Business Changes

Openings, closings, movers and shakers, changes of all sorts in Idyllwild’s business community can be found here …

Actress finds home and new career on the Hill
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Actress finds home and new career on the Hill

By David JeromeCorrespondent Marisa Quintanilla has lived in Idyllwild for about 2 1/2 years. Her business here, Wildland Organics, is about to celebrate its anniversary Oct. 31. An active vocalist, photographer and visual artist, she is best known as an actor. Her role as “Huilen” in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” embedded her…

New building projects have residents up in arms

New building projects have residents up in arms

But what are the facts to help you decide? Two multi-unit project plans in town have some residents concerned, particularly Sharon and Glen Baker, and Jeff Taylor, who began a petition some weeks ago to “stop the development of high-density housing in the Idyllwild area,” according to the petition. The smaller of the two projects…

The Creekstone reopens
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The Creekstone reopens

Bob BogardContributed The Creekstone opened July 15 in Idyllwild. Originally built in 1947, The Creekstone is nestled in the wooded mountain landscape of Idyllwild. The fully renovated hotel features nine guest suites and a great room that combines an original rustic fireplace with eclectic furnishings. The hotel’s storybook-inspired architecture dates back to when the building…

Gidget’s Game Room opens July 2
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Gidget’s Game Room opens July 2

By Ann SmithReporter There is literally a new game in town! Longtime resident Jenny Kirchner and partner Nicole Smith-Merry will be opening Gidget’s Game Room Friday, July 2. In the past, the space housed a video store. As it happens, Kirchner is a former journalist and photographer for the Idyllwild Town Crier. She learned much…

The Rustic Theatre opens for business
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The Rustic Theatre opens for business

Graham and Gail Sutherland purchased The Rustic Theatre, now renamed The Rustic Theatre and Entertainment Center, Oct. 24, 2020. In the middle of the pandemic, the theater was unable to open to show movies until last weekend. According to the website, the theater was originally opened as a side job for Nina and Glenn Froehlich,…

New restaurant opens its doors
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New restaurant opens its doors

Stevie Davis and Jennifer Muir have spent most of their adult lives in the restaurant business. They’ve worked their way from working at other restaurants to owning their own catering company. Now, they have taken the next step — opening their own restaurant. While they are only in the beginning of this grand adventure, they…

Wildland Organics opens new store
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Wildland Organics opens new store

Wildland Organics offers eco-conscious hair and body care products, helping people live a healthy and organic lifestyle. On Halloween, Wildland Organics officially opened a new storefront in Oakwood Village — a dream come true for owners Marisa Quintanilla and Daane Griffeth. “We’ve always loved this spot,” Quintanilla said. “We wanted to open a shop but…