Kaleidoscope Desert

Less than 20 miles from Joshua Tree, a unique, five-acre ranch named Kaleidoscope Desert provides sanctuary for animals and humans alike. The place eludes simple definition. On it you’ll find art installations, murals, and sculptures. Four accommodations—ranging from an antique barn to an art-deco-influenced hacienda—can be booked for overnight stays and retreats. And rescue animals—including emus, goats, dogs, peacocks, and mini horses—roam the grounds.

While the property defies tidy categorization, its aim is clear: Kaleidoscope Desert wants to offer a space where people can rest, relax, enjoy the animals, and take in the views of the desert landscape.