The O'Donnell House and The Willows Historic Inn 412 West Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs • CA 92262
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Why You'll Love This Place
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- Imagine your own private mountainside hideaway, where you have exclusive use of a distinctive 1972 estate that radiates Old World charm. Your journey here begins as you ascend the hill, past trailing magenta bougainvillea, picturesque rocks, and cactus to the enchanting villa itself. The estate's wrought-iron gates open, admitting only you and your privileged guests.
- A spacious cliffside stone terrace seems to float above the world, making celebrations here both dramatic and exhilarating. The house itself is a two-story Spanish Revival hacienda, adorned with exquisite Mediterranean-style furnishings and rooms. Around the rear, rock archways lead to a lawn dotted with colorful native blooms, a supremely romantic milieu for wedding ceremonies.
- Make it a true destination getaway with a stay in the Willows Historic Inn, nestled among towering palms just down the hill from the venue. The 17 guest rooms each exude an opulent, Old Hollywood feel, with equally luxurious communal spaces perfect for mingling with loved ones: from the Great Room's high, open-beam ceiling and cozy fireplace to the magnificently fresco-ed Dining Room to the gracious waterfall patio.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $15,000–25,000/event
The rental fee includes:
- Up to six hours of event time
- Dining tables, high-top cocktail tables, and chairs for the ceremony and reception
- Dance floor
- Golf cart shuttle service
- Overhead string lights
- Partial event planning and design
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
Booking The O'Donnell House in Palm Springs gives you exclusive use of the hillside estate for up to six hours of event time, with dining, high-top and ceremony seating, a dance floor, overhead string lights, a golf cart shuttle and partial event planning and design. You'll book your caterer from the venue's preferred list and either bring your own alcohol or use a preferred bar vendor. Photographers and entertainers can come from the venue's handpicked supplier directory.
Yes. At The O'Donnell House, you'll say "I do" in the garden, then celebrate on the expansive stone terrace that seems to float above the desert, with dinner, cocktails and dancing overlooking the mountains and downtown Palm Springs. The estate hosts up to 125 guests, and your guests can stay at The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn just down the hill.
At The O'Donnell House, catering comes from the venue's preferred list, and you can either bring your own alcohol or use a preferred bar vendor. For photographers and entertainers, the venue keeps a handpicked supplier directory. One firm rule: outside wedding coordinators aren't allowed, since partial event planning and design are included with your rental.
At The O'Donnell House in Palm Springs, the rental fee runs $15,000–$25,000. That covers exclusive use of the estate for up to six hours, seating, a dance floor, string lights, a golf cart shuttle and partial planning and design. Catering from the preferred list and your bar are budgeted on top, and you can bring your own alcohol to help manage costs. Guest rooms at The Willows are booked separately.
The O'Donnell House includes up to six hours of event time, and events run between noon and 10pm. Weddings are held September through June. Amplified music is allowed indoors and outdoors, with some restrictions.
Your guests can stay at The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn, just down the hill from The O'Donnell House and a short hike or golf cart ride away. The Willows is a historic hotel originally built in the 1920s as two Italianate-style homes, with 17 bedrooms featuring antique furnishings, many with fireplaces and balconies, plus a pool and a 50-foot waterfall. Overnight guests enjoy a three-course gourmet breakfast and evening wine with hors d'oeuvres.
The O'Donnell House is a private hillside estate in Palm Springs, set on four acres at the foot of Mount San Jacinto, with a stone terrace that looks out over the city and the Coachella Valley. You get exclusive use of the whole venue, with original tile floors, redwood ceilings and rock archways, and your guests can stay at The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn just down the hill. Partial event planning and design come with the rental.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 0 | 125 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 50 | 200 |
| Reception | Seated | 0 | 125 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
BYO
Preferred List
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
September–June, daily, noon–10pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Inn / Lodge
- Private Estate
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Bed and Breakfast
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Canyon
- Cityscape
- Creek / River
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Mountains
- Panoramic
- Waterfall
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