Escape to Ojai for a weekend of exploration and adventure. Take flight with a hands-on falconry experience through Talon and Flight, then unwind with a stay at one of Shelter Social Club's three stunning Ojai locations. Enjoy a scenic trail ride through the Ventura River Preserve with Ojai Valley Trail Ride Company, and treat yourself to a meal at the award-winning Rory's Place. Bring the experience home with a stunning matted print of wild horses by local artist Michelle Kemick.
 
This package includes:

Introduction to Falconry: A Wildlife Encounter with Hawks
Experience the awe of calling a raptor to your glove as it soars freely through the open sky. Under the guidance of Master Falconer Denise Disharoon, participants will safely take part in multiple free flights of a trained hawk, witnessing its precision, grace, and silent power as it glides across the field to land gently on your glove.

Through interactive training activities, you’ll learn how falconers cultivate agility, strength, and trust with their birds of prey—building a partnership grounded in respect and keen observation.

Beyond flights, enjoy dedicated photo opportunities against Ojai’s breathtaking mountain backdrop. This experience also includes an engaging talk on raptor biology, wildlife conservation, and the ancient practice of falconry—interwoven with the symbolism these majestic birds carry across cultures. More than an introduction, this is an invitation to reconnect with nature, to feel the power of the wild, and to witness the bond between human and raptor that has endured for millennia.