Mar 18, 2019

Cabot's Pueblo in Desert Hot Springs, California

Built by Cabot Abram Yerxa in Desert Hot Springs, California, Cabot's Pueblo (as it's now known) was constructed over several decades using salvaged items that he acquired throughout his time in the desert. Yerxa opened his Hopi-style pueblo in 1945 with his inspiration found in the Pueblo Revival Style of architecture.

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California


The odd shapes and layout of the structure is a result of Cabot using many of the salvaged pieces he found 'as is'. The pueblo boasts 35 rooms, 150 windows, 65 doors, and 5000 square feet of space. Also known as Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo Museum, the location houses some of Yerxa's original artwork, as well as American Indian and early desert homesteader artifacts.


Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California
Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California



Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California
Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California


Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California
Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California
Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California


Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California
It's said this bathtub was one of the few things Cabot bought new.

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California
Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California


Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California
Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California


Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California

Cabots Pueblo Desert Hot Springs California


Mar 14, 2019

Byodo-In Temple in Hawaii

Located near the eastern shore of Oahu in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, the Byodo-In Temple in Hawaii is a non-denomination shrine and half-sized replica of the Byodo-In Buddhist Temple found in Kyoto, Japan. It was constructed in 1968 to commemorate the centennial of the first Japanese immigrants to come to Hawaii.

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii
During my road trip around Oahu, I stopped at the Byodo-In Temple to tour the lush gardens. Massive koi ponds surround the temple, and a number of onlookers tossed fish food into the ponds stirring the koi into a frenzy. The scenery, architecture, and peacefulness of the surroundings made exploring the Byodo-In Temple a really memorable experience. 

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii


Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii
Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii


Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii
Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii
Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii


Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii

Byodo In Temple Oahu Hawaii