Come Celebrate "All that is Summer"

 at Pinecrest on July 4th Weekend!

Sisters of the Fly visit Pinecrest!

Where ever the beautiful Sisters are, there are beautiful trailers too!

After a hearty french toast breakfast with Vermont maple syrup, the Sisters tour the park.

Sister Jayne Kennedy (a Pinecrest Dignitary) hosted the Sisters on the Fly at Pinecrest.

The Progess Continues!

     IT GETS KEEPS GETTING BETTER!

As the summer season at Pinecrest Resort approaches, so too does the excitement over the improvements at the Pool & Clubhouse!

All the soil, which was mostly clay, was excavated and replaced with stable soil to improve the longevity of the covered patio floor.

Much work was done to level and compress the new dirt to create the best conditions for the layer of concrete that is to come next.

The gap between the original clubhouse roof and the new roof will be enclosed to create a seamless transition.

Pictured here, the all-access bathroom at poolside, with wall base emerging from the floor. (General contractor John can be seen thru the open door following up with last minute details.)

This room in the clubhouse, previously unavailable to the public, will be transformed into a new lounge area with plans for a fireplace, sofas, and maybe even a piano! A great new place to gather with fellow Pinecresters on cold or rainy days!

Piano Anyone?

The new pool clubhouse at Pinecrest could probably use a funky, but playable upright piano for singing songs and having fun. If anyone knows of a piano looking for a new loving home, let us know.

Pinecrest Evolves

With the new construction around the pool and clubhouse almost complete, it is becoming very clear that Pinecrest Resort is evolving into a first class destination for vintage travel trailers (and those that love them) through out the U.S.!

The thoughtful choices and attention to detail, at every step of the process, from architect to general contractor, give this redefined space an integrity it somehow lacked before. As you will notice when you visit the site for the first time, the grandeur of the pool is now balanced quite nicely with the new architecture that surrounds it. And when standing beneath the great open aired building, you will find that the mountains in the distance are suddenly framed like never before.

 Welcome to the new (truly improved) Pinecrest!

Pinecrest Progress Report

 Progress continues!  Building materials are arriving, workers are working, new walls are going up! Everyday at Pinecrest big changes can be seen: huge earth moving machinery has arrived, big holes have been bored into the earth, and sculpted metal rings standby to be planted in the ground to give support to the gigantic new shade structure that will soon grace the Pinecrest landscape. Don't miss all the excitement! Be sure to visit the park during this construction phase to better appreciate the final product: a singular architectural feature that will enhance our Pinecrest community for many years to come.

Please post any new pictures you may take of the building as it develops at Pinecrest: For Members Only

 Note above: The old roof has been removed and tar papered to prepare it for the new construction.

Note above: Reddish brick blocks form the walls for the new Handicap Access bathroom that will be closer to the pool.

New Look and Feel at PINECREST!

GET READY

 FOR A FUN NEW LOOK 

AT THE PINECREST POOL!

 

Construction continues to modernize and improve the Pinecrest Clubhouse & Pool area with new shade structure, added poolside restroom and a more open interior floor plan. Hiking trails to the top of the hill are also being restored!

Prepare for the best summer yet, at Pinecrest!

Pinecrest Club-house Improvements Underway!

Construction at the Pinecrest Clubhouse is Under Way! The fencing around the clubhouse has removed temporarily to make room for the new construction. In addition to the shade structures that have been discussed in the past, an additional bathroom is being added which will allow for greater handicap-access. Other improvements are slated for the interior of the building to make it more open and inviting with a more modern feel.

Stay tuned for further updates!

The Eternal Appeal of Retro Lodings

Why is old-fashioned roadside architecture so appealing to us? I suspect it may have something to do with the color and vibrancy that these lodgings have - very different from the bland, boxy chain motel aesthetic that we generally find nowadays. The electric beauty of a neon sign, the faded glamour of a trailer park, the retro-chic feel of a vintage Airstream or recycled camper van are the kinds of things that chic nomads of today are looking for in their travels. Retro lodgings are unusual and unique and even a teeny bit trashy. They're little moments in time that you can curl up and sleep in. This hub will take you on a short tour of some of the hipper retro lodings in the United States. We've even included road maps so you know how to get there! Keep in mind though that these are general maps and not absolute guides - you should always check with the property before setting out.

The first place on our agenda is a very special small hotel made up vintage 50's trailers.

El Cosmico, Marfa, Texas

Source: Boutique Homes

El Cosmico is quite possibly the chicest small hotel this side of the Mississippi. Located in Marfa, Texas (a historically artistic town), El Cosmico doesn't offer guests traditional room. Instead, the small hotel consists of vintage fifties trailers (Kozy Coach from 1951 pictured above). Yes, it's a "trailer park" but who says that trailer parks must be run down, trashy places? But if you're really opposed to staying in a vintage trailer, El Cosmico also offers teepees and yurts onsite.

How to get to El Cosmico

Marfa, Texas -

Marfa, TX 79843, USA

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Mojave Sands, Joshua Tree, California

Source: Small Hotel Joshua Tree

Source: Mojave Sands Interiors

Mojave Sands takes the classic roadside motel and puts a uniquely Californian spin on it. The neon sign is pure Googie while the interior is a great reflection of the rugged beauty of Joshua Tree. The 5 rooms at Mojave Sands has handmade furnishings and old-school details like record players. Nods to modern luxury include a steam shower. The motel is located really close to the entrance to J-Tree and just down the road is the Joshua Tree Bar & Grill. Enjoy some authentic road food while staying at this authentic retro-cool motel.

How to Get to Mojave Sands

62121 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 -

62121 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA

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Vintage Trailer, Big Sur, California

Source: Vintage Trailer

Source: Vacation Rental

A lone Avion trailer from the 1970's has been placed right off the Cabrillo Highway in the gorgeous central coast of California. Only 28 feet in length, this particular trailer is recommended for couples. Because it was actually designed to be a home for nomads on the road, the trailer has a full kitchen and folding dinette table that turns into an extra bed. In a nod to its now stationary life, the trailer has been kitted out with a full bathroom (yes, that means it has a bathtub). I love that the owners haven't totally forsaken the trailer's seventies roots. Instead they've embraced it by furnishing the trailer with colorful, retro fabric patterns and design touches.

How to Get To Vintage Big Sur Trailer

big sur, california -

Clear Ridge Rd, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA

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Silverstreak Vintage Trailer

Source: California Cabins

Interior of Silverstreak

Here's something neat: a vintage Silverstreak trailer that can be rented for additional sleeping room for guests in nearby California Cabins. The log cabin is just as much an icon of Americana as the vintage trailer. Here's a pretty informative article about log cabins. This particular trailer can be placed anywhere you want, which means it truly is a mobile home. Currently nestled in the High Sierras, but tomorrow who knows?

How to Get to Vintage Silverstreak

oakhurst, california -

Oakhurst, CA, USA

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