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Weekend section of the @latimes this morning. Bravo to everyone and thank you to @deborahnetburn and @ginaferazzi @visit29palms @this_is_very_very @scorpionlollipop29 @ghosttownranch @mojavemoonapothecary @sunofthedesert_ @vintagebydelilah @deserts_edge_jt @kitcheninthedesert29 @ramsey29palms

Desert General featured in the @LATIMES , in “This desert town near Joshua Tree is brimming with new energy thanks to these 9 hip businesses.” By Deborah Netburn-Photography Gina Ferazzi

We’ve got a great reader lineup set for Tales from the Edges of California at @desertgeneralstore on May 30 at 2 pm. Hear from the visiting writers of the @desertsalon writing retreat: @five.times.a.lady , @funnyonpaper , Kim Henderson, @dvnhnry , @jademackenziecreative , @lpandell , and Laura Seraso. This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Two fearless voices on sex, desire, and truth-telling come together for an intimate and unapologetically candid afternoon in Tin Town. Stephanie Theobald, whose road trip memoir Sex Drive was described by The Guardian as “Thelma & Louise meets Eat, Pray”, and Rachel Resnick, author of the cult memoir Love Junkie, will be in conversation with British writer and journalist Together, they will explore the power of confession on the page, the last remaining taboos around female desire and the importance of women speaking openly—and truthfully—about pleasure Expect a lively, intimate exchange blending literature, personal experience, and a touch of irreverence—including a round of “solo-sex bingo.” About Stephanie Theobald A British author, journalist, and broadcaster, Stephanie Theobald is known for her playful and thoughtful work around sexuality and alternative feminism. A former senior editor at Harper’s Bazaar UK, she writes for The Guardian, Condé Nast Traveller, and contributes to BBC programming. Her memoir Sex Drive has been widely praised, with Emma Thompson calling it “inspiring… read it and quiver.” For the past six years, Stephanie has been living in the California high desert—three of them spent in a cave at Boulder Gardens Sanctuary in Pioneertown. She is currently working on a new non-fiction novel inspired by this experience. About Rachel Resnick Rachel Resnick is a Los Angeles Times bestselling author, transformational coach, and founder of Writers On Fire, a series of writing workshops and retreats based in Twentynine Palms / Joshua Tree. Known for Love Junkie and Go West Young Fcked-Up Chick*, she mentors writers in developing authentic voice and transformative storytelling. Following the event, Stephanie Theobald’s book, Sex Drive, will be available for purchase and signing.

This is Seth (@crankyhotbees ) with a full frame of local desert wildflower honey — pulled from one of just 12 colonies of tough, locally adapted bees. “The desert gives us a very short honey season, followed by a long summer dearth. Every jar is hard-earned”, says Seth. Raw desert honey is a rare treat! Available in store.

The Twentynine Palms Book Festival will take place November 13–15 at the Community Center by Freedom. The festival will feature three days of conversations, workshops, book signings, and a vibrant book fair, along with offsite reading events across Twentynine Palms.  The festival will open with Desert Noir, an invitation-only industry day on Thursday, November 12, pairing noir authors with screenwriters, filmmakers, and producers interested in literary adaptation.  Full festival activation begins at the end of March.

Saturday, March 14, 3 PM Photographer and author Josh Jackson joins public lands advocate Alicia Pike to discuss The Enduring Wild, Jackson’s journey across forty-one of California’s most striking landscapes.Their discussion reflects on the meaning of public lands in the American imagination—how access, stewardship, and responsibility intersect in a time when natural spaces face increasing pressure. Together they explore how storytelling, photography, and advocacy shape our understanding of preservation and belonging, offering a thoughtful meditation on the role of narrative in protecting the landscapes that define the American West. * Josh Jackson is a photographer and writer whose work explores the relationship between people and wild landscapes. His book The Enduring Wild documents a multi-year journey across California’s protected lands, combining visual storytelling with reflections on conservation and public access. * Alicia Pike is a public lands advocate and conservation professional whose work focuses on protecting access to America’s natural landscapes. Through policy, education, and community engagement, she has helped bring attention to the importance of preserving shared natural heritage for future generations.

The books is available at the store.

Love is a puzzle — enjoy every piece. Adding @pieceworkpuzzles to the store today — bold, beautiful, joyfully designed jigsaw puzzles. A thoughtful Valentine’s gift.

Sock cruch.

One of those places you’re glad you didn’t rush past. 🌴 
Tucked in Twentynine Palms, it’s a small pocket of the High Desert where you can grab a great meal, wander through curated shops, linger a little longer, or turn it into an overnight stay. It also happens to be the quieter way in. Coming through 29 Palms means skipping the main entrance line into Joshua Tree National Park while still having a beautiful place to land before or after the park. Eat well, explore slowly, and give yourself a reason to stay awhile. @kitcheninthedesert29 @desertgeneralstore @teocali_brand @ramsey29palms @nxwherecalifornia #twentyninepalms #29palms #visitcalifornia #joshuatreenationalpark #hiddengems

Workwear jackets from France are back in stock. We have: white, blue, brown, khaki. @sierraalongi wears the white one and our Desert Hat “Cowboy Ombré”. Shot at @kitcheninthedesert29 in @tintown29 Thank you @kuratekphoto #chorejacket #workwearjacket #painterjacket #stylefromfrance