Welcome to The Ojai Foundation
In transition to become Topa Institute
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.
Our Own Rite of Passage
The Ojai Foundation is in transition to become Topa Institute.
United behind a common mission and devoted to the practice of council, youth rites of passage, and many more projects in the arts and education, we are forming a new organization called the Topa Institute. Topa will nourish the legacy of the Ojai Foundation, the roots of council, and the creation of intercultural connections that have thrived on the ridge for so many years.
The transition to Topa Institute will unfold within the next 6 months, and we invite our community to join us in co-creating the new future! Please let us know if you have any questions or suggestions for programming or stewarding the land.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Council
Since 1979, Council has been our primary practice supporting group interaction, conflict resolution, storytelling, decision-making and co-visioning.
program inquiry
Land Rental
Run your own retreat, workshop, event at TOF’s sacred land. Located in the heart of the Ojai Valley with views of Topa-Topa mountains, and surrounded by natural beauty. Inspiring community and creativity.
VOLUNTEER WITH US!
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with Eco Art projects and hospitality.
Planning a visit?
visiting hours:
Wednesday through sunday
9am - 2PM
Please sign-in at reception upon arrival
No pets allowed. No exceptions.
Council & Social Equity
The Ojai Foundation is committed to a deep examination of the practice of council toward increased access, equity and relational healing across class, race, gender, sexual orientation, and other social positions. The Council & Social Equity Project exists to do just that.
News & Stories
1975 Happy Valley School Meeting
Happy Valley School Discusses on Annie Besant’s Vision – 1975 Video recording created by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documenting the Happy Valley School
The Teaching Tree
Greetings from Ojai! Whether from the barrage of the daily news, the grief and hardship of these last years of pandemic and isolation, or
The Buddha Amitabha
The Buddha Amitabha The Buddha was created by Chkdud Tulki Rinpoche, during a Tibetan Buddhist Retreat in 1983, with many teachings, chanting and ceremony within
Location
Google Maps Address: 34.43661355333167, -119.17562450391293
Mailing Address: PO BOX 999 Ojai, CA 93024
Our hours
09:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday – Sunday
Contact us
Phone: (805)646-8343
Email: contact@ojaifoundation.org