ANN ERNISH-BACKEN

Founding Partner

Committed to living a beautiful life in home and body, Ann Backen is happily immersed in the world of LIFE | STYLE | DESIGN committed to ensuring the legacy and creative vision continues at its highest and healthiest level. As CEO of Backen & Backen and founder of the Regenerative Practice Department Ann has a strong passion for wellness, Ann has expanded the firm’s focus to incorporate Regenerative Practices, Lifestyle, and Wellness services within the architectural realm.

Ann co-founded Backen & Backen alongside her late husband, Howard Backen, shaping a design philosophy that blends timeless aesthetics with a conscious approach to living well. As a visionary and connector, Ann plays a key role in setting the firm’s ethos, fostering collaborations that prioritize beauty, health, and sustainability.

NOTABLE PROJECTS

GUENOC VALLEY FARM & VILLAGE
Middletown, California

GRAYWOOD RANCH & RETREAT
Sonoma, California

VINEYARD VIEW PROPERTY
Lompoc, California

REGENERATIVE RANCH
Star Valley, Wyoming

ANN ERNISH-BACKEN

Founding Partner

JOHN TAFT

Partner

TOM SPOJA

Partner

TONY SELKO

Partner

CRYSTAL OLIVARES

Chief Operating Officer

SREPHANIE GERWIN

Principal

DUSAN MOTOLIK

Principal

MICHAEL BOES

Principal

KEVIN CASEY

Principal

PATTI BAKER

Principal