I visited Saturday afternoon. I had to drive through a ford to get there. You have to pour out the oils yourself into mini cups then go and sit outside to try them out. I suggested having a sheet of paper to write down which you like. After 21 samples I got confused! I bought 3 small bottles as a result. I think they could refund the $15 you pay to taste, when you buy a bottle of oil or vinegar.

This gem is off the beaten path and well worth a visit. We drove back up into the hills above Ojai, drove through two small creeks to arrive. We parked, entered the tasting room and were greeted by Beth. She was so helpful and friendly. The tasting room is fairly large and filled with a variety of olive oils all made from the olives that grow on the property and Balsamic vinegars from Italy. The tasting is well worth the $15 We filled our paper cups, put them on the tasting board along with the sourdough bread we were given and walked out to sit at a picnic table under the olive trees to taste, savor and enjoy our picnic lunch. The atmosphere is relaxing and peaceful and all of the oils and vinegars were high quality and delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, learned a lot about the olives, varieties, harvest and making the oils. Back in the tasting room, I picked up a few of my favorites and we said our goodbyes. A real gem in Ojai.

What a great experience! Ojai Olive Oil Company is a Hidden Gem of Ojai. It can be a little adventure trying to find the olive farm, but the discovery is worth it. Although visitors are not generally allowed to walk around the farm freely, it does provide enough of an immersive experience. The working-farm is well maintained and the small store is modern and clean. Staff is friendly and welcoming. The sampling selection is quite lovely: they serve it with multiple selections of olive oils and imported balsamic vinegars. The Tuscan Herb oil and Pomegranate balsamic vinegar were outstanding. My friends purchased multiple bottles as gifts. A lovely and charming al-frescos sampling experience.