The “Setting the Stage” series continues with a look at Josie Packard’s bedroom inside the Blue Pine Lodge. The scene with Josie quietly humming is one of the first scenes in the Pilot Episode of Twin Peaks. Her bedroom, however, was not often seen during seasons 1 and 2.
Following the Pilot Episode’s opening credits and a brief establishing shot of the Blue Pine Lodge, the scene cuts to a Russian Wolfhound lamp and Josie Packard humming while looking in a mirror. This incredibly short scene was the first and only appearance of Josie’s bedroom in season 1.
The scene was shot at the Kiana Lodge located at 14976 Sandy Hook Rd NE, in Poulsbo, Washington. Thanks to the former InTwinPeaks.com website, we know exactly where the “bedroom” was located.
I’ve previously mentioned how important that now defunct site was to obsessive fans like myself. The work Charles did was invaluable to the Twin Peaks fan community. So I’m presenting his page for this scene as a tribute (click on the image to enlarge). He tells a fantastic story about how he found the location.
Here are individual images from the Pilot Episode that Charles mentioned above.
The next time we see Josie’s bedroom is in Episode 2016.
Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, the beginning of this scene was an obvious nod to the beginning of the Pilot Episode. There were minor differences such as the Russian Wolfhound lamp was replaced with a different dog-themed lamp.
Josie is visited by Andrew Packard, her “late” husband who is now very much alive. She is first shown seated at a vanity but stands as Andrew enters the room.
For Episode 2016, it appears Josie’s bedroom was part of the Blue Pine Lodge interior sets from seasons 1 and 2. It’s a unique room that had not been seen prior to this episode. Granted, I still believe this room was redecorated from another set. It seems odd to create one bedroom set for a 2m 27s scene. I just haven’t found a match … yet.
The diagonal lines on the wooden walls are a particularly noticeable feature.
A few additional details are revealed as Andrew takes a seat. Notice the vintage horse lamp (I want it!) or the hallway wall that looks similar to wood walls of the Great Northern Hotel set.
There are Asian design accents found throughout her bedroom including silk robes, decorative dishes, artwork and wall fans. You can also see wall fans in the office and living room sets (coming soon to a “Setting the Stage” story near you).
At first, I thought the accent rug may have been the same rug from Episode 1003 when Harry kisses Josie on the floor (it’s not). You can also see more of the vanity along with another dresser in the two images above. Is the “red chair” behind Josie from Canworth Furniture Designs? (See Twin Peaks Part 9 on Showtime … and it isn’t the same chair but it made me laugh).
As Andrew says farewell to Josie, we see more Asian decor and clothing.
Josie is left all alone in her room to contemplate. At least she still has two full Champagne flutes to drown her sorrows.
