SERENITY SEASON ACTIVITIES
Holiday Dining at The Oak
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE OAK
November 23rd, 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Enjoy Thanksgiving with the entire family at The Oak with a three-course menu celebrating the classic dishes of the holiday season. A la carte dining is not available on this evening. Reservations required. $95 per adult exclusive of beverages. $25 for children ages 12 and under. Tax and gratuity not included.
CHRISTMAS DINNER AT THE OAK
December 25th, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Enjoy Christmas with the entire family at The Oak with a three-course menu celebrating the classic dishes of the holiday season. A la carte dining is not available on these evenings. Reservations required. $95 per adult exclusive of beverages. $25 for children ages 12 and under. Tax and gratuity not included.
NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER AT THE OAK
December 31st, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Enjoy New Year’s Eve with the entire family at The Oak with a three-course menu celebrating the classic dishes of the holiday season. A la carte dining is not available on these evenings. Reservations required. $95 per adult exclusive o beverages. $25 for children ages 12 and under. Tax and gratuity not included.
CALL FOR RESERVATION (855) 697-8780
Nightly Menorah Lighting
December 7th - 15th, Sundown
The Lobby
A nightly ritual offered during the evenings of Hanukkah, join us at sundown in the hotel lobby as we light our Menorah.
Holiday Dining at Olivella
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT OLIVELLA
November 23rd 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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. $175 per adult exclusive of beverages. $250 per adult with wine pairings. Tax and gratuity not included.
CHRISTMAS DINNER AT OLIVELLA
December 25th, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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 these evenings. Reservations required. $175 per adult exclusive of beverages. $250 per adult with wine pairings. Tax and gratuity not included.
NEW YEAR'S EVEN DINNER AT OLIVELLA
December 31st, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Indulge in the ultimate evening of luxury and join us for a five-course tasting menu by Chef Andrew Foskey. A la carte dining is not available on this evening. Reservations required. $225 per person exclusive of beverages. $325 per person with wine pairings. Tax and gratuity not included.
CALL FOR RESERVATION (855) 697-8780
In-Room Hanukkah Celebration
December 6th - 31st, Order through Discover Ojai
Celebrate the festival of lights from your hotel room in Ojai. Each Hanukkah celebration kit includes an electric menorah, dreidels, and chocolate gelt coins.
Festive Carols of Madrigali
December 2 & December 30, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Lantern Tree
melodies from the local a-cappella performance group, Madrigali. Immerse
yourself in the spirit of the season as these talented singers weave festive
songs throughout our beautiful property and serenade guests with joyous carols.
Holiday Christmas Trees & Holiday Stocking
December 15th - 31st
Discover Ojai
Spread 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 four-to-five-foot decorated live tree; 20% service charge.
Let our elves hang your stocking by the fireplace with care. Festive stockings will be filled with age-appropriate treats and small gifts. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 12. $75 per stocking plus 20% service charge. Stockings must be ordered 24 hours in advance of arrival with the Concierge or Discover Ojai.
Breakfast with Santa
December 14th,15th,16th, & 17th 9:00 am - 11:30 am
The Farmhouse
Santa Claus is making a special trip from the North Pole to The Farmhouse for a memorable morning of family fun. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, share your wish list with Santa, and meet his reindeer! Reservations required. $95 per person, $50 for children ages 12 and under. Pricing includes keepsake photo with Santa. Tax and gratuity not included.
Christmas Grand Buffet
December 25th. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Farmhouse
12:00 pm Seating | 4:00 pm Seating
Mingle with Santa Claus at The Farmhouse as you indulge in our holiday buffet, complete with a carving station, caviar bar, and decadent desserts.
Reservations required. $195 per person includes unlimited sparkling wine, red or white wine, coffee, tea, juice, and soda. $65 for children ages 12 and under. Tax and gratuity not included.
Letters to Santa
December 1st - 24th
Discover Ojai
Beginning December 1, the Ojai Valley Inn is proud to host a mailbox leading straight to the North Pole. Seal your letter with love and deposit before December 24 to make sure Santa has your letter in time for Christmas Day!
Gingerbread House Kit
December 1st- 31st
Discover Ojai
Celebrate the holidays by taking part in the creation of this classic tradition in the comfort of your guest room.
Gingerbread house kits will be available to purchase at Discover Ojai. $65 per kit, plus 20% service charge.
Jingle Bell Jaunt
December 24th, 8:00 am
Spa Ojai
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 8AM. We'll supply the jingle, you supply the jaunt! Families and leashed dogs are welcome.
Complimentary for all guests.
Artist Cottage Open Studio
Daily, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artist Cottage & Apothecary
Visit the Artist Cottage to explore your playful and creative side. Drop in any time during Open Studio hours to express your creativity through any of the activities listed below.
All ages are welcome and no reservations are required.
Prices vary.
SEASONAL WREATH MAKING
MANDALA STONE PAINTING
ACRYLIC PAINTING
BATH SALTS OR SUGAR SCRUBS
HYDROSOL LINEN MIST
POTTERY PAINTING
AROMATHERAPY ROLLERBALL BLENDS
CANDLE MAKING
SUCCULENT TERRARIUM BAR
ARTISAN SOAP MAKING
WHIMSICAL INK DYE COASTERS
HANDCRAFTED WIND CHIMES
RAW HONEY TASTING
LOCAL OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC VINEGAR SAMPLING
Storytelling with Santa's Elves
December 24th, 7:00 pm
The Artist Cottage
As Santa prepares for an evening navigating the night skies, join his elves for hot cocoa and cookies while they share a rendition of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and their favorite holiday tales.
Elf Cookie Delivery
December 1st-24th
Discovery Ojai
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 24 hours’ advance notice. $50 per child plus 20% service charge. Includes cookies, milk, and a personalized note from Santa.
Treasure Hunts
Daily
Discover Ojai
For a classic family adventure, let us create a clue-based treasure hunt that is fun for kids of all ages and families of all sizes.
Advanced reservations are required with 72 hours’ notice. $50 per hunt plus 20% service charge.
New Year's Eve Gala
December 31st, 8:00 pm
The Farmhouse
Bid farewell to 2023 and raise a glass to 2024 as you feast on luxuries prepared by our culinary team, and dance the night away with Bonnie Foster Productions beginning at 8:30PM, rocking straight through until the ball drops. Party favors and a balloon drop will make this an evening to remember.
$395 per person includes buffet dinner, free-flowing Champagne, premium open bar, and after-dinner cordial bar. This event is designed for guests ages 21 and older. Reservations required. Tax and gratuity not included.
Children's New Year's Eve Mini-Gala
December 31st, 7:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Anacapa Ballroom
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.
$95 per child plus 20% service charge. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 12. Reservations required.
Warm Salt Stone Massage
By Appointment
Spa Ojai
Enjoy a soothing full-body massage enhanced with ethically sourced Himilayan Salt Stones. With a focus on the back, neck arms, and shoulders, warm stone work helps to clam and balance the central nervous system.
Wills-Rice Trail
Saturdays, 8:30 am
Spa Ojai
Ojai’s Wills-Rice Canyon trail offers an easy/moderate 2-hour hike through three Ecosystems: Oak Meadow; Riparian Canyon including the “Enchanted Forest” and Chaparral. An experienced and knowledgeable Trail Guide will lead the group on the 4.6 mile loop with 580 feet of elevation.
Group hikes include round-trip transportation from Spa Ojai to the trail head, bottled water, and a snack. Guests must be at least 10-years-old to participate.
Tennis Lessons
Daily
Learn the modern and traditional methods of tennis in a safe, clean, and supervised environment at Ojai Valley Inn Tennis Center. Fundamentals, fitness and fun are stressed in each class where ball machines and the latest teaching aids will be utilized.
Stay-and-play practice matches are also available after class. A low student/teacher ratio means accelerated learning at this tennis resort.
Serene Yin Yoga and Meditation
Sundays in December, 9:30 am
Spa Ojai
Find and tend to your inner stillness during the bustling holiday season as we move through a slow-paced all-level yoga flow. We will finish with longer-held yin poses and deep meditation to renew body, mind, and spirit.
Private Aerial Yoga
By Appointment
Spa Ojai
Spa Ojai’s Aerial Yoga is based in traditional Hatha yoga and designed to be accessible for everyone, at all levels of fitness. Using a suspended silk hammock for support and stability we guide you to refine, realign, and renew your mat practice.
Golf Clinic
Thursday - Sunday, 11:30 am
Our golf professionals are handpicked and trained in the tradition of guest service and individualized attention. Whether you're an experienced player or a true novice, our professional instructors will help you take your game to the next level.
Bluegrass Brunch
Sundays, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
The Oak
Join us for live bluegrass music and our signature brunch buffet at The Oak. Indulge in classic breakfast favorites, carving station, raw bar, and delectable desserts. Live bluegrass music performed by Chris Murphy and the Silver Mountain String Band.
$75 per person includes unlimited coffee, tea, juice and soda. Bottomless mimosas available for $20 per person. $15 for children ages 12 and under. Tax and gratuity not included.
Rejuvinate Oxygen Facial
By Appointment
Spa Ojai
Designed to produce immediate results, advanced oxygen technology delivers highly concentrated serums deep into the skin. Naturally cooling and refreshing, this facial incorporates botanicals, antioxidants and vitamins that restore natural vitality and glow. Skin is thoroughly cleansed, gently exfoliated and results are instant and continue to improve in the following days.75-minute includes an extra treatment for the delicate eye and lip areas plus a targeted application of Atoxelene to address fine lines and wrinkles.
Kid's Kits Daily
November 25th - January 1st
Discover Ojai
KID’S KIT: EXPLORER ESSENTIALS
Surprise your young outdoor enthusiast with a nature adventure kit complete with binoculars, sketchbook, watercolor pens, notebook, walkie-talkies, chocolate rocks, a BrainBox board game, and child-friendly research tools. Each kit is $150 plus 20% service charge. Kits must be ordered 24 hours in advance.
KID’S KIT: JOLTING GEOLOGY
Encourage budding scientists and chemists with this hands-on selection containing a dynamite National Geographic science experiment, a geode smashing kit, chocolate rocks, digital microscope, and a BrainBox board game. Each kit is $150 plus 20% service charge. Kits must be ordered 24 hours in advance.
Gratitude Yoga
November 25th, 3:00 pm & November 26th, 9:00 am
Spa Ojai
Gratitude Yoga: Celebrate the internal, still energy of the season as we move deeply into gratitude during this slower-paced all-level yoga flow, while focusing deeply on your breath.
Spiritual Journeys
By Appointment
Spa Ojai
NANCY FURST
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. Pricing and availability varies.
KATIE MANZELLA
CRYSTAL & REIKI ENERGY HEALING
Katie Manzella, Reiki Master, supports spiritual healing, self-empowerment, and transformation in a nurturing and relaxing environment. Explore inner guidance and higher levels