Here we are to serve you with news right now quality journalism and subscribe on a monthly basis you can have full digital access to all news Proces du 13-November : ce que ces hommes opaques ont dans la tete Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit Blanditiis optio incidunt eum omnis ratione error temporibus iure porro esse Integer consectetur quam eget ipsum dictum accumsan Donec non lectus id risus rutrum ullamcorper sit amet vel nulla Home + Design, Real Estate by | Feb 10 Ancient boulder formations loom on all sides of the five-acre property Michael von Wittenau and Bob Bogard purchased near Pioneertown A poured concrete stairway leads to the original homestead cabin built in 1946 and social house.”PHOTOGRAPHS BY KAMI ZELEZIK You have to draw quickly to net a promising property in the High Desert — even more so now than in April 2019 when Michael von Wittenau and Bob Bogard made an offer for their 5-acre property Hunkered among the boulders of a craggy canyon the three structures they reimagined encourage slowing down and taking a load off midcentury décor gives the rustic ranch-style setting a bright lift The historic homestead structure on the hill dates to 1946 They nicknamed it the Bunny Lounge after the rabbits that hop along through the property and as an homage to the kicky Playboy Clubs played up with a groovy 1960s ski lodge vibe A 16-foot-high sloped roof tops the Studio an open-air recreation zone originally built as an artist’s space A 1950s movie camera (repurposed as a lamp) sits atop an old bomb shelter water drum Is the refurbished ranch what you had in mind as a second home Michael von Wittenau: Our original plan was to find the best property we could and built an ultra-modern house on it Things had been accumulating since 1946 — things like tires Then we painted one room and brought in furniture so we could base ourselves in it while we worked on the others helped the midcentury additions in all three structures look like a natural fit and kicking back in a swing or hammock to watch the changing sky What was your secret to maintaining quality work standards BB: We aligned ourselves with Homestead Modern He has been really good about curating the right people to work out there and the company is very well integrated into the area which we never could have done by ourselves There are very few builders and contractors up there The group gathering aspect of Mod West Ranch is optional; where there’s a view there’s a chair to reflect from and enjoy it How did your expectations for transforming a remote property compare to the realities MV: We were certainly up for the challenge We had to be super organized about receiving deliveries and getting trucks to come down the dirt road How long did it take to remodel and spruce up the landscape BB: About a year because we didn’t have to do any new construction and we had a focused team Being on site often and being hands-on helped moved things along BB: We go back and forth from Palm Springs and we launched it as a short-term vacation rental I think the property resonates with people because we designed it for ourselves with all the details we would like and for them to reach out to us afterward and say how much they appreciated the thought we have put into it meant a great deal Why does the midcentury vibe translate in the High Desert BB: Midcentury modern combines the indoor and outdoor lifestyle and our property lends itself to that because the main structure was built in 1965 there is a classic minimalism to the furniture and accessories that contrasts beautifully with the rugged and rustic elements of the ranch a flame-colored spaghetti lamp hangs near the newly restored fireplace Glass genie bottles peer from a Vintage RCA television cabinet in front of salvaged concrete 
breeze block you’ll find a house where everything is from 1963 there will be a Navajo blanket and an Eames chair as part of an interesting mix of eras and cultures MV: We wanted the look of our place to mirror a real cabin in the 1960s but the accessories are localized (to lend a sense of place) and décor are part of the ’60s ski lodge motif in the Bunny Lounge The mustard fireplace is one of three midcentury Malm showpieces at the ranch MV: We usually hang out in an area around the orange fireplace we call “the conversation pit” and work remotely because the view is stunning BB: The big one for me is Christmas of 2019 We were up with some friends and it was a beautiful clear night the entire area was blanketed in white snow We could have had a problem if we hadn’t been fully stocked with food and alcohol because we were socked in for a week We literally could not get out of our driveway four guys from Canada who are like the early Beatles and often perform during Modernism Week did an impromptu concert for our guests and filmed a video there The real estate market was less competitive in April 2019 MV: We were lucky because we were just getting in when it exploded We had been looking for a while and couldn’t find anything knowing there were people coming behind us to see it it’s really hard to find the good properties The oversized custom dining table was crafted from a wooden blind that was part of a Belgian structure while the rustic dining bench was made from repurposed wood A vintage grape drying rack hangs out as wall art Banquette seating in the U-shaped “conversation pit” behind the Cottage has a vintage Malm Imperial Carousel Fireplace at its heart MV: There’s another area on the property that’s private and backs up to Bureau of Land Management land where we could build a very modern glass house BB: The property is also spacious enough for fundraisers so we’ve considered hosting a speaker series that would address the geographic and cultural aspects of the area and benefit the Mojave Desert Land Trust once we can do group gatherings again Most surrounding properties spread 
across five acres or more and that has made our experience with the High Desert community really gratifying many properties in the enclosed Gamma Gulch area have flipped and we all have same zeal for making it great place to be you want to have a community you can rely on to check on the property for you We share the bond that we’re all in it together MV: I also think we’ve become fast friends because we were all drawn to the same sense of beauty We have had distanced gatherings; it’s the strongest social group we’ve had in any so-called neighborhood Has the “ranch” provided everything you envisioned it would I feel more connected to it than anywhere I’ve ever lived There is a spiritual aspect to the property with the rocks and the calmness • READ NEXT: Massive Rocks Define Transformation of Palm Springs Estate Join KSRO for the next Cruise Mixer on Thursday August 22nd at Total Wine & More in Santa Rosa talks about the next Culinary Cruise to Alaska We hear from Oceania representative Dana Dubart Host Alyse Cori of Travelwize talks with Megan Edelman all about the amazing experiences and all-inclusive adventures you can have aboard this boutique cruise line owner of Travelwize talk with Michael von Wittenau Director of Sales in California for Oceania Cruises about the KSRO Culinary Cruise with Chef John Ash Director of Sales in California for Oceania Cruises about the KSRO Culinary Cruise with Chef John Ash Visit the Mystery Box page for a list of all weapons in the Mystery Box Berlin police reported a "serious security incident" on Thursday evening with two officers injured by an explosion The incident took place at around 8.20 pm in the northern district of Wittenau the police announced on the online service X An officer and a female officer were "seriously injured" "during a routine security patrol" at the perimeter fence of police section 12 causing the colleague to suffer serious injuries to his face and eye" Both are currently receiving medical treatment The criminal investigation department took over the investigation and the crime scene is currently being examined A police spokesperson did not provide any further details about the incident when asked He was unable to answer the question of whether the detonation was caused by a firework or something else Social Scene by | Apr 7