Words by: Maria Shollenbarger
Joshua Tree in southern California has long attracted seekers of some of North America’s widest open skies. More recently the area has become a hive of music and culture thanks to habitués of the Coachella Festival, who often repair here post-revelry for downtime in nature (and, usually, more revelry). Homestead Modern has had a toehold in the area for years as a purveyor of sleek, remote rental properties, from upcycled prefab houses and cabins to full-blown luxury escapes. For 2021 they’ve honed the inventory to a select portfolio of stays with hospitality attached. The team will lay on private chefs from across the state (home to some of the world’s best restaurants, it’s worth remembering). A concierge service sorts in-house indulgences (spa therapists, sommeliers who host tastings in the comforts of your own sunken living room or next to your firepit) and others that exploit the park to its fullest, from hiking guides to quad bikes to shamans (yes, shamans. See: California).
