Summary:
Welcome to The Moondance By The Cohost Company!
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► @themoondancejoshuatree
• 2.5 private acres of fresh air
• Cowboy Tub Pool to cool off this summer (Unavailable from Nov-March)
• Hot tub w/ lounge chairs
• Propane firepit
• Propane BBQ
• Outdoor shower
• Record player
• Horseshoe Pit
• Gorgeous sweeping views
• Mini-split heating/AC systems
• Fully-equipped kitchen
• XL Jenga
• 2,000 sq ft
The Space:
The Moondance: Joshua Tree is a private, modern bohemian retreat on 2.5 acres of desert land, nestled among Joshua trees, Cholla and Beavertail cacti, and creosotebush, just half a mile from the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park. Soak in the hot tub and enjoy 360 degree views of the region, from giant boulder-piled mountains to the South, the vast Mojave Desert to the North and East, and a stunning, unobstructed vista of San Gorgonio Mountain, the tallest mountain in Southern California, to the West.
The property is quiet and secluded, yet also conveniently located just a quick, 5 minute drive into Joshua Tree Village. The Moondance: Joshua Tree is a fully re-imagined original 1961 mid-century former horse ranch estate inspired by the natural landscape and music history of the region. Each detail of our home has been carefully curated fusing modern and vintage, minimalist and organic, and our design choices have been inspired by our passion for creating a space where our guests can experience ‘hygge’ in the high desert.
Our space aims to bring people together and provide solitude, to encourage indulgence and simplicity, to inspire creativity and provide rest.
The Moondance: Joshua Tree is the ideal venue for:
• Retreat hosts looking for a healing space
• Couples seeking desert solitude
• Friends determined to commune under star-filled desert night skies
• Families gathering for special reunions
• One-of-a-kind weddings
• Artists hoping to push through creative boundaries
• Companies wanting a group of employees to soar
Guest Access:
BEDROOM BREAKDOWNS
-#1 Master Bedroom:
-King Casper Bed (can be converted to Two Twins)
-Article rattan daybed (suitable for child or someone shorter than 5'6")
-Option Twin rollaway bed (nice soft foam mattress)
#2 Guest Bedroom:
-Queen Bed
-Option Twin rollaway bed (nice soft foam mattress)
#3 Guest Bedroom:
-Queen Bed
-Option Twin rollaway bed (nice soft foam mattress)
#4 Living Room:
-Daybed with trundle (2 twin beds)
The kitchen has all the usual flatware, cookware, dishes and prep tools. There is a refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, stove (electric), coffee maker, Chemex, Capresso burr grinder, toaster, and a microwave oven.
The dining room table and bar table can accommodate up to 10 people.
No more than 10 people may spend the night on the property without written permission.
Getting Around:
You will need a car, but taxis and Ubers are available as well.
Other Things to Note:
◦ PET
We do allow dog, and there'll be a nonrefundable pet fee of $100 per pet.
-We are unable to accommodate cats due to the owner's severe allergy. Appreciate your understanding!
◦ THINGS TO NOTE:
Fenced yard: Not fully fenced
Outdoor Surveillance: We have 3 outdoor cameras 3 Rings at the front of the house. These are for your protection! We don't see into any private areas, or the back at all.
◦ Wildlife: this is the rural desert and we share the space with the wildlife. You may encounter desert ants, mice, coyotes, or if you’re lucky a bobcat.
◦ Additionally, any unauthorized late check-out beyond the 15-minute grace period will incur a $100 fee
◦ Items left behind will incur a minimum return shipping fee of $50, depending on the shipping address
◦ RULES:
Noise ordinance:
Quiet hours are 10pm-7am. No external speakers allowed. Any noise related discrepancies will result in at least a $1000 fine.
◦ SMOKING POLICY
No smoking inside the house or within 10ft. Smoke residue will result in excessive cleaning fees
◦ Restricted Areas:
Any locked closet or room is restricted. If forcibly entered you could be held liable for any unaccounted for item.
◦ Hot Tub/Pool:
Hot Tub Use: Please avoid using the hot tub immediately after it’s been serviced, as chemical levels are temporarily elevated. We have weekly pool cleanings, this day may fall on your stay and your cooperation will keep the hot tub clean and balanced at all times.
Please rinse off any oils, lotions, or substances before entering the spa, as these can affect water quality and cause discoloration.
No drinking in the hot tub, please.
Be sure to keep the cover on when not in use, especially since we're in the desert and debris can easily get into the water.
Any misuse of the hot tub may result in an additional charge for extra maintenance.
Note on Cowboy Pool: The cowboy pool is a seasonal amenity and is closed during the winter months to protect the pipes from freezing and bursting. Cowboy pools are unavailable from November through March.
◦ Photoshoots & Video:
No un permitted photoshoots or videoing at the home. If you would like to use our home for those purposes please send us a message. Any unauthorized filming will result in a $5000 violation and production fee.
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◦ GUIDED MEDITATION / HYPNOTHERAPY
Enjoy a relaxing guided meditation or a healing hypnotherapy session full of self-discovery with renowned hypnotherapist, spiritual teacher, author, and founder of Desert Reset retreat, Cynthia Morgan.
◦ STAR TOUR
If you would like a better view of the night sky there is a company called Sky Watcher that offers a “Star Tour".
◦ MASSAGE
For convenience, privacy, and relaxation, guests can request an in-house massage with Ryan Mussen of Mojave Massage. Book a neuromuscular therapeutic deep tissue massage, sports massage, swedish relaxation massage, or even a sound meditation session.
◦ PRIVATE SOUND BATH
Ryan Mussen also does amazing private in-home sound baths.
◦ DESERT PLANT WALK
Piper Lee Pipkin also offers Desert Plant Walks and Medicine Making workshops
◦ YOGA INSTRUCTOR
If you are interested in having a yoga instructor teach private classes at the house please contact us for referrals.
◦ PAPPY & HARRIET'S
If you plan to have dinner at Pappy & Harriet’s, we strongly recommend making an advance reservation.
◦ WEDDINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS
If you're interested in having a wedding or special event please let us know. There are additional fees.
◦ PHOTOSHOOTS
If you're interested in having a photoshoot please let us know. There are additional fees.
◦ SOCIAL MEDIA
If you plan on sharing your experience on social media, please tag us!
◦ CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Palm Springs, CA (PSP) – 55 mins
Ontario, CA (ONT) – 1 hour 30 mins
Orange County, CA (JWA) – 2 hours
Long Beach, CA (LGB) – 2 hours 30 mins
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) – 2 hours 30 mins
San Diego, CA (SAN) – 2 hours 45 mins
◦ ABOUT THE OWNERS
We’re Grace, Zach, and Michelle. We’re family. We’re collaborators. We’re dreamers. We love the simple life. We live together in a family compound in the hippie enclave of Topanga in the Santa Monica Mountains where we live by the Danish concept of hygge.
Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) means cozy contentment and well-being, or the art of creating intimacy in solitude, in togetherness, and in your environment. For us, hygge is embracing the simple things that bring joy to our lives, from the boisterous, like hosting gourmet family dinners at our compound or impromptu jam sessions and karaoke nights in our living room, to the quiet, like curling up in a favorite nook with a cup of coffee and a book or taking long walks in the mountains.
Our dream is to create spaces that help others find hygge in their lives, by finding joy in the present and well-being in balance. Our spaces aim to bring people together and provide solitude, to encourage indulgence and simplicity, to inspire creativity and provide rest.
Grace is a musician, a gourmet cook, a trekker, a film finance executive, has an eye for design and loves creating spaces that mix nordic design with one-of-a-kind, vintage touches.
Zach is a backpacker, a woodworker, an engineer, a real estate lawyer, sings like Marc Cohn and has a knack for building things with his hands.
Michelle is a social entrepreneur, a nature lover, a storyteller, a pianist, and an inspirer of dreams.
We hope we get to share our space and our hygge with you!
Interaction with Guests:
The Cohost Company is on standby at all times for anything you need.
