Rams Hill Through Colt’s Lens There’s more to Rams Hill than stunning fairways—there are stories worth telling. One of them belongs to Luis, a third-generation employee whose early-morning routine inspired filmmaker Colt Knedler to capture something honest, quiet, and deeply local. Their short film, featured at the 2025 Borrego Springs Film Festival, gives a glimpse into the heart of a place many think they already know. Meet Colt, hear why Luis’s story mattered to him, and discover what it means to see Rams Hill through a new lens. [Read the full story →]

Featuring Borrego Springs Student Creations

New Original Art Inspired by the Desert

April 25–27, 2025 | Borrego Springs, CA A three-day, two-night immersion in the magic and mind-altering beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park "Join us in a land of sweeping vistas in the lowest desert of the United States. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park—one of the largest state parks in the country—is the ideal setting for explorers of the written word. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced writer, this immersive retreat invites you to discover your voice in a supportive, creative space." Workshop Includes: “Writing Faster Than You Can Think” – a process developed by Katya Williamson, MFA Facilitated by women who intimately know the desert landscape Energy work and guided support by Suzanne Grant, gifted healer Optional 3-hour Jeep tour of the park (Friday before or Sunday after) – $50 Accommodations: All participants stay at Stanlunds Inn and Suites in Borrego Springs (except commuters). Continental breakfast included. All other meals are no-host. Rates: $775 – Workshop + Single Room $650 – Workshop + Shared Room $375 – Commuter Rate Deposit due by April 11, 2025 Register here Hosted by Celebration of the Circle & Spirit Mountain Retreat Celebrating 25 years of empowering the voices of writing women Founded by Katya Williamson, MFA International Retreat Leader | Writer-in-Residence at Spirit Mountain Retreat Contact Mary Morse, Director, Spirit Mountain Retreat: 951-634-4048

Come party with our DJ and Mixologist (serving up “The Brownie”). Listen to music and get blown away by Andy’s installation of art, music, poetry, and writings. It’s all a trippy, hippie dippy, psychedelic, neat, wild, weird, out-of-site thing!

Join the ecumenical Stations at the Cross in Borrego Springs on April 18, 2025. A Good Friday walk open to all at Community United Methodist Church.

Celebrate Easter in Borrego Springs Experience the deep meaning of Holy Week at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Borrego Springs. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, the community is invited to participate in meaningful traditions that prepare the heart for Easter. Services include a blend of scripture, sacred music, and ancient rituals like the washing of feet and sunrise communion. Whether you’re visiting Borrego Springs or live nearby, these services are open to all.