Whether tennis is a passion or a pastime, you’ll find outstanding resources for learning, playing and perfecting your game at Shadow Mountain Resort & Club ®.

Tennis Magazine has consistently ranked the Desert Tennis Academy ® as one of the top 25 tennis academies in the U.S. (the magazine has also named Shadow Mountain as one of America’s 50 greatest resorts for the past 20 years).

February 17 – 26, 2012
Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Riverside County Fairgrounds

February 18, 2012
Terry Fator
Fantasy Springs Casino

February 17 – 19, 2012
Palm Desert Greek Fest
St. George Greek Orthodox Church

March 1, 2012
El Paseo Art Walk
Galleries Along El Paseo

March 8 – 11, 2012
La Quinta Arts Festival
La Quinta Civic Center Campus

Welcome to my blog! I’m Michael McFarlane, director of tennis here at Shadow Mountain Resort. I’m committed to creating a resort that stays serious about tennis and yet has a social vibe and ambience that entices people to come play and hang out with friends while improving their tennis game. In this blog I will cover a variety of topics from local happenings to tips for improving your game. I would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it