My sister and I live on opposite sides of the continent. In January 2013 we got together at The Oaks at Ojai for the Yoga/Tai Chi/QiGong/Pilates week. We stayed in a regular double room on the second floor. Everything was perfect! We loved our room. Even though I normally take baths, the shower-only bathroom was so nice I truly found... More

Where do I begin? When I arrived the illuminated water fountain beckoned me in. The night staff greeted me with kindness and professionalism. My suite was adorable, and the hot tub was sooo relaxing. The first day I took the brisk walk with a guide. The second day I took the hour-long walk. Healthy meals and snacks are offered all... More

I spent seven fabulous, luxurious, fun filled days and nights at the Oaks. Words cannot express the beauty of the surrounding scenery. Majestic pink mountains tower in the background. The foliage is beautifully kept and abundant throughout the grounds. I was fortunate to have a large, private room on the corner, first floor, with widows that opened to the pool... More

Although the nightly rates were high in my opinion, I had to consider what the cost included. For the weeknight rate, in a small room, the $200 a night included three healthy meals, several healthy snacks, a plethora of exercise classes (including some in the pool), exercise equipment outside of the group exercise room, hot tub--sauna--and steam room facilities, lectures,... More

The Oaks is good for me on so many different levels: first, I get to talk to grownups who are intelligent. Many of the women I have met there are teachers or former teachers, and I find their company enlightening and funny. This trip we met a lot of great women and they almost all had interesting and some very... More

I'm a 40-something single mom who finds The Oaks to be the perfect place to hit my "reset" button every now and then. I tend to go once a year for a long weekend, and find it the perfect retreat and physical and emotional recharge. It's wonderful for quiet "me" time or for camaraderie with a girlfriend. If you go... More

The Oaks is perfect if you want to kick start or step up your workout program, if you want someone else to cook for you and it will be healthy and delicious, if you want to go by yourself and feel totally ok about that, if you want to try some options in your health/workout/nutrition program that you normally don't,... More

My mom convinced me to tag along with her to the Oaks a few years ago (she has been going for close to 20 years) ... I was a little hesitant because I didn't think that "working out" for a week was my idea of a vacation. Well, let's just say I have been back three more times in the... More

I had my very first experience with The Oaks November 9th-16th. It was the best week I've spent in quite some time. Upon entering The Oaks, everything was easy, parking ample, friendly and helpful front desk staff and a beautiful home-like living room setting. A fire was burning in the fireplace and the vibe was peaceful and warm. My goal... More