This turnkey home was built for the fantastic mountain views, indoor and outdoor entertaining, and enjoying the coveted Ojai lifestyle. Offering country living close to downtown, this horse property is an easy stroll from boutique shopping, fine dining, the farmers market and events in Libbey Park. 

 Two river rock entryways lead to the u-shaped driveway bordered by mature landscaping. Once inside, amazing views greet you from picture windows and French doors that allow natural light to bathe the open floor plan with an eye-catching river rock fireplace in the great room, dining area and country kitchen with a breakfast bar.

The second floor master suite is a private retreat with two bathrooms and a large dressing room with a cedar-lined closet. Horse facilities include a 4-stall Barnmaster barn, arena and turnout pen. Per the previous owner, the original 1948 home was reduced to one wall and the foundation to be transformed into this custom, Cape Cod-inspired farmhouse. 

Visit the property information page for more pictures and information, or contact Nora to schedule a private showing.

Peaceful, large (approximately 3,000 square feet) four bedroom, three bath, custom home on three acres for rent.

Formal dining room, family room, formal living room, and laundry with washer and dryer included. Remodeled throughout with high end finishes including expansive, gourmet, all-Viking kitchen with island and eat-in kitchen. 

Includes a master suite with large sitting area, oversized, walk-in closet. and spa bath with separate soaking tub and custom shower.

Additional features include hardwood floors, and custom wood trim, tankless water heater and solar electric. 

Enjoy the Ventura River breeze and views on the wrap-around porch just minutes from downtown Ojai and all that the valley has to offer.

Horse facilities use is negotiable.

Visit the Ojai rental property information page for more photos, or contact Nora to schedule a viewing.

Now through September 25, the Ojai Valley Museum has a rather interesting exhibit that you should stop by and see.

They are currently exhibiting 11 unique collections owned by locals that include mid-century souvenir paintings, vintage bicycles, beer steins, movie costumes, insecticide sprayers and more.

The museum is open Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00pm and Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Admission is $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for children between the ages of six and eighteen, and free for children under six.

The Ojai Valley Museum is a Blue Star Museum, so active-duty servicemembers and their families can visit the museum free until Labor Day.

The museum is located at 130 West Ojai Avenue in the heart of downtown Ojai. 

Photo Credit: Ojai Valley Museum

Date: Sunday, July 25
Time: 1:00 to 4:00
Location: 2800 Maricopa Highway

Main House:
Two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Approximately 2,200 square feet
En suite bathrooms in each bedroom
Wood, Mexican tile and travertine floors
Fireplace with tile hearth
Vaulted, exposed-beam ceilings
Viking range and microwave

Guest House:
One bedroom, one bathroom
Office and living room
Coffee bar with sink
Rustic pine walls and ceiling
Travertine floor and shower in bathroom 

Approximately 10.39 acres
Turnkey avocado orchard set up for absentee owner
Swimming pool and hot tub
Low-water landscaping
Multiple well-designed outdoor living areas
Terrace off of master bedroom
Flagstone walkways
Large courtyard
Fruit trees
Garden area
Dog run
Amazing mountain and valley views
Near hiking trails
Minutes from downtown Ojai
Approximately 75 miles to Burbank

Stop by this Sunday to see this beautiful home in person. In the meantime, visit the property information page to learn more.

Gateway Plaza is the first shopping center you encounter coming into the Ojai Valley and is located on the main highway through Oak View and Ojai. It is adjacent to the local post office and a bank, is across the street from Oak View's main grocery store and is the home of Oak View's iconic Moose Lodge and barber shop. For more than 50 years, it has welcomed visitors to the valley and has become an icon itself with a bit of a famous past.
 
This shopping center for sale was built in 1962 by co-owners Johnny Cash, Sheb Wooley and a real estate developer friend. 

Don't miss this rare opportunity to purchase a shopping center in Oak View!

Built in 1962, Gateway Plaza (previously known as Purple Wagon Square) has welcomed people to the Ojai Valley for more than 50 years. Gateway Plaza is next to the post office and bank and is across the street from Oak View's main grocery store at the first intersection leading into the Ojai Valley. All of this helps to ensure plenty of visitors, who are accommodated by a large parking lot.

Per the seller, the plaza is 100% occupied, and most are long-term occupants. The approximate ROI is 5 to 6%. The current owner is ready to retire and is offering seller financing for qualified buyers with 50% down payment.

To learn more about this Oak View shopping center for sale and its unique history, visit the property information page.

The Ojai Art Center is integral to arts and culture in Ojai and is currently offering an excellent opportunity to see Annie Get Your Gun.

Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm now through July 31st.

General admission is $20.00, admission for seniors and A.C. members is $18.00, and admission for students is $15.00.

The show stars Holly Sewell as Annie Oakley and Scott White as Frank Butler and is directed by Tracey Williams Sutton.

Visit The Ojai Art Center website for more information. You can order tickets online or call their reservation line at (805) 640-8797.

Frog Creek Farm is a seven-acre lavender farm in Upper Ojai located off Highway 150 and Sulphur Mountain Road. During the months of June and July, they are open to the public, for you-pick lavender gathering and great photo opportunities.

Visit their Facebook page or call (805) 921-0027 for more information.

Main House:
Two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Approximately 2,200 square feet
En suite bathrooms in each bedroom
Wood, Mexican tile and travertine floors
Fireplace with tile hearth
Vaulted, exposed-beam ceilings
Viking range and microwave

Guest House:
One bedroom, one bathroom
Office and living room
Coffee bar with sink
Rustic pine walls and ceiling
Travertine floor and shower in bathroom

Approximately 10.39 acres
Turnkey avocado orchard set up for absentee owner
Swimming pool and hot tub
Low-water landscaping
Multiple well-designed outdoor living areas
Terrace off of master bedroom
Flagstone walkways
Large courtyard
Fruit trees
Garden area
Dog run
Amazing mountain and valley views
Near hiking trails
Minutes from downtown Ojai
Approximately 75 miles to Burbank 

Ojai Open House Details:

Date: Sunday, July 10
Time: 1:00 to 4:00pm
Location: 2800 Maricopa Highway

California continues to be in a state of drought, and if you have driven out by Lake Casitas lately, you know just how close to home this drought is hitting. Most of us have taken steps to reduce our water consumption, and nearly all Californians are living under mandatory water restrictions.
 
For example, as of July 1, 2016, Casitas Municipal Water District customers can only water outdoors on Saturdays before 10:00am or after 6:00pm, and customer allocations were reduced by 10%.

It is imperative that we continue our water conservation efforts and that we all look for more ways we can reduce the amount of water we use inside and outside of our homes.
 
To help you determine how you can save more water in your everyday life, here are 10 things you can do to conserve water:
 
1. Save Your Cooking Water
 
Water used for cooking vegetables or grains can be saved, allowed to cool, and then used for other purposes. Two of the best ways to reuse cooking water is to fill your toilet tank or water trees or a vegetable garden.

 2. Replace Your Shower Head
 
If you haven't changed out your shower head since the early 1990s, it is definitely time for a new one. Older shower heads use about three times as much water as newer versions, so this is an easy way to immediately reduce the amount of water you use. Even if your shower head is post-1992, the newest models are likely more efficient than what you are currently using. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends choosing a shower head with a flow rate of less than 2.5 gallons per minute.
 
If you are a Casitas Municipal Water District customer, contact them to see about getting a free low-flow shower head as part of their water conservation project.
 
3. Invest in Rain Barrels
 
Rain barrels come in a variety of styles and are widely available locally and online. While you may shell out a bit more for the perfect barrel to match your home's architectural style, you can easily find basic rain barrels for less than $100. Plus, you may be eligible for a rebate through the Ventura County Rain Barrel Program.
 
You can opt for just one rain barrel, but you might be surprised at just how quickly they fill up. This means that you will probably want more than one, so you may want to purchase them at the same time to make sure they match.
 
You can use your harvested rain water to irrigate ornamental landscaping to conserve water and lower your water bill.
 
4. Stop Brushing Your Teeth in the Shower
 
Several years ago, we somehow got on the trend of brushing our teeth in the shower as a way to save water. Since you need no water to brush your teeth until it's time to rinse your tooth brush and rinse out your mouth, it is actually better to brush your teeth outside of the shower. Brushing them in the shower just prolongs your time in there, which means using more water.
 
5. Shorten Your Shower
 
While we are on the topic of bathing, we might as well mention an oldie but goodie. Shortening your shower by just a few minutes is one of the easiest steps you can take to conserve water in your home. You might be able to do this by shaving your legs every other day instead of every day or by washing your hair fewer times per week.

 6. Install a Gray Water System    
 
Gray water systems allow us to reclaim water we use in our homes to reuse for irrigation purposes. They are most often used to reclaim water used in washing machines. Water recaptured in this manner is best used for ornamental landscaping and should not be used to irrigate plants grown for food.

Depending on the type of gray water system you choose to install, you may need a permit. If you are working with a contractor, they can handle this process for you. If you are thinking about making this a do-it-yourself project, contact Building & Safety at the County of Ventura to see if a permit is necessary.
 
You can see a gray water system model at the Ojai Valley Green Coalition's resource center, which is located at 206 N. Signal Street, Suite S and is open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5:00pm.
 
7. Reclaim Water Without a Gray Water System
 
You don't have to install a gray water system to reclaim some of the water you and your family use. With a few buckets and bowls, you can capture water used while showering, washing your hands or cleaning produce.

Again, it is best to use reclaimed water to irrigate ornamental landscaping. If you want to use this water on plants grown for food, be sure to only use non-toxic, all-natural or organic shampoos, conditioners and soaps.
 
8. Fix Leaks Quickly
 
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a one-drip-per-second leak can waste 1,661 gallons of water in one year. Check your sinks, bath tubs, shower heads, toilets and outdoor faucets for leaks, and fix them right away to conserve water and save money.
 
9. Go Meatless Once a Week
 
You can save hundreds of gallons of water every year just by refraining from eating meat one day each week. If you also skip dairy once a week, you can save even more water.
 
10. Use Your Dishwasher Wisely
 
You can save more than 10 gallons of water per load if you wash a full load of dishes in your dishwasher, rather than by hand. If you have an Energy Star dishwasher (which you should), you can expect to save even more water. Large items, such as pots and pans should be washed by hand so that you do not take up space in your dishwasher that could be better filled with several small items.

What is your favorite way to save water in your everyday life? Let us know in the comments below!

This secluded California Spanish estate is hidden away at the end of a private driveway on a 10+/- acre, turnkey avocado ranch. An exquisite courtyard greets guests with amazing mountain and valley views. Interior features include a fireplace, formal dining room, remodeled country kitchen, media room or third bedroom, adobe-style walls, wood and Mexican tile floors, and vaulted, wood-beam ceilings. French doors in the master suite, living room and dining room lead to just three of the well-designed outdoor living and entertaining areas. 

A newer pool and spa, ample guest parking, and one-bedroom, one bathroom guest house make entertaining short- and long-term guests easy. The master suite features travertine and marble, dual sinks, an oval soaking tub, a large terrace overlooking the ranch, three closets, a wood floor and fantastic views. Low-water landscaping, room for horses and the managed avocado orchard make this home an ideal choice as a tranquil country retreat for second home. 

You can learn more about this Ojai ranch for sale by visiting the property information page or calling Nora Davis. If you could like to schedule a private tour for you or your clients, contact us today.

The price on this country retreat has just been reduced to $1,849,000!