preserve - educate - explore
Based in Ojai, California, the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustaining Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. This 264-acre property, nestled in the Ojai foothills near Lake Casitas, stewards cultivated gardens featuring a variety of plants that thrive in California’s Mediterranean climate and over 200 acres of Nature Preserve and vital open space.
VENUE RENTALS
Our property provides a breathtaking and versatile setting, perfect for a wide range of private gatherings and specialized productions.
ART IN NATURE RESIDENCY
We host a unique program for Central Coast artists to explore the human-environment relationship through experimental and environmentally-focused projects.