The 300 days of sunshine a year and desert beauty and mystique automatically make Palm Springs, California, a must-see destination. Additionally, it has a great deal of amazing opportunities for entertainment and excitement ranging from golf courses, museums, outdoor entertainment. There are many activities which can only be seen and done uniquely in Palm Springs, and are worthy of being on your bucket list!
Read MoreCould you cook in a kitchen with only 3 pans? Buy groceries for two instead of six? What’s it like when your sink and shower are only divided by the size of a toilet? And is it okay to eschew the kitchen table for one on the patio that overlooks the sun rising over the mountains?
Read MoreFarm-to-table promoters advocate for locally-sourced food, arguing that it has health, environment and flavor benefits. Today, we’ll focus on the health benefits, and where to get local produce in the desert.
Read MoreMinimalist living in a manufactured tiny-home is at its best when open doors and windows are a part of the design. But what does it take to make your tiny-patio or outdoor extension a practical, useful part of your home?
Read MoreVisit our nine-hole, par-three golf course, which is open to residents of Caliente Springs and Sky Valley, along with your guests.
Read MoreWhy not create a living room as versatile as you? Forgo the traditional trinity of couch, coffee table and entertainment center; instead, prioritize activity and space over the traditional must-haves of living room furniture.
Read MoreLooking for a few other reasons to consider making the Coachella Valley your new winter destination? Read on to learn about some more of the benefits of living near Palm Springs.
Read MoreSure, the time to retire is drawing near, and your kids have finally stopped doing their laundry at your house. Now, you want to make the most out of your time by lowering your stress and increasing your enjoyment. So, just how do you change gears without stalling out?
Read MoreOrganizing and maintaining a closet space, especially if it’s small, can seem like a never-ending challenge. But it doesn’t have to be! Try some of these organizing tips to help keep your closet functional.
Read MoreMany long-time seasonal and year-round residents have questions about the pumps, the wells, and the filtration system in our pools. Why is the water a little warmer or cooler than it was last time? Why do the minerals smell stronger? Is there too much chlorine? What is the environmental impact? Where does the water go?
Read MoreMore and more Americans are embracing minimalist value changes like the tiny home movement. The pattern of working to acquire more and more things which require money and maintenance proves emotionally unsatisfying, and instead we want to escape to an unencumbered, more holistic lifestyle. For many, tiny homes provide the perfect compromise between uncluttered freedom and long-term stability.
Read MoreClearing your kitchen of needless clutter and developing strategies to deal with dinner parties and big meals before they come around will help you keep your space orderly and efficient throughout the year.
Read MoreWhether it’s through an Eat, Pray, Love- style spiritual journey or by acting out The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, these days everyone looking for new ways to declutter their lives. And to many people, part of that journey towards simplicity and balance leads them to seek out a smaller home.
Read MoreOur Caliente Springs homeowners do love their park models, but if you’re upsizing, downsizing, or just simply right-sizing away from your current home, we’ve got a few tips to help you get the best price you can when selling your existing manufactured home in the resort. Even if you are almost ready to sell, you can use these tips to boost your home’s value in the days, weeks, or months leading up to your listing.
Read MoreBeauty comes in many shapes and sizes. While leafy plants and giant trees might not do well in the desert climate, there are plenty of low-maintenance, sustainable options to help you create a beautiful tableau around your park model or manufactured home. Ray Lotz, Sky Valley’s manager of community standards, is here to help by offering suggestions and recommendations.
Read MoreHomeowners at Caliente Springs are active, outdoorsy and usually in excellent health. With a combination of tennis, golf, pickleball and swimming routines, our community keeps moving long into their retirement years. But even the healthiest and most energetic know that they can’t defy age completely and one day, things will start to move a little bit slower. It’s not too early to start maintaining a household that can cater to a version of yourself with a little less mobility.
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