Situated within El Dorado Estates in the luxuriously appointed Indian Wells resort community, the Desert Oasis Show House hosted a bevy of interactive, inspired and engaging events, including tours of the iconic home, VIP soirées, designer discussions and more. Originally designed by Architect John Walling in 1978, the Desert Oasis Show House presents a classic mid-century design reimagined into a stunning, tropical Polynesian paradise.
Grand Opening Party
Friday April 1, 2022 | 5 – 9pm
Presented by PIRCH
We welcome you to accompany Pirch as we unveil the reimagined luxury show house, Desert Oasis. A festive soirée that will showcase the visionary collaboration between the industry’s leading curators and their distinct interpretation of modern Polynesian design.
Hors d’oeuvres and craft cocktails hosted by Sub Zero, Wolf, and Cove.
Enjoy a champagne toast at the Pirch showroom before embarking on a complimentary shuttle to the show house.
Saturday April 2, 2022 | 6 – 9pm
Poolside Chat
Saturday April 2, 2022 | 10am – 1pm
Presented by PIRCH
Take part in an intimate poolside conversation with Lou Rohl, chair and founder of House of Rohl, and the lead designer of Desert Oasis, Michael Berman. The conversation will encompass the journey of collaboration for Desert Oasis through the reimagination of timeless design with a sophisticated “South Pacific” perspective.
Epicurean bites and bespoke beverages hosted by Rohl.
Tiki Cocktail Party
Teaki Tiles is excited to bring some island aloha to the desert by hosting a Tiki Cocktail Party at the Desert Oasis Show House Saturday, April 2 from 6-9pm in Indian Wells, CA! You will have the opportunity to tour the Show House and see the fabulous Teaki Tiles installations in person in all of its splendor while enjoying festive tropical cocktails, pupus and tropical grazing tables while listening to the uber cool two-man surf-lounge tiki band, Tikitronic, and watching live hula dancers getting their aloha groove on.
And just when you think you’ve died and gone to hula heaven, it gets even better… As an added bonus, you will have a chance to win a trip to Maui to stay in the Teaki Tile Ohana Airbnb at Island Living Estate in Kaanapali. Alooooooha!
Design Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Sunday April 3, 2022 | 10am – 1pm
Attend a vibrant designer mixer at the Desert Oasis showhouse, leading you on a discovery of coveted treasures artfully specified for their curated space. You will be challenged to locate a list of distinct fixtures to be entered in for a chance to win a grand prize, all while you navigate the residences’ inspired island-modern motifs. | Brunch canapés and refreshments hosted by Hestan.
House Tours
April 3 – 10, 2022
Discover the reimagination of Desert Oasis by its esteemed designers, vendors and partners.
Rethinking the Backyard
Saturday April 9, 2022 | 11am – 1pm
Hosted by ARHAUS featuring Landscape Architect John Feldman, Designer Chris Barrett, Moya O’Neill (Moya Living), Ryan Yamini (Corona Lighting) and Jim Romanelli (Santa Barbara Umbrella).
