I've never been here before, but my daughter unfortunately, has broken her foot and the only way to…read moreget around would be besides crutches would be a knee scooter. We called them and they said they had one and that they were going to discount it once we got there and when I arrived there, they said that they had it sitting for a little while and the fact that it's pink and has some tassels that were they're going to take half off. Very easy to deal with super friendly people. I highly recommend this place.

Help of Ojai certainly does some great work within the community, and for that they should get more…read morestars. Unfortunately friendliness and people skills don't seem to be prerequisites for staff, so that aspect of the organization has been sort of a hit and miss for years. However another (more recent) negative move is the organization's decision to become political by changing it's mission statement - jumping on board the pandering train. This was clearly unnecessary, as the original mission statement was perfect. And to be fair, the first sentence of the new mission statement would have been fine all by itself. But apparently someone with an agenda to push has been successful in at least partially derailing the trajectory of the organization. I hope they fix that.

Our visiting grandchildren were treated to a delightful ranch experience at River Rock Ranch this…read moreweek where we could pet the beautiful mustang horses and also the cows. A highlight was being treated to a horse training show. We enjoyed learning the story of the legendary wild mustangs and how they come to the ranch in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management.

Go there and meet Bruce and Bern and learn the art of The Mustang horse . Donate sack pellets feed…read moredirectly to Bern or Kelly his wife to show your love. Feed is always welcome by these three people. . Great looking horses. All different colors and personalities .

We found an injured bird and they were so wonderful in taking the bird! Such a blessing and a…read morerelief to know they are nearby to help!

ORC is an amazing gift to our community. Founder Kim Stroud has dedicated decades of her time &…read moreexpertise caring for injured wild birds. She has also guided me over the years as to what resources or facilities are best suited for other wild injured animals (usually after being hit by vehicles), or in the case when I though a crow was injured, was actually just a juvenile learning to fly. ORC has a very successful annual open house. Educational & impressive compound. If you've never been, I highly recommend taking your family.

I didn't adopt a cat here, but I wanted to write a review because my daughter is a girl scout and…read morewe came here for a field trip. What an amazing place that I honestly didn't even know existed! The people working here are so knowledgeable and good to the cats. The girls had the best time playing with the cats as well! They have small rooms to go in where you can hangout with the cats in an enclosed, safe environment. I can definitely tell that the cats here are really loved and cared for! This is such a loving place for these cats. Also, shoutout to ASAP for being so good with the girl scouts who visited them as well!

Amazing experience with adopting my new baby cat. Application filled out and accepted within…read moreminutes, and i found my new family member , so thankful of the sweet lady who was working alone the 28th she made sure we were able to take our baby home .

Phenomenal earth day visit to the gardens. It's a peaceful way to experience the naturalness of…read moreOjai. We met so many pleasant workers, visitors, and resident artists along the way.

Taft Garden and Nature Preserve is one of the most beautiful places I've visited in my long life…read more The peace and beauty is enhanced by the limited number of daily visitors. It is possible move about the multiple trails at your own pace self guided, or join tours (when offered) to learn about the Plants, Birds, Geology, and Art. The garden is tucked away, and for me getting there and back to Ojai proper was a big part of the magic of the visit. Thank you to all who created and maintain Taft Garden and Nature Preserve.

Such a beautiful getaway with such a loving, compassionate, and heartfelt staff here in Ojai. I am…read moreso grateful for visiting and the nature is so beautiful and grousing. I would highly recommend for a girls trip or a couples getaway you will not regret it!

I am participating in the Foundation's 2015 Work Retreat, lead by Brooke and Leif…read more Wow! what an experience it has been. The land is magical, the community embraces, and the foundation is serving. For the body, the work retreat provided physical activities like, making clay from the earth which is then used to make a cobb wall. Allowing each person to manifest and cultivate moving meditation, team work, and physical endurance. For the mind, the land provides space with nature to manifest an awareness with Mother Earth's creations. Silence is valued, allowed, and appreciated by the community. Hidden areas that overlook the breathtaking valley allow for meditation and peace. For the spirit, I was able to let go. Allowing my authentic spirit to run free from judgement, express with love, and forgive with grace. Laughter has filled my heart here. The community is PURE LOVE and ACCEPTANCE. My time here has been magical, I do not want it to end. I have learned more than what the program had to offer: permaculture and sustainable living (which already exceeded my expectations). I have shared and absorbed the reflections in others that mirrored myself. Space in my heart and soul has been created to fulfill with things that serve me and the world. The traditions to which the foundation was built are shared, respected, and continue for generations. I fell in love the moment I first arrived. The love for this place continues to grow. I cannot wait for my next visit. Thank you Ojai Foundation for the land, healing, and teachings that are shared with everyone that comes to visit. Om Shanti Iris

Beautiful center, gardens and grounds. Wonderful staff. The energy of Krishnamurti remains. I had…read moreextraordinary meditations. Very grateful.

Attended a 3 day yoga retreat facilitated by Rowan. I wasn't very familiar with J Krishnamurti's…read moreteachings but I had such a wonderful experience with a lovely group of people with lots of dialogue. I hope to be able to attend again. I was inspired to do much more reading of his teachings on my own. The grounds are peaceful and conducive to learning.

**February 2024: Saturday Afternoon Visit**…read more This Goodwill is tiny, but the items they put out are really good quality and the prices are fair. I don't think I would go out of my way to visit this thrift shop, but if I'm in Ojai I would definitely take a peek to see what treasure it may hold. On my recent trip I bought a white puffer vest that fit me perfectly and it didn't even look like it's been used. I suppose consider the size of the store they only put out the best items so it's worth a look if you're in the area.

This location considers itself a 'boutique" Goodwill. Two employees have told me they price things…read moreaccording to current market value because it is a boutique Goodwill. The prices are prices higher than other Goodwill locations. They upsell used, discarded, unwashed, FREE donated items for higher prices than the other GW's, or Target or Ross.