Comments on: Fawnskin History: Fawn Lodge Update

By: Tim McDonald (Kesterson)

Tim McDonald (Kesterson) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:21:08 +0000

I lived in Fawnskin through the ’70′s and my mom was a waitress at the Fawn Lodge for many years. Back then Doug Lamb(sp.?) worked the bar, Ronny Arbo was a bus boy and the Ables owned it (or leased it) from Lee Baker. It was a very popular dining spot back then, we actually lived in the small apartment on the side, across from the fire dept. The place was supposedly haunted, had many experiences as a kid listening to the ghostly chatter and spooks running around upstairs. Had several people stay in our apt but when the spirits started their pranks, most would get out ! I have many fond memories of that place, as does Mom !

By: GG (Gossip Girl)

GG (Gossip Girl) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:05:02 +0000

Hi Judy, thanks for commenting. I am sure Eileen would like to talk to your family about the time when it was the House of Wilson. I’ll pass your email to her.

By: Judy Wilson

Judy Wilson — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:14:18 +0000

I just read the history of Fawn Lodge or House of Wilson as we remember it. My husband and his family bought the lodge in 1946 and sold it in the mid 70′s. I don’t know where you got the divorce idea, but there was never a divorce in our family. Glenn and Jackie Wilson are both deceased now and Rob and I live in Orange County. Rob’s brother, Gary and his family live in Rancho Santa Fe. My family owned the Fawnskin market from 1958 to the mid 70′s. It was a beautiful, clean store then. My dad, Gene Mustoe sold it when he retired. We really value the years that we spent living in Fawnskin, and are so happy to see so much interest in that beautiful little town. Judy Mustoe Wilson

By: GG (Gossip Girl)

GG (Gossip Girl) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:18:09 +0000

Thanks for leaving us a note. We are still looking for people who worked at the lodge if you know of anyone.

By: C Anderson

C Anderson — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:58:37 +0000

As a little boy growing up in Fawnskin, I would pal around with the grandson of Mr. Wilson of the Fawn Lodge (circa 1968). We would have lunch there daily and took full advantage of the endless sodas from the bar. At the beginning of my High school years, My sister who was an assistant chef at the Lodge landed me a busboy job. I continued to work there for five years eventually moving into the kitchen. It was a great establishment.

By: GG (Gossip Girl)

GG (Gossip Girl) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:46:31 +0000

Thanks for clarifying Kathy and I’ll look forward to a tour when you guys get up here for a visit!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:59:42 +0000

While we do have an “open door” policy for the Lodge, it is usually with our permission, knowledge, and one of us being present. Remember: accessing or entering someone’s property without their permission is tresspassing! If anyone would like access to the Lodge they should contact one of us first!

By: GG (Gossip Girl)

GG (Gossip Girl) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:18:28 +0000

Yep, Kathy said they have an open door policy. Maybe they could sell tickets for tours to raise more funds (kidding, I’m kidding).

By: SHARON

SHARON — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:21:53 +0000

Anybody can have access to the Lodge if they want, I believe I have keys. The owners are planning on coming out this summer to have a look see again, it would be nice to see it up and running but not in my lifetime