Restoration Oaks Ranch, Santa Barbara Blueberries, Retreat House Restoration Oaks Ranch is a 1,000 acre Cattle Ranch, Blueberry Farm, and Retreat Center located in the Santa Ynez Valley, approximately 35 miles north of Santa Barbara. In addition to our seasonal U-Pick blueberry farm (»Santa Barbara Blueberries), we host various events year round, and invite you to use our beautifully updated Retreat House vacation home for small group (10 - 20 people) Retreats or as a weekly or monthly Vacation Home. We are continually working to restore and preserve the natural beauty of Restoration Oaks’ native California landscape and protect our natural resources. Stay at the Retreat House »Go to the RETREAT HOUSE website. Groups of 10-20 people use the Retreat House for leader retreats, staff getaways, team building weekends and other kinds of creative get-togethers. Small group retreats are a great way to encourage communication, strengthen bonds, and set new goals. A few days away together where morale is high and everyone is on the same page can really work wonders. So... take a few minutes to identify the small groups within your organization and start making plans for your own Mini Retreat at Restoration Oaks Ranch. Pick your own Blueberries at Santa Barbara Blueberris U-Pick! »Go to the SANTA BARBARA BLUEBERRIES website. Stop by Restoration Oaks' seasonal, Santa Barbara Blueberries U-Pick stand—5 miles south of Buellton, right on Hwy. 101, and enjoy a great time of blueberry picking. Often called “the best tasting blueberries around”, Santa Barbara Blueberries are a combination of several varieties, and really do taste great. We'll give you buckets and point you in the right direction, where you can explore and pick from over 15 acres of all natural blueberries. Lots of fun for families, groups of friends, classroom outings, or maybe just you. Our U-Pick stand also sells boxed blueberries, cold drinks, honey, jam, topping, preserves, and more. Check the Santa Barbara Blueberries website for to find out when blueberries are in season and when we're open.