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