The Ojai Foundation

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.

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 the spring of 2018, 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, 2018, 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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JUSTICE & EQUITY

The Ojai Foundation is committed to justice and equity. See our solidarity statement for more information.

RE-OPENING POSTPONED INDEFINITELY DUE TO COVID-19

Just as we were poised to re-open after two years of closure since the Thomas Fire, Covid-19, and restrictions around social gatherings, has once again prevented us from opening. We continue to need support from our worldwide family of friends and allies to get us through these times.

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.

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.

The application window is now closed.

DAYS OF SERVICE

Come help with the fire recovery effort by joining a volunteer day on the land. ** Days of Service, as well as all other on-site programs, are indefinitely postponed due to COVID-19.

AERIAL DRONE FOOTAGE POST-FIRE

Eagle’s eye view of The Ojai Foundation after the Thomas Fire.