Ojai Valley Inn

Home to rich landscapes, artisans, adventurers, and a flourishing dining scene, the Ojai Valley offers small-town charm and expansive opportunity. Where the Inn’s oak-studded grounds give way to an award-winning luxury atmosphere, offering the chance to connect and explore at your own pace.

RILA Room Rate
RILA has reserved a block of guestrooms starting at $499 plus tax per night. The rate includes a reduced resort fee, complimentary wireless internet, evening turndown service, newspaper delivered to room (upon request), daily housekeeping, and use of the fitness center.

RILA's preferred rate is available until Friday, December 27, 2026 or until the room block sells out, whichever occurs first. After this date, attendees are subject to publicly advertised room rates.

Third-Party Housing Companies

RILA does not work with any third parties for hotel reservations, and no company should be contacting you to solicit hotel reservations. Should you be contacted by any third party housing companies, please note that they are not affiliated, authorized or recommended by RILA. Many are known to engage in fraudulent practices. If you are contacted, please contact us right away, and do not make reservations through these companies. All hotel reservations should be made by you directly with the hotel, through the hotel reservation link provided on your conference registration confirmation email.

WHEN TO ARRIVE
It would be best if you planned to arrive by Saturday morning by 11:00 a.m. to participate in the pre-forum activities. RILA Executive Committee (invite-only) should plan to arrive by 11:00 a.m., and the RILA Board of Directors Meeting (invite-only) should arrive by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. Welcome reception kicks off Sunday at 4:30 p.m. for all attendees and guests.

WHEN TO DEPART
The Forum program ends on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET. We recommend a departing flight after 2:00 PM ET to allow enough time for hotel check-out and transportation to the airport. 

Schedule of Events

  • Saturday Jan 24, 2026
  • Sunday Jan 25, 2026
  • Monday Jan 26, 2026
  • Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Attendee Arrivals

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pre-Forum Spouse/Partner Retreat

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Reception & Dinner

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

RLC & PPSC Meeting

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Executive Committee Meeting

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Board of Directors Meeting

1:20 PM – 5:30 PM

Programming

4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Welcome Reception

7:15 AM – 8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Programming

12:00 PM – 1:20 PM

Executive Luncheon

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Reception & Dinner

8:15 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Programming

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Attendee Departures

Mark your calendars for this must-attend event for retail executives!