Ojai Retreat & Inn – Who We Are
The Ojai Retreat & Inn is located in the heart of the Ojai Valley – one of the most beautiful spots on earth. The facilities of The Ojai Retreat & Inn include a Main House and four cottages containing a total of twelve guest rooms. There are also four outdoor event areas, spacious Living/Conference room with panoramic views and a Quiet Library Room for studying and reading.
The Ojai Retreat & Inn is a five-acre secluded/wooded hilltop property with a variety of lawns and patios, walkways and spectacular views of the Ojai Valley on all sides. We welcome individuals, couples and groups. We welcome children OVER 12 years of age. Service animals who comply with the strictest interpretation of the ADA laws are accepted.
The Ojai Retreat & Inn offers cultural events in the areas of spirituality, the environment, the arts, health and education. For more information, please visit: http://www.ojairetreatculturalcenter.org/
Board of Directors
Ulrich Brugger, President
Sultana Parvanta, Vice President
Daniel Giester, Treasurer
Jerry Hittleman, Secretary
Carl Olmstead, Board Member
Alan Harr, Board Member
Advisory Board Members
Claude Bobillier
Catherine Ann Jones
Earl Bates
Rick Streitfeld
Honorary Board Members
Paula Spellman
Elaine Needham
Doriane McCord
Elizabeth Suti
Rebecca Howes
Dr. J. Hiranandani
Reza Faraz
Fran Faraz
Staff
Ulrich Brugger, Executive Director
Lia Millard, Office & Business Manager
Dana Karpain, Office Manager & Marketing
Lauren Deneen, Office Manager
Sam Quiroz, Bookkeeper
Amelia Toledo, Housekeeper/Kitchen
Fabiola Daza, Housekeeper/Kitchen
Madison Moffet, Housekeeper/Kitchen
Shawna Bledsoe, Housekeeper
Sarah Gomes, Kitchen Manager
Scott Lang, Gardener
Don Thoresen, Maintenance
“The Ojai Valley is internationally known as a sacred place of exceptional beauty and spiritual significance. The Ojai Retreat & Inn exemplifies the very best that Ojai has to offer.” – Suza Francina, former Mayor, City of Ojai
Who’s Who in America
Mr. Ulrich Paul Brugger is an award-winning entrepreneur in the hospitality industry who founded The Ojai Retreat & Inn. He has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Registry.
“This inclusion is limited to individuals who possess professional integrity, demonstrate outstanding achievement in their respective fields and have made innumerable contributions to society as a whole”.