As you arrive, you'll likely be greeted by any one, or a small army, of our ranch dogs. These guys are always happy when guests arrive (in part, we suspect, to the fact that they get better left-overs). They are a lovely gang who will accompany you on hikes, and make themselves available for petting and scratching on a regular basis. Although they quite assuredly believe they are people, we do not allow our dogs in any guest or community rooms.

Also on the ranch you will find seven horses, a duck, a goose, several chickens, a couple of goats and perhaps a wild flock of quail or a tribe of nibbling bunnies.


Laurel Springs Retreat
2720 Painted Cave Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-967-6688