Established in 1971 and now open to the public, Desert Island is not just a Palm Springs country club with a breathtaking lake and mountain backdrop to the championship golf course. With destination dining, cocktails and events, Desert Island houses 'The Penney', a chef-driven restaurant with a seasonal Californian menu and rare-spirits library; '9-1/2', an al-fresco all-day golfers bar with home-made grab ’n’ go food; Red’s, a cheeky, mobile bar cart for artisan refreshments on the golf course; 'Parlour', a vibrant cocktail lounge event space for hire with vintage pool table and grand piano; Northern Gallery, a contemporary art space with a calendar of artists’ exhibitions; and a magnificent late-century Ballroom for weddings and events.
