A Private Palm Springs Escape
Where Every Stay
Becomes Part of the Story
Articles on Architect Doug Smith
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Step inside a home where history continues to be lived.
A Legacy Worth Experiencing
Casa del Passero is a historic home that has quietly witnessed decades of Palm Springs' evolution. Today, it welcomes a new generation of guests to experience its rich architectural heritage, timeless character, and enduring creative spirit. Every stay is an invitation to slow down, disconnect, find inspiration, and become part of the story still unfolding within its walls.
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Escape
into
Stillness
Experiences Worth Remembering
Whether you're creating in the art studio, gathering for an outdoor film, or exploring the timeless beauty of Palm Springs, Casa del Passero invites you to experience the desert at a slower, more meaningful pace. Here, every moment is designed to be savored.
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El Passero Journal
Notes from the house
Art
Objects of Affection
Notes on ceramics, framed works, and the way handmade objects hold a room without raising their voice.
4 min
Playlists
Music for the First Swim
A poolside sequence for the hour when the water is still cool and the house is just beginning to wake.
18 tracks
Literature
Books for a Desert Bedside
Slim novels, sun-bleached essays, and books best read in the late afternoon with the doors open.
7 min
Culture
A Week of Modernism
A short guide to the rooflines, shadows, and indoor-outdoor gestures that define the city’s architectural imagination.
6 min
Guest Stories
Inspired by Stillness
A guest reflects on morning swims, long dinners, and the particular quiet that arrives after the desert heat softens.
5 min
Playlists
Music for Art: Studio Soundtrack
A thoughtfully curated playlist designed to quiet the mind, spark new ideas, and accompany every brushstroke, journal entry, or afternoon spent creating.
22 tracks
Guest Stories
The Joy of Gathering
A conversation about friendship, recipes, and the slow ritual of gathering around the outdoor table.
5 min
AN ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE
A LIVING PIECE OF
PALM SPRINGS
Since 1949
Our stay Casa del Passero was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism.
— Celeste Bailey
