Ojai Rancho Inn

The Ojai Rancho Inn is a boutique hotel that serves as a primary touchpoint for visitors and tourists. The inn is known for its relaxed, artistic atmosphere and frequently hosts events and gatherings for the community and visitors of Ojai. This location was chosen to expand the project’s reach beyond local residents, demonstrating to travelers that Ojai’s identity is deeply rooted in drought resilience. The barrel here proves that conservation can be seamlessly and beautifully integrated into the hospitality and design industries.

Tada Kono is an interdisciplinary artist whose work reflects a global journey from Japan to California to New York and finally back to California. Primarily known for screen printing, he brings a graphic, contemporary edge to his painting and design projects. His work at the Ojai Rancho Inn demonstrates that conservation can be beautifully integrated into hospitality, offering visitors a stylish entry point into Ojai’s culture of resilience.

Learn more:

Ojai Rancho Inn - https://www.ojairanchoinn.com

Tada Kono - https://www.instagram.com/tada_kono