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The Twin Palms Ar t House PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA your palm springs home base, always Good Neighbor Policy: An explainer Listen to this page Overview Welcome to the self-service 'explainer' for the Pre-Stay Briefing on the Palm Springs Good Neighbor policy as mandated by the City of Palm Springs and delivered by The Twin Palms Art House. A set of Good Neighbor regulations Our local government has put in place a set of clear community rules that apply to all guests and hosts of short-term vacation rentals. We recommend you read or listen to all three of the tabs below before your upcoming pre-stay briefing. Please also note that after the briefing the City requires all guests to attest to having participated and you'll be directed to an online way to quickly do that. We greatly appreciate your participation and understanding. Want more detail? The local standard of good neighborliness The standards - known as the Good Neighbor Policy - set out our local communities agreed standard of behavior, that is what we see as good neighborliness in Palm Springs. Below is the full version of the policy as issued by the City. Note that a summary of this also appears in the house guide. Mandated in-person briefing The regulations require that hosts not only share a copy of these documents with guests but also provide a short briefing on what they mean and that all guests 18 years of age and above must attend. Unfortunately this briefing cannot be in the form of a pre-recorded video and must occur no sooner than the 24-hours before a booking commences. We undertake a short video conference using Google Meets the day prior to your arrival to get this done but can be flexible in terms of timing and the availability of a second round briefing to accommodate things like travel schedules so we can ensure all guests are covered. No special software is needed for a Google Meets call, just an internet connection and any browser. We would expect the session to take no longer than five (5) minutes of your time and ask that you work with your party to land on an agreeable time slot in the provided three hour window (4-7pm) on the day before your arrival and then use the booking tool below to lock that in. Mandated signed statement attesting attendance Following the briefing attendees must sign a Statement of Rules and Regulations attesting that they did indeed receive the briefing. This statement is a document created and required by Palm Springs City. You will be given a password to an attestation form that will take no longer than about 20-30 seconds to complete. Once that is done we will have reached the end of the regulatory process and we can all refocus on making sure you have a fabulous stay in Palm Springs. City brochure

The homepage for The Twin Palms Art House, a luxury short term vacation rental situated in the beautiful Twin Palms in Palm Springs. California. For potential guests the site contains detailed information about the property and it's surrounds and the ability to directly make a booking. For existing reservation holders and currently in-residence guests the site is a one stop shop to register your reservation and get all the information you need when staying with us. Your Palm Springs home base, always we're glad you're here our goal is to give you a truly vibrant, creative and thoroughly Palm Springs home base @thetwinpalmsarthouse #thetwinpalmsarthouse PS CITY NO. 003629 INFORM INFORMATION & GUIDANCE "We wanted an iconic mid-century modern Palm Springs experience, and we got it!" Carolyn, February 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION " Officially ruined all future vacations — nothing’s topping this Palm Springs magic. Our stay at this Palm Springs property was absolutely incredible!" Ellen, April 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Your home base Welcome to The Twin Palms Art House, where the color of Palm Springs invites you to let your creativity run free as you explore our amazing little desert city, or do absolutely nothing at all by our private pool. Your choices are endless when you have a home base. Color Amenity Splash Expression Nature It's certainly a house of color. Come explore it and find your vibrancy. We're all about amenities. Review ours starting in the kitchen, chef. If you like water, we like you. Our art is our expression. Come join the discussion. The beauty of the desert is truly a gift, and we love presents. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Amenity Splash Expression Nature Color Surround yourself with the colors of midcentury We take our commitment to vibrancy rather seriously. Across this three-bedroom, three-bathroom property that sleeps six people, you'll never be wanting if you like a dash of creative mid-century modern inspired color. Explore the house x 3 x 3 x 6 Reserve "...it is superb as in the pictures: it captures the 'spirit of Palm Springs' perfectly!" Céline & Bertrand, August 2025 "The interior design set this home apart from others houses available." Michelle, November 2024 "This a really cool, interesting, and fun place to stay! Jeremy, March 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP "In addition to the brilliantly curated art throughout the house and private, relaxing vibe of the property itself, this house is the most well-thought out and organized rental I’ve ever stayed in." Shea & Chelsea, June 2026 TO MAKE A RESERVATION Color Splash Expression Nature Amenity A kitchen ready for you, chef We know how important the amenities are when staying in a short-term rental. Take our kitchen, it's ready for you or your crew to cook up a storm, although you’ll likely find yourself drawn outside... Just off the kitchen, the new BBQ and alfresco dining area sit under a canopy of sparkling festival lights. It’s an easy, inviting spot to grill dinner and enjoy the desert air long after the sun goes down. Full amenities list Reserve "The kitchen is a chef's dream, fully equipped for gourmet meals and serving over a dozen guests." Michael, December 2025 "Great house, perfect amenities... plenty of kitchenware" Céline & Bertrand, August 2025 "The home is incredibly well-appointed with ample seating inside and out... the bathrooms were stocked with plenty of plush towels." Michael, December 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP "Designed to delight in every corner" Debbie, December 2024 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Color Amenity Expression Nature Splash The outdoor suite Escape the heat, enjoy the heat . Whatever your preference you can do it in total comfort and privacy in our pool, spa and outdoor rain shower, collectively what we call 'the outdoor suite' #splash Reserve "The pool area felt like a private oasis perfect for relaxing in the sunshine or winding down under the stars." Flandrienne, April 2025 "We especially enjoyed hanging by the pool during the day and sitting out at night at the firepit." Lisa, March 2025 "The exterior is completely private and carefully designed for outdoor living, with a lavish, protected lounge over looking the pool area" Carolyn, March 2025 & January 2026 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP "I loved how quintessentially Palm Springs this property is. The decor is really fun and really put us into a vacation mindset. We have done many rentals for vacation and this is the most well thought out and accommodating place we have ever stayed. Elizabeth, April 2026 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Color Amenity Splash Nature Expression Always live artfully We love art, we love expression. It fills us with memories of lands afar, of what (and who) could have been, and what still can be. It's escapism and its right here, all at once. Come stay artfully with us and form your own view. Explore our art Reserve "The Twin Palms Art House was charming, cozy, retro and filled with a wide range of entertaining art and sculptures, loved it all.... Carolyn, March 2025 & January 2026 "Gorgeous artwork, stylish furniture, and vintage touches that made it feel both luxurious and welcoming." Flandrienne, April 2025 " The large art collection is well-curated and, like the house, both impressive and whimsical. Carolyn, March 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP " Wonderful home with everything you could possibly need. Great house with beautiful & fun decor and great outdoor spaces including a pool. Would recommend to anyone staying in Palm Springs. " Donna, March 2026 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Color Amenity Splash Expression Nature Back to nature The garden is a curated celebration of our desert, featuring a striking collection of architectural cacti and native plantings, all framing the iconic twin Washingtonian palms that give the neighborhood its name and which were planted when construction began back in 1959. Come, chill by the firepit and watch the sunset over the San Jacinto Mountains. Let's go outside Reserve "A beautiful desert garden that wraps around the house and includes outdoor dining and multiple gathering spots." Carolyn, February 2025 & January 2026 " Superb outdoors... extremely relaxing stay." Céline & Bertrand, August 2025 "The garden was lush and beautifully maintained." Flandrienne, April 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP " The home was absolutely beautiful-stylishly decorated, comfortable, and immaculately clean " Chris, April 2025 TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP The rest of our site is structured into four areas learn about the house, twin palms & palm springs learn reserve t ime to make a reservation ensuring we all comply with local rules register get information & guidance for when you're in-residence inform TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Next steps? Quick links Direct links to our content across all four areas Learn Material accessible to everyone & helpful when deciding to book as well as during any stay the house the garden guest experiences twin palms our top 10 local food travel times warm-up FAQs terms of service TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Reserve Where you can book The Twin Palms Art House reservations TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Register Accessing an overview and each step directly (steps require password) registration step one step two step three TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Inform Material designed for our registered guests house rules house guide departure our art emergency peacock follies TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Local weather TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP

GARDEN OUR learn about: I love desert gardening. Now there's four words I never thought would come out of my mouth, and yet, out they come. Particularly when I garden, I've pondered why they do. I've distilled my thinking down to three reasons that the flora (and fauna) of the desert inspire me so much. I figure this was as good a place as any to share them so below that's exactly what I do and I use them as a way of introducing you to some of my desert favorites. Adam Let me first confess that I don't take it all too seriously. I fail as frequently as I succeed. My plants variously survive, die, flourish, struggle, drown and expire, but each time I learn a bit more, get a bit better at it and I have a bunch of chill fun doing it all over again. Come and enjoy the desert, my home , The Twin Palms Art House, and its gardens and see what you think. Artfully, Host/Owner The Twin Palms Art House Palm Springs TO MAKE A RESERVATION Why desert gardens inspire (including of course the one at The Twin Palms Art House) 1 The art of endurance 2 Shifts in perspective 3 Intentional beauty TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Inspiration 1 2 3 The art of endurance Each cactus and succulent is a masterpiece of survival, turning harsh conditions into striking form Spiral cactus Moroccan Mound Moroccan Mound Euphorbia resinifera Listen to this section Geometric perfection The Moroccan Mound is a study in geometric perfection. It doesn't grow in the wild, sprawling way of other plants; instead, it builds itself into a tight, emerald fortress of uniform columns. Origin & History The Moroccan Mound is basically a living relic. Long before it graced the gardens of Palm Springs, it was prized by the physicians of antiquity. King Juba II, the monarch of Mauretania (roughly modern-day Morocco and Algeria) and previously the king of Numidia had discovered it growing in the Atlas Mountains. He named it after his Greek physician, Euphorbus (its scientific name is Euphorbia resinifera ). It is often noted that Juba chose the name as a bit of a joke; the plant was fleshy and stout, much like his "well-fed" physician (in Greek, euphorbos translates to "well-fed" or "good fodder"). The Atlas Mountains in North Africa Medical uses: from poison to modern pharma King Juba II didn't just name the plant; he wrote a dedicated treatise on its properties, which the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder later cited extensively, making it one of the oldest documented medicinal plants in human civilization. The dried latex, known as Euphorbium, was one of the most famous (and feared) drugs in the ancient world. It appears to have had three main uses - as a purgative, as a topical treatment and as a poison. First, as a purgative, it was used to induce a "drastic" laxative effect (watch-out!). The reaction it induced was so violent however that it eventually fell out of favor for internal use. Then it had common topical uses such as after a snakebite, as an eye salve for clearing vision and even "waking sufferers from lethargy" by applying it to the nostrils. Finally comes its deployment as a potent poison. In this guise it was frequently used on arrow tips due to its highly caustic nature, in a fascinating modern twist, today the plant is at the center of cutting-edge pain research. It contains resiniferatoxin (RTX), an ultrapotent analog of capsaicin (the heat in chili peppers), however RTX is roughly 1,000 to 10,000 times hotter than capsaicin. Research is focused on using RTX to "turn off" specific pain-sensing neurons without affecting other sensations like touch or temperature and it's currently being tested for treating intractable pain in advanced cancer and severe osteoarthritis. How did you get here? For each of the plants featured in this Gardens section of our website, one of the obvious questions is how the hell did you end up in a garden in Palm Springs, California? For some the journey waas short and seems almost inevitable, for others, not so much. I would put the Moroccan Mound firmly in the second category. The Moroccan Mound didn't arrive as a single historic "event" but rather through two distinct waves of botanical interest. First, in the late 1800s, European botanists and "plant hunters" began exporting Moroccan flora to botanical gardens in the UK and France. From there, cuttings made their way to North America via the U.S. Department of Agriculture and early academic botanical gardens (like those in Philadelphia and New York) where it was initially kept as a "greenhouse curiosity" because of its medicinal fame and its striking, cactus-like appearance. And today.... It was in the second wave we see this fascinating plant first arrive in our region. From the late 1920s through to the mid-1950s a fascination with Mediterranean and desert landscaping took hold across California. What drove this? Climate, access and design. First and probably foremost was a climatic match - the weather across large parts of California lines up with that of the Mediterranean and/or North Africa. Without this, the other forces become irrelevant. But with this match-up in hand, next came the arrival of wider knowledge of and access to the plant. Most noteably this occured via whats known as The Huntington Collection. I nstitutions like the Huntington Botanical Gardens in Pasadena (established in 1903) and still very much well worth a visit today were instrumental in importing African and Mediterranean succulents to Southern California. They trialed these plants for the local climate, finding that the arid, frost-free regions—like the Coachella Valley—were perfect matches for the Atlas Mountains. Lastly comes the match between the plant and the design movement we know as mid-century modernism. By the 1950s, the "clean lines" and geometric structure of Euphorbia resinifera became highly desirable for the burgeoning architectural movement in Palm Springs. Its low-maintenance, sculptural "mound" shape fit the minimalist aesthetic perfectly, transitioning it from a botanical specimen to a staple of California residential design. Today, it is considered one of the most reliable and "architectural" groundcovers for desert gardens, and it's thankfully prized more for its blue-green geometry than its ancient, eye-watering laxative properties. There is a quiet power in its consistency—a dense, lime-green sculpture that proves there is incredible strength in staying grounded and holding your shape, no matter how high the temperature rises. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Spiral cactus Cereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’ Listen to this section The Shape of Survival This twisted silhouette is the botanical embodiment of the 'art of endurance'. The Cereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’ does not just grow; it evolves, turning environmental resistance into a sculptural masterpiece. In the harsh light of the desert, most life seeks to simplify. The Spiral Cactus takes a different path. Its corkscrew form is more than just a visual marvel—it is a testament to the strength found in staying the course. Each specimen is a unique work of art, with ribs that rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise as they mature. The Spiralis is a botanical anomaly—a rare, naturally occurring mutation that defies the linear logic of the desert. Unlike many ornamental plants engineered in laboratories, this form began as a spontaneous genetic fluke in the wild landscapes of South America. " Discovered" by Western botanical science only as recently as the late 1970s, this cactus and it's non-twisted counterparts obviously played a prominent role in several indigenous cultures for millennia well before 1970. The catch is that this variant is extremely rare in nature and as a result there is a lack of much documented "ancient" history for the spiral version specifically. In a wild population of thousands of straight-growing Cereus, a single spiral specimen might appear once every few decades. It wouldn't have been a reliable "crop," but rather a botanical "shaman" of the desert—something noticed and perhaps revered, but not widely recorded. Origin & History The northern regions of Argentina are thought to be its most likely location of origin The stunning glitch Biologically, the plant is a masterclass in natural geometry. In a standard cactus, cells divide at a uniform rate to create vertical ribs. In the Spiralis, the cells on one side of the rib divide with a slight, persistent lead over the other. This creates a constant, rhythmic pressure—a literal turning of the plant’s own skin. This is known as a 'somatic mutation'—a rhythmic glitch in the growth tip that caused its ribs to torque as they climbed. While it can be grown from seed, the spiral is a gift of chance. Some seedlings grow straight, while others wait until they reach a height of 5 to 10 centimeters before the first twist begins to take hold. Highly resilient to the intense sun, it thrives where other plants falter, standing as a pillar of consistency and a striking guardian of the garden. This plant represents the perfect intersection of wild biology and mid-century aesthetics. It is a reminder that even in the most rigid environments, nature can produce a beautiful error that proves resilient enough to endure. How did you get here? The transition of the Spiralis from a rare wilderness anomaly to a luxury botanical export and on to thew gardens of Palm Springs began in the early 1970s with the German-Brazilian plant hunter Leopoldo Horst. While exploring the arid Gran Chaco region of Argentina, Horst discovered a single, massive individual exhibiting a rare "monstrose" spiral mutation. Recognizing the botanical and commercial significance of its unique growth habit, he took cuttings from this original mother plant to ensure the form could be preserved and propagated. The plant was then first sent to Switzerland to the Su-Ka-Flor nursery operated by Horst’s partner, Werner Uebelmann. Throughout the 1980s, European nurseries worked to stabilize the mutation and build up stock. Because the spiral form is a mutation that does not reliably reproduce via seed, every plant had to be hand-propagated from cuttings. This slow process, combined with the plant's natural pace of growth in a cooler European climate, created a significant supply bottleneck. During this era, the plant was treated as an elite status symbol for the botanical world. A small six-inch cutting in the early 1980s could fetch between $200 and $500, which equates to roughly $750 to $1,800 today. When these specimens were finally exported from Europe to the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s, they were marketed as high-end architectural art. Large, multi-columned plants often commanded prices in the tens of thousands of dollars, reflecting their rarity and the complex international permits required for their transit. And today.... The shift in the 1990s from small-scale European propagation to larger-scale nursery operations in more compatible climates in Southern California and Israel began to utilize those region's intense heat and sun to accelerate growth rates that were impossible in the greenhouses of Switzerland. This increased production efficiency allowed nurseries to move beyond high-priced individual cuttings and start offering established plants at a price point that made them accessible to landscape designers and homeowners throughout the Coachella Valley. Highly resilient to the intense sun, the spiralis thrives where other plants falter, standing as a pillar of consistency and a striking guardian of the garden. This plant represents the perfect intersection of wild biology and mid-century aesthetics. It is a reminder that even in the most rigid environments, nature can produce a beautiful error that proves resilient enough to endure. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Inspiration 1 2 3 Shifts in perspective The garden changes with the light, from the sharp shadows of high noon to the ethereal glow of a moonlit evening. Giant agave Giant Agave Agave americana Listen to this section The anchor The Giant Agave is the undisputed anchor of the garden, a living sculpture of silver-blue steel. Its massive, arching leaves are edged with teeth and tipped with spines, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and shift across the sand as the day wanes. Origin & History Beyond its architectural presence, it carries a storied heritage as the soul of the desert’s most famous spirits. Deep within its heart—the piña—lies the smoky, earthen origin of Mezcal. These plants are deeply rooted in the high deserts of Mexico, specifically hailing from the states of Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, and Nuevo León. For millennia, they were the lifeblood of the Aztec and other Indigenous civilizations. While they have now naturalized from the Mediterranean to Australia, they remain the quintessential symbol of desert grandeur. The area of northeastern Mexico from which the agave originates Uniquely designed for scarcity It is a plant that demands you change your pace; it grows with a slow, deliberate grace over decades, biding its time. This survival is powered by a sophisticated suite of biological adaptations. Unlike most plants, the agave breathes at night. Through a process called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM), it opens its pores only under the cool cover of darkness to collect carbon dioxide, preventing the massive water loss that would occur during the blistering heat of the day. The leaves are intentionally arranged in a perfect rosette, acting as a natural catchment system. Every drop of dew or rare rainfall is channeled down the channeled leaves directly to the plant's core and its shallow, wide-reaching roots. The "heart" of the agave, or piña, is a massive reservoir of moisture and complex carbohydrates (fructans), allowing the plant to sustain itself through years of extreme drought. How did you get here? Domesticated in Mexico between 7000 BCE and 5000 BCE, the agave served as a vital source of food and fiber for millennia. I ts northern migration into the American Southwest was driven by indigenous groups like the Hohokam, who engineered specialized terraces to farm the plant around 1000 CE. This established a deep botanical corridor across the region long before European arrival. Following the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, the agave was exported to Europe and naturalized across the Mediterranean after its first recorded flowering in 1561. Spanish missionaries later re-introduced these varieties to California between 1769 and 1833 for use as defensive hedges at their missions. By the 1850s, nurseries marketed it as a prized exotic, calling it "American aloe" and setting the stage for its eventual architectural prominence. The final and most locally relevant shift in the plant’s identity occurred between 1945 and 1965, during the rise of desert modernism in Palm Springs. Architects in neighborhoods like Twin Palms recognized that the blue-grey, structural leaves of the agave provided the perfect organic counterpoint to the clean, horizontal lines of post-and-beam construction. And today.... There is a bittersweet history to this corner of the garden. While you see one magnificent giant today, it was until very recently part of a family of six. In a rare and synchronized event, five of the six reached the climax of their decades-long journey. This dramatic finale is marked by the emergence of the inflorescence—a massive, terminal flowering stalk that can reach over 10 meters in height. This "big bang" reproductive strategy is an irreversible commitment; the plant invests every ounce of its stored energy into this single, colossal stalk to ensure its legacy before the parent rosette finally fades. This lone survivor stands as a beautiful, singular reminder of that fleeting legacy, biding its time until it, too, is ready for its final, skyward act (and the hack is there's actually two more just as big but I bet you walked right by them and didn't even notice...). Rare mass inflorescence of 2025 Add pic of eruption TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Inspiration 1 2 3 Intentional beauty In this environment, every flower is a hard-won triumph and every bloom is a cause for celebration Argentine Giant Echinopsis candicans The fleeting masterpiece Listen to this section Audio Coming Soon For most of the year, the Argentine Giant is a pillar of desert stoicism—a ribbed, thorny sentinel standing firm against the relentless Palm Springs sun. It is a creature of sharp edges and silent endurance. But it guards a secret. Origin & History The Monte Desert region in the northwest of Argentina is the original home of the Argentine Giant Unlike its Mexican neighbors, the Argentine Giant hails from the rain-shadowed deserts of Western and Northern Argentina. It is a signature species of the Monte Desert, thriving in provinces such as Mendoza, San Juan, and La Rioja. In its native habitat, it clings to dry, rocky slopes and high-altitude shrublands of the Andean foothills, where it has evolved to handle both blistering sun and the sharp, freezing nights of the mountains. The Argentine Giant employs a "strength in numbers" strategy, forming massive, low-growing colonies that can spread up to three meters wide. As a cluster (or by itself), its survival is powered by a series of precise biological adaptations: First are its water storage stems. Its thick, cylindrical stems are living water tanks, ribbed to allow the plant to expand as it drinks and contract as it depletes its internal reserves during drought. Then we have the r e flective spines which by being dense and a golden-yellow color provide a micro-layer of shade for the green skin of the cactus and reflect intense UV rays, preventing "sunburn" in the open desert. Lastly is the plants remarkable hardiness in handling cold conditions. Because of its high-altitude origins, it is surprisingly resilient and is capable of surviving short bursts of frost that would kill more tropical cacti. Desert survival strategies How did you get here? Like several other species in the garden the presence of this species in Palm Springs is a result of deliberate botanical selection that coincided with the mid-century modern building boom. The species was first imported to the Coachella Valley from the Monte Desert as an architectural alternative to the native but much, much slower-growing Saguaro cactus. Landscapers in the 1950s and 1960s favored the Argentine giant for its ability to reach impressive proportions quickly, providing an "instant" desert aesthetic for new estates (it can grow one foot a year versus the Saguaro's average one inch a year!) Its sprawling, sculptural form and clean geometric lines perfectly mirrored the era’s minimalist architecture, allowing it to become a defining element of the local landscape in neighborhoods like Twin Palms. Appearing for one night only Under the cover of a desert moon, a transformation begins. From its rugged spine, impossible silk unfurls. These massive, starlit blooms explode in a silent riot of white and gold, breathing a sweet, heavy fragrance into the midnight air. It is a brief, breathtaking defiance of the harsh terrain. The flowers are specifically "intended" for the night, using their brilliant white petals to be visible in the moonlight and their intoxicating scent to attract nocturnal pollinators like sphinx and hawk moths. By noon at the latest, and possibly much sooner in the Palm Springs sun, the petals wilt. It is a fleeting masterpiece, a one-night gift from the desert that demands we stop and notice before the cycle again turns, us with it. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP Frangipani /Plumeria Plumeria rubra Listen to this section Audio Coming Soon Sculptured resilience The Plumeria genus, or just Plumeria or as I've always known it in Australia and East Asia, the Frangipani, is truly spiritual to me. In Southeast Asia, where I first consciously let this tree "into my head", the frangipani is far more than an ornamental fixture; it is a living bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. Known often as the "temple tree," its ivory-and-gold blossoms carpet the courtyards of pagodas and shrines, where their thick, waxy petals symbolize immortality and the quiet endurance of the soul. Oh how I love and miss being a regular visitor to that part of the world. Planting my own frangipani here in Palm Springs was very much an effort in bridging the geographic and cultural gap between my home and this region of the world that means so much to me. Little did I know this extraordinary plant was far closer to its original home than I was! A frangipani cyme opens on our beautiful tree Origin & History It actually originates much closer to Palm Springs than many think to be the case. The tree is actually native to the warm, tropical regions of Mexico (specifically Veracruz and Oaxaca) and to Central America and the Caribbean. Long before it became a staple of tropical gardens worldwide, it was a sacred symbol for the Aztecs, who used its blossoms in medicinal ointments and royal offerings. The name honors the 17th-century French botanist Charles Plumier, who documented many Neotropical plant species. The name Frangipani actually comes from a 16th-century Italian nobleman, Marquis Muzio Frangipani, who created a popular perfume used to scent gloves; when the flower was later discovered, its fragrance was so similar that the name stuck. The frangipani rightly rules over the pool yard at The Twin Palms Art House How did you get here? The tropical Central and North American origins of the frangipani/plumeria Spanish explorers eventually carried the tree across the Pacific, where it became so deeply integrated into Hawaiian and Southeast Asian cultures that many mistakenly believe those regions to be its original home. Starting in the 1560s, the Spanish "Manila Galleons" began their regular trade route between Acapulco, Mexico, and the Philippines. Spanish Catholic missionaries were particularly fond of the tree, carrying cuttings from the Mexican coast to the Philippines and eventually into Thailand and Vietnam. The desert paradox It seems counterintuitive that a tree synonymous with humid islands could thrive in the arid desert, yet as the amazing specimen that resides by my pool, which I planted as a sapling and which is my true favorite living possession (shhhh, don't tell the cacti!) the Frangipani is a master of adaptation. Its survival strategy in dry climates is a masterclass in biological efficiency. Its thick, "sausage-like" branches are not just for show; they are specialized water-storage organs just like a succulent. These fleshy stems act as internal reservoirs, allowing the tree to withstand long periods without rainfall. When the desert temperatures drop or the air becomes too dry, the Frangipani intentionally sheds its large, waxy leaves. This induced deciduous dormancy reduces the surface area for transpiration (water loss), essentially allowing the tree to "sleep" until favorable conditions return. The leaves themselves also have a thick, leathery cuticle that reflects intense sunlight and locks moisture within the cellular structure. In the context of intentional beauty, the frangipani is unique because its flowers appear almost as a reward for its survival. Unlike many desert plants that produce small, fleeting blossoms, it produces heavy, architectural clusters known as cymes. The "intent" is found in the symmetry—five overlapping petals arranged in a perfect spiral, known as a salverform shape. Because the flowers do not produce nectar, they use their incredible, intoxicating fragrance to "trick" sphinx moths into pollinating them at night. This combination of visual perfection and olfactory allure makes it the crown jewel of any intentional garden. And today.... Our own frangipani tree remains a seemingly very happy resident here at The Twin Palms Art House - I planted it as a one-foot high sapling in 2020 and by early 2026 it had reached at least 20 feet in height and 25 feet in crown diameter. Happy plant indeed. TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP See you in the GARDEN TO MAKE A RESERVATION BACK TO TOP

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Emergency information Information If the situation you’re facing is a genuine emergency, never forget that dialing 911 is your first and best bet. DIAL 911 In the case of a fire, and if safe to do so, there is a fire extinguisher under the kitchen sink to put it out. FIRE EXTINGUISHER There are a bunch of first aid kit contents in the lowest of the large drawers in the kitchen. There are ice packs in the kitchen freezer if you need them. Please let us know what you use so we can replace for future guests. FIRST AID KITS & ICE PACKS California is prone to earthquakes and unfortunately The Twin Palms Art House management has zero influence over the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates. Grrrr.... KNOW THE EXITS, PLAN A ROUTE If you need urgent care, a list of urgent care options is available here . T he closest one is Eisenhower Urgent Care at 131 S Sunrise Way (Ph: 760-834-3593). They are open 7-days from 7.30am to 6.00pm Mon-Fri and until 4pm on weekends. If it's an emergency you really must ring 911. EMERGENCY OR URGENCY?

departure guide Your checkout checklist W e've put together a short “checkout checklist” for you and your party with the few small things we ask all guest to kindly attend to before you head home. Click on the image below to download or view as a PDF As they say, all good things must come to an end... And we're sorry this good thing is in that category but we sure hope you've had a great time at The Twin Palms Art House, Palm Springs. The resources below, coordinated by our four "Departure Ambassadors" above, will help you depart as seamlessly and stylishly as you arrived. You can also access all of the information on this page in the full Departure Guide as a single booklet using the link at the very bottom of this page, plus it will be emailed to you the night before you're due to head off and a printed copy can be found at the back of the hardcopy House Guide in the kitchen. BACK TO TOP BACK TO TOP Help by posting a positive review If you have genuinely enjoyed your stay the single best thing you could do to help us in the land of platform algorithms is to post a positive review. We'd be hugely appreciative if you could. You probably know how to post a review all by yourself but just in case you needed any guidance or direct links to the review portals you can click below and read a high-level summary of the process for posting a review, details on your window of time and where to do it for Airbnb, VBRO, Booking.com and Expedia. Happy reviewing! And as you draft up your review this advice is hopefully of some help BACK TO TOP Most of all, do it safely and do it artfully BACK TO TOP Ciao for now! BACK TO TOP Full guide Full guide Full guide Full guide Download it here BACK TO TOP

Guest ID quick ID verification via with Click Here with We are proud to partner with global identity and authentication leader stripe to provide ID verification services to our guests. Please click on the link below and find the instructions on the Stripe platform. Once complete you'll be redirected back to the final step of our registration process Adult ID verification Why We Verify Guest Identities We use an identity verification service to ensure a safe and secure stay for everyone. Here's why it's important: Safety and trust: It helps us confirm that all guests are who they say they are, creating a trustworthy environment for everyone at our property and in the neighborhood. Protecting our property: Verifying identities helps prevent unauthorized parties or activities that could damage the rental, ensuring it remains in great condition for all our guests. Peace of mind: Knowing that every guest is verified gives you and us peace of mind during your stay. This process helps us maintain a secure and enjoyable experience for all our guests.

learn about: distances to & from the house One of the things we most commonly get asked is how far The Twin Palms Art House from various places. So hopefully this page will help you with your version of that question, if you have one! We've organized the distance information into the following six categories, just click on one to get more specific advice: Transport About town Nature Events & Attractions Grocery Medical Obviously the below are just estimates, you should check on the day you're traveling for any factors that might cause delays and we carry no responsibility should any estimate prove inaccurate. transport: Palm Springs Airport (PSP) Distance 3.4 mi 5.4 km By car 8 mins By bicycle 17 mins Los Angeles Airport (LAX) 125 mi 200 km Distance 2-4 hours By car By bicycle 13+ hours Ontario Airport (ONT) 70 mi 112 km Distance 1 hr 15-30 mins By car By bicycle 5-8 hours Rental Car Outlets Distance Aztec Car Rentals We strongly recommend this local PS business 1.2 mi 1.9 km All major rental car brands are located at the Palm Springs Airport 3.4 mi 5.4 km By car 3 mins 8 mins By bicycle 6 mins 17 mins Local advice: if you're planning on using one of these main national brands t o avoid airport related fees and other higher costs search for a rental car from one of these brands but from the Cathedral City branch it's only a mile or two further away and can be radically different differently priced Public electric car charging stations Electrify America Charging Station, 588 S Palm Canyon Drive ChargePoint Charging Station, 222 N Museum Drive Distance By car By bicycle 1.8 mi 2.8 km 5 mins 10 mins 2.8 mi 4.5 km 8 mins 16 mins BACK TO HOME PAGE BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION about town: Downtown Palm Springs Distance 2.2 mi 3.5 km 6 mins By car By bicycle 12 mins Downtown Palm Desert Distance 12.4 mi 19.5 km 20-25 mins By car By bicycle 75 mins Palm Springs Convention Centre Distance 2.9 mi 4.6 km 9 mins By car By bicycle 17 mins Arenas Road LGBTQ Precinct BACK TO HOME PAGE Distance 2.2 mi 3.5 km 7 mins By car By bicycle 12 mins BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION Log In nature: Joshua Tree National Park Distance Distance 48 mi 77 km By car By car 53 mins By bicycle By bicycle 5 hours Death Valley National Park Distance Distance 231 mi 371 km By car By car 4 hours By bicycle By bicycle 22 hours Idyllwild/San Jacinto Mountains Distance 50 mi 80 km By car 1 hour 10 mins By bicycle 7 hours Mojave Desert National Preserve Distance Distance 118 mi 189 km By car By car 2 hours 15 mins By bicycle By bicycle 11 hours Indian Canyons Distance Distance 2.8 mi 4.5 km By car By car 6 mins By bicycle By bicycle 15 mins Salton Sea Distance Distance 63 mi 101 km By car By car 1 hour 10 mins By bicycle By bicycle 5 hours Temecula wine region Distance Distance Distance Distance 84 mi 135 km By car By car By car By car 1 hour 30 mins By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle 7 hours BACK TO HOME PAGE BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION events & attractions: Empire Polo Club, Indio Distance Distance Distance Distance 23 mi 37 km By car By car By car By car 35 mins By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle 2 hours Indian Wells Tennis Garden Distance Distance Distance Distance 16 mi 26 km By car By car By car By car 25 mins By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle 1 hour 30 mins Palm Springs Air Museum Distance Distance Distance Distance 5.4 mi 8.6 km By car By car By car By car 12 mins By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle 30 mins The Living Desert Zoo Distance Distance Distance Distance 14 mi 22 km By car By car By car By car 25 mins By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle 1 hour 30 mins Sunnylands Distance Distance Distance Distance 9.5 mi 15 km By car By car By car By car 15-20 mins By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle 45 mins Palm Springs Aerial Tram Distance Distance Distance Distance 8.7 mi 14 kms By car By car By car By car 20 mins By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle By bicycle 1 hour 30 mins BACK TO HOME PAGE BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION grocery: Ralph's Regular groceries 0.9 mi 1.4 km Distance 2 mins By car By bicycle 4 mins Jensen's High-end groceries Distance 1.3 mi 2 km By car 3 mins By bicycle 6 mins Trader Joe's Grocery Distance 4 mi 6.4 km By car 10 mins By bicycle 18 mins Grocery Outlet Grocery Distance 2.1 mi 3.4 km By car 7 mins By bicycle 13 mins BACK TO HOME PAGE BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION medical: Desert Regional Hospital 3.5 mi 5.6 km Distance 8-10 mins By car By bicycle 23 mins Eisenhower Urgent Care 2.6 mi 4.2 km Distance 6 mins By car By bicycle 12 mins Pharmacy CVS Walgreens Distance 2.1 mi 3.3 km 1.5 mi 2.4 km By car 5 mins 4 mins By bicycle 10 mins 6 mins BACK TO HOME PAGE BACK TO TOP MAKE A RESERVATION

Our We have a list of House Rules - our DO'S and our DONT'S . You've agreed to adhere to these when making your reservation. They're set out below and have been kept very straight-forward. They are also posted on the fridge in the house. OUR DON'TS OUR DO'S OUR DON'TS NO PETS This means no pets inside or outside. Really. NO SMOKING Absolutely no smoking inside and no smoking within 15 feet of any entrance. NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC No amplified sound can beheard from property line. NO GLASS BY POOL We’ve supplied lots of non-glass alternatives, please use them. NO PARTIES You know you’re having a party when you’re having one. Don’t. NO NOISE IN QUIET TIME Please respect our neighbors after 10pm and before 7am. DO NOT LET GATES SLAM It damages the gates, disturbs our neighbors and it’s just not cool.. BACK TO TOP OUR DO'S DO ENJOY THE GARDEN But please be careful of the plants, they bite. DO PRESERVE WATER We live in a desert during global warming, aim for short showers. DO OPEN & CLOSE TO COOK When you cook please put up the kitchen blinds & close all three bedroom doors. DO BE KIND To yourself, to each other, to your host, to our neighbors and our home. DO LOWER YOUR POWER USE For example, you must close all the doors when heating or airconditioning is active. DO HAVE FUN Whether here at home or out on the town, don’t forget to have fun, you are likely on vacation! BACK TO TOP