This summer we took a drive through the country to visit the town of Ojai Valley, located less than an hour north of Los Angeles, and about a half hour east of the Ventura Coast. Here you'll find one of Southern California's historic treasures, a town where you can slow down and rejuvenate your mind, your body, and spirit. It's serene beauty and open valley is filled with acres and acres of citrus groves, and long roads that take you up the mountain where you'll find hiking, and trails leading to peaks with spectacular views of the valley.
This small historic town has a short street lined with art galleries, boutiques, cafes, and metaphysical book stores, as well as the hidden retreats and spas that are tucked away amongst hundred year old trees, and are spread throughout the valley.
Today we'll visit the Ojai Valley Museum of History, where you'll hear about the towns first visitors, the artists, and where the name Ojai came from.
We then made a stop at one of the largest outdoor bookstores in the state, and found Bart's Books that is stocked with rare and used books, some first editions, and you can sit in an outdoor courtyard while enjoying the comfortable climate of Ojai.
Finally, we made a special visit to the home of a world know spiritual teacher, who left behind a place to rejuvenate your mind and spirit. The Pepper Tree Retreat was the original home of Krishnamurti, who after 65 years of traveling and lecturing around the world, left his 1920's country style home as a retreat and spiritual center.
This small historic town has a short street lined with art galleries, boutiques, cafes, and metaphysical book stores, as well as the hidden retreats and spas that are tucked away amongst hundred year old trees, and are spread throughout the valley.
Today we'll visit the Ojai Valley Museum of History, where you'll hear about the towns first visitors, the artists, and where the name Ojai came from.We then made a stop at one of the largest outdoor bookstores in the state, and found Bart's Books that is stocked with rare and used books, some first editions, and you can sit in an outdoor courtyard while enjoying the comfortable climate of Ojai.
Finally, we made a special visit to the home of a world know spiritual teacher, who left behind a place to rejuvenate your mind and spirit. The Pepper Tree Retreat was the original home of Krishnamurti, who after 65 years of traveling and lecturing around the world, left his 1920's country style home as a retreat and spiritual center.Here you can enjoy a peaceful and serene environment away from the busy life of the city, and today we'll hear the story and background by the man who was the personal chef to Krisnamurti.
Click here to visit the Web site for the Ojai Valley Museum of History.
Click here to visit the Web site for the Pepper Tree Retreat.
Click here to visit the Web site for Bart's Books.
