This past weekend I celebrated my 40th birthday out in Joshua Tree at Rimrock Ranch in Pioneertown with 25 of my closest friends and family. To say it was amazing doesn’t really cut it as this was one of the most magical, fun filled, love filled weekends I have ever had in my life. I started planning this party about a year ago and I was thrilled when I found Rimrock as I knew it was the perfect location for the weekend shindig. My family flew in from Texas and friends came from all over the country to celebrate with me. It was an absolute blast and I’m still on a high from all the love I felt from all of my peeps.
The Location….
Welcome to the Ranch
The sacred heart entrance
Remember to breathe….
The main party headquarters where I stayed
The decor
The front porch
An ariel view
The set up….
A little wildflowers, some cowboys and pompoms to set the mood for when guests arrived.
All the arrival goodies: personalized mason jars and bandanas to wear all weekend.
Friday night waiting for guests to arrive
A concoction of vodka, lemons and pink peppercorns started everyone off right
The atmosphere…
All my favorite blues, country and soul on vinyl kept the party going all weekend
My DJ boys Michael and Armand on vinyl
Campfires and a movie screen set up for atmosphere
I played old spaghetti westerns for background visuals
Lots of cowboy boots
The party people….
Part of my San Francisco crew
My mom, sister Susan and I having a great time
Crissy and Johnny
My buddy Grant and I
My boys Rody and Jay Jeffers made quite an entrance, as usual!
My LA ladies
Lauren Rice and Emily Factor
Jason and Laurelei
My dad and I
Shawn Forbes
Jay Jeffers and Heidi Ware
David and Angie
Then there was the band and the dancing….
Johnny Moezzi and his boys: John Thomas, Dale Jennings and Jim Goodall
Get down, get down…
And watching them rock out
My sis was really feeling this look dancing under the stars
And then there was the birthday cake and the speeches…
Sparklers and lots of attention
A beautiful cake from Lark bakery
Arianna saying some sweet things
And a speech to all my favorite peeps
It was a memorable weekend for sure and one I will never forget. I’m still smiling from it three days later. I have the best crew of friends that anybody could ask for I feel very lucky indeed.
Until next time…
Many thanks to Lauren and my mom for all the great photos!
2,709 Comments
cmhester
Wait… I wasn’t invited! Just kidding my love. Glad you had a wonderful time. Any special man there for you???? Saying my prayers that you end up in the right place with the right person. Love you!
Corrie Hester
celefson
this looks like it was the best party ever!
keepfeelingjoanna
happy belated birthday, margaret! looks like a wonderful time! wishing you an amazing year! xo joanna
rosaliemelin
What a wonderful way to spend a birthday
Great photo gallery and post!
theschereport
Thank you! Yes it was amazing!
Elane
We just watched two epesdois of This American Life on Netflix and when we turned this on we laughed and laughed because this sounded just like the screwballs on This American Life!!! We loved it!