Inside RESET Hotel: Ben Uyeda on Site Planning, Design, and Development

Inside RESET Hotel: Ben Uyeda on Site Planning, Design, and Development

From Outdoor Hospitality Weekly by Matt Whitermore

February 10, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

Ben Uyeda discusses the development process of RESET Hotel, focusing on design, site planning, and guest experience.

In this episode of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly , we sit down with Ben Uyeda, founder of HomeMade Modern, to unpack the development story behind RESET Hotel in Twentynine Palms, California. Ben shares how the concept came together—from early site planning and zoning considerations to shaping a modern desert hospitality concept that balances design, function, and guest experience. We explore how the property responds to its environment, the trade-offs made during development, and the realities of building a boutique hotel from the ground up. This conversation offers a candid look at the development process, including lessons learned, design decisions, and how intentional planning can simplify operations while elevating the end experience. Whether you’re developing a hotel, glamping project, or outdoor hospitality concept, this episode provides practical insight into turning an idea into a finished destination. To subscribe and see all of our content for free, join our Substack: ohweekly.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohweekly.substack.com

People in this episode

Host: Matt Whitermore

Guest: Ben Uyeda

Topics covered

  • hotel development
  • site planning
  • design
  • guest experience
  • outdoor hospitality

Keywords

  • RESET Hotel
  • Ben Uyeda
  • site planning
  • hotel design
  • outdoor hospitality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HomeMade Modern

Places: Twentynine Palms, California

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