Safari Tents
Our classic, Hemingwayesque, white cotton safari-style tents are tucked between rock formations and truly help you embrace the meaning of desert solitude. Both tents have front porches with pergolas made from post-fire scavenged Joshua Trees and are great for dining and stargazing. Inside you'll find beds with fresh, white cotton sheets, Indonesian carved headboards, and handmade post-fire scavenged Joshua Tree bedside tables. Throughout the property you'll see furniture and textiles collected over the course of our many years of world travel.
Little Tibet
Little Tibet has one 1 queen size bed. No air conditioning, no kitchenette.
Little Tibet has one 1 queen size bed. No air conditioning, no kitchenette.
Marrakech
Marrakech has one 1 queen size bed. No air conditioning, no kitchenette.
Marrakech has one 1 queen size bed. No air conditioning, no kitchenette.
Bathrooms
The first of our two full bathrooms is a converted metal shipping container with a shower that opens up to splendid views of Mt. Gorgonio.
The other is a hand-built stone bathhouse with a lovely open-sky shower and walls crafted from local stone and repurposed glass. The bathhouse is one of the most sublime spots in the Mojave Desert for campers. See more photos in our Virtual Tour.
The first of our two full bathrooms is a converted metal shipping container with a shower that opens up to splendid views of Mt. Gorgonio.
The other is a hand-built stone bathhouse with a lovely open-sky shower and walls crafted from local stone and repurposed glass. The bathhouse is one of the most sublime spots in the Mojave Desert for campers. See more photos in our Virtual Tour.
Cooking Areas
Our Art Barn has a kitchenette with a Keurig coffee maker, toaster, fridge, and sink with cold water. Outside of the Art Barn is a camp cookstove. We provide propane canisters.
Down the lane, behind the pond, we offer another camp cooking area with a massive fire pit with metal grates (the best s'mores campfire spot on earth) and we provide propane canisters.
We also offer a cement bar with a kitchen sink, propane camp stove and a charcoal-stocked fire pit. See more photos in our Virtual Tour.
Our Art Barn has a kitchenette with a Keurig coffee maker, toaster, fridge, and sink with cold water. Outside of the Art Barn is a camp cookstove. We provide propane canisters.
Down the lane, behind the pond, we offer another camp cooking area with a massive fire pit with metal grates (the best s'mores campfire spot on earth) and we provide propane canisters.
We also offer a cement bar with a kitchen sink, propane camp stove and a charcoal-stocked fire pit. See more photos in our Virtual Tour.
Amenities
The Art Barn is a great place to hang out in the shade and get creative! The Pool and the Pond offer wonderful ways to cool down. The Monastery is a must for anyone looking for quiet contemplation and the Main House is an art and architectural wonder. For photos and info about all of our amenities, take a Virtual Tour.
The Art Barn is a great place to hang out in the shade and get creative! The Pool and the Pond offer wonderful ways to cool down. The Monastery is a must for anyone looking for quiet contemplation and the Main House is an art and architectural wonder. For photos and info about all of our amenities, take a Virtual Tour.
More Info
- Our living quarters are nestled amongst boulders, making you a part of the majestic Mojave. As a result, you can expect to encounter shy desert critters (do not bother them - they mean you no harm).
- This is camp style: we do have a few small fridges, microwave, electric kettle, and firepits, but no full kitchens.
- The entire 40-acres of trails and desert is yours to explore while you are here.
- You can be assured your stay will be a private and relaxing experience.
- We are location at an elevation of 4100 ft. so you can expect cool nights and mornings, with hot sunny days.
- With all of our electricity provided by state-of-the-art solar panels, we are proudly off-grid and committed to sustainability.
COVID Precautions
In response to the pandemic, we are employing a heightened standard of cleaning with rigorous bleaching and disinfectant. Guest living and dining spaces are all separate units with plenty of fresh air between them, making social distancing simple among your group. The owner's home is located at a distance up the driveway from the guest compound, and while we are always available to help, face to face interactions are limited for your safety.
In response to the pandemic, we are employing a heightened standard of cleaning with rigorous bleaching and disinfectant. Guest living and dining spaces are all separate units with plenty of fresh air between them, making social distancing simple among your group. The owner's home is located at a distance up the driveway from the guest compound, and while we are always available to help, face to face interactions are limited for your safety.
Owners & Staff
The Aerie is a labor of love crafted over many years by its owners and the business is family owned and operated to this day. In addition to Eric, Sage the dog, and Lori, our hosts Darrien and Ryan are available to ensure you have everything you need to make your stay as comfortable and special as possible. Meet the staff.
The Aerie is a labor of love crafted over many years by its owners and the business is family owned and operated to this day. In addition to Eric, Sage the dog, and Lori, our hosts Darrien and Ryan are available to ensure you have everything you need to make your stay as comfortable and special as possible. Meet the staff.
"My friends and I decided to go to the desert during California's heat wave and thought we had made a mistake until we arrived at Eric and Lori's desert oasis. This place is a gem, pictures don't do it justice. The heat was never an issue because a cool breeze flows over the mountains and if anyone was ever too hot we would just go down to the spring fed pond which was a 5 minute walk. Our whole crew agreed that the pond was their favorite as it served as a private getaway spot to relax with a couple drinks on the paddle boards." ~ Isaiah, August 2020 |
"The lake and “hot” tub were perfectly refreshing on hot afternoons and we spent the evenings cooking, watching the incredible sunsets and stars. There is a cooking area at the artbarn and airstream (BBQ) with a large terrace overlooking the space and also one down by the tents on the other side of the property. It was fun to switch up where we cooked and spent the evening hanging out." ~ Vikki, June 2020 via Air B&B |
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