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Film Screening and Meet the Filmmaker

Mar 11 2010 - 7:30pm

"PLAYING FOR CHANGE"With Special Musical Guests and Producer William Aura

Council III

Apr 2 2010 - Apr 4 2010

Facilitators: Marlow Hotchkiss and Leslie Roberts

Flesh & Spirit: The Mystery of Intimate Relationship

Apr 24 2010 - Apr 26 2010

Location:  Thousand Oaks, California

Facilitators: Shoshana and Rick Wheeler and Kelila and Rob Heller

Council Training For Educators

May 8 2010
May 15 2010

8:00AM - 4:30 PM on both Saturdays

Flesh and Spirit - Couples Council Retreat

Jun 17 2010 - Jun 20 2010

Facilitators: Amber McIntyre & Jesse Jessup

Location: Maison D'ARS, France

Flesh and Spirit - Couples Council Retreat

Jun 24 2010 - Jun 27 2010

Facilitators: Amber McIntyre & Jesse Jessup

Location: Eschwege Institute, Germany

Flesh and Spirit - Couples Council Retreat

Jul 2 2010 - Jul 9 2010

Facilitators: Amber McIntyre & Jesse Jessup

Location: Kalikalos Centre, Greece


Remembering Rachael: Rachael Kessler 1946-2010

A remembrance from Jack Zimmerman.

My connection with Rachael—then Shelly—began in the mid-eighties at Crossroads School in Santa Monica. 

Article Posted: 
02/01/2010

New Film: TOF and the Practice of Council

A new TOF film by Bryan Law looks at the development of our Council in School initiative. With Paul Cummins, Jack Black, Jonah Hill and other current and former students in the program.

Article Posted: 
10/27/2009

Joanna Macy's Return to The Ojai Foundation

This past fall we were blessed by the return of Joanna Macy to The Ojai Foundation.  Joanna Macy, one of the great elders of our time, came to lead a 7-day Intergenerational Intensive in "The Work That Reconnects." Over 50 participants, ranging from 8-months old to eighty attended, including more than a handful of inspiring, young activists in the social justice and environmental movements. The weather cooperated perfectly and the retreat had a profound impact on all who attended. Please read on for what Joanna said about her return visit to Ojai as well as testimonials from some of the participants.

Article Posted: 
10/26/2009

Gratitude Walk

Take time to be in silence and gratitude on the Land.  There is so much to see, feel and experience here.  Do your own thing or use the simple guide that can be found at our Gateway Building.  To view a small map with images of each stop along the way, click here

Article Posted: 
10/14/2009

The Way of Council Second Edition


In 1996, the First Edition of The Way of Council was published by Bramble Books. Over the next
thirteen years, Jack and Gigi's book sold ten-thousand copies in America and
elsewhere, a Hebrew version was published in Israel and now a German version is
in the works for later this year or early 2010. 
The book has helped many to be introduced to council, deepen their
understanding of the practices and to connect with The Ojai Foundation.

Article Posted: 
10/13/2009

Council in Schools

For more than 25 years, the Ojai Foundation has been providing school communities with training in the practice of council.

Youth Retreats

Charisma
Ceremonies, like birthdays and graduations, help youth and young adults to mark certain times in their lives and to realize their individual importance in the world. The Youth Programs at The Ojai Foundation allow youth to mark times of significance but they also provide a rich background that helps to frame these experiences.

Ropes and Adventure Courses

girl on ropesOur Ropes Course offers groups of all ages, corporate teams, and families the opportunity to overcome personal limitations through exciting and rewarding mental, emotional, and physical challenges. With the assistance of our trained staff, such experiences can become doorways into greater self-confidence, improved ability to relate to others, and opportunities to make empowering choices.

Council In Israel

For the past nine years the Foundation has been supporting a variety of
council-based programs in Israel. These include councils in schools, women's
empowerment groups, municipalities, intimate relationships and inter-cultural
councils directed at the creation of a truly Shared Society in the Holy Land.
These initiatives resulted in the creation of an Israeli non-profit
organization, Ma'agal Hakshava" (Listening Circles), that continues to work
closely with Ojai. For current information and links, please click here.

Mali HIV/AIDS Program

In 2007 the Foundation became the Fiscal Sponsor for a medical research
program in Mali, Africa.  The clinical
part of the Program involves the evaluation of an immune system enhancer called
Los Dose Naltroxone as a way of preventing HIV positive individuals from
subsequently developing AIDS symptoms. 
Participants in the clinical trials can also participate in monthly
councils involving men and women discussing issues of intimate relationship,
health and cultural mores that directly impact the spread of HIV. For current
reports and links, please click here.