Sounding Circle: Matilija Sanctuary and Hot Springs

 Matilija Sanctuary and Hot Springs12 comments
1 May 2006 @ 06:12, by Raymond Powers

I’m excited to share that I have been given the honor to steward the Matilija Sanctuary in Ojai,CA. I will be in residence there, as well as managing the property and retreat rentals. It’s 9 acres of secluded private land, tucked in a canyon on the Matilija River just north of Ojai, with year round natural hot and cold springs and accommodations for 40+ guests

I have been in conversations with the new owners for several months developing our vision and intention for the land and resources there. We want to invite workshop and seminar facilitators to come and utilize the space for education, training and community. For many years it has been a hub of new thought, spiritual exploration, permaculture, and conscious gatherings. We will be continuing this legacy and plan to have it available by June.

Though a private residence, and not available for unscheduled public use, we do want to continue renting it for single and multiple person retreats and vacations, as the previous stewards had. If you want ore information or to visit the property, please contact me.

It’s a nourishing, potent, inspirational location where I will have the opportunity to host and nurture our visitors, share the healing power of nature, provide live music for our guests and offer private coaching and mentoring sessions upon request.

I am grateful to be in service and entrusted with the care of this amazing land and hold the container for those that will be visiting.

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25 Nov 2006 @ 16:13 by mimi rich bell @75.24.251.2 : Renting
I'm a local Ojai psychotherapist. I am planning some women's retreats and would love to discuss renting your property. I lived there for several months in 1991 as part of the Ojai Foundation staff & fell in love with it. Please call me at 646-6223 to schedule a time to meet with you. Thanks. Mimi  


10 Jan 2007 @ 19:54 by Pete Morin @63.240.170.131 : Rental
Would like more information on rental times and dates that are available  


13 Jan 2007 @ 20:02 by alison moss @69.29.228.170 : matilija hot springs
I am considering relocating to Ojai, I have spent the past 20 years developing an estate I own on Orcas Island washing ton state san juan islands, I want to look at possibilities in the ojai valley for a new home, I was one of the original owner of Orr hot springs in Mendocino county calif in the late 70's early 80's and then moved to Calistoga where I was a therapist in the spas there for 6 years before coming to Orcas where I was a therapist at Rosario resort.. I have a background in hydro therapy, massage, diet and nutrition, organic gardening , herbal and homeopathic medicine. ect,as owner / manager of Orr hot springs I was coridinator for many healing related retreats there , I would like to visit with you and have some one from there to guide me in my search for a new location, I look foward to hearing more about you situation there .thank you Alison Moss  


14 Aug 2007 @ 16:22 by Sara Melson @75.38.16.181 : Monday, Sept. 3rd visit to Matilija
Hi Raymond, I have heard about Matilija for many years now, and am interested in visiting the springs September 3rd, Monday (Labor Day), for my birthday. Is it possible to visit and use the springs, and if so, how does one get there from Ventura? Also, what are the hours it is okay to arrive and be there, etc. Please contact me with any relevant information. I have gone to Miracle Hot Springs, Deep Creek, Sykes, etc. on my birthdays in the past, but this year I would love to come to Matilija. My email is above. I look forward to hearing from you! Thank you... Sara Melson  


4 Oct 2007 @ 23:51 by ed @71.136.208.70 : Matilija Hot Springs...WARNING!!!!!
Ventura County Environmental Health, Ventura CO Fire, and Ventura County Code Enforcement shut this guy down today for operating without a license, without insurance, and with numerous health, safety, and building code violations. If you were planning to go here, re-think your plans and get your money back as soon as possible. Raymond is no good!!!  


5 Oct 2007 @ 00:16 by bushman : Ed,
Raymond is not the owner, he just works and lives there, get your facts strait.  


6 Oct 2007 @ 00:55 by ed @71.136.208.70 : BUSHMAN
my comment doesn't suggest that raymond is the owner. it suggests that he is running a for-profit business in an unsafe manner. he serves food there, but has never had a health department inspection until yesterday. he is also operating without insurance, so if anyone gets sick or injured, they are S.O.L.
Raymond claims this is a private residence. just because you say "private residence...by appointment only" on your website does not mean that you are not held to the same health and safety standards that all other hospitality businesses are held to. he is providing people with food and lodging for profit, he is necessarily bound by these laws. it is irresponsible to think otherwise.  



6 Oct 2007 @ 02:13 by bushman : Wrong,
The owners have to supply all that, even if they don't claim it to be a "Bed and Breakfast" It's the owners responcability to maintain all nessisary licences and insurance, not the person or persons running it. Look up landlord tenant laws. And in fact you don't know if Raymond, had any clue at all about his rghts in the matter, or if he had soliceted the owner to make repairs and hire on the people to keep the place up to the proper health codes. Hope you got the proper licences and insurance when you have guests over to your home for a week or so who might pay you some beer or buy some steaks that you end up cooking on your BBQ. Nowhere on the site does it say there is a fee to stay there, nor does it say Raymond makes a profit. If anyone is making a profit its the owners. You directly attacked Raymond in your comment, so either you just don't like him, or maybe you have some neighboring bussiness that is in compitition. Did you go there and get sick? Are you that one guy who makes it his goal in life to complain? Like that one guy out here that goes around complaining about roadside death memorials, so the city has to go out and remove them. Or that one guy who goes around complaining about the decorated xmas tree on the forest road. No one has gotten hurt except the little guy trying to eat or memorialize a family member. More often than not its the Cops who destroy peoples lives and families, or the one whiner that creats a worse problem in the end for good people. Glad your happy.  


11 Nov 2007 @ 19:44 by hanna @76.172.192.249 : personal retreat
I am seeking personal retreat opportunity close to LA
please be in touch--to let me know how to reach you to discuss this possiblity..thank you kindly  



4 Dec 2007 @ 22:51 by Jennifer @68.6.46.242 : Retreat
Hi. I am interested in coming to your facility to rest.

I'm not sure about all that stuff above. I would like to come and use
the hotsprings. I live in Santa Barbara.

Thanks, Jennifer  



8 Jan 2008 @ 21:48 by bhg @149.142.239.137 : Are you still open?
Please contact me. I'm interested in the facility.  


20 Aug 2008 @ 01:04 by David @206.72.79.8 : Matilija Hot Springs
I would like some information on going to Matilija for a weekend I live in S.B.
Thanks  



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