Excellent. Can't wait to attend their services now that they are open. Would like to see the…read morerestored chapel.

Great place to stay for a relaxing retreat weekend. The best part is the beautiful grounds. The…read morefood is pretty good to very good. Most of the staff are helpful and friendly. I do not like that we got kicked out of our room at 9am on Sunday morning. What happened was we found a group of 3-4 housekeeping staff outside of our room around 9:20am. They said we were supposed to be already out of our room, (at 9am) and what were we still doing here? The beds were supposed to be already stripped of sheets. This was news to us, but we rushed to throw all of our stuff into the bags and stripped the beds as quickly as we could. The staff remained nearby. Why such an early check out time and why were we not Informed about this new policy beforehand? What a bad ending to a great weekend.

No words (ironically) can properly describe my incredible experience at the Silent Stay Retreat…read morewith Ruth and Bruce. Both are such LOVELY and easy going people. The grounds, ALL 35 acres, are just breathtaking, the food delicious and the people who: Meet and greet Cook Clean Maintain Inform are accommodating, friendly and helpful. My only suggestion would be to offer a week long retreat- My 4days/3 nights of silence with Ruth and Bruce left me wanting MORE! I look forward to returning- THANK YOU, THANK YOU

This place is hidden, beautiful, and perfect for a silent retreat for the peace of mind and to take…read morea break from the loud and hectic day-to-day, especially since I live in the Bay Area. I love the layout of this place - small hiking trails running along both sides of the retreat; a Jacuzzi paired with an intricately designed, salt pool for detox or relaxing; a warm and cozy fireplace next to the large and welcoming kitchen; and the front and back yards with adorable critters and plenty of seats to enjoy nature. I enjoyed this scenery and retreat for my extended weekend on Veteran's Day. I hike in silence, prayed in silence, cried in silence, and of course, meditate in silence. It was a thought-provoking task that made me question, whether I could remain silent for three whole days. However, it was easier done than one would think and so serene. The pressure of saying and doing the right thing wasn't there. You are there to be and reflect, which most people don't have the time to do, when they're in their normal habitat. You almost make up excuses for yourself on why you can't take a moment to just relax and do what you want. You keep yourself busy because you feel like you haven't accomplished enough and there are so many more thing to be done. However, here, there's nothing that must be done correctly or even to be done at all. It's amazing. Ruth and Bruce were very kind. However, I didn't connect to them as I wish to, but that's why we go to different retreats to get to know yourself and the ones guiding it. All the funds that you pay for goes to charity, which is amazing of Ruth and Bruce. However, there are many other practices that are completely free and you can decide what you like to donate. Either way, it's an amazing experience. **Sidenote: While this is a silent retreat, depending on who is staying there at the same time, it can get very noisy. Although, I enjoyed seeing the people that attended the retreat with me, I didn't enjoy their constant talking. I feel like it took away from my experience. My peers were very friendly but loud. Lol.

Amazing Laurel Springs Ranch...the perfect spot for a yoga retreat…read more 3 visits and each one perfect. Up in the clouds above Santa Barbara it is an amazing place to unwind and let city life roll off the shoulders. The staff at the Ranch are wonderful. The food is brilliant thanks to the staff Marco, Nicole, Kabir & Corey. Delicious, fresh and memorable meals!!! Produce from the garden, picked fresh. I left this time taking home some of the wonderful goat yogurt and fresh jams to share with my family. http://www.laurelspringsretreat.net/

Our stay at Circle Bar B Guest Ranch was truly breathtaking…read more The views alone are unforgettable, but Cabin 12 was absolutely perfect--beautiful, spotless, and so peaceful. And the mattress... wow. It took everything in me to get out of that bed! It felt like it just embraced you, and waking up to those top window views made it even harder to leave. The food was incredible--both breakfast and dinner were beyond amazing. Enrique, Rafael, and the entire team (I wish I could remember every name!) made us feel so special. The level of care, attention to detail, and overall service was easily 1000 out of 100. Kat, thank you for everything--you truly made our stay unforgettable. The stables were just as impressive. Jack and all the handlers were not only knowledgeable about the ranch's history, but you can clearly see the love and care they have for the horses--it meant so much to witness that. I'm a little timid around horses, but Russell made the experience so comfortable and special for me. He paired me with Tator Tot, and I can't even describe the connection--he could sense when I was nervous and responded so gently. It was such a beautiful, unforgettable moment. My husband rode Big Elvis, and let's just say... the name fits perfectly--what a character! This ranch is truly one of a kind. An unforgettable experience from beginning to end. We will absolutely be back--this is now our home away from home.

Yesterday, my wife and I drove here for 1 1/2 hour horseback ride…read more And it was great! Russell was our trail boss and there was one other person staying at the place riding with us. We had a great time and would definitely and will definitely come here again and next time stay overnight

I had the pleasure of visiting both the Hermitage Museum and the botanical sculpture gardens…read more It's unbelievable that all of this is on one man's property in the hills of Santa Barbara. The museum is filled with fun pieces of art, some of it interactive. The giant sculptures on the property are remarkable, with the sheer quantity of them amazing. I loved the themed areas like the zoo. The vegetation is also a wonder, especially seeing rare specimens, some of them hundreds of years old. I can't wait to go back and spend more time appreciating all the detail that went into the place!

One of the most interesting and numerous place to visit. Vigorous walking up and down the hillside.read more

5 stars all around!!! From the beautiful grounds, delicious meals and smiles all around! Coldest…read morebeers in town and beautiful well manicured greens. Joey C is somehow always around to greet you and catch up. Keep up the great work team!!

Some things force you to remember to take a chance. Never done or thought of doing a "ranch" or any…read moresort. But, we figured we'd give this place a chance not only because we heard great things but because why not? We were not disappointed at all. This place checked off every box of an amazing staycation list anyone would have. So much to do, so kid friendly, so adult friendly. Something to do for everyone. And the service was impeccable. The weather was amazing during our stay but I'm not sure there would be a bad weather time. They order a lot here. I will be back for sure.

I'm writing this message here as Air BnB won't give me the ability to leave a review…read more.. Extremely disappointed in my experience with Danielle. I had made a reservation over three months in advance for our family to stay at her Carpinteria Beach house for the 4th of July weekend. Unexpectedly, our reservation was canceled with less than a week before we were to check in. No explanation provided by Danielle. My wife and kids were devastated. She gave us a refund, which was the least she could do, but nevertheless, we were in a scramble to find an alternative place to stay on a busy holiday weekend, with increased prices and little to no options. But the worst part of this whole mess, is when we went onto Vrbo to find another place to stay, what do we find? Danielle's listing, available for rent on the days we had previously booked. This is extremely unethical. We trust hosts on Air BnB to be transparent and reliable when we give them our business and I can't help but feel taken advantage of.

casitas collective always amazes us! we love staying in their Santa Barbara rental and it's…read moreconsistently clean, beautifully decorated and appointed, and the service is flawless each time. highly recommend!!

We first stayed at Simpson House Inn almost 16 years ago, and over all those years we never forgot…read morethis beautiful, peaceful place. When we planned another trip to Santa Barbara this year, there was no question where we wanted to stay--we booked three nights at Simpson House Inn again. I can honestly say our experience was even better than the first time. From the moment we arrived, Olivia gave us such a warm welcome, and Frank immediately took care of our luggage and escorted us to our lovely Garden Room. One of the highlights of our stay was enjoying breakfast each morning in our private garden, surrounded by the relaxing sounds of the fountain and singing birds. It was the perfect way to start the day. Everyone we encountered--from the front office staff to housekeeping--was genuinely kind, professional, and welcoming. The attention to detail and the peaceful atmosphere make this place truly special. We highly recommend Simpson House Inn and can't wait to return again!

Just a note to upcoming travelers that many of the perks noted in reviews below are no longer…read moreoffered. There is no nightly happy hour with wine tasting and there are no bikes available to borrow from the inn. Seems that there have been changes potentially in management that have decreased the offerings which make the stay seem less luxurious and in my opinion not consistent with a 5 star stay. When we inquired about borrowing bikes we were told to go rent bikes from a shop downtown. Although breakfast provided was tasty, Simpson House consistently did not pay attention to our dietary requests that we had made note of in our reservation, called in advance to notify the staff, and put daily on our breakfast requests. We were served food and drink that we could not eat daily even after we had brought it up with management. Although the grounds are beautiful, the attentiveness and offerings do not seem to be what they once were, and for the price nightly price of $600, I would look at other hotels in the area.