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  • THE FIRE FELLOWSHIP

    The Foundations In Resilience Education Fellowship (FIRE) is an immersive learning journey for young adults, designed to weave together spirituality, social justice, nature connection, and leadership for relevant action.

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  • THE OJAI FOUNDATION

    Fostering practices that awaken connection with self, others, and the natural world.

    After sustaining huge losses in the 2017 Thomas Fire,
    we are on a journey to recover, reimagine, and begin anew.
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  • A BRIDGE TO OUR FUTURE

    Almost two years since the Thomas Fire and the recovery effort continues. Help us build a bridge to our future re-opening.

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  • DAYS OF SERVICE

    Come help with the fire recovery effort by joining a volunteer day on the land.
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  • AERIAL DRONE FOOTAGE POST-FIRE

    Eagle’s eye view of The Ojai Foundation after the Thomas Fire.
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The Ojai Foundation is a 36-acre educational nonprofit located in the Upper Ojai Valley. For over 40 years, our land and programs have been a beacon for youth and adults seeking ways to deepen relationship with self, each other, and the natural world. Council, the practice of listening and speaking from the heart, is our foundational offering and core to all we do.

 

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Help Build a Bridge to Our Future Re-Opening

On December 5, 2017, the Thomas Fire raged through The Ojai Foundation land taking over 24 structures, including our staff residence, two program kitchens and all of our overnight hermitages. In early spring, we launched our RECOVER & REIMAGINE Campaign to raise the funds needed for clean-up and recovery, as well as for a period of listening together for how best to begin anew. As of May 20, the monumental task of debris removal is complete, allowing us to focus on basic infrastructure, damaged buildings and the gardens, hillsides and forest; while continuing to reimagine and chart our future.
 
Please check back regularly and join our mailing list for updates, ongoing events, and ways to support and stay connected. Financial contributions continue to be gratefully accepted.

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The land sanctuary is currently closed for an undetermined period while we attend to recovery and renewal.

Open Hours

After March 21, 2020, TOF will resume public visiting hours. Spring open hours will be Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, except when we  are closed for Retreat.
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Upcoming Events

  • Volunteers weeding in fieldDay of Service
    February, 29th 2020 10:00 AM

  • Opening the Gates
    March, 21st 2020 9:00 AM

  • volunteers in the fieldDay of Service
    March, 28th 2020 10:00 AM

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Join Our Team The Ojai Foundation is looking for Join Our Team The Ojai Foundation is looking for an intern to help organize and digitize our photo collection. This is an opportunity to become involved with The Ojai Foundation, make connections, engage in council practice, and witness and learn from 40+ years of history through imagery and story. https://ojaifoundation.org/internship-opportunity/
#ICYMI If you didn't receive our February e-newsle #ICYMI If you didn't receive our February e-newsletter last week, you missed our announcement introducing Ben Reader, our Educational Land Steward: Ben joined the team at The Ojai Foundation for the winter and spring to help with special projects. For the last six years he has worked with the National Outdoor Leadership School as a guide and educator, and also has a background in tree care, natural building, and permaculture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Hello TOF Community, It is an honor to work at The Ojai Foundation and I am grateful to spend time working on the trees in recovery from the Thomas Fire. The beauty and stillness of land that has been deeply cared for and loved over the generations continues to guide and inform my understanding of stewardship and care-taking for place - a reciprocal relationship that is expanding my awareness and appreciation for interconnectedness of living systems. I am also grateful to work with a community of people who honor the land and all its inhabitants in such respect and reverence, as well as the opportunity to live and practice council in the workplace. For me, The Ojai Foundation offers refuge, sanctuary, and an invitation to slow down in these fast-paced and uncertain times. Gratitude to the many hands and hearts who have participated in creating this special place!"
Please join us for the first public welcome at The Please join us for the first public welcome at The Ojai Foundation since the Thomas Fire on Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This humble celebration will be a time to gather in community, walk the land, share a meal, sit in council under the Teaching Tree, and give thanks. Together we will take stock of what has happened since the Thomas Fire and appreciate the many people who have contributed resources, time, and labor since our forced closure in December 2017. Held around the auspicious time of the Spring Equinox, this day is intended to support a prayer for our future and our vision of balance and well-being for all. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees. Families welcome. $15 suggested minimum donation per person to pay for lunch. Register & pay by clicking the link in our bio.
Volunteer Day of Service Saturday, February 29th, Volunteer Day of Service Saturday, February 29th, 2020, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We would love to invite you to participate in a Day of Service at The Ojai Foundation. We will continue to focus on weeding, pruning, clearing, and cleaning up the land. Depending on who shows up and how things go, there may be additional projects that are underway. There is much to do, so we will find a job for anyone willing to help. We will begin and end the day in circle, and make good use of the mindfulness bell throughout. Please plan to come for the full day, if possible. RSVP to business@ojaifoundation.org
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