Modern Garden Tour

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Modernism Week, a unique array of private gardens and landscapes has been assembled.

The tour includes: A new home designed by local architect Lance O’Donnell is enveloped by a generous Modern landscape conceived by one of the homeowners. With strong geometric lines and embraced by the surrounding Gartrin hiking trail, this is a stunning property never previously seen by the public.

Tucked up against the mountains near the south end of Palm Canyon, there is a secret enclave of homes situated on a private lane. Between the homes and the mountains lies a wild natural wash. When the current homeowners first acquired the property their “backyard” was nothing but debris. After removing many dumpsters of dead foliage and discarded household items, they created a new desert park. They have established walking trails, filling the park with a stunning array of native plantings much appreciated by monarch butterflies and other wildlife. This is a magnificent example of desert landscaping in its most natural state.

The chic Twin Palms neighborhood is home to two horticulturists who have transformed their street-facing corner lot with a fantastic variety of succulents, some quite rare. Their private backyard contains a multitude of miniature moments such as a hummingbird garden, espaliered wall-clinging vines, and a lovely collection of planted midcentury and modern pottery.

At the north end of town in Vista Las Palmas is a garden developed around the theme of concentric circles inspired by a Wassily Kandinsky painting. This recently renovated and expanded midcentury home, situated on one of the neighborhood’s circular cul-de-sacs, faces truly majestic views of the mountains.

Further north is a charming and surprising landscape that isn’t afraid of color! From the stunning trio of totems by sculptor Dustin Gimbel, to the snappy furnishings and accouterments, this garden is a delight.

Along the route, Garden Tour participants have the opportunity to discover a variety of Palm Springs’ most iconic neighborhoods.

$80

Things To KnowAll ages
This is an outdoor activity
Parking available
Walking activity
Early arrival for check-in required
No smoking or e-cigarettes

Important InformationPlease check in no sooner than 15 minutes before nor later than 15 minutes after the entry time on your ticket.
The tour will occur rain or shine.
There are six (6) gardens on this tour.
Some gardens on the tour may not be wheelchair accessible and have limited parking in the immediate vicinity; walking from available street parking to the gardens may be required.
Comfortable shoes, water and sunscreen are recommended.
A map, wristband and brochure will be provided at check-in.
The organizer of this event is Modernism Week.

Check-in Location CAMP, Hyatt Palm Springs
285 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262View Map

Photo Credits: Millicent Harvey {"locationAddressVisibility":"visible"}