Great owner Isabel kindhearted. Beautiful place to bring your family and children. Lots of horses…read moresaved from meat slab. Also a piggy, goats, cats, dogs, mini-horses and all sorts of different equine. Weekly tours for only a donation. Weekly trails rides for experienced riders with donation. Sponsor a horse us the best. Volunteers always needed which I love. Great awesome place to see wild saved horses. Come in by. Say hello to Isabel and bring some carrots, apples and treats. See you at the ranch. We are waiting for you.

The people of this horse rescue are so helpful and great to get along with. I would recommend them…read moreto anyone who is passionate in the donation process.

Animal Action League is an amazing service for the Community. It's a non-profit, all Volunteer…read moreonsite location for inexpensive spay/neuter & all vaccinations. They do not offer any other Veterinary Services. The staff is always friendly & helpful. Thank you all for your commitment to the animals of our precious little community here in the Morongo Valley.

Service and value great! Take your dogs. Great staff. Convenient. I asked for copies of vax and…read morereceived them.

I've been coming to Save The Meow Meows for a while now, and honestly I think every time I go is a…read morebetter experience than the last! You can really tell how much attention, care, and work they put into giving their cats a good home. Every cat has to start somewhere, and STMM gives them a great environment to learn to socialize and adapt to not being in the dangerous situations that they were rescued from! I've watched many of their cats go from extremely anti-social to snuggly in their time with this organization. I have adopted two cats from them, and helped a roommate adopt one as well. They are extremely helpful and as long as you communicate, they give you a lot of grace throughout the adoption process! If you're not looking to adopt a cat, you're also just free to hang out and play with the kitties! I end up going just for a third space to do homework and stuff! They have snacks and drinks for sale that you can enjoy during your stay as well. They also have a ton of great goodies in the shop portion of the space, and you can even buy collars or accessories for the lounge cats to wear! Overall, I've never had a bad experience here. This place has been my escape when going through difficult times, and the staff are genuine people that will connect with you. I cannot recommend coming to this place enough!

I received an unwanted direct written message from Bert V., who is one of their representatives…read moreconfirming that less than one week went by and they gave Lois to someone with another cat so they could "bond." .... That message validated the exact concern I raised in my original review, and I am even more upset now than I was before. I cannot understand separating an EXTREMELY bonded brother and sister, only to place one of those cats into another home with the expectation that she form a new bond with a different cat!? OF COURSE THE CATS DIDNT EXIBIT THE BEHAVIORS THEY WERE STILL SCARED it was less than a week are you kidding me?!! It's so clear to me this place just wants to turn the cats over and make a profit. This place pulls in almost half a million dollars per year and they DO take salary's - this is all public record. They're all about MONEY and NOT the cats. So after Bert upset me all over again with this info he then had the audacity to send me ANOTHER message less than 24 hours after I specifically asked him not bring this up again (see texts). And He did this after I asked him to pick up another cat he had left dumped at my home months ago....he then tried to BRIBE ME to take down my review bc ONLY THEN he would be willing to pick up the cat he left dumped at my house!! Evil. ...So Instead of simply handling that responsibility, he chose to bring up something he knew would upset me further and try to bribe me. Based on my personal experience, the person I dealt with privately is very different from the public image he presents as an animal rescuer. If you want me to take down my review, trying to bribe me isn't going to work..but he knew that he just wanted cut the wound deeper. I strongly believe this organization should also take a closer look at the people it partners with and allows to facilitate placements. When someone is also involved in the communication between fosters, adopters, and a rescue, their words, representations and conduct matters too. What happened to this bonded pair is heartbreaking to me and I'll never forget this. I trusted repeated assurances that they would remain together, and learning that Lois was placed elsewhere so she could bond with another cat only made the situation more disturbing. Her poor brother Charlie he was so obsessed with his sister Lois and i know he will always be looking for her. Bert V. also gave me one more assurance the day before pick up that he had also communicated with this rescue and that I had been promised the bonded pair would never be separated. **See pictured text message** Pathetic, cruel and backstabbing.

I first learned about Morongo Basin Unity Home at a small women's festival in Joshua Tree. The…read morefestival was raising money and awareness for Morongo Basin Unity Home - which is a non-profit organization that helps victims of domestic violence and their families move towards living more independent and self-sufficient lives. I talked at length with a woman who was representing the non-profit at the intimate festival. Through our conversation and with my brief interaction with this exceptional non-profit at the festival- I was awed at what a unique and vital resource Morongo Basin Unity Home is for the community in Joshua Tree and for the surrounding area. The most impressive aspect of Unity Home is that they address such a diverse variety of issues when it comes to domestic abuse and its painful cycle. With their amazing team of staff, volunteers, and generous donations - they are able to help victims and their families with the following things: Supervised Visitation Assistance filing a Temporary Restraining Order Individual Counseling Parenting Classes State-Mandated 40 hr. Domestic Violence Training Food Basket & Hygiene Items Emergency Shelter for up to 30 Days Transitional Housing (for clients who apply and qualify) Teen Dating Violence Prevention Tools Legal Aid Childcare Court Support Morongo Basin Unity Home is available to the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week and you can call their hotline at any time for assistance and advice. The woman that I conversed with at the festival was so passionate about helping domestic abuse victims and she had been doing so for years. Morongo Unity Home believes that helping communities move past domestic abuse - involves getting the community involved - through education and awareness. I was particularly impressed to learn Unity Home has 30-beds for victims of domestic abuse for up to 30 days. This is an organization that is working directly with and for victims of domestic abuse in every way. For specific questions about their program - you can reach them here: (760) 366-1247. If you are in a crisis situation (even if you don't live near the area) or know of someone who is - you can call their hotline at (760) 366-9663. Trust.

If you are not safe and need immediate housing do not disregard this organization. However if you…read morehave another choice I highly recommend staying elsewhere. The atmosphere can be hostile and even intimidating for a recent DV survivor. The approach is of authority lacking compassion. Management uses DV tactics to control their Staff and often terminates those who they can not easily control - as a result a very unstable and high Staffing change over. Again if you are in a dangerous situation and need immediate help do not hesitate to accept their help {if they even offer}... I have 10 years experience as a DV employee including facilitating the 40 hour mandated training to become an Advocate. I am also a DV survivor..

How wonderful!…read more Although we came with the moon being out 76%, the stars were still so visible + the city lights from a distance! There's parking all the way at the end but we just stopped mid way and squeezed to a side. Definitely worth a trip to come out here. There are hills around you so it's way less windy.

I was staying in Twentynine Palms near Joshua Tree last weekend and decided to stop by the…read moreobservatory on a whim around 11 PM with a couple of my friends. Little did we know that this would be one of the highlights of our trip. Not only were the stars beautiful but we met a very nice and passionate scientist who decided to chat with us and teach us all about the constellations. It was such a treat. He and his wife were finishing up and packing away their telescopes and he told us that they were going to lock the gate of the parking lot that our cars were parked in, but let us know that we could move our car right outside of the gate and stay all night if we wanted to because it was open 24 hours. He also warned us about the coyotes and cougars. Coyotes stay away with noise and cougars are attracted to noise, so pick your battle lol. We definitely can't wait to come back! And it's free!

We had such a wonderful time at Wild Wind Ranch! I took an 18-month-old to visit the farm animals,…read moreand he had an absolute blast. He loved the cats and horses and was completely fascinated by the chickens! The owners are incredibly nice and welcoming. There is no fee to visit the animals--you just need to let them know you are coming and check in when you arrive. If you're interested in horseback riding, this also seems like a great place because the horses appear beautiful, gentle, and very well cared for. And I must mention how very clean they keep everything, which is no small feat for a ranch. They also work with the Inland Regional Center clients in the SDP program. If you're not quite in the program yet, they can work with you. You just need to talk to them. I highly recommend visiting Wild Wind Ranch, especially with little ones who love animals!

Christy is amazing! We rented out the ranch for my…read moredaughter's baby shower and let me tell you, it was the best experience we have ever had throwing a party. All our guest were in love with the ranch and the animals. Her prices are extremely fair and she welcomes you like family. You can tell that she has a heart of gold and wants to make it special for everyone who steps foot on her ranch, the animals are so sweet and gentle. The ranch is clean and full of fun for all ages. Can't wait to go back. Thank you Christy for making my daughter's day so special.

small but very cozy monastery for nuns in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. The monastery is in…read morePioneertown, California, on eighty acres of high desert about 25 minutes from Goenka Vipassana meditation center in Twentynine Palms. Meet the abbess, Ayya Gunasari, she is so nice & very compassionate. There are about four or 5 kuti for yogis. It is like a place of free style retreat & if you have any question, the head nun will help you answer your questions. "The monastery's primary purpose is to give women the opportunity to ordain as bhikkhunis--fully ordained Buddhist nuns--and to practice in accordance with the Dhamma and the rules of monastic discipline taught by the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. We believe that by living and practicing in this way, we can be of the greatest benefit to ourselves and to society as a whole by improving our own hearts and minds and helping others to do the same. Currently there is one bhikkhuni and a silashin in residence. Both men and women are welcomed as guests at the monastery for events and day visits, and women may come for overnight stays to study and practice with the resident community. Men are also welcome for overnight stays, with approval."

From the owner: We are a Buddhist Women's Monastery located just off Pipes Canyon Road. Please call to arrange a…read morevisit or send an e-mail. Phone 760-369-0460.

I stopped by here for a brunch spot and it definitely hit the spot…read more I came with a few friends and we came towards the end of brunch so we had to wait a little over 30 mins. It was a Thursday morning but they were extremely packed. It probably was the rush after the meteor shower evening. I ordered the country fried steak, my friends ordered the lemonade (homemade but SUPER TART!!), the last biscuits and gravy (this was gonna be my order too!), and the veggie omelet, and we ordered a regular French toast to share. Their homemade biscuit was hefty, but the gravy matched the biscuit. The workers were friendly and helpful when asking questions and for assistance. I loved all the homey decor, and the pictures. I was so happy to see a picture of Anthony Bourdain stopped here! Would definitely recommend coming here if you're on a stop into Joshua Tree.

I came on a Sunday and waited about 40 minutes for a table. Once we were seated, we waited another…read more40 minutes for our food. Unfortunately, the food was just okay and definitely not worth waiting that long for. We did end up getting a few of our drinks comped, which I appreciated. Other than that, the pancakes were pretty mediocre, and the biscuits and gravy were just okay. Overall, I wouldn't recommend waiting that long for the food.