Wow– an amazing time at The Hideaway Golf Club in La Quinta, California! From the opening party with Elvis, Rod Stewart, and Whitney Houston to the closing party dinner dance…we had a wonderful time! Deby Anderson & Kathy Schowe teamed up to take the low-gross prize with rounds of 69-67 !  The girls at the Hideaway know how to have a good time!  What a great tournament!

Great party to celebrate a terrific year at La Quinta and Ladies TeamPlay!  Our team ROCKS!

This wonderful homesite at The Hideaway Golf Club takes in sweeping views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and 14th tee of the Clive Clark course. Offered by Kathy Schowe and The Lori Bowers Goup for $377,000, it measures 16,117 sq.ft. or .370 acres.

The Hideaway Golf Club at La Quinta is one of the best kept secrets in the Southern California Desert.  The Hideaway’s 36-holes of golf are surrounded by a private gated community, combining the amenities of a fine resort with all of the comforts of home.

Hideaway homesites, ranging in size from one-third to over one-half acres, offer ready-to-build sites complete with full urban utilities, paved roads and majestic views of the mountains, water features & golf courses  perfect to design and build the refined custom home of your dreams.

For more info on The Hideaway Golf Club, and this property visit schoweproperties.com

We had such a great time with Bruce & Bonnie Cotton at Indian Ridge CC !

If you go

What: Art Under the Umbrellas
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 7, Nov. 28, Jan. 16, Feb. 13, March 27 and April 10.
Where: Old Town La Quinta, 78-100 Main St.
Information: La Quinta Arts Foundation at (760) 564-1244 or www.lqaf.com

What’s Hot in Dining??

Hogs Breath in Old Town La Quinta keeps getting better!!

Watch the video and then click on the “casa” for more info!

Click the corner and turn the pages with your mouse!

WHAT DOES ‘LA QUINTA’ MEAN???

Come and visit the beautiful and diverse Palm Springs area!!

Some laughs to start out the seaon!

49200 Avenida Fernando– La Quinta Country Club — Open House! 12-3!

COME VISIT US IN LA QUINTA! It’s November 6th–take a look at the views and the weather!!

Amazing fairway home at LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB! This can be your desert hideaway!

PUMPKIN CRISP RECIPE

1 LARGE CAN PUMPKIN PUREE  

3/4 CUP SUGAR

3 BEATEN EGGS

1 CAN EVAPORATED MILK

3 TSP. PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

1 BOX YELLOW CAKE MIX

11/2 CUP MELTED BUTTER

MIX FIRST 5 INGREDIENTS IN A BOWL–TRANSFER TO A BUTTERED 19×13 BAKING DISH

SPRINKLE CAKE MIX ON TOP- DRIZZLE BUTTER OVER TOP

BAKE @ 350 FOR 1 HOUR… GARNISH WITH WHIPPED CREAM!

Tiger’s Crash News spreads like wild-fire on Twitter— CNN, get a clue!

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A very creative employee for Medline created, directed and choreographed this in Portland last week for her Medline glove division as a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness.  This was all her idea to help promote their new pink gloves.  I don’t know how she got so many employees, doctors and patients to participate, but it started to really catch on and they all had a lot of fun doing it.

When the video gets 1 million hits, Medline will be making a huge contribution to the hospital, as well as offering free mammograms for the community.  Please check it out.  It’s an easy and great way to donate to a wonderful cause, and who hasn’t been touched by breast cancer?

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, December 4, 2009
Festivities begin at 5 p.m.

Trying out the “FUN THEORY” !! 

Google is going to take over the world sooner than we thought! Wait until you see what the brains at GOOGLE have for us NOW!  Take a picture– GOOGLE-GOGGLES will tell you what it is… I AM NOT KIDDING!

Let’s Party

Gretchen Wilson at Stagecoach Festival

Photo Credit – Robin Carrol

Oddee.com reports that grown men jump over newborn babies in Spain, some 600 monkeys are treated to a huge buffet in Thailand, and runners chase a 7-pound wheel of cheese down a hill in England.

None of the Coachella Valley’s numerous festivals rank on the list of the world’s wackiest festivals, but they are definitely safer, wiser, and — we think — more fun.

We Love Movies
Each January, the Palm Springs International Film Festival kicks off a year of celebrations. After 20 years, the event started by Sonny Bono has earned a place among the great film festivals of the world. Honored filmmakers and actors have included such high-profilers as Clint Eastwood, Ron Howard, Dustin Hoffman, Sean Penn, and Anne Hathaway — and that was just the 2009 festival!

When the days get longer, the films get shorter. Summer marks the Palm Springs International ShortFest, one of the largest events of its kind in the country. It’s also the season for the Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival. Other local fetes of filmdom include the Festival of Native Film & Culture, Latino Film Festival, Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, and Palm Springs Student Short Film Festival.

Music to Our Ears
Coachella Music and Arts Festival became an “overnight sensation” after the inaugural event in 1999 drew 25,000 to polo grounds in Indio to hear Beck, Rage Against the Machine, Morrissey, Tool, and a full lineup of lesser-known, cutting-edge singers and bands. Since then, Coachella has attracted the likes of Madonna, Prince, and, this year, Paul McCartney (who wowed the crowd with a 33-song set). On the heels of that event is the Stagecoach Festival, which focuses on country music.

A few more multiday music festivals are between one and two hours from the desert floor. The Joshua Tree Music Festival in spring features two stages of alternative, techno, and world music; the Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival in the fall bills itself as “a rootsicana new grassy folkadelic experience.” Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines in the alpine village of Idyllwild offers a full slate of jazz styles.

While music is their raison d’etre, these festivals include art, vendors, and other activities.

Art’s in our Hearts
Beautiful year-round weather attracts people outdoors, and we welcome many opportunities to stroll around park-like settings to discover paintings, sculpture, glassworks, photography, jewelry, pottery, and other forms of creativity. The Indian Wells Arts Festival, La Quinta Arts Festival, Southwest Arts Festival, and Rancho Mirage Art Affaire draw hundreds of accomplished artists to our “door.”

These festivals also feature live entertainment, food and wine, and demonstrations of various art forms.

We’re So Proud
Other areas of the country have county fairs, but we pair ours (the Riverside County Fair) with the National Date Festival in recognition of the fruit crop that no other place in the United States can match. The date festival includes camel and ostrich races and an Arabian Nights-themed pageant.

Another food we fete in a festival comes to us by way of the Hispanic culture that infuses our communities: the Indio International Tamale Festival. The event showcases inventive as well as traditional recipes that families pass from one generation to the next.

The Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival celebrates diversity and attracts a large crowd to the always-colorful gay pride parade on Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs.

World-Class Style
Though not officially “festivals,” two weeklong events deserve mention here, as attendees revel in grand architecture, design, and fashion: Modernism Week in February and Fashion Week El Paseo in March. Both events include a breadth of offerings that provide entertainment and educational value — as well as great shopping!

For dates of these celebrations, check the Calendar at  www.palmspringslife.com and click on Desert Guide.

15 Best New Restaurants

Many local eateries have opened in the 12 months since we surveyed the Coachella Valley for new restaurants. Here are the best based on cuisine, vibe, value, and service

Gazston Photography/Courtesy Miramonte Resort and Spa

CAFÉ CHOCOLAT
The Corridor
515 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
1-760-320-8889

Cuisine: Californian. Menu is seasonal, featuring salads, soups, and cheese and quiche plates. Specialties include chicken salad with Asiago dressing and Black Forest ham, brie, and green onion quiche, using gourmet products for sale in the shop. Afternoon chocolate tea. Coffee served in a French press.
Vibe: A mix of Southwestern and Art Deco architecture. The interior is intimate and surrounded by tempting displays of fine chocolates and gift items. There are two patios, one for sidewalk dining and one with great mountain views.
Serving: Lunch is served Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., desserts from 3 to 5 p.m. The largest party that can be accommodated is 28.
Pocket Factor: $6 to $10.
The “It” Factor: The combination of a French bistro-styled café and chocolate shop.

CARLYLE DELI
Plaza La Quinta
78477 Highway 111, La Quinta
1-760-777-9400

Cuisine: New York-style deli serving house-made bagels and rye breads, grilled Reuben sandwiches, matzo ball soup, sirloin tip over noodles, and truffle torte chocolate mousse cheesecake.
Vibe: Established by Robert Gary, owner of La Quinta Baking Co., with classic leather booths, dark woods, slate floors, and a warm and inviting ambiance designed by Mary Gary. Prints of New York scenes abound. Dogs are welcome on the patio.
Serving: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Ten guests can be accommodated at one table. Also offering takeout, delivery, and catering.
Pocket Factor: Dinners from $14 to $20.
The “It” Factor: A typical New York deli experience with an exhibition kitchen.

ERNIE’S BAR & GRILL AT PGA WEST
56150 PGA Blvd., La Quinta
1-760-564-7125

Cuisine: Gastro pub American, a dining experience styled in the 1900s at the Eagle Restaurant in London. The hallmark of gastro pub is an adventurous twist on familiar fare prepared from scratch daily with palate-arousing ingredients. Presenting eclectic items to typical pub cuisine and offering a sense of comfort and relaxation make it gastro pub. The hottest items are the double-stack grilled cheeseburger with on a toasted brioche, smoked buffalo-style chicken wings, and cedar plank roasted salmon.
Vibe: Overlooking the Jack Nicklaus and Stadium golf courses with a grand entrance. The ambiance is contemporary with rich wooden tables and comfortable chairs. The terrace with two fire pits, awning, and misters is a popular choice. Ernie’s is a public clubhouse. PGA West members, visiting golfers, locals, and tourists love the action and the menu of Sous Chef Casey Milner, who hails from the Arizona Biltmore.
Bar/Lounge: Ernie’s centerpiece is the always-buzzing circular bar, featuring premium brands, festive cocktails, draft beer, and fine wine. Happy hours 3-6 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Ten plasma screens feature sporting events.
Serving: Breakfast from 6:30 a.m. Friday-Sunday, lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, and dinner 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. A party of 15 guests can be seated at one table. A private wine room and catering are available.
Pocket Factor: Entrées from $16 to $28.
The “It” Factor: No other club compares in bringing elegance to the pub experience in such a grand setting.

THE GROVE ARTISAN KITCHEN
Miramonte Resort and Spa
45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells
1-760-341-2200

Cuisine: Farm-to-table Californian. A specialty is braised short ribs with bleu cheese ravioli. The chef uses produce from local growers, farm-raised meats and poultry, and Pacific seafood. Produce and herbs are grown on property. Everything is fresh, not overworked, letting the natural flavors come out.
Vibe: Inside the Mediterranean-inspired resort with an exhibition kitchen and great views from the patio and courtyard. The ambiance is sleek, contemporary, and energetic.
Bar/Lounge: The adjacent Vineyard Lounge draws a lively crowd, featuring local entertainers. Open from 10 a.m. to midnight, with a lounge menu from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The wine list is perfectly balanced with Californian, Italian, and international choices.
Serving: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Reservations can be taken for 24 guests at one table.
Pocket Factor: Entrées from $18 to $29.
The “It” Factor: No one in the valley goes as far as in presenting farm-to-table cuisine in such a sophisticated atmosphere. Executive Chef Robert Nyreck has 30 years of experience with top hotels.

HARRY’S OKLAHOMA STYLE SMOKEHOUSE BBQ
47150 Washington St., Suite B, La Quinta
1-760-564-4920

Cuisine: Slow-smoked barbecue ribs, tri-tip, and pulled pork, plus home-style sides. Meats are smoked in a state-of-the-art, closed-pit smoker. Harry’s motto is “low and slow.”
Vibe: Fun with red-and-white checkered tablecloths and a peanut-filled cowboy hat on the table (you may throw shells on the floor). Walls are filled with celebrity photos from owners Jon (Harry) and Margot Bayouth’s restaurant in Tulsa. There’s no lounge, but entertainers perform on Friday and Saturday nights.
Serving: Lunch and dinner daily, plus an all-you-can-eat buffet Friday-Sunday. Hog Hour Sandwich Special daily and Monday-Thursday dinner specials. Free delivery in a three-mile radius for orders of $25 or more. Can serve 20 to 30 people at one table.
Pocket Factor: $8.95 to $26. Early birds specials served 4-6 p.m. Sunday-Friday.
The “It” Factor: Authentic cuisine from family recipes and very hands-on service.

THE HOMESTEAD
78045 Calle Cadiz, La Quinta
1-760-771-3331

Cuisine: Swiss-born Owner/Chef Roger Meier, with classic European training, does American comfort food and some Italian favorites with élan. Specialties include sand dabs meunière and chicken pot pie.
Vibe: The Homestead is owned by John Reynolds and Roger Meier, owners of Chapelli’s in La Quinta, on the site formerly known as Cunard’s. Just look for the home with all the American flags. The converted private home is conducive to relaxation. Three dining rooms are cozy and comfortable. The patio and courtyard offer additional enclaves for conversation before and after dinner. You may roast marshmallows over the fire pit with friends and enjoy a cup of coffee. Typical crowds are locals happy to see this property awakened and hotel visitors.
Bar/Lounge: Cocktail service on patio and courtyard with grill and fire pit. Full bar. Entertainment on weekends. You won’t be bored just because you are in a classic setting. The varied wine list complements the menu. Locals are welcome to stop at the courtyard to enjoy the serenity of the grounds.
Serving: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with special prices for all servings, as well as menu prices. Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parties of six to 10 can be seated at one table.
Pocket Factor: $15 to $28.
The “It” Factor: An iconic 1930s-era, three-acre estate.

THE JACKALOPE RANCH
80400 Highway 111, Indio
1-760-342-1999

Cuisine: Progressive Southwestern, featuring barbecue, steaks (even bison), chicken, seafood, and locally grown produce. A signature entrée is shrimp stuffed with crabmeat wrapped in bacon. Executive Chef Steve Quinones changes his personal creations daily.
Vibe: A finely crafted lodge on artfully landscaped six-and-one-half-acres offering charm in all dining areas. Rocks, timber, outstanding lighting fixtures, Western artifacts, and a hand-carved Harley-Davidson blend to make an inviting place to dine and party.
Bar/Lounge: The Palapa and Saloon are bustling with weekly events, live entertainment, and dancing on weekends. Happy hour nightly. The Palapa has a large fire pit for congregating. The wine list covers a full range of moderately priced to special selections.
Serving: Lunch and dinner daily and Sunday brunch in season. Happy hour daily from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Can accommodate parties of 20 to 30 guests inside or on the patio.
Pocket Factor: Dinner entrées $22 to $29.50.
The “It” Factor: The whole package — a beautiful destination, quality food, fine service, and fun.

KING’S HIGHWAY
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
1-760-325-9900

Cuisine: American “peasant food,” with international influences. Special entrées include T-bone steak and frites, locally raised vintage beef with cowboy relish, and Harissa lamb with smoky eggplant purée and chickpea ragout. Featuring Stumptown coffee.
Vibe: Formerly a Denny’s circa ’40s-’60s diner, now upgraded and part of the Ace Hotel. The diner atmosphere remains intact; the ambiance is upbeat and frequented by local retirees and a hip, artistic crowd of 20- to 40-somethings on weekends. Poolside dining is available.
Bar/Lounge: The Amigo Room, once a rancher hangout, serves food all day, specialty cocktails from 4 p.m. to closing, international beers, and a California and imported wines by the glass and moderately priced bottles. Happy hour 4-7 p.m. Entertainment on weekends, DJ on Sunday, fun theme nights.
Serving: Breakfast (all day, featuring a singer!), lunch items from 11 a.m. and dinner entrées from 5 p.m. Up to 35 guests can be seated at one table.
Pocket Factor: Entrées $7-$28.95.
The “It” Factor: Locally grown and organic food, inspired but never pretentious, in an atmosphere of buzzing excitement, like the most amazing backyard barbecue you’ve ever been to.

LAVENDER BISTRO
78073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta
1-760-564-5353

Cuisine: Californian with French influence. A specialty is Oregon dover sole over a bed of sautéed spinach and basmati rice with lemon caper beurre blanc. The chef’s daily selection is a Lavender Bistro Country Dish. Executive Chef Emmanuel Janin from Alsace, France, is a connoisseur of gourmet and international cuisine.
Vibe: Situated in a country-style home with a tree-shaded patio with fountain. Casually elegant and comfortable. The faithful clientele is from area country clubs and a local, younger crowd.
Bar/Lounge: Happy hour 5-7 p.m. nightly in the bar lounge and terrace. Entertainment changes nightly. The wine list features fine Californian and French wines.
Serving: Dinner only from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Can accommodate a single reservation for up to 16 people.
Pocket Factor: Entrées from $22 to 27.
The “It” Factor: Casual ambiance; attentive service; and fresh, organic ingredients.

MORGAN’S IN THE DESERT
La Quinta Resort & Club
49999 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta
1-760-564-7600

Cuisine: Contemporary California cuisine focusing on traditional methods, such as open grilling, slow roasting, braising, pickling, and curing, drawing inspiration from the Coachella Valley bounty and sourcing the best local products grown and raised responsibly. Executive Chef Jimmy Schmidt creates deliciously rustic and healthful dishes, such as pan-roasted breast of duck and foie gras with caramelized two-apple salad, porcini-crusted Angus filet with grilled mushrooms, wild Washington coho salmon steak, roasted split spiny Santa Barbara lobster, great starters, and fabulous desserts.
Vibe: The legendary La Quinta Resort & Club partnered with celebrated chef, author, and restaurateur Jimmy Schmidt in evoking the glamour of the original 1926 venue. The new signature dining venue (formerly Azur), named for La Quinta Resort founder Walter Morgan, has been completely refurbished and re-outfitted to reflect its historic roots. While the cuisine is modern, the décor incorporates many attributes of the original restaurant with hacienda-style ambiance and seductive spaces. Famed for his Rattlesnake restaurants in Detroit, Trump 29 Casino, and The Classic Club, Schmidt is a pioneer in America’s farm-to-table dining experience.
Bar/Lounge: A 26-seat U-shaped bar, featuring handcrafted cocktails created with fresh ingredients, is open from 4 p.m. to midnight, weekends to 1:30 a.m. The wine list is extensive. The adjacent lounge is the hub for live entertainment Wednesday to Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m. Two cozy patios feature misters, heaters, and fire pits.
Serving: Dinner nightly from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Parties of 12 to 150 can be accommodated. A private dining room seats 38. Reservations are highly recommended.
Pocket Factor: Entrées average $18 to $36.
The “It” Factor: A legendary dining opportunity created by a famed chef in an historic desert landmark.

OLD CREEK HOUSE
1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
1-760-322-3442

Cuisine: Primarily American. Generous portions of comfort food, steak, and prime rib, integrated with European classic and California casual cuisine. Fabulous desserts. Executive Chef Jorge Mendez has been at the helm here for 22 years, having served as executive chef when the building housed Cedar Creek Inn.
Vibe: A Spanish colonial building with high ceilings, tapestry chairs, plants, and patio with a fireplace. Frequented by a mix of seniors and families.
Bar/Lounge: Featuring an extensive wine list to fit any budget, by the bottle or the glass, the lounge also is used for overflow diners.
Serving: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a bountiful menu. Can accommodate 12 guests at one table.
Pocket Factor: Entrées $4.95-$12.90.
The “It” Factor: The restaurant’s slogan says it best: “Food and prices like they should be.”

SAMMY G’S TUSCAN GRILL
The Vineyard
265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
1-760-320-8041

Cuisine: Italian, with fresh house-made pasta and risotto. Specialties are filet mignon bruschetta and chicken carbonara. Executive Chef Salvatore Zavala spent 20 years at Riccio’s Restaurant. Owners Sam Pace and Larry Krammer also own Trilussa Ristorante in Cathedral City.
Vibe: In a Tuscan-styled building formerly housing St. James Tuscan Grill. Stonework has been added and the interior redone to a cosmopolitan setting with changing artwork. Dressy casual attire requested. Two patios and fountain. Very personal service by servers referred to as “captains.”
Bar/Lounge: Lively Sex in the City-type bar with live music and dancing Wednesday-Sunday. Happy hour 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Featuring boutique California wines and extensive Italian selections.
Serving: Dinner only 5-10 Tuesday-Sunday.
Pocket Factor: Entrées $12-$36.
The “It” Factor: Dinner, entertainment, and dancing in artful surroundings.

THE SLICE – N.Y. PIZZERIA RISTORANTE
Monterey Marketplace 2
72775 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage
1-760-202-3122

Cuisine: New York-style pizza and full Italian menu. A specialty is stuffed pizza with double crust, double cheese, sausage, pepperoni, onions, peppers, and mushrooms. In addition to pizza, subs, and calzones, The Slice serves Others include cioppino, balsamic grilled Atlantic salmon, and chicken and spinach stuffed ravioli.
Vibe: Comfortable fun ambience with an exhibition kitchen, brick walls, and black-and-white checkered flooring to giving a classic New York pizzeria feeling. Background music and three TVs for sports lovers. Clientele is made up of lots of locals and Monterey Plaza shoppers.
Bar/Lounge: No formal lounge, but the wine list includes domestic and Italian vintages, some by the glass, at affordable prices. The house wine is Tiziano Chianti. Domestic and imported bottled beers and beer on tap.
Serving: Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m.
Pocket Factor: Entrées range from $15 to $22.95, $6.95 for children under 10 years old.
The “It” Factor: The New York experience.

TRIO RESTAURANT AND BAR
707 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
1-760-864-8746

Cuisine: American modern, blending California comfort food with an American flair. Specialties include slow-roasted Yankee pot roast and seafood stew with a tomato and fennel vegetable broth. Owners Tony Marchese and Mark Van Laanen are committed to sustainable organic seafood, meats, and local produce.
Vibe: Color, modern décor, and changing artwork for sale create panache. Typical crowd is a mix of locals and out-of-towners exploring uptown Palm Springs.
Bar/Lounge: An energetic, open conversation-style bar comes alive at night, featuring premium brands and wines from California and international vintners. Happy hour 4-7 p.m.
Serving: Dinner from 5 p.m. Can seat 15 guests at one table in the dining room and 30 in a semi-private room.
Pocket Factor: Entrées $14 to $24.
The “It” Factor: Location, style, excellent food, and service at an affordable price point.

ZINI CAFÉ MED
140 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
1-760-325-9464

Cuisine: Italian-Mediterranean. Featuring a seasonal menu that includes sole, mussels, and shrimp in a tomatoes, white wine, and saffron broth, using sustainably farmed produce and meats and environmentally sound seafood.
Vibe: A sister restaurant to Zin American Bistro just down the street, this is a people-watching sidewalk café in downtown Palm Springs. The atmosphere is cozy, eclectic, and art-filled.
Bar/Lounge: The full bar features Spanish tapas and wine flights. Happy hour 4-6 p.m. and 11 p.m.-closing. A belly dancer, Flamenco guitarist, and others entertain. A fine list of imported and California wines are moderately priced, and wines by the glass are paired with the changing menu.
Serving: Open for lunch, dinner, and tapas 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. weekdays and until 12:30 a.m. weekends. Six guests can be accommodated at one table.
Pocket Factor: Entrées $12 to $20.
The “It” Factor: Wine Director/Owner Mindy Reed is a multi-award winner, as was her late husband, Chef Nicolas Klontz.

Entertain on your patio and drink in the amazing views on the Signature Hole , #7 at La Quinta Country Club! Home of the Bob Hope Classic golf tournament, you can follow the Players and mingle with the Celebrities right outside your sliding back door.  This Hacienda home has fairway, lake, waterfall and mountain views!  Over 3100 sq. ft. of living space on a large 1/3 acre corner lot is offered for sale by Kathy Schowe and The Lori Bowers Group.

Check out the video below — and click on 49341GuijarroDrive@SchoweProperties.com for details!

La Quinta Country Club still loved by Bob Hope

Classic golfers !

LA QUINTA — Although the sun wasn’t shining at La Quinta Country Club on Wednesday, players sounded like they were in golfing paradise.“I remember my first year out here in ‘07, I was going, ‘Man, I could play here every day,’” George McNeill said.

It didn’t hurt that McNeill shot the lowest round of the day at the course — a 7-under 65 — but fellow pros echoed his praise. They are pleased that the course has rejoined the rotation at the Bob Hope Classic after a one-year absence.

“I’ve always liked this golf course,” McNeill said. “It’s always in just absolutely perfect shape.”

The course wasn’t used last year primarily because a new clubhouse was being constructed. It opened last fall.

But it’s the course’s historic charm as well as its flawless greens that most impress the pros.

La Quinta Country Club opened in 1959, and was first used for the Hope in 1964. The setting is intimate. Its well-conditioned layout weaves through cottage-style houses dotted with citrus trees.

“When I’m here, I know I’m in Palm Springs,” said Matt Kuchar, who shot a 5-under 67.

McNeill also raved about the greens, saying that he and his fellow golfers consider them among the best on tour.

“We go, ‘Man, the best greens we play on all year are at La Quinta,’” he said.

Jeff Klauk also complimented the course’s condition. He is hard to impress. His father served as the superintendent at TPC Sawgrass.

“The course is in great shape,” said Klauk, who shot a 6-under 66. “Being the son of a superintendent, I always seem to notice a lot of things.”

Although the conditions at La Quinta were cool and windy, scoring was slightly lower than in 2008. The scoring average was 69.688 on Wednesday, and 69.891 two years ago.

Three strokes behind leader Shane Bertsch, McNeill saved his round at one of the Hope’s most historically difficult holes, the 434-yard second.

The par-4 requires players to land their drives in a narrow space between bunkers and palm trees. It was the second most difficult hole in the tournament Wednesday with a 4.406 average.

After an errant drive, McNeill was forced to pitch out from behind a tree, but he got up-and-down for par from 80 yards. He then closed with three birdies on his last five holes.

Scoring at La Quinta will depend on the conditions as the week progresses, McNeill said, but he said players could finish a few strokes lower than his 7-under 65.

“You’ve still got to shape your shots off the tee, and you’ve still got to shape your shots into the green,” he said. “Being soft, you can go at the pins.”

But he doesn’t see anyone threatening the course record of 11-under 61, which Lennie Clements set in 1994.

“I don’t see anybody shooting 60 or anything,” McNeill said. “If they do, good for them, but there won’t be more than one of them.”

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Let’s go Taste what La Quinta has to offer– this sounds like a really great Event!  Mark your Calendars!  Can’t WAIT!

Diahann Carroll: The Lady..The Music..The Legend – 04.21.10 8:00 PM, Award-winning entertainer Diahann Carroll will bring her acclaimed one woman show to the Annenberg Theater for one night only.

Art Under the Umbrellas

2000/10 Season Schedule
Old Town La Quinta
Select Saturdays – 10am to 4pm

October 10, 2009 – Columbus Day Weekend
November 7, 2009
November 28, 2009 – Thanksgiving Weekend
January 16, 2010 – Martin Luther King Weekend
February 13, 2010 – Valentine’s/President’s Day Weekend
March 27, 2010


Art Under the Umbrellas shows are one day events located in Old Town La Quinta from 10am to 4pm on designated Saturdays. These popular events attract Coachella Valley residents (including our annual population of snowbirds), visitors, and hotel guests. For additional ambiance, live music and wine tasting are provided. Free admission and ample parking.

Stop by and see us at The Lori Bowers Group in Old Town La Quinta!

Fifty to seventy artists participate at each Art Under the Umbrellas event, located along the closed-off streets of this charming outdoor venue reminiscent of colonial Mexico. This makes for an enjoyable day outdoors perusing artist wares, exploring Old Town shops, and dining in Old Town restaurants. Art patrons will find quality artwork, while tourists will discover treasured mementos.

The 28th Annual La Quinta Arts Festival returns to the visually stunning setting of La Quinta’s Civic Center Campus in the greater Palm Springs area – Southern California’s preferred desert resort location. Produced by La Quinta Arts Foundation, in partnership with its Premier Sponsor the City of La Quinta, La Quinta Arts Festival is the primary fund-raiser for La Quinta Arts Foundation. This award winning event attracts art patrons and tourists from across the nation as one of the Coachella Valley’s premier attractions..

Preview the list of 2010 La Quinta Arts Festival invited artists here!

La Quinta Arts Festival is nationally recognized by artists and art patrons alike as one of the renowned art festivals in the nation. Recent La Quinta Arts Festival accolades and awards include:

* “A must attend art event in the western United States”
– SouthwestArt
* “Best Music / Arts Festival”
– Palm Springs Life Best of the Best Reader’s Choice 2006 & 2007
* “Top 10 Art Fairs & Festivals”
– AmericanStyle Magazine Readers’ Poll 2006 & 2007
* “No. 8 in the Nation”
– Artfair Sourcebook 2008
* “We are so very appreciative of all that you do creating one of the best Fine Art Shows on the planet and for going above & beyond for us artists.”
– Festival Artist Jason Napier

The 13 acre La Quinta Civic Center campus, surrounded by the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains, is located adjacent to the west side of City Hall at the corner of Washington Street and Calle Tampico.

Click here for printable map to our location.

La Quinta Arts Festival is a true community effort which could not take place without the generous support from Sponsors, Community Partners and Donors. Please show them your appreciation by patronizing their service businesses, shops and restaurants throughout the year!
Stop by and see us at The Lori Bowers Group, when you are in Old Town!

We had such fun at the LQCC  Western Party!