As part of the 2025 Modernism Week event in Palm Springs, Indian Canyons neighborhood commemorates their anniversary with eight fabulous homes that will be open to more than 500 people on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Tickets are $130 per person and are available here. Follow them on Instagram @IndianCanyonsNeighborhood.
The Modernism Week tour is the principal fundraiser for ICNO. Funds gleaned from the tour are earmarked for enhancement projects of the neighborhood and donations to charities in the Coachella Valley.
Evelyn Yardley, Modernism Week Neighborhood Tours Coordinator, speaks to the appeal and longevity of the South Palm Springs tour: “The Indian Canyons Neighborhood Home Tours are celebrating their 10th Anniversary during Modernism Week’s 20th Anniversary, promising another sold-out event. Each year, this tour highlights the finest examples of iconic homes designed by the region’s most renowned architects. The 2025 tour will feature homes selected for their outstanding architecture, stunning interiors, and beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds. This neighborhood tour perfectly captures the distinctive charm and architectural brilliance that makes Palm Springs so unique.”
A 2007 Krisel?
Yes, you read that right.
In 2006, renowned architect, William Krisel, allowed Palm Springs builder Nate Otto to build six of Krisel’s iconic 1957 butterfly roof-designed homes. The Indian Canyons owners seized this amazing opportunity to own a classic Mid-20th Century home but built with all the amenities of today’s standards.
Replacing the existing tennis court on the beautiful Indian Canyon view lot put the project in motion.
Realizing the 1,640 square foot home would not only seem too small and underutilize the 19,500 square foot lot, the owners hired local architect Sean Lockyear to design the accompanying the 490 square foot detached casita to complement the lines and high ceilings of the main home.
Custom Build for Bill Lear (of Learjet Fame), 1963
Constructed in 1963 for Bill Lear (of Learjet fame), the Lear House is a classic example of The Hollywood Regency style. Named for the glamor of Hollywood’s “Golden Era,” Hollywood Regency describes both the interior and the landscape architecture.
Located behind 10-foot bright yellow front doors, the 4,374 square foot home features original terrazzo throughout, a step-down living room with a circular fireplace, three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a separate den, game room, and two offices. The home was one of the first homes constructed in the Indian Canyons Neighborhood and was situated to take maximum advantage of the stunning mountain views.
In addition, the other houses featured on the tour include a 1962 Harry Kaslo, a 1963 with panoramic views, a 1965 home nicknamed “The Pink Paloma,” a 1963 Sackley, and a 1968 Hal Lacy as well as 1963 “Plan 3” house in Canyon Country Club Estates.
The event is part of the 2025 Modernism Week in Palm Springs. Get tickets here, and don’t miss Atomic Ranch there as well! (Read on about The Star-Studded Ocotillo Lodge, the Little Beverly Hills Gem and A Sackley Chase Sensation for more of what Atomic Ranch events you can find this year!) And of course, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube for more Atomic Ranch articles, house tours, and ideas!
