Openings, closings, movers and shakers, changes of all sorts in Idyllwild’s business community can be found here …
In Idyllwild’s commercial core, businesses come, go, and change ownership and business models. Staying profitable in a small town that depends on both local support and tourist dollars is demanding. Two businesses, both art-based, are closing shop – Lightbender Art Studios on Highway 243 and Jerry Art in Oakwood Village. A third is changing its…
After 52 years of operation, Knotty Pine Cabins on Pine Crest Avenue closed its doors on July 16. It ends a long run of serving mountain visitors that began in 1964 when Doug and Bonnie Reed, Doug’s mother Elizabeth Wood, daughter Callie and son Ed became a family of innkeepers. Over the years, management changed…
Dr. Lauren Chandler, Idyllwild resident, has had a chiropractic practice in Hemet for more than 20 years, catering primarily to older clients. She has been an Idyllwild resident for the past six years and is in the process of relocating her practice to Idyllwild. She opened her Idyllwild office on Tuesday, June 14. Schooled at…
The Johnsons, Jay, Jason and Steve are again operating Village Market, having taken it back as a result of the default of previous business operators and are actively seeking an experienced and knowledgeable buyer for the business. They will retain the real property once a new business buyer is secured. And finally, the wildly successful…
Chris and Melody Johnston’s Middle Ridge Winery, headquartered in Idyllwild, is in the process of a “soft opening” of its first Idyllwild tasting room. Winemaker Chris develops wines in his Idyllwild laboratory but sets up wine production in Temecula. Although there is a Middle Ridge tasting room in Old Town Temecula at Crush and Brew…
It’s happening. Ferro, the long awaited Frank and Lori Ferro eatery is scheduled to open to the public the weekend of July 4. Currently in “soft opening” mode, for invited guests only, Ferro promises to add a fresh element of class to Hill cuisine, and with a full bar, bring delight to mixology enthusiasts. Mariah…
Arribas Mexican Restaurant reboots with an all-new menu, including an expanded shrimp entrée section with seven gourmet shrimp dishes, under new management of Carol and Juan Martinez. Returning chefs Kiki and Alphonso will up-level Arribas’ menus, according to Carol. Carol invited patrons to sample Arriba happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday…
The iconic Grey Squirrel clothing store is gone. The building is empty. The “For rent” sign also is gone. Plans to construct a two-story self-storage facility at Fern Valley Corner may face obstacles both from neighboring businesses and residents, as well as from the county. Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency Program Administrator Wendell…
Four Seasons Nursery, on Highway 243 across from the Shell station, reopened for the season on Friday, April 3, according to owner Lisa Shinkle. And, just as many in town used the Easter weekend to plant flowers, Shinkle said she had put everything out on display over the weekend, just to pull it back in…
Lake Hemet Market closed Monday, Nov. 10, until sometime in January or February for renovations. Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, which owns the building, is making the renovations. Send your business updates to becky@towncrier.com.
