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 Hotel in Palm Desert as one of America’s 50 greatest resorts for the past 20 years).

Please join us for these great events near our famed Palm Desert Hotel:

Every Saturday & Sunday
COD Street Fair
College of the Desert

Every Wednesday
Certified Farmers Market
Entrada Del Paseo

Saturday, May 26
Free Art Party '12
Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert

Welcome to my blog! I’m Michael McFarlane, director of tennis here at Shadow Mountain Resort - and my favorite Palm Desert Hotel. I’m committed to creating a resort that stays serious about tennis and yet has a social vibe and ambiance 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