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

DUSAN MOTOLIK

Principal

MICHAEL BOES

Principal

KEVIN CASEY

Principal

PATTI BAKER

Principal