Archive for the ‘Ojai Valley Inn and Spa’ Category

A beautiful enclave just north of Los Angeles in Ventura County, Ojai Valley draws visitors year round for lovely weather and epicurean delights. What began as a country club back in the 1920s, the property that now hosts the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa has enjoyed a storied history.

Shortly after Edward D. Libbey founded the country club, he added guest rooms to the mix, welcoming out-of-towners to the private estate ambiance. World War II dramatically changed the atmosphere when the inn was transformed to Camp Oaks for the Army, followed by a rest and recuperation center for the Navy.

By the late ’40s, business got back to normal and the inn entertained such celebrity guests as Clark Gable, Judy Garland, Walt Disney, Lana Turner, Ron and Nancy Regan, among others. For the next 60 years, the inn thrived, and, in 2005, enjoyed a $90 million renovation. Continually rewarded for excellence in hospitality, the inn invites you to check in and see what all the buzz is about.

Recommended Resort:  Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. A championship golf course, spa and luxury accommodations are only a few of standouts at the inn. There are 308 deluxe guest rooms, including suites, many with fireplaces and private balconies or patios overlooking the golf course and nearby mountains. The inn is totally pet friendly, with a gourmet pet menu, plenty of areas to walk and exercise and special turn down service.

Check In: 905 Country Club Road in Ojai. 888-697-8780, ojairesort.com

Check Out:  The Food. There are multiple eateries on property, from the walk up concessions of Joe ‘n Go, to lunch with a view at The Oak Grill. The bounty of California’s harvest is served each day in the restaurants. Tender heirloom tomatoes, citrus, avocado and other freshly picked fruits and vegetables are grown in abundance. Rosemary, basil, tarragon, thyme, lavender, lemon grass and edible flowers are harvested from the inn’s herb gardens. Local farmers and ranchers supply fresh, wholesome menu ingredients for which Ojai has become famous. The main attraction at the inn is Maravilla, serving prime steaks, chops and the freshest seafood with an award-winning wine list.

Don’t Miss:  Continually voted one of the 10 best spas in the U.S., the resort spa certainly lives up to its reputation. A relaxing environment with a mission style vibe, this spacious facility provides a welcome respite.

The menu of treatments reflects the natural goodies that surround the resort, like sage, rosemary and lavender. The only treatment of its kind in the US, Kuyam combines the therapeutic effects of cleansing mud, dry heat, inhalation therapy and guided meditation. Not to be missed! There’s also an Artist’s Cottage and Apothocary, a peaceful, creative haven where local artists share the finer aspects of their work.

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