Mid-century modern living room with a brick fireplace, curved cream sofas, and glass doors to a palm-lined garden.

La Quinta Modernism Week

Showcasing architecture, landscape, history and lifestyle

The La Quinta Country Club Home tour is an exclusive, curated experience offering rare access to the remarkable architectural heritage within the gates of The La Quinta Country Club. Rooted in architectural appreciation, cultural stewardship, and thoughtful hospitality, the tour opens the doors to privately held modernist residences that have long shaped La Quinta's architectural identity but have rarely been experienced by the public.

2026 Program 2027 Program

"When visitors enter these homes, they encounter decisions made by renowned architects about materials, light, and landscape that express a particular way of life. The tour is designed to be both educational and enjoyable. I hope that guests leave with an appreciation for preservation and the instincts to support thoughtful stewardship."

– Robert Andrew Millar

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About the Organizer

Robert Andrew Millar is the founder of Robert Andrew Millar & Associates and a longtime member of The La Quinta Country Club. His role as organizer reflects a deep commitment to preservation, cultural advocacy, and thoughtful access. With decades of experience in real estate, law, and complex negotiations, Millar brings a rare blend of professional rigor and personal passion to the program. His approach is rooted in stewardship—connecting private homeowners with a global audience while honoring the responsibility that comes with preserving historically significant spaces. Millar approaches the tour as an act of hospitality—an opportunity to share knowledge, deepen appreciation, and encourage the long-term preservation of La Quinta's architectural legacy.

Modernist La Quinta home with broad glass windows, stone walls, palms, and mountains behind it.

Architectural & Cultural Significance

La Quinta’s mid-century homes represent a distinct chapter in desert modernism—one shaped by resort living, indoor-outdoor flow, and an evolving understanding of climate-responsive design. The residences featured throughout the tour reflect the influence of architects such as William Cody and A. Quincy Jones, whose work helped define Southern California modernism beyond Palm Springs. These homes demonstrate how modernist principles adapted to leisure, landscape, and community life. The program highlights materials, structure, spatial planning, and the subtle design decisions that continue to inform contemporary architecture.

Aerial view of red-tile-roof homes and golf fairways beneath rugged desert mountains.

La Quinta's Place in the Modernist Story

While Palm Springs often dominates the modernism narrative, La Quinta offers a complementary perspective—one rooted in privacy, retreat, and long-term stewardship. The La Quinta Country Club served as a cornerstone for estate development during the mid-20th century, attracting discerning patrons who valued architecture as an extension of lifestyle. The neighborhoods surrounding the club illustrate how modernism evolved across the Coachella Valley, responding to both social and environmental conditions. This program invites guests to consider La Quinta as an essential contributor to the region's architectural legacy, with a modernist story and identity distinctly its own.