The Emerson is located in Thermal, California, one of the several communities that make up the Coachella Valley. The most well-known city in our valley is Palm Springs, legendary home of movie stars, A-listers, and in-the-know visitors of all types!

Thermal is located approximately 150 miles east of Los Angeles International Airport, and only 29 miles from Palm Springs International Airport, and 30 miles from Joshua Tree National Park.

Our Estate is located in the midst of a 20-acre private compound that includes a producing date grove and beautiful Arabian horses that roam the paddocks of The Emerson watching guests between bites of grass. Our neighbors enjoy similar large properties.

The Emerson Estate is located on a typical Coachella Valley sandy unpaved road. The Estate grounds are primarily grassy lawns, gravel drives and parking areas, and hard surfaced walkways. Small signs for The Emerson Estate are located around our neighborhood.

Perfect! Our beautiful valley enjoys approximately 350 days of sunshine each year. In the winter (October to April) days are generally warm but nights can be chilly, so a jacket or sweater is a must. In the summer, May through September, days can be very warm, often over 110 degrees, with nights much more temperate. This is a desert region, so there are very few bugs and almost no humidity at any time throughout the year.

Check weather apps to plan your visit, as we do have a few storms and weather incidents per year.

The Emerson Estate does not provide weather-related refunds

There’s so much to do in the desert empire! We suggest you start your exploration of the area by checking these links for weekly listings of hundreds of events, shows, gaming, sports, dining, and reviews for fun to fancy adventures throughout the ten cities of the Coachella Valley.

Coachella Valley Weekly Visit Greater Palm Springs Palm Springs Life The Desert Sun Palm Springs Visitors Guide

For specific interests for outdoor enthusiasts, sports fans, families, etc. we suggest you see what other visitors have loved in the valley at tripadvisor.com.

Yes, The Emerson Estate can park up to 500 cars in our polo field and lawn areas. Valet and parking directors for events are the responsibility of you and your Event Coordinator.

Yes, any events with 100 or more guests are required to have parking attendants from a licensed provider. These insured attendants will provide signage and valet parking so your guests can drop their cars at the villa entrance and go straight to the party. Please have your Event Coordinator contact us for more information.

Yes, although The Emerson Estate is located a few minutes from the heart of town, so expect at least a 15 minute wait at peak travel times.

Shuttles and golf carts can be ordered from local vendors; please have your Event Coordinator discuss your needs with Emerson staff.

The Emerson Estate has multiple locations for smaller gatherings including patios, enclosed lawns, the Great Lawn, and various rooms within the villa. Event fees apply for more than 26 houseguests.

No, sound and music are the choice of you and your Event Coordinator in designing your special event.

There are 7 restrooms in the Emerson villa; for weddings and special events, your Event Coordinator should plan to order a minimum of one portable restroom for every hundred guests. Please discuss options with Emerson staff.

The Emerson Estate includes a two story villa with stairs to access the second floor. There is no elevator. There are 6 bedrooms on the ground floor and 7 bedrooms on the second level. Flooring throughout the estate includes cobblestones, tile, carpet, and hardwood surfaces, as well as gravel, grass, pastureland and other natural surfaces outside. Guests should determine the suitability of The Emerson Estate for their guests or events.