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Joshua Tree, California

WHERE DESERT BEAUTY MEETS CREATIVE ENERGY

Looking for a place where you can unplug, unwind, and reconnect with nature? Joshua Tree, California is a one-of-a-kind destination that blends raw desert landscapes with artistic energy, adventure, and stillness. Famous for its twisted Joshua trees, massive granite boulders, and wide-open skies, this high-desert escape offers both rugged beauty and serene solitude. Located just a few hours from Los Angeles and San Diego, Joshua Tree National Park is the crown jewel of the region—drawing hikers, climbers, photographers, and stargazers from around the world. Whether you’re exploring scenic trails like Hidden Valley and Barker Dam, watching a golden sunset over the Cholla Cactus Garden, or marveling at the Milky Way on a clear night, every moment in Joshua Tree feels timeless.

DESERT WONDERS

What We Love Most

ROCK FORMATIONS
The rock formations in Joshua Tree are nothing short of iconic—massive, sunbaked piles of stone that seem sculpted by imagination as much as erosion. Formed over 100 million years ago by underground volcanic activity, these monzogranite boulders have been slowly exposed and shaped by wind, water, and time into the surreal landscapes we see today.
CHOLLA GARDEN
Tucked between the Mojave and Colorado deserts, the Cholla Cactus Garden is one of Joshua Tree National Park’s most enchanting—and photogenic—spots. Here, hundreds of teddy bear cholla cacti cluster together in a surreal, glowing field of gold and green.
ICONIC JOSHUA TREES
Twisted, spiky, and utterly surreal, the Joshua tree isn’t actually a tree at all—it’s a species of yucca (Yucca brevifolia) that thrives in the Mojave Desert. With its sculptural branches and dramatic silhouette, it looks like something out of a dreamscape, and has become the symbolic heart of the region.
STARGAZING
On clear nights, the sky comes alive with millions of stars, planets, and even the glow of the Milky Way stretching from horizon to horizon. It's not uncommon to spot shooting stars, satellite trails, or the occasional planet shining brightly above the silhouette of the desert landscape and iconic Joshua trees.

MUST DO EXPERIENCES

Explore Joshua Tree National Park

Hike scenic trails like Hidden Valley, Ryan Mountain, and Barker Dam Climb and scramble through legendary rock formations at Skull Rock or Cap Rock Catch the sunrise at Cholla Cactus Garden or sunset at Keys View

Stargazing

Joshua Tree is an official Dark Sky Park—bring a blanket and witness the Milky Way in all its brilliance Join a local guided night sky tour or simply enjoy from your Copper Ground patio

Local Art & Culture

Visit the Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum Explore quirky desert shops and galleries in Joshua Tree Village and Yucca Valley Catch live music or poetry at venues like Pappy & Harriet’s in nearby Pioneertown

Eat, Sip & Shop

Enjoy farm-to-table brunch at Crossroads Café or coffee from Joshua Tree Coffee Co. Explore vintage stores, crystal shops, and local makers at the Joshua Tree Farmers Market (Saturdays)

Wellness & Retreats

Book a sound bath at the legendary Integratron Try desert yoga or breathwork under the open sky Unwind with an in-home massage or just soak in the silence

Stay with Us

Our Joshua Tree homes are designed to mirror the beauty of the land—minimal, grounded, and full of light. Whether you're here to hike, heal, or simply hide away, Copper Ground Homes offers the perfect desert basecamp to recharge and reconnect.

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