HOLIDAY 2018 - Ojai...“Welcome and thank you for joining us as we celebrate Serenity Season at Ojai Valley Inn. An annual tradition, Serenity Season offers the best dining, activities,

HOLIDAY 2018

Reframe the holidays with meaningful memories. Serenity Season offers

a storybook setting and magical family events. Light up the valley at our

annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, taste our Grand Christmas Buffet, or

surprise the little ones at a breakfast with Santa.

Welcome to Ojai Valley Inn’s Annual Serenity Season Celebration

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“Welcome and thank you for joining us as we celebrate Serenity

Season at Ojai Valley Inn. An annual tradition, Serenity Season

offers the best dining, activities, and events that feature Ojai’s local

harvest and holiday spirit. Our hope is that your time here inspires

new memories and traditions that you will enjoy for years to come.

We look forward to celebrating with you.”

Warmest holiday wishes,

Alex Kim

Managing Director, Ojai Valley Inn

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SPECIAL EVENTS Calendar

November 22 THANKSGIVING GRAND BUFFET 13

November 22 THANKSGIVING DINNER AT OLIVELLA 13

November 23 TURKEY TROT FUN RUN 13

December 1 ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 10

December 2 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS HANUKKAH CELEBRATION 14

December 2-10 NIGHTLY MENORAH LIGHTING 14

December 6 KOSTA BROWNE WINE DINNER 12

December 15 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 11

December 19 - 23 FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES 12

December 24 JINGLE BELL JAUNT 15

December 24 STORYTELLING WITH MRS. CLAUS 15

December 24 & 25 CHRISTMAS DINNER AT OLIVELLA 15

December 25 CHRISTMAS GRAND BUFFET 15

December 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA 16

December 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER AT OLIVELLA 16

December 31 CHILDREN’S NEW YEAR’S EVE MINI-GALA 16

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS, PLEASE VISIT DISCOVER OJAI OR CALL AN EXPERIENCE PLANNER AT 805.640.2026.

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DAILY EXPERIENCES during Serenity Season FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS, PLEASE VISIT DISCOVER OJAI OR CALL AN EXPERIENCE PLANNER AT 805.640.2026.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE WITH A VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE ALL SEASON LONG.

Daily FITNESS CLASSES 19

Daily CAMP OAK 20

Daily S’MORES ROASTING 20

Daily SCAVENGER HUNTS 20

Daily HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS TREES 20

Daily GINGERBREAD HOUSE KITS 20

Daily LETTERS TO SANTA 20

Daily ELF COOKIE DELIVERY 21

Daily HOLIDAY STOCKINGS 21

Mondays, Thursdays - Saturdays AROMA CUSTOM BLENDING 23

Thursdays - Mondays ARTIST COTTAGE OPEN STUDIO 22

Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays ARTISAN SOAP MAKING 23

Thursdays & Saturdays ORNAMENT PAINTING 22

Fridays CLASS WITH A GLASS: WINTERSCAPES 22

Fridays & Sundays CANDLELIGHT YOGA 19

Saturdays HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING 22

Saturdays GLOW IN THE DARK GOLF CONTEST 24

Saturdays MOVIE NIGHT 20

Saturdays & Sundays BUILD YOUR OWN BLOODY MARY BAR 27

Sundays BLUEGRASS BRUNCH 25

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 : 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Santa Claus is making a special trip from the

North Pole to Ojai for a memorable morning of

family fun. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet,

share your wish list with Santa, and meet a few

of his reindeer! Reservations required. $49 per

person. $25 for children age 12 and under. Tax

and gratuity not included.

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CeremonySATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 : 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Celebrate the start of this festive season with

an evening of joy and music as our holiday tree

is lit. We welcome all guests to sing along as

the Nordhoff High School Symphonic Band and

Choir leads spirited seasonal favorites. Enjoy

complimentary cups of cider and hot cocoa with

other bites and beverages available for purchase.

Share your holiday spirit by bringing a non-

perishable food item for our local food bank.

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KOSTA BROWNE WINE DINNER AT OLIVELLA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 : 6:00PM

For almost 20 years, Kosta Browne has crafted intensely-flavored

and balanced wines from the finest regions in California, including

the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast and Santa Lucia Highlands

appellations. Join Winemaker Nico Cueva as we celebrate the sought-

after wines of Kosta Browne, paired with tray-passed canapes and a

five-course menu. Reservations required. $295 per person. Tax and

gratuity not included.

FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES AT OLIVELLA DECEMBER 19 - 23

Italian-American families celebrate Christmas Eve with a traditional

“Feast of the Seven Fishes” meal that celebrates the sea. Inspired by

this tradition, Chef Andrew Foskey is offering a special seven-course

prix-fixe menu for the seven days leading up to the Christmas holiday.

Gather with your friends and family to join in this unique epicurean

celebration. A la carte dining will also available. Reservations

recommended. $175 per person including wine pairings. Tax and


THANKSGIVING GRAND BUFFET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 : 12:00PM - 7:00PM

Feast on a specialty buffet featuring locally grown produce, main

courses from ocean and farm, Thanksgiving classics and delectable

desserts. Reservations required. $130 per person includes unlimited

sparkling wine, coffee, tea, juice, and soda. $50 for children ages 4-12;

children under age 4 are complimentary. Tax and gratuity not included.

THANKSGIVING DINNER AT OLIVELLA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 : 3:30PM - 8:00PM

Olivella kicks off the winter holiday season with an unforgettable four-

course Thanksgiving inspired menu. A la carte dining is not available

on this evening. Reservations required. $135 per adult exclusive of

beverages. $195 per adult with wine pairings. $50 for children age 12

and under. Tax and gratuity not included.

TURKEY TROT FUN RUN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AT CAMP OAK : 8:00AM

Join us as we run or trot off our delicious Thanksgiving feast.

Our Annual 5K Turkey Trot will serve as a fundraiser for the Ojai

Valley Land Conservancy. Please pre-register with the Concierge

or Discover Ojai. $25 per trotter. Children under age 12 are

complimentary but must be registered.

Thanksgiving

DINING EXPERIENCES

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NIGHTLY MENORAH LIGHTING DECEMBER 2 - 10 : SUNDOWN

A nightly ritual offered during the evenings of Hanukkah, guests may

join us at sundown in the hotel lobby as we light our menorah.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS HANUKKAH CELEBRATION SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 : 4:30PM

Join us as we celebrate Hanukkah with our annual Festival of Lights.

Attendees are invited to bring their own menorahs and enjoy an evening

of song, laughter, and festivity as we light the candles of the menorah.

CHRISTMAS DINNER AT OLIVELLA DECEMBER 24 & 25 : 5:00PM - 8:30PM

Celebrate Christmas with a decadent four-course prix-fixe dinner

toasting the season and highlighting local and fresh flavors of the

California winter. A la carte dining is not available on this evening.

Reservations required. $135 per adult exclusive of beverages. $195

per adult with wine pairings. $50 for children age 12 and under. Tax

and gratuity not included.

JINGLE BELL JAUNT CHRISTMAS EVE : 8:00AM

Our annual jaunt will get you in the holiday spirit with a brisk morning

walk around the surrounding area of the Inn starting at Spa Ojai at 8 AM.

We’ll supply the jingle,you supply the jaunt! Leashed dogs are welcome.

Hanukkah ChristmasSTORYTELLING WITH MRS. CLAUS CHRISTMAS EVE : 7:00PM

As Santa prepares for an evening navigating the night skies, join Mrs.

Claus for hot cocoa and cookies as she shares her rendition of ‘Twas

the Night Before Christmas and her favorite holiday tales.

CHRISTMAS GRAND BUFFET DECEMBER 25 : 12:00PM - 7:00PM

Feast on a specialty buffet featuring locally grown produce, main

courses from ocean and farm, Christmas favorites and delectable

desserts. Reservations required. $130 per person includes unlimited

sparkling wine, coffee, tea, juice, and soda. $50 for children ages 4-12;

children under age 4 are complimentary. Tax and gratuity not included.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 : SEATING FROM 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Bid farewell to 2018 and raise a glass to 2019 as you feast on luxuries

prepared by our culinary team, and dance the night away with a live

band beginning at 9 PM rocking straight through until the ball drops.

Party favors and a balloon drop will make this an evening to remember.

Pricing includes buffet dinner, free-flowing Champagne Taittinger,

premium open bar, and after dinner cordial bar. Reservations required.

$195 per person. Tax and gratuity not included.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER AT OLIVELLA MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 : 6:00PM - 9:30PM

Indulge in the ultimate evening of luxury and join us for a five-course

chef’s tasting menu, followed by a night of dancing at the New Year’s

Eve Gala. A la carte dining is not available on this evening. Reservations

required. $195 per person exclusive of beverages. $295 per person with

wine pairings. Tax and gratuity not included.

CHILDREN’S NEW YEAR’S EVE MINI-GALA MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 : 7:00PM - 12:30AM

Your children will celebrate the New Year in a fun and safe

environment while you’re dancing the night away next door at the Gala!

We’ll be reveling in New Year’s Eve cheer with a yummy kid-approved

snack buffet, and festive sparkling cider toast. $50 per child plus 15%

service charge. Appropriate for children ages 4-12. Tax and gratuity

not included. Reservations required.

NEW YEAR’S DAY BOWL GAMES TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 : OPEN AT 11:00AM

Along with favorite game day snacks, Jimmy’s Pub is the perfect place

to cheer on your favorite college football team.

New Year’s


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SPA EXPERIENCES FOR A Season of SerenityBEGINNING DECEMBER 1

Seasonal Vanilla ChaiCelebrate the holiday season with our winter blend of organic vanilla and the tantalizing spices of chai. This luscious aromatic uses vanilla essential oils to deliver antioxidant benefits to the body. Chai seasonings of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and pepper produce a warming effect on the skin, act as a natural digestive aid, and provide a wonderful sense of well-being.Enjoy our winter pick of the season featured in our Seasonal Body Polish through February 28.

Please call Spa Ojai at extension 6925 to book your treatment.

CANDLELIGHT YOGA FRIDAYS AND SUNDAYS AT SPA OJAI : 5:00PM

Reflect on the blessings of the day through a calming yoga flow session

illuminated by candlelight. Maximum 12 guests per session. If space

runs out, preference will be given to guests who arrive earliest.

SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS Nancy Furst : Nicola Behrman Awaken your senses to alternative spiritual explorations while

traveling a path to find your true self. Our resident Spiritual Counselor,

Nancy Furst, is an intuitive, channel, healer and certified

hypnotherapist with over 25 years of experience as a spiritual guide.

Nicola Behrman is a Spiritual Sage and Energy Alchemist who inspires

individuals to bring forward their most authentic and luminous selves,

while helping them connect to and remember their own inner magic.

Please contact Spa Ojai at ext. 6925 for more information and to

schedule a session. Pricing and availability varies.

DAILY FITNESS CLASSES A variety of complimentary fitness and wellness classes are available

throughout the day, from yoga flow to TRX Essentials. Refer to the iPad in

your guest room or contact Spa Ojai at extension 6925 for further details.

VALLEY VIEW PRESERVE HIKE SATURDAYS : 8:30AM

Join us for an expertly guided 2-hour hike through the Valley View

Preserve via the Shelf Road Trail. The trail ascends into the coastal

preserve mountains providing hikers with a scenic view of the Ojai

Valley. Group hikes include round-trip transportation from Spa Ojai

to the trailhead, bottled water, fruit and a snack. Guests must be at

least 10 years old to participate. A minimum of 2 guests and maximum

of 5 guests must register or the hike may be canceled. Reservations

required. $70 per person plus 20% service charge. Private guided

hikes are also available upon request.

SOMADOME AT SPA OJAI Spa Ojai is pleased to offer a one-of-a-kind, self-contained pod

that allows guests to experience a personal retreat. Somadome is a

fully immersive experience that combines ancient healing practices

with modern technology to promote stress relief, vitality and mind/

body alignment. $45 per session. Please call Spa Ojai at extension

6925 to reserve your session today.

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SCAVENGER HUNTS For a classic family adventure, let us personalize a family-friendly,

clue-based scavenger hunt that is fun for kids of all ages and families of

all sizes. Advanced reservations are required with 72 hours notice. $110

per hunt plus 20% service charge.

S’MORES ROASTING Pick up a s’mores kit from Libbey’s Market to create your own fireside

treat! $15 per s’mores kit (serves 2-4 guests).

CAMP OAK DAILY : 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Treat the kids to an exciting day of exploration and learning while you

wrap up some last minute holiday shopping, or indulge in some quiet

time at Spa Ojai. Camp Oak offers daily theme-based programming

including outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, science experiments, and

more. Available for children ages 4 to 12 with advance registration. $99

plus 15% service charge for full day. Half day also available.

MOVIE NIGHT SATURDAYS : 8:00PM

Join the Ojai Valley Inn for a favorite family-friendly movie. Location will

vary; please check with Discover Ojai for this week’s movie and location.

Complimentary popcorn and hot cocoa will be served.

LETTERS TO SANTA DECEMBER 1 - 24 The Ojai Valley Inn is proud to host a mailbox leading straight to the

North Pole. Seal your letter with love and deposit by December 24 to

make sure Santa has your note in time for Christmas Day.

HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS TREES DECEMBER 1 - 25

Spread the holiday cheer all the way to your guest room with an

elegantly decorated holiday tree. Trees must be ordered 72 hours in

advance of arrival with Discover Ojai. $200 for a table-top decorated

tree plus 20% service charge.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE KIT DECEMBER 1 - 25

Celebrate the holidays by taking part in the creation of this classic tradition

in the comfort of your room. Gingerbread House Kits will be available to

purchase at Discover Ojai. $50 per kit.

Fun FOR THE FAMILY

ELF COOKIE DELIVERY DECEMBER 1 - 25

BY APPOINTMENT BETWEEN 6:00PM AND 9:00PM

Get your cameras ready for a holiday photo opportunity! One of our

costumed holiday elves will deliver Santa’s favorite snack of warm

cookies and cold milk on a crisp December evening. We will send

the kids to bed with a hug, a wish for magical dreams, and a season

of bliss. Deliveries available with 48 hours advance notice. $30

per child plus 20% service charge. Includes cookies, milk, and a

personalized note from Santa.

HOLIDAY STOCKINGS DECEMBER 1 - 25

ADVANCED RESERVATION

Let our elves hang your stocking by the fireplace with care.

Beautiful stockings will be filled with age appropriate treats

and small gifts. Appropriate for children ages 4-12. $65 per

stocking plus 20% service charge. Stockings must be

ordered 48 hours in advance of arrival with the

Concierge or Discover Ojai.

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ARTIST COTTAGE OPEN STUDIO Experience the reimagined Artist Cottage with a variety of drop-in

activities that allow your inner artist to emerge and the meditative

properties of art making to work their magic. Express your creativity

through any of the activities listed below.

ICICLE ORNAMENTS

POTPOURRI WALL HANGING

CANDLE MAKING

MANDALA SPIRIT STONE PAINTING

ROLLERBALL PERFUME BLENDING

SUCCULENT AND TERRARIUM BAR

POTTERY PAINTING

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING SATURDAYS : 10:00AM - 11:30AM

Appropriate for guests ages 12 and older

Create your own seasonal wreath to establish a festive entrance to

your home. All supplies are provided to make a hanging arrangement

for yourself, or a perfect one-of-a-kind handmade gift. Reservations

required. $75 per person plus 20% service charge.

CLASS WITH A GLASS: WINTERSCAPES FRIDAYS : 2:00PM - 3:30PM

Paint, sip, and be merry as local artists teach step-by-step methods to

creating your own masterpiece. All skill levels welcome. Reservations


ORNAMENT PAINTING THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS

1:00PM - 2:00PM

All ages welcome (under 6 must be accompanied by an adult)

Personalize your holiday décor or create the perfect gift with hand-

painted ornaments. In this class, artist Georgia Deutsch will teach

different styles and techniques to paint a trio of ornaments. Reservations


AROMA CUSTOM BLENDING MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, & FRIDAYS : 1:00PM

SATURDAYS : 10:00AM

An experience that will awaken your senses, our custom blending

class will rely on your unconscious mind to create your own uniquely

personal scent. Enjoy your signature scent as a classic perfume

or have our apothecary specialist, Sherrie Dawkins, blend it into a

customized product line. $120 per person plus 20% service charge.

ARTISAN SOAP MAKING MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, & FRIDAYS : 10:00AM

Create a trio of bath bars with professional aromatherapist, Sherrie

Dawkins, as she guides you through the step-by-step process of the

art of soap making. Learn the science of essential oils to create a

personal, natural fragrance that you’ll be able to enjoy long after

you’ve left the Inn. $65 per person plus 20% service charge.


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GOLF In a setting as natural as Ojai, it is only fitting that it is home to one of

America’s premier Southern California golf resorts and championship

golf courses. This 18-hole golf course plays 6,292 yards with a par 70,

rating of 71.0 and a slope of 132.

DAILY GREENS FEES 18 HOLES : $149

9 HOLES : $89

TWILIGHT AFTER 12:00PM : $89

GOLF LESSONS PRIVATE LESSON : 1⁄2 HOUR : $70

PRIVATE LESSON : 1 HOUR : $110

PRIVATE LESSON : 1 HOUR WITH VIDEO : $110

$20 ADDITIONAL FEE FOR EACH ADDITIONAL LESSON PARTICIPANT.

PLAYING LESSONS 18 HOLES : $350

9 HOLES : $200

NOT INCLUSIVE OF GREENS FEE.

$40 ADDITIONAL FEE FOR EACH ADDITIONAL LESSON PARTICIPANT.

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

GolfGLOW IN THE DARK GOLF CONTEST DECEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29 : 5:30PM

See how your skills measure up when the putting hole is only

illuminated by the light of glow sticks! Complimentary and suitable for

all ages and skill levels. Winners will be awarded prizes.

BLUEGRASS BRUNCH

SUNDAYS : 9:30AM - 2:00PM

Join us for live bluegrass music and our signature

brunch buffet at The Oak! Indulge in classic

breakfast favorites, carving station, raw bar,

and bubbly mimosas. $55 per person includes

unlimited sparkling wine, coffee, tea, juice and

soda. $15 for children 12 and under. Tax and




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BUILD YOUR OWN Bloody Mary BarSATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS AT JIMMY’S PUB 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us at Jimmy’s Pub for our Build Your Own

Bloody Mary Bar. Begin with the award-winning

Hangar One vodka, then customize this popular

morning beverage with your favorite ingredients.

Spice it up with jalapeños and hot sauces then

garnish with pickled veggies, bacon, olives and

more! $20 for bottomless bloodys.

Shop Ojai FOR THE PERFECT GIFT Visit ShopOjai.com for all of your holiday gifts

this Serenity Season. From signature beauty

products and apparel to plush seasonal robe

sets and golf gear, Shop Ojai is the perfect way

to take a piece of Ojai home with you or to share

with your loved ones.

Use promo code “SERENITYSEASON” to receive

10% off your purchase. Valid December 1 - 31,

2018. Not valid for gift card purchases.

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