Property owner Erin O’Neill-Beck leads visitors.

The Idyllwild

A leisurely stroll to the stream

Garden Club offers an exceptional treat during the Festival. Visitors will enjoy Lemon Lilies in a delightful stream-side stroll on private property within feet of a shuttle drop-off. The O’Beck Garden is nestled in a shady glen that not only has Lemon Lilies in situ, but provides docents who will point out a number of our lovely and unique native flowers. There are elderberry, columbine, mountain azalea, pink mountain current, monkey flower, thimbleberry, ferns and more, all in a tree shaded habitat on Strawberry Creek. The terrain is not difficult although wheelchairs and walkers are not recommended. The average visit is 20-30 minutes, but visitors may stay and sit a spell. The O’Beck Garden is a scheduled Shuttle Stop. There is also roadside parking at the Garden location.

Guided Strolls start at 11 am and the last one starts at 3 pm, on Saturday and Sunday. The tickets ($5 per person, or $10 per family-children are free) may be purchased in town, or on site. All proceeds go to help the non-profit Garden Club continue building the native plant demonstration garden, educational events and beautification projects around Idyllwild. Addl. Information at www.idyllwildgardenclub.com, or 951-659-2907 / 858-472-4337.

Harold Voorhies points out Lemon Lilies

Edith Brix explains the native flora streamside