Coachella Music Festival Tipis
Coachella Music Festivals Drive Buyers to East Coachella Valley. Being a Local and also a Polo player, I remember when I heard that Indio would be hosting the first Coachella Music Festival. We pretty much all thought, “In Indio…who’s going to come all the way to Indio?” Look at us now! The Eastern Coachella Valley cities of La Quinta, Indio, Coachella, Thermal and Vista Santa Rosa have become popular destination sites for Music Festival Attendees..who knew???
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The Living Desert in South Palm Desert
The Living Desert in Palm Desert; Coachella Valley Treasure. Absolutely, one of the BEST “Things to Do” here in the Coachella Valley, The Living Desert, is also a great source of pride amongst Locals. The entry with it’s beautiful Lion sculptures, only hints at the wonderful day, or night, ahead for you, your family, friends or our Seasonal visitors. Located off of Portola in South Palm Desert, The Living Desert is what it’s name implies..a Living world you won’t find anywhere else in our Desert Valley.
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Joseph Stuart is among the players preparing for 2016. (courtesy of David Lominska)
Coachella Valley Polo & HITS Updates: Time for another update on upcoming “happenings” at our Coachella Valley Polo Clubs, as well as our HITS Horse Show upcoming season. As I’ve mentioned, the Polo and Horse Show industries bring a tremendous amount of traffic..actual cars, along with people, to our Eastern Coachella Valley cities of La Quinta, Indio, Coachella, Thermal and Vista Santa Rosa. These annual pilgrimages are immediately followed by the insurgence of Coachella Valley Music Festival Attendees! The East Valley is preparing to Rock-n-Roll!! If you’re looking for Equestrian Property, Land or a home, give me a call at 760-285-3578.
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Coachella Valley closed Sales!
Coachella Valley Properties that SOLD over last month! It’s fun to check out what’s been selling amongst our Coachella Valley cities. Today, I’ve chosen 5 properties that closed over the past 30 days or so..all closing at $1,000,000 or more. Our priciest sale (per the MLS) was at The Vintage Club in Indian Wells. I’ve also gone over the hill to Temecula as it’s a HOT area right now. Vintners and Equestrians are heading to Temecula!
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Rooms with lake side view in La Quinta
Lake La Quinta in La Quinta, CA. has a Hotel! There are several unique features of Lake La Quinta that are specific to it alone. One is, of course, the Lakeside living, with motorized boats and boat docks available. Very unique here in the Coachella Valley. But it has another exceptional offering..a boutique Hotel. The Chateau at Lake La Quinta. The Chateau has just undergone a multi-million dollar face lift, and looks unbelievable.
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Arnold Palmers’ Restaurant is walking distance away…
Desert Club Estates in La Quinta, Calif. This is a very unique neighborhood. It’s location is brillliant, tucked behind The Citrus Golf Club and across the street from The Tradition Golf Club. Put on your tennis, grab your bike, or jump into your Golf Cart and head to Silver Rock Resort, Arnold Palmers’ Restaurant, Old Town La Quinta, Fritz Burns park for a game of Tennis. Behind the wall on the corner of Washington and 52nd lies this non-gated, non-golf course community with NO monthly HOA’s!
What I love the best about this “hole in the wall” desert community, is the location. You can literally walk across Washington at Tampico, and head to the La Quinta Library, take a Yoga class at the Yoga studio, take a stroll through the park like grounds of the La Quinta Civic Center, hit the new Wellness Center, or head on to Old town La Quinta to shop or grab a meal. Biking is another way to get around. If you want exercise, head across 52nd to the Fritz Burns Park, where there are public Tennis courts, a public Pool, or watch the kids in the Skate Park. Hiking? Just head up Bermudas to the Top of the Cove, where there are several Trail heads, and head out. Golf at the public Silverrock course, or several nearby other public golf courses.
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La Quinta Cove; known for diversity
La Quinta Cove; A favorite of Locals and Visitors. The “Cove”, as Locals refer to it, has been a favorite of mine since my Polo playing days. When I, and maybe one or two other players needed a seasonal place to stay, we almost always chose the La Quinta Cove. We could find a nice home, in a beautiful area, that was reasonably priced, and just far enough away from the Polo fields to give us a bit of autonomy. It still remains a favorite today. The Cove is an eclectic collection of single family homes, approx. 1200 of them, that hug the base of the mountains in one of the prettiest Coves in the desert.
No HOA’s here, and it’s very obvious! Homes can be any architectural style, and a wide range of Colors. The Cove is also home to approx. 28 “Casitas” that were built in the 1930’s – 40’s, and originally sold as retreats for many of Hollywood’s celebrities of the time. Classic adobe, with red tile roofs, white stucco walls, and original wood doors, the original Casitas were built in the style of the La Quinta Hotel, and are still much in demand.
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Ma Rouge in Yucca Valley, CA.
Black Rock Campground in Yucca Valley, Calif. What is so magical about this Campground? The first time I saw it, I just could not believe it. It’s like being out in the middle of the high desert, think Joshua Tree Park, yet there is a specific area to park your horse trailer and keep your horses! Sweet.
On your way up, you’ll pass the newly re-opened, (2015), Hawk’s Landing Golf Club. Designed for people who don’t have the time for an entire 18 hole game, it is designed with two 6-hole loops..meant to bring the fun back into the game! Side note here..there is an events co-ordinator at the club so if you have a special event coming up, you might consider this beautiful high desert setting. On to Black Rock…
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The Tackroom Tavern is right next to The Date Shed
The Date Shed in Indio, California. If you’re looking for a good Music Venue in our East Valley City of Indio, be sure to hit The Date Shed. It’s very easy to find. Head to the Empire Polo Club off of Monroe St. The entry to The Date Shed is just North of the entry to The Tackroom Tavern and the Polo Club. The music at this venue is progressive, and the clientele is young..under 40 for the most part.
The Date Shed, owned and operated by Alex Haagen IV, has continued to make it’s mark on our East Valley Music scene. Local Bands, New Bands, Up and Comers, established Bands..all come to The Date Shed. It’s a fun venue, so if you’re in town looking at Indio Homes, in town for the Coachella Music Festival or Stagecoach, Polo Games, the HITS horseshow ,or maybe just on a Golf Holiday, check it out..
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The Hideaway Club, La Quinta, California will be offering a spectacular Custom, single family home for sale. This will be the only Southwest Facing home for UNDER $3,000,000! Located on one of the most unique lots in the club because there is only one neighbor..the Hideway has graciously provided, and maintains, a very large rolling Berm to the North. Not only does that make this corner home site feel MUCH larger, but it also provides an extraordinary buffer providing the homeowners with privacy. To top it off this berm has HOA maintained flowing streams and waterfalls. Pretty unusual on a golf course!
The Berm Creek on the right of the Pool
This home is approximately 5,700 sf with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, including an over sized detached Casita. Built in 2007, this incredible home has been recently updated by it’s current owners. New Interior paint, new Light fixtures and custom Chandeliers, a new floor in the Master Suite, and updated Landscaping and exterior lights. Master Suite, guest bedroom, dining room and Den are on the entry floor. A beautiful wooden staircase leads upstairs to a second Master Suite, with kitchenette, walk in closets and master bathroom. The balcony offers stunning views up the Fairway to the mountains beyond..
Balcony View over the spa to the Fairway
This light filled home is perfect for a family.
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