About
Le Haute Desert Aerie is a family owned and operated 40-acre estate surrounded by hundreds of acres of pristine wildlands. Located near Joshua Tree, California, we enjoy views from Mt. Gorgonio all the way over to the Eastern Mojave desert.
The Aerie Today
We offer vacation rentals through several online booking partners as well as event rentals for weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. The Aerie also serves as a location for commercial photographers and film industry rentals. With inviting sage-scented trails, cool mountain breezes and stunning views of the high desert landscape, it's no wonder that this outpost in the middle of nowhere is where everyone wants to be. With all of our electricity provided by state-of-the-art solar panels, we are proudly off-grid and uniquely committed to sustainability. The Aerie is operated by Eric Mueller (owner and creator), Sage (chief of Security) and Eric's wife, Lori. Darrien & Ryan Seqqoÿa are our on-site hosts & managers, and will work with you to craft your experience here to its greatest potential.
We offer vacation rentals through several online booking partners as well as event rentals for weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. The Aerie also serves as a location for commercial photographers and film industry rentals. With inviting sage-scented trails, cool mountain breezes and stunning views of the high desert landscape, it's no wonder that this outpost in the middle of nowhere is where everyone wants to be. With all of our electricity provided by state-of-the-art solar panels, we are proudly off-grid and uniquely committed to sustainability. The Aerie is operated by Eric Mueller (owner and creator), Sage (chief of Security) and Eric's wife, Lori. Darrien & Ryan Seqqoÿa are our on-site hosts & managers, and will work with you to craft your experience here to its greatest potential.
Owners
The Aerie was handcrafted one section at a time, over many years by custom furniture builder Eric Mueller. With decades of experience in designing lodging and accommodations, Eric has lovingly hand-crafted the Aerie using native materials including post-fire scavenged Joshua Tree wood and native stone. The Aerie is furnished with artwork, sculpture, textiles, antiques and folk art collected over years of international travel and collecting. Eric's wife Lori brings a background in healing arts and business management to the Aerie.
The Aerie was handcrafted one section at a time, over many years by custom furniture builder Eric Mueller. With decades of experience in designing lodging and accommodations, Eric has lovingly hand-crafted the Aerie using native materials including post-fire scavenged Joshua Tree wood and native stone. The Aerie is furnished with artwork, sculpture, textiles, antiques and folk art collected over years of international travel and collecting. Eric's wife Lori brings a background in healing arts and business management to the Aerie.
Team
Our hosts, Darrien & Ryan, live on-site and are always available to ensure you have everything you need to make your stay as comfortable and special as possible. This husband & wife duo bring a wealth of experience in creative marketing, event planning, and hospitality. You can find them in the Main House up the hill from the Airstream Village.
Our hosts, Darrien & Ryan, live on-site and are always available to ensure you have everything you need to make your stay as comfortable and special as possible. This husband & wife duo bring a wealth of experience in creative marketing, event planning, and hospitality. You can find them in the Main House up the hill from the Airstream Village.
History
In ancient times, this land was home to the nomadic Hakataya tribe, who would create shelter in the boulders and hunt the wide variety of animal species that live here.
This historic Yuman-speaking peoples were skilled warriors and active traders, maintaining exchange networks with the Pima in southern Arizona and with the Californian Pacific Coast tribes. When Spanish colonialists began migrating into the area, the Hakataya culture was wiped out, leaving the land devoid of human habitation for many years.
In 1989 the property was purchased with an eye toward preserving the purity and sacredness of the region.
Over the decades, Le Haute Desert Aerie has become a sanctuary for spiritual resting and wrestling, hosting teachers & preachers, gurus & goofers, scientists, humanitarians, creatives & wanderers.
In ancient times, this land was home to the nomadic Hakataya tribe, who would create shelter in the boulders and hunt the wide variety of animal species that live here.
This historic Yuman-speaking peoples were skilled warriors and active traders, maintaining exchange networks with the Pima in southern Arizona and with the Californian Pacific Coast tribes. When Spanish colonialists began migrating into the area, the Hakataya culture was wiped out, leaving the land devoid of human habitation for many years.
In 1989 the property was purchased with an eye toward preserving the purity and sacredness of the region.
Over the decades, Le Haute Desert Aerie has become a sanctuary for spiritual resting and wrestling, hosting teachers & preachers, gurus & goofers, scientists, humanitarians, creatives & wanderers.
Eric Mueller, Owner
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Lori Gritz, Operations
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Darrien Seqqoÿa, Host
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Ryan Seqqoÿa, Host
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Kind things people have said about us
"This is a truly magical place. I could not have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate my 40th. Eric and Laurie were incredibly kind and welcoming - and even let us join them for a group meditation before we headed back to LA. The sleeping spaces in the tents, airstream and art barn were clean and comfortable and so nicely decorated." ~ Vikki, June 2020 via Air B&B |
"Now, I want to give a shout out to the owners because they were some of the nicest and most genuine humans I've met... Eric immediately greeted us and gave us the full tour of the area. He and Lori made sure we had everything we needed. They bring a warm aura that makes you feel incredibly welcomed. I can't brag enough about this place and writing this now is pushing me to set up my next trip back." ~ Isaiah, August 2020 |
Bookings
Offering an exquisite high desert sanctuary for gatherings, weekend getaways, and special events. Questions? Need help?