I am probably going to be able to get 2-3 nights at a Palm Springs resort, the kind of place that has all the amenities and runs like $300 a night. It would probably be on a Sunday-Wednesday timeframe during the second or third week in October. I will know more details this summer.
This would be the staging point for multiple off-road excursions into Joshua Tree, Anza Borrego, and other nearby areas. Needless to say, this would be an amazing adventure. Great terrain, history, and views with luxury accomodations! Stay tuned...