The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa

Sunday Brunch

Our Wedding

Our Story

Details

Wedding Party

Photos

Q + A

Registry

The airport closest and most convenient to the venue is the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). Nearly all major airlines will get you there, with the exception of Southwest. Alternatively, Ontario International Airport (ONT) is about a 90-minute drive. You can fly into LAX, but it's 140 miles away, and you'll have to contend with LA's legendary traffic. In the Palm Springs area, public transportation is minimal but taxis and Uber are available. You may want to rent a car. Most hotels have free parking.

We have blocked a limited number of rooms at the Miramonte Resort &amp; Spa (http://www.miramonteresort.com/) in Indian Wells for May 12 and 13. It's a lovely hotel not too far from The Living Desert. If you want to stay there, you must reserve a room for at least those two nights (additional nights at the reduced rate are also available up to 2 days before or after). Please reserve early! If you try to reserve a room, and you are told that the block has filled, please email Drake or me. We will try to get additional rooms at the reduced rate. The number to call is 800-237-2926.Here is a list of other hotels that are close to the venue: Embassy Suites Hotel Palm Desert Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort Holiday Inn Express, Palm Desert Desert Breezes Resort, Palm Desert Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I and II, Palm DesertIf you're looking to accommodate a larger group of people, we have found some lovely properties on VRBO. Search the towns of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Indio, and Cathedral City.

Travel

Ride up and over Mt. San Jacinto State Park in the world's largest rotating tramcars, and take in the spectacular 360-degree views. Starting from the valley floor, the tram, 2.5-mile (4-km) route ascends 5,873 feet (1,790 m) up into the pristine wilderness of the park, where variety of recreational activities await you.
At the top of the mountain, the 14,000-acre (5,665-ha) Mt. San Jacinto State Park offers 54 miles (86 km) of hiking trails, campgrounds, a ranger station, and an Adventure Center. The Adventure Center, open mid-November through mid-April (snow conditions permitting), rents cross-country skis and snowshoes.
Take in the amazing views of the valley floor from Mountain Station observation decks, check out the Natural History Museum, or get a bite to eat at one of the two restaurants or the cocktail lounge.
Finish your visit by perusing the gift shop and watching a special documentary on the history of the tramway, then take the tram back down to the valley floor, watching the Sonoran Desert as you descend.

Aerial Tramway Ride & Mt. San Jacinto State Park

The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating entity governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees composed of the children and grandchildren of Leonore and Walter Annenberg. The Trustees and staff are working together to create what the Annenbergs envisioned: a 200-acre estate and historic residence that provides a place of tranquility and hospitality where national and international leaders from a range of fields–beginning with the President of the United States–may convene to "promote world peace and facilitate international agreement."

Sunnylands Center & Gardens

Joshua Tree National Park

Things to Do

Becky + Drake

Becky + Drake

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