Desert General

06/02/2026

NEW. The Beldi glasses from Morocco are in store..
If you’ve traveled in Morocco, chances are you’ve sipped mint tea from a Beldi glass. Beldi means “traditional” or “native” in Arabic. The glasses were first produced in 1946, and since then, the Beldi glass has become the preferred tea glass in Morocco for enjoying mint tea.
Beldi glasses are made using traditional methods. Each one is mouth-blown from recycled wine and beer bottles. Durable and full of character, they often feature small bubbles and subtle imperfections that give them their distinctive, appearance.
One of the glass’s signature features is the small ridge just above its midpoint, which provides a secure grip even when the contents are hot. While traditionally used for tea, Beldi glasses are equally suited for serving cold beverages.
We carry the Beldi glasses in amber, available in sets of six and presented in traditional Moroccan gift packaging. We also carry the matching Amber Beldi Jug.

05/30/2026

Much like denim jeans or canvas field jackets, our locally crafted Desert Hats are designed to withstand harsh environments while remaining versatile enough for everyday use. Their rugged yet refined construction allows them to transition naturally between desert landscapes and urban environments.
 wears the “Classico”
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05/24/2026

Summer chic. Marinière + Tote bag + Desert Hat.

04/09/2026

Two fearless voices on s*x, desire, and truth-telling come together for an intimate and unapologetically candid afternoon in Tin Town.
Stephanie Theobald, whose road trip memoir Sex Drive was described by The Guardian as “Thelma & Louise meets Eat, Pray”, and Rachel Resnick, author of the cult memoir Love Ju**ie, will be in conversation with British writer and journalist
Together, they will explore the power of confession on the page, the last remaining taboos around female desire and the importance of women speaking openly—and truthfully—about pleasure
Expect a lively, intimate exchange blending literature, personal experience, and a touch of irreverence—including a round of “solo-s*x bingo.”

About Stephanie Theobald
A British author, journalist, and broadcaster, Stephanie Theobald is known for her playful and thoughtful work around s*xuality and alternative feminism. A former senior editor at Harper’s Bazaar UK, she writes for The Guardian, Condé Nast Traveller, and contributes to BBC programming.
Her memoir Sex Drive has been widely praised, with Emma Thompson calling it “inspiring… read it and quiver.”
For the past six years, Stephanie has been living in the California high desert—three of them spent in a cave at Boulder Gardens Sanctuary in Pioneertown. She is currently working on a new non-fiction novel inspired by this experience.
About Rachel Resnick
Rachel Resnick is a Los Angeles Times bestselling author, transformational coach, and founder of Writers On Fire, a series of writing workshops and retreats based in Twentynine Palms / Joshua Tree.
Known for Love Ju**ie and Go West Young Fcked-Up Chick*, she mentors writers in developing authentic voice and transformative storytelling.
Following the event, Stephanie Theobald’s book, Sex Drive, will be available for purchase and signing.

04/05/2026

This is Seth () with a full frame of local desert wildflower honey — pulled from one of just 12 colonies of tough, locally adapted bees.
“The desert gives us a very short honey season, followed by a long summer dearth. Every jar is hard-earned”, says Seth.

Raw desert honey is a rare treat!
Available in store.

03/21/2026

The Twentynine Palms Book Festival will take place November 13–15 at the Community Center by Freedom.
The festival will feature three days of conversations, workshops, book signings, and a vibrant book fair, along with offsite reading events across Twentynine Palms.

 The festival will open with Desert Noir, an invitation-only industry day on Thursday, November 12, pairing noir authors with screenwriters, filmmakers, and producers interested in literary adaptation.

 Full festival activation begins at the end of March.

03/20/2026

Closing Night at Tin Town
This Sunday, the Hi-Desert Lo-Fi Lit Fest concludes with a special panel:
“Filmmaking Past and Present: How to Build and Keep a Career.”
The panel brings together Gill Gayle, Josie Fite, Mark Fite, Joshua Malkin, Ryder Strong, and Hollywood studio executive Joe Nimziki, whose career includes leadership roles at Sony Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and New Line Cinema.

 5:00 PM – Musical welcome by Janie Cowan (from Sister John Angela)

 5:30 PM – Panel discussion moderated by Rob Roberge

 During the 3-day Hi-Desert Lo-Fi Lit Fest, books by participating authors are available at Desert General, open 10 AM – 10 PM.
Tin Town has become a book-lover destination in the High Desert, located next to Kitchen in the Desert.

01/25/2026

Western-inspired leather jacket you won’t quit, day or night.
* Premium smoky brown extra-soft leather

* Statement fringe across shoulders and arms

* Asymmetrical zip closure

* Bronze-tone stud detailing on the collar, hem, and yoke

* Functional zippered pockets

12/25/2025

12/18/2025

MARTIN PARR: Fashion Magazine, Summer 2005

In 2005, the prolific British photographer and book guru Martin Parr, who passed away just a few days ago, created a one-off magazine. Conceived as a pastiche of a fashion magazine, it features advertisements, short essays, interviews, and Parr’s own discerning—often humorous—photographs throughout. The magazine quickly became a collector’s item, selling out its 10,000-print run almost immediately.
$75