Cabot's Pueblo Museum & Historic Rock House
Learn about one of the original homesteaders and his adventurous, unique, charming lifestyle and his creative talents. Yerxa got off the train in 1913 and walked 7 miles across the desolate sand dunes to what later became known as "Miracle Hill". Join us as we travel back in time and reimagine being here in the early days. Then we will move on to 1946 and visit the Rock House, the only remaining structure that was built with local rocks. What secrets does this site have?
This historic house was built (1913-1950) by Cabot Yerxa, an early pioneer of the Colorado Desert. The Pueblo Revival Style structure contains artworks, artifacts of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures, and memorabilia of early desert homesteader life. Contemporary and Native arts and crafts are featured in the museum gift shop. Also on the property is an eclectic collection of outdoor art, including the 43 ft tall wooden sculpture by Peter Toth, Waokiye (Way-OH-kee), carved in 1978. It's the only one in California of Toth's outsized sculptures across the U.S. and Canada. ~ Wikipedia and Cabot's Museum
Cabot Museum guided tour fees non-refundable.
67616 Desert View Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
$15 Admission, pay here when you register. No refunds, but it is transferable.
$16 for guests and nonmembers, if space is available after February 14.
Historic Rock House www.dhshistoricalsociety.org
66050 Third Street, Desert Hot Springs,
The Desert Hot Springs Historical Society will host a private visit to the Rock House for GOPS registrants immediately after our visit to Cabot's Museum and before the optional lunch at Casa Blanca restaurant.
This is a Riverside County Historic Landmark and the new home of the Desert Hot Springs Historical Society. Explore this enchanting home, built entirely of found rocks by builder Lee A. Watkins. Discover historic artifacts, photographs, and art exhibits from the DHS Historical Society Archives.
Optional lunch after house tours at Casa Blanca restaurant (Mexican cuisine). No reservations, please break into small groups to secure a table. 66370 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 www.casablancamenu.com
Meet-up promptly at 8:30 AM at the Petsmart and Walmart parking adjacent to Ramon & Crossley Rd.
Or meet up at Cabot's Museum 9:00 AM Click Here
Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by a driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. Contributions to driver cost welcome.
Event conditions, health problems/allergies. Extended standing and indoor/outdoor walking expected, including steep staircases, narrow passageways. Discuss any medical concerns with the event leader that may affect your ability to complete this event.
Contact Event Leader: Pat Miyamoto :Email: click here
