5 day Getaway

Hit the road. As you descend into the Coachella Valley, you will take note of the wind farms dotting the valley, the towering peak of Mount San Jacinto, and the golden Santa Rosa mountains. Stop to pick up a few breakfast items for your week, or easy dinners that you can fix in your RV. Don’t have an RV? Get info about vacation rentals.

After checking into Sky Valley Resort, take some time to stretch a little, or maybe head to one of the hot mineral pools for a spa session.

Things are casual at Sky Valley and all around the Desert, so don’t worry about dressing to impress. It’s time to get comfortable!

High Desert Exploration. Drive an hour up to other-worldly Joshua Tree National Park. Famous for it’s trees, boulders, and calming energy, this is the place for a slow and meandering hike as you take in the limitless natural beauty and fresh air.

Another 20 miles north of Joshua Tree is the seven-story Giant Rock located in Landers. A curiosity for many, the sheer size of the rock will put life in perspective.

On the way home, stop at one of the many independent restaurants along Twentynine Palms Highway for a taste of local cuisine.

A hike in the woods. Start the day with an early breakfast, then head to the Santa Rosa and Mount San Jacinto National Monument in the mountains above the Desert. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will whisk you up to 8,500 feet and in just ten minutes, you will be in a completely different environment. It can be 40 degrees (or more!) cooler up there, so check the weather report.

Once you arrive, there are also two restaurants to enjoy lunch, a cocktail lounge, gift shop and a natural history museum. A short walk from the station brings you to the Long Valley Adventure Center, but you may want to take the road less traveled along any number of well marked trails.

When your forest-bathing session is done, bring your tired muscles back to Sky Valley for a long soak in the mineral pools. Chat with your neighbors, or relax solo and reflect on the experience of the day.

The Spa Method. You’ve covered a lot of ground and are well on your path to relaxation, and you’ve earned a day to enjoy everything Sky Valley Resort has to offer.

Spend the morning in our hot mineral pools and spas and try our Spa Method for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation.

If you feel up to a little exercise, visit the Fitness and Cardio Rooms to challenge your body and mind.

Head into the Big City. On your last day, take the long way home and venture into Palm Desert and Palm Springs. Visit the Moorten Botanical Gardens to see rare and unusual cacti and other desert plants, as well as their collection of glistening crystals, colorful rocks, ancient fossils, pioneer and gold-mine relics.

Drive down Highway 111, stop when it feels right, and take in the remarkable views before you take a deep breath and head home.