Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Arts Series

Ojai, California – Ojai Valley Inn & Spa announces its first five events to launch the 2009 Arts & Leisure Series. Inn Managing Director Janis Clapoff has created the Series that speaks to the essence of passionate living.

2009 ARTS & LEISURE SERIES SCHEDULE, JANUARY-MARCH

DATE: January 7, 2009 EVENT: Mixologist Dinner SERIES: The Ojai Gourmand Series WHO: Featuring David Nepove, master mixologist from Southern Wine and Spirits in Los Angeles WHAT: Four-course gourmet dinner prepared by Executive Chef Jamie West featuring paired spirits to go with each course COST: $85.00 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity TIME: 6 -10 PM WHERE: Maravilla Restaurant

DATE: January 22, 2009 EVENT: Literary Luncheon SERIES: Celebrating the Masters of Perfection WHO: Award-winning travel expert Peter Greenberg WHAT: Three-course luncheon followed by a 20-minute talk on his newest book, DON’T GO THERE! with a 10 minute Q&A period COST: $55.00 per person, including a signed copy of the book; exclusive of tax and gratuity TIME: 12 – 2 PM WHERE: Ballroom (to be announced)

DATE: February 10, 2009 EVENT: Gourmet “chocolate dinner” to celebrate Chocolate Month at The Inn SERIES: The Ojai Gourmand Series WHO: Featuring Oaxacan Executive Chef Susana Trilling WHAT: Four-course chocolate dinner paired with specialty wines COST: $85.00 per person, including a hard covered cookbook by Trilling; exclusive of tax and gratuity TIME: 6 -10 PM WHERE: Maravilla Restaurant

DATE: February 27-28, 2009 EVENT: Yoga and Chocolate weekend SERIES: The Art of Health and Well Being WHO: Yoga and Chocolate featuring renowned Yoga expert, Dave Romanelli WHAT: Arrive late afternoon on Feb 27 First yoga stretch class Friday from 5-6PM followed by a casual reception in the Spa Gardens

Sat Feb 28, 2009: 7-8 AM: Guided walk 8-9 AM: Continental breakfast, Spa Café 9-11 AM: Yoga and chocolate class from Deluxe guest room and signed copy of Romanelli’s newest book included

COST: All-inclusive event is $495.00 WHERE: Meets at the Spa Village

DATE: March 12, 2009 EVENT: Organic chef prepares gourmet selections with Executive Chef Jamie West, featuring bio-dynamic wines SERIES: The Ojai Gourmand Series WHO: Featuring former organic chef to the Royal Family (Lady Diana and Prince Charles), Carolyn Robb WHAT: Four-course gourmet dinner paired with bio-dynamic wines TIME: 6 -10 PM WHERE: Maravilla Restaurant COST: $85.00 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuities

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ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIAL RATE: $295 plus taxes

RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION: Call 805-646-1111 (room reservations department) to book event and/or accommodations.

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