We got setup last evening for the Desert Rats ARC hamfest. It was held at the "barn" on the Boskovich estate in Palm Springs, CA. The estate covers about 35 acres at the foot of the mountains overlooking the town of Palm Springs. A really nice home and "barn".
The barn is actually a 50'X50' structure with two overhead doors, one 9' tall and the other 12' tall, where they keep their 5th wheel trailer. The ceiling inside is 17' high and on the one side is a huge 20'X20' hamshack with a complete kitchen, a bathroom and a 20X20 office area in the other corner. The actual garage area is 30'X50'. It is all insulated and lighted with a complete sound system and a huge overhang that is 20'X50' over a concrete slab. There is a large graveled area which also held vendors and tailgaters. It was well attended and I think all of the vendors did well. We had a very good day with the engraving. We are spending the night here again and will head east for Mesa tomorrow. I did not want to drive for an hour or so til dark and find a place to stay as we have a nice place to park here with an electric hookup. What more would you want.
Our photos are of Gary and Suzie Boskovich, our hosts and owners of the estate.
A shot of the "barn" from outside














The patio behind the barn next to the mountain
















Sunset over Palm Springs from the barn.