Splendeur Du Désert

There is nothing more chic than gathering your closest friends for a Palm Springs Dinner Party. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday or simply gathering your favorite people for a sunny getaway, hosting a dinner party has become a lost art form rooted in the Palm Spring way of life. Balance luxury and relaxation with the mid century modern charm from Poolside cocktails to golden hour late night fireside chats. Desert entertaining doesn’t have to be complicated but here are the top 10 things to help get your midcentury modern supper club on the calendar.

1. Set Your Golden Hour Timeline: There is nothing like a desert sunset. Check online for the local Sunset time. Remember to check you location specifically. Splendeur Du Désert is close to the mountains and tends to get darker sooner in the winter.
2. Embrace the Al Fresco Mid Century Dining: Palm Springs is the best place to enjoy a poolside drink or some appetizers in the open air. Don’t be afraid to breath in the desert air while enjoying our million dollar view.
3. Feature a Signature Desert Themed Cocktail: Speaking of drinks, locals take advantage of the citrus trees by juicing up grapefruit for a Paloma or maybe experimenting with a Date infused old fashion. Your guests will love a twist on the classics.
4. Curate a “Desert Lounge” Playlist: While there is no outdoor music allowed in Palm Springs Residential neighborhoods due to the city noise ordinance or at Splendeur Du Désert, you can still make sure to set the mood INSIDE with some retro jazz, bossa nova, or modern chill out tracks.
5. Brighten Up Your Table Settings: Think about that pop of color with some citrus, linen napkins, brightly colored cups! Just make sure to use heavy acrylic poolside to avoid accidental broken glass due to the desert poolside breezes.
6. Native Flora Centerpieces: Consider swapping out your typical flower heavy selection for something more climate resilient like some succulents, palm fronds, citrus branches, or bougainvillea accents.
7. Light Up the Night: Blend ambient string lights and some lanterns with your pool lights to create a warm night swim vibes.
8. Al Fresco Catering & Menu: Focus on light bites and locally inspired dishes for a truly memorable dinner. Citrus marinated chicken, fresh ceviche, locally grown grilled veggies. It doesn’t have to be complex to be delicious.
9. Plan to CHILL: Keep cozy and remember to bring out the blankets. The desert weather can be very drastic from warm sunny days to super chilly evenings once that sun goes down. Keep the firepit going and the good vibes.
10. Book the perfect Venue: Splendeur Du Désert is a unique experience ready property. While we don’t offer an overnight option we are great hosts for the poolside dinner party. Bring your guests and catering and let us handle setting the mood with the ultimate indoor outdoor flow.

Ready to host a desert evening that your guests will talk about for years to come? The key to an unforgettable Palm Springs dinner party starts with finding the perfect venue. Splendeur Du Désert is designed for that effortless entertaining with seamless indoor to outdoor living spaces and a chef ready kitchen. Skip the crowded restaurant reservations and create your own boutique oasis instead. Send us a message to inquire about your next dinner party date or see what we have to offer by setting up a private tour.