One of the first industries in Idyllwild was logging. There have been 18 identified sawmills around Idyllwild, as far down as the edge of Garner Valley to Fuller Mill Creek towards Banning. They span in time from 1875 – 1928. With the onslaught of pioneers moving west, the discovery of gold, and the building of the railroads across the United States, timber was in big demand.

In 1871, the government gave the Southern Pacific Railroad almost half of the property that made up the San Jacinto mountains, but gave it to them in every-other-square-mile sections. The railroad sold the logging rights, leased land for grazing, sold to settlers, or held onto it for appreciation. Of course the railroad was the first customer for all that lumber but once the railroad was finished in this area and moved east, lumber was needed to build cities, towns, and boxes for the budding citrus industry of California.

In 1897, president Grover Cleveland designated the San Jacinto Forest Preserve protecting the forest from further logging on government owned land. But logging continued on private land until 1928 when the last sawmill closed down. Because the sawmills moved often, and due to the steepness of the terrain, not all the old growth was cut down. There are still trees that are 300 – 600 years old, although many of the trees close into town are only 100 – 125 years old. In early 1900’s, using logging roads, tourists started coming up the mountain to enjoy the cool mountain air. In time, logging disappeared completely and was replaced by the main industry we have today…tourism!

Hotel Information
This Weekend + 2 More
www.IdyLodging.com

Thursday July 9th
First Summer Concert
Butterfield Amphitheater
“The Tokens” (Lion Sleeps tonight)
7:00 pm

Opening Band 6:05 pm
Sandii Castleberry & Lily McCabe Barksdale

Original band members Phil & Mitch Margo are no longer with us, but their legacy will live forever.

Next Thursday 7/16 Lisa Lynn & The Broken Hallelujahs

Friday July 10th
Family Movie Afternoon
“SING”
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm

Bring the family and get ready to rock out with a hilarious, feel-good musical adventure featuring a superstar cast of animal performers chasing their dreams!

Saturday July 11th
Garden Club Class
Building Bat Boxes
Community Garden
Alderwood & North Circle
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Everyone Welcome

Join us today for a class on the miraculous bats that live in Idyllwild. Learn about their benefits and skills. You’ll get to build your own bat box to invite in these helpful friends.

Please RSVP for this class. The donation for this class is $10 and can be paid at the garden on the day of the class. Rain/snow cancels the class.

Saturday July 11th
“Pool Bash”
Tahquitz Pines Retreat
55251 South Circle
12 Noon – 5 pm
$10

Our Annual Pool Bash $10 pass from 12 to 5. Music, Backyard BBQ and Summer drinks. Cool off and Fill up.

Saturday July 11th
Improv Gone Wild
Comedy Night
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm

Sunday July 12th
Pizza & Wine Event
Alpenglow Lounge
54225 N. Circle
Upstairs in The Fort
12 noon – 6 pm

Sunday July 12th
Live Pottery Demonstration
Mountain Pottery
54240 Pine Crest Ave.
1:00 pm
Everyone Welcome

Making Tall: Gaining Height with Your Wheel-Formed Vessels
With Dr. T

Tuesday July 14th
Beginner Mah Jongg Class
Idyllwild Library
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm

Curious about the Mah Jongg craze? Come join us to learn all about it. Tuesdays from 12 – 1 at the Library for the next 6 weeks.

Tuesday October 27th
Line Dancing
Above The Peak Restaurant
Tahquitz Pines
55251 South Circle
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wednesday, July 15th
Summer Reading Adventure
Great Adventures of Littlefeet
With James Da Silva
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join children’s author James Da Silva for a reading of his book, “The Great Adventures of Littlefeet.”  

Wednesday July 15th
New Moon Drum Circle
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Garden of the Month
Month of July – Open to the public.
Idyllwild Garden Club
52810 Oak Glen Dr.
Pine Cove
Home of Vicky & Steve
Garden open sun-up to sun-down.

Don’t miss the stroll around the retaining wall to the back of the house where a lovely custom-designed she shed and greenhouse are tucked away among lovely decks, seating areas and water
features. What’s most remarkable is their use of a fallen,
hallow oak tree in the form of a “stump garden.” Plants
are thriving in these carbon-based “pots” and the native
wildlife has found an organic paradise. What an
innovative, natural way to landscape a hillside to
minimize erosion, retain moisture while ensuring years-
long compost and nutrients for the soil. 

If you know or have an Idyllwild garden that you’d like to be featured, please contact Stephen Sutton at stepheninidy@gmail.com or (562) 254-6721

Home Tour Tickets
Now on Sale
Saturday September 19th

Volunteer Needed…
…to teach classes to seniors.
Email us if you can help.
idyllwildseniorconnections@gmail.com

Friday July 17th
Past Life Regression Soundbath
Idy Hot Yoga
54960 Pine Crest #3
$44

Saturday July 18th
Frank Sinatra Tribute
The Peak
Tahquitz Pines Retreat
55251 S. Circle
6 pm – 9 pm
$10

Fri – Sun July 24 – 26
“Drop the Rock”
Healing Retreat for Men
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
6:30 pm Friday Start
Info: 270-925-7112 Sandy

Saturday July 25th
Author’s Fair
Idyllwild Library
11 am – 3 pm

Saturday July 25th
Cancer Fun-Raiser
Dance Party & “Xanadu” film
Rustic Theatre (Back Lot)
4 pm – 10 pm

The annual event will honor Olivia Newton-John, with Olivia Trivia & prizes at 3:30 pm, and a special screening of the camptastic cult favorite Xanadu from4 – 6 pm. Be sure to dress in your 80’s best for the Costume Contest and enjoy specialty drinks as you dance the night away.

Body & Soul

Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Meditation & Hypnosis in Idyllwild.

Delivery in Idyllwild

Bear Necessities Delivered
Groceries/Restaurant Food/Mail/Pharmacy/Etc.
Call or Text: (951) 512-0800
Available 7 Days a Week
Everyday: 11 am – 8 pm
Deliver to Idyllwild, Pine Cove & Mountain Center.

Public Bathrooms are OPEN!
Next door to the Idyllwild Gardens Nursery – Across the street from the Rustic Theatre.
Open Daily 9am – 5pm

Thank you to Shane & Ashley Stewart for donating the land for these bathrooms and to Stephanie Yost with ICC for her persistence with the County of Riverside to FINALLY get us public bathrooms. Thank you to the County of Riverside and Supervisor Manuel Perez for making this happen. It’s been a LONG time coming! Bathrooms will be locked at night.

Hotel Information
Upcoming Weekends
www.IdyLodging.com

Idyllwild Churches

All events, venues & programs run by
Idyllwild Community Center

Idyllwild TOWN HALL
25925 Cedar St

Chair Exercise Class
FREE
Town Hall

Monday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am – 12:30pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Friday
Yoga for Seniors
Town Hall
10:45 am – 11:45 am

Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Tuesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Wednesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Thursday 10:00am – 11:00am

Mondays
Tai Chi Class
Free!
Town Hall
Mondays:10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fridays: 9:45 am – 10:30 am

Every 3rd Thursday
Chess League
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.

FEEDING AMERICA
First Tuesday of each month.
Volunteers Welcome!

The Visitor Center is now open between the public bathrooms and Idyllwild Gardens on Saturdays & Sundays from 11am – 4 pm.

If you would like to volunteer to talk to visitors, help them find their way and point them in the direction of “A Good Time” please contact me at hello@GoodMorningIdyllwild.com.