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About this trip
Explore and experience Palm Springs alongside fellow fans of vintage during this unique group trip! We're celebrating the Palm Springs Vintage Market's season opener event with a curated long weekend full of vintage shopping; architecture, interiors and art tours; amazing food; classic cars; and much more! You'll stay at the newest luxury hotel in town, Thompson Palm Springs, which is located right in the middle of all of the action. Katy Carrier, founder of All the Pearls (previously Palm Springs Style) and the Palm Springs Door Tour, will be your guide for this fun-filled weekend presented in partnership with the Palm Springs Vintage Market.
What’s included
- Three Nights of LodgingThompson Palm Springs will be your home base for the weekend. This brand new hotel is conveniently located in the Uptown Design District of Palm Springs.
- Welcome CocktailWe'll kick the weekend off together on Friday evening with a cocktail or mocktail at the hotel's bar!
- Two DinnersWe'll dine as a group on both Saturday and Sunday evenings, at two of our favorite restaurants in the desert: Del Rey at Villa Royale and Workshop Kitchen + Bar.
- Two LunchesThe group will enjoy yummy lunches on Saturday and Sunday at Holiday House and Eight4Nine.
- Early Access to PSVMOur group will take advantage of first dibs access (7am entry) to shop the Palm Springs Vintage Market's season opener event on Sunday, Oct. 6!
- Frey House II TourWe'll tour the grounds and interiors of this amazing 1964 hillside home designed by architect Albert Frey.
- A+D Center Artist TalkThe newest exhibition at the Palm Springs Art Museum's Architecture and Design Center opens Oct. 5th and we'll hear all about it from the featured artist, Ryan Preciado, at a talk at the A+D Center.
- Architecture TourA private coach will transport us through Palm Springs to explore modernist exterior architecture highlights (including a colorful "Door Tour"!).
- Vintage ShoppingYou'll have the opportunity to shop at many of the desert's best vintage stores and local boutiques!
- Classic Car ShowPeruse classic rides at the inaugural Palm Springs Car Show & Festival, happening Oct. 5th in downtown Palm Springs.
- Art Museum AdmissionWe'll take in the latest exhibitions and permanent collections at the Palm Springs Art Museum.
- Moorten Botanical GardenOur group will enjoy a stroll through this family-owned botanical garden and cactarium, featuring over 3,000 plant varieties.
- Valet ParkingFor those who drive out to the desert, covered valet parking is included at the hotel.
What’s not included
- FlightsAirfare and other travel costs en route to Palm Springs are the responsibility of each attendee.
- Airport transfersAirport transfers are the responsibility of each attendee.
- Other transportationTransportation will not be provided during attendees' free time activities.
- Alcohol during mealsAlcoholic beverage costs during meals are the responsibility of each attendee.
- Additional mealsLunch and dinner are included on Saturday and Sunday; other meals are the responsibility of each attendee.
- Travel insuranceWe always recommend purchasing travel insurance and are happy to answer questions about policies.
- Hotel gratuitiesGratuities for housekeeping, valet, bellman, etc. are the responsibility of each attendee.
Available Packages
Price is per person, in a double occupancy room (you can choose between one king bed or two queen beds – please indicate your preference in the participant information step of booking).
**DISCOUNTED EARLY RATE**
Price will increase to $2,800 per person on September 5, 2024
This option is for one person in a king bed guest room.
**DISCOUNTED EARLY RATE**
Price will increase to $3600 on September 5, 2024
Price is per person, in a double occupancy room (you can choose between one king bed or two queen beds – please indicate your preference in the participant information step of booking).
This option is for one person in a king bed guest room.
Itinerary
The brand-new Thompson Palm Springs will serve as our home base for the weekend, conveniently located in the heart of the Uptown Design District. You'll choose from a King Bed or Two Queens, each with a balcony. Check-in starts at 4pm on Friday; check-out on Monday at noon.