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Korakia Pensione
Palm Springs, California, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Painter Gordon Coutts built a Moroccan house in the 1920s to recall Tangier, and silent-era actor J. Carrol Naish owned the Mediterranean villa next door. Together they are Korakia Pensione: 28 named villas and rooms on 1.5 acres, 16 Mediterranean and 12 Moroccan, with turntables and vinyl in the living room. A walled garden holds the whole compound in Palm Springs.
- 28 rooms
- Neighborhood: Tennis Club / downtown Palm Springs
About Korakia Pensione
- Sixteen Mediterranean rooms and twelve Moroccan. Turntables instead of a TV in the living room.
- A walled garden compound near the Tennis Club holds 28 named villas and rooms on 1.5 acres.
History
Scottish painter Gordon Coutts constructed a Moroccan-inspired house in Palm Springs in the 1920s. The neighboring Mediterranean villa belonged to actor J. Carrol Naish. The two historic properties now operate together as Korakia Pensione.
The setting
A walled garden compound in Palm Springs, near the Tennis Club.
Experiences
- Guided nature hike through Andreas Canyon — Guided hike, shown in sample wedding itinerary, culminating in a sound bath in the canyon.
- Hike in Tahquitz Canyon — Reconnect with old friends on a hike in Tahquitz Canyon.
- Bike ride touring Palm Springs legendary architecture — Leisurely bike ride touring Palm Springs' legendary architecture.
- Chef-led cooking class — Chef-led Mediterranean cooking class in the Mediterranean Villa, shown in sample wedding itinerary.
- Meditation and sound baths, yoga instruction — Guided hikes, meditation and sound baths, yoga instruction and more offered for wellness retreats.
Amenities
- Morning coffee delivery
- Daily breakfast
- Outdoor movie night
- Mediterranean Event yoga platform 400 square feet, for 20 people
- Fire pits
- Outdoor bar
- Full kitchen in Orchard House and Naish House
- Catering with culinary partners; breakfast and lunch options in-house
- Receiving and set up with network of coordinators and decorators
- On-site event coordinator
- Music and entertainment via local professionals
- Welcome amenities and VIP gifts
- Bespoke itineraries
- Adults-only
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