This tour focuses on the sustainability efforts of the annenberg trust as well as on the center s mission as a high level retreat center.
Annenberg house tour palm springs. The open air experience shuttles guests through the estate s grounds with a focus on the landscape outdoor sculpture the 9 hole golf course and sustainability efforts. It sits on acres and acres of beautifully manicured lawns and is in a gorgeous setting in the desert with mountains in the background. During the 90 minute tour guides offer guests information about items from the sunnylands collection the building s architecture and interior design and the history of the estate as a private residence and a high level retreat center. Since opening sunnylands in 2012 the trustees and staff have created what the annenbergs envisioned.
Free public programs walks and activities for families are offered on a regular basis. Sunnylands the annenberg estate house tour see 753 traveler reviews 437 candid photos and great deals for rancho mirage ca at tripadvisor. Sunnylands center gardens is closed until further notice. Guides take seven visitors on an electric shuttle to the historic house.
Unlike the house or bird tours tickets are sold at the center for tours on the same day. It s a short drive from palm springs. The private seven person two hour tour of the sunnylands estate is well worth the time and money at this unique venue. You take a golf cart through the flora fauna and golf course to reach this unique house.
Sunnylands center gardens. Whether held at the historic 200 acre annenberg estate in rancho mirage california with its iconic architecture and secluded setting or in cities around the world every retreat or meeting is designed to address and find solutions to real world problems that promote peace facilitate international agreement and better serve the public good. The estate and historic residence are providing a place of tranquility and hospitality where national and international leaders convene to promote world peace and facilitate international agreement. There are many ways to visit sunnylands.
We took a tour of the home which is known as camp david in the west. Sunnylands was the sprawling home of the political and philanthropic annenbergs. It s a great chance to see the famous golf course where so many presidents have teed off. The game room yellow room and pink room explore guest wing east where the annenbergs entertained visitors with refreshments games and first run films on a large movie screen.
Plan ahead and purchase a ticket to tour the historic house or drop in to sunnylands center gardens any time during open hours. This 90 minute tour does not provide access to the house interior. This was originally a home owned by walter annenberg. Tours are small to allow for a more personal experience.