Our antique barn, just down the road from Joshua Tree, offers stunning thrifted decor amid picturesque desert beauty. Meander the dreamy, five-acre, nonprofit animal sanctuary and meet emus, mini horses, pigs, mini cows, and many more.
✔ Open Design Studio
✔ Antique bathing tub
✔ Cowboy Pool/ Hot Tub
✔ Lovers Outdoor Bathtubs
✔ Stunning Views
✔ Stargazing Platform
✔ Friendly Animals (Emus, Mini Horses, Mini Cows, Dogs, Pigs, Tortoise, Ducks!)
✔ Meditation Space
★ABOUT THE RANCH★
Welcome to Kaleidoscope Desert – a sanctuary of beauty, wonder, and respite.
Our furry and feathered friends – including curious emus, persistent goats, meandering piggies, free-range mini horses, ridiculous chickens, mouthy ducks and many more – will welcome you with open wings to their home amidst the breathtaking desert landscapes.
With four unique accommodations, from an art deco guesthouse to an antique barn, a floating tiny home to an iridescent star tower, there's an oasis for every traveler seeking solace. Here, art is everywhere, with installations, sculptures, and murals around every corner.
Kaleidoscope Desert is our garden of eden – a magic portal where nature and art create a truly transcendent experience.
The ranch has four places that we host guests in: The Art Deco Guest House, The Antique Barn, The Star Tower, and the Floating Container. And, yes! You can rent the whole place for you and your friends and have everything to yourself! It’s pretty amazing.
Exploring the ranch you'll find:
✔ Friendly Animals (Emus, Mini Horses, Mini Cows, Dogs, Pigs, Tortoise, Ducks!)
✔ Cowboy Pool/Hot Tub
✔ Lover's Double Outdoor Bathtubs
✔ Outdoor Dining Areas
✔ Firepits
✔ Cowboy Pool (Summer)/Wood-Burning Hot Tub (Winter)
✔ Stunning Views
✔ Stargazing Platform
✔ Under-The-Tree Meditation Space with a Persian Rug
✔ Lotus + Koi Pond
✔ Courtyard with Multiple Seating Areas
✔ Walking Trails
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★ABOUT THE BARN★
Previously a modest tin barn dating back to the 1940s, adorned with a large pink barn door, this delightful studio has undergone an extraordinary DIY makeover. While the pink doors serve as a reminder of its humble beginnings, the studio has now been elevated to a stunning and sophisticated space.
This spacious studio is adorned with vintage accents, wooden features, and a charming antique bathtub as its centerpiece. Large windows allow natural light to flood the space, offering an unobstructed view of the stunning San Jacinto mountain range. The decor is a delightful blend of cherished heirlooms passed down from our grandmothers, along with carefully curated finds sourced from estate sales, yard sales, and online markets.
Step outside and immerse yourself in five acres of stunning landscape, complete with mesmerizing amenities that offer a breathtaking view of San Jacinto looming over the valley. You will also be warmly greeted by our friendly co-hosts - a delightful menagerie consisting of 12 dogs, 2 mini-horses, 2 mini-cows, 4 goats, 7 pigs, 7 emus, and one giant Sulcata tortoise in addition to host of other smaller animals like chicken, ducks and guinea pigs.
BEDROOM / LIVING AREA
This space is adorned with antique rustic interior design and carefully selected vintage amenities and decorations.
✔ Queen-Size Bed with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ Antique Soaker Tub with a Hand-Held Shower Head
✔ Comfortable Sofa with Pillows
✔ Closet with Hangers and Shelves
✔ Dining Table with Seating for 3
KITCHEN
Within the barn, a well-appointed kitchen awaits, complete with all the necessary equipment, making it ideal for effortlessly crafting your favorite dishes and treats. This space boasts the latest in modern amenities, assuring a convenient and stress-free sojourn throughout your stay. Please note that the microwave works terribly at best.
✔ Stove
✔ Oven
✔ Refrigerator/Freezer
✔ Coffee Maker
✔ Hot Water Kettle
✔ Sink - Hot & Cold Water
✔ Trays
✔ Glasses
✔ Silverware
✔ Pots & Pans
BATHROOM
The stunning antique bath with handheld shower is the centerpiece of the barn. The extraordinary half bath has a sink and toilet and any amenities you should need.
★ OUTDOOR AREA ★
The sun-soaked property offers a fairy-tale, desert ambiance with magic around every corner, from the pastel picnic area to the Hollywood/Miami Vice pool lounge, from the mediation rug to the koi pond, and the lovers’ baths to the cowboy pool/hot tub.
If you don't know what to do, feel free to ask one of our co-hosts (animals) as they are always ready to help entertain you. Speaking of which...
★ ANIMALS ANIMALS ANIMALS ★
Please note that we have 12 dogs, 2 mini-horses, 2 mini-cows, 4 goats, 7 pigs, 7 emus, and one giant Sulcata tortoise in addition to a host of other smaller animals like chicken, ducks and guinea pigs. This means that you really must love animals to enjoy your stay here – they’re all friendly and will definitely come to say hello. Many of them you can hug and cuddle, and if you need help making that happen let us know 🙂
Here are some of their names, in case you're wondering. Dogs are Baby Shark, Tilt, Little Bear, Saucy, Lapsang, Souchong, Ocho, Squigs, Junior, Pancake, Loofa, and the Ancient One (aka Crouton). Pigs are Piggie Smalls (aka Big Pig), Skinny Pig, Nice Pig, Scaredy Pig, Clem, Dudu, and the little pink new guy TBD. Emus are Early and Later, Blondie, Spike, Later Jr., Mr. Pecks and an unnamed rare white emu. The tortoise is Comrade and the horses are THOT (that horse over there) and A Horse With No Name. The cows are Big Head and Bug Eyes. Goats are Zoomer, Nugget, Maniac, and Girl Goat. There’s more, but we’ll leave it here.
Our beloved livestock guardian dogs, 3 Anatolian Shepherds and 1 Great Pyranees (all rescued) diligently protect the ranch from coyotes and may bark at night. We understand that this may be bothersome to some guests and we provide earplugs as a courtesy to ensure a peaceful night's rest.