Proposals and weddings at Ojai Valley Inn: venues and policies
Ojai Valley Inn offers multiple indoor and outdoor wedding venues across its 220-acre property, from the Orchard Lawn and Hacienda Courtyard to ballrooms such as the Anacapa and Hacienda. Couples should expect mandatory resort and parking charges, a one-night card deposit to guarantee a booking, venue-specific food & beverage minimums/site fees, and coordinated on-site wedding services through the resort's events team.
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Venue choices and capacities
Ojai Valley Inn provides a mix of garden, courtyard and ballroom settings for ceremonies and receptions. Outdoor options include Orchard Lawn, Artist Cottage Lawn and Hacienda Courtyard; large indoor options include the Anacapa Ballroom and Hacienda Ballroom.
Capacities vary by space and setup; the property can accommodate roughly 400+ guests depending on venue combinations, and several venues list specific maximums.
- Orchard Lawn: large outdoor reception lawn (site lists capacity 300+)
- Artist Cottage Lawn: outdoor ceremony/reception space (capacity 300)
- Hacienda Courtyard: open-air terrace with valley views (capacity 200)
- Anacapa Ballroom: 4,800 sq ft ballroom with terrace (reception capacities listed up to 400–475 depending on setup)
- Hacienda Ballroom: 6,000 sq ft grand ballroom (site capacities vary by setup)
| Venue | Typical Max Guests | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lawn | 300+ | 17,500 sq ft outdoor lawn; on-site ceremony often included |
| Anacapa Ballroom | Up to ~475 (varies by setup) | 4,800 sq ft; indoor dance floor and outdoor terrace |
| Hacienda Ballroom | Up to ~350–600 (varies by setup) | 6,000 sq ft; 17' ceilings and central fireplace |
Booking, deposits and fees
To guarantee a room reservation the hotel requires a one-night credit card deposit at booking. Accepted payment methods include major credit and debit cards; checks are not accepted.
Beyond the room rate expect a mandatory nightly resort charge and a separate daily parking charge added to the folio. The resort charge includes fitness access, daily mind & body classes, complimentary resort bicycles and in-room espresso and tea.
- One-night card deposit required at booking
- Mandatory nightly resort charge (amount set by hotel)
- Daily parking fee for self-parking or valet is billed at the property
- The hotel accepts major cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
| Item | Billed Where |
|---|---|
| Resort charge (includes fitness, classes, bikes, in-room espresso/tea) | Added to room folio nightly |
| Parking (self or valet) | Added to room folio daily |
| Wedding site fees / F&B minimums | Quoted per event by the events team |
Food, beverage minimums and catering policies
Wedding catering and site fees are managed by the resort; venue-specific food & beverage minimums apply. For example, The Farmhouse exclusive-use weddings have a published site fee and a stated food & beverage minimum for certain guest counts.
Standard reception minimums and per-guest overage fees vary by venue and guest count; the events team provides current minimums and pricing during planning.
- The Farmhouse exclusive-use: published site fee and F&B minimum for 0–250 guests (example figure available from the resort fact sheet)
- Standard reception F&B minimum cited for some venues (example: $45,000++ up to 150 guests for specific ballrooms; per-person charges apply beyond that)
- Event quotes, guest counts, and deposit schedules are provided and confirmed by the resort's wedding sales team
| Venue or Package | What to expect |
|---|---|
| The Farmhouse (exclusive-use) | Site fee quoted; food & beverage minimum applies and increases above certain guest counts |
| Anacapa / Hacienda / Orchard Lawn | Event minimums and per-person overages vary by venue; consult events team for details |
| Smaller private rooms | Lower minimums but limited capacities |
Wedding timing, rehearsals and noise policy
Ojai Valley Inn coordinates on-site wedding rehearsals and allows a rehearsal for the couple and wedding party within a set window before the wedding date; the resort schedules these through its event team and lists a rehearsal limit (e.g., maximum 30 days prior as cited on event fact sheets).
Indoor venues have no sound ordinance and bar service can continue until 2:00 AM for events that meet venue and hotel policies. Your events manager will confirm final timing and any staffing or security requirements.
- Rehearsal scheduling handled by resort events team (rehearsals arranged within a timeframe before the wedding)
- Indoor events: bar service permitted until 2:00 AM per venue policies
- Event staffing, security and late-night arrangements are coordinated with the resort and may affect final costs
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rehearsal | Scheduled by events team; timing confirmed during planning |
| Event end time (indoor) | Bar service allowed until 2:00 AM in indoor venues |
| Late-night logistics | May require additional staffing or security as arranged by events team |
Rooms and on-site accommodation options for couples and guests
Ojai Valley Inn offers a range of guest rooms and suites that can work for couples and larger parties. Room types include standard and luxury options as well as suites and villa-style accommodations.
If you plan room blocks for wedding guests, discuss room types, group rates, and any room-block deposit and cancellation policies with BookResorts or the resort's sales team.
- Room examples: Fireplace Mini Suite; Vista Luxury Room; Paseo Villa; One Bedroom Spa Penthouse Suite; Fireplace Shangri-la Room; Fireplace Suite; Casa Robles Suite; Fireplace Luxury Suite; Wallace Neff Estate Room; Paseo Suite; Ojai Luxury Room; Hacienda Penthouse; Fontana Suite
- Mention specific room names when requesting room blocks to ensure correct inventory
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi is included in guest rooms; in‑room espresso and tea are included in the resort charge
| Room Type | Typical bed configurations |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Mini Suite | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Casa Robles Suite | 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed |
| Paseo Villa | 1 King Bed |
On-site services useful for weddings
The resort provides event coordination, catering, and access to on-site vendors such as Spa Ojai for pre-wedding spa services and the resort's restaurants for welcome events and rehearsal dinners.
Spa Ojai requires advance reservations and has an age policy for access; resort guests receive complimentary access to spa wet areas when purchasing a same-day treatment, and a limited number of Spa Facility Passes are available to day guests.
- Spa Ojai: advance booking recommended; facility passes may be available for day guests
- Dining outlets (The Oak, Olivella, Jimmy's Pub, Wallace Neff Heritage Bar, Libbey's Market, Spa Cafe) can host welcome dinners or post-wedding events — Olivella is dinner-only Wed–Sun and intended for guests 10+
- Complimentary resort bicycles and fitness classes are included in the resort charge — useful for guest activities during a wedding weekend
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments & wet areas | Spa Ojai open daily; reservations required; age restrictions apply |
| Rehearsal dinner options | Resort restaurants and private dining rooms can be booked through events team |
| Guest activities | Complimentary bikes, golf, and daily mind & body classes included in resort charge |
