As we find ourselves very busy during this holiday season, we hope your holidays include spending some relaxing time at the Inn, where the festivities abound all month long!
Please take a moment to read about some of our unique holiday offerings for the entire family. Not only is this the perfect place to revisit established holiday traditions, but also to create new traditions. Enjoy our great family activities in the California sunshine, and let our unsurpassed staff anticipate your every need. From a steaming cup of cinnamon spice tea to a scrumptious holiday dessert, we look forward to and delight in taking care of you and your family at this very special time of year.
Please allow myself and our wonderful staff in reservations assist you now.
We are also proud to say that we were honored to receive our 5-diamond award from AAA for the fourth consecutive year. From all of us here at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, the best of the season to you.
Sincerely,
Janis Clapoff
Managing Director
Holiday Season at Ojai
This holiday season is full of activities at Ojai. Come join us for our Christmas Grand Buffet dinner on December 25 followed by decorating your own holiday cookie. Enjoy a family holiday movie with popcorn and assorted beverages at 8:00 pm or enjoy live music at the Neff Lounge at 8-11 pm on December 26.
Unlimited golf when you stay overnight with us November 29 through December 22, 2009. That’s right! Unlimited golf on our PGA course, home to seven PGA Senior Tour events. Now, test your skills to the limit at no additional charge when you stay overnight in one of our Shangri-la Rooms or Suites. As an added bonus when you book a suite, you will get an additional 50 minute classic spa treatment of your choice during your stay. Call us to book now!
Join us for a celebration into the new year! Enjoy a five course dinner paired with wines and dancing to the tunes of Bob Ledner and his band. We will ring in the new year with a balloon drop at midnight and a champagne toast.
Seating will be from 7-9 pm. Vegetarian options are available. Click here to view the complete menu.
$150 per person for dinner and $200 per person for dinner and wine pairing. $595 includes overnight stay and dinner for two, $305 for an additional night’s accommodation.
The movie Julie & Julia reminds us of the art of French cooking. Here is your opportunity to meet the author Julie Powell and participate in a cooking demonstration of some of Julia Child’s recipes with our Chef, Jamie West. As many of you know, Chef West had the delight and honor of cooking for Julia Child on numerous occasions in his previous restaurant. This special event has strictly limited seating and includes the following:
Saturday, 2-3 pm: Interactive cooking demonstration in the Herb Garden. Ms. Powell will assist our executive chef Jamie West in preparing one of Julia Child’s delectable dishes.
Saturday, 6-9:30 pm: Julia Child-inspired dinner prepared by Chef Jamie West, featuring some recipes from Child’s legendary book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Ms. Powell will be on hand to discuss each course, and sign her book, Julie &Julia, for attending guests.
Saturday, 10 pm: To complete and enhance the evening, come to a private screening of Julie & Julia in the Neff Lounge and enjoy our tempting dessert bar.
Sunday morning: Enjoy the breakfast buffet at the Inn prior to your departure.
All guests will receive a signed copy of Julie Powell’s critically acclaimed book, Julie & Julia.
**For this special event only, our customary two-night weekend stay is waived.
**Also, for double-occupancy guests bringing their significant other who do not wish to participate in the Saturday afternoon cooking demonstration, a complimentary round of golf is included during that time.
Thanks to all our Celebrity Chef attendees a few weeks ago. It was an honor and a pleasure to have you join us. As part of the event, you received a complimentary bottle of fresh extra virgin olive oil from California Olive Ranch. We use it daily here at the resort’s kitchens and would encourage you to try it at home. Please check out one of my recipes in the Ranch’s newsletter “In Season.” Sign up at
www.californiaoliveranch.com to receive the newsletter.
Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you at the Inn soon!
