Palm Springs Life Magazine October 2011

ON THE COVER - The San Gorgonio Pass. Photography by Tom Brewster.

FEATURES

A World of Good
By Janice Kleinschmidt.
When it opens in early 2012, The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands will usher in an era of high-level meetings and public education.

Reap the Wild Wind
By Ann Japenga. Photography by Tom Brewster.
The San Gorgonio Pass provides a natural corridor for plants, animals, and a forceful current of air and water. Plus: John Lautner's Windsong House.

Success on Tap
By Kathy Strong. Photography by Chris Miller.
Large spaces, an exhaustive selection of beers, and investor-landlords propelled Yard House founder Steele Platt into business and into the desert.

A Trend on the Grow
By Donna Curran. Photography by Jon Edwards.
Local chefs and foodies adopt and begin to promote the philosophy of sustainable food.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Letter
By Steven Biller.
Look at us now!

Psst!
By Erin Weinger and Janice Kleinschmidt.
Designer Kendall Zundell, a $15 million listing, Donald Wexler moves in, and more.

Style
By Jorie Parr.
The ultimate accessory of the night, masks shine in high fashion.

The Social Life
By Gloria Greer.
Parties, openings, fundraisers, and other events.

Horoscope
By Sherryl Nova.
Resist temptations for later reward: progress.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Vision
Edited by Steven Biller.
How to grow a desert business.

McCallum Theatre Program
Edited by Janice Kleinschmidt.
The season begins at the desert’s premier performing arts venue.

Desert Guide
Edited by Mona de Crinis.
The official guidebook of the Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities Convention and Visitors Authority.