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ON THE SAN ANDREAS FAULT!

 

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VOTED BEST ACTIVITY IN THE PALM SPRINGS DESERT RESORTS

 

Imagine riding through the open desert with the wind in your hair! Leaving the resort world behind, come to Desert Adventures Metate’ Canyon Ranch, our 1000 acre private desert sanctuary right on the infamous San Andreas Fault!  

 

From the moment you leave your resort, a Desert Adventure’s Naturalist guide will share secrets of the desert and excite guests for the fun to come! As your luxury coach slowly meanders down the dirt road, the swaying palms of a natural palm oasis come in to view.  Slowly you will turn into one of our beautiful canyons.  You choose the site, an Old Mining Camp or Indian Village.  Which ever you choose, you will step into another time and place, as you enter a world where nature is the star.

 

Our parties are inclusive of everything you need to make your day really special. Today you will enjoy a slow-cooked BBQ breakfast or lunch BBQ, kick up your heels to live music, 4-wheel drive through the desert canyons, enjoy a nature walk or hike to explore your surroundings, relax by a roaring campfire and cook a marshmallow, and just enjoy a unique environment you’ve probably never experienced before! 

 

Choose your adventure camp!

 

 

CAHUILLA INDIAN VILLAGE

 

 

This Adventure Camp provides a magnificent backdrop of mountains uplifted by Earth movements along the San Andreas Fault.  Made by the same techniques used by the Cahuilla Indians 2000 years ago, the village is complemented by sparkling pools & a running stream from water bubbling out of the fault, and views of a natural palm oasis and valley vistas.  This site has two levels.  The lower level offers a covered eating area for up to 100 guests and a small stage, and an open area that will accommodate 200 additional guests for dinner, games or more entertainment. The upper level offers an Indian Village, stream and ponds.  Behind the camp are miles of trails for exploration through steep walled canyons and a natural palm oasis right on the San Andreas Fault!   Site Can Accommodate up to 400 Guests.

 

 

OLD MINING CAMP

 

 

This adventure camp is a replica of an Old Mining Town of the late 1800's.  The

camp includes a covered eating area for several hundred guests, large dance

floor and stage, campfires with group seating, walk-in mine, antique wagons,

old equipment and a cowboy town with Assessors' office, hotel, walk-up

saloon, bank, livery stable and lock-up jail. The camp has spectacular views of

the Coachella Valley from the Salton Sea to Mt. San Jacinto.  Behind the

camp are miles of hiking-jeep trails for exploration. The site can

accommodate up to 1000 guests.

 

ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES INCLUDED

THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED IN EVERY DESERT DISCOVERY PARTY

 

FIDDLE GIRL

You will never forget our fiddle playing turbocharged dynamo, with compelling appeal, which will guarantee the success of your party.  Fiddle Girl’s infectious enthusiasm, dynamic vocals and incredible fiddle playing have won her audiences throughout the country.  She is very versatile, guaranteed to rock the desert… You won’t sit still!  Check this out at http://www.wildoutwestshow.com

               

MINI-JEEP TOURS OF THE CANYONS

Let Desert Adventure’s award winning guides take you on mini jeep eco-tours to explore steep walled canyons carved by water, and thrust up by the San Andreas Fault. Hop in. 

 

CAMPFIRE AND MARSHMALLOW ROAST

Looking for a little relaxation?  Sit back and relax beside a roaring campfire, and just enjoy this unique environment.

 

INDIAN VILLAGE OR MINE EXPERIENCE

Relive the past as a Desert Adventures’ guide takes you on a trip back in time as you explore an Old Mine or Indian Village.  You’re going to love this!

 

                                        MINI-HIKING TOURS

You will never forget this once-in-a-lifetime experience of hiking right on the SanAndreas

Fault.  Desert Adventures offers exciting hiking for all abilities on our 1000-acre private

desert site where we have blazed miles and miles of excellent, safe hiking trails. 

 

                               RIFLE RANGE SHOOTING GALLERY

Shoot targets in our shooting gallery with BB guns. We'll see who the best aim is!

 

 

CHOOSE YOUR MENU

Daytime Party Includes BBQ Cooked In The Open Desert. 

Choose Breakfast or Lunch Menu Below

(Custom Menus Are Available)

 

 SUNRISE FRITTATA BREAKFAST

 

A flat open-faced vegetable Omelet cooked on the grill served with

Bacon, Sausage and Hash Browns

Assorted Muffins & Danish

Fresh Fruit

Assorted Juices

Coffee

 

Buffet Served On Heavyweight Paper Plates and Plastic Utensils

 

Includes Private Use of Old Mining Camp or Indian Village, Picnic Tables with separate Benches, Tablecloths & Centerpieces, Buffet Props & Décor,

Program Coordinator, Labor & Taxes

 

 

UP-GRADES TO BREAKFAST IN THE OPEN DESERT

Add Smoked Salmon, Capers, Chopped Eggs,

Sliced Tomatoes & Sliced Red Onion

 

 

CITY SLICKER BBQ LUNCH

 

ENTRÉE Choice of One

Fire Roasted & Sliced Santa Fe Style Chicken Breast with Mango Salsa

Barbeque Beef

Barbeque Chicken

Hamburger Sliders

With Full Condiment Bar Of Mayonnaise, Mustard, Ketchup, Lettuce, Tomato, Relish, Onion, Bacon, Avocado, Peppers, Jalapenos, Ortega Chilies, Pickles, Mushrooms, and Assorted Cheese

 

SIDES Choice of Two

Southwest Caesar Salad

Marinated Salad of Artichokes, Mushrooms & Grilled Sweet Peppers

Corn and Black Bean Pasta Salad

 Nopali (Cactus) Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Onions

 Jicama and Orange Salad,

California Fruits & Berries

Potato or Macaroni Salad

Zesty Cole Slaw

Slow Baked Beans

 

BREAD Choice of One

Green Chile Corn Bread with Butter Honey

Rolls & Butter

 

DESSERT Choice of One

Brownies

Lemon Bars

Chocolate Chip Bars

 Coyote Cut Out Cookies

 

Assorted Sodas

 

Buffet Served On Heavyweight Paper Plates and Plastic Utensils

Includes Private Use of Old Mining Camp or Indian Village, Picnic Tables with separate Benches, Tablecloths & Centerpieces, Buffet Props & Décor, Program Coordinator, Labor & Taxes

 

 

 

UP-GRADES TO LUNCH BBQ IN THE OPEN DESERT

 Additional Entrees

 Additional Sides & Desserts 

Sodas/Beer  Sodas/Beer/Wine Coolers

Full House Bar


        

3 Hour Party Includes:

  • Private use of Old Mining Camp or Indian Village For 3 Hours
  • Breakfast or Lunch Menu Above
  • Fiddle Girl Live Music
  • Mini Jeep and Hiking Adventures on The Fault Line
  • Guided Tour of Indian Village or Old Mine
  • Campfire and Marshmallow Roast
  • Rifle Range Shooting Gallery

·         All Labor For Set Up/Tear Down

·         Professional Party Coordinator to Assist You Prior to and During your Event

·         All Equipment and Supplies

·         Picnic Tables with Separate Benches, Tablecloths, Linen, Centerpieces

·         Props, Buffet And Site Décor, wood, fuel & taxes


WANT MORE?

OPTIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

MOUNTAIN OR ELECTRIC BIKES

Add an element of excitement by exploring the San Andreas Fault on bicycle.  The numerous hard packed dirt roads offer the perfect location for safe, undisturbed biking in nature.  Choose from top quality mountain bikes, or try our new e- bikes (electric bikes), that are provided by EV global motors, the first product introduced by lee Iacocca’s new Company That Is Focusing On Electric Based Transportation For The Future!

 

ROCK CLIMBING WALL

Now your group can experience the rush and adrenaline of rock climbing right on the San Andreas Fault! Everything you need is provided for the ultimate Rock Climbing Experience! Our safe but challenging climbing wall allows beginners to expert climbers to enjoy the thrill of the climb. 

 

carnival Games

Our carnival games are always a hit. Try your hand at some of our challenging games including Poker Darts, Softball Pitch, Boot Hill Ring Toss, and more. All of our games are housed in a unique false front game booth decorated to match the theme of your event, not the boring red & white canopies that are most commonly used. Each booth measures 10’ wide x 10’ tall x 10’ deep.

Horseshoe Pitch                                             Poker Darts                                  Ring the Sombrero

Cow Chip Toss                                               Boot Hill Ring Toss                     Softball Pitch

Bottle Tip-Up                                                Battle Darts                                 Milk Bottle Knock DownCoconut Bowling                                 Tug-A-War                                     Crab Snag

Parrot Knock Down                                        Ring-the-King                               More!!!

 

                                  COYOTE GOLF

Even Tiger Woods would be challenged on our mini gtolf course set up right in the middle of the open desert!  This truly professional quality course was used for numerous high dollar tournaments.  Each hold is themed to match your event and features sand traps, palm trees, rocks, banked shots and other natural hazards.

 

Spear Throwing

Participants will throw Indian spears at a variety of targets set 30’-60’ away. These realistic spears with beads and feathers will add a fun and realistic touch to your party. Game area will be corralled in split rail fencing for guest safety. Includes all supplies and staff.

 

Tomahawk Pitch

Guests will throw Indian tomahawks at a large wooden target with a painted bull’s eye trying to make it stick. This is not as easy as it sounds but always a crowd pleaser. For guests safety entire game area is corralled in split rail fencing. Includes all supplies and staff.

 

GOLD PANNING

Strike it rich panning for gold from our 6’ long stainless watertight trough inside a 10’ x 10’ rustic western facade. This old west panning trough is covered with a rustic wood box cover and filled with river sand, water and gold painted river pebbles. Our prospector will show prospective miners how to pan for gold like a pro. 

 

Bow & Arrow Shooting

Guests will enter our Bow & Arrow Corral and actually have the opportunity to shoot a real bow and arrow. Different targets will be placed on a stack of straw bales. For guest safety the entire game area will be corralled in split rail fencing. Includes bows, arrows, fencing, straw bales for target backboard and staff .

 

INDIAN TOOL TIME


Relive the Stone Age with our very own "Tool Man," master Stone Age Toolmaker and storyteller. Colorful commentary and a wealth of knowledge about California's wild beginnings accompany his impressive array of handmade tools. Relive the Stone Age Era through this fascinating tool making demonstration.

  • Presentations include:
  • Bows and Arrows
  • Tools and their Uses
  • Shaping and construction techniques
  • Throwing Sticks and how they were used

INDIAN POTTERY AND ARROW FLINT-MAKING
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see pottery and arrow flints made by one of the few living artists who practices the old Indian art of making clay baskets from the desert earth. 2-hour program includes demonstration and opportunity to buy this rare art.

INDIAN FANCY DANCING
The heartbeat of America is sounded out on a single Indian drum. Feel the Native American ancient spirits as this Indian Brave creates a dazzling palate of moving color that mesmerizes you with the flashing feet and swirling feathers in the Buffalo Dance, Eagle Dance, and Hoop Dance. Join in the fun as you dance the Friendship Dance that bonds culture with harmony.

INDIAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGE
Includes Indian Fancy Dancing, Tee-Pee, Artifacts Demonstration, and Sand Painting Craft.

OLD FASHIONED MINI-HAYRIDES ON THE FAULT LINE
Relive your childhood and enjoy a moonlight, horse-drawn hayride along the San Andreas Fault. Our 16-foot antique wagon carries up to 20 people, with comfortable loading — a great addition for evening entertainment.

WILD WEST TINTYPE-STYLE PHOTOS
Remember your desert adventure with hold-style photos at our Indian Village, Old Mining Camp, and palm oasis or in the open desert!

Includes:

  • Full costuming for guests to play out their fantasies
  • Polaroid photo for guests to take home
  • Two Sepia-Tone (bronze tint) jumbo prints mailed directly to each person, or to your company to incorporate into a special gift
  • All mailing costs

WILD WEST GUNFIGHTERS
We'll stage a robbery, arrest your outlaw guests and throw 'em in jail. We can even create a custom gunfight scene. These ornery cowpokes will perform one of their entertaining shows and stick around to help complete the authentic Wild-West feel.

 

ROVING CARD SHARK

THIS GUY IS GREAT as he strolls through your guests, entertaining them with his marvelous card tricks.  The hand is definitely quicker than the eye.  Our gambler will amaze and amuse you with his tricks.

 

COWGIRL FORTUNE TELLER

The Wild West had saloon palm and tarot card readers and you can too at your Desert Adventures outing. Hire 1 or more of our accurate FUN cowgirl or saloon girl fortune tellers for 5 minute UPBEAT readings for guests.  

 


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