Theirry Roch, Executive Director
Since joining HHA in July of 1999, Roch has directed the growth of the organization from 128 member hotels (representing 24,000+ rooms) to more than 220 members (representing over 36,000 rooms).
Previously, Roch served as vice president of corporate and industry affairs at the American Hotel & Motel Association in Washington, D.C.
He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and graduated from the United States Chamber of Commerce Institutes for Organizational Management program, an association management professionalization program.
About Historic Hotels of America
Historic Hotels of America was founded in 1989 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation with 32 charter members. To be nominated and selected for membership into this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old and listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized as having historic significance.
Members of National Trust Historic Hotels of America
represent the heritage and development of America. One of the earliest hotels, Hotel El
Convento in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico is a former Carmelite Convent dating
to 1651. Another, The Red
Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, dates to 1773 and was originally
established as a stagecoach stop.
Rooms at any of the member hotels can be reserved by visiting HistoricHotels.org or calling 800.678.8946. Reservations made through Historic Hotels of America support the National Trust, a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. For more information, visit the National Trust's website at - www.preservationnation.org/
Pete Ells, Managing Director
In 1923, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa began as a private country
club and golf course built to harmonize the unspoiled beauty of the rural
paradise just half an hour's drive out of Santa Barbara. Today, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa retains its sense of place nestled into the beauty of the valley hills, and staying
true to the people who first built it.
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa offers an abundance of luxurious amenities and
special services to make each guest's stay enjoyable and worry-free.
The Ojai Valley runs along an unusual mountain range. Each day at
sunset, the fading sunlight creates brilliant shades of pink for several
minutes. Most intensely reflected over the rocky ridge of the Topa Topa
Mountain range, this spectacular phenomenon creates a mystical beauty and
signals the end of another day in this spiritual valley.
In 1923, Edward
D. Libbey's dream for his beloved Ojai Valley began to take shape as his
private country club and golf course were built to harmonize with the unspoiled
beauty of this rural paradise. Mr. Libbey
died in 1925 and never saw his hotel built, however, the architectural plans
were safely archived.
In 1934, architect
Austin Pierpont added 22 guest rooms per the original drawings of architect
Wallace Neff. These rooms are now known as the Wallace Neff Historical Rooms.
In 1942, a
different kind of glory distinguished the Ojai Valley Country Club when it was
transformed into Camp Oak for a military training center for a battalion of
1,000 Army troops. Two years later, the Army turned the base over to the United
States Navy for a rest and recuperation facility. When the government finally
auctioned off the last of the Quonset huts and barracks, the property was
returned to private ownership.
Don Burger,
along with some influential investors, purchased the Ojai Valley Country Club
in 1947 and the resort was reopened as Ojai Valley Inn and Country Club. This
began the Glamour Era of the Inn, and Hollywood's brightest stars sought the
tranquil pleasures of the resort.
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| Golf was a pleasure that brought many celebrities to the resort |
In 1985, the
Crown family of Chicago purchased the property and completed a $50 million
dollar renovation, followed by another renovation in 2003. And in 1997, the Spa Ojai was completed under
the direction of architect Bill Mahan. The resort became known as Ojai Valley
Inn & Spa.
Early 2006,
with the opening of the Artist Cottage and Apothecary, this major renovation
was completed. The legendary Ojai resort debuted 308 guest rooms and suites, a
new lobby and entrance, new golf shop, new restaurants, and new ballrooms and
meeting spaces, while preserving its original charming architecture and unique
sense of place.
The resort was
first awarded the coveted Five Diamond Award for excellence in the hospitality
industry and has achieved this distinguished accolade annually since 2006.
Throughout the
years, hosting many celebrities, musicians, dignitaries and politicians, Ojai
Valley Inn & Spa retains its sense of place staying true to the people who
first built it. Amid an unsurpassed natural landscape with diverse appeal to
families, couples, golf getaways, girlfriend getaways and multi-generational
guests, the Inn remains one of the finest resorts in North America.
Chad Minton,
Executive Chef,
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Chef Minton
has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times, Santa Barbara News Press, 805
Living magazine, and a bevy of others.
Minton's
passion for our environment and local community is evident in his lifestyle.
Minton tends to the herb garden and many of the vegetables and tomatoes on
Maravilla's menu are from the Inn's garden. He's a regular at the Sunday Ojai
Farmer's Market and is an advocate of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Food Watch
Program, a strong supporter of sustainable seafood practices.
Gloria Ah Sam, Director of Spa
At the Artist Cottage and Apothecary, guests will learn from local artists to work creatively in a variety of media, including oils, pastels, watercolor, precious metal jewelry making and silk scarf painting just to name a few activities.
A Moroccan fountain, 50-foot bell tower and inviting outdoor fireplace
welcome you to the charm and ambiance of the Spa Village courtyard. Surrounded
by the inspiring Topa Topa Mountains of Southern California, the 31,000
square-foot resort Spa is the focal point of this serene resort village which
includes two pools, a fully-equipped workout room, Mind and Body Studio, Spa
Boutique and Artist Cottage & Apothecary.
At the Artist Cottage and Apothecary, guests will learn from local artists to work creatively in a variety of media, including oils, pastels, watercolor, precious metal jewelry making and silk scarf painting just to name a few activities.
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Apothecary - Aroma Custom Blending
An experience that will awaken your senses, the custom blending class will rely on your unconscious to create your own uniquely personal scent. Enjoy your scent as a classic perfume or have your apothecary specialist blend it into a customized product line.
An experience that will awaken your senses, the custom blending class will rely on your unconscious to create your own uniquely personal scent. Enjoy your scent as a classic perfume or have your apothecary specialist blend it into a customized product line.
Personal Mandala
At times of transition or when seeking clarity, Ojai provides a Personal Mandala session. Drawing a Mandala (Sanskrit word for center and circle) is a creative path to self-discovery and an introspective way to look back and dream forward. An insightful feedback reading reveals a deeper meaning to what lies on the paper.
At times of transition or when seeking clarity, Ojai provides a Personal Mandala session. Drawing a Mandala (Sanskrit word for center and circle) is a creative path to self-discovery and an introspective way to look back and dream forward. An insightful feedback reading reveals a deeper meaning to what lies on the paper.
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