The community of families is smaller than in a big metro area and everyone seems to know everyone, so being a parent has made it incredibly easy to make friends. One of the most shocking things has been how many new connections we've made, perhaps even more than in New York. Living like a retiree among palm trees and sparkling pools in my late 30s sounded great.Īnd while the Coachella Valley has long had a reputation as a retirement enclave, since living here, I know that that's just one demographic of people.
After 10 years in New York, I was fed up with the crowds and noise. When friends learned we were moving near Palm Springs, we were always met with the same response.īefore we arrived to live here full-time, I thought it too. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
