SHOP, HIKE, BIKE, REST, BE WELL! 

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Relaxing Things To Do | Made in Idyllwild | Water Medicine | Thrill Seekers | Yoga Massage & Wellness | Energy, Intuition, Meditation | Hiking | Special Event Resources | Coffee, Food & Libations

 This is a list of our favorite shops, hikes, wellness activities, and things to do around Idyllwild.

RELAXING THINGS TO DO

• BOOK A ONE-OF-A-KIND TOUR with our friend Steven at "Idyllwild Experience"! We usually hate tours - but Steven's are really small groups, and he's a wealth of information. We recommend his "historic" tour. 
• BOOK A PRIVATE ENERGY HEALING session and/or psychic reading with Internationally Recognized, Sonya Lee. She will come to your local accommodations to heal and infuse relaxing energy!
• Check out LIVE MUSIC at some of our favorite spots: Ferro, Middle Ridge Winery, Cafe Aroma, The Rustic Theater or the middle of town at Idyll-A-While Bistro. Idyllwild is a famously musical town! If you're here on a Thursday night, you can also partake in AudioWild Recording Studios for Jam Night (every Thursday evening at 7pm)
• Take a look at our LOCAL EVENTS by visiting GoodMorning Idyllwild (You can also subscribe to the email newsletter too)
• Check out the IDYLLWILD ARTS ACADEMY PERFORMANCE calendar - the students are so talented, and visiting professors often perform. Idyllwild Arts is one of the 2 most elite arts academies in the entire United States, boasting the most talented students from across the globe. Music, Art, Dance, Theater - they do it all! Virtual Performances during Covid, in-person performances will open again post-covid.
• SUNSET AT INSPIRATION POINT (photo above) - bring a blanket or camp chairs and stay well past sunset for stargazing, especially impressive on a New Moon! Put this address in your phone, and it will take you to the end of Double View Dr where the lookout point is: 52838 Double View Dr.
• STARGAZING AT HOME - we have plenty of opportunities for stargazing just outside your door. Outdoor chairs are lightweight and moveable, so you can find the perfect spot for stargazing.
• BIRDWATCHING - the space is equipped with binoculars for your use - what a relaxing pastime!
• Visit the IDYLLWILD NATURE CENTER
• Visit our local FARMER'S MARKET on Sundays at the Idyllwild Town Hall: 25925 Cedar St. 9am-2pm
• WINE TASTING at THE WINE FINCH and/or MIDDLE RIDGE WINERY. Middle Ridge specializes in locally crafted wine + live music, while The Wine Finch specializes in organic, biodynamic wines - don't miss their vinyl nights every other Thursday! Check Instagram for a schedule @thewinefinch
• ICE CREAM: Check out Atomic Cow or Idyllwild Ice Cream (yummm!)
• DESSERTS: You can't miss Mamma Mia Crepes & Desserts or Waffleton
• CATCH A MOVIE at our historic Rustic Theatre. Cozy up in super comfy extra large seats and sip on a selection of beer or wine while you watch! They also have cocktails, Micheladas, Loaded Icees (whaaaaaat?!) and Hard Kombucha. It's a pretty rad place. And dogs are allowed!
• WALK TO Alpaca Coffee & Tea, Shala Tea Company, Black Mountain Coffee and/or Pure Bean Coffee - just a short 10 minute walk.
• WALK TO TOWN: see house manual for instructions from your address
• INSTAGRAMMABLE VISTAS: Inspiration Point, Lake Fulmor, Black Mountain Lookout - this is also a great sunset spot! 

MADE IN IDYLLWILD SHOPPING

• Our friend, JENNIFER SAVINO, just opened a Design Boutique & Gallery - Supporting The Healing Arts, Artisans & Wildlife. 54385 North Circle Drive #106. (Tell her we said hello!)

• Wild+Craft is a local herbal apothecary offering custom tea blends, natural remedies, and handmade goods for earth-connected living and wellness. Find their best sellers at the Wildland shop and Raven Hill Bagels. Visit www.wildandcraft.com and @wildandcraft on Instagram to see all they offer (including free local delivery)!

• VILLAGE LANE - this is a small shopping enclave next to Atomic Cow, Hunkie Dory Records, Douglas Craft and Haven Decor & Gallery. A really fun bunch of shops run by cool people. 
• OAKWOOD VILLAGE: a storybook style enclave of beautiful shops and services, including WILDLAND our very own brick n' mortar shop, nestled in the pines in a historic 1930's A-Frame - specializing in mindful, minimalist offerings for Body, Home, and Being. BLACK MOUNTAIN COFFEE, ART OF WELLNESS (hair, nails, massage, and reflexology) are also located in this quaint shopping village.
• THE COLLECTIVE: Is a new enclave of neat little shops including SpeakEasyBooks, RavenHill Bagels, and Mountain Poppy Flowers
• VINTAGE: Wild Idy Ephemera, AS IS Vintage and our local Idyllwild HELP Center Thrift Store
• ANTIQUES: Fern Valley Emporium, Rustic Sunrise, Stop Light Thrift Shop and for a uniquely Idyll-WILD experience, visit the Funky Bazaar and request the "full tour" from the eclectic owner, you won't be disappointed.
• MOUNTAIN POTTERY: local, handcrafted pottery shop & classes! Not to be missed - a truly lovely experience, run by the loveliest of people.
• IDYLLWILD GARDENS - an absolute EDEN! Outdoor shopping - a lovely plant nursery + home goods, picnic supplies, and decor.
• ART GALLERIES: Artspresso Gallery, The Funky Bazaar, Town Gallery, Golden Pines Gallery (Juliana is super friendly! Don't forget to meet her famous dog, Luna!), Middle Ridge Winery is a great place for wine tasting and enjoying art & jewelry, WylldWood Gallery (up closer to Fern Valley Emporium)

WATER MEDICINE

1. Spend an afternoon lounging at nearby LAKE FULMOR - it's the perfect leisurely hang-out spot for reading, picnicking, and fishing. Approximately 20min drive from town.

2. LAKE HEMET is the perfect destination for more active water sports, kayaking, boat rental, BBQ pits, & fishing. Approximately 20 min drive from town in the opposite direction of Lake Fulmor.

3. HURKEY CREEK is also wonderful water medicine during the seasons the creek is running - call the campground for creek conditions. Closer than Lake Hemet, and lots of fun for the kids - there's also a campground with a playground nearby. 

THRILL SEEKERS

1. ROCK CLIMBING: (Traitor Horn pictured above) did you know Idyllwild is one of the PREMIERE places to rock climb in all of California? 

2. MOUNTAIN BIKING: Idyllwild is also famous for it's gorgeous year-round biking trails. Get more info here, or stop into Nomad Ventures for some in-person tips on the best Idyllwild has to offer. 

3. HIKING: see below for a full section on hikes

YOGA, MASSAGE, WELLNESS

PHAROS ATHLETIC CLUB: Offering day passes for visitors - this is the new mountain outpost of the celebrated "Pharos Athletic Club" in Echo Park Los Angeles. A true Idyllwild gem, with a community feel and the biggest hearted owners you'll ever meet, Emylee + Pieter. You can feel their passion for fitness & community the minute you walk in the door - and the GORGEOUS state of the art equipment is amazing as well! 

LILI CHARMOZ of LALITANAND YOGA : Offering Thai Massage, Thai Yoga Body Work, Mat Yoga, and Arial Yoga - she is a gem of a person and such a talented and passionate teacher! 

KEELY TAYLOR BODY WORK: specializing in therapeutic body work, acupuncture, and herbal medicine - she is often booked solid, so schedule well in advance. 

TAWNY HARRINGTON MOBILE MASSAGE: specializing in intuitive massage - including sound healing and aromatics - she will come to you! A super rad chic and friend of ours. 

IDYLLWILD MOBILE MASSAGE: Jill Goetluck, owner of Idyllwild mobile massage studio has a studio at 54440 North Circle Dr at the Collective. Text 951-223-1843. As the name suggests, she will come to your cabin. She offers 5 star mobile and studio massage specializing in swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, pre and post OP, NMT, trigger point therapy, myofacia release, and Reiki. All massages are modified for each individual needs.

SAOIRSE FAE ENERGY & BODYWORK: specializing in chronic pain conditions and energetic massage. Located in Oakwood Village

KYURI YOGA: specializing in yin/yang and yoga therapy for chronic pain/stress, anxiety, depression visit her Instagram for an updated schedule. She is available for private lessons as well.

JULIA FRODAHL YOGA: Really wonderful! goes deep. Specializing in a compassion based approach to mediation and yoga. Message her on instagram for her current Idyllwild yoga schedule.

RENA MAY YOGA: a gifted and intuitive teacher - slow and airy classes - mindful and welcoming. You will feel better just being in her presence - truly! Check out her class schedule on Facebook here, or by messaging her on Instagram. Fun Fact: she also works with us at the WILDLAND shop!

IDYLLWILD COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE: The OG acupuncturist in town - Miles will do wonders for you body and soul. His wife specializes in Feldenkrais movement/healing method. 

ENERGY HEALING, INTUITION & MEDITATION

SONYA LEE ENERGY HEALER & PSYCHIC MEDIUM: Local, In-Person & Virtual Services Available. Sonya a dear friend of ours. She is a 3rd generation shaman from a healing lineage. She is both clairvoyant, psychic and can actually see your spirit guides and where your energy blocks are! Visit sonyalee.io or text her at 949-409-1195

AMY EASLEY-ALLEN: Local, In-Person & Virtual Services Available. Amy is a powerful Psychic Medium who can connect with passed loved ones, your spirit guides and more.

CIERRA BREEZE: Local, In-Person & Virtual Services Available. Tarot Reading & Crystal shop (online only) Visit her website or @themagicalmysticalmarket on IG and tiktok.

JULIE FRODAHL: Virtual Services Available. Julia is an incredible meditation teacher with virtual classes and private sessions all available virtually. Visit her website juliafrodahl.com

ANA LILIA: Virtual & In-Person Services Available. Embark on a transformative 75-minute journey to release stress, anxiety, and blockages in your life with a personalized breathwork and healing session. Ana, will guide you through the session tailored to your unique needs, offering clarity and insights along the way. As the session unfolds, Ana channels messages that bring a profound sense of healing and renewal. The experience culminates in a peaceful soundbath, leaving you feeling relaxed, centered, and ready to embrace a new sense of well-being. To learn more and book a session email info@analilia.net

ARK OF LIGHT: The Ark of Light is a meditation sanctuary home to a 6.5 foot Stargate, a sacred geometrical structure that radiates and anchors in higher dimensional consciousness.  Terri Sena, a Divinely guided channel, offers monthly meditations as well as high vibrational classes and events, facilitated by guest practitioners, focused on various healing modalities.  Located behind Idyllwild Community Acupuncture, event/class schedule can be found on the website.

BLUE DEER: Ceremonial and expressive healing arts. They offer shamanic services include: Soul retrieval, Private retreats, Ancestral healing, Plant spirit medicine, Shamanic sound journeys and cacao ceremony. For info, and booking contact Elaine@ealghani@gmail.com or text 760-567-3100

INTERDIMENSIONAL FREQUENCIES: Rachelle combines her 10 + years of experience as an Intuitive, Holistic Health Coach. She specializes in correcting your energetic blueprint with the frequencies of tuning forks along side your astrological natal chart so you can experience fast effective relief from: Anxiety & Depression, Low Energy & Fatigue, Acute or Chronic Stress - PTSD & Nervous System Overload, Insomnia - Memory or Cognitive Decline, Relationship Conflicts, Blocks to Your Manifesting, Feeling Stuck and so much more… Located in the Quantum Healing Center, 54445 North Circle Drive, Unit D. www.Interdimensionalfrequencies.com Call or text 805 259 9717

HIKES, HIKES, AND MORE HIKES!

***ADVENTURE PASS REQUIRED FOR HIKING***

$5/day, can be purchased at the San Jacinto Ranger Station Forest Service Office: 54270 Pine Crest Ave, Idyllwild, CA 92549 Phone: (909) 382-2921 

• Adventure Passes can also be purchased at most of the local gas stations, as well as Nomad Ventures: 54415 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild CA

1. ERNIE MAXWELL: (google map location link) An 8.0 kilometer scenic trail that features beautiful wildflowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail ascends very gently from the south end of Idyllwild to Humber Park, passing through a wonderful dense forest of pines. As you approach Humber Park, spectacular views of Suicide and Tahquitz rocks come in to view. Once you reach Humber Park, walk up the road a few hundred yards to the Devil's Slide Trail head and find a peaceful spot for a picnic lunch. If you still have some energy left, hike a half mile or so up the Devil's Slide trail for unbelievable views of both Tahquitz and Suicide rock. Return the way you came. Distance: 5 miles Elevation: 859 ft Route Type: Out & Back. Dog Friendly on-leash.

2. IDYLLWILD PARK: (google map location link) a perfect destination for many skill levels, described below. Dog friendly on-leash. WALKING DISTANCE from our Yurt and Retreat Space properties. (If you walk, you don't need an adventure pass for parking)

Paved Road: Easy, relaxing stroll through the county campgrounds. Several tables and open grassy areas to enjoy a picnic or simply relax with a book can be found throughout the road (unless they are already taken or reserved). You will find a lightweight travel cooler in the linen closet if you would like to bring snacks or beverages with you on your walk.

“HILLSIDE Trail”: Easy to moderate hike, depending on your athletic level. Just enough elevation to get your heart rate going, lovely views to enjoy, and boulders to climb. Walk as far as you’d like and turn around, or keep going for a “loop”. If you are interested in details on the 2 mile loop, look up “Idyllwild Park Trail” on AllTrails.com

“SUMMIT Trail”: Moderate to intense hike - significant ELEVATION gain for the average person. If you’re in great shape, this will be easy for you… but if not, stick to Hillside unless you’re down for a challenge. 

3. DEVIL'S SLIDE: (google map location link) There are several ways to access Devil’s Slide. Devil's Slide to Saddle Junction Trail is a 6.9 mile trail that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate to intense based on skill level. Dog Friendly on leash. Distance: 6.9 miles Elevation: 1840 ft Route Type: Out & Back

4. BLACK MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT:  (google map location link) Black Mountain Lookout is a 1.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

5. Looking for even more of a challenge or easy alternatives? Visit https://idyllwildcalifornia.com/hiking/ for plenty of ideas for all skill levels! 

SPECIAL EVENT RESOURCES

Photographers: what a better way to commemorate your Idyllwild experience! 

• Melrose Creates: Photography & Creative Marketing - Specializing in natural light photography with a focus on families, lifestyle, events and branding sessions. Melanie also provides holistic web + brand design tailored to artists, healers, and wellness practitioners. Services include website design, intuitive brand development, business strategy and authentic copywriting. Contact Melanie Rose Prince for a free consult or to schedule your photoshoot at: hello@melrosecreates.com, (909)255-0092 or via her website www.melrosecreates.com IG: @melrosecreates

• Cierra Breeze Photography - specializing in events, weddings and festivals. Visit www.cierrabreeze.com, 951 322 2981 or email info@cierrabreeze.com

• Bella Gioelli of We've Become Photography - specializing in Weddings, Engagements, Family Sessions, and Women's Empowerment Portraits

Florist: 

• Mountain Poppy Florals: Tell Bella we said hello!
• Lily of the Valley Florals  

Cakes & Catering:

• Sunflower Bakery : Full-service special event catering from appetizers to lunch/dinner and desserts of all kinds including wedding and special occasion cakes. Also has a Cabin Catering menu for lunch and dinner delivery.
• La Esquina Argentina Bakery: COTTAGE CHEF - sweetest lady, and so talented! Specializing in edible art out of fondant - perfect for birthdays and special events.
• Amelia's Donuts: Order local-made donuts for your wedding or party!

Oh you KNOW we have a whole other list for COFFEE, FOOD, & LIBATIONS! Check it out by clicking here. 

We hope this helps you plan a truly magical stay in Idyllwild!

Love, Marisa & Daane