Logging in our area was just starting to trail off when Hollywood discovered Idyllwild. Having the proximity to Hollywood, and the look of the wild west, The budding filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille in his directorial debut filmed parts of the very first feature length silent film “Squaw Man” (1913) in Idyllwild. More than 100 films followed and Idyllwild became a popular location for movie makers to depict mountain locals such as Canada, the Italian dolomites, up-state New York, and anywhere that pine trees were necessary.

Other famous movies and stars spent time filming in Idyllwild such as Kathryn Hepburn in “Spitfire”(1934), Peter Fonda & Nancy Sinatra in “The Wild Angels” (1966) and of course Elvis Presley in “Kid Galahad“(1961). More recently, Idyllwild has been used as a backdrop for independent filmmakers, Hallmark style holiday films, and Streaming series such as “The Old Man” with Jeff Bridges in 2019.

If you missed the presentation about “Hollywood in Idyllwild” done by Historical Society archivist Bob Greenamyer, you have an opportunity to catch it in an encore performance this coming Saturday July 18th at the Idyllwild Nature Center at 11:00 am. Bob presents extensive research into this amazing era in our humble little town. You won’t want to miss it.

Hotel Information
This Weekend + 2 More
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Thursday July 16th
First Summer Concert
Butterfield Amphitheater
“Lisa Lynn & the Broken Hallelujahs”
Country
7:00 pm

Opening Band 6:05 pm
Lily Rock Ramblers

Next Thursday 7/23 Woodie & The Longboards
Beach Boys Tribute

Thursday July 16
Yarn Club
Idyllwild Library
10 am – Noon

Join us for Yarn Club where you can meet other knitters and crocheters!  Bring a project to work on as you share ideas and make new friends!  All levels welcome. 

Thursday July 16th
Fireside Book Club
With Colleen
“On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous”
2:00 pm

Ocean Vuong’s “On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous”, written as a letter from a young Vietnamese American son to his illiterate mother, this novel explores a family’s history of war trauma, race, and identity while charting his own coming-of-age and first love.

Friday July 17th
Family Movie Afternoon
“A Bug’s Life”
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm

Bring the family and see the world from a whole new perspective in this hilarious, heartwarming Pixar adventure about a misfit ant who recruits a clumsy troupe of circus bugs to save his colony!

Friday July 17th
Past Life Regression Soundbath
Idy Hot Yoga
54960 Pine Crest #3
5:30 pm
$44

Friday July 17th
Idyllwild Arts
Instrumental Artist’s Faculty Concert
Lowman Concert Hall
7:00 pm
Free & Open to the Public

The Instrumental Artists Intensive presents two performances featuring its world-class artist faculty with chamber and solo works spanning multiple genres from J.S. Bach to contemporaries like Martin Kennedy. 

Featured Faculty: 
Jeanette Louise Yaryan, piano
Mitsuko Morikawa, piano
Sam Fisher, violin
Antonella Quintana, violin
Brendan Speltz, violin
Sakura Tsai, violin
Kai Potts Smith, viola
Fernando Vela, viola
Javier Iglesias Martin, cello
Joo Lee, cello
Ryan Baird, bass

Saturday July 18th
Raspberry Picking
Garden Club Sponsored
Mountain Center
9 am – 11 am

Raspberries are ready to be picked this Saturday in Mountain Center from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. To get there, make a left turn just before Reps Gym.

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

Saturday July 18th
Comedy Night
Rustic Theatre
$20
7:30 pm

2 Chances to hear Larry.

Monday July 20th
Larry’s Science Talk
“Our Return to the MOON”
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
3:00 pm

I’ll be doing a special talk that’s not really a science talk but a report on the recent successful Artemis Il mission that took 4 astronauts around the Moon and future planned Artemis missions that will be taking us back to the surface of the Moon.

Monday July 20th
Larry’s Science Talk
“Our Return to the MOON”
Idyllwild Trailer Park Clubhouse
25955 Hwy. 243
7:00 pm

Tuesday July 21st
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.

Wednesday, July 22nd
Summer Reading Awards
Magic Show with Christoper T.
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cap off your summer as we crown our SRA Top Readers with a magic show!

Wednesday July 22nd
Faces & Places Reading Group””
“Family of Spies” by Christine Kuehn
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm

This month the Faces and Places Reading Group will be discussing the book “Family of Spies” by Christine Kuehn, a narrative nonfiction memoir. It details the author’s 30-year investigation into her German grandparents and aunt, who operated as an intricate Nazi and Japanese spy ring in Hawaii, directly aiding the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Group will be meeting in the Study Room this month.

Wednesday July 22nd
Idyllwild Arts
Instrumental Artist’s Faculty Concert
Lowman Concert Hall
7:00 pm
Free & Open to the Public

The Instrumental Artists Intensive presents two performances featuring its world-class artist faculty with chamber and solo works spanning multiple genres from J.S. Bach to contemporaries like Martin Kennedy. 

Featured Faculty: 
Jeanette Louise Yaryan, piano
Mitsuko Morikawa, piano
Sam Fisher, violin
Antonella Quintana, violin
Brendan Speltz, violin
Sakura Tsai, violin
Kai Potts Smith, viola
Fernando Vela, viola
Javier Iglesias Martin, cello
Joo Lee, cello
Ryan Baird, bass

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

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
Authors’ Fair
Idyllwild Library
11 am – 3 pm

Saturday July 25th
Grand Housewarming
Casa Querida
New Store in Forest Haven
54425 N. Circle #8
3 pm – 8 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.

Saturday August 15th
Butterfly Daze
Idyllwild Nature Center
10 am – 3 pm

Join us at the Idyllwild Nature Center for a celebration of butterflies, nature, and community! Explore a live butterfly tent featuring monarchs and painted ladies and spend the day discovering all the activities waiting for you.

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
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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.