Still on our to-do list is the Celestial Overnight trip,
also offered by California Overland. Borrego Springs is
an International Dark Sky Community because it's on the
east side of the Peninsular Range, which blocks Pacific
storms and light pollution from cities along the coast. e
overnight experience includes luxury camping under the
stars, viewing the sky though a telescope with astronomer
Dennis Mammana, and enjoying dinner and breakfast at
the campsite. Mammana also offers stargazing through
his Borrego Night Sky Tours.
borregonightskytours.com
Sky Art Sculptures
Of course, we couldn't resist checking out the 130+
metal sculptures on Galleta Meadows Estate. ese
are the work of Ricardo Breceda and represent the
pre-historic creatures that once roamed this part of the
desert. e project was funded by the late Dennis Avery,
who received a JD from Cal Western School of Law in
San Diego and later became the associate dean. He was
also a philanthropist and was drawn to the desert and
to the community of Borrego Springs.
La Casa del Zorro
Some things never change in Borrego Springs. ere
are still no stoplights or big box stores, and La Casa
del Zorro Resort & Spa remains an ideal family
destination. Sprawling across 42 acres, the pet-friendly
resort is home to 19 Mid-Century Modern casitas, 52
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