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ANIMALS/PETSLIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY MC-3 154250 Keen Camp Road, Mountain Center (951) 659-4687

www.living-free.org - Daily 11am-4pm except Wednesday. We’re a nonprofit, no-kill sanctuary rescuing dogs & cats from shelters and finding them homes. Visit our open catteries and unique kennels-in-the-round, set on the property’s scenic 160 acres.

ART/ART GALLERIESARTSPRESSO/DIVINE SCENTS I-9 254380 North Circle Dr. • (760) 797-5602

g h i g h a r t . c o m - A t r e a t f o r y o u r senses. Come in and get nosey with our candles. Set your sights on fine art from artist Gerry High and other local and not-so-local artists. Enjoy our handmade pottery,

glassware and gifts. Email: divinescents@hotmail.com.

DORE’S MOUNTAIN ART GARDEN MC-2 328815 Highway 243, Mountain Center. (951) 659-0791

doresmountainartgarden.com - A metal Art fabrication shop and indoor/ outdoor sculpture garden in a beautiful oak grove, featur-ing artist’s Trish Tuley’s photog-raphy and Dore’s metal sculp-

tures. Open weekends, by appointment, or by chance.

IDYLLWILD ART IN THE PARK G-11 4Highway 243, near Town Center

www.IdyllwildArtInThePark.com - Orig-inal artwork and live music. 2016 dates, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.:May 7 August 6May 28-29 September 3-4June 18 October 1July 2-3

BOTANICAL GARDENSALPENGLOW LILAC GARDENS L-2 525025 Fern Valley Rd. • (951) 659-9711

garyparton@yahoo.com - Visit our Lilac Gardens from April to mid May (by appointment only the rest of the year). Plants & fresh cut flowers also available - please call for details.

CAMPS/RETREATSALHATTI PRIVATE CHRISTIAN RESORT & RETREAT CENTER PA-1 623551 Highway 243, Pine Cove • (951) 659-2066

alhattichristianretreat.com - Alhatti Private Christian Resort extends to you the experience of a lifetime. Just think, a non-smoking/non-alcohol environment for you to relax and re-

juvenate with family, friends and associates.

ASTROCAMP H-14 726800 Saunders Meadow Rd. • (800) 645-1423

astrocamp.org - Explore the wonders of the Universe at AstroCamp – hands-on physical

science, astronomy and space exploration. Three- to five-day school programs, one-week and three-week summer camps open to the public.

BUCKHORN CAMP PD-5 824641 Highway 243 • (951) 659-2995

CampBuckhorn.org - Committed to provid-ing an inspirational environment for a diverse community of faiths and organizations. Open year round for groups of 35 to 350! Fantastic Views, Fabulous Fun, Fine Food.

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RETREAT I-8 925661 Oakwood St. • (951) 659-2523

spiritmountainretreat.org - A spiritual-ity and meditation center where you can practice mindfulness meditation, deep-en awareness, rest and nourish your soul. Enjoy day/weekend retreats/pro-grams and the Contemplative Garden.

Spiritual guidance/counseling available. Accommodations for individual/small group retreats. info@spiritmountainretreat.org.

TAHQUITZ PINES CONFERENCE CENTER55251 South Circle Dr. M-6 10(951) 659-2934

tahquitzpines.com - Tahquitz Pines is a place to relax, be renewed and grow closer to God. We can accommodate groups of 5 to 200 in our rustic resort style lodging.

THOUSAND TRAILS PE-2 1124400 Canyon Trail Dr. • (951) 659-4137

rvonthego.com - 267 RV/Tent sites, cabin rentals, lodge, pool table, video games, activities, hiking. Seasonal: activities, entertainment, horseback rid-ing, fishing, heated pool, store and café. Annual lease sites,

monthly rates and group events.

GIFTS/RETAIL SHOPS88 FAR EAST GIFTS H-10 1254225 North Circle Dr. Upstairs in The Fort

(951) 659-7771Come and experience our Asian-themed gift shop. An eclectic assortment of both Japanese and Chinese indoor and outdoor living gifts from clothing to fountains to gourmet Asian food!

FERN VALLEY EMPORIUM K-4 1354965 Pine Crest Ave. • (951) 659-1926

fernvalleyemporium.com - Antiques, collectibles, cabin decor, furniture, gifts, pinball, jukeboxes, vintage audio & just neat stuff. Bring your lunch & enjoy our decks & terraces overlooking Strawberry Creek.

IDYLLWILD EARTH ‘N’ FIRE H-10 14Upstairs in The Fort - (951) 659-4481

www.earthnfire.net - What’s There To Do In Idyllwild? PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY! We’re not just a store ... we’re a great ACTIVITY for the entire family. Kid’s hand-prints a specialty.

IDYLLWILD KNITS I-9 1554405 North Circle Dr. • (951) 659-2145

A four-member family that designs and makes knits and crochets including sweat-ers, caps, scarves, mittens and purses. Babies to adults, males and females. Plus featuring pottery by Denise Selby.

IDYLLWILD YARN SHOP H-10 16Upstairs in the Fort - 951 659 4481

Featuring Malabrigo, Noro, Araucania, Huasco, Schulana, and locally raised Alpaca. Merino, cashmere, mulberry silk, llama, and sock yarns. Addi needles and crochet hooks. Everything you need for your next knitting adventure!

JACK FARLEY’S ART SUPPLIES I-9 1754385 N. Circle Dr. • (800) 699-3792 or

(951) 468-4312www.jackfarleys.com - JFAS is an independent art supply retailer, serving communities by providing local art orga-nizations and the public at large with quality, value, and low prices on their art supplies and materials.

LET IT SHINE J-9 1854425 North Circle Dr. #4 ~ in the Oakwood Village

mycrazyfrench@yahoo.com - Local art, books, gifts and antiques are featured at this adorable shop as well as custom painted rock portraits of your pet! New & used consignment items, jewelry, birdhouses and MORE!!!

NEW SPIRIT EARTH SHOES I-10 1954325 North Circle Dr., #101 • (951) 659-3100, (909) 910-5005

newspiritlove.org - New Spirit is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) sell-ing apparel, hats, jewelry, accessories and Earth shoes at great prices. With your purchase you are assisting us in funding our charity programs.

REMEMBER WHEN TOYS IDYLLWILD SODA POP & SWEET SHOP H-11 2054225 North Circle Dr. #17 • (951) 659-6456

Step back in time. Enjoy old-fashioned root beers and classic toys. Bulk and retro candies, premium bottled sodas, and the world’s best toys for ages baby-to-80! (Upstairs in The Fort.)

SOMETHING OLD MADE NEW BYOU H-10 2125965 Highway 243 • (951) 764-3255

Find us on Facebook - Visit our unique resale store specializing in antique furnishings, quality used home furnishings and decor, tea sets, vintage and retro clothing, too! Consignment services also available!

Hours are Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm.

THE SPRUCE MOOSE H-10 2254225 North Circle Dr. • (951) 659-5556

www.sprucemoosegifts.com - Nestled within our peaceful woodland setting, you will find the creations of over 30 local artists. Shop for small gifts: mag-nets, mugs, t-shirts and woodland fig-urines. Our hand-poured candles ship all over the globe.

SUB ROSA APOTHECARY H-10 2354200 North Circle Dr. • (800) 918-1820

www.subrosaapothecary.com - Discover the smallest botanical apothecary in the world! Nestled behind the Wishing Fountain in the Village Lane, Sub Rosa Apoth-ecary is an Old World treasure, offering natural products found nowhere else.

HEALTH & PERSONAL CAREFERN CREEK MEDICAL CENTER K-5 2454910 Pine Crest Ave. • (951) 659-9912

ferncreekmedicalcenter@gmail.com - Tr a d i t i o n a l f a m i l y p r a c t i c e a n d therapeutic lifestyle medicine are brought together to offer patients the tools to im-prove their quality of life and overall health.

IDYLLWILD PHARMACY I-11 2554391 Village Center Dr., Strawberry Creek Sq. • (951) 659-2135

idyllwildpharmacy.com - Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Digital photo processing, books, magazines, greeting cards, gifts, prepaid card center, vitamins and supplements, cosmet-ics, home health care, prescriptions & more.

LIBRARYIDYLLWILD LIBRARY H-11 2654401 Village Center Dr., Strawberry Creek Sq.

• (951) 659-2300rivlib.com - County Public Library with public Internet access comput-ers and wireless. Service Hours: Mon: 10-6, Tue: 12-8, Wed: 10-6, Thu, Fri: 12-5, Sat: 10-4, Closed Sunday.

LODGINGBLUEBIRD COTTAGE INN E-15 2726620 Saddle Dr. • (951) 659-2696

bluebirdcottageinn.com - Bluebird Cottage Inn offers 17 cabins, from cozy, economical studios to a gen-erous 2-bedroom cabin. Some have a fireplace, kitchen and even a Jacuzzi tub. All have cable TV and Wi-Fi.

CREEKSTONE INN K-4 2854950 Pine Crest Ave. • 1-800-409-2127 or (951) 659-3342

creekstoneinn.com - A cozy, luxu-rious inn, each of its nine rooms per fect for a romantic couples getaway. Most rooms have fireplac-es, some have spa tubs for two. Self-serve gourmet kitchen.

FERN VALLEY INN L-4 2925240 Fern Valley Rd. • (951) 659-8100

fernvalleyinn.com - “Top of the Town” neighborhood location. Clean, quiet and comfortable. 10 rooms with fireplaces, some with kitchens. Free Wi-Fi. No smok-ing. No pets please.

IDYLLWILD INN I-11 3054300 Village Center Dr. • 1-888-659-2552

idyllwildinn.com - Fireplace cabins with kitchens from studios to 3 bedrooms. Theme rooms with fireplaces, cable TV, phones & Wi-Fi, all units. Convenient, yet secluded. Pets welcome. Midweek discounts.

IDYLLWILD VACATION CABINS I-9 3154380 North Circle Dr., Unit C • (951) 659-5444

idyllwildvacationcabins.com - 40 Vacation Cabins sleeping 1-20 guests. 24-hr. customer service! All cabins professionally cleaned. Pet Friendly, walkable to town, Hot Tubs, Secluded and most with cable and Internet.

IDYLLWILD VACATION RENTALS I-10 3254280 North Circle Dr. • (951) 659-5015

idyllvacationrentals.com - We provide high-quality vacation rentals ranging from small cabins, perfect for a couple, to homes large enough for the whole family. We have the perfect house for you!

KNOTTY PINE CABINS H-9 3354340 Pine Crest Ave. • (951) 659-2933

www.knottypinecabinsidyllwild.com - Eight cabins & duplex cabins tucked in the pine trees near the village. Clean, comfortable, charming cabins. All the ambience you expect in a mountain getaway. Great prices too!

MANZANITA CABINS G-10 3454100 Lower Pine Crest Ave.• (951) 659-3151

manzanitacabins.com - Rustic Individual cabins with wood-burn-ing fireplaces, kitchens and private decks. Forest setting, walk to town, close to hiking. Sorry, no pets. Smoking outside only. Wi-Fi, Cable TV & A/C.

NEW SPIRIT VACATION HOMES, CABINS & RESORT PROPERTIES I-10 3554325 North Circle Dr., #102 • (951) 659-3100, (909) 910-5005

newspiritvacationhomes.com - Specializing in luxury vacation homes. Amazing Mountain, Desert and Coastal properties. Custom-built log home, architectural masterpiec-es, unique properties like The Dome. Perfect to relax, enjoy amazing

views, pool/spa, walk to town, private and pet friendly.

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QUIET CREEK INN E-13 3626345 Delano Dr. • 1-800-450-1516 or (951) 468-4208

quietcreekinn.com - Studio and suite cabins secluded on 7 wooded acres along Strawberry Creek, 3-minute drive or 20-minute walk to village. Hiking on site. Pet-friend-ly cabins available.

ROYAL PINES ESTATES E-13 3726350 Delano Dr. • (951) 659-2691

Adjacent to beautiful Strawberry Creek and hiking trails. Resort living with amenities that include swimming pool, recreation room, social activities, laundry. Daily, weekly & monthly rentals. Close to Idyllwild Arts.

SILENT VALLEY CLUB PA-1 3846305 Poppet Flats Rd., Banning (951) 849-4501

silentvalleyclub.com - Trying to get away from heat? Or looking for a cost effective way to spend quality time with the family. 850 campsites, enter-tainment, 2 pools and 24 hour Rangers. S.V.C. has it all!

SILVER PINES LODGE & VILLAGE J-10 3925955 Cedar St. • (951) 659-4335

silverpineslodge.com - Historic Lodge - Cabins, lodge rooms, houses & 6 new village rooms 100 yards away from the NEW “Ferro Restaurant.” Group & Conference facilities avail-able.

WOODLAND PARK MANOR M-6 4055350 South Circle Dr. • 1-877-659-2657 or (951) 659-2657

woodlandparkmanor.com - Exclusive selection of cottages, cabins/vacation rentals. Charming cottages nestled in the pines of Fern Valley. Wooded park & pool. Cabin rentals in beau-tiful settings — some with hot tubs & most welcome pets.

MARKET/FOOD STOREFAIRWAY MARKET H-11 4154411 Village Center Dr., Strawberry Creek Sq.

• (951) 659-2737Only supermarket on the Hill. Tender aged beef, fresh produce, beer, wine, household items. Competitive prices. Two blocks from center of town. Hard to find, but worth it.

SKY ISLAND NATURAL FOODS I-11 4254423 Village Center Dr. • (951) 659-4555

skyislandorganics.com - Organic Cafe and Juice/Smoothie Bar, Local and Organic Produce, Local Ar t isan Foods, Fresh

Baked Goods, Natural and Organic Groceries, Gluten-Free items, Vitamins and Supplements. Open Daily 9am-7pm.

REAL ESTATEDORA DILLMAN - IDYLLWILD REALTY H-10 4354274 North Circle Dr. • (951) 659-3425 or (951) 288-5604

www.LoveTheHill.com - Idyllwild’s a magical place, where nature presents 4 seasons of idyllic wonders. Having enjoyed this village for 38 years, if Idyllwild’s for you, I’d love to help fulfill your dream.

RECREATIONIDYLLWILD AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM 54470 North Circle Dr. •

(951) 659-2717 J-8 44idyllwildhistory.org - Public museum preserv-ing the history of Idyllwild and the San Jacinto Mountains, housed in a 1930s vacation cabin. Admission free. Open weekends & holidays all year, plus expanded summer schedule. Find us on Facebook.

IDYLLWILD NATURE CENTER G-7 4525225 Highway 243 • (951) 659-3850

Explore 4.5 miles of hiking trails. Enjoy a family picnic. Stop in the museum and discover live animals, native culture, local & natural histo-ry and a nature store.

LAKE HEMET MD-5 4656570 Highway 74, Mountain Center • (951) 659-2680

lakehemetrecreation.com - Open year-round. 12 miles of shoreline. Camping, RVing, fishing, cafe, swim-ming and the new water play structure (open from Memorial Day to Labor Day). Perfect for families and guests looking for a fun outdoor experience.

RESTAURANTS/CAFÉSCAFÉ AROMA K-5 4754750 North Circle Dr. • (951) 659-5212

www.cafearoma.org - Eclec-tic SoCal/Italian Fusion Cui-sine, Live Music, Art Gallery. TripAdvisor® 2014-2015 Certificate of Excellence Award Winner. Reader’s Choice Award

for Best Outdoor Dining in Riverside County. Free Wi-Fi, Dog-Friendly Patio, Parking. Reservations Recommended. Visit us on Facebook for current news.

FERRO I-9 4825840 Cedar Street • (951) 659-0700

www.ferrorestaurant.com - FERRO Scratch Italian kitchen. Pasta and bread made daily. Fresh Seafood and hand cut Steaks. Pizza on the piazza. Con-cert park. Lunch Dinner Drink Specials. ITALIAN ELEVATED.

FRATELLO’S RISTORANTE H-11 4954295 Ridgeview Dr • (951) 659-3900

Serving fine Italian cuisine and authentic wood-fired pizza. Music and entertain-ment on weekends. Comfort-

able and friendly atmosphere. Outdoor dining available on our dog-friendly patio. Beer and wine menu.

GASTROGNOME RESTAURANT I-11 5054381 Ridgeview Dr. • (951) 659-5055

Idyllwild’s own, since 1973: serving fresh fish, unique pasta dishes, steaks, lamb & nightly specials. Light-eater entrees. Homemade bread & desserts. Cocktails. Summer

patios & winter fires. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

HIGHER GROUNDS I-10 5154245 North Circle Dr. • (951) 659-1379

We roast Organic, Fair Trade coffee beans for that perfect cup. Tea, hot cocoa and smoothies served with fresh baked goods. Open 7 days a week 7am-7pm, 9pm Fri, Sat. Music every weekend evening.

IDYLLWILD BAKE SHOP & BREW H-10 5254200 North Circle Dr. • (951) 659-4145

Find us on Yelp & Facebook - Come by to enjoy “Made from scratch” pastries, breads, and grilled sammiches. We also offer fresh-brewed coffee, tea, espresso, and a nice selection of California Craft Beers.

IDYLLWILD ICE CREAM AND JERKY I-9 5354282 North Circle Dr. (next to the Rustic)

(951) 468-4569www.idyllwildjerky.com - Premium Ice Cream, Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Bars, Real Ice Cream Shakes, Soft Serve, Choco-late-Dipped Bananas/Cheesecake, Smooth-ies, Shaved Ice, Cold/Hot Drinks, Nachos,

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, Giant Pretzels, AND Gourmet Locally-Made “Idyllwild® Jerky.”

IDYLLWILD SHELL BURGERS H-11 5426128 Highway 243 • (951) 659-3437

The coldest beer in town - large selec-tion of imported beer. Best fast burger and burrito in town. All kinds of ciga-rettes. Sundries and motor oil. Open 6a.m.-9p.m.

JADE MOUNTAIN ASIAN BISTRO G-12 5526290 Hwy. 243 • (951) 659-2842

Jade Mountain Asian Bistro offers a taste of authentic cuisine from multiple Asian backgrounds by serving dishes with flavors from orient nations including China, Thailand, and Vietnam.

LA CASITA J-7 5654650 North Circle Dr. • (951) 659-6038

www.idyllwild-lacasita.com - Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Featuring Mexican dishes, in-cluding vegetarian, and American fare. Homestyle cooking, generous portions, good value and fast and friendly service.

Monday-Friday specials.

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LUMBER MILL BAR & GRILL H-10 5725985 Highway 243 • (951) 659-0315

idymill.com - Home of the famous Paul Bunyan (5-pound burger) Challenge! Serving lunch and dinner. Delicious hand-formed burgers, chicken, fish & chips, ribs and tacos. Full bar. Live music every weekend.

MIDDLE RIDGE WINERY TASTING GALLERY I-10 5854301 North Circle Dr. • (951) 659-9000

www.middleridge.com - Where wine, art and friends meet. Our 4,000 sq. ft. Tasting Gallery located in the center of town features award-winning wine, rotating art exhibits, and live

music in the rustic elegance of Idyllwild’s newest gathering place.

MILE HIGH CAFÉ F-13 5926600 Highway 243 • (951) 659-2008

Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open Monday - Thursday 7a.m.-4p.m.; Friday & Saturday 7a.m.-9p.m.; Sunday 7a.m.-8p.m. Enjoy the best breakfast, lunch and special dinner. American and Asian cuisine.

MOUNTAIN CENTER CAFE MC-3 6029470 Highway 243 • (951) 659-2600

mountaincentercafe.com - We are family owned and operated. Open daily at 6 a.m. Enjoy our daily specials, fresh-baked desserts and friendly service. We offer pet-friendly outdoor decks and feature horseback rider corrals and hitching post.

TOMMY’S KITCHEN K-7 6154700 North Circle Dr. • (951) 468.4222

Swiss-infused American diner by day, chick European gourmet by night. (Omelettes to birchermuesli, burgers to sennen rosti, stroganoff to chick-en curry.) With weekly lunch specials, beloved Sunday brunch breakfast buffet, and the only full salad bar on the Hill!

SMOKE SHOPSTHE CIGAR BOX H-10 6254245 North Circle Dr., Suite C9 (951) 659-5252

Enhance your visit to Idyllwild with a stop at the Cigar Box, offering cigars, accessories and treasures! Experience our new cigar lounge. Walk-ins welcome or reserve for that special occasion.

SMOKIE’S SMOKE SHOP H-10 6354200 North Circle Dr. Suite E-4, Village Lane (back) • (951) 659-1926

Smokie’sSmoke Shop

smokiessmokeshop@facebook.com - Hello, welcome to Smok-ie’s Smoke Shop, where you get the best prices in town and all around from LA to Idy for all your smoke shop accessories. 18+ and we ID!

VISITOR INFORMATIONIDYLLWILD TOWN CRIER NEWSPAPER & VISITORS CENTER I-9 6454405 North Circle Dr. • (951) 659-2145

idyllwildtowncrier.com - Idy l lwi ld ’s vibrant, community newspaper. Published weekly. Est. 1946. Also offers color copy & fax service, as well as maps, guides, calen-dars & souvenirs. Serves as the town’s only Visitors Center.

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