Meditation Mount

A welcome meditative space. I’m a little amazed a place like this can be maintained, but appreciative for its existence. The views are amazing and the gardens are a nice place to take a breath and relax. Went in the afternoon on a Thursday, and there was one couple and two young ladies there. The gift shop and reading rooms were closed at the time.

Ojai is a spiritual place and Meditation mount is a great place to experience silence and beauty! Many gather at sunset to see the PINK moment when the sun goes down and shines a pink glow on the mountains… the view is amazing of the Ojai Valley. A must see when you visit Ojai. They have a free meditation every morning at 8:30 am and a wonderful monthly full moon meditation. Please note that they are closed Monday and Tuesdays.

This place feels magical. Feels like I’m wondering around in a dream.

I enjoyed every moment of my visit to the Meditation Mount. It was serene and beautiful. The meditation room was a great space for meditation.

Meditation Mount is a beautiful, serene place to go to when seeking peace and harmony with nature. Came here with no idea what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by the facilities. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, and would definitely come back again.
The mountain was quite quiet, and contained a couple indoor meditation rooms, and a nice outdoor trail that takes you by a pond, and eventually to an epic viewpoint at the end.
Still, I felt like I wasn’t able to channel my true inner-​peace to its full potential, as there were a few loud tourists on the loose at times, but I was able to find peace and meditate to a decent degree. Most people here were quiet and respectful, which was nice. All around, this was a pretty fun and interesting experience. Go ahead and check it out for yourself.

What a unique, serene spot to spend a Saturday sunset! This was my first time to meditation mount, and I had no idea what to expect. I actually thought we were going to have to hike up a mountain… luckily we didn’t have to because we had been eating and drinking our way through Ojai all day.
After only a short drive from downtown, we ascended a hill and arrived at meditation mount, a kind of meditation/​nature center. Make sure to roll down your windows on the way and smell the orange blossoms! Anyways, we arrived at the top of the mountain and were immediately overcome with Zen vibes. You must be respectful and quiet here, no yelling and ruining other people’s meditation! By the parking lot is a big room that is open for anyone to go in and meditate… it has great views of the ojai valley, but is also extremely hot like a sauna which really limits how much time you can spend in there.
If you walk past the room there is a path which leads you to various meditation spots, and at the end of the path is a lookout point which provides a beautiful view of ojai. (The path is really short, not a hike at all). We walked to the end of the path and sat on a bench for a while, and then did some. meditation in the room.
This is not a place you can spend a long amount of time, but it is a great 30 – 45 min stop on your way home… I would recommend for sure! They have a jar for donations but it is free to go and take a look.

There needs to be more places like Meditation Mount in today’s world, practically everywhere.
Had enough craze with materials, social media frenzy, work stress, ego, or all that baggage from complicated relationship? This is where you need to be. Drive up, let go, take a walk along the peaceful trail, smell the plants, breathe the sunlight, distance civilization, empty the mind.
There are several meditation rooms and various workshops available should you need more. To me, the environment itself is good enough. It’s amazing how this place isn’t too far from the city at all but takes the load off your mind.

Wow this place is beautiful, really really stunning. It’s hard to find but worth it. So peaceful and the view is breath taking. I’m not sure if I missed something but there was not a lot of walking trails. The trail I took was very short. If you’re looking for a relaxing peaceful place to unwind this place is perfect.

Beautiful, peaceful place to rest your mind and ground yourself. The grounds are divine. My favorite feature, besides the view, is the orange grove that lines the road. Amazing place.

My favorite place to visit in Ojai. I make the drive from LA regularly to catch the sunset and soak in the zen vibes.
Best time to visit is during the colder months. The view is breathtaking and the aroma is divine. Some plants are available for purchase.
Very special place to connect and feel the peace.

If peace and quiet is what you are seeking, Meditation Mount is a place to escape the disruptions of city life. Parking was a breeze as this place seems to be elusive to many people. Seriously, it was really quiet. You could easily hear a pin drop. The people that run this place keep the grounds in pristine condition. There are donation boxes all over the small premises where they ask for a donation of $ 2. You can also purchase a plant for a couple of bucks which you can keep as a memento for this place which also contribute to maintenance of this tranquil sanctuary. It would be nice if they had on demand meditation classes to accompany their meditation room, but the path itself was already a treat with its immaculate views of the surrounding Ojai community.

This place is gorgeous. It’s so green up here, and the view of the orange groves, and little valley to the far mountains is serene, and if you can’t relax here, there is no hope for you. There is not much else to say. You just gotta be here to see it.

My friend wanted to see the infamous «Pink Sunset» of Ojai, so we dropped by in the late afternoon, driving up a narrow, winding road. The grounds are nicely kept and one definitely feels the urge to keep silent — zen’s the word!
The sunset was indeed fantastic, but what impressed me more was the breath-​taking 180 degree view of green pastures amidst all noises of nature.
Birds calling, singing, soaring, the wind, the crickets. Ojai is tiny, but lush with life. Here, in silence, is where I felt that the most. It’s not Yosemite, that’s for sure, so don’t come looking for majesty, but it’s undoubtedly a nice slice of natural peace.

Sunshine, fresh air, views, flower gardens, walking paths, and serenity, what more do you need in life? A car to get here since it is at the far end of the Ojai Valley, although we did pass a couple struggling up the hill on bicycles. Follow signs, always staying to the right at intersections and you will find yourself at a parking lot at the top of the hill after winding through orchards. Follow the signs around the building to a beautiful walkway leading through the portal along the garden and pond to a view overlooking the Ojai Valley. There are benches, grassy areas, and a very serene feeling here as you wander the quiet paths. April brings beautiful flowers, summer brings intense heat, so grab a sun umbrella at the annex building, check out their library and gift shop. Bathrooms are available.

As I was looking for things to do in Ojai, Meditation Mount kept coming up on lists as a place not to miss. So, we drove up to the grounds, parked, and made the short walk down the path to the edge of the mountain to take in the amazing view.
Aside from a small gift shop and chapel, there really isn’t much there aside from nature. Signs around the property serve as a reminder to remain quiet. People were relaxing, sleeping, meditating, and just walking around. This was such a peaceful and beautiful attraction that I’m glad we went to see it. Since both of us are afraid of heights, we weren’t too keen on the drive up or down along the narrow road, but it was worth a brief detour.
I’m not sure that this is a «can’t miss» place, but we enjoyed the serenity of it all.

Best free thing to do in Ojai! Views are awesome, parking is ample, and the feeling of serenity just overwhelms you.
Bring a little picnic and enjoy an outdoor meal on a grassy patch, a bench, or a little café style table.
*Pro tip* — They have really cute sun umbrellas available for use by the small gift shop area. Use them! They are great protection from the sun and a really fun accessory to take some glamour shots with :)

Wow, what a beautiful space to get away and take in the surroundings of beautiful Ojai.
Plenty of parking available here which is nice. There are meditation rooms available with classes, however they were empty when I came. There’s a little reading room with meditation books and and other readings about world religions as well. Clean restrooms here too!
The actual path itself is very peaceful and relaxing. Lots of beautiful flowers and the views are awesome. There’s also a pond with some flowing water that creates a nice ambience. They have rocks where you can sit and meditate and have words engraved on them to focus on.
Definitely worth making the drive (it’s not too far if you’re already in Ojai) to check this place out.

Not much to say to be honest… it was pretty… but that’s about it?
Worth the drive and view? I think not.

**OK SCENIC VIEW**
Maybe I’m a bit jaded after my return from Joshua Tree National Park and the Getty Museum. But I didn’t really care for the «view» here.
ABOUT IT
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It is part of a non-​profit educational center offering spiritual programs on 32 acres of land at the east end of the Ojai Valley. The facilities were completed and became operational in 1971.
PARKING
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Parking lot up top.
HIKE
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Short hike to the top.
Lot of tourists there, being loud.
Screaming children.
Heck, there was even a full-​on photo shoot to ruin my «meditation» experience.
Beautiful gardens and zen-​like.
The view was «OK».
HOURS
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OPEN: Wednesday — Sunday from 10:00 AM until Sunset
CLOSED: Monday and Tuesday
OVERALL
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If you are spending more than 3 hours in Ojai, then do it.
Please donate $ 2 in their wooden boxes in the front. It’s the least you can do; especially if you have screaming children and/​or a photo shoot.

Awesome place to chill out! A beat off the beaten path but worth the short drive out of Ojai. This is a lovely place with native plants and wonderful spaces to sit and meditate or just enjoy nature. There are paths that wind along the hillside and let you take in the beautiful scenic views. They have a small gift shop and tea room. The sell plants, too! We bought a hematite bracelet while there.
There is an awesome little bench at the end of the main pathway to the right of the main building. Nice place to sit and chill out.
They have bathrooms :). There is a room that looks like you could rent it out. And they have a meditation room that is always open.
We spent about an hour and a half there walking the grounds and doing a meditation.