T A S T E O F
Candice Alexander - Allstate Insurance, Oak View
Candice Alexander has spent years getting to know Ojai Valley families as the Allstate agent in Oak View, and she’ll tell you the local relationships are the best part of her job. A fellow member of the Rotary Club of Ojai and active in both the Ojai and Ventura Chambers of Commerce, Candice helps neighbors protect their homes, cars, businesses and futures - with service in English and Spanish. As a small business owner herself, she knows what it takes to build something here. We’re grateful to have her in our corner for Taste of Ojai.
Right here in the heart of the Ojai Valley, Community Memorial Hospital Ojai is caring for our friends, families, and neighbors with compassion and dedication. This beloved 25-bed nonprofit hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, advanced imaging, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing - so that excellent healthcare is never far from home. Backed by the broader CMH network, the Ojai team blends small-town warmth with big-hospital expertise, keeping our valley healthy and strong.
Mercer Advisors helps families bring every part of their financial life together: planning, investments, taxes, estate and more, under one roof. Their promise: “We exist so that you don’t have to worry about money.” We’re grateful they’ve chosen to invest in the Ojai Valley by supporting Taste of Ojai.
AG RX - Your Partners in Growth
AG RX is an employee-owned supplier serving Ventura County farmers, landscapers and home gardeners. It draws on more than a century of agricultural experience. From conventional to organic-certified growing, AG RX helps the farms that fill our tables, including the citrus and orchards that make the Ojai Valley what it is. We’re grateful for their support of Taste of Ojai and the charities it helps.
The Home Gallery
Founded in 2018 and based in Malibu, The Home Gallery designs and builds high-end factory-built homes and ADUs across Southern California. Their homes are Energy Star certified, solar-ready and designed for wildfire-prone areas, and their team handles everything from design and permitting to delivery and installation. They have been part of the rebuilding effort after the Palisades and Eaton fires. We met them through a home they built for one of our Rotarians. When they heard about Taste of Ojai, they wanted to help right away, and we’re thrilled to have them as sponsors.
Based on East Matilija Street in downtown Ojai, Ojai Valley Real Estate has been helping local families buy, sell and rent homes for more than 30 years. Their team of brokers and agents, many with deep roots in the valley, handles residential and commercial sales, property management and notary services. They know this community well, and we’re grateful to have them supporting Taste of Ojai.
Located in the heart of downtown Ojai, Wells Fargo has long been part of the community’s daily rhythm. Beyond banking, they show their commitment to Ojai by giving back - including proudly sponsoring Taste of Ojai. It’s support like theirs that helps local events thrive and keeps our valley connected.
Nestled in the heart of the Ojai Arcade, Down Home Furnishings is a family-owned boutique dedicated to transforming homes through design. For more than 25 years, they've offered thoughtfully curated furniture, custom upholstery, window treatments, art, lighting, and one-of-a-kind décor pieces. Beyond their showroom, they provide full design services - blending client vision with craftsmanship to create spaces that feel personal and timeless.
E.J. Harrison & Sons is a family-owned waste-management and recycling company serving Ventura County and surrounding communities. They combine strong service values-“Service is Everything”-with a genuine commitment to the environment: from helping residents sort food and yard waste, to taking part in local cleanup events.
But what stands out most is their community presence: a local business that lives here, works here, and cares for the place. They aren’t just hauling trash-they’re helping keep our neighborhoods clean, our environment healthy, and our region sustainable.
For more than a century, Friend’s Ranches has been growing citrus in the heart of the Ojai Valley. Their orchards are woven into the landscape, producing sweet tangerines, juicy oranges, and lemons kissed by the valley sun. Generations of the Friend family have tended these groves, keeping the traditions of Ojai farming alive. Each harvest carries the taste of deep roots, hard work, and family pride.
Friend’s Ranches isn’t just about citrus—it’s about a legacy that belongs to Ojai.
Grower Owned
In the fall of 1912, forty-eight Villa Park growers united to organize the Villa Park Orchards Association (VPOA) for the purpose of harvesting, packing and marketing oranges. The association quickly grew to over 100 growers. Today Villa Park is a proud green company utilizing the most energy efficient approach technology allows.
Whitman Architectural Design builds with honesty and grace. Marc Whitman leads with vision, steady hands, and a respect for the land. The work is simple and strong, shaped by light and air. Each home feels rooted, as if it has always belonged. There is beauty here, but also purpose - designs that honor nature and endure. Whitman creates not just buildings, but homes that encourage life.
Joe’s Quick Shop Mini Mart - Ojai’s Everyday Heart
Joe’s Quick Shop Mini Mart is one of those places that reminds you what community really means. Family-run and proudly local, it’s where people stop not just for a snack or coffee, but for a friendly face and a moment of connection. Their sponsorship of Taste of Ojai says it all - when a true neighborhood business gives back, it carries a special kind of meaning.
Sunkist is the legendary citrus growers’ cooperative behind the tastiest fresh oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, mandarins & tangelos, supplying families across California and Arizona. They’re passionate about sustainability, innovation, and helping foodservice, retail, and home cooks get the very best of citrus in every bite.
When you choose Sunkist, you choose heritage, flavor, and fruit done right.
The Ivy, Ojai - Timeless Charm in the Heart of the Valley
Housed in Ojai’s original 1907 bank building - complete with its historic vault - The Ivy is full of surprises. What looks like a small boutique from the outside opens into a treasure trove of art, furnishings, and one-of-a-kind finds. Every corner reflects warmth and care, from the thoughtfully curated pieces to the smiles that greet you at the door. With reasonable prices and a welcoming spirit, The Ivy has become a local favorite - a place where beauty, history, and community meet.
We’re proud to recognize Quail Run Ranch for their generous support of Taste of Ojai. As a dedicated avocado and citrus-ranching operation rooted in the Ojai Valley’s rich agricultural tradition, Quail Run Ranch helps keep our local food heritage alive and flourishing. We’re grateful for their partnership in celebrating community, fresh flavor, and the bounty of our valley.
Marguerite Webster is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has long cared about the wellbeing of the people and community around her. We’re grateful to have her support for Taste of Ojai, and for her generosity toward the Ojai Valley. Thank you, Marguerite!
Based in Ventura, Amigo Event Rentals (also known as Amigo Party Rentals) brings elegance and professionalism to events across Ventura, Santa Barbara, the Santa Ynez Valley, and parts of Los Angeles County.
From weddings and festivals to corporate functions and private celebrations, they offer a full suite of rental services - everything from tents, tables, and chairs to lighting, linens, glassware, heating, decor, and more. Known for their attention to detail and commitment to quality, Amigo helps event hosts bring their vision to life.
Jeffrey Loebl - Attorney, Estate Planning & Fiduciary Services
A longtime Ojai attorney, Jeffrey Loebl helps local families plan with care for the future, from estate and end-of-life planning to serving as a trusted fiduciary for clients’ assets. His work rests on a simple principle: every decision is made in the client’s best interest. We’re grateful to Jeffrey for supporting Taste of Ojai and the non-profits it helps.
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