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Joshua Tree Guide

October 24, 2017

Although the otherworldly desert landscape of Joshua Tree has been calling me for years, it wasn’t until this past month (after nearly 10 years of living in Southern California!) that we finally made our way there.

For decades, Joshua Tree has been known as an eclectic outpost for artists, musicians and others in search of solitude and spiritual awakening, but in the past several years especially, a new wave of makers and wellness folk have been quietly establishing the next generation of desert chic. Called by the peace, freedom and creative possibility of simple living, and ushered in by affordable home prices, Joshua tree is a utopia of locally made goods, great vintage finds, recycled art, bohemian airBnB’s, mid-century design, stock tank pools, artisanal pop-up shops and healthy restaurants.

Some favorite Joshua Tree dweller’s instagram accounts from top L, clockwise: lilystockman, m.parkestudio, alaalison, the_brick_house

To be sure I’m not painting an unrealistic picture– Joshua Tree does not share the glitz of Palm Springs. The Mojave Desert towns that make up the greater J-Tree area (primarily Yucca Valley, Pioneertown, Twentynine Palms, and Wonder Valley) are linked by long, mostly empty dusty roads, and the majority of attractions included here are clustered in unassuming strip malls along the 29 Palms Highway. But this is all part of the allure. Here, it’s rough-and-tumble old west vibe is all about the essentials. Getting back to basics (in terms of both life and luxury) and embracing the harsh beauty that the desert offers is what you come here for.

Our 36-hour stay was surely not long enough to truly get to know the area, yet it was somehow enough time to both check out nearly everything we wanted and completely recharge. Our home base was the Acacia House, where we stayed with our good friends and favorite travel partners for this much anticipated baby-free getaway. Between hiking around the national park, poking in the local shops, obsessing over every bite at La Copine, and balancing our chakras at the Integration, we spent the weekend cozy at home. BBQ-ing, listening to their impeccably curated record collection, staring up at the milky way, laughing late into the night and waking up the sunrise, it was just the escape we needed. Check out the place below as well as a guide to Joshua Tree at the very bottom with some great spots to check out when you’re in town.

Fresh juice delivery by Angela de la Agua

BKB ceramic beauties

don’t miss la copine!

the integretron

JOSHUA TREE GUIDE

 

*a super general map as I always find it helpful to be able to visualize where things are in relation to one another…for reference, Joshua Tree National Park and the Integratron are 20 miles/ 30 mins apart and the items clustered together are literally next door*

 

FLAMINGO HEIGHTS/ LANDERS

A | The Integratron
An acoustically-perfect dome offering sound baths of harmonic sound frequencies produced by quartz singing bowls. A deeply relaxing and unique experience.
B | La Copine
Fresh, delicious modern dishes with an eclectic vibe. Hands down the best food you’ll find in the area. Expect a wait!
C | Moon Wind Trading Co

PIONEERTOWN

D | The Acacia House
Gorgeous. Cozy. Perfect for two couples!
E | Gamma Gulche land parcel
If you want to do some hiking outside of the national park, this is a gorgeous place to explore
F | Pappy + Harriet’s
A local institution. Live music, average food – the place to go after dark.

JOSHUA TREE

G | BKB ceramics
A beautiful collection of local pottery and curated goods
H | Joshua Tree Coffee Co
Delicious coffee- but inside standing room only and no food served here!
I | Saturday farmers market
For a food desert, I’m surprised to say that the nectarines I picked up were honestly the best I’ve ever had.
J | Noah Purifoy Foundation
An outdoor museum featuring industrial-style installations
K | Joshua Tree Health Foods
L | Natural Sisters Cafe
M |Grateful Desert herb shoppe
N | Crossroads Cafe
O | Joshua Tree National Park

YUCCA VALLEY

Q | The End Vintage
R | Hoof and Horn
S | Frontier Cafe
__Wonder Valley
Incredible olive oil and other gorgeous goods. Currently not open as a retail space but their website is definitely worth checking out!

 

all photos taken either by Brian Glodney or me

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