Pepper Tree Retreat, an Ojai retreat with vegetarian cuisine, is the former home of philosopher J. Krishnamurti, perhaps Ojai’s most famous resident. Krishnamurti lived here from 1922 to 1986, welcoming visitors from around the world who were challenged by his penetrating inquiries into the fundamental questions of life. These included such 20th Century luminaries as Annie Besant, Aldous Huxley, John Barrymore, Greta Garbo, David Bohm, Dr. Jonas Salk, D.H. Lawrence, Jackson Pollack, Igor Stravinsky, The Beatles, and many others. The retreat guest rooms are named after these visitors, some of whom stayed in the rooms that are named for them. (See detailed history).

Ojai Valley's Pepper Tree Retreat Offers:
• Eight guest rooms in a vintage 1910 farmhouse and more recent cottages.
• All rooms have a private bath, writing desk, wi-fi connectivity, and air conditioning.
• A large front porch, trellised outdoor dining area, gardens, and lovely views.
• Three rooms have their own kitchen.
• Public rooms and outdoor meeting areas for individual and small group use.
• A vegetarian breakfast buffet is offered each morning; tea or coffee always available.
• Beautiful views of the surrounding hills and valleys.
• Access to the nearby Krishnamurti library, where guests can draw inspiration from Krishnamurti’s insights into life.
• We are a vegetarian (non vegan) retreat and there is NO COOKING in the main kitchen.
• We offer a complimentary, continental-style breakfast between 8:30-10am: catered HOT dish of EGGS is only available on the weekend (SAT/SUN morning).
• For lunch and dinner, guests need their own transportation to downtown Ojai which is 4 miles away
(unless you book one of our three rooms that offer a kitchen facility)