Step inside one of Palm Springs’ most photographed addresses—Villa Sierra, better known as “That Pink Door House.” This is your chance to explore a Midcentury Modern showpiece while sipping cocktails and mingling as though you’ve stepped back in time to one of the glamorous parties the home was built to host.

On this special night, guests can sip a signature cocktail created for the occasion, enjoy light bites, and explore the sleek interiors and stylish grounds that embody Palm Springs’ jet-set spirit. Adding a dash of history, the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert will share stories about the home and its place in the city’s cultural legacy.

Designed in 1973 by architect James H. McNaughton, the 5,300-square-foot home was built for entertaining. Actor Telly Savalas once lived here, but its true pop culture fame came in the mid-2000s when Colombian interior designer and photographer Moises Esquenazi and his partner transformed the property. At his partner’s mother’s urging, the dark front door was painted her favorite color—vivid pink.

The bold choice caused a stir, but the playful twist captured imaginations far beyond the neighborhood. Social media discovered it, and the hashtag #thatpinkdoor soon turned Villa Serena into a viral sensation, drawing fans and photographers from around the globe.

Every clink of a glass helps preserve community stories—A portion of the proceeds benefit the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert.

A house tour, a cocktail party, and a piece of Palm Springs history—an unforgettable experience awaits, all behind one very famous pink door!

https://lgbtqpshistory.org/