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December 2008 |
Special Holiday Edition |
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Dear Valued Guests,
It is such a wonderful gift for me and my family to be "home" in this beautiful area once again. Having been in the Santa Barbara area for over 15 years, and just recently back from Hawaii, I now find myself in the most gorgeous and heartfelt environment of all - The Ojai Valley Inn and Spa.
All of us at the Ojai Valley Inn are surrounded by this sensational Valley that envelopes each and every one of us with unobstructed mountain views, clean air and at the end of the day, the "Pink Moment" that settles over the Topa Topa Mountain Range to highlight the end of another spectacular day in Ojai.
Our refurbished resort is bustling with new activity, exciting events and the ability to invite you to relax almost immediately upon arrival; a necessity we all crave given the difficult times we face in this present day and age.
When you can escape for whatever the desire or reason, please do allow us to assist you in creating that perfect getaway.
In the meantime, have a very happy and healthy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!
Sincerely,
Janis Clapoff
Managing Director
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FROM ANNA OLSON’S DESK
General Manager
After 14 years of being a part of this team at the Ojai Valley Inn, I am always excited at what lies ahead for us and our incredible guests.
This January will see the start of our new Arts and Leisure Series, which is a lifestyle program dedicated to the art of living, Ojai style.
Our series will comprise three separate initiatives, outlined as: The Masters of Perfection, featuring guest speakers in the arenas of literature, art, music- The Art of Well-Being, an initiative that speaks to wellness; mind, body and creativity and finally, the Gourmand Within series, dedicated to the art of cuisine.
The series starts off the New Year , under the GOURMAND WITHIN initiative featuring mixologist DAVID NEPOVE from San Francisco.
Our Masters of Perfection series brings us our first literary luncheon on January 22, where invited travel expert celebrity Peter Greenberg will speak about his newest book “Don’t Go There," a book centered on all of the places YOU MAY WANT TO MISS. Read More
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CHEF'S NOTES
From our Executive Chef”: Jamie West
December is the time of year that many traditions and memories are created. Here at the Inn, we take great pride in our holiday traditions. Winter brings in cooler weather and with the change in season; we transition to our new menu in the Oak Grill restaurant featuring exciting appetizers, incredible beef, the freshest seafood and creative pasta presentation. It is sure to warm your soul and fill your stomach.
We will soon be harvesting some of the best ingredients that California has to offer right here in the Ojai Valley. From Pixie Tangerines, avocadoes and winter squash, to fragrant lavender and rosemary; it is time to rejuvenate with our freshest bounty of seasonal offerings. Allow us to take the work out of the holidays, so you may enjoy the culinary delights of the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa.
As our Gingerbread House takes shape, the familiar, warm smells fill the air. Salvatore Martone, our new Pastry Chef and his staff, are creating a delightful Gingerbread House, good enough to eat, but awesome to see- 150 pounds of gingerbread, candy and other delectable goodies make this spectacular holiday offering a must to visit while at the Inn.
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FROM THE GREEN
This coming year will be a truly exciting one for the golf team!
Look for our family golf packages coming up in the early part of the year followed by our “Mental Art of The Game” destination program coming on June 2-6, 2009, featuring such guest speakers as Dr. Joe Parent (author of Zen Golf), Mr. Kevin Brown, Sports Training Specialist, Mr. Jeff Johnson, OVI Director of Instruction and celebrated golfer, as well as Golf-Yoga instruction.
Towards the latter part of 2009, we are targeting a Ladies Celebrity Golf Classic, with all proceeds going to breast cancer research.
On behalf of the golf team, both Jeff and I would love to see you on the golf course this coming year.
Do not hesitate to call with questions on your game or just to chat at any time.
Happy Holidays to you and yours,
Mark Greenslit
Golf Pro
Jeff Johnson
Golf Pro
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CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS
From Our Artist in Residence: Renate Collins
We are thrilled to welcome you to the Artist Cottage and Apothecary at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Subtlety known as the “Heart and Soul” of the Inn, our beautiful cottage with its 180 degree views of the Inn and Ojai offer an experience unlike any other. Our classes range from watercolor lessons to fine jewelry design.
Our signature Personal Mandala encourages your creativity while delving into your psyche to help you better understand yourself in the most unobtrusive ways possible.
In our Apothecary, we will show you how to blend your own personal essence and then help you interpret the meaning behind your choices.
However, the true beauty of our existence here at the cottage is to allow you to explore your artistic talents in ways that are designed by you and for you.
Please call me directly to secure a personal session or to join one of our group lessons. We can assist in any way you desire.
Watch for our destination Artist Cottage weeks coming up, online at www.ojairesort.com.
I am so looking forward to meeting with you.
Happy Holidays,
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FEATURED PACKAGE
This winter we are featuring our most popular package: The Best of Ojai. The beauty of this package is that it allows flexibility and the freedom of choice to design your perfect vacation. Choose from nine different activity options to customize your ideal experience:
- Round of golf, including cart on our Championship golf course
- 50-minute classic spa treatment (Facial, Massage, or Body Treatment)
- Golf lesson with one of our PGA certified professionals
- Tennis lesson with our USTA certified instructor
- Guided Fishing on Lake Casitas
- Surfing Lesson
- Full Day of Camp Ojai
- Dinner in the Oak Grill Restaurant
- Kayaking
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GREEN INITIATIVES
The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa has made a renewed commitment to the environment over the past year. We are currently working on a list of over 135 "Green Initiatives" from as simple as environmentally friendly cleaning solutions to more complex building automation systems that will help our resort and community in drastic ways.
The Building Automation System, with daily gas monitoring, reduced the consumption of natural gas by 76,000 therms from 2007 to 2008, which is equivalent to removing 66 cars from the highways or planting 380 new trees.
This month we are also pleased to announce the completion of a property wide lighting retrofit. During this project, we removed over 7000 incandesecnt bulbs and replaced then with higher efficient compact flourescent bulbs. This nets an annual savings of over 525,000 kilo watts which is equivalent to an additional 24 cars taken off of the road or another 152 trees planted.
We are always researching new methods or technologies to help us continue to reduce our eco-footprint. We look forward to striving towards an even greener future with you.
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