The Story
Sunnyland, the story, was inspired by a real place: Sunnylands — the mid-century modern estate in Rancho Mirage, California, commissioned by Walter and Leonore Annenberg. When it was completed in 1966, the estate stood alone, like a spaceship landed in the desert, two hours east of Los Angeles.
When I visited Sunnylands for the first time, I was struck by the energy of the place — not just the architecture or the history, but something deeper. Nicknamed the “Camp David of the West,” it has hosted eight U.S. Presidents and countless world leaders. Beneath it lies a convergence of desert springs, tectonic shifts, and spiritual geography. And at the center is the house itself — a contradiction of styles that somehow feels like ritual made physical.
I left with the feeling that the place held a secret — not dark, but profound. There were clues: Walter’s portrait, the fake fireplace, the way the house seemed designed for something beyond comfort or power. That spark became Sunnyland — a story that isn’t just a story, but a kind of mantra. A symbol. A portal to something essential.
Sunnyland is still unfolding. I plan to keep evolving the work, refining it over time. If something here resonates with you — then I’m glad you found it.
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