Firestick Pottery   About Firestick Pottery: A creative community studio for ceramic artists and students, Firestick Pottery is an authorized distributor for the Laguna Clay Company and has lots of clay and glazes available and offers regular weekly firings for both our members and those who create their work elsewhere.  ​Whether you're a monthly member, a student, or work elsewhere and just glaze and fire in their kilns, Firestick's 1,000 sq. foot studio and spacious grounds provide everything needed for potters to create, collaborate, learn, and perfect their craft, and gallery in ..read more

Old Creek Ranch Winery   About Old Creek Ranch Winery: Ventura County’s only rural winery in the beautiful Ojai Valley, at Old Creek Ranch Winery, you can enjoy premium wines while relaxing in their beautiful guest areas and stroll along the meandering pathways and enjoy the tranquility of our beautiful setting in Ojai Valley. It’s a destination, not just a quick stop for wine tasting!   In this episode JJ, Doug, Michael, Andy, and Marie discuss: How did they get started in the winery industry The different wines created at this winery; wine tasting The wine club Old Creek Ra ..read more

Ojai Wine Festival   About the Ojai Wine Festival: From its humble beginning in 1987, the Ojai Wine Festival has grown into a leading regional event attracting close to 4,000 people from throughout the central coast and southern California. The festival has played a role in introducing people to the bounty of Ojai, which has been named by Sunset Magazine as one of the top five “Food and Wine Havens in the West.” The Ojai Wine Festival has made its home at the beautiful Lake Casitas Recreation Area event site and falls on the third Saturday in June. With its ideal venue and extraordinary f ..read more

Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood   About Ojai Fallen Wood: Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood is a boutique art studio in the Ojai Valley known for its one-of-a-kind quality custom woodwork, such as charcuterie/cheese boards, furniture, bowls, and vases.   In this episode JJ, Doug, and Joshua discuss: The story of how Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood was born Joshua’s passion for giving trees a new life What Ojai Fallen Wood has to offer   Dining at an impressive, handmade table made of fallen wood in Ojai, JJ and Doug will bring us the experience of visiting the Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood Studio, which was cr ..read more

Ojai Picnic Moments   About Ojai Picnic Moments: Ojai Picnic Moments is a pop-up picnic company nestled in the scenic Ojai Valley. They specialize in stylized settings hosted at idyllic destinations, each one an intimately tailored and elegant occasion. Their mission is to bring loved ones together and support the Ojai community by partnering with native artisans and businesses to achieve a curated look with an authentic local vibe.   In this episode JJ, Doug, Lauren, and Cassandra discuss: How Cassandra and Lauren's passion for creating events led to a business venture Unique an ..read more

Boku About Boku: Pronounced “BŌH–KOO” meaning to ‘love life’, at Boku, they use nearly 100% of the food they grow. BoKU Cafe offers sustainable, superfood-infused nourishment, smoothies, and organic artisan coffee. Their menu evolves with the seasons and the needs of Ojai’s thriving community. Their #1 goal is to share these natural gifts with as many people as possible through their broad-spectrum superfood blends.   In this episode JJ, Doug, and Reno discuss: Reno and his wife’s rollercoaster adventure of studying and learning superfoods How Boku superfood and cafe was born Cafe B ..read more

Majestic Oaks Vineyard   About Majestic Oaks Vineyard: Majestic Oaks Vineyard is a beautiful subterranean tasting room and patio, located in downtown Ojai. At Majestic Oak Vineyard, they believe in family, sharing their passion, and celebrating life with loved ones.  This winery is owned and operated completely by family but, they wholeheartedly believe that once you become one of their customers or take part in one of their vineyard events, you are a part of it as well.  From their estate to your glass, their handmade wines are a labor of love.   In this episode JJ, Doug ..read more

Revel Kombucha   About Revel Kombucha: Located in downtown Ojai, Revel Kombucha Bar was established six years ago by Adam Gallegos. Hearing about the health benefits of kombucha, he and his wife Sonia decided to experiment and brew up a batch of their own. Through a friend, they learned about jun and found themselves on a mission to find a jun culture. It was well worth the search.  It became clear that this was a beverage they needed to make for more people to have access to. Adam went to work perfecting the brews while Sonia created a fun, family-friendly tasting room near their ho ..read more

Farmer’s Market   About Farmer’s Market: This seasonal open-air market features locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables by local farmers and food artisans in the Ojai Valley. Their vendors are mostly small farmers from Santa Barbara County.   In this episode, JJ and Doug discuss: Ojai’s BD farm's organic produce on display at the Farmer's Market The fresh meat and egg products of Casitas Valley Pastures Breadblok, a gluten-free bakery for everyone   JJ and Doug walk through the Ojai Farmer's Market and interview some of the farmers and people who have booths there in t ..read more

Rainbow Bridge   About Rainbow Bridge: Rainbow Bridge started in 1986 in a small section of what had once been Vans Markets. Unknown to the owners of Rainbow Bridge, a beautiful, cedar-lined ceiling was hidden above the drop ceiling. In 2002, they undertook an enormous renovation that doubled the size of the small market and restored it to the same size as the original Vans Markets of Ojai. Rainbow Bridge is dedicated to bringing the best food and curated goods to the Ojai Valley. The iconic downtown market is spreading into multiple roofs with one mission: to offer healthy, wholesome foo ..read more