This Is Where We Live (in Washington State), Shelly
There were two exterior locations used for the home of Leo and Shelly Johnson. The first home exterior seen the Pilot Episode and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was located in Washington State.
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Twin Peaks Location – Bobby Drives Shelly Home
In the Twin Peaks pilot episode, Bobby Briggs offers to drive Shelly Johnson home from the Double R Diner. As it turns out, this scene is similar to other driving scenes in the series – it’s a combination of four different film locations in the Snoqualmie, Washington area.
Vacant Peaks – The Johnson House – Part 1
This Vacant Peaks article is the first of two stories about Leo and Shelly Johnson’s house. This recurring series captures glimpses of buildings, sets, props or details without people. For this first part, I’m focusing on the Pilot Episode and Season 1 of Twin Peaks. The exterior location in the Pilot Episode was shot in Washington state. The…
Setting the Stage – The Great Northern Hotel Exteriors
When Special Agent Dale Cooper seeks accommodations in Twin Peaks, Sheriff Harry S. Truman offers to get him a great rate at the clean and reasonably priced Great Northern Hotel. This Setting the Stage article takes a closer look at the exteriors scenes of this iconic hotel from the first three seasons of Twin Peaks.
Twin Peaks Prop – Great Northern Hotel Security Badge
In Twin Peaks Part 14 on Showtime, we are offered a look at James Hurley who is working as a security guard for The Great Northern Hotel. If you are already planning your next Halloween costume, I identified his silver security guard badge.
Vacant Peaks – The Great Northern Hotel – Part 4
For this Vacant Peaks article, I’m wrapping up Season 2 at The Great Northern Hotel with a look at Episodes 2014-2022. The Salish Lodge & Spa served as the exterior location for The Great Northern Hotel. All interior scenes in these episodes were shot on a set located in southern California.
Twin Peaks Location – Mitchum Brothers Home
Did you know the Mitchum Brothers have a connection to Frank Sinatra? Their home seen in Twin Peaks Parts 10, 11 and 16 on Showtime was once the home to “ol’ blue eyes” through most of the 1950s. Here’s a closer look at this multi-million dollar estate known as “Farralone.”
Twin Peaks Location – Wagon-Wheel Do-Nuts
Wagon-Wheel Do-Nuts, a local doughnut shop in Twin Peaks, is described in the first draft of episode 1.001 (see this article on WelcomeToTwinPeaks.com for more on this location). The location was briefly seen in a deleted scene from season one where Deputy Andy Brennan and Lucy Moran pick up an order of doughnuts. I first visited…
Sound Peaks – Johnny Jewel’s “Themes For Television”
One of the highlights for me from Twin Peaks on Showtime was discovering the music of Johnny Jewel. His 2017 album “Windswept” was on heavy rotation leading up to the start of season 3 last spring. So imagine my delight when I learned on May 21, 2018 he was releasing a follow up album of Twin…
Twin Peaks Fan Fest Memories – Palmer House in Everett, WA
I recently shared a comprehensive look at all of the exterior shots of the Palmer House in Twin Peaks. Two homes in Washington State were used in the series – one located in Monroe and one in Everett. I had the opportunity to visit the latter home following the 1996 Twin Peaks Fan Fest.