month. We are very grateful to him for the recommendation. The Hacienda was absolutely beautiful. The accommodations are clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. The amenities, including the bath amenities, are first class. And, the common areas, including both pools, are spotless, tidy, and beautiful. The staff and management were top notch, friendly, and accommodating. They had no idea that we were in California to be legally married. You can imagine our surprise and delight when we learned that we had been upgraded to the largest suite available. When informed about our impending civil marriage, they had a bottle of champagne with flutes delivered to our suite on the day of the ceremony. The Hacienda has already become our preferred location when in Palm Springs. We liked it so much that we're returning in April 2009; reservations have already been made. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111
Palm Springs Desert Museum
Established in 1938, the Palm Springs Art Museum has become the center of the desert’s art community. What began as a museum about the desert has evolved into an oasis for the arts with Modern and Contemporary American works by artists such as Robert Motherwell, Helen Frankenthaler, Duane Hanson, and Mark di Suvero; Contemporary California painting and sculpture by Sam Francis, Edward Ruscha, Robert Arneson, Nathan Oliveira, and others; Studio Art Glass by Dale Chihuly, Howard Ben Tré, and William Morris; and Classic Western American Art by Thomas Moran, Charles Russell, Frederic Remington, and others. The modern building, designed by renowned California architect E. Stewart Williams, is the focal point of the 125,000-square-foot complex that also houses collections of Native American and Mesoamerican Art. Among the American photographers included in the Photography Collection are the Stephen H. Willard Collection and Archive, and the Bill Anderson Photography Collection. Architecture holdings include the Albert Frey Archive and Frey House II, and the E. Stewart Williams Architecture Archive. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111
Moorten Botanical Gardens
Located at the southern end of Palm Canyon Drive, the Moorten Botanical Gardens and Cactarium is a favorite Palm Springs attraction and the enduring legacy of Patricia and Chester "Cactus Slim" Moorten. Both shared a love of the Desert and its beauty, plants and wildlife. Nicknamed Slim for his tall lanky form and work as a contortionist, Moorten was one of the original Keystone Cops and became the stand-in for Howard Hughes. Poor health led him to Palm Springs in the 1930s with his young wife Patricia, a biologist with a special interest in botany. Together they explored the surrounding area collecting desert plants and in 1938 created an arboretum. The Moorten Botanical Gardens now boasts 3,000 examples of desert cacti and other desert plants grouped by geographic regions: Arizona, Baja California, California, Colorado, the Mojave desert, the Sonora desert, South Africa, arid South America, and Texas. Outdoor collections include agaves, bombax, crested Cereus, cardon and boojum trees, arborescent "candelabra" Euphorbia, a two-story Pachypodium, thorned Caesalpinia and Bursera, and aloes of southern Africa and Madagascar. In the "Cactarium" greenhouse are cacti and succulents, with caudiciform species exhibiting thickened root crowns, many species of Asclepiads, Aztecia, Gymnocalyciums, Alstromeria, Euphorbia, and Ferocactus, plus two Welwitzia [...]
Palm Springs ShortFest
It's time to get your shorts on for the 2008 Palm Springs International ShortFest, held from August 21-27, 2008 at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, CA. Now in its 14th year, the Festival has announced its roster of 317 films, selected from a record of more than 2,700 worldwide entries. ShortFest will showcase 53 World Premieres, 47 North American Premieres and 24 U.S. Premieres. The selection of films for screening and competition features star-studded casts as well as award-winning films from 40 countries around the world. All selections are structured into 51 themed programs covering a wide array of issues for specific and general audiences to enjoy. The complete list of this year's film programs will be available on www.psfilmfest.org on August 11. Festival Director Darryl Macdonald commented, "This year's ShortFest line-up reflects a return to more personal themes in the world of short film storytelling, and a move away from the 'big issue' themes of recent years, like the Iraq War, immigration and 9/11. That and the increasingly sophisticated use of technical innovations in the short filmmaking process are the two big stories that emerge from the short film world this year." "The quality of work from these films has been [...]
Balloon Above the Desert
Greet the sun or bid it farewell as you drift in beautiful desert skies in one of the most peaceful experiences of a lifetime. While floating effortlessly in one of our colorful hot air balloons, you will view breathtaking vistas of some of the most picturesque landscapes in California. Vineyards, polo fields, world famous golf courses, and exotic orchards are just a few of the unbelievable sights you will experience. Your flight direction is determined by the breeze. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com/ .
Amazing Experience
I was planning a surprise birthday trip for my partner when a good friend recommended the Hacienda at Warm Sands. We had vacationed many times in Palm Springs but in the last few years were disappointed in the resorts we picked. I went on the Hacienda’s web site and liked what I saw. I followed up by calling and talking to the staff. They were very helpful and informative, as I painstakingly went through my plans and sought their advice. They even offered to shop for any items we wanted in our room on arrival. Although we didn’t use this service, it is something we will use when we return. The staff was warm and inviting, anticipating our every need. A complimentary bottle of wine was waiting for my partner as a gift from the owners. The hotel was impeccably maintained, clean, and wanting for nothing. Each morning the breakfast buffet offered an assortment of items that were more than anticipated for being an expanded continental breakfast. The location in Warm Sands was within walking distance to downtown and many of the best restaurants and gay bars, although we used a rental car. The staff was well informed and familiar with local dining [...]
Elite Land Tours
Palm Springs tours to magnificent unspoiled, remote locations. Experience a sense of adventure and discovery with an unexpected twist - luxury! They will take you to breathtaking locations in air-conditioned comfort in the world's best-in-class all-terrain HUMMER H2 with knowledgeable, expert guides. Choose a spectacular backcountry adventure to a remote area of Joshua Tree National Park or go to the infamous San Andreas Fault where you can witness entire mountains pushed up (and out) by the earth's tremendous forces. Other adventures include a complete tour of the Salton Sea where you will see unusual geological oddities such as mud volcanoes and giant bubbling mud pots and a very special tour to the only wolf sanctuary in the world where you can actually interact with them - this is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Their tours have been featured on the Travel Channel, the Today Show, in Conde Nast Traveler, the Los Angeles Times, and numerous other publications worldwide. Elite Land Tours was recently awarded Attraction of the Year by the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority. They are the original Palm Springs Hummer tour and the only tour using authentic Hummers. All of our guides are well-trained and are continually acquiring the [...]
Hiking up on the Tram
Mt. San Jacinto State Park offers 54 miles of hiking trails located within a 14,000 acre pristine wilderness, one of the last in California. All trails are accessed by exiting the Tram's Mountain Station and descending a concrete pathway approximately .3 miles to Long Valley. In Long Valley there are picnic tables, water, Ranger Station, flush toilets and some easy trails. Long Valley Discovery Trail: Follow the nature trail posts around a ¾ mile (1.2 km) loop. This easy level trail provides an excellent introduction to the Park's plants and animals. Long Valley Discovery Trail: Follow the nature trail posts around a ¾ mile (1.2 km) loop. This easy level trail provides an excellent introduction to the Park's plants and animals. Desert View Trail: A 1.5 mile (2 km) trail leads to a number of scenic overlooks and forest views. Short climbs, moderately strenuous. Round Valley: A 2.5 miles of trail leads to picturesque Round Valley. Fairly level trails, short climbs, moderately strenuous. Wellmans Divide: From Round Valley to Wellmans Divide is a 1-mile hike with a 600 feet elevation gain. The view from here is truly spectacular. Looking west you can see the dome of the Palomar Observatory and to the southwest [...]
Wonderful visit to the Hacienda
This is our third visit to the Hacienda and as always we had a wonderful time. Jim, Maurice, Caleb, Tom and all the staff always welcome us back warmly. We usually visit in the low season (summer) mid week and often have one of the two pools to ourselves. Our favorite thing about the Hacienda is that it is mostly couples just wanting to hang out together without being in a cruisey environment - if your going to Palm Springs to simply hook-up, there are other resorts more in line with that vibe. We have made some good friends with other guests as well during our stays and keep in touch with them afterward. Palm Springs is a great place to do nothing but hang out by the pool, go to the gym, and eat. Mount San Jacinto is great trip up the tramway as a morning excursion. Restaurant wise, we recommend Wangs and Citron. There are lots of others. The World Gym has a nice facility and the staff and clientele are very friendly - if you’re under fifty you will feel like a youngster. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or [...]
Celebrate Summer in Palm Springs
It's all part of Palm Springs Summer Splash - a thirteen week Summer Celebration designed to put Palm Springs, California on everyone's Summer "To Do" List! Famous for its Sunny Winter weather, Palm Springs used to slow down for the Summer, but not anymore! The Desert Gay Tourism Guild has worked with area hotels, restaurants, bars, retailers and entertainment Venues to create a vibrant (and varied) line-up of special offers and special events that last throughout the Summer. There's something (and usually several things) to do every day, and, at night, all roads lead back to the pool for a midnight swim beneath the stars! So come on! Jump in and join our "Summer Splash!" For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com/ .