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In 1996, the First Edition of The Way of Council was published by Bramble Books. Over the next thirteen years, Jack and Gigi's book sold ten-thousand copies in America and elsewhere, a Hebrew version was published in Israel and now a German version is in the works for later this year or early 2010.  The book has helped many to be introduced to council, deepen their understanding of the practices and to connect with The Ojai Foundation.

William Perkins Tift

Dear friends of The Ojai Foundation,

It is with great humility and a sense of awesome responsibility that I am joining your community as the new Executive Director of The Ojai Foundation. In the weeks since assuming the position, I have begun to grasp the scope and power of the work we support, from Israel to inner city L.A., on the ridge in Ojai and in cleared spaces in living rooms, classrooms, community centers, retirement communities, and similar circles across the globe. It is the work of fostering genuine human connection based on the commonalities between us all. And it is incredibly important, exceedingly relevant work.

By Doug Adrianson

It’s wonderful to feel the rest of the world becoming more aware of Earth-friendly practices such as alternative energy, “green” building, composting, recycling, Permaculture, and eating wholesome, healthy food.The Ojai Foundation has been practicing as well as preaching these ways of living lightly and in harmony with nature for nearly 30 years.

By Erik Davis

Last June, I joined entheo-poet Dale Pendell, his journal-maker wife Laura, my oneironaut wife Jennifer Dumpert, and UC Berkeley prof David Presti for an excellent weekend workshop at the Ojai Foundation.

By Cynthia Overweg
Venturea County Star Correspondent

When Camarillo resident Leon Berg first went to the Middle East in 1968, modern-day Israel was celebrating its 20th birthday and had just won a war that had threatened its existence.