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Ojai Valley Inn, nestled in the scenic Ojai Valley, a quick drive inland of the Santa Barbara coastline, is magical setting for a memorable destination wedding. The resort’s wedding staff can customize ceremonies, receptions and pre- and post-wedding activities to suit any couple’s personal style, whether it is casually relaxed or gracefully glamorous. The Inn’s wedding locations include intimate outdoor courtyards, lush lawns, herb gardens, grand ballrooms and even a majestic oak tree. And where else can guests make pre-wedding lavender bouquets, custom scrubs, hand lotions or celebratory aromatherapy creations?
A Venue for Every Taste
The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn is an expansive 20,000 square foot culinary and event center that marries world-class food culture with indoor/outdoor gatherings. The Farmhouse is a connected natural campus of distinct spaces: The Kitchen, The Library, The Lawn, and The Great Room —an expansive 8500-square-foot multi-use, ballroom space. The wood and glass barn-inspired structures feature a natural palette of forest browns and greys, redwood siding, 25-foot ceilings, and exposed wooden trusses. The Kitchen is designed for open demo format, offering up to 80 guests a front row seat to the chefs in action, while the adjacent Library and garden courtyard, each seating up to 20, will serve as private dining and meeting areas. Additionally, 11’-6” foot high sliding doors will open dramatically to The Lawn with expanded outdoor seating, a landscaped garden of native olive trees and lavender, an organic vegetable and herb garden, and a majestic 100 year-old Oak tree anchoring the center focal point.
Casa Elar
An exquisite private estate located on the grounds of the resort, Case Elar is a magical Tuscan Villa-style property with over 10,000 sq. ft. in the residence and 44,000 sq. ft. of outdoor space, the perfect destination for an intimate wedding. From the 12 fireplaces and outdoor kitchen, to a sparkling swimming pool and dramatic mountain views, Casa Elar offers the privacy and luxury accoutrements any bride would dream of.
Orchard Lawn
The resort’s hillside orchard, with its signature fragrant lavender, 65 herb varieties and 20 types of fruit trees that line meandering paths, can accommodate up to 60 guests. The adjacent lawn and vine-covered pergola can accommodate up to 200 guests, with an option to tent or canopy the space. The bridal party can fashion bouquets and boutonnieres from fresh-picked lavender and herbs.
Hacienda Courtyard
The resort’s outdoor landscaped 1920’s Spanish Colonial courtyard is surrounded by lush foliage, lavender and orange trees, and offers a panoramic view of Ojai Valley. It can accommodate up to 200 guests. A classical guitarist adds a touch of formality to the courtyard’s old-world charm.
Artist Cottage Lawn
Against the dramatic backdrop of the Topa Topa Mountains and the iconic golf course, couples are married underneath the sheltering branches of a 200-year-old oak tree. Seating for up to 200 guests.
Anacapa Ballroom
Newly redesigned with elegant details such as hand-stenciled ceilings and show-stopping chandeliers, this ballroom offers a dance floor and outdoor terraces with mountain and sunset views. The ballroom can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Hacienda Ballroom
This expansive ballroom is complete with a Spanish-style fireplace. The meandering outdoor terrace, which also features a fireplace, is the ideal location for a cocktail reception. The Hacienda can accommodate up to 350 guests.
Valley to Table Cuisine
The Inn’s talented culinary team can prepare a variety of special market-fresh menus that reflect the bounty of Ojai Valley – for rehearsal brunches and dinners, wedding receptions, bridal party picnics or romantic in-room meals for the newlywed couple. The resort’s five restaurants serve a selection of Ojai Harvest cuisine featuring estate-grown herbs, local olive oil and fresh products from area farmers, ranchers, fishmongers and vintners.
Wedding & Honeymoon Activities
The Inn arranges custom activities for bridal parties and their guests, including spa treatments, championship golf, horseback riding, tennis, hiking, fishing and kayaking. In addition, the resort’s Mind/Body Studio is available for fitness training and classes, while the Artist Cottage & Apothecary offers art lessons and even pre-wedding aromatherapy blending, to create special customized gifts for the bride and groom.