Ojai
Valley Inn & Spa - Review
Why Keep a Secret?
The
pristine Ojai Valley, untouched by ugly urbanization with
its tract homes and strip malls, continues to lure an
eclectic group of individuals: world-weary truth seekers
(the valley was portrayed as the mythical paradise of
Shangri-La by Frank Capra in his 1937 classic Lost
Horizon), movie stars, busy businessmen (and women)
with the need for a little R&R, hikers, golfers, globetrotters....
The Ojai
Valley Inn & Spa has always offered a sophisticated
get-away from the thorns of life, so to speak. Yet, over
the past few years, it has really come into its own as
a serious resort, catering to multitudinous needs, from
romantic retreat to corporate meeting ground via a serious
game on the green.
Its
key attraction, however, is its 31,000-square-foot spa,
a sanctuary of health and wellness with trickling fountains
and loggias. Endless packages are available to soothe
any soul such as the "Luxury Day Package," which
includes an aromatic 50-minute Luxury Facial to cleanse,
exfoliate, hydrate, and massage the skin; a 50-minute
Luxury Massage combining acupressure face-points with
a relaxing body massage; and an 80-minute Luxury Body
Treatment. "Just for Golfers" — the Inn is a big
golf destination — translates into a 50-minute Golf
Stretch & Strength personal training session and a 50-minute
Golfer's Therapeutic massage, all handled by the Inn's
expert and friendly staff. Two 3,500 square-foot suites
on top of the spa were designed with recovering celebs
in mind (as a post-botox or surgery retreat), offering
a private elevator, your own treatment room, a sauna and
Sunset and Sunrise terraces with outdoor whirlpools. Any
one in need of a little solitude will appreciate the luxury
of these environs.
Spa-inclined
or otherwise, don't neglect to visit the massive herb
garden lined with teahouses, perfect for your morning
meditation or yoga asanas.
Increased
popularity has also led to a major revamp of all food
and beverage operations, culminating in the assemblage
of a polished and seasoned team with executive chef Anthony
Keene, food and beverage director Bernard Collin, beverage
manager and sommelier Jim Kelley and others.
What
does the future hold? A spa expansion and the construction
of several luxury suites, which we very much are looking
forward to: more room to play, recuperate and recharge.
Ojai
Valley Inn & Spa
905 Country Club Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
805-646-5511, 800-422-6524
www.ojairesort.com
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