Homestead Modern Bungalows | Every Stay Gives Back

YOUR POSITIVE IMPACT

Total Positive Impact To Date | Membership Since October 2025

100 %

donated to Mojave Desert Land Trust

$ 10

can help secure native seeds or tools used in restoring degraded areas, removing invasive species, and replanting native flora that supports pollinators, birds, and other wildlife

$ 2

dollars per stay funds Mojave Desert Land Trust

Charity MIssion

Protect the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its scenic and cultural resource values. Their vision of the Mojave Desert includes dark night skies, clean air and water, broad views and vistas, and an abundance of native plants and animals. 

 

Why is it important?

The Mojave Desert Land Trust is a guardian of one of America’s most awe-inspiring and fragile landscapes, working tirelessly to preserve the wild beauty and biodiversity of the California desert. By protecting thousands of acres of critical habitat, restoring native plants, and creating wildlife corridors, the trust ensures that iconic species such as the desert tortoise, bighorn sheep, and countless pollinators can thrive. Their efforts extend beyond conservation to include community education and volunteer stewardship, inspiring travelers and locals alike to become caretakers of this vast, living ecosystem. 

Photo: Kathy Van Dellen

Photo: Kathy Van Dellen

Photo: Chris Wheeler for MDLT

How do they do it?

The Mojave Desert Land Trust achieves its mission through an approach to conservation that protects land, restores habitat, and engages communities as stewards of this iconic landscape. By acquiring and safeguarding more than 100,000 acres of desert wildlands, MDLT ensures that the Mojave’s scenic vistas, cultural treasures, and fragile ecosystems remain intact for future generations. Their Native Plant Restoration Nursery grows tens of thousands of plants annually to heal disturbed lands, while their Desert Discovery Field Studies and volunteer programs connect people directly with the desert’s ecology and history. Through initiatives that promote dark night skies, clean air and water, and the preservation of broad vistas and wildlife corridors, MDLT safeguards not only habitat for native species, but also the cultural and spiritual values held by local tribes and communities. By weaving together conservation science, land stewardship, and public education, the Mojave Desert Land Trust is ensuring that the desert remains a sanctuary of native plants, animals, and wide-open wonder, inspiring all who experience it to protect its timeless beauty.

How you can #TravelKindly:

Photo: Chris Wheeler for MLDT

  • Reserve a stay at Homestead Modern Bungalows where every stay gives back. Each stay includes a donation to the Mojave Desert Land Trust. Reserve Now. 
  • MDLT has many volunteer opportunities and activities that take place Monday-Friday during business hours, with some events occurring on weekends. More information and how to get involved can be found here
  • The mission of the Mojave Desert Land Trust is to protect the Colorado and Mojave Desert ecosystems, the relics of its history, and its stunning scenery. Before you visit, explore this link with information to help you to learn how to recreate responsibly in this rich and varied landscape
  • Become a community scientist! Community science is the collection and analysis of data relating to the natural world by members of the general public, typically as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists. From studying Joshua trees to light pollution to bird species and more, there are so many ways for you to put your passion for the earth to work Found out how here
     

About Homestead Modern Bungalows

Homestead Modern Bungalows offers a serene desert escape that invites travelers to connect with nature and adventure. Just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, guests can hike among towering boulders, explore hidden canyons, or stargaze in one of the darkest skies in California. The 14 renovated Mid-Century post and beam style bungalows themselves, blend modern design with desert minimalism, featuring open, airy interiors, private patios, and thoughtful amenities that create a restorative sanctuary after a day of exploration in the high desert. Rooted in a commitment to the land, Homestead Modern proudly supports the Mojave Desert Land Trust, helping to protect fragile desert ecosystems, restore native habitats, and preserve the sweeping views, clean air, and cultural heritage that make Joshua Tree so extraordinary.

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