Morongo Basin, CA

Morongo Basin is a very interesting locality, as well as home to many who gravitate toward eco-friendly communities to gain Youthful Evolution lifestyles, spirituality (of all kinds), and interchangeable support of like-minded people. This is among several reasons my husband and I find ourselves living here, at least part time.

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About

Like so many others who tend to be drawn into the mystique of this desert community, Gary and I have had a number of insights, awakenings, intense growth, and spiritual experiences while living here…

It is a really cool thing to re-member a lot of great masters, prophets, teachings, heightened intuition, and spiritual experiences have taken place or been birthed in desert regions… locations that are often mistaken for being barren but in reality offer treasures of priceless insights and unforeseen wealth.

We have found it to be very humbling, intense, yet peacefully transitioning when we allow it to be. It is an awesome feeling to live in a place that offers such an intense course of self-exploration and provides you with answers. It is “cool” living in a place that helps you learn the answers to “why”?

What some often think of “growing pains” many of us view as transitioning with a sense of receiving teachings where we are learning to align ourselves with our spiritual beings or the process of evolution.

Much of reality lies in our own perception of life. The destination we seek will be a great one, but to be in the present is the key… because “Life is All About the Experience” and this desert community brings us just that!

For just a little tidbit of colorful basin history and to give you an idea of some the mystique and cool things that continue to go on around here I have included an article compliments of our local Hi-Desert Publishing Co: Spring 2011~ Basin Wide Spirit, Editor Kelly O’Sullivan. The article was written by Pamela Slayton-La Fosse, Special to Basin Wide Spirit:

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Lying within the Mojave and Colorado Desert, Morongo Basin is only about 12 miles north of Palm Springs and well known for attractions such as Joshua Tree National Park, George Van Tassel’s Integratron, spirituality and vortexes (http://www.rajunasrefuge.com/vortexes.html or http://www.jtrcc.org/vortices/) among other treasures that lie within it’s desert sands.

The Morongo Basin is located in the High Desert region of Southern California. The area’s elevation can range from 1,950 feet (590 m) in Twentynine Palms, to 3,000 feet (910 m) in Yucca Valley.[citation needed] The terrain in the area is hilly, desert-type land. The great ancients known as the Yucca plant (which Yucca Valley is named for) and the Joshua Tree (which Joshua Tree, California is named after) are the most dominant plants in the region. The basin is also home to jackrabbits and coyotes.

 

Our Many Unique Hi-Desert Attractions: http://www.desert-regional-tourism-agency.org/attractions.htm

29 Palms
Landers
Joshua Tree
Morongo Valley
Yucca Valley

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Accommodations

  • Moon Light Mesa Retreats“Escape from the city life and experience the solitude, stars and endless blue skies in our desert vacation rentals. Just 120 miles from L.A. and 30 miles from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree is a short drive to an oasis of discovery. Its nearly perfect year-around weather and smog free air attract people from all over looking for a place to get a way from it all.”
  • Rock Haven Cabin“Spectacular views, seclusion, and luxury define Rock Haven Cabin, which sits on 5 acres adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. The cabin has been newly renovated to create an atmosphere of exceptional comfort, beauty and serenity. This is the perfect place to unplug – you can soak in the private spa with a sweeping view of the National Park, curl up with a good book on a lounge on the patio, or cook a gourmet meal in the fully equipped kitchen.”

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Adventures/Retreats

  • Integratron The Integratron is visited by thousands of people every year: sightseers, sky watchers, scientists, historians, UFO enthusiasts, sound healers, yoga and meditation groups, musicians and recording artists. This amazing design is an acoustically perfect tabernacle and energy machine sited on a powerful geomagnetic vortex in the magical Mojave Desert.The Integratron is the creation of George Van Tassel, and is based on the design of Moses’ Tabernacle, the writings of Nikola Tesla and telepathic directions from extraterrestrials. This one-of-a-kind building is a 38-foot high, 55-foot diameter, non-metallic structure originally designed by Van Tassel as a rejuvenation and time machine.  Today, it is the only all-wood, acoustically perfect sound chamber in the U.S.
    • Rolling Stone Magazine’s 2009 Hot List
      “The notes sound like they’re coming from inside your mind… It was the closest thing to a psychedelic experience I’ve ever had.”       -Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes, Rolling Stone Magazine, May 2009

      • They offer a number of intriguing reasons to visit:
      • Retreats
      • Sound Baths: Integratron’s Signature Experience
        • An unforgettable sound healing experience for those who seek deep relaxation, deep meditation and rejuvenation. Imagine lying on comfy mats in the center of this relaxing and resonant high-energy field, while having your body bathed in exquisite sound for 30 minutes. The results are waves of peace, heightened awareness, and relaxation of the mind and body.
      • Special Events
      • Tours
      • And More
    • Website: www.Integratron.com
    • Hours:
    • Contact Info:
      Phone: (760) 364-3126
      Add: 2477 Belfield Boulevard, Landers, CA 92285
      Email: integratron@gmail.com
  • Joshua Tree Retreat Center: Ding Le Mei Institute of MentalphysicsDing Le Mei Mentalphysics With 83 Years of ScienceJTRC is the oldest and largest retreat center in the Western United States; a unique architectural landmark on a sacred site. As a non-profit 501(c)(3), our mission is to support the education and nourishment of the infinite human potential.”This land, though desert, rests upon an aquifer, a running river, producing an intriguing magnetic effect on those who enter this ancient and sacred space. Yogananda had walked this land in earlier times.  It truly is a magical place.”Joshua Tree Retreat Center has created open spaces, sacred meditation locations, and serene vistas filled with native plants. It is our goal to blend and balance with your mission and needs. There are plenty of wonderful spots to explore…here are a just few:
      • An outdoor amphitheater with earthen stage, lights and fire pit for outdoor activities and wonderful evening events under the stars.
      • Accommodations for groups of various sizes, each with their own eating areas and . kitchens
      • Large and small meeting spaces with many breakout rooms and beautiful views.
      • Three large meeting halls.
      • And much more, checkout their website for more.
      • Retreats for the Mentalphysics teachings are also held here on this sacred land. Be sure to visit thier many vortices and note that the buildings and other structures are all designed by Ding Le Mei, Frank Lloyd Wright, (and son) Lloyd Wright, using sacred geometry. The energy at this retreat is unique and healing.
    • Website: www.JTRCC.org
    • Hours:
    • Contact Info:
    • Phone: (760) 365-8371
    • Add: 59700 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
    • Email:

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Eateries

  • Crossroads Café & Tavern (Organic Food)
  • Natural Sister’s Café (Organic Food)
    • Contact Info:
      Phone: (760) 366-3600
      Add: 61868 Joshua Trail Joshua Tree, CA 92252
      Email:
    • Internet Wifi
  • Royal Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant (Organic Food)
    • Website:
    • Hours: M-Sat 11am-3pm
    • Contact Info:
      Phone: (760) 366-2923
      Add: 61599 29 Palms Hwy Joshua Tree, CA
      Email:

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General Resources

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Natural Health Food Stores

  • Nature’s Pantry (Organic Food Store)
    • Website: www.
    • Hours: M – Sat 9am-6pm; Sun closed
    • Contact Info:
      Phone: (760) 366-7999
      Add: 61325 29 Palms Hwy # E Joshua Tree, CA 92252
      Email:
  • Sue’s Health Foods(Organic Food Store)

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Services

  • The Nourishing Tree is a mixed-use wellness center in downtown Joshua Tree, CA for local’s & out-of-towner’s focused on a Healthy-You, Healthy-World. The intent here is on health & sustainable living for individuals, families, community, and our planet.
    • Among the various services they offer:
      • “Holmes Health” a Natural Health Clinic
      • Design Studio of Holmes Ecological Design
      • Bee Keeper’s Club
      • The Dome: A Community Education & Lecture Space
      • One-stop-referral service to it’s local network of alliances/services…
    • The Nourishing Tree in allegiance with Sheer Evolutionhas created alliances with a variety Morongo Basin’s eco-friendly, health & spiritually conscious services and attractions.
      • It is essentially the birth place of Youthful Evolution where my (Jeanne’s) concept was sprouted from seed & took root.
      • Check out my Youthful Evolutions experience while working with them at The Nourishing Tree.
    • Hours: Currently by appointment only

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Additional Gems/Tips

  • Yucca Valley UNFI Co-op/Club (YVFC) Join one of our local food co-ops it will not only help you trim expenses for everyday household items, but you can learn quite a bit from the group on Youthful Evolution /well-being (which is their focus) & other local places to shop for quality products.  
    • The YVUC is a buying club affiliated with UNFI (Untied Natural Foods, Inc.) UNFI is known as “America’s Premier Certified Organic Distributor” the leading independent national distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods and related products including nutritional supplements, personal care items and organic produce, in the United States.
    • A personal message from our chief:
      • Thanks for your interest in Yucca Valley UNFI Co-op. I began this group back in 1991 with a core group of people that are still active members of the group. We are currently looking for members who are willing to come and participate in our monthly splits meetings, which fall on the first Monday of the month, usually held in someone’s home, at 6:30 (currently Darlene Lester’s home in Joshua Tree).
      • The purpose of these meetings are to support each other in purchasing large quantities of items, since most items from UNFI are bulk quantities or cases of 12. The meetings generally last an hour to an hour and half.
      • I charge $5.00 per person per order. I ask that you order for your personal use only and that if you are ordering items for another person not in the group, you keep those lines to a maximum of three (you are responsible for payment). In addition to my $5.00, there currently is a shipping fee that UNFI charges (fluctuates with gas prices) that is split equally among each member ordering.
      • To find out what UNFI is about you can go to www.UNFI.com.  Their catalogs are only available online and to access them requires membership login information. If you become a member of our group you will be provided information to access them.
      • After our Monday meeting, I place the order and everyone is expected to arrive at our local UNFI delivery spot  at 5:30 the following Friday to “breakdown” the order. Your invoice is emailed to you at which time prompt payment is expected and if payment is delayed, communication is appreciated.That’s it in a nut shell… if you have any questions please feel free to call me or email me.Kathy Garcia
    • Contact Info:
      Contact Kathy Garcia for details & trying us out
      Phone: (760) 221-0943
      Email: RKGarcia7@wildblue.net

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