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“Canyon Country Club: History and Design of Palm Springs’ Garden of Eden” Book Signing and Tour

A great double-value! House tour plus book! Join us for a book signing of PSPF’s scholarly and beautifully illustrated 302-page hardcover book, Canyon Country Club: History and Design of Palm Springs’ Garden of Eden, by author Steve Treinen. The book signing is paired with a tour of the marvelous custom midcentury Dr. Maurice Rice Residence (1969, William Krisel) in Canyon Country Club (now known as the Indian Canyons neighborhood). The residence features a pentagonal 75-foot-long lap pool that traverses the entirety of the back of the home and enjoys one of the finest lots in Canyon Country Club, near the iconic lakes and fountains. A copy of the book (a $50 retail value) is included with each ticket purchased.

To learn more about the history and design of Canyon Country Club, consider attending Treinen’s presentation on the topic during PSPF’s Free Lecture Series on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is “to educate and promote public awareness of the importance of preserving the historical resources and architecture of the city of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley area.” PSPF offers free membership as a public benefit. To learn more about the work of the foundation see www.pspreservationfoundation.org.

Photo Credits: Daniel Ryan, Vintage Postcard, Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, William Krisel Papers,

Location & Attendee Information

  • What are the appropriate ages for this activity?Person No children
  • Are pets, animals, or service animals permitted?Dog on a leash Pets and animals not permitted
  • Are food and drinks permitted?Food and drink No outside food or drinks
  • What type of parking is available?Car Free public/neighborhood street parking
  • What is the policy for personal effects?Bag or purse Large purses, bags, backpacks discouraged
  • Is photography permitted?Camera
  • Are restrooms available?Restroom sign Restrooms not available
  • What is the policy regarding smoking?Cigarette with smoke No smoking or e-cigarettes
  • What type of tour is this?Group of people Interior/exterior tour
  • What type of ADA accessibility is available?Wheelchair Private homes are not wheelchair accessible

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