TEN EXPERIENCES ONLY TO BE SAVORED AT OJAI VALLEY INN & SPA

11-21-2007

Ojai, CA, November 20, 2007 - Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, the quintessential California resort and a favorite escape for Hollywood celebrities for more than 80 years, celebrates its Spa Ojai's tenth anniversary with a series of top ten "can't miss" lists for 2008. From Native American-inspired treatments at the award-winning spa to hand-crafted and personalized martinis at the Maravilla bar, here are ten experiences that can only be had at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa.

TEN EXPERIENCES ONLY TO BE SAVORED
AT OJAI VALLEY INN & SPA

1. Share a Kuyam treatment
Spa Ojai is the only place in the country you can experience a Kuyam, translated as "a place to rest together" by the indigenous Chumash people. Perfect for guests looking to share the spa experience, this signature treatment combines cleansing mud, dry heat, inhalation therapy and guided meditation in an intricately-tiled communal chamber, comfortable for 8 spa guests to relax as a group.

2. Life's a Cinch: Learning the ropes of a rewarding ride
More than just a horseback ride meandering through 800 acres of the Ranch at the Inn, this "Short Course in Living Better" is a hands-on lesson in horsemanship. Learn from our fabled ranch manager Bill Fraser and his seasoned staff about becoming more comfortable on a horse. The experience includes basic care, grooming and saddling, and the thrill of riding along a variety of beautiful terrain, including the rolling hills, creek beds and open meadows of the ranch. The Ranch at the Inn is also home to the Big Red Barn - perfect for parties - and the Petting Barn for kids.

3. The Classic Golf Experience
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa's George C. Thomas-designed course (6,292 yards/par 70) is a classic. Home to the traditional golf experience - a caddy program enhances the round for guests who enjoy this level of service - and with the deliberate absence of GPS devices and being declared a cell phone free zone, this course delivers a golfing experience the way the game was meant to be played. For those looking to improve their game, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa features golf instruction by Dr. Joe Parent, who has coached the mental game in golf, business and life for over 25 years. A distinguished PGA TOUR Instructor, he counts among his clients Vijay Singh, a Masters Champion and twice PGA Champion. Dr. Joe is the author of the bestselling ZEN GOLF: Mastering the Mental Game (Doubleday).

4. Spa Ojai's Luxury Penthouse Suite
If it's privacy you're craving or simply easy access to some of the finest spa treatments in the world, Spa Ojai's 3,500-square-foot penthouse is just for you. Accessed by private elevator, the third floor penthouse features its own treatment room, sauna, and sunrise and sunset terraces with outdoor whirlpool spas and fireplaces. The views of the resort and the surrounding Ojai Valley are outstanding. The Luxury Penthouse Suite itself has four guest suites, two living areas, large balconies and a meditation loft and can be configured into several customized floor plans. It's the suite of choice for the many celebrities from nearby Hollywood who visit Spa Ojai.

5. Camp Ojai
Feeling like a family vacation with something for everyone to do? Then Ojai Valley Inn & Spa's Camp Ojai is your answer for kids' activities. This year-round program for children five to 12 offers a full day of activities, like arts & crafts featuring Chumash crafts projects, a trip to the Inn's Ranch and Stables for a pony ride, a history hike around the Camp and Inn, and sports like archery, golf or tennis. It's the perfect way for the kids to experience the resort while you take advantage of Spa Ojai, the 18-hole George C. Thomas-designed golf course, or simply do nothing at all.

6. Ojai Nest bedding
In addition to large, Spanish-tiled fireplaces in most rooms, guests enjoy exclusive Ojai Valley Inn & Spa's "Ojai Nest" bedding on every bed in every room and suite. Beginning with a custom box spring and mattress and adding five more layers of dreamy down-filled mattress toppers, pillows and a duvet, the resort's beds become nests you'll never want to leave.

7. Have a gourmet picnic in a Hillside Herb Garden T House
Choose your perfect meal from one of Ojai's themed picnic menus - California Comfort, Vineyard Fete, or Decadence - then make your way to the Hillside Herb Garden, where an old-fashioned picnic basket will be waiting for you inside a picture-perfect T House. The T Houses are the ideal hideaways for lunch, meditation, yoga or relaxation among three acres of Mediterranean herbs, lavender, roses and fruit trees, with endless views of the hills making you feel as if you've been transported to Tuscany or Provence.

8. Gather fresh herbs, make your own spa products
After visiting the Hillside Herb Garden, take your fresh finds to the Apothecary, where you can blend them with essential oils to create personalized hydrosol (floral water), lotion, soap or massage oil to use during your spa treatments and stay at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa or to bring home. And don't worry about indulging often in your take-home products; Spa Ojai keeps your personal blend on file. Re-ordering is just a phone call away!

9. Explore, explore, explore
The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is located on 220 acres of pastoral grounds that beckon you to wander, hike, or enjoy a picnic over-looking panoramic views of the Ojai Valley. But thinking about a day trip? Ride a complimentary bicycle on a leisurely path into the charming town of Ojai. Visit the San Ynez Valley, about an hour's drive, where 17 wineries have daily tastings. Or take a boat out to the Channel Islands, where you can hike and kayak, observing over 2,000 species of flora and fauna.

10. Enjoy a personalized martini at Maravilla
At the end of the day, when the sun has set in Ojai and the "pink moment" has marveled you, step into the bar at Maravilla and meet barman Brian Monsour. He's sure to strike up a conversation and within no time create a martini simply made for you. By the second or third night of your visit, the drink may even have its own name - yours!

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Since 1923, vacationing guests have sought the tranquil pleasures of the historic Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, a AAA Five Diamond property located on 220 tree-shaded acres 35 miles south of Santa Barbara. Affirmed by its many prestigious awards and fresh from a $90 million renovation, the legendary Inn is one of the nation's unique hidden treasures. For reservations: 1-800-422-6524, or on the Internet: www.ojairesort.com



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