The Idyllwild Guide Summer-Fall 2012 by Idyllwild Town Crier

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Golf’s place in Idyllwild’s history, pg. 26

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One festive little town, pg. 21

Photo by Jenny Kirchner © Idyllwild Town Crier 2012

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hen you think of Idyllwild talented students at the Idyllwild Arts visions of tranquility and a slow Academy and many restaurants showcase paced village comes to mind, the talents of local musicians. There are so you may be surprised at how many several specialty shops that make it a joy things there are to do which inspired this to meander casually around town. Please edition of the Idyllwild Guide. We thought refer to our calendar of events starting on it would be fun to revisit all of the festivals page 35 so you can decide what you would that have taken place over the years. like to do while visiting or to plan a return Grace Reed We want to celebrate long running trip to Idyllwild. Publisher Idyllwild Guide festivals like the 23rd annual Earth Fair that Be sure to watch for updates to & Town Crier is held in May and the 19th annual Jazz in town events in the weekly Town Crier the Pines in August just to name a few and we would newspaper, available at newsstands throughout also like to introduce you to some of the newer mountain communities, by subscription and online festivals in town. at idyllwildtowncrier.com. Remember, there is always something to do in The arts abound, from galleries that feature the Idyllwild. work of local artist and live performances by the

DINING GUIDE pages 6-10 LODGING GUIDE pages 11-19 IDYLLWILD TREASURES page 20 ONE FESTIVE LITTLE TOWN page 21

Jazz in the Pines a community effort

he town of Idyllwild provides a wonderful cadre of volunteers, over 300 strong, who help the Associates of Idyllwild Arts produce the festival, now in its nineteenth year. The festival is the main fundraiser for the Associates. Our wonderful and dedicated volunteers join with many community organizations to bring this great weekend of jazz. In appreciation of the great eﬀorts of the volunteers, they receive a Volunteer Thank-

IDYLLWILD’S GOLF HISTORY page 26 HIKING GUIDE page 30 CAMPING GUIDE page 31 MTN. BIKING GUIDE pages 32-33

CALENDAR OF EVENTS pages 35-41

AREA MAP page 44

Marsha Lytle Chair Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines Committee

you Party with food and entertainment, entrance to the festival for a four–hour shift, lunch at the festival, and a discounted teeshirt. Although Idyllwild is a small town, the several festivals and events held here depend on the organizational and promotional skills of its citizens. When you see someone you know is a volunteer, you might oﬀer a friendly smile and a “thank you”. It takes a village to provide a festival!

Idyllwild Earth Fair fun, educational

he Idyllwild Earth Fair was started Traditionally held the third weekend in 1990 by a group of dedicated and in May, this free event has a variety passionate community members of attractions, including live musical who were inspired by Earth Day. They performances, delicious organic food and sought to create an event focused on activities for adults and children. Fair-goers conservation issues that aﬀect us locally, can enjoy a diversity of interactive booths regionally and beyond. with recycled art, henna painting, earthIn its 23rd year, volunteers are still at the friendly products, wildlife education and Holly Owens heart of this grassroots event, and our mission more! The Greenwood Award is presented to Chair remains the same; to balance festivity and Idyllwild Earth Fair an individual or group for outstanding action education, celebrating the diversity of the in service to our regional environment. natural world while motivating people to be actively We invite you to join us at Earth Fair 2012! For involved in its preservation. more information, visit www.earthfair.com

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DINING Nature’s Wisdom • 54235 Ridgeview Dr. • 951.659.4300 • natureswisdom.org “Delicious food that you feel good about eating,” is how one diner described the fare offered at Nature’s Wisdom, located in downtown Idyllwild. The restaurant offers homemade soups, sandwiches, salads and fresh juices made from organic ingredients. Many vegetarian options are offered. For dessert, be sure to try the homemade European strudels. Dog companions are welcome on the outdoor deck. Nature’s Wisdom also sells supplements and offers education in nutrition and health.

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Mile High Cafe • 26600 Highway 243 • 951.659.2008 “A great little surprise in the mountains!” raved a visitor after dining at Mile High Cafe with his family. There is something for everyone at this unique restaurant with a menu that ranges from American breakfast, burgers and steaks to Asian cuisine, including sushi, Korean barbecue and Japanese bento boxes. For extra local ﬂavor, diners may be treated to hearing the sushi chef play lovely classical music on the piano when she has an extra moment.

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The Red Kettle • 54220 North Circle Dr. • 951.659.4063 • redkettleinc.com DINING

Open daily for breakfast and lunch, the Red Kettle is an Idyllwild icon, loved by locals and visitors alike for its delicious homestyle food and friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Dine inside the recently remodeled restaurant, capable of handling good-sized parties, or perhaps sitting at the counter where an old-timer is sure to tell you a local story. Or, dine on the deck where you can look at the mountain and watch the passersby. Everything on the menu is tasty; the homemade pie is a must, even if you have a slice for breakfast!

B L

Idyllwild Pizza Company • 54391 Village Center Dr. (Strawberry Creek Square) • 951.659.5900 Serving lunch and dinner, Idyllwild Pizza Company provides a fun and casual atmosphere for dining with family and friends. Featuring many different types of pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and 31 different types of beer, the restaurant also has a game arcade and sports TV. A great place to hang out, eat and have fun!

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Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro • 54254 North Circle Dr. #C8 • 951.659.WINE(9463) Locals call the Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro “The Cheers of Idyllwild.” When you drop in, everyone will know your name by the time you leave. Open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday, the bistro, which specializes in wine tastings and imported beers, also serves up delicious panini, Cuban sandwiches, soups and meat/cheese/fruit platters. Located in the Village Centre Plaza in downtown Idyllwild, the Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro is a great place to relax and make new friends.

L D

Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar • 25070 Village Center Dr. • 951.659.0295 Located in the heart of downtown Idyllwild, Jo’An’s serves home-style American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. A fun and casual atmosphere, be sure to see the model train running! Live music is featured on Friday and Saturday nights. On summer weekends, you can choose to dine in the outdoor Barbecue Beer Garden, where BBQ ribs, chicken brats and foot-long hot dogs are served and live music is performed all afternoon. Canine friends welcome in the garden. B L $ D $$ See Dining, page 8

THE AMERICAN LEGION Post 800 54360 Marion View Dr.

659-3517

An Organization of Fellowship and Service for Veterans & Their Families

54250 N. Circle Dr. P.O. Box 794 Idyllwild, CA 92459

Club Room Hours: 11am-9pm daily

www.candycupboard.com 951-659-5502 Patty McKee | patty@greencafe.com

★ Open to the public for meals and special events ★ (Alcoholic Beverages Sold to Members & Their Guests Only)

Reservations

B Breakfast L Served

Lunch Served

D Dinner Served

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Outdoor Seating

Dogs OK Outdoors

Takeout

Catering Offered

Banquet Facilities

Beer & Wine

Mixed Drinks

Wedding Receptions

Free $=-$10 $$=$11-20 WiFi $$$=$21+

DINING

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Steaks • Seafood • Pasta • Salad Bar

Wednesday-Sunday Open for Lunch at 11 a.m. • Happy Hour 3-5:30 p.m. Live music nightly & weekend afternoons on the deck. Great Food • Great Drinks • Great Music • Great Times! Dinner Specials All week. Full Bar.

54905 N. Circle Dr. 951-659-0686 www.thecreekhouse.com

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inviting all friends & customers to come check us out!

Happy Hour Specials Monday – Friday, 3 –6 pm

Daily Specials Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner Tuesday: Tacos

Make our local bistro and wine shop in Idyllwild, California, your destination before or after dinner. Come visit the Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro for your enjoyment. Offering a tasteful menu of hot and cold foods. Our soup of the day changes daily and is always delicious. Our bistro also serves panini sandwiches s as well as dips, and cheese, meat and fruit trays.

Chicken & Ground Beef Taco - $1 Margaritas - $4

We have the best wines on the hill at the best prices! Enjoy well known wines like Rombauer or hidden treasures from boutique wineries like Thacher’s.

Rock Climbers’ Special: 14oz. -$19.95 Hikers’ Special: 12oz. - $17.95

We do wine and beer tastings.

Mary Carroll on Keyboard Fridays Karaoke Every Saturday Night 7-11 pm Full Bar Sports always playing on our TVs BBQ Beer Garden

Open Saturday & Sunday with Live Music (as weather permits) 25070 Village Center Dr. (Across from the “Fort”)

659-0295

Hours vary by the season. Call for details.

NORTH CIRCLE DR.

Friday & Saturday: Prime Rib

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DINING The Creek House • 54905 North Circle Dr. (Fern Valley) • 951.659.0686 • thecreekhouse.com Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday, The Creek House is Idyllwild’s classic creekside restaurant, offering ﬁne dining and great ambiance. The new chef’s extensive menu includes steaks, seafood, pasta and more. A happy hour lounge menu is available. Dine inside near the ﬁreplace or outdoors on the deck overlooking Strawberry Creek. Live music by local musicians is featured on Friday and Saturday nights, and weekend afternoons. It is one of Idyllwild’s premier locations to hold a private party or wedding.

Restaurant Gastrognome • 54381 Ridgeview Dr. • 951.659.5055 • gastrognome.com An Idyllwild institution since 1973, Restaurant Gastrognome — affectionately called the “’Gnome” — offers fine dining and exceptional service in a mellow atmosphere. Open at 10 a.m. daily, the extensive menu includes fresh fish, unique pasta dishes, steak, lamb (“the best I’ve ever had!” one diner wrote), homemade bread and desserts. Located in downtown Idyllwild, you can enjoy the mountain view from the deck. In winter, the fireplace enhances the ’Gnome’s tasteful and cozy ambiance.

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Higher Grounds Coffee House • 54245 North Circle Dr. • 951.659.1379 • highergroundscoffee.com DINING

Located in the Village Centre shopping plaza in downtown Idyllwild, Higher Grounds is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or other beverage. With comfy seating areas, shelves of books, games and WiFi access, visitors feel welcome to sit and sip. All coffee beverages are brewed with organic, fair trade coffee. Higher Grounds recently introduced Idyllwild Coffee Roasters, offering fresh roasted coffee beans and blends for purchase.

Paradise Valley Cafe • 61721 Highway 74 (Anza/Garner Valley) • 951.659.3663 “A great lil’ cafe to stop at on the way through the mountains,” one person said about Paradise Valley Cafe, located at the junction of highways 74 and 371. “Down home, local-owned, unexpected and fun,” said another. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, visitors rave about the friendly service and tasty food. Burger lovers, be sure to try the 1/2-pound angus beef burgers. The cafe is a popular stop for motorcyclists. Live music is often featured.

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La Casita • 54650 North Circle Dr. • 951.659.6038 • idyllwild-lacasita.com Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week, La Casita features great Mexican dishes, including vegetarian, and also offers American fare. Known for its home-style cooking, generous portions, good value and fast and friendly service, La Casita provides a satisfying dining experience from the ﬁrst dip of a warm tortilla chip in mouth-watering homemade salsa to the last bite of dessert. The outdoor deck is a relaxing spot to enjoy your meal on a warm day.

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Hidden Village Chinese Restaurant • 25840 Cedar St. • 951.659.2712 Hidden Village, Idyllwild’s only Chinese restaurant, has been called a “hidden gem” with “the best Chinese I’ve ever had.” Tucked on a side street within easy walking distance from downtown Idyllwild, Hidden Village offers an extensive Mandarin and Szechwan menu, with specialties that diners come back for time and time again. The dining room is charming, with traditional Chinese décor — or you can dine on the patio under the tall pines. The service is attentive and gracious.

25840 Cedar Street Idyllwild, CA 92549

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See Dining, page 10

Chinese Restaurant

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Patio tables under pine trees

Mexican Restaurant • Dine in the Pines

Serving Idyllwild for 23 years. Mandarin & Szechwan Style. Pure Chinese ﬂavor in a warm family atmosphere surrounded by pine trees with comfortable prices. Reservations

B Breakfast L Served

Lunch Served

D Dinner Served

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Outdoor Seating

Dogs OK Outdoors

OPEN 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

54650 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild 659-6038 Takeout

Catering Offered

Banquet Facilities

Beer & Wine

Mixed Drinks

Wedding Receptions

Free $=-$10 $$=$11-20 WiFi $$$=$21+

DINING

The Red Kettle

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(951) 659-5900 (Next to the Post Ofﬁce) FOOD, FAMILY, FUN

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FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE GREAT HOME-STYLE COOKING Idyllwild’s Oldest Restaurant Family-Owned & Operated Serving Breakfast & Lunch Daily Open Daily 6am Coffee • 7am Breakfast

(951) 659-4063 • 54220 North Circle Drive www.redkettleinc.com Free WiFi

Mile High Cafe Top-Quality Supplements, Herbs, Healing Foods & Gifts BISTRO, ORGANIC JUICES & SMOOTHIES

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Hamburgers • Sandwiches • Korean • Sushi

Homemade Soups, Great Sandwiches, Panini, Salads, Living Foods & Exotic Gourmet Cuisine; O r g a n i c C o f f e e s & Te a s

951.659.2008 HOURS: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-3 pm Friday & Saturday 7:30 am-9 pm Sunday 7:30 am-7:30 pm 26600 Hwy. 243 (next to Idyllwild School)

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DINING Other Local Restaurants

Café Aroma • 24750 North Circle Drive B L $ D $$ Goodtimes Pub & Grill • 26245 Highway 243

B L

The Greek Place • 54200 North Circle Dr.

Little Chef in the Forest • 54710 North Circle Dr.

B L

The Lumber Mill Bar & Grill • 25985 Highway 243 $

Come and see what’s growing out of Higher Grounds!

DINING

54245 North Circle Drive

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Misc. Food Options

Candy Cupboard • 54250 North Circle Dr. Country Farms • 25980 Highway 243 Fairway Market • 54411 Village Center Dr. Gary’s Deli • 54423 Village Center Dr. (Strawberry Creek Square) Honey Bunns & Joe • 54385 North Circle Dr. #154 Idyllwild Shell Cafe • Highway 243 & Ridgeview Dr. Mountain Harvest Market • 54423 Village Center Dr. #3 (Strawberry Creek Square) Mountain Top Liquor • 26015 Highway 243 Village Market • 26000 Highway 243

Reservations

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Lunch Served

D Dinner Served

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Outdoor Seating

Dogs OK Outdoors

Takeout

We roast all our coffee IDYLLWILD on the premises. COFFEE We will be introducing ROASTERS our own espresso roast this spring. 951-659-1379

Catering Offered

Banquet Facilities

Beer & Wine

Mixed Drinks

Wedding Receptions

Free $=-$10 $$=$11-20 WiFi $$$=$21+

LODGING Providing Great Service & Great Vacations Since 1985!

From cozy cabins to luxurious mountain homes, Idyllwild Vacation Rentals features the ﬁnest in vacation properties. Visit our ofﬁce and discuss your vacation plans with our reservation counselors or visit our website. It’s an easy way to choose just the right setting for the romantic weekend, family reunion, wedding and/or reception, group activity or holiday celebration. All of our Idyllwild vacation homes are fully equipped and our staff is ready to welcome and assist you in providing for your every need.

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EVERITT’S MINERALS & GALLERY IN IDYLLWILD SINCE 1999

Fine Handcrafted Jewelry Designed and Fabricated by Larry Everitt and Janet Everitt Owner/Artists Mineral Specimens • Fossils Antique Japanese Woodblock Prints Native American Jewelry Local Artists

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P.O. Box 3740 54245 No. Circle Dr. Ste. C-4 Idyllwild, CA 92549 Tel: 951-659-7075

AAI Member Gallery

As resident artists, we are proud to present the following local artists: David Salk, ceramics; Marcia Cox, multimedia; Trudy Levy, ceramics; Lisa Lindahl, bronzes; Tony Grifﬁth, painter; Leslie Van Nimwegen, painter; Jessica Schiffman, painter; Kathleen Chaney, rock painter; Brigitte Lopez, gourd art, painter, book illustration; Elizabeth Green, gourd art; Elea Allison, basketweaver; and John Elsebusch, woodcarver, painter.

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LODGING Idyllwild Vacation Cabins • idyllwildvacationcabins.com • 951.659.5444 • 54380 North Circle Drive Idyllwild Vacation Cabins offers a variety of cottages and cabins, from simple to very exclusive, located throughout Idyllwild. There are cabins on the creek, secluded cabins, cozy cabins, pet-friendly cabins with fenced yards, cabins with a spa or pool, and more. All are immaculately kept by professional and friendly staff. Kitchen and bath needs, including linens and towels, are supplied. Driveways and decks are kept shoveled in the winter.

Fern Valley Inn • fernvalleyinn.com • 1.877.659.0466 • 25240 Fern Valley Road Forget about the hurried pace of the city with an escape to the Fern Valley Inn. Off the beaten path, but just a 15-minute walk to town, this country-style inn offers a charming selection of private cottages and cabins that are furnished with antiques and homespun touches. Each has a queen-size bed, wood-burning stove or ﬁreplace, fridge, cable TV, WiFi, private bath, and some have full kitchens. The well-maintained grounds invite you to meander on pathways through the garden and gazebo.

Idyllwild Vacation Rentals • idyllvacationrentals.com • 1.800.297.1410 • 54245 N. Circle Dr., #1 Idyllwild Vacation Rentals offers some of the ﬁnest properties in Idyllwild, from cozy cabins to luxurious homes. The friendly staff of “vacation counselors” will help you find just the right place to stay. Whether you’re seeking respite among the pines, celebrating an anniversary, reuniting with family or looking for a romantic weekend escape, Idyllwild Vacation Rentals will set you up with just the right accommodations. All properties are fully equiped and well maintained.

Fireside Inn • theﬁresideinn.com • 951.659.2966 • 54540 North Circle Drive LODGING

The Fireside Inn offers cottages and cabins that accommodate from 2 to 10 people at two different locations — one in downtown and the other in the woods. Most have ﬁreplace, kitchens and spa tubs, and all have cable TV and WiFi. The innkeepers take pride in providing comfortable and clean rooms and friendly service. Dogs are welcome.

Bluebird Cottage Inn • bluebirdcottageinn.com • 951.659.2696 • 26620 Saddle Drive Bluebird Cottage Inn offers 17 cabins, from cozy, economical studios to a generous 2-bedroom cabin. Some have a ﬁreplace, kitchen and even a 2-person Jacuzzi tub. All have cable TV and WiFi. Bluebird is within easy walking distance to town on more than 2-1/2 acres of land near hiking trails. Dog-friendly. Whether you’re looking for a place to lay down your head for a night or a romantic and luxurious getaway, the Bluebird Cottage Inn has it all.

New Spirit Vacation Homes • newspiritvacationrentals.com • 951.659.3100 Experience Idyllwild in a luxurious Finnish log cabin. New Spirit Vacation Homes offers a variety of rental cabins, from 2-4 bedrooms with views from the forest to the ocean, or the many unique features of The Dome. Cabins have a fullyequipped kitchen, ﬁreplace, cable TV, jacuzzi tubs, WiFi and include linens. New Spirit’s vacation Homes provide the perfect getaway for individuals, families and groups. The personable staff provides 24-hour service. Pets are welcome.

$$$

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The Lodge at Pine Cove

Manzanita Cabins

Bed and Breakfast

Five comfortable guest rooms

Woodburning Fireplaces & Kitchens • Air Conditioning “A few minutes walk to the village” Free WiFi Country cabins with private decks www.manzanitacabins.com

Hearty familystyle breakfast

24900 Marion Ridge Drive (866) 563-4372 http://www.thelodgeatpinecove.com Possible Min. Night Stay

B Breakfast Available

Maid Service

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Phone In Room

Fireplace Available

Cable TV

54100 Pine Crest Ave., P.O. Box 434 Reservations (951) 659-3151 Pool

Hot Tub

Banquet Facilities

WiFi

Conference Facilities

Dogs OK

$=-$100 Dogs & $$=$101-200 Cats OK $$$=$201+

LODGING

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LODGING Peaceful Mountain Inn • idyllwildvacationcabins.com/peacefulmain.htm • 951.659.5444

Peaceful Mountain Inn is located on a ridge above Scenic Highway 243 about 2.5 miles above 23481 Highway 243 Idyllwild. Situated on several wooded acres of park-like grounds, the lodge and cabins can be rented individually or for a group event of up to 38 people. There is an outdoor barbecue and inside game room that are great for family reunions or group retreats. Because of its fabulous location and size, the inn is perfect for a modest wedding. Dogs are welcome.

Elite Mountain Homes • idyllwild-elitemountainhomes.com • 310.398.6058 Elite Mountain Homes offers two vacation rentals that have been called “The prettiest rentals in Idyllwild”: The Creekside, a beautiful French chateau-style home in Fern Valley, and Cabin in the Pines, a large ranch-style mountain home near town. The Creekside features a beautiful spiral oak staircase that leads to an exquisite master suite and opulent bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and heated ﬂoor. All the Creekside’s bedrooms have ﬁreplaces. The Cabin in the Pines, great for the family, has a pool and outdoor barbecue. It also has a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

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Strawberry Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast • strawberrycreekinn.com • 1.800.262.8969

Known for gracious hospitality and charming, homelike ambiance, the Strawberry Creek Inn B&B 26370 Highway 243 offers rooms and cabins with wood-burning ﬁreplace, cable TV, spa tub and WiFi. The inns’ grounds, an ofﬁcial Backyard Wildlife Habitat, offer a perfect place to walk along the creek or in the gardens. A gourmet organic breakfast is served daily. With many little luxuries, this is truly a place to “idyll in the wild,” while still close to town.

$$ B Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse • strawberrycreekinn.com/bunkhouse.htm • 1.888.400.0071

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On a hillside, 1/2-mile from the village, Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse offers choices from rooms 25525 Highway 243 with knotty pine interiors to private cabins. All have kitchen facilities, cable TV, WiFi, balcony and stunning, panoramic views. “Pure rooms” are available for allergy sufferers. Breakfast delivered to your door, including fresh-baked scones and homemade jam or lemon curd (or enjoy a hearty homemade breakfast at the Bunkhouse’s sister inn, the Strawberry Creek Inn). Steps to County Park hiking trail. Dogs allowed in some rooms.

See Lodging, page 16

Knotty Pine Cabins

PEACEFUL AND COMFORTABLE MOUNTAIN CHARM ON 3 ACRES OF PINE SHADED LAND

KITCHENS • FIREPLACES Reservations (951) 659-2933

www.knottypinecabinsidyllwild.com

54340 Pine Crest Avenue P.O. Box 477, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Magniﬁcent Views Fishing • Golf Course Conference Center Fireplace Cottages

Intimate Guest Rooms and Suites King Bed • Fireplace Whirlpool Tub Available www.milehighcountryinn.com (951) 659-2931

www.alhatti.com (951) 659-2066 Individual & Group Bookings Available

54605 N. Circle Dr. Centrally located in the Idyllwild Historic Preservation District Possible Min. Night Stay

B Breakfast Available

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Phone In Room

Fireplace Available

Cable TV

Pool

Hot Tub

Banquet Facilities

WiFi

Conference Facilities

Dogs OK

$=-$100 Dogs & $$=$101-200 Cats OK $$$=$201+

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Premium Vacation Cabins Located Throughout Idyllwild

Clean, Cozy Cabins, Spectacular Views, Outdoor Hot Tubs, Pet-Friendly Cabins and Fenced Yards. Cabins on the Creek, Secluded Cabins, Linens & Towels Supplied at No Extra Charge

For Your Guest • 24-hour customer service • Professional, friendly staff • All paper products, soft soap & kitchen needs supplied • Towels & sheets provided at no charge • We shovel driveways and decks

Working Hard for Our Cabin Owners Alkire on the Creek The Bear’s Den

Lighthouse Cabin

Bella Luna Views & Hot Tub

• Taking great care of the homes • Great website with online booking • Maintenance taken care of • Homes winterized • Payments and statements every 15th 951.659.5444 (ofﬁce) 951.663.0527 (after hours) vacationcabins@live.com

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LODGING Idyllwild Inn • idyllwildinn.com • 1.888.659.2552 • 54300 Village Center Drive Located right in the heart of the village within walking distance to restaurants, shops and galleries, the historic Idyllwild Inn offers cabins from studios to three bedrooms that have kitchens, ﬁreplaces, cable TV and WiFi. Theme rooms are available. Family-friendly, there is a playground for the kids. Dogs are welcome. Family-owned, the Idyllwild Inn staff carry on the friendly tradition established when the ﬁrst visitors arrived in Idyllwild on horse and buggy.

Quiet Creek Inn & Vacation Rentals • quietcreekinn.com • 951.659.6110 • 26345 Delano Drive Recommended by Sunset Magazine, Quiet Creek Inn offers deluxe studios and suites with all the comforts of home. Only one mile from the village, Quiet Creek Inn is a peaceful oasis, situated on more than 6 aces through which Strawberry Creek ﬂows. The inn is also home to Quiet Creek Living Room Gallery & Gifts, which features awardwinning landscape and plein air painters, ceramics and photography. The inn also has beautiful vacation rentals throughout Idyllwild. $$

Woodland Park Manor • woodlandparkmanor.com • 1.877.659.2657 • 55350 South Circle Drive Woodland Park Manor offers a variety of guest lodgings — from simple cottages to exclusive mountain cabins with premiere amenities — all in beautiful wooded settings. The manor, situated on 5 acres, has a beautiful swimming pool. From romantic getaways to family vacations, the staff will help you ﬁnd your perfect place and take pride in providing immaculate rooms and warm, friendly service. Woodland Park Manor has been a popular Idyllwild lodging destination since 1954.

$$ B Alhatti Private Christian Resort & Retreat Center • alhattichristianretreat.com Imagine a luxurious resort with every amenity, including a golf 951.659.2066 • 23551 Highway 243, Pine Cove

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course set on 120 acres of rolling mountaintop that is sculptured with giant old oak trees and graceful tall pines. The night sky is so clear and close, you can pick out constellations from the sky’s thousands of visible stars. Alhatti is the premiere place to host your next retreat, with private cottages and a conference center for group gatherings. Alhatti also hosts weddings and family reunions. $ See Lodging, page 18

Possible Min. Night Stay

B Breakfast Available

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Phone In Room

Fireplace Available

Cable TV

Pool

Hot Tub

Banquet Facilities

WiFi

Conference Facilities

Dogs OK

$=-$100 Dogs & $$=$101-200 Cats OK $$$=$201+

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LODGING Heritage House • idyllwildheritagehouse.com • 951.659.5150 • 25880 Cedar Street Formerly the Cedar Street Inn, the Heritage House is on a quiet side street within walking distance of downtown Idyllwild. Historically one of Idyllwild’s most popular inns, it has been completely refurbished so that vintage old-world sophistication and personal comforts abound in each gracefully decorated theme suite with ﬁreplace and private entrance. The Heritage House can accommodate weddings and special events. Lovely vacation rental cabins that sleep 2 to 8 people are also available.

Little Mountain Cottages of Idyllwild • lmcidyllwild.com • 951.659.1938 Stay in comfort in one of these little cottages. They sleep up to four people and some are dog-friendly. Ask about the quaint and comfortable Rose Cottage, located on Strawberry Creek in Fern Valley. Enjoy the sound of the creek from the back deck. Follow a creek-side trail further up into Fern Valley or into Idyllwild for some shopping or dining. Or enjoy upgraded amenities of the Sylvan Cottage, located in Pine Cove. Call to ﬁnd the perfect little cottage for your stay.

Mile High Country Inn • milehighcountryinn.com • 951.659.2931 • 54605 North Circle Drive Conveniently located in midtown Idyllwild and only a few minutes walking distance from both the downtown and uptown districts, Mile High Country Inn combines the rustic ambiance of rural mountain living with all the comforts of home. Guest rooms and suites offer a ﬁreplace, king bed with down comforter, cable television, DVD player, microwave, mini-fridge, hair dryer, whirlpool tub, massage showerhead, and complimentary in-room coffee.

Knotty Pines Cabins • knottypinecabinsidyllwild.com • 951.659.2933 • 54340 Pine Crest Avenue LODGING

Knotty Pines Cabins, just a short walk to town, offers eight cabins and duplex cabins tucked in the pine trees, manzanitas and native lilac bushes. Taking pride in providing lodging that has mountain ambiance, the innkeepers describe their cabins as “rustic luxury,” with amenities such as ﬁreplaces, cable TV and WiFi. The deck is a perfect spot to sit back and watch the squirrels and blue jays play. Family pets are welcome in some cabins.

Elite Mountian Homes Elegance in the Mountains

Fern Valley Chateau • Romantic Overlooks Strawberry Creek Spacious • Secluded • Gated Sleeps 14 • 3 River Rock Fireplaces (310) 398-6058 www.idyllwild-elitemountainhomes.com e-mail: elitemtnhomes@verizon.net

Cabin in the Pines Just a few blocks from town. Walk to “everywhere.” Wheelchair access, all-level terrain. Sleeps 10+ • Pool • Spa BBQ • 2 Fireplaces All Amenities

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Phone In Room

Fireplace Available

Cable TV

Pool

Hot Tub

Banquet Facilities

WiFi

Conference Facilities

Dogs OK

$=-$100 Dogs & $$=$101-200 Cats OK $$$=$201+

LODGING Manzanita Cabins • manzanitacabins.com • 951.659.3151 • 54100 Pine Crest Avenue Tucked away on a quiet road, but within easy walking distance to Idyllwild’s restaurants, shops and galleries, Manzanita Cabins offers quaint individual cabins complete with wood-burning ﬁreplace, cable TV, WiFi and private deck. Some have a kitchen, air conditioning and a Jacuzzi tub. Just around the corner from the County Park, it’s also the perfect place to relax after a day spent hiking one of the area’s many trails.

The Lodge at Pine Cove • thelodgeatpinecove.com • 1.866.563.4372 • 24900 Marion Ridge Drive, Pine Cove The Lodge at Pine Cove is a 4-room bed and breakfast nestled at 6,200 feet, just 3 miles north of Idyllwild. The centuryold lodge, with parquet wood floor, fieldstone fireplace and vaulted ceiling, offers spectacular views of Tahquitz Rock and the San Jacinto Mountains. The innkeepers delight visitors with comfortable accommodations, many amenities and a hearty homemade mountain breakfast that could include Belgian waffles, double cinnamon French toast, made-fromscratch muffins or a hearty quiche.

Perhaps more than any other business or organization on the Hill, the Idyllwild Inn has been a key part of Idyllwild’s history. The site where the ﬁrst Inn was built housed the Idyllwild Sanitorium, built in 1901 by the California Health Resort Company. In 1903, the sanitorium burned down and a hotel,The Bungalow, was built in its place. Soon after construction, LA real estate investors bought The Bungalow and renamed it “Idyllwild Among the Pines.”They sold it in 1917 to brothers Claudus and Albert Emerson. The Inn thrived in the 1920s. It had tennis courts and a golf course (read more on page 28). It attracted celebrities and became a popular Southern California destination. But when the Great Depression hit, the Emersons lost all of their holdings.

Little Mountain Cottages of Idyllwild

Dr. Paul Foster In 1976, after the old Inn bought the property, ceased to exist, the Froehlichs but it burned down began using the name Idyllwild again in 1945. It was Inn Motel & Cottages. In 1980, rebuilt in 1946, this the Froehlichs sold the Inn to time at the corner of their son and daughter-in-law, North Circle Drive and Keith and Bonnie Froehlich, Village Center Drive. who in turn sold it to their For the next 30 years, cousins, John and Joanna White, it operated at that who sold it in 1987 to their son location. and his wife Joel and Chris. Travelers pose in front of the ﬁrst Idyllwild Inn in the 1920s. COURTESY IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY After a handful of In 1990, they added eight owners it eventually fell motel rooms to the existing 20 to bank ownership and was ordered to be destroyed cabins, three of which date back to 1910. in 1976 Meanwhile, in 1962, Glenn and Nina Mae Today, their son Josh and his wife Emily own the Inn. Froehlich had bought 5 acres next to the Inn property, (Information from a 2004 article written by Ben which included 11 cabins. Killingsworth and published in the Idyllwild Town Crier.)

Experience Idyllwild in a Luxurious Log Cabin!

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Formally “The Cedar Street Inn,” established 1988. Newly refurbished deluxe suites with ﬁreplaces & private entrances. Original innkeepers Patty & Gary Tompkins are back in charge. Can accommodate conferences/weddings/special events. Vacation rental cabins available that sleep 2 to 8 people. Online reservations.

(951) 659-5150

25880 Cedar Street Idyllwild, CA 92549 Possible Min. Night Stay

B Breakfast Available

(951) 659-3100 or (909) 910-5005

www.idyllwildheritagehouse.com Maid Service

Phone In Room

Fireplace Available

Cable TV

newspiritvacationhomes.com Pool

Hot Tub

Banquet Facilities

WiFi

Conference Facilities

Dogs OK

$=-$100 Dogs & $$=$101-200 Cats OK $$$=$201+

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From the Archives ... Idyllwild Inn

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PURA stainless steel non-toxic water bottle $15.99, Higher Grounds

Sculpture by Dore Capitani $5,800, Dore’s Mountain Art Garden Ga

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1957 Seeburg Model B Jukebox $4,800, Fern Valley Emporium

Anti-shock retractable hiking pole $15.95, Idyllwild Pines

One festive little town

BY HALIE JOHNSON & DOLORES SIZER IDYLLWILD TOWN CRIER

Festival continues to gain momentum. This three-day event celebrates local conservation efforts, the restoration of the native lemon lily population, the history ver the years, a variety of of the area and arts and crafts. This festivals have been held on year’s festival will take place at the Hill, keeping the locals the Idyllwild Nature Center July active and attracting thousands of 20, 21 and 22 and has added a free visitors. bluegrass concert Saturday in the Idyllwild currently hosts several center of town. More information is well-known festivals that highlight available at lemonlilyfestival.com. the culture of the community. The The Nature Center also hosts most popular and one of the longestan annual Wildﬂower Show & Art running is Jazz in the Pines, which Exhibit (started in 1978), which started in 1994 and has brought some Last year’s Jazz in the Pines Festival was a great success, features activities for the kids, local of the best jazz musicians in the despite rain storms. PHOTO BY J.P. CRUMRINE artists, guided walks, live music business to the Hill. The jazz fest, as and a native plant sale. The event the locals call it, attracts thousands is scheduled for Oct. 13. is over Memorial Day Weekend, May 26, of jazz lovers and raises funds for Idyllwild The Art Alliance also sponsors a Plein 27 and 28. Visit www.rivcoparks.com for Arts Academy scholarships. This year’s Air and 3-D Art Festival from June 8 information. Jazz in the Pines runs Aug. 25 through 26. through 10. New this year are two “Art and The Idyllwild Earth Fair started in 1990. Tickets are available at idyllwildjazz.com. Treasures” weekends, which are Memorial It features educational and activity booths Another lasting and popular annual Day and Labor Day weekends and aim to geared at encouraging environmentalism, event is the Art Walk and Wine Tasting, piggyback on the many yard sales locals as well as some fantastic live music. This which started in 1998. The Art Alliance and visitors alike swarm to in droves. The year’s Earth Fair is slated for May 19 at of Idyllwild sponsors and organizes the Art Alliance helps to fund art education in Town Hall. More information can be found event, where patrons tour local galleries and Idyllwild. More information is available at at earthfair.com. sample Temecula Valley wines along the artallianceoﬁdyllwild.memberlodge.org. way. This year’s Art Walk and Wine Tasting In its third year, the Lemon Lily SEE FESTIVAL, PAGE 43

Royal Pines Estates RV Resort & Manufactured Home Park

• RV spaces from only $28 per day and $450 per month. • Come tour our model homes by Golden West. Park models starting at $50,000. • Adjacent to beautiful Strawberry Creek and hiking trails. • Amenities include Swimming Pool, Recreation Room, Organized Activities and More. • Close walking distance to Idyllwild School & Idyllwild Arts Academy.

Full-time on-site manager would love to show you around.

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• Year-round Zen Buddhist Training Center. • Meditation Instruction class every Sunday at 9:30am. • Frequent 3 to 7 day Silent meditation retreats. • Training open to all, from part to full time. Visit us on the web at www.zmc.org for information on retreats and other events. (951) 659-5272 | www.zmc.org | zmc@zmc.org 58900 Apple Canyon Road | Mountain Center, CA 92561

Idyllwild

Now Open to the Public RV/Tent Sites Cabin Rentals

Swimming • Horseback Riding • Fishing Recreational Activities • Store • Cafe • WiFi Video Games • Entertainment Certain ammenities are seasonal

Annual Sites Monthly Rates • Group Events (951) 659-4097

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Take it slow ...

CPM

The drive to and from Idyllwild, no matter which highway you take, is breathtaking. It can also be hazardous. Don’t be afraid to take it slow and enjoy the scenery. But for everyone’s safety, pull off at designated turnouts when you notice cars behind you. Using turnouts may help you avoid a pileup. They also give you a chance to take in more of the scenery. PHOTO

CENTER FOR PRAYER MOBILIZATION Christian Retreat & Conference Center info@center4prayer.org

951-659-2897

GRACE REED

JoAnn S. Graham, CSEO Sue Westfall, ESCROW ASSISTANT

Over 30 years of Escrow Experience 54545 N. Circle Dr. Phone: 951-659-1911 www.mountainhighescrow.com

The Eviction Center

We would like to take this opportunity to • Real Estate Services introduce our company. We offer a variety of • Professional Property Management services including: • Tenant Screening/ • A Registered and Bonded Unlawful Placement Services Detainer Assistant Company • Property Repairs/ • Preparing and serving 3, 30 and 60 day Maintenance notices “Handle evictions after • Filing and serving Unlawful Detainers foreclosure” • Attorney services for contested cases Bonded in Riverside County #6 Let us help you rescue your • Tenant Credit Checks real estate investment. • Judgment Enforcement Services Phone: (951) 929-3219 • Fax: (951) 929-4019 www.eviction-center.com • Direct e-mail: Evict03@aol.com

Buckhorn Camp A Ministry of Community of Christ

Come … Relax– 120 acres of pine trees, manzanitas, breathtaking views, streams, deer, birds and, of course, squirrels.

Rest – dormitory style lodges, A-frame cabins, hotel

style rooms, summer tents and RV sites.

Renew – inspiration point, outdoor labyrinth and chapel in the pines, and the Peace Center with state-of-the-art audio/visual system.

Reﬁll – nutritious tasty meals, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free available.

Recreation – human foosball, hiking, Frisbee golf,

ping pong, horseshoes, full gym for volleyball, basketball and more!

Church, Spiritual, Recovery, School, Reunion or ... YOUR group, WE have a place for you! 40 to 300+ year round

24641 Highway 243 • Idyllwild CA • www.buckhorncamp.org • (951) 659-2995 Buckhorn Camp is committed to providing an inspirational environment for a diverse community of faiths to share in joy, hope, love and peace. The Idyllwild Guide, Summer/Fall 2012

What, no golf course?

BY ROBERT B. SMITH IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Golfers enjoy a round at the Emerson’s Country Club, which was situated along Strawberry Creek overlooking Camp Emerson.

ourists today expect to find at least one golf course at almost any vacation destination. Idyllwild is unusual in not having one—just one more feature that sets our village apart—but it has not always been a golf-free zone. In fact, the very first big resort here in Strawberry Valley, the Idyllwild Sanatorium, which opened in 1901, proclaimed “golf links unequaled” in its ﬁrst ad. Its successor, the Idyllwild Inn, also built a crude course in 1914, but it was during the Roaring Twenties that the game began to thrive here. Before 1917, the valley was mostly owned by Los Angeles developers Frank Strong and George Dickinson. Then they sold off the Inn and 1,000 surrounding acres to San Jacinto banker Claudius Lee Emerson, but retained Fern Valley and the heights on South Ridge, including Saunders Meadow. What they didn’t anticipate was Emerson’s entrepreneurial

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genius as a rival developer. In his grand plan to turn Idyllwild into a settled community, Emerson saw golf as a plus. As part of his pitch to both tourists and potential lot buyers he immediately announced plans to upgrade the Inn’s existing course. By 1923, Emerson’s booming village prodded Strong and Dickinson into hiring Pine Cove developer Walter Wood to subdivide and market their own lots. To stay ahead of the competition, Emerson resurrected his still unfulﬁlled

promise to create a ﬁrst-rate golf course. He opened his Country Club Subdivision overlooking Tollgate Road and began work on a new 9-hole course on the valley floor along Strawberry Creek above Camp Emerson. Wood retaliated by hiring away Emerson’s resident manager of the Idyllwild Inn to help open a competing course on Saunders Meadow in 1925. Their new Idyllwild Golf Club issued a slick brochure describing each of the nine SEE GOLF, PAGE 28

LEMON LILY FESTIVAL I d y l lw i l d

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& a Little Bluegrass Music

LEMON LILY PHOTO BY AVIANNA JONES

! To s e g eer er a l l a Pion eak r o f n u F p • s s t f a & Local arts & cr its ale b i h x s Educational e t n a l Native p For festival & concert updates check out our website www.lemonlilyfestival.com

Nature Center: (951) 659-3850

July 20, 21 & 22, 2012, 9am-4pm at the Idyllwild Nature Center

FREE concert with Silverado Bluegrass Band

In the Center of Town 4-8pm Sat., July 21

Many thanks to our sponsors: Dick Rennick of Idyllwild Vacation Rentals; Doug Austin & Pat Murphy, Pine Cove Property Owners Association, Hillop Horseman, Pine Cove Water District & Jerry Holldber

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Golf CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 holes in glamorous detail and offered life memberships for $250, including a free building lot nearby. But in reality its links were hastily prepared and primitive. According to Louise Cole, whose father joined the club, and whose brother patrolled the rough daily collecting lost balls, the fairways were groomed by merely removing a few small trees and wild rose bushes, leaving the native grass uncut. The “greens” at ﬁrst may well have been no more than raked gravel. To compensate, Wood built an elegant clubhouse and swimming pool and contracted with Idyllwild’s pioneer craftsman, Hal Holcomb, to

ﬁll it with rustic furnishings. Upon its grand opening in 1927, the clubhouse was immediately a social center rivaling Emerson’s Idyllwild Inn. Emerson quickly countered by building the Idyllwild Plunge, an instantly popular attraction for both Inn guests and resident swimmers. He simultaneously raised the ante by announcing plans to expand his new course to 18 holes, dam Strawberry Creek for a lake, and add an aircraft landing ﬁeld for an upscale clientele. I n a c t u a l i t y, Wo o d ’s operation was a shoestring affair. Its social activities were sustained by wives of club members, who soon tired of frequent hostessing. Unpaid bills piled up, and creditors became steadily less cordial in their reminders. SEE CLUB, PAGE 42

IDYLLWILD NATURE CENTER Explore over 200 acres of natural beauty with 3-1/2 miles of hiking trails

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PHOTO COURTESY IDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Unique Outdoor Art

Open Weekends, by appointment, or by chance Join us for our Art Fair on Labor Day Sunday

28815 Hwy 243 Mountain Center 9 51 - 6 5 9 - 0 7 9 1

County Park • Day-Use Fee Exciting Children’s Activities & Crafts Discover Idyllwild’s natural history and native culture with a hike through a yellow pine forest Interpretive programs and guided nature walks School ﬁeld trips • Dog friendly (on leash) Unique sites for memorials and special occasions Variety of volunteer opportunities Free admission with Friends membership Visit our museum & browse our nature store 25225 Hwy 243 • 1/2 mile north of Idyllwild Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (951) 659-3850 • www.idyllwildnaturecenter.net

Idyllwild’s SMALLEST gift shop packed full of good stuff ... from subdued and spiritual to sparkly and sassy .... and, of course, just plain silly! We’ve got scarves and wraps, candles, jewelry and quite a few other surprises.

p. 760.904.4647 ~ www.chotchkes.co Oakwood Village Shop #6 Oakwood Village ~ Off the beaten path ~ Worth the hunt Only 163 steps from the center of town ... just head toward the Big Rock! We’re on the right. Check out these other Oakwood Village businesses.

The Vintage Shoppe • Oh, My Dog! Gallery The Hub • Irwin Design • Spirit Horse Gallery 54425 N. Circle Drive The Idyllwild Guide, Summer/Fall 2012

HIKING Day Hikes *

Paciﬁc Crest National Scenic Trail • One-way distance = 38 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,000 • Highway 74, 1 mile east of Highway 371 to Fuller Ridge Trail at Black Mountain Road

S FS

Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail • One-way distance = 2.6 miles Humber Park to Tahquitz View Drive E

Where to Get Permits • U.S. Forest Service

54270 Pine Crest Ave. (at Highway 243), Idyllwild (909) 382-2921 (voice) (951) 659-5748 (TTY)

Fuller Ridge Trail • One-way distance = 7.5 miles; Elevation gain

• Mt. San Jacinto State Park 25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild (951) 659-2607

Seven Pines Trail • One-way distance = 4 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 2,600 • Dark Canyon Road off Highway 243 to Deer Springs

* There are no fees for permits. Permits cover up to 12 people in a group. A day-hike permit is not needed if you already have an overnight permit.

in feet = 3,000 • Black Mountain Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak S FS OR SP

M FS OR SP Marion Mountain Trail • One-way distance = 5.9 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 4,400 • Fern Basin Road off Highway 243 to San Jacinto Peak S FS OR SP Devil’s Slide Trail • One-way distance = 2.5 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 1,700 • Humber Park to Saddle Junction

M FS

Moderate S Strenuous E Easy Hike Hike M Hike State Park Forest Service FS Permit Required SP Permit Required Leashed Dogs OK

Deer Springs Trail • One-way distance = 3.3 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 1,700 • Highway 243, 1 mile north of Idyllwild to Suicide Rock

M SP

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway • One-way distance = 1.7 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 700 • Tramway

Terminal to Round Valley

E SP

Spider Peak Trail • One-way distance = 5 miles; Elevation gain in feet = 2,800 • Apple Canyon Road off Highway 74 to Apache Peak

OUTDOORS

ISIS

THEATRE COMPANY

Bringing Quality Theatre to Idyllwild

951-692-9553 • isistheatrecompany.com

Artspresso Gallery Divine Scents 54380 N. Circle Dr. Idyllwild, CA 92549 951-659-6162

Gerry High Art Gallery

68713 Perez Road B -16 Cathedral City, CA 92234 760-408-8407 divinescents@hotmail.com ghighart.com

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Adventure Pass An Adventure Pass may be required in order to park vehicles on some Forest Service lands. A day pass costs $5, a yearly costs $30 and a second-vehicle pass costs $5. Holders of an Interagency Senior Pass, Lifetime Access Pass or Interagency Access Pass, do not need an Adventure Pass. Businesses that sell the Adventure Pass in or near the San Jacinto Ranger District are: Idyllwild Chevron, Idyllwild Ranger Station, Idyllwild Shell, Lake Hemet Market and Pine Cove Market. For more information on areas that require a pass, or on other vendors in your area, call the U.S. Forest Service at (909) 3822922.

CAMPING U.S. Forest Service Campgrounds

Mt. San Jacinto State Park

BLACK MTN. GROUP (17 mi)

Map Courtesy BOULDER BASIN RESERVATIONS: 1.877.444.6777; RESERVATIONS: 1.800.444.7275; U.S. Forest Campground (14 mi) www.recreation.gov www.reserveamerica.com Station LAKE FULMOR Black Mountain Group Campground Idyllwild Campground (10 mi) DARK CANYON Black Mountain Road, 15 miles north of Mt. San Jacinto State Park, Highway 243, Idyllwild Campground Idyllwild 243 (8-1/2 mi) MARION MTN. Stone Creek Campground Campground Boulder Basin Campground Stone Creek Road, 6 miles north of Idyllwild FULLER MILL (8 mi) Black Mountain Road, 15 miles north of CREEK (7-1/2 mi) FERN BASIN Campground Idyllwild Dark Canyon Road, 6 miles north of Idyllwild

Fern Basin Campground

Fern Basin Road, 6.5 miles north of Idyllwild

Marion Mountain Campground

Fern Basin Road, 7 miles north of Idyllwild

Pinyon Flat Campground

Highway 74, east of Highway 371

Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground Highway 74, east of Highway 371

Santa Rosa Springs Campground

Santa Rosa Truck Trail, off Highway 74 near Pinyon

Tool Box Springs Campground

Thomas Mountain Road off Highway 75 in Garner Valley

Riverside County Parks

(7-1/2 mi)

RESERVATIONS: 1.800.234.7275; riversidecountyparks.org/reservations

Idyllwild County Park

County Park Road, Idyllwild

Hurkey Creek Park

Highway 74, 4 miles southeast of Idyllwild

McCall Memorial Park

PINE COVE

MT. SAN JACINTO STATE

McCall Park Road, off Highway 74 PARK HQ. Campground near Mountain Center

Private Camps

IDYLLWILD COUNTY PARK (1/4 mi)

Lake Hemet Campground

Off Highway 74 in Garner Valley

RESERVATIONS: 951.659.2680

Thousand Trails Idyllwild Tent/RV Resort

3-4 miles north of Idyllwild in Pine Cove

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MTN. BIKING With approximately 200 miles of dirt roads and more than 40 miles of trails open to bicyclists, the San Jacinto Mountains around Idyllwild offer a number of experiences for mountain bikers of all levels. For that reason, the local mountain trails have become extremely popular among riders looking for challenging routes and breathtaking scenery. Local trails provide mountain bikers with a diverse selection of roads from which to choose. The Forest Service has mountain biking regulations in the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains to ensure the safety of riders and the protection of natural resources. Bicycles may be ridden on established roads and trails within the mountains; however, bikes are not allowed within the San Jacinto or Santa Rosa wilderness areas or along the Paciﬁc Crest Trail. If parking a vehicle on Forest Service land in the areas of Thomas Mountain and Black Mountain, Lake Hemet and Humber Park, visitors must display an Adventure or Recreation Pass in their vehicle. A mountain biker wiggles through a tight spot. Call the Idyllwild Ranger Station at (909) 382-2922 Courtesy: Brendan Collier for more details. mountain bikers: Keep your eyes and ears open for The pass is available in two forms: a daily pass for $5 equestrians and hikers on trails and vehicles on roads; and a $30 annual pass good for one year from the month helmets are highly recommended; control your speed; avoid of purchase. Passes are available at the Forest Service ofﬁce riding after dark; and, carry a map (available at the Forest and several vendors around town (see page 32 for listing). Service). The Forest Service also offers these safety tips for

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MTN. BIKING • Coyote Run: Beginning at the north end of Hurkey Creek County Park and ending at the waterfalls on Hurkey Creek, this easy and scenic ride is about two miles on a dirt road closed to vehicles. Parking is available at the day-use area within the Hurkey Creek Campground or outside the park. • Fobes Ranch Road and Spurs: This trail is located three miles south of Lake Hemet on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. The roads are easy to moderate and offer more than two miles of mountain bike riding. • May Valley Trail System: These challenging trails are located between Hurkey Creek A mountain biker on Thomas County Park and Idyllwild. Mountain. Courtesy: Brendan Collier This unique trail system offers technical singletrack and fantastic views of Garner Valley, Thomas Mountain and Hemet below. Access these trails from May Valley road or Hurkey Creek (day use fees apply). • The Hub Trail System: This winding trail system incorporates great views of Alvin Meadow and the Grotto. Trails climb from behind Idyllwild Arts up toward Pine Cove. Moderate to challenging. • Thomas Mountain and Ramona Trail: This challenging 17-mile

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loop is considered one of the best rides in the area. It begins one mile south of Lake Hemet on Highway 74, six miles east of the junction with Highway 371. The dirt road ascends from an elevation of 4,500 feet to more than 8,700 feet in 13 miles to Thomas Mountain Peak, offering far-reaching views of Anza and San Diego below. • 24-hour Loop: Starting and ending at Hurkey Creek County Park, this challenging ride starts with a tough climb up to Keen Summit, traverses through Johnson Meadow and features a fast and ﬂowy descent through chaparral to complete the 11-mile loop. Hurkey Creek day use fees apply • Other Trails: Pinyon Loop, South Ridge Trail and Webster Trail. Brendan Collier updated this report.

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FISHING LAKE HEMET

Lake Hemet, the largest lake in the San Jacinto Mountains, is a fisherman’s paradise, stocked throughout most of the year with rainbow trout by the State Department of Fish and Game. Natural channel catfish, big-mouth bass and bluegill also provide good sport fishing. Located at an elevation of 4,340 feet, the lake is 1-1/2 miles long, 1/2 mile wide and 135 feet deep when full. The lake is about 4 miles east of Mountain Center on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. It is owned and operated by the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District. Two public recreation areas are on the lake’s shores. The U.S. Forest Service maintains a picnic area for day use only along the north shore. The entrance is west of Lake Hemet Market, on Highway 74.You do need an Adventure or Recreation Pass to park in the Forest Service area. See the section, “Adventure Pass,” on page 30 in this magazine for more information. The water district also owns and operates the Lake Hemet Campground. It has been open to the public on a fee basis for more than 30 years along the north shore, toward the eastern end of the lake. The campground also encourages family recreation, with a water playground, camping, picnic areas, boating and kayaking along with fishing. No swimming or water skiing is allowed because they conflict with fishing. Lake Hemet offers scenic mountain views and quiet lakeside moments to many visitors to the Hill area. Contact the campground personnel at (951) 659-2680 for more information.

STRAWBERRY CREEK

Lake Fulmor in fog. PHOTO BY ELLEN FEELEY

LAKE FULMOR

About 10 miles north of Idyllwild on Highway 243, Lake Fulmor is stocked with trout by the Department of Fish and Game from spring through summer. The 2-acre serene lake on Forest Service property offers good trout ﬁshing during spring, summer and fall months. Occasionally, the lake freezes over in winter. Lake Fulmor is on National Forest land. The lake provides day use activities for the public. Fishing and picnic areas with grills, an encompassing trail that crosses a bridge, and beautiful surroundings make this an enjoyable spot for locals and tourists. A parking area is across the highway from the lake so use caution when crossing to and from the lake. You do need an Adventure or Recreation Pass to park.

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Strawberry Creek is the only stream where fishing is allowed in the San Jacinto Mountains. California Department of Fish and Game no longer stocks fish in Fuller Mill, North Fork and Dark Canyon creeks because the streams are suitable habitat for a protected species, the mountain yellow-legged frog. The fish-planting program is financed through fishing licenses and stamp sales. Licenses are required for anglers age 16 and over and there is a daily bag limit of five trout during the year-round season. One-year licenses are available to California residents at Village Hardware and Lake Hemet Market. Visit www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/ for 2012 license rates and free fishing days throughout California. Equipment and bait can be purchased at Lake Hemet Market, Pine Cove Market,Village Hardware and Village Market. Fairway Market and Forest Lumber also stock some supplies.

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Thousand Trails’ seasonal ﬁshing pond is stocked with trout and catﬁsh. Fishing permits are only $10 and free for 6-years-old and under with an adult permit. Equipment and bait can be purchased at the store. Fish cleaning station located at the pond. Picnic tables and barbecues available. Call 6594097 for more information. Adventure or Recreation Pass required to park on public land if not camping. Day use fees apply at Lake Hemet and Thousand Trails.

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Idyllwild Arts & Entertainment Calendar WEDNESDAY MAY 2 Jazz Night, 5:30-8 p.m. Creek House.

SATURDAY MAY 12 5th Annual Anza Earth Day, 10 a.m. Minor park, Anza. Sandii Castleberry with Anne & Barnaby Finch, 6 p.m. Creek House.

THURSDAY MAY 3 Sandii Castleberry, 5:30-8 p.m. Creek House. Tequila Night 4-course Pairing Dinner, 6 p.m. Creek House.

SUNDAY MAY 13 Swift Pony, 5:30 p.m. Creek House.

FRIDAY MAY 4 Skeleton Crew, 6-9 p.m. Creek House.

THURSDAY MAY 17 HOJO, 5:30 p.m. Creek House.

SATURDAY MAY 5 Abacus, 6-9 p.m. Creek House.

The Lilac Tea Walk & Art Show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Alpenglow Lilac Gardens. THURSDAY MAY 24 Tom McNeary, 5:30 p.m. Creek House. FRIDAY MAY 25 Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day. See Town Crier for locationsand times. Idyllwild’s Art and Treasures Weekend, 9 a.m.1 p.m. Various locations. Don Reed & Tom McNeary, 6 p.m. Creek House. SATURDAY MAY 26 Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day. See Town Crier for locationsand times. Annual Wildﬂower Show & Art Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

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FRIDAY MAY 18 Sandii Castleberry with Anne & Barnaby Finch, 6 p.m. Creek House.

SUNDAY MAY 6 Willy B., 5:30 p.m. Creek House.

THURSDAY MAY 10 Tom McNeary, 5:30 p.m. Creek House.

SATURDAY MAY 19 23rd Annual Idyllwild Earth Fair, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Town Hall. The Lilac Tea Walk & Art Show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Alpenglow Lilac Gardens. Don Reed & Joey Latimer, 6 p.m. Creek House.

FRIDAY MAY 11 Don & Dennis Reed, 6 p.m. Creek House.

SUNDAY MAY 20 3 Skins, 8 a.m. Creek House.

WEDNESDAY MAY 9 Celtic Night Open Music Session, 5:30 p.m. Creek House.

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A favorite local tradition is the Idyllwild Rotary’s Apfel Pfannkuchen Breakfast on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, May 27. PHOTO BY GRACE REED

Calendar ARF Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ARF Yard. Idyllwild’s Art and Treasures Weekend, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Various locations. Friends of the Idyllwild Library Memorial Day Weekend Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Idyllwild Library. Sandii Castleberry, 6 p.m. Creek House.

Annual Rotary Club Apfel Pfannkuchen Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. Town Hall. Annual Wildﬂower Show & Art Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center. ARF Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ARF Yard. Idyllwild’s Art and Treasures Weekend, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Various locations. Friends of the Idyllwild Library Memorial Day Weekend Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Idyllwild Library. Abacus, 6 p.m. Creek House.

SUNDAY MAY 27 All day Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day. See Town Crier for locations and times.

MONDAY MAY 28 Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day. See Town Crier for locations and times.

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Annual Wildﬂower Show & Art Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Plein Air Festival Panel Discussion, 7-9 p.m. Quiet Creek Inn.

WEDNESDAY MAY 30 Moon Night Pairing Dinner, 6 p.m. Creek House, 54905 North Circle Dr.

SATURDAY JUNE 9 Plein Air Festival Paintings in Progress, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Various locations.

THURSDAY MAY 31 Wayne Cameron, 5:30 p.m. Creek House. Wii games for all ages, 7 p.m. Town Hall.

SUNDAY JUNE 10 Plein Air Festival Exhibition & Reception, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Quiet Creek Inn.

FRIDAY JUNE 1 Don Reed & Friends, 6 p.m. Creek House. SATURDAY JUNE 2 Idyllwild 5K & 10K Run & Fitness Walk, 7 a.m. Center of town. WEDNESDAY JUNE 6 Jazz Night, 5:30-8 p.m. Creek House. THURSDAY JUNE 7 Sandii Castleberry, 6 p.m. Creek House. Wii games for all ages, 7 p.m. Town Hall. FRIDAY JUNE 8 Skeleton Crew, 6 p.m. Creek House.

THURSDAY JUNE 14 Change Required Band at Folk Night, 6-9 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant. Lenny Hansell, 6 p.m. Creek House. SATURDAY JUNE 16 Don Reed & Friends, 6 p.m. Creek House. THURSDAY JUNE 21 HOJO, 6 p.m. Creek House. FRIDAY JUNE 22 Don Reed & Friends, 6 p.m. Creek House. SATURDAY JUNE 23 HOJO & Friends, 6 p.m. Creek House.

SUNDAY JUNE 24 Metals Week Lectures: Hall, McCarthy, Jemmott, Connor, Warg, Webb, 7 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts. MONDAY JUNE 25 Hot Clay Lecture: Jeff Oestreich, 7 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts. Parks Exhibition Opening Reception: Hot Clay, Metals Week, Faculty,8:30 p.m. Idyllwild Arts.

TUESDAY JUNE 26 Artist Lectures: Brian Cohen, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Ray Roberts, 7 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts. WEDNESDAY JUNE 27 Hot Clay Lecture: Posey Bacopoulos, 7 p.m. Krone Library, IdyllwildArts. THURSDAY JUNE 28 Metals Week Student Show, 4 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts. Hot Clay Lecture: Linda Ganstrom, 7 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts. FRIDAY JUNE 29 Hotﬂash, 6 p.m. Creek House. SATURDAY JUNE 30 Abacus, 6 p.m. Creek House.

TUESDAY JULY 3 Artist Lectures: Lisa Adams, Gerald Clarke, Amber George, 7 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY JULY 8 Mountain Community Patrol Pancake Brakfast, Mountain Community Patrol Fundraiser, 8 a.m.-noon.Town Hall, 25925 WEDNESDAY JULY 4 Cedar St. Idyllwild Independence Day Native Arts Week Trunk Show: Parade, 10 a.m. North Circle Dr. Mata Ortiz Pottery, Oaxacan Jazz Night, 5:30-8 p.m. Creek Carving & Weaving, 1 p.m. House. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Hot Clay Lecture: Silvie Granatelli, 7 Arts. p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts. Native Arts Week Panel: Bean, Drake, Elliott, McCarthy, THURSDAY JULY 5 Sisquoc, Considering the Life Native American Pottery Firing: & Legacy of Katherine Siva Tony Soares, Cahuilla Style, Saubel, 6:30 p.m. Krone Library, 8 a.m. Kennedy Kiln Center, Idyllwild Arts. Idyllwild Arts. Sandii Castleberry, 6 p.m. Creek SEE EVENTS, NEXT PAGE House.

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MONDAY JULY 2 Children’s Summer Reading Program: “Dream Big ... Read!” 10:30 a.m. Idyllwild Library deck. Native Artist Demonstration: Roy Talahaftewa, Hopi Metalsmith, 7p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

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Idyllwild Arts Summer Program oﬀers a variety of lectures, exhibitions and performances that are open to the public. Shown here is a Metals Week exhibition. FILE PHOTO

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MONDAY JULY 9 Children’s Summer Reading Program: “Dream Big ... Read!” 10:30 a.m. Idyllwild Library deck. Native Arts Week Lecture: Guest Artists, 7 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts. Faculty Jazz Combo Concert, 8 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. Parks Exhibition Center opening reception, 8 p.m. Idyllwild Arts.

FRIDAY JULY 13 HOJO & Friends, 6 p.m. Creek House. Native Arts Week Performance: Cahuilla Birdsingers, Special Guest, 7p.m. Idyllwild Arts. SATURDAY JULY 14 Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.,Various locations. Native American Pottery Firings: Mark Tahbo, Hopi Tewa, Jorge Quintana, Mata Orti, 8 a.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard, Idyllwild Arts. Student Jazz Concert, 1 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour Reception, 6-8 p.m.,Quiet Creek Gallery. Hotﬂash, 6 p.m. Creek House.

TUESDAY JULY 10 Native Arts Week Lecture: Hank Louis, Building with Empathy: SUNDAY JULY 15 Homes on the Navajo Reservation plus, Native Food Artist Members’ Show & Gallery Working Artist Tour Exhibition, Tastings, noon. Krone Library, 8 a.m.-1p.m. Quiet Creek IdyllwildArts. Gallery. Artist Lectures: Margaret Scanlan, Marie Thibeault, Greg Kennedy, HOJO, 6 p.m. Creek House. DavidDelgado, 7 p.m. Krone MONDAY JULY 16 Library, Idyllwild Arts. Children’s Summer Reading Program: “Dream Big ... Read!” WEDNESDAY JULY 11 10:30 a.m. Idyllwild Library deck. Native Arts Week Lecture: Dr. Artist Lecture: Dan Archer, Ron John MolinaTraditional Indian Pokrasso, Nicholas Simmons, Medicine, plus Native Food 7 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Tastings, noon. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts. Idyllwild Arts. Parks Exhibition Center opening THURSDAY JULY 12 reception, 8 p.m. Idyllwild Arts. Native Arts Week Lecture: Ken Vocal Music Recital, 8 p.m. Marchionno, Sandy Frank, Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild 300 Miles, Two Weeks with Arts. Lakota Teens on the Oomaka Faculty Jazz Combo Concert, 8:30 Tokatakiya, plus Native Food p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. Tastings, noon. Krone Library, TUESDAY JULY 17 Idyllwild Arts. Poetry Reading: Gabrielle Lenny Hansell, 6 p.m. Creek Calvovoressi, Mathew House. Dickman, Claudia Rankine, Ed Native Arts Week Film Night, 7 Skoog, 7 p.m. Krone Library, p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Idyllwild Arts. Arts.

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THURSDAY JULY 19 Poetry Reading: Adult Students, 7 p.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

Youth Fiction Reading, 10 a.m. Todd Quad, Idyllwild Arts. Youth Jazz Concert, 10 a.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. FRIDAY JULY 20 Children’s Center Culminations: Lemon Lily Festival: A Taste of Dance Workshop, 10:30 a.m. Idyllwild, 5-8 p.m. Idyllwild Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts. Nature Center. Children’s Center Culminations: Skeleton Crew, 6 p.m. Creek House. Puppetry, 11 a.m. Children’s Youth Song and Dance Center, Idyllwild Arts. Performance, 8 p.m. IAF Children’s Center Culminations: Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. Theatre Adventures, 11:30 a.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild SATURDAY JULY 21 Arts. Lemon Lily Festival & A Little Youth Jazz Concert, 1 p.m. IAF Bluegrass Music, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. Idyllwild Nature Center (festival) Youth Piano Recital, 1 p.m. and center of town (concert). Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Children’s Center Culminations: Arts. Filmmaking, 10 a.m. Children’s A Little Bluegrass Music Free Center, Idyllwild Arts. Concert: Silverado, 4-8 p.m. Youth Art Exhibit, 10 a.m. Parks Center of town. Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Don Reed & Friends, 6 p.m. Youth Computer Animation, 10 Creek House. a.m. Krone Library, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY JULY 22 Lemon Lily Festival & A Little Bluegrass Music, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Idyllwild Nature Center.

Theatre Performance, 8 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY JULY 23 Children’s Summer Reading Program: “Dream Big ... Read!” 10:30 a.m. Idyllwild Library deck. TUESDAY JULY 24 Parks Exhibition Center opening reception, 7 p.m. Idyllwild Arts. FRIDAY JULY 27 Music Faculty Recital, 8 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY JULY 28 Children’s Center Culmination: Drawing & Sculpture, 9 a.m. Children’s Center, Idyllwild Arts. Youth Film Screening, 10 a.m. Ryan Soundstage, Idyllwild Arts. High School Wind Ensemble, 1 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. High School Symphony Orchestra, 3:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. Abacus, 6 p.m. Creek House. SEE A&E, NEXT PAGE

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SATURDAY AUGUST 4 Don Reed & Friends, 6 p.m. Creek House.

Theatre Performance, 8 p.m. Junior Players Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

MONDAY AUGUST 6 Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series, Pre-Concert Talk, 7:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. Concert I, 8 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY JULY 29 Symphonic Band, 1 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. MONDAY JULY 30 Children’s Summer Reading Program: “Dream Big ... Read!” 10:30 a.m Idyllwild Library deck. Student Recital: Instrumental Music, 8 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. TUESDAY JULY 31 Student Recital: Instrumental Music, 8 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1 Jazz Night, 5:30-8 p.m. Creek House. THURSDAY AUGUST 2 Sandii Castleberry, 6 p.m. Creek House. Student Recital: Instrumental Music, 8 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. FRIDAY AUGUST 3 Skeleton Crew, 6 p.m. Creek House. Young Harpists Recital, 7 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

HS Festival Choir, 1 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra, 4:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

THURSDAY AUGUST 9 Lenny Hansell, 6 p.m. Creek House. FRIDAY AUGUST 10 1:30pm Adult Chamber Music Workshop Masterclass, 1:30 p.m. Stephens RecitalHall, Idyllwild Arts. HOJO & Friends, 6 p.m. Creek House. Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series Pre-Concert Talk, 7:30 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. Concert II, 8 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

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TUESDAY AUGUST 7 Parks Exhibition Center Opening, 7 p.m. Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY AUGUST 11 Student Chamber Music, 10 a.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts.

SUNDAY AUGUST 12 ARF Community Appreciation Luncheon, noon-2 p.m. ARF House.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15 Student Recital: Instrumental and Vocal Recital, 8 p.m. StephensRecital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. THURSDAY AUGUST 16 Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series Pre-Concert Talk, 7:30 p.m.Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. Concert III, 8 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. SATURDAY AUGUST 18 Don Reed & Friends, 6 p.m. Creek House.

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FRIDAY AUGUST 24 Hotﬂash, 6 p.m. Creek House.

Opening Faculty Show reception, 6 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts.

SATURDAY AUGUST 25 19th Annual Jazz in the Pines, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Idyllwild Arts campus. Abacus, 6 p.m. Creek House. Marshall Hawkins In-Town Jazz Event, 6 p.m. Center of Town.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 12th Annual Historic Home Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. various locations. Tickets available in the center of town.

SUNDAY AUGUST 26 19th Annual Jazz in the Pines, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Idyllwild Art. FRIDAY AUGUST 31 Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Various locations. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1 Labor Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day. See Town Crier for locations. Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Various locations. Don Reed & Friends, 6 p.m. Creek House. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2 Labor Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day. See Town Crier for locations. Idyllwild’s Art & Treasures Weekend, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Various locations. MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day Weekend Yard Sales, all day. See Town Crier for locations. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5 Jazz Night, 5:30-8 p.m. Creek House. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7 Skeleton Crew, 6 p.m. Creek House. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13 Lenny Hansell, 6 p.m. Creek House. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14 Don Reed & Friends, 6 p.m. Creek House.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21 Don Reed & Friends, 6 p.m. Creek House. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3 Jazz Night, 5:30-8 p.m. Creek House. TUESDAY OCTOBER 9 Aldo and Judith Mancinelli, Duo pianists, 7:30 p.m. Stephens RecitalHall, Idyllwild Arts. SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 Change Required Band, 1 p.m. Courtyard Gallery. Art Walk & Wine Tasting, 2-5 p.m. Art Alliance Member Galleries. Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. SUNDAY OCTOBER 14 Orchestra Concert, 2 p.m. IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts.

Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines Festival:Two full days of Jazz, Blues, Straight-ahead, Zydeco and you name it! Aug. 26 & 27, 2012. FILE PHOTO

FRIDAY OCTOBER 19 Family Weekend Show Opening Reception, 6 p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. Jazz Performance, 6 p.m. IAF Theatre/Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts. SATURDAY OCTOBER 20 ARF Pumpkin Patch, noon-4 p.m. ARF House. Music in the Meadow, 4 p.m. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. SUNDAY OCTOBER 21 Musical Theatre Cabaret, noon. Rush Hall, Idyllwild Arts. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31 Idyllwild Great Pumpkin Carnival & Parade, center of town.

The Hill’s most popular fall event is the Art Alliance of Idyllwild Art Walk & Wine Tasting Event. Enjoy viewing local artists work while tasting some great California wines. FILE PHOTO

– REGULAR WEEKLY HAPPENINGS – TUESDAY Seniors’ Wii Activities, 10-11 a.m. Town Hall. Beginning/ Intermediate Tap, 4 p.m. Town Hall. Jazz Night, 6 p.m. Café Aroma.

Check the Town Crier for Summer Concert information in July & August.

WEDNESDAY Adult Yoga, 9 a.m. Town Hall. Senior Stretch/ Exercise, 10:3011:30 a.m. Town Hall. Ballet & Tap Dancing K-4th grade, 3:30 p.m. Town Hall. Swing Dance, 7-8 p.m. Town Hall. Don “Jac” Jacaruso, 6-8 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro.

THURSDAY Mixed Level Yoga, 4-5 p.m. Quiet Creek Inn Barn Loft. Children’s Yoga, 4:15 p.m. Town Hall. Change Required Band at Folk Night, 6-9 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant. Wii games for all ages, 7 p.m. Town Hall.

FRIDAY Adult Yoga, 9 a.m. Town Hall. Live music, 5:30 p.m. Arriba Mexican Restaurant. Live Music, 6 p.m. Mile High Cafe. Live Music by Jimmy Street, 6 p.m. Goodtimes Pub & Grill. Change Required Band – Dancing Music, 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant.

SATURDAY Mixed Level Yoga, 9-10 a.m. Quiet Creek Inn Barn Loft. “Climbing Tahquitz Rock” Historical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. IAHS Museum. Karaoke with Kathy, 7 p.m. Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar.

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MONDAY Children’s Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Idyllwild Library. Introduction to Theatre Arts, 3:30 p.m. Town Hall. Mixed Level Yoga, 4-5 p.m. Quiet Creek Inn Barn Loft.

EVERY SUNDAY Ernesto Alé, 9 a.m., Café Aroma.

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Church Services Chapel in the Pines Christian Fellowship Interdenominational; Idyllwild Pines Meadow Camp Chapel, Highway 243. Pastor Wally Boer, 659-0097 or 659-2038. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Weekly Studies. Christian Science Church 25970 Cedar Street at River Drive, 659-2511. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Meeting, 7 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 53830 Tollgate Road, 659-5119. Community Presbyterian Church 54400 N. Circle Dr., Rev. Richard Olson, 659-2935. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Men’s Breakfast, Wednesday, 6:15 a.m. Idyllwild Bible Church 25860 Hwy. 243, Pastor Tim Westcott, 659-4775. Sunday Worship & Nursery Care, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship, Nursery Care & Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Mid-week Bible Studies & Youth Groups. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 54560 Pine Crest Ave., 659-4368. Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Church 54525 North Circle Dr., Father Charles E. Miller. Mass: Tues.-Fri. 8:30 am; Sat. 4 pm; Sun. 8 am & 10 am St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church 25525 Tahquitz Dr., Fern Valley, Rev. Gordon Sheible 659-4471. Sunday Service & Sunday School, 10 a.m. Shiloh Christian Ministries 54968 Upper Pine Crest Ave., Pastor Kristeen Bandelin, 6592416. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Spiritual Living Center - Idyllwild Religious Science 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (The Courtyard Building), Dr. Rev. Betty Jandl, 659-3464. Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Teen Group, 10-11:30 a.m. Sunday. Yokoji Zen Mountain Center 58900 Apple Canyon Rd., Mountain Center, 659-5272 or 659-3275. Charles Tenshin Fletcher, Roshi. Sunday Program, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., silent meditation, Buddhist service, lecture & lunch.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 28 In desperation, Wood reorganized and, in 1928, staged another grand opening as the “new” Mount San Jacinto Golf Club. But by 1930 it sank into foreclosure and was sold to a military academy as a summer camp. Only the clubhouse survived, today serving as the dining hall at Astrocamp. Meanwhile, Emerson was riding high, earning a widespread reputation for “the Mile-High Golf Course,” and employing a club pro to run tournaments attracting the state’s best talent. Following through with his expansion plan, in 1929 he bought the rest of the lower valley (today’s Idyllwild Arts Academy campus). Alas for him, the Wall Street crash was only months away, and his financing was stretched to the breaking point. Although the golf program continued to thrive throughout the 1930s, the Great Depression undermined the Inn and real estate operations, leaving Emerson bankrupt by 1938. World War II’s travel restrictions were the death knell for golf in Idyllwild. The country club lay unused until postwar developer Jerry Johnson bought it up, then sold it to Palm Springs developers for subdivision. Aside from a popular miniature golf course in the recreation complex that grew up around the Idyllwild Plunge during the 1950s, golfing here had become only a memory. Brief hope for a revival rose in 1960 with announced plans for the Tahquitz Lake Golf Club, a resort community near Foster Lake on Dutch Flat, between Idyllwild and Pine Cove. The course opened in late 1961, but the idea of full-scale development met stiff local opposition. The club folded by the mid-1960s, and that was the last hurrah for golfing in Idyllwild.

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Festivals CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Heading into its fourth year is the Idyllwild Independent Festival of Cinema. The 2012 festival was called the best yet, with better films and variety. Most films are shown at Idyllwild’s historic Rustic Theatre. This festival takes place in January. For specific dates, visit idyllwildfestivalof cinema.com. The current film festival is not the first to make a mark on the Hill. An International Film Festival took place (with some gaps) in the fall from 1983 until 1999. Idyllwild Arts hosts a Chamber Music Festival since 2001 at the campus. The festival features lectures and concerts and is free to the public. This year’s event starts on Aug. 6. The academy also hosts a Native American Arts Festival, which started in 2007. It features lectures, exhibits, classes and performances. This weeklong event starts July 2. For more information, visit idyllwildarts. org. Other memorable traditions that are still celebrated are centered around holidays, such as the Rotary-sponsored Fourth of July Parade, which started in the early 1950s as a festival called Idle Days. In 1965 The Idyllwild Bluegrass Invitational of 1974 drew capacity crowds to the parade was incorporated, which ended with a picnic at Town Hall. Town Hall. Due to great success and popularity in only its third year, the Other years included a town festival and live music. The parade route event became twice a year and was moved to Idyllwild County Park. is the same now (starting at Fern Valley Corners), but it ends now in the TOWN CRIER FILE center of town. This year’s parade happens Wednesday, July 4. Thanksgiving weekend features the Rotary-sponsored Harvest • Edinburgh Theatre Festival featuring films, music, drama and opera Festival at Town Hall. The Harvest Festival features arts and crafts for (1971) sale. Since it started in 1968, it hasn’t changed its location or mission. • Renaissance weekend at ISOMATA (1971-1981) The Harvest Festival starts on the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, • Arts and Crafts Faire at Pinecraft Center (1973-1974) this year, and runs through Saturday, Nov. 24. Another local tradition, the • Arts & Crafts Jamboree (1978-1979) Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, takes place on Saturday, Nov. 24 in • Rotary Spring Festival (1981-1983) the center of town. • Ecology Fair (1984) One of Idyllwild’s most historic and long-running festivals was the • Harvest Moon Food Festival (1985-1993) Bear Flag Festival, which started in 1956 and featured a live bear doing • Ceramics Festival at ISOMATA (1986) tricks, and (until 1967) the feast of a barbecued bear. A Town Crier 1957 • Oktoberfest at American Legion (1986-1987) article gives this description: “A 650-lb. dead bear, which was exhibited • Fine Arts Festival (1988) widely around town in hope of thawing it in time for barbecuing, will be • Mountain Acoustics Festival (1990-1991) served up at a genuine pit barbecue Sunday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for $2 • Idyllwild Art Guild Festival (1990) per plate at the Idyllwild Inn. • Idyllwild Timberfest (1990-1999) “The live bear, Lulu-Belle, will disport her repertoire of tricks both days • Garden Club Flower Faire (1991-1992) in the village and at Fern Valley. There will be games and other activities • Fishing Festival at Lake Fulmor (1992-1997) for kids. … Booths will serve pop and candy, and bear burgers for the • USFS Forest Fair (1996) kids and the Hemet Scout Troop 43 will present authentic Indian dances.” • Strawberry Valley Festival (1997-2002) The Chamber dropped sponsorship of the Bear Flag Festival in 1964, • Cowboy Jubilee (1997-1998) but the festival continued. In 1969 the festival came under scrutiny for • Potato Festival (1998) costing more money than it brought in and not representing Idyllwild. • Kids Music Festival (2001) By 1978, interest had dwindled and the festival was not repeated. • Edible Arts Tour (2003) An attempt was made to resurrect the Bear Flag Festival in 1979, but • Town Festival following Fourth of July Parade (2005) that fell through and Idyllwild lost the state’s approval to hold the event. • Idyllwild Western Festival (2007) In 1973 a new kind of festival, reflecting the zeitgeist of the 1970s, • Tahquitz Pines Harvest Festival (2007) came to town. The Bluegrass Invitational, sponsored by the local Music • Incredible Audible Art Tour (2009) Merchant retailer, took place at Town Hall in May and hosted about 450 attendees. By its third year, there were 1,500 to 2,000 people in Did we miss a festival? Email idyllwildtowncrier@towncrier.com. attendance, 42 individual performers and 16 groups. The May festival was such a success, in fact, a second event was added in September 1975, but was moved to a larger venue: Idyllwild County Park. Now Idyllwild had two Bluegrass Invitational events a year IDYLLWILD 12TH ANNUAL and the local Jaycees club offered to sponsor the event. It continued to be a success through 1978. HISTORIC HOME TOUR In 1979, the May Invitational was dropped with the Jaycee’s decision to only sponsor one concert weekend. Momentum was lost for several Five distinctive homes years, until the Chamber of Commerce resurrected the idea with a Saturday, September 15, 2012 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bluegrass Festival in July of 1981. That festival continued spontaneously Ticket price $20 through 1994. Other festivals and fairs that took place in Idyllwild over the years Refreshments served at the Museum include: Call 951-317-4613 for information • Folk Dance Festival at ISOMATA (now Idyllwild Arts) in (1952-1974) Sponsored by the • Shakespearian Festival at ISOMATA (1953-1954) • Gay Alpine Festival (1962) Idyllwild Area Historical Society • The Rotary Novelty Fair (1964) www.idyllwildhistory.org • Idyllwild Festival of Art (1966) The Idyllwild Guide, Summer/Fall 2012

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