Del Webb Announces Grand Opening of New Greater Palm Springs Community, Desert Retreat

Ten luxurious model homes set to open on November 15

PALM SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Del Webb, the nation’s leading builder of active-adult communities for those 55 and older, today announced the grand opening of its newest community, Del Webb Desert Retreat. A Grand Opening event will take place on Saturday, November 15^th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Located in the highly sought-after city of Indio, CA, Desert Retreat continues Del Webb's long and successful history in the region, offering an exclusive, resort-style living experience defined by stunning mountain views and upscale amenities.

“This opening is especially meaningful as it marks Del Webb’s return to the Palm Springs desert region, where we have a long and successful history of creating resort-style communities,” said Norman Brown, president of PulteGroup’s Southern California division. “Our newest community, Del Webb Desert Retreat, is located across from the former Sun City Shadow Hills and follows the closeout of Del Webb Rancho Mirage in 2024. VIP pre-sales began November 1, and we’re excited to already have nine homes sold. An early sign of strong interest.”

Del Webb Desert Retreat features Pulte’s popular GenYou™ series, which includes 10 different plans from three distinct Home Collections. These thoughtfully designed single-family, ranch-style homes offer a high level of personalization, including options for golf cart garages, expanded great rooms, and gourmet kitchen configurations.

The homes within the gated community will range in size from approximately 1,444 to 2,722 sq. ft., offering flexible floor plans with 2-3 bedrooms and 2-2.5 bathrooms. Prices will start at $439,990.

The lively lifestyle at Del Webb Desert Retreat will revolve around a variety of athletic, social, and wellness amenities. The community is enhanced by beautiful neighborhood lakes and water features, along with scenic walking paths that offer daily opportunities for fitness and socializing.

For sports enthusiasts, Del Webb Desert Retreat will offer dedicated courts for a variety of activities, including multiple pickleball courts, tennis courts, and bocce ball courts, as well as a specialized putting green for golfers. The on-site, full-time lifestyle director will oversee the community’s social calendar.

The centerpiece of Del Webb Desert Retreat will be the stunning, multi-purpose clubhouse, which functions as the central gathering spot for residents. The outdoor area boasts a resort-style community pool and a relaxing Jacuzzi. Inside, residents can enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center and aerobics studio, a spacious indoor great room with a fireplace for comfortable socializing, a large social room or ballroom for events, leisure rooms including an arts and cards room and a billiards room, along with unique amenities such as an indoor golf simulator and a convenient food and beverage bar.

An immersive video tour of the community and the many amenities can be viewed at youtube.com/watch?v=4_WIofrfILY.

Del Webb Desert Retreat is located at Avenue 40 and Jefferson Street in Indio. Interested buyers are invited to attend the grand opening event Saturday, November 15th from 10 AM to 2 PM and tour the stunning, fully-furnished model homes and sales pavilion. For more information, please visit DelWebb.com/DesertRetreat or call [phone].

About Del Webb

Del Webb is a national brand of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM). Del Webb is the pioneer in active adult communities and America’s leading builder of new homes designed for pre-retirement and retirees. Del Webb builds consumer-inspired homes and communities for active adults ages 55+ who want to continue to explore, grow, and learn, socially, physically, and intellectually as they look forward to retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit delwebb.com.