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Dear Creative: Imagine sipping tea in the forest in a cozy sweater next to a mahogany desk filled with paints + crayons. WELCOME TO FOREST HEAVEN.
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Note: Trip guides include both places I’ve visited and ones that come highly recommended - I do the deep-dive so you don’t have to!
Hot take: As an LA’er - Joshua Tree + Ojai are not for me - the desert makes my ocean soul claustrophobic🧜♀️. I haven’t felt actual relief from the city until I found Idyllwild.

This homie mountain town is like being in Colorado but 2.5 hours from LA. Friendly locals, great hikes, charming shops.
👋 🦄 Hiii I’m Margaret: basically your creative housemate. I came here for a solo Q4 biz & art retreat - if you want to learn how to plan one + get creative inspiration: follow me here and join my newsletter!
What to expect:
🍁 SEASONS (hi foliage!! rain! snow! IN SOCAL?!)
⛰️ Fresh Mountain Air + Hiking + Nature + TREES GALORE
✨ Cute shops and town