Featured in Forbes: Anavo Farm's Chic Sheep Retreat. A regeneratively-designed carriage house in the heart of the Valley where you can connect with rescued farm animals and unwind in nature’s beauty. Hundreds of 5-star reviews.
Featured in Forbes: Anavo Farm's Chic Sheep Retreat. A regeneratively-designed carriage house in the heart of the Valley where you can connect with rescued farm animals and unwind in nature’s beauty. Hundreds of 5-star reviews.
Two floors, two living rooms, high-end furnishings and custom details and thoughtful amenities at every turn.
Two floors, two living rooms, high-end furnishings and custom details and thoughtful amenities at every turn.
Two mountain range views... and two many animals to count! Guests love this wisteria-covered observation deck.
Two mountain range views... and two many animals to count! Guests love this wisteria-covered observation deck.
Peaceful farm life in tiny Ballard—walk to Bob’s Well Bread, with Los Olivos and Santa Ynez about seven minutes away. Anavo Farm offers the rare combination of peaceful country life and extraordinary convenience.
Peaceful farm life in tiny Ballard—walk to Bob’s Well Bread, with Los Olivos and Santa Ynez about seven minutes away. Anavo Farm offers the rare combination of peaceful country life and extraordinary convenience.
Your new friends! Feed our sheep, goats and alpacas right at the pasture fence—we provide the treats, they provide the personalities. For many guests, it’s the highlight of their stay.
Your new friends! Feed our sheep, goats and alpacas right at the pasture fence—we provide the treats, they provide the personalities. For many guests, it’s the highlight of their stay.
Private driveway, historic gazebo from a Los Olivos tasting room, roses, fruit trees, hummingbirds... and probably some farm animals ready to greet you and get some treats (provided)!
Private driveway, historic gazebo from a Los Olivos tasting room, roses, fruit trees, hummingbirds... and probably some farm animals ready to greet you and get some treats (provided)!
Your farm stay begins here. Turn into your private driveway and look for the welcome sign beneath the pepper tree. Park, take a breath, and follow the path past roses and fruit trees to your cottage.
Your farm stay begins here. Turn into your private driveway and look for the welcome sign beneath the pepper tree. Park, take a breath, and follow the path past roses and fruit trees to your cottage.
Golden hour, glowing porch lights and Loki making his evening rounds. Settle beside the fire, listen to the barrel fountain and watch the garden soften into dusk. A little everyday magic at Anavo Farm.
Golden hour, glowing porch lights and Loki making his evening rounds. Settle beside the fire, listen to the barrel fountain and watch the garden soften into dusk. A little everyday magic at Anavo Farm.
Welcome bottle of wine, 2 for 1 tasting coupons, and "hands down the best guidebook we've ever seen in our travels." (Gary & Linda, past guest.)
Welcome bottle of wine, 2 for 1 tasting coupons, and "hands down the best guidebook we've ever seen in our travels." (Gary & Linda, past guest.)
Enjoy Manchego sheep milk cheese, crackers, olives, snacks, chocolates, sparkling water upon arrival. Next morning: treat yourself to TRUE pasture-raised, organic eggs from our hens.
Enjoy Manchego sheep milk cheese, crackers, olives, snacks, chocolates, sparkling water upon arrival. Next morning: treat yourself to TRUE pasture-raised, organic eggs from our hens.
Walk to Bob's Well Bread, then enjoy your renowned pastries overlooking the animals in the pasture and mountain views.
Walk to Bob's Well Bread, then enjoy your renowned pastries overlooking the animals in the pasture and mountain views.
Sunsets are magical, and guests love star gazing from this balcony. Blankets to snuggle up with are provided.
Sunsets are magical, and guests love star gazing from this balcony. Blankets to snuggle up with are provided.
Firepit with views... and most likely some rescue sheep popping their head through the treat feeding area!
Firepit with views... and most likely some rescue sheep popping their head through the treat feeding area!
Easy start gas fire pit with lush backdrop and hummingbirds.
Easy start gas fire pit with lush backdrop and hummingbirds.
Recline, read, watch the hummingbirds on the covered porch. Gather for an al fresco dinner grilled on the nearby gas Weber BBQ. String lights make it just as inviting after sunset.
Recline, read, watch the hummingbirds on the covered porch. Gather for an al fresco dinner grilled on the nearby gas Weber BBQ. String lights make it just as inviting after sunset.
Large, comfy Room & Board sofa with an unbelievably comfortable pull out bed.
Large, comfy Room & Board sofa with an unbelievably comfortable pull out bed.
Cozy up with loads of books, high end sleeper sofa, electric fireplace, large smart TV, and Bluetooth speaker.
Cozy up with loads of books, high end sleeper sofa, electric fireplace, large smart TV, and Bluetooth speaker.
Totally custom designed from tip to tail... like this reclaimed Santa Barbara mountain living edge bar top with recessed lighting.
Totally custom designed from tip to tail... like this reclaimed Santa Barbara mountain living edge bar top with recessed lighting.
Charming, light filled breakfast nook. Original art and special touches abound.
Charming, light filled breakfast nook. Original art and special touches abound.
You may meet Damascus, our devoted livestock guardian, and Biscuit, his little sidekick. They tend to think every guest has come just to meet them.
You may meet Damascus, our devoted livestock guardian, and Biscuit, his little sidekick. They tend to think every guest has come just to meet them.
Nook by night turns into a great game table. (Cards and puzzles provided.)
Nook by night turns into a great game table. (Cards and puzzles provided.)
Let me show you around! Scan the QR code for a personal tour of the Chic Sheep Retreat with me, Jen, your host. Step inside, explore the details and get a feel for life here on the farm.
Let me show you around! Scan the QR code for a personal tour of the Chic Sheep Retreat with me, Jen, your host. Step inside, explore the details and get a feel for life here on the farm.
The barn door dividing the kitchen and living room was reclaimed from a Montecito teardown, the brick wall wears a hand-finished German schmear, and the bookshelf began life as an RH armoire that didn’t quite survive the move.
The barn door dividing the kitchen and living room was reclaimed from a Montecito teardown, the brick wall wears a hand-finished German schmear, and the bookshelf began life as an RH armoire that didn’t quite survive the move.
Easy farmhouse meals are on the menu, with induction burners, a large toaster oven, microwave, air fryer and electric skillet. Please note that the kitchen does not have a full-size oven or dishwasher.
Easy farmhouse meals are on the menu, with induction burners, a large toaster oven, microwave, air fryer and electric skillet. Please note that the kitchen does not have a full-size oven or dishwasher.
Small kitchen, big personality. An operable skylight, original 1930s drainboard sink and retro turquoise refrigerator are just a few of the delightful finds tucked inside.
Small kitchen, big personality. An operable skylight, original 1930s drainboard sink and retro turquoise refrigerator are just a few of the delightful finds tucked inside.
The farm’s old rose garden fencing finds new life on this wall, alongside art from the family collection.
The farm’s old rose garden fencing finds new life on this wall, alongside art from the family collection.
Yes, we have your brew! Fresh-roasted organic beans, a grinder, steamer and frother await, with your choice of drip, French press or pour-over—plus all the coffee fixings, and a nice selection of teas & honey.
Yes, we have your brew! Fresh-roasted organic beans, a grinder, steamer and frother await, with your choice of drip, French press or pour-over—plus all the coffee fixings, and a nice selection of teas & honey.
Reverse osmosis (R/O) water is on tap, so no need for buying bottled water. (Mama Earth will thank you!)
Reverse osmosis (R/O) water is on tap, so no need for buying bottled water. (Mama Earth will thank you!)
Your first bottle of wine is on us. The fridge also holds chilled reverse-osmosis water, complimentary sparkling water, creamer, milk and everyday condiments—with additional wine available at cost for easy evenings in.
Your first bottle of wine is on us. The fridge also holds chilled reverse-osmosis water, complimentary sparkling water, creamer, milk and everyday condiments—with additional wine available at cost for easy evenings in.
Fire up your Weber gas grill for a night in. With the covered porch nearby, dinner at the Chic Sheep Retreat is as tempting as a night out.
Fire up your Weber gas grill for a night in. With the covered porch nearby, dinner at the Chic Sheep Retreat is as tempting as a night out.
Stairwell leading to the large, open upstairs with two couches, 1 Queen Bed, and 2 XL Twin Beds. (Note: these window nook beds are for reading, napping, etc, not to cram a lot of people in. ;-)
Stairwell leading to the large, open upstairs with two couches, 1 Queen Bed, and 2 XL Twin Beds. (Note: these window nook beds are for reading, napping, etc, not to cram a lot of people in. ;-)
The mattress guests keep asking about! Tucked beneath the eaves, this dreamy upstairs bedroom pairs an eco queen mattress with soft white linens, warm wood and bedside reading lights—a cozy end to any day in the valley.
The mattress guests keep asking about! Tucked beneath the eaves, this dreamy upstairs bedroom pairs an eco queen mattress with soft white linens, warm wood and bedside reading lights—a cozy end to any day in the valley.
Guests ask about this mattress so often, its brand earned a spot in the guidebook.
Guests ask about this mattress so often, its brand earned a spot in the guidebook.
A desk worth lingering at, whether you’re working, journaling or simply daydreaming. Fast Wi-Fi keeps you connected, while mountain views and animals grazing in the pasture give you every reason to look up.
A desk worth lingering at, whether you’re working, journaling or simply daydreaming. Fast Wi-Fi keeps you connected, while mountain views and animals grazing in the pasture give you every reason to look up.
Watch the sunrise and morning mist lift over the animal pastures and distant mountains.
Watch the sunrise and morning mist lift over the animal pastures and distant mountains.
Hand-hewn wood-paneled walls and tucked-away nooks give this upstairs retreat its soul. One of two living rooms, it offers cloud-soft sofas, quiet reading corners and plenty of room to stretch out beneath the eaves.
Hand-hewn wood-paneled walls and tucked-away nooks give this upstairs retreat its soul. One of two living rooms, it offers cloud-soft sofas, quiet reading corners and plenty of room to stretch out beneath the eaves.
Chandelier made from sea glass -- the little pieces of glass that our ocean nicely tumbled and the artist found for this one of a kind piece.
Chandelier made from sea glass -- the little pieces of glass that our ocean nicely tumbled and the artist found for this one of a kind piece.
Claim a window nook for an afternoon nap, a few chapters or a little daydreaming. These two built-in twin XL beds tuck beneath the eaves in the upstairs living room, giving everyone a cozy spot of their own.
Claim a window nook for an afternoon nap, a few chapters or a little daydreaming. These two built-in twin XL beds tuck beneath the eaves in the upstairs living room, giving everyone a cozy spot of their own.
Shelves throughout the carriage house hold invitations to get curious, find inspiration or spend an afternoon happily lost in a few pages. (Art painted by a inspired guest of her view of the pastures one morning!)
Shelves throughout the carriage house hold invitations to get curious, find inspiration or spend an afternoon happily lost in a few pages. (Art painted by a inspired guest of her view of the pastures one morning!)
View from one side to the other, just to get perspective. ;-)
View from one side to the other, just to get perspective. ;-)
Enjoy a light filled corner for meditation, yoga, or try out the acupuncture mat!
Enjoy a light filled corner for meditation, yoga, or try out the acupuncture mat!
The shade umbrella on the deck makes this great space usable at any time.
The shade umbrella on the deck makes this great space usable at any time.
Brick and a little chandelier sparkle give the main-floor bathroom its charm. Nice eco shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided. Fantastic water pressure.
Brick and a little chandelier sparkle give the main-floor bathroom its charm. Nice eco shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided. Fantastic water pressure.
Drawers and shelves tucked beneath the stairs keep towels and complimentary toiletries close at hand, while the chandelier casts playful patterns across the bathroom walls.
Drawers and shelves tucked beneath the stairs keep towels and complimentary toiletries close at hand, while the chandelier casts playful patterns across the bathroom walls.
This is rush hour at Anavo Farm. Our home sits near the end of a quiet old ranch road, where traffic tends to have four legs.
This is rush hour at Anavo Farm. Our home sits near the end of a quiet old ranch road, where traffic tends to have four legs.
A handful of treats, a new friend. Feeding the animals is one of the sweetest parts of staying here—and we provide the treats so you can make it a daily ritual.
A handful of treats, a new friend. Feeding the animals is one of the sweetest parts of staying here—and we provide the treats so you can make it a daily ritual.
Look into a sheep’s sweet eyes and the way you think about food begins to shift. We aren’t vegan; we simply believe humanely raised animal protein can be part of living with greater care, gratitude and harmony with nature.
Look into a sheep’s sweet eyes and the way you think about food begins to shift. We aren’t vegan; we simply believe humanely raised animal protein can be part of living with greater care, gratitude and harmony with nature.
A little fragrance from the farm. Our lavender cutting garden invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and snip stems to take home.
A little fragrance from the farm. Our lavender cutting garden invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and snip stems to take home.
Morning light over the pastures, where our neighbor’s horses often join the sheep for daytime grazing. Winter rains bring a seasonal pond and visiting ducks—little changes that make every stay its own.
Morning light over the pastures, where our neighbor’s horses often join the sheep for daytime grazing. Winter rains bring a seasonal pond and visiting ducks—little changes that make every stay its own.
Your writing desk sits behind the large upstairs dormer, overlooking the lawn and pastures. Below, mature wisteria wraps your first floor glass french doors with ambiance and privacy.
Your writing desk sits behind the large upstairs dormer, overlooking the lawn and pastures. Below, mature wisteria wraps your first floor glass french doors with ambiance and privacy.
The ladies behind the complimentary pasture-raised eggs. More eggs are available to purchase and take home. The freshest possible souvenir.
The ladies behind the complimentary pasture-raised eggs. More eggs are available to purchase and take home. The freshest possible souvenir.
In addition to the sheep, goats, and alpacas, a neighbor's horses come to graze during the day, giving the Chic Sheep Retreat an ever-changing cast of four-legged characters.
In addition to the sheep, goats, and alpacas, a neighbor's horses come to graze during the day, giving the Chic Sheep Retreat an ever-changing cast of four-legged characters.
Our guestbook lives beneath the bar. We hope you get to add your favorite farm memory to the mix.
Our guestbook lives beneath the bar. We hope you get to add your favorite farm memory to the mix.
Our pasture mowing crew on a misty morning. Sheep, goats and alpacas graze together, each at their own pace—a lovely reminder that there’s no need to rush here.
Our pasture mowing crew on a misty morning. Sheep, goats and alpacas graze together, each at their own pace—a lovely reminder that there’s no need to rush here.
Art and artistic objects collected from ancestors, travels, and you'll discover some the host painted herself.
Art and artistic objects collected from ancestors, travels, and you'll discover some the host painted herself.
Come visit. Reset your nervous system. And get a new perspective. :-)
Come visit. Reset your nervous system. And get a new perspective. :-)
If you like bespoke, custom, original... you'll love everything about this stay. From the books to the art, everything has been carefully hand-crafted or hand chosen.
If you like bespoke, custom, original... you'll love everything about this stay. From the books to the art, everything has been carefully hand-crafted or hand chosen.
Two XL Twin beds in window dormers. All the extra bedding needed right below for chilly nights.
Two XL Twin beds in window dormers. All the extra bedding needed right below for chilly nights.
Explore the guidebook for places to hike and picnic, and borrow our cute picnic basket, and ....
Explore the guidebook for places to hike and picnic, and borrow our cute picnic basket, and ....
... find some beautiful place to get lost... in nature. We are so fortunate to have so many options within just 20 minutes
... find some beautiful place to get lost... in nature. We are so fortunate to have so many options within just 20 minutes
Don't forget to grab some fruit off the trees on your way out!
Don't forget to grab some fruit off the trees on your way out!
You'll find everything in Anavo's Chic Sheep retreat equally useful and charming. Especially the interaction with the animals!
You'll find everything in Anavo's Chic Sheep retreat equally useful and charming. Especially the interaction with the animals!
This photo was not retouched if you can believe. Speaking of, guests often say the photos can't do this place justice. Come judge for yourself!
This photo was not retouched if you can believe. Speaking of, guests often say the photos can't do this place justice. Come judge for yourself!