After a couple of iterations with the architect and the tribe, we arrived upon a master plan for the site. Some examples are the burial grounds, certain plant and animal species and cultural sites that hold special significance to the tribe. Just as on any site we approach, sacred elements needed to be respected and treated with great care. The deep knowledge and respect that the indigenous people have for the land is part of their culture and was embraced by our team throughout the project. Working with JCJ Architecture, McCullough helped to plan this first expansion however, we were faced with three significant challenges. The first phase of the project led to expansion of the existing casino, which was always over-capacity for guests. McCullough had worked with tribes for many years leading up to this project at Viejas in Alpine, Paiute in Bishop, Running Creek in Upper Lake and others throughout California. A large majority of that was steep hillside with a solid foundation of granite rock.

The property in whole is roughly 40 acres. Perched on a steep hillside, this property is at the far south end of a grand valley with panoramic views of Palomar Mountain and the Hellhole Canyon Preserve. The natural landscape they reside on is arguably the most beautiful in Valley Center and northern San Diego County. However, they had big plans to make their reservation site a regionally recognized gaming center inclusive of several casino expansions and an added resort hotel. The indigenous people, the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians operated a casino in Valley Center which was small at the time. In 2005, McCullough worked with a nationally recognized architecture firm, JCJ Architecture on the Valley View Casino master plan.

Valley view casino hotel reservation