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Dear Valued Guests,
Take advantage of the peace and tranquility the Ojai Valley offers with our Arts & Leisure series. We are proud to provide a variety of unique programs guaranteed to appeal to a diverse range of interests.
The Arts & Leisure series is a unique program here at the Inn showcasing a variety of guest speakers, artists, authors and culinary professionals. The series is designed to accentuate the vast and essential interests of passionate living, offering rare and immersive experiences found at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa.
We here at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa invite you to participate in any of the events below. We hope you will find the series to be inspiring, enlightening and even more so… fun.
Sincerely,

Janis Clapoff
Managing Director
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Child Genius, Akiane Kramarik - SOLD OUT!
The Arts and Leisure Masterwork series, which this summer celebrates teens, is pleased to present world renowned artistic prodigy Akiane Kramarik. Akiane is primarily a self-taught painter who takes her inspiration from her visions of heaven and her personal connection with God. She is an inspirational Teenager, who has an amazing story to tell having started painting incredible canvases and reciting insightful poetry from the age of 4. MORE INFO |
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An Afternoon with World Renowned Surfer Shaun Tomson
Professional surfer, former world champion, environmentalist, actor and businessman Shaun Tomson comes to the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa on August 18th from 3-5pm to share his life’s work with all who strive to maintain a positive, balanced attitude and extend the limits of one’s own personal standards. MORE INFO |
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Classical Botanicals
Unleash the artist within you at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa’s “Rendering Nature in Pencil and Watercolor” event. Enjoy four days of relaxing the mind and body with spa treatments and meditation, including Yoga and Tai Chi. Instruction at the Herb Garden will give you an opportunity to develop your sketching and painting skills, as you create your own unique work of art. MORE INFO |
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Tea Traditions with Harney & Sons
The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Arts and Leisure Masterworks Series presents an afternoon with Harney & Sons to discuss how to develop your tea palate and an insider’s view on the history and growth of Tea in the United States. Michael Harney, son of the founder of Harney & Sons Teas has just written the book, “The Harney and Sons Guide to Tea”, which is unique in candor, scope and accessibility, with the intent that this will become the classic reference and staple in the library of all tea drinkers. MORE INFO |
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Looking Back, Dreaming Forward: A Life Story Journey
Join us at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa for a journey of self discovery as Renate Collins, Artist in Residence, creates a one of a kind experience. Inspired by nature, listening within and exchanging creative ideas, she explores the inner world of memories, and lessons encountered that often identify the purpose and direction of one’s life.This all-inclusive three-night, four-day workshop begins with the creation of a “Personal Mandala” a ‘signature’ within our Cottage and concludes with the creation of your own personal scent through the guidance of “custom blending”. MORE INFO |
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Blues, Brews & BBQ
Please join us at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa for a fun evening of Beer tasting presented by our own Firestone Vineyards, from Santa Ynez, coupled with a delectable meal prepared by Executive Chef Jamie West. Blues band by Bob Ledner.. MORE INFO |
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Master Florist, Jun Pinon from San Francisco
Jun Pinion will return to Ojai Valley Inn & Spa on November 4th to present his “Holiday Decorating and Design” class. The interactive event will be held from 3-5pm on November 4th and will feature many new ways to decorate your home or holiday table with a flair that is not only simplistic in nature but will give the “WOW” factor that you would like your guests to receive.On November 5th, from 5-7 pm, Jun will do a Masterworks Class, which is more detailed and structured in format. MORE INFO |
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Celebrity Chef Golf Tournament
PJoin us for our Celebrity Chef Golf Tournament, featuring some of the most inventive chefs on the golf course and off. You can enjoy their unique creations both at lunch and during an incredible tasting menu dinner that same evening. This incredible package includes upgraded accommodations, special amenities, plus unlimited golf the day before and after our special tournament day. All proceeds from this event will also be donated to two worthwhile local charities. MORE INFO |
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Precious Metal Clay
Join us at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa for three nights and four days of relaxation and instruction at our Precious Metal Clay workshop. Precious Metal Clay provides a new way of working with silver. Spend two days creating your own small pieces of jewelry, such as a talisman, a small spoon or a pinby, by forming the clay, firing it, then polishing and finishing the surface to reveal a fabulous piece of jewelry art piece. MORE INFO |
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We hope that you have enjoyed our premier edition of the Arts & Leisure 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 are sure to enjoy. Thank you! |
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