Farm Residency

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13030 Orchard Vista Road, Valley Center, CA, USA
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Up to 6 in group
Date
Flexible Dates

About this Retreat

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A Place To Finish What You Started

Creative residencies for writers, artists, filmmakers, founders, and thoughtful professionals seeking uninterrupted time to focus, create, and move meaningful work forward. 












Time to Stay with Your Work










Most people try to do meaningful work in environments filled with noise, interruption, and constant demand. A residency at Avocado Bliss offers something different. 
Uninterrupted time. Days where your only job is the work you came here to do. No meetings. No obligations. No distractions. 
Short and extended stays. Two nights. Two weeks. Two months. Stay as long as your work needs. 
Independent work. This isn’t a workshop or retreat. There’s no programming, no facilitation, no expectations. You set the pace. You follow your process. 
A slower rhythm. Meals appear. Your room is ready. The land holds you while you hold your work. 
Restorative surroundings. Walk the orchard. Work outdoors. Swim. Rest. The environment supports the kind of sustained focus meaningful work requires. 



















For People Building Something Meaningful










Avocado Bliss hosts writers, filmmakers, artists, founders, educators, and thoughtful professionals—people who need dedicated time to finish a book, develop a body of work, clarify strategy, or reconnect with creative projects that matter. 
→ Writers finishing manuscripts, drafting proposals, revising essays, or working through creative blocks
→ Filmmakers developing scripts, editing projects, or planning productions
→ Artists creating new work, experimenting with process, or preparing for shows
→ Founders building strategy, refining products, or stepping back to see the bigger picture
→ Educators writing curriculum, developing courses, or creating resources
→ Thoughtful professionals making career transitions, writing, thought leadership, or exploring creative projects outside their day jobs
If you have work that needs your full attention—and you’re not getting it at home—this is for you.


Spaces Designed for Creative Flow
The best creative environments don’t demand attention. They support your work quietly. 
At Avocado Bliss, you have private accommodations with dedicated workspace, natural light, and quiet. You can write at your desk, work outdoors under avocado trees, or find a corner by the pool. The farm is yours to use. 
There are no shared bedrooms. No interruptions. Just space to think, create, and stay with your work as long as you need. 


RESIDENCY DETAILS 
Stay Lengths 

 2 nights to 90 days. Most guests stay 5–14 days, but extended residencies are available for those working on larger projects. 

Accommodations 

 Private room with dedicated workspace, comfortable bed, and natural light. Shared or private bathroom depending on availability. 

Meals 

 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Farm-to-table meals prepared daily using ingredients from our regenerative farm and local sources. Dietary accommodations available. 

WiFi 

 Reliable internet access throughout the property. Disconnect if you prefer—but it’s there when you need it. 

Property Access 

 Full access to the farm, orchard, saltwater pool, hot tub, indoor and outdoor workspaces, and nature trails. 

Transportation 

 You’ll need your own car. We’re located in Valley Center, CA—45 minutes from San Diego, 90 minutes from Los Angeles. Nearest airport: San Diego International (SAN). 

Ideal Stay Duration 

2–4 nights: Short creative sprint or focused weekend 


5–7 nights: Deep work on a specific project (most common) 


2–4 weeks: Extended writing, revision, or major creative work 


30–90 nights: Book-length projects, career transitions, sabbaticals 

Application Process 

 Fill out our simple application (10 minutes). We review and respond within 2 business days if your dates and project are a good fit. Once accepted, we’ll confirm availability and send booking details. 
READY TO FINISH YOUR PROJECT?
Come make space for the work that matters most.











Looking for a longer stay? Check out our mid-term Farm Residencies

Schedule

Each creative resident chooses their own schedule each day
Community Dinner is served at 6 PM
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Avocado Bliss Retreat, 13030 Orchard Vista Road, Valley Center, CA, USA

Directions

San Diego Airport: 45 minutes; John Wayne Airport (Orange County): 1.5 Hours; LAX Airport: 2 Hours

Accommodation

Creative residents have their own private bedroom upstairs in the farmhouse. Rest easily on an organic mattress with cotton sheets. Two shared bathrooms are in the middle of the private bedrooms upstairs. Two more bathrooms are available downstairs. The farm is 4 acres with a nature trail throughout. There are plenty of workspaces inside and outdoors, including our onsite cafe. Fast wifi is available throughout the buildings and pool area. Spring water is available as well as an espresso and tea bar.

King, No Desk

Accommodation

Queen Bed, With Desk

Accommodation

Queen Bed, No Desk

Accommodation

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

All meals are made onsite by our Farm-to-Table cafe, Cado. We source from our organic and regenerative farm and nearby farms and ranches. Dietary preferences can be accommodated.

What's Included

  • Farm-to-Table Meals
  • Saltwater Hot Tub and Pool
  • Nature Trail
  • Access to 3,000 Nature Preserve for Hiking
  • Espresso and tea bar
  • Fast wifi (through Starlink)
  • Multiple indoor and outdoor workspaces
  • Private bedroom accommodations

What's Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Transportation
  • Guided Programming

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