We have participated in classes with both Ann and Peter and cannot speak highly enough of the two…read moreand the programs offered through Hilltop. They truly make learning enjoyable by engaging the kids and offering them "outside of the box" learning and encouragement and I just want to express my sincerest appreciation to them both for the positive impact they have had in my own child's learning experience. Idyllwild gained a priceless asset to the community when they decided to move here!

From the owner: We provide educational services, including ongoing classes, special events and tutoring and…read morementoring for homeschool and public school children as well as for adults in all academic areas. Our focus is on nature connection and the practice and science of connecting to and taking care of ourselves, each other and Mother Earth. We offer outdoor experiences with a focus on connecting with nature through nature walks, foraging and permaculture gardening. Finally, we offer instruction in Tai Chi (Taiji Quan) for all ages.

Troy of Paloma Investigative Services helped my brother find his birth family after decades of…read moreunanswered questions. My brother was adopted in 1970 through a closed adoption, and we had virtually no information to work with. We cannot thank Troy enough for the countless hours, dedication, and genuine care he put into helping our family. He handled every step with professionalism, compassion, and sensitivity, especially when reaching out to DNA matches and potential family members. This was an emotional and deeply important journey for our family, and Troy treated it with the respect and care it deserved. We are incredibly grateful for his work and would highly recommend him to anyone searching for answers.

I've been in the biz for 30 years. Troy is the real deal, excellent service on a serve kind of a…read morerush. Performance combined with excellent communication, would use again in a heartbeat. Total pro.

We had a small staff retreat (20 people) there. Living and meeting in Emerson Hall and some of the…read moresurrounding cabins was great. Beautiful setting, serene and tranquil. Camp staff very gracious and accommodating (even when we showed up late for meals a bunch of times!). They are continuing to improve the facilities and add things. Food was very tasty and a notch above typical camp food; they did a great job accommodating our special needs dieters. I love the strong faith emphasis at the center, with banners proclaiming the Christian purposes of the camp. What a great place to come and spend time with Jesus -- or to meet Him for the first time! We definitely plan to come again.

The staff is absolutely incredible (dedicated, joyful, and servant-hearted). The location is…read moreabsolutely beautiful, the campus is clean, and I highly recommend!

Shannon was amazing to work with. We had multiple conversations over the phone before we came up to…read moreunderstand our likes and dislikes. Our first trip up, we saw 4 homes, and out of those, we found our dream home. Shannon was always professional and considerate of our needs. She was patient and  understanding and always looked out for us in the closing process. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to purchase a home in the Idyllwild area.

After an online search to find an agent to help my wife and I buy our first home in Idyllwild, we…read morechose Robin, not only because of his 39 years of experience, but because he grew up and still lives in Idyllwild. We had hoped he would have an intimate knowledge of the community and of the homes in the area. We were right. Not only did he help us find our perfect home, he patiently walked us through the entire process from beginning until we closed escrow. He was always there to answer all our questions and being first-timers, we had a lot. Robin went above and beyond when we encountered a difficult seller and we were so grateful that we had Robin's experience and wisdom to get the deal to closing. If you are planning to buy in Idyllwild we would highly recommend Robin Oates, he's very professional, incredibly knowledgeable and a really nice guy!

Camp is small but nice. Some camp sites have tents which is good if you don't want to lug a lot of…read moregear with you to camp. Meals are in the chow hall, so you don't need to prepare your own meals, which is also nice. Last year we had to bring a cook trailer to camp and tents/cots. His year we were able to pack a little lighter. Staff was very friendly. There merit badge choices aren't as extensive as other camps, but they offer quite a few required merit badges. Camp Emerson is a good place for summer camp!

This is the worst run Boy Scout Camp I have ever had the displeasure of attending. The Camp…read moreDirector and everyone in the headquarters (aside from the Medic) will tell you nothing but lies the entire week you are there. They will promise to fix things yet nothing will change. The Director also has an ABSURD policy to shut down almost EVERY program/activity at the slightest hint of a lightning storm even if there is no lightning or thunder for at least 10 miles. I had to literally threaten the Director to open up the swimming pool just to make sure my boys had a chance to finish their merit badges. We were also placed in the absolute worst campground despite registering very early. This meant we had to trudge/crawl up a massive mountain 5 or 6 times a day in 90 degree weather. We were all exhausted by mid-day and ended up taking down backpacks filled with our daily needs just to avoid climbing up the MASSIVE hill too many times. There is clearly a disconnect and lack of unity between the staff and the upper management. The counselors are trying their best but they are clearly poorly trained and as a result take the brunt of the complaints. We had several boys that just needed to qualify for archery and rifle but because they overbooked the archery and rifle classes they decided to eliminate all shooting for anyone not in class. They even canceled all shooting on Friday which was ridiculous. The food was okay but nothing to write home about and they have no restrooms near the dining hall which makes no sense. I talked to at least 10 scoutmasters and all of them said they would never attend this camp again. I would highly encourage you to look elsewhere for a Boy Scout summer camp. There are much better summer camps to pick from and in much prettier locations.

Amazing workshop and so happy with our creations- plenty of color and texture options - we will be…read moreback!

This is such an amazing experience--a must-do if already in Idyllwild, but worth a trip up the…read moremountain just for a class with Jon! He is an absolute gem and is super patient and kind while guiding you through the step-by-step process of creating a piece. He says he loves teaching his craft, and it shows! I will definitely return to make another piece and will recommend to anyone who wants a unique experience you won't forget!

We just purchased a home in Idyllwild and worked with Alex and Stephanie as our realtors. They were…read morefabulous at every step of the process, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. In addition to sharing tons of valuable information and keeping us updated along the way, they were warm, welcoming, and reinforced for us how truly special this mountain community is. I would recommend them highly to anyone looking to move to the Idyllwild area.

we buy and sell a lot of real estate. in my experience, an agent who has the tiniest clue about…read morewhat they're doing is a rarity. Dora Dillman, IDYLLWILD REALITY, is the exception. my wife and son met with Joe McNabb (also with IDYLLWILD REALITY) on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Dora was the listing agent. we wrote an offer on Sunday. offer was accepted on Monday. escrow opened on Tuesday. two weeks to the day later, we signed loan docs. when everybody's on their game, dotting every "i" and crossing every "t," things go quickly. many thanks to Joe and Dora. appreciate you guys staying on top of things. looking forward to being nearly neighbors.

Love everything about Idyllwild Arts Academy! Supportive faculty, beautiful campus, and great all…read morearound arts departments!

ive been going for 13 years for the arty summer camp. It is truly an amazing camp, they build such…read morea positive community and oppertunities to flourish your art. i would reccomend it to anyone thinking of going