June, 2009

Welcome to the first edition of our Travel Ojai Newsletter since our transformation. It is a great joy to share some news with you and to earnestly thank each one of you for every client you have sent to Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in the past. We know that once you read this edition, you will find a myriad of reasons to send even more of your clients to us, especially this summer. The Herb Garden has been graced with a new pool and dining area. The "Dive In" movies are starting to enchant our youngest guests and Renate Collins, our "Artist in Residence" will be taking more guests on creative quests.

Some of you have been to the Ojai Valley Inn before, and some of you have not, but all of you know what a magical destination this place in California is. Can you smell the orange blossoms in the air, or the lavender in the fields? Close your eyes and breathe. Elizabeth Gould and I are here to assist you with any visit to the Inn, and we look forward to doing so soon.

Thank you!

Jill Wojahn
Director of Leisure Sales
jill_wojahn@ojairesort.com

Elizabeth Gould
Leisure Sales Manager
elizabeth_gould@ojairesort.com

WORLDVIEW TRAVEL FAM TRIP
We recently hosted a fantastic weekend at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, with several Worldview Travel agents and President Ricci Zuckerman. Our guests were able to enjoy our luxurious spa or test their creativity at our artist cottage. We had a fun filled evening with cocktails and hors d’oeurves at the lovely Casa Elar, our private five-bedroom estate, and a 5 course dinner paired with central coast wines in Maravilla our signature restaurant, thanks to our amazing executive chef, Jamie West. For more information on Casa Elar, check out www.casaelarojai.com.

“I had never been to Ojai and when we were standing on the patio of the house looking at the view, I felt I was in Provence or Tuscany. The accommodations at the Inn were beautiful, service outstanding and the grounds absolutely lovely.” - Shahla Vaziri, General Manager Worldview Travel, Headquarters.

NEW! JUST LAUNCHED - DEDICATED TRAVEL AGENT RESOURCE CENTER
We are excited to introduce our new Travel Agent Resource Center. In order to support your promotion of Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, we have created a resource center that allows you to create your own customized email programs. Simply select a specific promotion type design, customize your message, and send a beautiful pdf to your email list. Your email list and promotions logs are all saved with your profile. All you need to do is register and you will have access to this new and exciting feature. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW

ARTS & LEISURE – YOUNG CHILD GENIUS AKIANE KRAMARIK
Join us on July 18th from 3-5pm as we present world renowned artistic prodigy Akiane Kramarik. Considered the only known child binary genius, Akiane is primarily a self-taught painter who takes her inspiration from visions of heaven and her personal connection with God. She has made appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and CNN. Join us for an interactive afternoon with Akiane while enjoying delicious desserts and soda floats. MORE INFO

FAMILY GOLF PROMO
Join us for our unlimited play golf vacation with the family. It is the perfect way for the whole family to enjoy this year’s summer break, or an extended long weekend! Enjoy a minimum three night’s stay and your children get their own room at no extra charge. This package offers you unlimited golf on our professional course, a family golf lesson from one of our PGA Golf Professionals and a spa treatment. MORE INFO

RECIPE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE CHEF, JAMIE WEST
A rich Californian harvest is served each day in our restaurants. With local farmers supplying fresh, wholesome menu ingredients and hand picked herbs harvested from the Inn’s own herb gardens, you can be sure of only the finest Californian Central Coast Cuisine. Our Executive Chef, Jamie West, describes his approach to the style of Cuisine at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa as “cuisine that is inspired by the bounty and driven by the season, with global influence”. Create one our specialties at home, Wild Mushroom Crostini with Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Arugula. CLICK HERE FOR RECIPE

We hope that you have enjoyed our premier edition of the Travel Ojai Newsletter, and it is our desire that you will visit www.ojairesort.com frequently to stay tuned to all the amazing events and activities both you and your clients are sure to enjoy. Our next issue will let you learn more about "The Nest", our Teen Center, and 'Geo-Caching' a great new adventure. Thank you!