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I don’t think you can ever tell someone enough that you

love or appreciate them, and I think this is true in all r e l a t i o n s h i p s – love, family, friends and even c o - w o r k e r s . Most of us just want to have a good, stress-free day and sometimes the tipping point can be a kind word or a simple thank you. Unfortunately, we all get busy doing our own thing and sometimes we forget to acknowledge a thoughtful gesture or kind act. This year, take a moment to notice that your partner made a special effort to make you happy; thank your parent(s) for bringing you something back from their vacation; make a big deal when your child accomplishes a task; acknowledge that a friend took time out of their day to help you on a project; and let your employees/co-workers know that they are doing a good job. Gratitude

and praise go a long

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someone’s life. Just as I did last year at

this time, I will again quote the amazing Maya Angelou:

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

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Love, Love, LoveINDEXWelcome ...................................... 4

Love is a Many Splendored Thing

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Love in the Wild .........................12

A Valentine’s Day Primer for Guys.. ...............................................14

Wine for Beginners .....................16

Chocolate: Food of the Gods .....18

The Spruce Moose .....................20

Remember When ........................22

Jenny Kirchner WYSIWYG ...........28

Love is Grand .............................30

Spicy La Casita ..........................34

Making Memories .......................36

The Solis Trifecta .......................38

Saving Libby ..............................40

Desert Dining .............................42

Le Valleuris ................................43

Idyllwild Calendar .......................45

Desert Cities Calendar ...............46

Find Palms to Pines ....................47

Advertiser Index .........................48

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COME UP AND

Idyllwild is an arts driven community with art and

galleries around every corner. Our calendar is packed

year-round with fun and interesting events and

festivals for every taste. Come check us out!

www.artinidyllwild.org

Visit Our Member GalleriesArtspresso Gallery www.ghighart.com

Cafe Aroma www.cafearoma.org

Courtyard Gallery www.courtyardgalleryidyllwild.com

Everitt’s Minerals and Gallery www.everittsminerals.com

Florist in the Forest www.floristintheforest.com

Four Corners Gallery at Fern Valley Emporium www.fernvalleyemporium.com

Higher Grounds Gallery www.idyllwildcoffeeroasters.com

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Idyllwild Bake Shop & Brew www.facebook.com/Idyllwildbakeshop

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www.facebook.com/ArtAlliancece twitter.com/artinidyllwild

Visit our website for event updates and gallery locations.

Under $100 Art Fair - February 13

Eye of the Artist - March 19

Gallery Tour/Art Show - May 21/22

Artist Studio Tour - June 11

Art Show - July 16/17

Jazz in the Pines - Booth - August 20/21

Art Walk & Wine Tasting - October 8

Art Show - December 17/18

2016 Featured Art Events

COME UP AND

Idyllwild is an arts driven community with art and

galleries around every corner. Our calendar is packed

year-round with fun and interesting events and

festivals for every taste. Come check us out!

www.artinidyllwild.org

Visit Our Member GalleriesArtspresso Gallery www.ghighart.com

Cafe Aroma www.cafearoma.org

Courtyard Gallery www.courtyardgalleryidyllwild.com

Everitt’s Minerals and Gallery www.everittsminerals.com

Florist in the Forest www.floristintheforest.com

Four Corners Gallery at Fern Valley Emporium www.fernvalleyemporium.com

Higher Grounds Gallery www.idyllwildcoffeeroasters.com

Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro www.idyllawhilewineshoppebistro.com

Idyllwild Bake Shop & Brew www.facebook.com/Idyllwildbakeshop

Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery (opening soon) www.middleridge.com

The Spruce Moose www.sprucemoosegifts.com

www.facebook.com/ArtAlliancece twitter.com/artinidyllwild

Visit our website for event updates and gallery locations.

Under $100 Art Fair - February 13

Eye of the Artist - March 19

Gallery Tour/Art Show - May 21/22

Artist Studio Tour - June 11

Art Show - July 16/17

Jazz in the Pines - Booth - August 20/21

Art Walk & Wine Tasting - October 8

Art Show - December 17/18

2016 Featured Art Events

By Donna Elliot

PROLOGUE

Every holiday season Neil and I watch “Love Actually.” This film presents many different kinds of love, each tale special, some happy,

sad, poignant and often intertwined. Idyllwild is a pastiche of this film with its various types of love and many individual love stories, all unscripted, real and unpretentious. The “Love Actually” screenplay for Idyllwild might include the following love stories and characters. ACT I - LOVE OF IDYLLWILD After 30 years of visiting Idyllwild, PHYLLIS MUELLER made it her home. It nourished her love of the outdoors, the four seasons and her sense of adventure. That love expanded to gift Idyllwild with Mayor Max I and now Mayor Max II, and his two deputies, Mayors Mikey and Mitzi. These “public servants” and their “office staff” work extremely hard on behalf of Idyllwild. They have done well over 400 events to include grand openings, special fund-raising events, holidays such as 4th of July, Halloween, birthday parties and special requests. They even make house calls to brighten the lives of those who are ill, sad or suffering in some way. The Christmas Tree Lighting is a particularly special event. To Phyllis, it is a day where “positive energy leads towards life … and creates joy and happiness for thousands of people.” Phyllis has also taken on the challenge of preserving the town’s

beloved Sequoia so that future generations may enjoy it. Her own joy stems from her husband, Glenn, the Mayors, her friends and the natural beauty of Idyllwild. Her story and generosity touch the lives of so many Idyllwild residents and visitors.

Love is

a Many Splendored Thing


Glenn and Phyllis with the mayors and Pookie.PHOTO BY JOHN PACHECO


ACT II - UNDYING LOVE The Idyllwild community mourned the loss of Scott Foster and misses his exuberance for life and Idyllwild still, but none more than ANNIE SAYON, the love of his life. After discovering Idyllwild, the couple made the decision to simplify their lives and move here: “It was the most impulsive decision yet the best thing that happened in our lives.” Annie will always remember his dancing green eyes, his impeccable manners, that feeling of being safe he gave her, his smile, jokes, his humanity and his passion and love for her. For their son, Zion, Annie keeps Scott’s memory alive by showing him the world just as Scott had expanded her world. Her wish for Zion is to equip him with the highest education he can achieve, give him direct and indirect life experiences, cultivate his talents and skills and “best of all, teach him to be a great leader and humanitarian” just like his father. “Everything I do is to honor Scott” by having his pictures all over the house, including his CDs, songs and videos. Her goal is to visit all the places where Scott performed and wherever else her hunger for learning takes her. Someone once told her when she first arrived that “Idyllwild is a place for healing a broken heart and broken soul.” She now understands why.

Idyllwild is a place that surrounds people with love and this beautiful paradise has helped her to “grow exponentially both mentally and spiritually.”

ACT III - ENDURING LOVE Out of their 55 years together, EMILY and MIKE PEARSON have spent 45 of them in Idyllwild. They met in Crestline, California, at the school bus stop. Mike worked for the water drilling company next door. That was 1960. They married at Lake Arrowhead the following year surrounded by family and friends. Wanting a safe environment in which to raise their children, they chose Idyllwild. From a tree and brush removal company to the Chart House, to Jan’s Red Kettle to Mountain Center Café, Idyllwild Realty, the Lions Club, and the Soroptimists, the couple has been truly involved in the local community. Four children help with that process, such as starting the Halloween Carnival in 1985 with Jan Boss and playing Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Of their four children, one is in Northern California, one in Santa Ana, one in Hemet and one, Martha, in Idyllwild. Emily and Martha opened Mountain Center Café in 2013. So what is the secret to an enduring love? Ask Emily and she will tell you “Lots of communication and respect.”

ACT IV - LONG DISTANCE LOVE It is hard to beat FRANK BRUYNBROEK’S relationship with Cécile Kirkpatrick in both time and distance. A span of some 24 years from meeting to falling in love and 5,579 miles between Idyllwild and Brussels, Belgium, are enough to test any couple. Meeting up every 4-6 weeks, and never

more than 8 weeks, is their key to overcoming the distance apart. When together, they plan romantic getaways to great cities, hotels, museums and restaurants. Frank articulates, “The hardest thing after feeling such a strong bond, is to leave her. It makes my heart sink every time.” Frank’s connection with Idyllwild came from his second love - that of dogs, particularly rescue dogs. After seeing his photographic exhibition in Los Angeles, a friend invited him to ARF’s grand opening. He showed his photographs at ARF and was persuaded to open a gallery in Idyllwild. It is called “Oh My Dog” located at Oakwood Village. Of Idyllwild, Frank said: “When I discovered Idyllwild, I knew that it was an essential place for my well-being, for my balance, that this place and its people would be food for my soul.”

ACT 5 - CRAZY LOVE New York, Chicago … Idyllwild. This is not your typical career progression. However, for CINDY IFOULD-DAHLSTROM and HAL DAHLSTROM, very little is typical. Cindy’s family moved from Canada to Chicago. She spent 7th grade there. At age 13, Hal was her first boyfriend, her first kiss. After only a year, her family moved to New York and they

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Annie Sayon

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lost touch. Hal moved to San Diego, California. They re-connected at their Chicago school’s 30th reunion. They dated for 7 days and married on Day 8. Cindy lived in Chicago. Hal lived in San Diego. An attempt at a long distance relationship lasted only a week before Hal agreed to move to Chicago. After 5 years, Hal missed California’s sunshine and Cindy agreed to move here, but only if they could find somewhere with four seasons. So, packing up everything and resembling the “Beverly Hillbillies,” they headed west. It was love at first sight when they entered Idyllwild. They set up “Mountain Paws” here and have become an intricate part of the community, supporting local events, organizations, restaurants and businesses. “I feel at home here. It provides peace, serenity and camaraderie,” muses Cindy. Hal is much more pragmatic: “I am idle and Cindy is wild – where else would be at home?”

ACT VI - SISTERLY LOVE “There are some people who could hear you speak a thousand words and still not understand you. And there are others who will understand without you even speaking a word.” And these are sisters. Sisters WINDEAN AILEEN DAHLEEN and KENNA DAHLEEN are not only sisters, but also best friends. To Windean, sisterly love is unconditional and never ending. It is a friendship like no other. “It is hard to describe with words, but something the heart and soul feels

so strongly for, and I am so grateful for Kenna.” The family moved to Idyllwild in 1980, first living in a tent and camper while their parents built their house from the ground up. “They were rough and beautiful times living very minimally. Because of our experience here and being a part of this community, Idyllwild and living here means community, family, country, living with pride and strength and a loving for the mountains.” From Kenna, “Who needs a fairy godmother when you have a big sister?”

ACT VII - FEMALE LOVE JULS PHILLIPS was born at home in a little cabin on Strawberry Creek. With nostalgia, she recalls running in the forest with other town kids. The cedars, pines and oaks became life-long friends. “The people here in Idyllwild are part of a tight net of love and support. We … push love. We learn from and teach each other how to be authentic, to love self and to love others unconditionally without judgment. We remind each other art is a necessity. We need play, passion and the freedom to create.” But it is her partner, SHELLEY KIMBRALL, who truly lights up her life. “She’s grace and kindness … her softness washes away the

scrapes and pains life brings … and her quiet strength brings peace to anyone blessed by her love.” Other words to describe Shelley are “my muse, my best friend, my motivator … my swirl.” The perfect partner “creates love, passion, safety, understanding, loyalty, joy … true acceptance, honored commitment, unconditional love, humbling respect.” Juls also loves pizza, her jeep, her pets, her friends, her family and her music. She will be happy if you leave one of her performances singing. “I’m about creation, not perfection … and most of all, I push love.”

ACT VIII - LOVE OF ANIMALS Most people love animals, but how many take it to that higher level of commitment? RANDALL HARRIS has through Living Free Animal Sanctuary. He started as a volunteer there in 2004 and has been on its Board

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ACT IX - LOVE OF ART AND smARTS GERRY HIGH’s art is inspired by “love and the unending desire to express the images and ideas that come to him … to give physical reality to these expressions.” These physical

manifestations may be found at Artspresso Gallery that he owns with his wife, Celeste Cuomo, and at Cathedral City where he is particularly proud of the mural of the Old Firehouse. The Nature Center display is also by Gerry. He is

now creating a four-panel section of the story of chocolate for the chocolate store El Buen Cacao in Village Lane. Gerry studied art in the public school system and gives credit to those teachers who

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truly cared about art, particularly Mrs. Sharff. He fondly recalls taking lessons from Mr. Harvey Hetland in Pasadena. “I would take a bus and then walk to his house with my paint box in hand.” After a remarkable 10 years with the smARTS program, he is now “doing his duty” to encourage new groups of children to unleash their creativity. Gerry’s love of art is contagious as he inspires others to embrace art and creativity. No doubt, today’s students will recall his name when asked who inspired them.

ACT X - LOVE OF MUSIC For many, the 60s conjure all sorts of nostalgic memories. For WILLY BONNAR, growing up in California, what else could it be but surfing and music? Too young to runaway and join the hippies in San Francisco, he settled for playing guitar in a garage band. He played in duos and groups throughout the 70s and 80s and now, semi-retired, he plays 2-3 times per week in Idyllwild. “There are so many talented musicians and artists up here and what a great vibe for songwriting”. What inspires Willy’s music? “The sound, the energy and the way it affects other people in positive ways. I hope my music reaches people’s feelings of joy … and sadness, and reminds them of others who have had the same experience and longings. With songwriting, you can say the same thing a hundred times in a totally new way and sometimes you hit on something that really puts people back

in touch with their emotions.” Willy was married here in Idyllwild and fell in love with the place. He enjoys “the solitude and the magic of the forest against the blue sky. There is a vortex up here that literally attracts artists who believe that there are more pictures to paint and musicians who have songs yet to write.” We can look forward to the several that Willy believes are still left in him.

ACT XI - SHARING LOVE There are many transplanted and transient folks who come to Idyllwild, but few who get so involved so quickly as RICHIE EDWARD GARCIA. From the “Windy City,” Idyllwild proved to be a sanctuary, quirky, but a sanctuary nonetheless! Drawn to nature, for Richie, each sunset here provides a constantly changing alfresco tapestry. Though surrounded by a colorful world full of colorful people, Richie loves taking black & white photos. “I think it is because I don’t want my subject to get lost in the surrounding colors.” He prefers to take intimate close-in shots composed to evoke an emotion or document history in making. “So many Idyllwild folks have a history and are so beautiful … and they have a story behind them. My photos are an attempt to tell their story.”

ACT XII - LOVE OF COUNTRY “History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our Armed Forces. Throughout our history, they’ve answered the call in bravery and sacrifice.” In Idyllwild, we are fortunate to have many such brave souls who continue to give of themselves generously to our community. From left to right: JAN JASPERS-FAYER, Infantry; TERRY KURR, Navy, served in Vietnam; DANNY RICHARDSON, served in the Marines for 20 years; CHUCK STREETER, Army, served in Vietnam; GARY KUSCHER, Air Force, STEVE ESPINOSA, Army, served in Vietnam; RICK FOSTER, served in the Marine Corps for 20 years and in Vietnam. Rudyard Kipling’s phrase “lest we forget” passed into common usage after World War I as a plea not to forget past sacrifices by our Armed Forces. It continues to apply each and every day of our lives. Give thanks for our enduring freedom. Give thanks for them.

EPILOGUE The good news is that there are still so many different kinds of love to be found in Idyllwild and many beautiful people whose stories should be told. The bad news is that I have run out of space to portray them all. However, there is nothing to prevent you from mentally writing your own Idyllwild screenplay to honor all those who have touched your life in this magical place. And don’t forget, when you write your own story, make it a good one with the happiest of endings!


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By Dr. Jennifer Gee

Can animals love? For those of us with pets, animals are often part of our families and we love them. You might wonder if the feeling is mutual and whether our dogs and cats are capable of loving us back. Certainly the

bonds between domesticated animals and the human animal are special. The reason for this bond is in part because domesticated animals have been bred from their wild ancestors to bear the traits that we humans prefer. What about the relationships among wild animals? Are wild animals more too worried about their own survival and reproduction to have evolved the ability to feel and express love? Both human and nonhuman animals have a “social brain,” with evolved mechanisms for adaptive social behavior. The social brain does not consist

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of separate anatomical regions that cause particular social behaviors such as affiliation versus aggression; rather, the same regions seem to be involved to some extent in all forms of social behavior. Besides the brain, hormones underlie the feeling of love. In particular, oxytocin has been dubbed the “love hormone.” It is released whenever individuals form affiliations, whether it is between a mated pair, “romantic love” you might say or between a parent and a child, “familial love.” Positive interactions between people have been shown to cause an upsurge in oxytocin, but to call it the love hormone might be a stretch and overly simplified. For animals, especially social animals, oxytocin is better thought of as a physiological response that accompanies behaviors that cause bonding between individuals. So do animals feel love? A friend of mine recently wrote to me that one of the quail that I banded and studied died when it ran into his window. He asked me, “Do quail grieve if one of their own is gone? After the dead bird was remove, six quail came around where it was and acted like they were looking for the one that was gone.” My answer was that I wouldn’t doubt it. Animals do become attached to others. Perhaps animals do love, but their “love” may not be exactly the same as the feeling


we experience as humans. Perhaps in some ways we have lots to learn about how we can better love other people, both from our pets as well as their furred and feathered wild cousins.

By Jay Pentrack

Let’s begin with the biggest mistake (and quite possibly the last mistake) you can make in your relationship – buying her nothing on Valentine’s Day. No card, no flowers … nothing. If you’re looking to end your

relationship, this is a great way to make it happen. Set an alarm on your phone, put a post-it note on your forehead, do whatever it takes to insure that you don’t forget her. If you’re not a particularly creative guy when it comes to gift giving, go

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with the standards:• A dozen roses are a nice gift, but be sure you know what the colors mean because the color is important: Red = Romantic Love; Purple = Love at first sight; Coral = Desire; Pink – Gratitude and appreciation; Yellow = Friendship, and White = Reverence and humility. • A big, gushy card. • Dinner reservations … at a nice restaurant. (Taco Bell, McDonald’s, and Subway do not qualify and you’re toeing the line with Coco’s, Carrows, and Denny’s.) • Following dinner, take her to a movie, play, or out dancing at one of her favorite clubs.

Epic Valentine’s Day Fails• A bottle of Two Buck Chuck (enough said).• A potted plant. Doesn’t matter what kind, and putting a Mylar heart in it only tells her that you stopped at the grocery store on your way home. Rule of thumb: No grocery stores, AM/PMs, 7 Elevens, Circle K, etc. Huge turn-off.• A gift certificate for an oil change, lube, or any other auto service. However, you can score a BIG win by getting her a new car!• A Whitman’s Sampler from CVS, Walgreens or Rite-Aid. She knows where you got it and how much it cost. • A new vacuum cleaner or other household product. Do it right this year and you can look forward to a very happy 2016. As a wise man once said, “Happy wife, happy life.” Good luck my friends!


By Greg and Lynn AdamsIdyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro

Let’s begin with a little history? We started exploring and enjoying wine for the first time several years ago and

have only really began our professional career as wine bar owners. We started with tastings at our local Temecula wineries and we discovered that Lynn is a white wine lover and Greg is more of a red wine lover. Having said that, we have both recently started to explore and enjoy both respectively! We know it’s a process and look forward to the adventure! So, here’s what we’ve learned so far and would like to pass on to you. “Sniffing” is important! The ability to sniff out and detect the subtleties that go into complex wine aromas is imperative for tasting. Master of Wine, Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan says it best, “…wines can have different aromatic intensities, the best technique is to sniff in three steps--the chest, chin, nose test. At each step, take a sniff and see what, if anything, you can smell from your glass. If you can detect something at the chest level, the wine is very aromatic. If you have to stick your nose into the glass to smell anything, the wine is neutral, or muted. There are 200

or more aromatics commonly detected in wine--everything from fruits, flowers, and herbs to vegetables, leather, and stone…Don’t worry if you can’t smell what you are “supposed to”; just make note of the differences” If you hold your nose while you drink wine you will not be able to taste all of the flavors it may have to offer. Your nose is definitely the key to your palate. Once you learn how to smell the aromas (also known as bouquet or nose) in wine, it will help you isolate the flavors and detect how a wine will ultimately taste. You will also begin to understand the terminology and in a way that may never have made sense before. Before starting this journey, I never knew how the terms “oaky” or “buttery” or “robust” tasted; now it all makes sense (literally)! While most of us learn the basics at a wine tasting room or in a fine restaurant, where someone with a modicum of knowledge takes pity on our ignorant ways. You may also have gone wine tasting with a connoisseur, and undoubtedly experienced their version of “the right way” to taste wine. All of this is helpful, but rest assured, there really is no “right” way. Knowing this sort of eases the apprehension that can be associated with

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Ë SEE: Assess the wine’s color and transparency Ë SWIRL: Oxidize the wine (not for all wines) Ë SNIFF: Note the wine’s aromas and aromatic strength Ë SIP: Assess the flavors and texture of the wine Ë SAVOR: Consider the wine’s overall balance and

complexity

You can easily do these steps by just taking a moment to focus on the wine. Look at its texture, color and consider its aroma. We’ve gotten to the point were we can pretty much tell if we are going to like a certain wine just by those three things. Of course, there is more to the story. Once you take a sip, is it dry? How does it “finish” on your palate? These things are really different for everyone. Sometimes it depends on how long you let it “breathe,” and sometimes it depends on how long you’ve been on this planet. The older we get, the more desensitized our palate can be. As we continue on our journey, we have found that our palates and noses are becoming more sensitive as we learn to detect certain subtleties of different wines and that is very exciting for both of us! Let us help you find your own adventures in wine at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro! CHEERS! - Greg and Lynn

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Chocolate actually does grow on trees, specifically the small tropical tree Theobroma cacao. Not surprising,

“Theobroma” is Greek for “food of the gods.” Cacao is native to Central and South America, but Africa now grows 70% of the world’s cacao. Facts and myths about chocolate are steeped in Mesoamerica’s history and its ancient civilization. That is what intrigued Erik Lanids and Jessica Ramirez. As Anthropology Majors and Archaeologists, Erik and Jessica were familiar with how chocolate came about and some of its history, but they wanted to learn more. Reading books about chocolate led to home experiments. Here, you get a sense of Erik’s enthusiasm: “I think it’s safe to say that our inspiration is definitely the ancients in Mesoamerica who, ages before us, had already mastered how to make chocolate out of a cacao pod. Who would have ever thought that out of a hard-shelled fruit, the cacao pod, you could make chocolate by cutting it in half and getting all the beans out, then fermenting and drying. It’s a hard and long process. And that’s not even chocolate yet; that’s basically making the beans.” Home experiments, perfecting their chocolate making and their love of it led to opening their chocolate shop “El Buen Cacao” in Idyllwild’s Village Lane. It is a chocoholic’s paradise. Nothing says “love” better than an 80% cacao bar or their “sipping” chocolate made purely of chocolate and water. You can also choose regular hot chocolate and real Mexican hot chocolate to which organic spices have been added. For Valentine’s Day, you

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can get chocolate confections such as nut clusters and dark truffles in heart-shaped boxes. If you want to celebrate big with your own special message of love, Erik and Jessica can make a customized mold. Just give them enough notice and chocolate becomes Art. “We also like to experiment with our chocolate, so sometimes we innovate, such as making mint chocolate by roasting actual mint leaves and then grinding it ourselves with a pestle and mortar, or Molcajete.” Their chocolate covered bacon proves the point that “chocolate isn’t just for breakfast anymore”! By using the best ingredients, pure cacao beans from Latin America and organic sugar, adding a pinch of magic and love, you get richness unlike the usual commercial products on the market. Indulgence comes at no extra charge! Erik and Jessica think, “People love chocolate so much because it’s like a comfort food. You can have it when you’re feeling down but also when you’re feeling fine or happy … in a way, it seems to form a part of our soul. This reminds me of one of the many sayings about chocolate: “There are four main food groups: dark chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate and chocolate truffles.” Each “food group” can be found at El Buen Cacao. The Aztecs believed that cacao seeds were the gift of Quetzalcoatl, the God of Wisdom, and the seeds had so much value they were used as a form of currency (source: Wikipedia). The original chocolate drink was believed to have aphrodisiac powers giving the drinker strength. This belief may come in handy for Valentine’s Day, but no one says it better than Charles M. Schulz: “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” Currently, El Buen Cacao is open on Saturday and Sunday from 9AM to 7PM. They are located at 542 North Circle Drive, Suite D1, Idyllwild, 92549. You can contact them by mail at [email protected] or by phone on 760-333-7690 or 951-750-0529.

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ways. Through his carpentry and custom wood crafting, “Marty has brought elegant beauty and the touch of Idyllwild to many homes on our mountain”. The Spruce Moose had always been a favorite of Sasha’s so that she leapt at the opportunity to purchase it. She felt, without a doubt, that it was the right thing to do on so many levels; for her, for her family and to continue The Spruce Moose’s unique place in the heart of the community. Sasha praised the many treasures in the Spruce Moose placed there by its previous owners, Bryan Tallent and Jon Stonitsch. She will add her own personal touch in time. One plan is to expand the Art Gallery, including more local artists. “The Spruce Moose offers an array of beautiful art created by many of Idyllwild’s finest artists. We also offer woodland gifts and treasures to give any cabin or home a unique and magical touch.” You may also discover handmade soaps, room sprays, body mists and goat milk lotions. Bryan and Jon will continue to supply the shop with their “ever famous hand-poured candles.” Sasha believes that “The art in The

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By Jay Pentrack

For many, a visit to Remember When … Toys, located upstairs in The Fort in the center of the Idyllwild village, is like taking a step back in time. Their shelves are chock-full of toys and games popular when some of us were kids — Candy Land, Life, Etch-A-Sketch, a Labyrinth and so much more! In addition to the many old time games are a great selection of stuffed animals, taffy in a ton of flavors and classic sodas (the Black Cherry Crème Soda is a personal favorite). Owners Allison Fedrick and her parents, Linda and Dan Fedrick purchased the store the day after Labor Day in 2013. Dan and Linda moved to Idyllwild in 2012 just prior to Dan’s retirement, and Linda began selling some of their antiques to a store in The Fort once located next door to Remember When … During that process, Linda became acquainted with Shannon, the former owner of the shop, and the rest, as they say, is history.

“Shannon said that she was moving to the Northwest and was thinking of selling the store. Mom thought it would be a great idea because I was really trying to think of a way to get to go back to school and leave my job,” Allison explained. So Linda suggested that Allison move up to Idyllwild and help them run the store. “It just became a family business and now I’m going back to school; it’s wonderful to get to be with my parents.” Despite never having owned a retail business, let alone a toy store, the family dove in. With on-the-job training from Shannon and the slower, post-Labor Day pace, they learned the business quickly. Dad Dan’s banking career meant he would handle the finances, Mom Linda and Allison handle a lot of the day-to-day, and they are all naturals at customer service. Finding vintage toys for the shop took some research. “There are two distributors for the most part that do the classic toys and then there are a lot of individual distributors like the Kit Cat

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Klock distributors,” Allison explained. “[The one on display] is mine from when I was 13, so he’s 26 years old.” The Kit Cat Klock company has been in business since the 1930s. Toy conventions also are helpful in locating products that fit nicely with the store’s theme. “We went to a toy convention this past year and that was a lot of fun because you get to see brand new toys and toys that don’t necessarily show well in a catalog, but now that you’re seeing [them] in person, you think, “This could sell, this would be something that kids would like,” Allison said. “There are two main toy conventions, one in New York and one in Las Vegas; we went to the one in Vegas because it was a three-hour drive. It was a lot of fun.” Zoology is Allison’s real passion and owning the store with her parents has allowed her to pursue that passion. In January, Allison travels to Africa for a one-month internship at the Cheetah Conservation Fund where she will help reintroduce cheetahs. To the wild “I had been trying to figure out how I could pursue my career; conservation and

breeding programs really stuck out at me as the most interesting and exciting,” she posited. “Now, the next goal is to start specializing. I love birds and there are lots of opportunities for jobs with bird-breeding programs, and there are also

the iconic animals, like the rhinoceros and the cheetah, [and conservation groups] have been desperately trying to do breeding programs. I started looking at those internships and just by some kismet, there is a cheetah conservation chapter in the desert … and things ended up working out. It is just a wonderful opportunity and Mom and Dad are going to take care of the store.” The call of the wild aside, Allison hopes she’ll be able to continue living in Idyllwild while pursuing her career. “When I first moved here, I made so many friends instantly; [I met] wonderful people at the state park where I was volunteering,” she recounted. “I started volunteering at my church; I talked to people at the Forest Service. Everyone was so welcoming and it’s beautiful every day. I wake up every morning and I have deer on my property, I have a bobcat on my property … it’s a pretty special life here. It is definitely God’s country.” Remember When … Toys is located upstairs at The Fort, 54225 North Circle Drive; 951-659-6456.


By Sally Hedberg

Valentine’s Day, our most romantic commemorative day, is just around the corner and what better time

to starting planning “An Exceptional Wedding.” This just happens to be the name of Rev. Patty Spicer’s website and business. Patty is an ordained minister/wedding officiant with 23 years experience, and founded her wedding business seven years ago. She performs Non-denominational and Civil, Bilingual, LGBT, Vow Renewal Ceremonies, and Counseling. She works to co-create with each couple to have an exceptional custom and memorable wedding for the most important event of their life together. So often couples get overwhelmed with planning events and the reception, they loose sight of the importance of the wedding ceremony. Realizing this can be

a stressful time for those involved, Rev. Patty steps in and provides the expertise to personalize a ceremony of love and commitment exactly as they want it. Patty is well qualified to help couples plan an extraordinary ceremony based on their own love stories. Her success has been validated by the many wedding awards she has won - the 2013 pick “The Knot Best of Weddings,” and “Wedding Wires Couples’ Choice for 2014, 2015.” As the officiant, Rev. Patty believes a ceremony should reflect the elements of love, spirituality, values and commitment of both parties. She encourages each person to choose his and her own vows. Sometimes it’s hard for people to put their desires and emotions into words, but Patty is there to help them create their vows in a caring stress-free environment. Many couples think they need to memorize their vows. Patty takes the stress away by having them repeat their vows,

or she creates a fancy scroll for each one with the written vows. If the couple has children, they are often included in the ceremony, too. Another stress reducer is premarital counseling which she is trained to provide. According to Patty no two weddings are alike. She has officiated on golf courses, Joshua Tree National Park, The Living Desert, restaurants, private homes and gardens. It turns out the Greater Palm Springs Area has become one of the most popular wedding destinations in the world although she serves all of Southern California. Some unique ceremonies have cultural implications for the wedding party. Here again, Patty can officiate bilingual Spanish ceremonies. The grandparents of one particular couple were from Peru and were pleased they could understand “the statement of intent” and vows which were both printed and read in Spanish. Another

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couple celebrated their Hispanic heritage with Aztec dancers and drummers. These performers, adorned with 6-foot headdresses, magically appeared from behind huge boulders at a La Quinta golf course and blessed the wedding grounds. According to Rev. Patty symbolism, traditional rituals and spirituality are integral parts to the ceremony. She believes the wedding ceremony should be a bonding time for all the families. It is crucial to create an atmosphere where everyone can understand and be comfortable. This facet is often overlooked and can make a huge difference later on in family relationships. The lasso (el Lazo) ceremony is significant for some Mexican families, again lending importance to the family. Usually the Mothers place a cord or special lasso around the shoulders of the bride and groom to be worn throughout the service. The loop signifies the union of their hearts, souls, and lives into one common destiny—emotional element. Flowers can be a very meaningful part of the celebration. Red roses traditionally mean love. Rev. Patty specializes in the rose ceremony where she and the families present long stem roses as the first gifts to the newlyweds. Another ceremony made popular by the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Kate is the binding of the hands or Celtic Handfasting (Tying the Knot). Three colors of satin ribbon with different meanings bind the hands together with a special blessing. The power of the hands signifies the commitment to care for each other and family throughout a lifetime. Rev. Patty’s expertise in wedding ceremonies includes being prepared for the last minute emergencies. In one scenario, the groundskeeper had not turned off the water in time and the bride’s train got muddy. On hands and knees, Patty cleaned the train with soda water. There are so many details to anticipate like being equipped with Kleenex and safety pins. She can add on some exquisite extras depending on what plan the couple chooses. It always includes a decorated Certificate of Marriage. She also offers the whole wedding ceremony written in calligraphy and presented in a French Pochette folder tied with silk ribbons and roses in the bridal colors. This keepsake of their vows can be reviewed at anniversaries and is a document the couple will treasure forever. Although Rev. Patty’s focus is on the wedding ceremony, she is a cadre of information on wedding sites, reception venues, caterers, flowers, musicians and photographers. Her best testimonials come from the couples. “How lucky we were to find an Officiant who took the time to really get to know us and what we wanted our dream wedding to feel like. Thank you for guiding us through it all and helping to make our stress disappear. It was perfect in every way. Thank you, Rev. Patty, for giving us an exceptional wedding memory!”

Sarah and Brian “We have received compliment after compliment on how special and unique our ceremony was. Our guests truly got to know our love story and were completely engaged. All of our family and friends loved how personal, meaningful and touching the ceremony was. Rev. Patty takes great pride in what she does, and it is completely evident to all involved.”

Kacey and Chris It was an honor to interview Patty. This lovely, beautiful woman has compassion mixed with a sense of humor and the wisdom to be the kind of person one would want to tie the knot. She and her husband, Larry, have spent the last 40 years in the desert devoting their time to civic duty. Patty has served on many boards and charities including being a Docent Coordinator and educator at the Palm Springs Art Museum and Executive Director of the La Quinta Art Festival. She was a huge support to her husband when he served as Mayor of Indian Wells. All her good deeds earned Patty two very special awards in 2011, the Athena Community Service International Award and the Woman of the Year, California State Assembly 64th District. For right now, she loves being a wedding officiant, sharing in the joy and happiness of couples promising their forever commitment and love. “I want to enlighten, inspire and heal lives. I want every couple to have the dream wedding they want and to exceed their expectations.” It is obvious Rev. Patty Spicer loves being in the love business. She is feels honored to share in these joyous celebrations of love. It’s never too early to start your wedding plans. Visit Rev. Patty’s website www.exceptionalwedding.com or contact her at [email protected] or by phone 760-285-5586 for availability and to receive the free Brides’ Timetable Planner.

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By Jay Pentrack

Finding someone born and raised in California is a rare occurrence. Estimates are that the number of “native”

Californians still residing in the state is about 53.8 percent as of 2010. It is even more rare that in a small town like Idyllwild you find someone who, in addition to being a California native, at the age of 30 has spent 26 years of their life living here. Phyllis Brown, Jenny’s mother, moved with Jenny from the Palos Verdes area to Idyllwild where her family owned a restaurant. “My mother, my grandmother and my aunt worked there as well. It was called O’Sullivan’s; it is where Jo’An’s is now,” Jenny said. “I pretty much grew up in the town; I mean the town kind of raised me. It takes a village to raise a child, so to speak.” Jenny was 4 years old at the time. The restaurant was open from 1989 to 1996. Jenny attended grades K-8 at Idyllwild School, attended Hemet High School and then the failed charter school established in Idyllwild in 2002, and spent her junior year at Idyllwild Arts and her senior year being home schooled under the Helen Hunt Jackson home-school program from which she graduated early.

It was in her freshman year of high school that Jenny started taking photos with a camera her father bought her on a vacation in Colorado. After high school, Jenny was accepted into the prestigious Brooks Institute of

Photography. “I went up [to Brooks Institute] and did a tour. It’s in Santa Barbara and it was gorgeous. I was actually accepted to go and I was all excited, but then the reality set in of the price and having to figure out how to live in Santa Barbara at 18 and go to

What You See Is What You GetWhat You See Is What You GetThe 2013 Mountain Fire forced the evacuation of Idyllwild.

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school at the same time. It was definitely an exciting thing and their campuses are pretty amazing, but the timing wasn’t right.” Jenny opted instead to attend the College of the Desert in Palm Desert, which she did for a time, explaining that, “School was never my strong point; the arts were. I did great in the arts, but academics? I would just get lost in most academics.” In 2004 or 2005, a call from Becky Clark, publisher-editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier, would prove life changing for Jenny. “My first photography job was the Town Crier. I had done a couple of little things here and there. I did some freelance work before that — portraits, things like that — but my actual first job was with Becky,” Jenny said. The work ignited a passion in her. “I love doing breaking news photos — photojournalism. I’ve tried a lot of things: real estate photos, weddings, portraits, pets, it goes on and on, but photojournalism was something I actually didn’t have any experience in, but it is what I love to do.” The Mountain Fire in July 2013 and the Silver Fire in August 2013 would provide Jenny with a crash course in the dangers and excitement of photojournalism. “There were a handful of times with both fires that I found myself in situations where I was thinking, ‘This is not a good place for me to be, I need to move now,’ because you really

can’t judge when you’re there where the fire is at,” she said, recalling the experience, “It can be very disorienting. It can shift, and you have no idea how long the wall of flames is. I mean, it can be a mile long and you wouldn’t know it.” Jenny’s photos were among the most compelling images captured of the fires and several were aired on CNN in an interview conducted by Wolf Blitzer on July 18, 2013. The video can be viewed at http://youtu.be/cJ_0bTwbVqA. Jenny originally hoped to publish a book about the fires, and started a Kickstarter campaign (an online, crowd-funding platform), but failed to reach the $10,000 funding needed. There is still a possibility, she confesses, that the book will be made. For the time being, Jenny plans to stay the course. “I plan to stick around town and I would like to continue to do what I am doing, really.” With a full-time job at Idyllwild Arts and her freelancing work, Jenny is seldom bored. Palms to Pines Magazine also added several items to her “To Do List.” Jenny serves as the main photographer for the magazine. “Jenny has shot some of our most popular covers; her work is exceptional,” said Halie Wilson, Palms to Pines creative director. “She’s a true professional; her work is always in on time and we can count on her for some truly great photography.”

“You know they say, if you do something you love, you never work a day in your life,” Jenny said. “It’s true. It’s what I love to do. I can’t see myself doing anything else, really. If I can still get that shot that I know is a good shot, it doesn’t matter what the subject is. I still get excited about it.”

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By Jay Pentrack

We introduced you to Brad and Jacki Rechfertig this time last year in Palms to Pines.

This power couple built the iconic Grand Idyllwild Lodge that opened in October 2013. Immediately successful, the lodge has exceeded all of Brad and Jacki’s expectations. As preface, Brad and Jacki both hailed from small towns — Brad from Kansas and Jacki from West Virginia. Though miles apart, they both had the same realization at almost the same time; they had a dream to move West. Kismet brought them both to San Diego. The two met looking to rent the same house on Coronado at the same time. “I had already been living in Coronado. I had three roommates. We were all cops,” said Brad. .”There were four of us that were going to rent a place so we wanted a big house, so we actually met looking at the same house to rent,” Brad said, incredulously. Neither of them got the house, but Brad got the girl; a year and a half later Brad proposed to Jacki,

she accepted and they married in 2005. Brad, a former San Diego Police officer, and Jacki, a nurse, were introduced to Idyllwild by Brad’s former captain. “The captain I worked for at Central Division … gave me the keys to his cabin and we just went up and stayed and instantly we were like, ‘Wow, this is a really cool place.’” That experience led them to settle in Idyllwild. Brad built the couple’s first home in San Diego, which left no doubt about his construction skills. In time, Brad began considering other career options. “I started getting burnt out on [police work] and I always needed to have an outlet. I’m more like an entrepreneurial, creative person and I never had that outlet,” he explained. “I was at the stage where I was deciding, ‘Do I want to stay with the police department and continue to do that or do I want to go into business for myself?’ So I got my general contractor’s license and left the department.” The lodge was Jacki’s idea. “We were thinking long-term because we wanted to have our own business, kind of a home-based business, and me being a

builder gave us some options,” said Brad. “… We recognized pretty quickly that Idyllwild lacked a high-end place. We knew if we did it and we built it from the ground up, that financially it would work out. That’s kind of where the idea started.” And what a great idea it was! Now, with two years under their belts, the lodge is flourishing; so much so that they have added three new rooms that will be completed by Valentine’s Day. I sat down with Brad and Jacki to get the 411 on what their lives are like today after two years and two months in business.

P2P: Is it everything you expected or is it totally different? Brad: It’s pretty much what we expected. We love it. We’ve had a really good time with it. Probably the thing that makes it the nicest for us is our customers; we have the best customers we could ever ask for. It’s a lot of work but we have everything down. There isn’t anything either of us would rather be doing right now with our lives. Jacki: It’s so nice to own your own

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business. No matter how hard you work or how many hours, it’s for you. Brad: And it’s a very short commute!

P2P: You mentioned that weekends are always sold out. Are you getting more and more business midweek now? Jacki: This year for sure. Brad: We’re only two years old with a new business and new construction and a new niche in Idyllwild, and we kind of did everything from nothing. Weekends, of course, are always packed but midweek has been extremely busy, especially in the summer, and this summer is going to be even more busy, I have no doubt about it. Jacki: Our slowest time is the first two weeks in December. Brad: It will start ramping up in February and March. Our repeat and referral business is one of the core [elements] in our business and a lot of those people are booking on the weekdays when they can because this town gets so crazy on the weekends recently. We’ve encouraged [our guests] to come midweek because it’s a little more chill, it’s easier to get into restaurants and there are not as many people here. A lot of our demographic are retired so it works out well for them. Repeat business is like gold. I think it is a huge part of succeeding in this business. Jacki: Starting Thursday [Dec. 24], we are 100 percent booked until Jan. 3 and that includes Baby Grand.

P2P: The Baby Grand? This is the first I have head of this. Jacki: It’s the house that Brad built before the lodge; it was the first property he built up here. When our renters moved out, we started renting it out.

P2P: How many bedrooms does the house have? Brad: The house has two bedrooms and two baths. It has many of the amenities that we have here at the lodge.

P2P: Tell me about the three new rooms you’ve added. Brad: We should have them up and running by Valentine’s Day. They’re going to be really nice. Two of them are king-size suites and one of them is a queen-size guest room. They are all over-the-top; wood floors, flat-screen TVs, fireplaces …

Jacki: The same amenities as the other rooms but we did a little more as far as the stained glass in one of the rooms. Brad: The tile is also pretty over-the-top. The new rooms will be really nice.

P2P: What is the total room count now? Brad: Nine total rooms plus the Baby Grand.

P2P: What’s next for the two of you? Brad: We’ll get those up and running, keep our eye on the ball and keep building our brand. We’ll keep marketing in Palms to Pines and online. You guys are doing that magazine right. It’s the closest thing to a Chamber of Commerce that Idyllwild has. It’s bringing people here. Nobody wants Idyllwild to become Big Bear, but it is nice when you have people that want to come up here and spend money. Jacki: That will keep us busy the rest of the year. Brad: One of the things we really want to say is how much we appreciate the support the town has given us. I can’t tell you how many times our guests go and visit the shops and [the shop owners] all say, “That place is great.” Our

customers spend money in Idyllwild; they want nice dinners and they shop. If we didn’t have the support of the town, we wouldn’t be doing it. We appreciate how much Idyllwild has welcomed us.

Since the Lodge opened, it has hosted fundraising events. In the first year of business, it raised more than $10,000 for various charities ranging from the Idyllwild Community Center, Idyllwild Community Fund, Art Alliance of Idyllwild to the Idyllwild Master Chorale. This year, it has raised another $6,000 through hosted fundraisers; this, in addition to the room nights, it has donated to many charity events. The Grand Lodge is located at 54820 Pine Crest Road. For reservations, call (951) 659-2383. Visit online at www.GrandIdyllwildLodge.com.

The lodge during framing. PHOTO COURTESY BRAD AND JACKI RECHFERTIG

Brad built this waterfall stream to greet guests at the entrance.PHOTO COURTESY BRAD AND JACKI RECHFERTIG


F or the mile-high village of Idyllwild, dining has risen to an art form. With a local population of just over 3,800, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find an abundance of dining

options that range from Mom and Pop diner-like restaurants to fine dining establishments. For those seeking a respite from the fast food world, there is no Del Taco, no McDonalds - no restaurant chains, period. Two new restaurants entered the Idyllwild dining scene this year – Ferro and Fratello’s – both with Italian cuisine, each with its own twist. In January of 2016, Idyllwild will welcome Jade Mountain Asian Bistro – which will feature Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese cuisine. Slated to open in the Summer of 2016, we’ll also welcome the Idyllwild Brew Pub. Stop by the Idyllwild Visitor Center for a directory and map of local restaurants. There are plenty of great eats on the Hill so bring along a hearty appetite. Bon Appetit!

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Fresh-made bread (top) and the bar at Ferro.PHOTOS BY JONIE MILLHOUSE (TOP) AND SAMANTHA HALBURN (ABOVE)


By Jay Pentrack

I moved to Idyllwild a little over five years ago and La Casita was one of my first dining experiences on the Hill. It

was instantly one of my favorites. I think we all have what I like to call, dining radar - meaning that when we are considering dining out there are about five places that we usually consider; when it comes to Mexican food, La Casita is definitely on my radar. Many evenings, after a long day at work, I call in my order for their Chili Relleno with rice and beans and rush home to enjoy it. Consistency is one of the many things I like about La Casita – I always know what to expect; I always know that the food I order will be fresh and delicious. This consistency is one of the many reasons La Casita is Idyllwild’s oldest Mexican restaurant. In 1989, Manuel and Margarita Garcia opened La Casita and five years later, Robert Garcia, the nephew of Manuel and Margarita, was asked to help out as busboy in the restaurant. “This was supposed to be a two-week job for me. I was supposed to help them out through the summer by bussing tables,” Robert said laughing, “That was 20 years ago.” Robert purchased the restaurant from his Aunt and Uncle in 2001.

Over the years, La Casita flourished with Robert carrying on the family tradition of serving only the freshest food. “We make everything fresh. We make our salsa fresh, we make our Chile Rellenos fresh; there are no canned beans or canned rice, everything is made fresh,” Robert said proudly. Some of La Casita’s signature dishes include their Chile Relleno, Shrimp Cocktail, Chili Verde, Fish Tacos, and Carnitas. Their Carne Asada is also a personal favorite. The Garcia family hails from Jalisco, Mexico which has a significant influence on the recipes and style of cooking at La Casita. One recipe in particular, Robert’s Creamy Jalapeno Sauce, is so much in demand that he decided to bottle it. “The recipe has been in our family for years,” Robert said, “People from San Diego, Temecula, all over, come in for [the sauce].” Now, you can take home a tasty souvenir from your visit to Idyllwild. Twenty years later, Robert is still enthusiastic about La Casita. “Going from busboy to owner has been a long journey but I like the business and I enjoy my customers. My main goal is to make everybody happy, to make sure that everybody walks out of here

satisfied and with a big smile on their face. That’s my main goal,” he said passionately. La Casita is located at 54650 N. Circle Drive. Summer hours are 11am to 9pm daily. For reservations call 951-659-6038. Visit them online at www.IdyllwildLaCasita.com.

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By Jay Pentrack

For Rebecca Cook and Kelly Heldenbrand, Café Aroma is a very special place. It is where the couple had their first date, where they got married, and where they come each year to celebrate.

Rebecca and Kelly met somewhat accidentally. Rebecca was in search of a new car and a friend mentioned that she purchased a car recently from “a guy named Kelly.” She also mentioned that he happened to be single. So off Rebecca went, enticed by the “single guy” and in search of her new car. Rebecca ended up with the car and the guy! The couple had their first date in Idyllwild where Rebecca visits often to hike, relax and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. Kelly loved it too and with their pets in tow, set out on their hiking adventure. With the dogs exhausted (Kelly had to carry his standard poodle off the trail), and the couple hungry, they headed to Café Aroma. “Nothing is awkward at Café Aroma,” Rebecca said. “The atmosphere, the food, and the staff make it feel like you’re dining at a friend’s house.” Kelly was also an instant fan, and their mutual love of the restaurant prompted them to marry there. “We got married in the little archway,” Rebecca said smiling. “My sister flew from Hawaii, and my Mom and my other sister came in from New Hampshire. Phil [Weber] and everyone at Café Aroma were great hosts. Now, they are part of the family.” With plans to spend New Year’s Day and their anniversary each year at Café Aroma, chances are you’ll meet the happy couple. “There is no better place than Idyllwild,” Rebecca said passionately. “Its everything you could ask for – it’s a small, friendly, romantic little town, and we love it. Everyone treats us like we’re family.”PHOTOS PROVIDED BY PHIL WEBER (TOP) AND REBECCA COOK (ABOVE)

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The Lumber Mill Bar & Grill

Luis Solis and wife, Michelle became owners of the Lumber Mill Bar & Grill in 2012. Luis first heard about the

opportunity from a friend that worked for US Foods, and he jumped at the chance to own the popular restaurant. Located on Highway 243 in the Idyllwild Village, the restaurant became an instant favorite with locals and visitors alike. In addition to one of the best burgers on the Hill, they have a creative appetizer menu complete with Beer Battered French Fries, Texas Toothpicks (beer battered jalapeno and onion strips), and Wings, Sliders and Quesadillas prepared in a variety of flavors and combinations. Classic salads, homemade soups and chili, and over 20 different of burgers will satisfy even the pickiest of diners. Have a mighty appetite? The Paul Bunyan Burger, a 5-1/2 pound behemoth topped with a full pound of bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomatoes, should quiet your inner beast! Eat the whole thing in 45 minutes and it is free! The Lumber Mill is located at 25985 Highway 243. Visit them online at www.idymill.com.

Fratello’s The Solis family opened Fratello’s in August of 2015 and you’ll find many of your all-time favorite Italian dishes on the menu. Lasagna, Fettuccine, Rigatoni, Manicotti, Spaghetti, and, of course, a nice variety of Pizzas. Fratello’s is located at 54295 Ridgeview Drive

Jade Mountain Asian Bistro The Solis family plans to open the only Asian restaurant on the Hill in January of 2016. Jade will serve a little bit of all things Asian - including Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese favorites, all at a price that is easy to swallow. “The menu will have a nice variety, but it won’t be overwhelming,” Luis explained. “We will also offer daily specials.” Jade Mountain Asian Bistro will be located at 26290 Highway 243 (at the former La Bella Montagna location). Operating three restaurants may be a challenge for the Solis family, but it is most certainly a labor of love. “When you

go [to Idyllwild], it is hard not to fall in love,” Luis said smiling. “The people are really nice; I couldn’t believe how friendly everyone was and when I wake up in the morning, there are beautiful views everywhere. Having the opportunity to work and live here, how could I not do it.”

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Fratello’s dining room. Below, the newly renovated bar at the Lumber Mill.PHOTOS BY JAY PENTRACK


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I n 2015, Living Free rescued its first mustang and three burros, fulfilling an original vision of Founder Emily Jo Beard.

Libby, our mustang, was born in the rugged Oregon badlands. When she was a yearling, she was rounded up with her band by the Bureau of Land Management, separated from them and shunted from one BLM gulag to another. After about a year, she was finally sold at auction and later transferred to a foster. When her foster could no longer keep her, she was at risk of being returned to BLM, which could have been a death sentence for her. Despite laws protecting wild horses and burros, returned animals can be deemed “unadoptable,” sold to kill dealers and trucked outside the country to slaughter. Although our mustang rescue and equine program is still in the planning stage, we decided to take a chance and give Libby safe haven at our sanctuary. Since her arrival, Libby is doing very well. She’s settling in amidst the tranquility, has bonded with our rescued burros and

Ray Barmore’s mares, and with patience, is learning to trust a little more each day. Nothing can replace the free range, but Living Free’s natural habitat is ideal for creating a mustang rescue unique to the region, where horses and burros can roam in a safe, pristine environment, and visitors can observe them in a natural environment. Our Mustang Initiative also will help increase awareness of the plight of the mustangs throughout the West. Since the Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act was passed, an estimated 270,000 horses and burros have been removed from public lands, leaving only about 30,000 on the range. If something doesn’t change soon, free-ranging wild horses could be gone forever. Our goal is to work with other groups to reform and enforce existing laws so herds can be humanely managed on public lands where they have thrived for centuries. The Mustang Initiative is a major undertaking and will require a great deal of support, but we believe that preserving a national treasure and symbol of our spirit — not to mention saving the lives of beautiful animals like Libby — is well worth it.



Wherever you stay in the desert cities you’ll find an abundance of dining choices; everything from fast food to fine dining. Because of the warm desert weather, patio dining is hugely popular and most restaurants take great pride in providing guests with spacious and comfortable outdoor settings. Many also include misting systems that can cool an outdoor patio by as much as 15 degrees during the hot summer months. The other nice thing about patio dining is that most places allow you to bring Fido along. With all the choices you have,

your best bet is to drop into one of the many Visitor

C e n t e r ’ s

located throughout the valley. The friendly staff will help you discover the many interesting attractions and fun things to do during your visit. Be sure to stop in and pick up maps and directories of places to dine. Online, visit www.visitpalmsprings.com and www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com for a wealth of information about the area. Listed below are the addresses of local Visitor Centers:• Palm Springs Visitor Center, 2901 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs• Greater Palm Springs CVA, 70-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage• Palm Desert Visitor Center, 73470 El Paseo, Palm Desert Enjoy your visit!

Dining in the Desert

Norma’s Restaurant at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs.PALM SPRINGS BUREAU OF TOURISM


By Sally Hedberg

T he first time I set foot in the famous Palm Springs French restaurant “Le Vallauris” was 20 years ago

when we celebrated my daughter and her husband’s first wedding anniversary. Over the years we have returned to enjoy other

special occasions. It tends to be expensive but you know the saying, “You get what you pay for!” And years ago we decided it is best to go to nice places for dinner even if we went less frequently. To say Le Vallauris is a nice restaurant would be a gross understatement. It is perhaps the best restaurant in the Coachella Valley

and is ranked among the top 100 dining establishments by Open Table in the United States. Paul Bruggemans opened Le Vallauris in 1971. Its 44 years of longevity speaks for the success of the restaurant. Paul was not new to the business starting with the famous restaurant, Le St. Germaine on Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. His clientele consisted of celebrities from the movie industry

and he quickly realized they might want a getaway in Palm Springs. He bought the George Robertson historic home (George was the son of pioneer, Nellie Coffman who started the Desert Inn in 1908) and turned it into a private club for the Hollywood set. He named it “Le Vallauris” after the classy Mediterranean resort where Picasso lived from 1948-1955. In 1973 he opened the restaurant to the public. Born in Belgium, Paul studied culinary arts in Liege, Belgium. Always the gracious host this iconic restaurateur comes to each table and greets his customers. It doesn’t matter if one is seated in the elegant inside dining areas surrounded by Flemish tapestries and Louis XV furniture or outside under the mature Ficus trees surrounded by lush landscaping, heat lamps and tiny lights, Paul will ask how everything is and thank you for coming. It is also customary for Paul to do the fresh flower arrangements which adorn each beautifully set table. Paul’s younger brother, Tony Bruggemans, is the restaurant’s

See Le Vallauris, next page

Le Vallauris: For the Love of FoodDine al fresca at Le Vallauris. Below, General Manager Tony Bruggemans and daughter Terri.

PHOTOS BY KEN LARSON


LE VALLAURISContinued from previous page

General Manager. Tony has an amazing background. After graduating from Hotelier School in Brussels, he spent 14 months in Antarctica as intendant (French for Administrator) of the first Belgian-Dutch Expedition in 1964. After immigrating to the US he became General Manager affiliated with hotels in Hawaii, Dhaka Bangladesh, and Indonesia for 40 years. He returned 16 years ago to Palm Springs to manage the family restaurant. Tony’s daughter, Terri Bruggemans, says, “My dad is the nuts and bolts of the day to day operation.” Terri left her home in Colorado and came back to the desert in 2014 to work as a manager along side her Dad and Uncle. Besides running the restaurant, Tony’s involved in the City of Palm Springs Hospitality Association and is a mentor and advisor of the Sumba Hotel School. Let’s say you are making reservations for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch at Le Vallaurus. Call or go online as early as possible especially if requesting the garden patio. Of course the most important component in a restaurant is the food and the person who prepares it.

Executive Chef Jean Paul Lair came to Le Vallauris 29 years ago. It was his second trip to the United States. He trained in Vichy, France, but most of his cooking is his own creations. He remarked “Food is always changing, it can be very trendy. People travel all over the world and are quite sophisticated about food. French food has changed from richer dishes with cream and butter. Now the food is lighter with more olive oil and fish along with grains and vegetables. We have learned to cook without flour and are 90% gluten free. The faire is Mediterranean for the most part.” Once seated, the waiter will bring to the table the daily offerings handwritten on a large board for your selections. This board, a European touch, is used to keep up with the changing menu and allows the chef to offer only the freshest ingredients available. Most of the Chef’s offerings include local and whenever possible all naturally grown or raised produce and products. There is a wide variety of appetizers and main courses for your selection, from lobster, white fish, lamb, duck, pork tenderloin, beef filet and vegetarian dishes. They are all skillfully prepared and presented by Chef Jean Paul. Some

examples are roast rack of lamb with thyme and garlic and the seared whitefish with mustard sauce. No one can turn down the tantalizing desserts, like the Grand Marnier soufflé, prepared by Pastry Chef Laurent Dellac. Every Thursday there is a Prix Fixe Weekly Dinner Menu which includes several choices of appetizer, main course and dessert, all for $59.00 per person. All menus are on the website. Chef Jean Paul and Pastry Chef Laurent have lunch time cooking demonstrations at 11 am on the second Monday of each month from (October through May.) This is a popular and fun event with participants eating the final products. Valentine’s Day is Sunday, Feb. 14, which means Le Vallauris will be having a Special Valentine’s Brunch as well as two dinner Prix Fixe dinner seating’s. The special Valentine’s dinner menu will feature 7 appetizers, 7 main courses and 4 desserts. Treating your Valentine to the Le Vallauris is sure to be a romantic, epicurean adventure. For more information about Le Vallauris venues and happenings go to www.levallauris.com or call 760-325-5059. The restaurant is located at 385 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way across from the Palm Springs Art Museum.


Idyllwild International Festival of CinemaJanuary 5-10www.idyllwildcinemafest.com

Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Under $100 Art FairFebruary 7www.artinidyllwild.org

Hot Flash and Men of Pause CD Release PartyJanuary 10 – 1 to 3 p.m.Café Aroma

Stagecoach 400Endurance ride benefitting the Idyllwild PTA and smARTSFebruary 12 - 17For more information visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-stagecoach-400-tickets-20253806681

Coming in March 2016Art Alliance of Idyllwild Eye of the Artistjudged Art Show and FundraiserMarch 7www.artinidyllwild.org

THE NATURE OF THINGS Art Exhibition by Neil Jenkins

The Town Baker in Idyllwild from February 1-29, 2016 Meet the ArtistRefreshments and fine artSaturday, February 6, 2016 from Noon-2pm Check out www.peakdancers.com and like Peakdancers Art on facebook

Idyllwild Events: Jan.-Feb. 2016

Awards from the 2015 Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema.PHOTO BY JOHN DRAKE


Desert Cities Events: Jan.-Feb. 2016Palm Springs International Film FestivalJanuary 1–11PSFilmFest.org

Palm Springs Kennel Club Dog ShowEmpire Polo Club, IndioJanuary 9-10Show Superintendent, Jack Bradshaw at (323) 727-0136 or Jack Bradshaw Show Superintendent.

Southwest Arts FestivalJanuary 29-31For more information and to inquire about artist submissions, please call or visit the website.760.347.0676www.discoverindio.com/Southwest-Arts-Festival

Steve Chase Humanitarian AwardsFebruary 6Palm Springs Convention Centerwww.discoverindio.com/Southwest-Arts-Festival

Palm Springs Fine Art FairFebruary 11-14Palm Springs Convention Center277 N Avenida Caballeros Palm Springs, CA 92262www.palmspringsfineartfair.com

Modernism WeekFebruary 11-21www.modernismweek.com

Part of the Modernism Week celebrations, which took place at the Frey House.PHOTO BY DAVID A. LEE/PALM SPRINGS BUREAU OF TOURISM


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Club Intrawest, 1 Willow Ridge

Comfort Suites, 39585 Washington St.

Courtyard, 74895 Frank Sinatra Dr.

The Inn at Deep Canyon, 74470 Abronia Trail

Deep Canyon Tennis Club, 73-120 Frank Feltrop Circle

Desert Crest MHP, 69,-400 Country Club

Desert Falls CC, 73-175 Lone Mountain

Desert Lakes, Country Club

Desert Springs Resort, Country Club

Desert Springs Spa MHP, 17-325 Johnson

Desert Springs Villas, 1091 Pinehurst Lane

Desert Willows Villas, 75 Willow Ridge

Emerald RV Park, 76950 Frank Sinatra

Executive Car Wash, 77-960 Country Club

Grand Prix Car Wash, 72-880 Dinah Shore

Harv’s Car Wash, 75-015 Sheryl

Holiday Inn, 74-675 Hwy 111

Homewood Suites, 36-999 Cook

Indian Springs MHP, 49-305 Hwy 74

Jensen’s Fine Foods, 73-601 Hwy 111

Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina

Keedy’s, 73-633 Hwy 111

Palm Desert Library, 73-300 Fred Waring

Mamacita’s, 72-286 Hwy 111

Marquis Villas, 140 S. Calle Encilia

Marriott Desert Springs, 74-855 Country Club

Marriott’s Shadow Ridge, 9003 Shadow Ridge

Mountain View Villas, 78-000 Betty Barker Way

Oasis Country Club, 42-330 Casbah Way

Palm Desert Visitors Center, 72-990 Hwy 111

Palm Royal Country Club, 78-259 Indigo Dr.

Palm Valley CC, 76-501 Begonia Ln.

Portola CC & MHP, 42-500 Portola

Residence Inn, Cook & Frank Sinatra

Whole Foods, 44459 Town Center Way

Palm Springs

Billy Reeds, 1707 N. Palm Canyon

7 Springs Resort, 950 N. Palm Canyon

All Worlds Resort, 526 Warm Sands Dr.

Best Western, 1633 S. Palm Canyon

Caliente Tropics, 411 E. Palm Canyon

Cambridge Inn, 1277 S. Palm Canyon

Camelot Theatres, 2300 Baristo Rd.

Car Wash, 645 S. Palm Canyon

Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, Museum Way

Chase Hotel, 200 W Arenas

Cimarron Villas, 67-601 30th

Club Trinided Resort, 1900 E. Palm Canyon

Colony Palms Hotel, 572 N. Indian Canyon

Comfort Inn, 390 S. Indian Canyon

Desert Isle Inn, 2555 E. Palm Canyon

El Dorado MHP, E. Palm Canyon

Extended Stay, 1400 Tahquitz Canyon

Happy Traveler RV, Mesquite

Horizon Mobile Home Park, E. Palm

Hyatt Regency Suites, 285 N. Palm Canyon

Jensen’s Fine Foods, 2445 E. Palm Canyon

Koffi, 1700 S. Camino Real

Koffi, 515 N. Palm Canyon

Corridor Stores, 515 N. Palm Canyon

Palm Springs Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way

Liquor Store, 184 S. Sunrise Way

Manhattan’s in the Desert, 2665 E. Palm Canyon

Marriott Courtyard, 1300 E. Tahquitz Canyon

Mizel Senior Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way

Movie Colony Resort, 726 N. Palm Canyon

Ocotillo Lodge, 1111 E. Palm Canyon

Orbit Inn, 562 W. Arenas Rd.

P.S. Tennis Club, 701 W. Baristo Rd.

P.S. View Estates, 6300 Bolero Rd

Palm Canyon MHP, 1880 S. Palm Canyon

Palm Canyon Resort, 2800 S. Palm Canyon

Palm Liquor, 430 S. El Cielo

Palm Springs Canyon Resort, 2800 S. Palm Canyon

Parkview Mobile Estates, 393 W. Mesquite

Pepper Tree Inn, 622 N. Indian Canyon

Pinocchio Restaurant, 134 Tahquitz Canyon

Quality Lodge, 1269 E. Palm Canyon

Royal Sun Inn, 1700 S. Palm Canyon

Safari MHP, 2601 Cherokee

Tram Visitor Center, 2901 N. Palm Canyon

Travelodge, 333 E. Palm Canyon

Vagabond Resort, 1699 S. Palm Canyon

Vista Mirage Resort, 574 S. Warm Sands Drive

World Gym, 1751 N. Sunrise Way

Worldmark, 1177 N. Palm Canyon

Rancho Mirage

Blue Sky MHP, 70260 Hwy 111

Chamber Visitor Center, Bob Hope & Hwy 111

Colony MHP, 70-377 Gerald Ford

Desert Dreamer, 69-850 Hwy 111

Elephant Car Wash, 71-490 Hwy 111

Hilton Garden Inn, 71-700 Hwy 111

Ivory Ranch Country Club, Varner & Cook

Las Palmas Resort, 41000 Bob Hope Dr.

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Rancho Mirage Library, 71-100 Hwy 111

Mission Hills CC, 8484 Mission Blvd.

Quality Suites,69-151 E. Palm Canyon

Rancho Mirage MHP, 69-975 Frank Sinatra

Westin Mission Hills Villas, Dinah Shore Dr.

Thermal

Red Earth Casino, 3095 Hwy 86

Thousand Palms

Thermal Library 11691 West Dr.

Red Roof Inn Varner TP

Thousand Palms RV, Washington & I-10

Yucca Valley

California Welcome Center, 56-711 29 Palms Hwy

Country Club MHP, 54-999 Martinez

Yucca Senior Center, 57-088 29 Palms Hwy

West Los Angeles

Factors Famous Deli, 9420 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles

Whole Foods, 239 Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills Market, 303 Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills

Lee’s Market, 2305 Ocean Park, Santa Monica

Co-Opportunity Market, 1525 Broadway, Santa Monica

Pacific Palisades Library, 861 Alma Real, Pacific Palisades

Ronny’s Market, 16636 Marques Avenue, Pacific Palisades

San Fernando Valley

Follow Your Heart, 21825 Sherman Way, Canoga Park

Weilers Deli, 22323 Sherman Way, Canoga Park

Encino Auto Spa, 17661 Ventura Blvd., Encino

Subway, 23705 Malibu Road, Malibu

Whole Foods, 4520 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks

M & M Market, 12903 Moorpark St., Studio City

The Grocery Bag, 22722 Roscoe Blvd., West Hills

Fields Market, 23221 Saticoy, West Hills

Santa Barbara County

Whole Foods, 3761 State St., Santa Barbara

Ralph’s, 2840 De la Vina, Santa Barbara

Ralph’s, 5100 Hollister, Santa Barbara

Albertson’s, 3801 State Street, Santa Barbara

Albertson’s, 5801 Calle Real, Goleta

Albertson’s, 6951 Hollister, Goleta

Lazy Acres, 302 Meigs Road, Santa Barbara

Albertson’s, 1018 Casitas Pass Road, Carpinteria

Santa Cruz Market, 5701 Hollister, Goleta

Rudy’s, 5688 Calle Real, Goleta

Santa Cruz Market, 300 W. Montecito, Santa Barbara

Foodland Market, 1501 San Andreas, Santa Barbara

La Salsa, 3987 State St. (5 pts Center), Santa Barbara

McConnells, 2000 Mission Street, Santa Barbara

K-Mart, 6700 Hollister, Goleta

Crown Liquor, 2 North Milpas, Santa Barbara

Carwash, 112 W. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara

South Bay

Whole Foods, Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo

Abe’s Liquor, 240 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach

Whole Foods, 405 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach

Del Amo Car Wash, 20529 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance

Ventura County

Mayflower Market, 105 E. High St., Moorpark

Valley Produce, 1117 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley

Rite Aid, 1159 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley

Metro Station, Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley

Pete’s Breakfast House, 2041 E. Main St, Ventura

Village Mart, 1559 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura

Brophy Bros, 1559 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura

Lassens, 4071 E. Main St, Ventura

76 Union, 1121 S. Victoria Ave, Ventura

Shell, 5801 Valentine Rd, Ventura

Ojai Car Wash, 11500 N. Ventura Ave, Oakview

Red Barn Liquor, 1285 N. Ventura Ave, Oakview

Ojai Liquor, 301 W. Ojai Ave, Ojai

Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave, Ojai

Harbor Mart, 2800 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard

Harbor Landing, 2810 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard

Marine Mail Stop, 3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard

Shell Gas, 1604 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo

Trader Joes/Image Resorts, 363 Carmen Dr., Camarillo

Cronies, 370 N. Lantana, Camarillo

Ponderosa Car Wash, 255 Arneil Rd, Camarillo

Metro Station, 30 Lewis Rd, Camarillo

Burger Barn, 5000 Santa Rosa Rd, Camarillo

Danielles Donuts, 4575 Pleasant Valley Rd, Camarillo

Alamo Restaurant, 2395 Michael Dr, Newbury Park

Café Aroma, 2130 Newbury Rd. Newbury Park

Natural Café, 1714 Newbury Rd, Newbury Park

Trader Joes/Tennis Shop, N. Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks

Whole Foods, 740 N. Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks

Starbucks, 111 S. Westlake Blvd, Thousand Oaks

Natural Café, 968 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village

Orange County

West Marine, 34467 Golden Lantern, Dana Point

Dana Wharf, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point

Proud Mary’s Deli, 34689 Golden Lantern, Dana Point

Dana Point Library, 33840 Niguel Rd, Dana Point

Bagel & Expresso, 309 N. Euclid, Fullerton

Farmer Boys, 1446 N. Harbor, Fullerton

Hungry Bear Restaurant, 2219 N. Harbor, Fullerton

Polly’s Café, 136 N. Raymond, Fullerton

Seagate Market, 16101 Bolsa Chica, Huntington Beach

Mako Matt’s, 6423 Edinger, Huntington Beach

Irvine Train Station, Ada /Alton / Barrance, Irivne

Whole Foods, 283 Broadway St, Laguna Beach

Coffee Café, 392 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach

Shirley’s Bagel’s, 324 Ocean, Laguna Beach

Market, 120 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach

My Galley Coffee, 500 E. Balboa, Newport Beach

Promelis Market, 508 E. Balboa, Newport Beach

Balharbor Liquor, 610 E. Balboa, Newport Beach

Island Market, 500 S. Bay Front, Newport Beach

San Shi Go, 205 Main, Newport Beach

Davey’s Locker, 400 Main St, Newport Beach

Wilma’s Patio, 203 Marine Ave, Newport Beach

Newport Landing, 309 Palm Street, Newport Beach

Lido Book Store, 3424 Via Oporto #1, Newport Beach

Orange Hand Car Wash, 4301 E. Chapman Ave, Orange

Pier Market, 618 Avenue Victoria, San Clemente

Beach Front Liquor, 2320 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente

Las Golodrinas, 27124 Paseo Espada, San Juan Capistrano

Whole Foods, 2847 Park Ave, Tustin

The Coffee Grove, 17769 Santiago Rd, Villa Park

Villa Park Pharmacy, 17817 Santiago Rd, Villa Park

Advertiser IndexNew Spirit Vacation Homes .............................. IFC/Pg 1

Morongo Casino ....................... IBC

Palm Springs Subaru .................. BC

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians ............................................. 3

Amore Retreat ............................ 21

Art Alliance of Idyllwild ............... 5

Art Bastard .................................. 39

Alhatti Christian Retreat ........... 27

Bill Cochran Real Estate ............ 21

Café Aroma ................................. 15

Cahuilla Casino ........................... 33

Desert Moving Co. ..................... 33

Fern Creel Medical ..................... 13

Ferro ............................................. 27

Fratello’s ....................................... 37

Grand Idyllwild Lodge .................. 2

Higher Grounds .......................... 27

Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro ............................................. 23

Idyllwild Arts Academy .............. 11

Idyllwild Hypnotherapy .............. 19

Idyllwild Ice Cream and Jerky ... 37

La Casita Mexican Restaurant .... 9

Living Free Animal Sanctuary ... 29

Neil Jenkins Art Exhibition ....... 45

Palm Springs Animal Shelter ..... 41

Royal Holiday .............................. 17

Silent Valley Club ........................ 26

Sky Island Organics .................... 17

The Fort ....................................... 35

Thousand Trails .......................... 37

Tommy’s Kitchen ........................ 19

Village Properties-Johnny Wilson........................................... 15

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