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Hemingway's Idaho Garden of Eden

Even way back when resorts still lured celebs with free rooms and perks. Ernest Hemingway was first invited to Sun Valley in 1939, to the then-new Sun Valley Resort in hopes that his fame would lure tourists. Hemingway fell so in love with Sun Valley he decided to stay until his death in 1961.

Sun Valley has decided to honor Papa with the first annual Ernest Hemingway Festival from Sept. 22nd to the 25th. The festival includes tons of lectures, tours, theatrical presentations and even a shootout. Many of the events are hosted by friends of Hemingway's. Most everything is free, except a tribute dinner Sat. night ($100) and a play ($10). You just have to register online first.

While there, check out suite 206 at Sun Valley Lodge for some inspiration, that's where most of For Whom the Bell Tolls was written...

Related Stories:
·   Ernest Hemingway Festival [Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau]
·   Datebook: Sun Valley/Ketchum [NY Times]
·   Sun Valley Resort/Lodge [Official Site]