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17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-848-1255
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Ojai Day Festival & Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (1-Day Tour)
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$119
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Join us as we escape for the day to the Ojai Valley, renowned for its unique geography, rich history and agricultural bounty. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life, this serene valley has long been a haven for artists, writers, and spiritual seekers. In fact, its seclusion, tranquil beauty and stunning mountain backdrop were so captivating that the valley served as the filming location for the mythical, utopian paradise of “Shangri-La” in the classic 1937 movie Lost Horizon – a title Ojai proudly carries to this day. Today is an extra special day to visit Ojai as they are hosting Ojai Day Festival, an annual one-day celebration where the entire community comes together to celebrate this quirky and quaint town with locally infused arts, entertainment, vendors, and activities. Enjoy time leisure in this charming town –characterized by its gorgeous Mission Revival architecture – to enjoy lunch on your own at a café, explore the festival, and browse eclectic vintage bookstores, antique shops and art galleries featuring works by local artists. This afternoon we’ll travel the scenic backroads to Upper Ojai Valley for a visit to the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts. This fascinating museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of Beatrice Wood, the legendary American artist, studio potter, and central figure of the avant-garde Dada movement. Affectionately known as the "Mama of Dada" for her early involvement in the New York art scene, Wood moved to Ojai in 1948, where she developed a lifelong passion for ceramics and achieved worldwide acclaim for her unique, lustrous glazes and whimsical, figurative creations. A docent-guided tour will showcase her former home and studio, which she designed herself and lived and until her passing at the remarkable age of 105! Nestled on a breathtaking 20-acre hillside property overlooking the valley, this meticulously preserved estate showcases her original tools, raw materials, and unfinished pieces, offering a profound glimpse into her singular creative process.
To ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience for our guests, this tour will operate with additional health & wellness measures in place.
Visit our Departure Points page for more details on each location.
| Depart* | Departure Location |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | LHS – Laguna Hills Mall Northeast Parking Lot |
| 8:00 a.m. | FV – Fountain Valley at Good Times Travel |
| 8:30 a.m. | LBCC-O – Long Beach City College Lot "O" |
| Return** | 7:00 p.m. |
*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to listed departure time
**Return time is approximate and dependent on your drop-off location and traffic
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