Programs, Workshops, & Special Events
Spirit Mountain offers year-round programs and retreats at our historic facility in Idyllwild and off-site across Southern California. We host writing and songwriting workshops, recovery programs, and more, as well as the Idyllwild community’s annual solstice and equinox celebrations.
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Summer 2025
Energy Healing: with Suzy and Janette
July 26, 2025 1p-3p SMR Hill House
Come relax and get nurtured with a complimentary, individual, mini-energy healing session (20 minutes) with local healers, both of whom have many years of healing experience, including working with female veterans with PTSD.
Suzie Bennett is a licensed massage therapist certified in energy medicine. Suzie has held workshops in vibration healing, energy healing, infant massage, and energy healing for babies..
Janette Johnson is a seasoned licensed psychotherapist and was a licensed Minister at Agape Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. Both have many years of healing experience, including working with female veterans with PTSD.
No appointment necessary ~ first come, first served
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
For more information, contact us at 951-634-4048 or via email.
Intuition
Monday July 28 9:30a-3p
We will gather via Zoom from 9:30 am to 11:00 am and then we will reconvene at 2:30 pm to share the gleanings of the day.
Join our SMR Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 857 4292 0740
Password: 017109
Science with Larry
Late Bronze Age Collapse
Wednesday August 6 7PM (note new time)
Find out about a time 3200 years ago when some of the greatest civilizations in the world at the time collapsed; find out about why this happened, that it was much more than the destruction caused by fierce invaders.
Recent Events
New Moon Drum Circle
Wed July 23 6:00PM
When it comes to the spiritual aspects of the new moon, many people participate in new moon rituals where they may meditate on their personal desires, dreams and intentions. The new moon is rich with symbolism and it represents a time of great self-awareness where hopes and visions for the future can be manifested.
If you have a drum, please bring it or use one of ours.
All our welcome. Donations are appreciated.
Beauty: Come Back to the Tender Reaches of Your Writing: A Women's Writing Workshop
July 22, 2025 10a-1p POSTPONED
New date and times to be determined after Katya's in-person workshop August 8-10, 2025
Join a community of women's voices as we gain strength and awareness that will manifest in our writing. Morning writing and discussion will be led by Katya Williams.
Katya Williamson, MFA, Facilitator, International and national group leader, Writer-in-Residence at Spirit Mountain Retreat, UCR/UCLA Extension Instructor focusing on the power of women.
Single session $60, or $100 for both sessions.
Please register below or via email or call 951-634-4048.
Idyllwild Songwriters Festival
The Garden at Spirit Mountain
July 12, 2025
Debuts of songs written from the week-long Songwriters Retreat will be presented during the Idyllwild Songwriters Festival — a free outdoor public event, benefitting the work of the Idyllwild Help Center.
The mission of the festival is to promote original singer-songwriters and wider awareness of Idyllwild as an arts community and destination.
For more information, call Spirit Mountain at (951) 634-4048 or via email.
Idyllwild Listening Room Songwriting Retreat
July 6-12, 2025
Writers at all levels of development, from first timers to pros, are welcome to experience ‘Community Through Co-Writing’ amidst the high mountain pines of Idyllwild during the July 6-12 Retreat at Spirit Mountain.
All Listening Room Retreats are facilitated by founder and internationally acclaimed songwriter Brett Perkins, past C.E.O. of the National Academy of Songwriters and Publisher of SongTalk magazine, whose voice and songs appear on numerous commercial releases, films, television placements.
Housing and meals booked separately by participants to provide greater budgeting flexibility. Housing assistance available upon request. Interest free monthly payments available.
Put Your Pride On LGBTQ+/Allies
June 28, 2025, 2pm onwards
St. Hugh’s, 25525 Tahquitz Dr, Idyllwild
Free Pride event for the entire Idyllwild community!
BBQ refreshments provided, but bring your best potluck sides or desserts. Music and Dancing! Open to all!
Return to Yourself
Virtual Support Group for Women Vets with PTSD
June 24, 2025 6:00-7:00pm
This virtual mini-retreat/support group is for women veterans who have attended retreats at Spirit Mountain or who plan to attend in the future.
Call 951-634-4048 prior to the meeting if you have any concerns about using Zoom.
Reclaiming Beauty as a Touchstone of Courage: Women's Writing Workshop
June 24 2025 10 am-1 pm
Online via Zoom
Join a community of women writers for morning writing, coffee and discussion led by Katya Williams.
Katya Williamson, MFA, Facilitator, International and national group leader, Writer-in-Residence at Spirit Mountain Retreat, UCR/UCLA Extension Instructor focusing on the power of women.
Please register below or via email or call 951-634-4048.
Energy Healing with Suzie & Janette
June 21, 2025, 1 pm - 3 pm
Hill House
Come relax and get nurtured with a complimentary, individual, mini-energy healing session (20 minutes) with local healers Suzie Bennett and Janette Johnson.
Suzie Bennett is a licensed massage therapist certified in energy medicine. Suzie has held workshops in vibration healing, energy healing, infant massage, and energy healing for babies. Janette Johnson is a seasoned licensed psychotherapist and was a licensed Minister at Agape Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. Both have many years of healing experience, including working with female veterans with PTSD.
No appointment necessary — first one, first served.
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
Summer Solstice Celebration
SUNDAY JUNE 22 4PM Idyllwild’s annual celebration of the Summer Solstice Honoring the Wonder of Mother Earth
Observe the change of the seasons with music, community, and great food. The Local Color Choir will be adding their color through their lovely music. There will be readings of poetry. Please bring finger foods to share after the our Celebration. Children are welcome.
It will all be happening in the garden (under the parachute) at Spirit Mountain.
For more information, please feel free to contact Mary Morse at (951) 634-4048 or via email.
The Verse for Now
Poetry & Music from Jacqueline Suskin, Mandy Kahn, & Jenny O.
May 25, 2025
4PM POETRY READINGS in the garden at Spirit Mountain
5:30PM BOOK SIGNING, MUSIC, & RECEPTION at Speakeasy Books & the stage at The Collective
Please join on Sunday, May 25th, as we set our outdoor events season into motion with an enthralling evening of poetry and music, co-hosted by Speakeasy Books and curated by Nicole Disson.
Celebrated poets Jaqueline Suskin and Mandy Kahn will give readings from their newest collections in the garden at Spirit Mountain. Book signings will proceed next door in the Collective's courtyard, with a musical set by songwriter Jenny O., after hours food provided by Raven Hill and specialty cocktails by Ferro.
Reclaiming Beauty as a Touchstone of Courage
Writing and meditation retreat with Katya Williamson, MFA
May 16-18, 2025
Idyllwild, CA
This retreat will offer simple writing exercises and meditative sessions to help restore our courage in these chaotic times. We will utilize the books “Beauty: The Invisible Embrace, Rediscovering the True Sources of Compassion, Serenity and Hope” by John O’Donohue, and “The Heart of Democracy,” by Parker J. Palmer to enliven our sessions meeting in a larger circle, small groups and one on one gatherings.
Cost:
$325 Weekend Program and Overnight Accommodations
$200 In-Person Program only (No overnight accommodation)
Deposit of half cost due by May 9, 2025
