Media release
Glimpses of the Joshua Tree Dream – Vol 2
Women of the Mojave Homes & Lifestyles
Author - Lisa Schyck
Photographer – Bill Brewer
Essay Writer – Zara Kand
Book Summary
Glimpses of the Joshua Tree Dream, Volume 2: Women of the Mojave
Glimpses of the Joshua Tree Dream, Volume 2 is a photographic and narrative tribute to the women who have chosen to build authentic, creative lives in California’s Hi-Desert. Created by Lisa Schyck, with photography by Bill Leigh Brewer and essays by Zara Kand, the book blends intimate portraits of homes and workspaces with deeply personal stories of resilience, reinvention, and purpose.
Rooted in Schyck’s own journey of recovery, healing, and spiritual reconnection, the book frames Joshua Tree and the Mojave as more than a location—it is a transformative landscape that attracts modern-day pioneers. Each chapter profiles a different woman: artists, entrepreneurs, healers, educators, mothers, activists, and community leaders who live boldly, often outside conventional norms. Their stories explore themes of starting over, manifesting dreams, overcoming loss, honoring family, and giving back to the community.
Through essays and imagery, the book reveals how creativity, home, and work intertwine, highlighting the vulnerability and truth found in how people live day to day. Collectively, these women embody courage, generosity, and soul-driven living. The overarching message is one of inspiration: to trust intuition, embrace change, live authentically, and use one’s life as a force for love, creativity, and positive impact in the world.
Summary of Lisa Schyck’s Bio and Book Objective
Lisa Schyck, creative director and editor whose work is deeply rooted in personal transformation, resilience, and community. A woman in long-term recovery, Lisa’s life journey has been shaped by profound challenges, loss, and ultimately, healing. After reaching a pivotal turning point that forced her to rebuild her life from the ground up, she immersed herself in recovery, self-reflection, and creative expression—emerging with a renewed sense of purpose and clarity.
Her path led her to Joshua Tree, California, a place she felt an immediate and soulful connection to. Drawn to the land’s energy and the people who call it home, Lisa found herself surrounded by strong, creative, and inspiring women who were living authentically and courageously. This community became both her refuge and her muse.
Through Glimpses of the Joshua Tree Dream, Volume 2: Women of the Mojave, Lisa documents the lives, homes, and workspaces of modern-day women pioneers. Her objective for the book is to inspire others to live more authentically and to follow their dreams—no matter where they are in their lives or where they are in the world. By sharing honest, intimate stories of perseverance, creativity, and self-discovery, Lisa hopes readers will feel empowered to step outside societal norms, reconnect with their true selves, and take the leap toward the life they’ve always imagined.
©2026 Joshua Tree Dream
ISBN 979-889814193-6
Art/Photography/Lifestyle Coffee table book
12x12 Hardcover - $100.00
Distribution by The Joshua Tree Dream website, Amazon and local Joshua Tree gift shops
Launching during International Women’s Month in March 2026
Exhibition Description
Each event offers an immersive, multi-sensory experience inspired by Glimpses of the Joshua Tree Dream: Women of the Mojave. Through a curated presentation of evocative photographic images from the book, intimate video interviews, cinematic desert landscape footage, and ethereal soundscapes, visitors are transported into the heart of the Mojave. Layered audio—ambient tones, subtle rhythms, and atmospheric sound—creates a meditative backdrop that deepens the feeling of presence and connection, mirroring the stillness and mystery of the desert itself.
The exhibition captures what it truly feels like to live and create in the Mojave—surrounded by wide-open space, creative energy, and an ever-evolving artistic community. The voices
and faces featured reflect a collective of artists, makers, healers, and visionaries, with a special focus on women who have chosen to live authentically, guided by intuition, courage, and a deep relationship to the land.
During each event, Lisa Schyck will share her personal journey of recovery and transformation, speaking to how the desert became a catalyst for healing, self-discovery, and creative rebirth. She reflects on finding deeper versions of herself through stillness, surrender, and community, and on how the women she met—and the Mojave landscape itself—became powerful sources of inspiration and reflection.
Together, photography, film, ethereal sound, and live storytelling create a contemplative and emotionally resonant experience—inviting attendees to slow down, tune in, and explore what it means to live creatively, authentically, and in alignment with one’s dreams, wherever they are in the world.
Sunday, March 8th International Women’s Day – Private invite only 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Spaghetti Western, 50048 29 Palms Hwy, Morongo Valley, CA.
Saturday, March 14th – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Public Juniper Arts, 61732 29 Palms Hwy Joshua Tree, CA.
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Saturday, March 28th –Sunday, March 29th – Public Gallerie Camille, 4130 Cass Ave, Detroit, Mi.
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Contact Information:
Lisa Schyck
lisa.schyck@joshuatreedream.com
248-245-6650
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