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Southern California’s Iconic Resort Invites Families, Couples & Friends to Tune In While Getting Away

Ojai, Calif. (September 29, 2020) – Iconic luxury resort Ojai Valley Inn is the Southern California destination to stay, play, work and learn among wide open spaces and cozy remote settings this fall and winter. The resort today announces new “Learn & Play in Ojai” and “Work & Unwind in Ojai” packages that invite families, couples and friends to revitalize weekday routines – and enjoy an inspiring change of scenery – with a work and learn remote experience in magical Ojai that offers 20-30% savings for stays of 4 nights and more. Inspiring home-away-from-home experiences include kids’ school desks in guest rooms, private meeting rooms for adults, daily “happy hour” drinks, cozy family game nights and more.

Ojai Valley Inn is also launching new fall/winter activities that are outdoors or reservation-based for these socially-distant days – from an Instagram-ready pumpkin patch and hay wagon rides to a pop-up arcade. A perfect Southern California Family Vacation for everyone.

“Learn & Play in Ojai” Package (for families)

The “Learn & Play in Ojai” package is poised to bring weekday focus and all-around smiles to everyone in your family getaway to Ojai, California. Children receive school desks in the comfort of their guest room and parents can get to work in a private meeting room. To keep spirits soaring and minds sharp, fresh-pressed juice and healthy snacks are delivered each day while the Camp Oak playground can be reserved as a fun school recess or work break. And just like at home, cozy evenings include family board game & movie nights with popcorn.

The Learn & Play in Ojai package includes:

·Luxury stay in a Fireplace Shangri-La guest room or graciously-appointed suite – enjoy 20% off stays of 4-6 nights and 30% off stays of 7 nights or more
·Kids’ school desks in your guest room that are sustainably-made
·Conference room available for individual use between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Monday-Friday)
·“Healthy Ojai Welcome” amenity of fresh-pressed juice, dried fruits & nuts delivered daily to your guest room (Monday-Friday)
·A Family Game Night Basket featuring board games, an in-room movie and popcorn
·One time 1-hour private rental of the Camp Oak playground and lawn games
Terms & Conditions: This package is valid through February 28, 2021, for stays booked by February 24, 2021. It is subject to availability at the time of booking, cannot be combined with other promotional offers and is not available to groups. To book, please call a reservations specialist at (855) 749-8721 and use code LEARN (this package is call-in only and not bookable online).

“Work & Unwind in Ojai” Package (for couples/friends getaway)

The “Work & Unwind in Ojai” package offers grown-up twists so couples and friends can get away while adding more fun and relaxation to work remote routines. The use of private meeting rooms sets guests up for work success and daily “happy hour” drinks are a festive way to wrap the day over a breathtaking Ojai sunset. With Ojai Valley Inn’s world-class spa culture, socially distant outdoor Cabana Massages take the work week to blissed-out new heights.

The Work & Unwind in Ojai package includes:

·Luxury stay in a Fireplace Shangri-La guest room or graciously-appointed suite – enjoy 20% off stays of 4-6 nights and 30% off stays of 7 nights or more
·Conference room available for individual use between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Monday-Friday)
·$40 daily dining credit for “Happy Hour” drinks after your work day wraps
·Two 60-minute Cabana Massages at the Spa Ojai Tranquility Pool
Terms & Conditions: This package is valid through February 28, 2021, for stays booked by February 24, 2021. It is subject to availability at the time of booking, cannot be combined with other promotional offers and is not available to groups. To book, please call a reservations specialist at (855) 749-8721 and use code WORK (this package is call-in only and not bookable online).

The young and young at heart can also explore a collection of new fall and winter activities that Ojai Valley Inn has dreamt up for these socially-distant days.

New Seasonal Activities

Fall Activities

Highlights include a beautiful pumpkin patch on the Artist Cottage lawn, daily pumpkin paintings, hay wagon rides and private playground breaks at Camp Oak. See more details here:

·Hay Wagon Rides (October 3 – November 28) – Festive hay wagon rides pulled by a tractor make their way to the pumpkin patch where guests can pick a pumpkin to paint or stay aboard to enjoy the resort scenery. Rides are from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm every Saturday and begin in the valet circle and drop off at the Wishing Tree. This activity is complimentary.

·Pumpkin Painting (October 3 – November 28) – This classic fall activity is available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm daily at the Wishing Tree at the Artist Cottage. No reservations are necessary and this activity is complimentary.

·Private Playground Breaks (Daily with advance reservations) – Private 1-hour sessions at the Camp Oak playground feature a jungle gym, spiral slide and a spacious grass yard with cornhole, ladder ball and bocce ball. All toys and games are thoroughly sanitized between reservations. Price is $150 per hour or $200 per hour with snacks & juices. Service fee is not included and reservations are required.

Winter Activities

Highlights include a pop-up arcade available by reservation and a holiday parade with Santa that ends with festive storytelling. See more details here:

·Pop-Up Arcade (November – February) – A pop-up arcade will feature a dazzling array of games including: Ms. Pac Man, Donkey Kong, Neo Geo Multicade, Double Hoop Basketball, foosball and air hockey. Price is $200 for a 90-minute rental plus 20% service fee. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance.

Please contact Discover Ojai at (866) 887-4007 for more information about new seasonal activities. For more resort information or to book a stay, please visit www.ojaivalleyinn.com and follow @ojaivalleyinn on social media.

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About Ojai Valley Inn

Tucked within the Topa Topa Mountains in the mystical Ojai Valley, the iconic AAA Five-Diamond Ojai Valley Inn continues to redefine luxury, beckoning travelers since its opening in 1923 to the tranquil setting known as “Shangri La.” Located 90 minutes north of Los Angeles in the chic bohemian enclave of Ojai, the resort balances the relaxed glamour of Southern California with reverence for the unspoiled natural beauty of the region for an unrivaled experience that embodies the authentic spirit of Ojai. Sprawled across 220 lush, oak and olive tree-studded acres scented with wild sage and lavender, Ojai Valley Inn offers an abundance of freshly renewed settings, activities and amenities for inspired escapes including: the 31,000 square foot Spa Ojai and its surrounding Spa Village, The Artist Cottage, a working artist studio and apothecary for instruction in aromatherapy oil blending; a historic, George C. Thomas designed golf course; apiary and immersive beekeeping program; multiple pools and more than five dining concepts including signature restaurant Olivella, the sole restaurant between Los Angeles and Northern California to hold both the Forbes Four Star and AAA Four-Diamond designations. New for 2019, the resort introduced The Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn, a 50,000 square-foot epicurean event center, connecting world-class food culture, sublime indoor/outdoor settings and bucket list events. For additional information and guest bookings, please visit www.ojavalleyinn.com or call 1-800-422-6524.

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