Drake & I in the desert. Enough said.
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February 23, 2012
February 14, 2012
Two Girls, One Desert
As you read this, I am probably still in the high desert soaking up the sun. With all my trips to the Mojave recently you might just think I said goodbye to Los Angeles for a life off the grid. Not yet, but don’t think the idea hasn’t crossed my mind. My last batch of photos from Joshua Tree inspired my friend Tania to take her very own retreat and I happily accepted to be her guide. We have been at The Joshua Tree Retreat Center & Institute for Mental Physics a couple of days now and to say I don’t want to leave would be an understatement.
There is so much to report here from Joshua Tree but in the mean time, please enjoy these snaps from our adventures thus far. Photo #1 My new desert pants, Photo #2 Field Notes: California, Photo #3 Us ladies at The Integratron, Photos 4 & 5 Wonders at the Sky Village Swap Meet, Photo #6 Braving the windstorm at Salvation Mountain
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January 13, 2012
Salvation Mountain
The sun was setting as we sped down HWY 111 headed towards Slab City, home of Salvation Mountain. We began to cheer as we spotted the vibrant heap in the distance, as we knew our final destination was approaching. I jumped out of Natalie’s (yes, 2 Natalies) car and ran straight to the incredible site. Salvation Mountain had long been a place I yearned to visit and the day finally came while in the desert last week. Though religious by no means, I was excited to see this creation of peace and love, constructed by local artist Leonard Knight. Slab City is completely off the grid, may I even suggest bat-shit-crazy. These are these are the magical places I love to investigate.
Salvation Mountain boasts a height of 50 feet and 150 foot breadth, made entirely of local adobe clay and donated paint. As I climbed the mountain I saw large clumps of human hair, a possessed dog who I was convinced was sent to knock me to the ground and a vast desert filled with RVs of folk who didn’t want to be bothered. The colorful mountain was everything I expected and more. If you enjoy a good adventure, then add this spot to your next desert trip. Definitely not for those who don’t like to go off the beaten path and get a little dirty!
Salvation Mountain
Take Highway 111 to Niland.
Turn left (east) on Main Street (look for a stone house)
Travel for a little over 3 miles. Look to the East. You absolutely cannot miss it.
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