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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Spring 2025
If You're Serious About Your Spiritual Recovery
June 14: Steps 10, 11, 12 9:00 am to Noon
Free for persons in 12 step recovery (AA, NA, Al-Anon, ACA, CoDA, EA, OA, SSA, etc. )
Please let us know if you’re coming.
For information, reach us at 951-659-2523 or via email:
DONATE HERE: We greatly depend on the support from our friends.
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.
Donations are appreciated!
Return to Yourself Virtual Support Group for Women Vets with PTSD
Every other Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm June 24, 2025
The last few years of worldwide pandemic, wars, politics, and all of the other craziness in the world have been a big trigger for lots of people who have experienced trauma.
We believe that it really helps to be able to talk about it and remind ourselves that we are not alone.
A number of you have requested this possibility - so here it is!
This virtual mini-retreat/support group is for women vets who have attended retreats at Spirit Mountain or who plan to attend in the future.
Join us via zoom by clicking on the button:
If you have a Zoom account, sign in:
Meeting ID: 830 3450 1995 Password: 389858
If you want join us by phone (audio only), just dial:
1 669 900 9128 and enter Meeting ID: 830 3450 1995 Password: 389858
Just call at 951-634-4048 at any time prior to the meeting if you have any concerns about using Zoom.
NEW MOON DRUM CIRCLE
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25 6PM The energy of the new moon helps people grow spiritually as they seek out the moon’s healing energy.
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.
For more information, please feel free to contact Mary Morse at (951) 634-4048 or via email.
Donations are always appreciated!
Put Your Pride On LGBTQ+/Allies
June 28, 2025, 2pm onwards
St. Hugh’s
Free Pride event for the Idyllwild community! BBQ refreshments provided, but bring your best potluck sides or desserts. Music and Dancing! Open to all!
Idyllwild Songwriters Festival
July 12, 2025 Debuts of co-writes from the week will once again be presented during the Idyllwild Songwriters Festival 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.
All happening in Spirit Mountain Retreat's beautiful garden.
For more information, call Spirit Mountain Retreat Center at (951) 634-4048 or via email.
Donations are appreciated!
Please support one of our very special Hosted Groups
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, California during the July 6-12 Idyllwild Listening Room Songwriting Retreat at Spirit Mountain.
(Housing and meals booked separately by participants to provide greater budgeting flexibility. Housing assistance available upon request. Interest free monthly payments available.)
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.
More information at:
Past Events
WEDNESDAY JUNE 11 3PM
Find out about the diffferent types of vehicles — plug-in hybrids, hybrids, electric fuel cell, hydrogen combustion as well as gas and electric — and what happens in a gas engine, what goes on in an electric motor and battery. See how the features/performance of electric compares to gas.
For more information, please feel free to contact Mary Morse at (951) 634-4048 or via email.
Donations are always welcome and appreciated.
Science of Vehicles: from gas-powered to electric
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
Energy Healing with Suzie & Janette
May 10, 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,
JANETTE JOHNSON and SUZIE BENNETT.
Both have many years of healing experience, including working with female veterans with PTSD. No appointment necessary ~ first one, first served
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
