Pepper Tree Retreat and Education Center
The Pepper Tree Retreat and Education Center attracts people from all over the world, who come to learn about themselves using Krishnamurti's teachings as a basis for inquiry. The Education Center hosts speaker panels, dialogue groups, conferences, and study programs within a context of cooperative, shared inquiry into the fundamental questions of human life. The Center is a forum, and takes no positions except to encourage a spirit of inquiry on the part of those who choose to come and participate.
The Education Center includes the Krishnamurti Library and Visitor Center. The Pepper Tree Retreat is also located on the grounds next door. It is open to visitors who wish to enjoy the beauty of the Ojai Valley's tranquil East End for an extended stay.
Krishnamurti Library & Visitor Center
The Visitor Center & Library is now located at Pine Cottage, the former home of Krishnamurti. For the first time, Krishnamurti's private residence is open to the general public, functioning as part of the Education Center. Krishnamurti lived at Pine Cottage between 1922 and 1986; in 1978 a new addition was attached to the original house.
The Pine Cottage addition will serve as the Education Center's large meeting hall and library. The original house will be used for small meetings, private video viewing, and as a quiet meditation space. All visitors are welcome to explore the Center's grounds, tour Krishnamurti's home, and browse the library. At Pine Cottage they may sip a fresh cup of coffee or tea on the patio. The Center's host and librarian is Michael Krohnen, Krishnamurti's friend and personal chef, who authored The Kitchen Chronicles: 1001 lunches with J. Krishnamurti.
The Krishnamurti library contains a comprehensive record of Krishnamurti's teachings, including all of his books and an extensive selection of talks, discussions, and interviews in audio and video formats. There is a large reading room and facilities for video viewing. Krishnamurti books, CDs, DVDs, audio and video tapes may be purchased in the library bookstore. The library opened in 1984 at Krishnamurti's urging, and is now located in Pine Cottage.
Group Rentals
The Pepper Tree Retreat and Education Center grounds and facilities are available to groups interested in holding events that correspond with the intent and quietness of the place.
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Visitor Center / Library Hours
Thursday - Sunday, 1-5 pm.
Location / Contact Information
Pepper Tree Retreat and Education Center
1098 and 1130 McAndrew Road, Ojai, CA 93023 (directions and map)
Phone: (805) 646-2390
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