The 2025 Desert Roundup planning has begun. This section identifies important facts about this year's roundup

• The Roundup is June 5 - 8, 2025.
• The Desert Roundup will take place at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells. Located at 44400 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210.
• Online registration will be open from January 2nd until May 30th
• If you have any questions you can submit an inquiry online by clicking the "Contact Desert Roundup" option from the menu.

Please check out this website for further updates. We will keep you informed.

May God bless you and keep you safe!

Your Desert Roundup Committee

The Desert Roundup is an annual A.A. Convention with Al-Anon participation held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa since 1990. It was called the Desert Pow Wow until 2022.

AA Meetings:

• Speaker Meetings
• Discussion Meetings
• Longtimers' Meeting
• History of AA
• Young People's Meeting
• Meditation Room

Al-Anon Meetings:

• Speaker Meetings
• Discussion Meetings
• Al-Anon / AA Family Meeting

Events:

• Saturday AA Banquet ($)
• Saturday Al-Anon Luncheon ($)
• Sunday Breakfast Buffet ($)
• Thursday & Friday Ice Cream Social ($)
• Thursday Karaoke / Sing Along
• Friday & Saturday Night DJ Dance ($)
• Friday Golf Tournament ($)
• Saturday 2-Mile Run/Walk ($)

($) Not included with registration - Additional fees apply.

1. Register for convention prior to making hotel reservations. Special rate is only available to Roundup attendees beginning 3 days prior to and 3 days after event.
2. Note: 2 night minimum/4 guests per room maximum.
3. Room cancellations must be made with the hotel 3 days prior to arrival date without penalty; else 1 night plus tax will be charged.
4. All attendees must be registered and wear badges to all ticketed events (excluding dances).
5. The hotel is pet friendly; however they are not permitted in any Desert Roundup meeting or event. Service Animals are welcome. Personal pets whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support DO NOT qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Thank you for understanding.
6. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. For best seating, purchase tickets early. Some events will sell out.
7. If you wish to sit as a group, please send in registration forms with payment together. If registering online, we request one person purchase the table(s).
8. Tickets are not mailed, please pick them up at Pre-registration table when you arrive. Receipts will be emailed, if a legible/correct email is provided.
9. Tickets will be sold at onsite registration until closed or sold-out. Only Ice Cream Socials and Dance tickets will be sold at the door.
10. No refunds on canceled events after May 23rd; tickets are transferable or may be donated to a newcomer.
11. Registration fees are non-refundable, non-transferable.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

While there are no dues or fees for membership in AA, there are many conferences around the world and the most common misconception of these gatherings are that they are AA meetings, and "there are no dues and fees for AA membership." However, Conventions and Conferences are special events, not regular AA meetings.

This Convention requires months of planning, preparation and money to present. Since all of the events are held at a Convention Center, there is a charge to the Committee for the use of these facilities. Other expenses include travel and lodging for speakers, printing costs, postage and supplies. The event is paid for through the cost of the registration.
No baskets are passed.

As responsible AA members "WE PAY OUR OWN WAY."

• No refunds on cancelled events after May 23, 2025.
• Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
• Please contact Pre-Registration Chair to request a cancellation and refund using the CONTACT DESERT ROUNDUP - REGISTRATION.
• Your refund will be processed as soon as possible to your original payment method.