OUR STORY
After more than a decade of hosting guests in the high desert and creating memorable outdoor experiences in Joshua Tree, I felt inspired to build something even more personal. As a lifelong dog lover and golden retriever owner, I’ve experienced firsthand the love, comfort, and joy these animals bring into everyday life. Golden Retriever Getaway is a way for me to share that with others—offering a unique, heartwarming experience that celebrates the special bond between people and these incredible dogs.
Looking ahead, my dream is to grow this into a nonprofit that provides therapeutic experiences for veterans, children with disabilities, and seniors facing loneliness. While our dogs are not formally registered as therapy animals, I’ve seen the calming, joyful effect they have on people—and I truly believe their presence can bring comfort, connection, and healing in meaningful ways.
In Loving Memory of Zeppelin
Our forever boy.
Zeppelin passed in May of 2023, but his presence is still everywhere—woven into the heartbeat of The Golden Getaway. He was our soul dog: big, gentle, endlessly sweet, and always waddling around with a tennis ball or a “minion” in his mouth. He snored like an old man, lived for naps, and loved harder than most people do.
He was one of one.
This space was created with dogs like Zeppelin in mind—the kind of dogs who change you. Who show you what unconditional love really looks like. We miss him every day, and everything we’re building here carries his spirit forward.
Thank you for loving goldens like we do. He would’ve loved you too.