In the last moments of 2024, I’m looking back at favorite Twin Peaks Blog stories you may have missed this year. From conversations with Twin Peaks stars to film locations that no longer exist to a new page cataloging props and set decorating, this year was the most successful one since launching the blog in 2018. Thank you to fellow fans of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s works who reached out about, subscribed to or regularly followed this living, breathing archive of a show I dearly love. According to Lynch, Twin Peaks fans party people. I’ve found they are some of the kindest, caring and generous folks around. I love being a part of this whole damn town! Here is a year in review of favorite memories.
WHO IS THE DEAD GUY IN CARRIE PAGE’S HOME FROM TWIN PEAKS – PART 18?
The most popular story in 2024 was identifying the dead guy in Carrie Page’s home from Twin Peaks – Part 18. Fellow Bookhouse Boy Matthew Haywood (@Haywoodaudio.bsky.social) contacted me earlier this year with a tip that he found the actor who played this uncredited actor who is not, contrary to popular belief, Tommy the loan shark played by Ronnie Gene Blevins in Part 6.
HOW DID DAVID LYNCH AND MARK FROST PITCH TWIN PEAKS TO ABC TELEVISION?
The second most popular story this year detailed how David Lynch and Mark Frost first pitched Twin Peaks to ABC Television executives. The well-researched article traces the timeline from when Lynch and Frost first discussed “Northwest Passage,” the show’s original name, through the writer’s strike of 1988 to the first concept meeting for the show’s pilot held on Thursday, August 25, 1988.
CONVERSATIONS WITH KYLE MACLACHLAN AND SHERYL LEE AT NORTH BEND THEATRE
The historic North Bend Theatre in North Bend, Washington served as the backdrop for insightful conversations with Twin Peaks stars Kyle MacLachlan and Sheryl Lee. Kyle attended the Real Twin Peaks event in February 2024 where he had a nearly 40-minute conversation facilitated by long-time fan and unofficial “Twin Peaks Mayor” Karl Reinsch.
He would later meet with fans at The Salish Lodge for a release party of wines from his vineyard, Pursued By Bear.
In August, Sheryl Lee returned to the North Bend Theatre for three screenings of David Lynch’s 1992 film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.
After each of the screenings, her theatrical booking agent Mike McGraner facilitated a 35-minute question and answer session with fans from across the world. She shared incredible insight and stories about her experiences as an actress.
TWIN PEAKS LOCATIONS WE LOST IN 2024
We lost several well-documented film locations in Washington state during 2024. In January, the mighty Spruce tree along Weeks Falls Trail fell due to high, winter winds. This spot in Olallie State Park outside North Bend was known as Steven and Gersten’s tree from Twin Peaks – Part 15.
This video recap transports you directly to the spot where a strong scent of the freshly fallen tree still hung in the air. Looking up, you can see an empty space left by this giant. It must have been growing for hundreds of years.
I’m about 5-feet, 10-inches tall and I felt incredibly small standing inside the tree during my visit in February 2024.
In July, the former restaurant that served as Hap’s Diner in Lynch’s 1992 film was demolished. Located in Fall City, Washington, Bob Jones opened the location in 1962 as Bob’s Drive-In. As ownership changed decades later, the restaurant was known by several names including The Other Place, Fall City Grill, Fall City Diner and Fall City Bistro. The building sat vacant since April 2017 before all traces of it were removed in summer 2024.
While Hap’s may be long gone like a turkey in the corner, Twin Peaks fans can see the counter from the film at Snoqualmie Valley Eagles in Snoqualmie, Washington.
While first reported in 2023, I returned to Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington to check on Laura Palmer’s log. Due to King Tides in Puget Sound, the log where Laura Palmer’s body was found wrapped in plastic floated down the shore. This year, I discovered the metal plaque that once indicated where the log was located was removed. Sadly, there are no plans to float the log back to its original spot.
TWIN PEAKS LOCATIONS WE FOUND IN 2024
While we lost some locations this year, I’m happy to report several more were identified including the spot of the Packard Sawmill fire seen in episode 2.001. This destroyed buildings were actually part of the Plywood Plat at Snoqualmie Lumber Mill in Snoqualmie, Washington. The fire broke out on February 5 causing significant damage to the facility. Firefighters were unable to extinguish the flames due to freezing cold temperatures.
The spot where Agent Cooper and Sheriff Truman hold their stakeout in the pilot was also identified. This is found just outside the Roadhouse location in Fall City, Washington.
The beautiful but brief establishing shot of Mount Si in North Bend, Washington from Twin Peaks – Part 10 was discussed in this article.
Most recently, the Log Lady’s Cabin seen in episode 1.005 was discussed. This Southern California location no longer exists but thanks to the former InTwinPeaks.com and a realtor’s website, we have photos from inside the location.
IDENTIFYING TWIN PEAKS PROPS AND SET DECORATING
Thanks to a suggestion by fellow Twin Peaks Blog author and prop collector Vinnie Guidera, I introduced a new landing page cataloging the identified props and set decorating items. Set up like the Twin Peaks Location page, there are thumbnails that link to details about various items the prop, set decorating and costuming teams used in the all three seasons and the feature film.
THE REAL TWIN PEAKS 2024 EVENT IN SNOQUALMIE VALLEY, WASHINGTON
The Real Twin Peaks event celebrating the towns were David Lynch and Mark Frost filmed the show and film was a blast. Held from February 23-25, 2024, fans from around the world descended from pure air to experience the mystery, magic and damn fine coffee in the Pacific Northwest. This event was covered extensively on Twin Peaks Blog which you can read every story linked in this recap article.
Tickets are now on sale for the Real Twin Peaks 2025 event which will be held from February 21-24. I hope to see you in the trees!
WINTER IN THE REAL TWIN PEAKS
One highlight from the Real Twin Peaks event earlier this year was experiencing the real Twin Peaks in the snow. Here, Vinnie and I recreated a shot from Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me where Agents Sam Stanley and Chet Desmond stood in front of Deer Meadow Mountain, known as Olallie Point.
It was surreal capturing this nighttime shot of Twede’s Cafe in North Bend, Washington at night as heavy snow fell from the Washington state sky.
Even more images are available in this article about wintertime in the real Twin Peaks, a special treat to see during a trip to Washington state.
NEW BOOKS ABOUT TWIN PEAKS AND DAVID LYNCH
While not directly related to Twin Peaks, John Thorne, long-time fan and co-creator of the Twin Peaks magazine, “Wrapped in Plastic,” released an outstanding book about David Lynch’s 2001 film, Mulholland Drive. Thorne argues that a “simple story hides beneath the film’s chaotic surface.” He takes a deep dive in to the film’s production documents, shooting script, and original configuration as a television pilot, along with a thorough analysis of Lynch’s approach to editing, sound design, scene arrangement, and camera movement to offer a compelling interpretation of this award-winning film.
At the Real Twin Peaks 2024 event in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington, John and long-time Twin Peaks fan Josh Eisenstadt spoke at length about Twin Peaks – Part 8 which John discusses in his book about Twin Peaks: The Return titled “Ominous Whoosh: A Wandering Mind Returns to Twin Peaks,” It was one of the most fascinating panel discussions that weekend.
Scott Ryan, publisher of “Blue Rose Magazine,” is currently writing a new book about the incredible music from Lynch and Frost’s wonderful and strange show. He interviews band members who performed the songs, music editors and directors from the series, as well as uses archive interviews from the late Badalamenti and singer from the series, Julee Cruise.
This book takes a look at all the music that was in the air from Cruise’s 1989 release Floating into the Night, through all the Twin Peaks soundtracks, the 2011 online releases, as well as the releases from the Twin Peaks: The Return in 2017. It’s available for pre-order now as it will be published in May 2025.
TWIN PEAKS-THEMED SHOPS, EXHIBITS, MERCHANDISE AND MORE
I was pleasantly surprised by the number of Twin Peaks-themed shops, exhibits, merchandise and more I discovered in 2024.
Haley Solar who owns two Southern Californian boutiques knocked my socks off with her “Twin Peaks Experience” found at her shop in Eagle Rock located at 4606 Eagle Rock Blvd, The level of detail in the shop was astounding and a real treat for a Twin Peaks fan like me. In every corner, there was a nod to something from my favorite television show, from artwork to quotes to replica props. You can see this themed overlay through the end of January 2025.
The Snoqualmie Valley History Museum opened a Twin Peaks exhibit for Real Twin Peaks 2024 which included props, memorabilia and ephemera from the show. Fellow Twin Peaks Blog author Jason Mattson provided his screen-used chair from the Red Room scenes in Twin Peaks: The Return.
Sheryl Lee later signed the bottom of the chair during her visit to North Bend Theatre. What a special treasure!
Jon White shared photos from his trip to The Summer Place Bar in San Francisco, California during a Twin Peaks pop-up from Nov. 12-17, 2024. Elizabeth (@GoldenPonyWorkshop) contacted me about this special experience created during her milestone birthday by bar owners Brett Frost, Leo Kaplan and mastermind mixologist Dan Hayes.
With a themed drink menu and highly-detailed vignettes throughout the bar, this was an impressive site to behold.
At the end of July, legendary Japanese fashion designer Jun Takahashi released an extensive Twin Peaks-themed collection as part of his Undercover clothing brand. The complete “Wonderful and Strange” collection contained more than 80 items, from sweater and button-down shirts to accessories and overcoats.
Even Nordstrom carried a small assortment of Undercover products from this collection. I’m posing with my small Mexican “Chi-wow-wow” Nori while sporting the ultra-comfortable “Twin Peaks” logo sweater.
I also shared an extensive collection of “TV Guide” magazines from April to May 1990 when Twin Peaks first aired on the ABC Television Network. These magazines contained ads, articles, interviews and teases about Frost and Lynch’s show. It was a fun trip down memory lane when the show captured the attention of audiences across America.
Finally, I partnered with Dugpa to provide transcripts of the audio commentary from the long out-of-print first season DVD set from Artisan Home Entertainment. These hour-long commentaries from the show’s filmmakers offered priceless insights into the production of my favorite show.
You can read transcripts of the audio commentaries thanks to long-time Twin Peaks fan Dugpa:
- Episode 1.001 – Director Duwayne Dunham
- Episode 1.002 – Director of Photography Frank Byers
- Episode 1.003 – Director Tina Rathborne
- Episode 1.004 – Director Tim Hunter and Writer / Producer Bob Engles
- Episode 1.005 – Director Leslie Linka Glatter
- Episode 1.006 – Director Caleb Deschanel and Writer Harley Peyton
- Episode 1.007 – Production Designer Richard Hoover
What a year! It’s been a joy sharing my passion with you this year. Thank you again for following this journey. To paraphrase Special Agent Dale Cooper, I have no idea where 2025 will lead us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange. See you in the trees and I hope to see you in Snoqualmie Valley in February 2025 for the Real Twin Peaks event.
