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NIKOLAS
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Visual Wonderland
THE ULTIMATE ANTIDOTE FOR EVERYDAY BOREDOM
If the Parker Palm Springs is a portal to
escapism, I’ll gladly follow Jonathan Adler down the
rabbit hole. Unlike most residents of the sunshine
state, The Parker Palm Springs is not trying to pass
off its juicy new facelift as a natural glow. Thanks
to Adler’s curious aesthetic, the 13 acre-estate now
rides the line between psychedelic playground and
zen-like sanctuary. Stepping onto the property
it’s hard not to slip into Adler’s alternate reality,
with a 7-foot-tall bronze banana casually lounging
on the main lawn and geometric carpeting lining
the seemingly endless corridors (a sign of the
properties previous life as a Holiday Inn in the 50’s).
S y l v a n u s - Ur b a n . c o m
The amenities (of which there are many) play hide-
and-seek, concealed behind rows of hedge maze
reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland’s labyrinth. Go
left, go right, another right and you'll either find
yourself amongst the sun-drenched lounge chairs
at one (of three) pools or right smack in the middle
of a game of croquet (flamingo not included). For
sinners in need of a saving grace, the wine list at
hidden gem Counter Reformation is worthy of
praise. With a 5oz. glass of champagne for $10 and
divine bar snacks, you’re bound to whisper a few
Hail Mary’s in the morning.
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