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.

OUR MISSION

EDUCATE the public about its environmental heritage.

PRESERVE endangered resources.

EXPLORE the relationship between humans and their environment.

 
 

HISTORY

The story of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve.

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EVENTS

Guided Tours, Art Events, Retreats, and Educational Programs.

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VENUE RENTALS

Our property provides a breathtaking and versatile setting, perfect for a wide range of private gatherings and specialized productions.

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LaND STEWARDSHIP

Our Conservation, Sustainability, and Restoration efforts.

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Garden Visits

Self-Guided Tours: Tuesday - Saturday, September - July.

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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.

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