• "Best spot ever! Lovely, quiet, well-appointed, all you need and more! Great hosts. Private, with small poets park out front and salt-water pool out back. We hope to be back someday.”

    Dorianne Laux & Joe Millar

Kim Addonizio, Poet, March, 2022; Jan., 2023.

Kazim Ali, Poet, September, 2022.

Marco Wilkinson, Memoirist, September, 2022.

Steven Cordova, Poet, November, 2022.

Alfred Corn, Poet/Memoirist, January, 2023.

Dorianne Laux & Joe Millar, February/March, 2023. Nov., 2023.

  • "At the Desert Rat Residency, I was immediately at home in the darling abode where there were delicious snacks, a dreamy bed, a blooming cactus garden in the front yard and poolside chairs in the back under a blue salt sky. The palm trees told me a poem was about to happen any minute. When I wasn’t writing, I walked to the shops & cafes on El Paseo or took a hike at La Quinta Cove or the Joshua Tree National Park. It was a week of pure inspiration. I want to return!"

    Susan Browne

Susan Browne, Poet, March, 2023.

Jory Mickelson, Poet, June, 2023.

David Groff, Poet, September, 2023.

Ruben Quesada, Poet, Aug., 2023 & July, 2024.

Stephen S. Mills, Poet, July, 2023.

Michelle Bitting, Poet, May, 2023.

Kelli Russell Agodon, Poet, March, 2024.

Sarah Freligh, Poet, January, 2024.

Ed Madden, Poet, June, 2024.

Abby Murray, Poet, May, 2024.

Jeannine Hall Gailey, Poet, February, 2024.

Nick Galinaitis, Composer, May, 2024.

  • “The Desert Rat Residency has everything you need to jump-start your writing project: a stocked fridge, a comfortable bed, great wi-fi, abundant sunshine--and a Tiki Lounge for that celebratory cocktail.”

    Kim Addonizio

Ruth Danon, Poet, September, 2024.

Michael Montlack, Poet June, 2024.

Bryan Borland, Poet, August, 2024.

C. Dale Young, Poet, September, 2024.

“The Desert Rat Residency for Writers in Palm Desert is an absolute haven for writers of all genres. Nestled in the heart of the mesmerizing desert landscape, this residency offers opportunity for creativity and inspiration. With tranquil surroundings and serene atmosphere, writers from diverse backgrounds gather here to immerse themselves in their craft. The stunning vistas and peaceful solitude of the desert serve as a constant source of inspiration, encouraging writers to explore new fathoms. Whether seeking solace or seeking connection, the Desert Rat Residency offers an ideal space to hone one's skills and realize literary ambitions.”

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J E F F W A L T, Director