A private farm tour with Dr. John La Puma — physician, chef, and farmer. Walk our regenerative farm in the Santa Barbara hills with the doctor who pioneered Culinary Medicine, now taught in 80% of U.S. medical schools, and is doing the same for Nature-as-Medicine. Taste what you’ll learn. Take home what we grow. Two hours that change how you eat and how you choose what you eat.

La Puma Farms is a working regenerative farm and private residence run by Dr. La Puma, Kandi, and one helper. Every tour is private, screened in advance, and led personally — never more than one group on the farm at a time.

Couples on a Santa Barbara weekend, small adventurer groups, alumni and convention visitors, multigenerational families celebrating an occasion, serious gardeners, and food lovers in search of new tastes and old-world Santa Barbara beauty.

A focused 45-minute tour with Dr. La Puma, designed for couples visiting Santa Barbara for the weekend. A walk through one part of the farm — vineyard, olive grove, or hives — with a seasonal tasting and a take-home farm gift. Same screening, waiver, and prepaid reservation as our full private tours. Choose your focus when you inquire.

Best for: visiting couples, anniversaries, first-time guests.

Private tours only — no public tickets. Email us with: group size, preferred focus (gardening / culinary / combo), and 2–3 date/time windows. Tour times: weekdays after 4:00 PM, weekends mornings or late afternoons. We confirm a date, then payment in full (Zelle/Venmo) reserves your tour.

• Couple’s Tasting Walk (2 guests): $275 — 45-minute focused tour with Dr. La Puma, tasting, take-home farm gift

• Private Tour for 1–2: $500 — 60–75 min with Dr. La Puma, extended tasting, take-home farm gift, time for photos and book signing

• Small groups (3–6): $1,000

• Larger groups (7–25): $1,100 + $100 per additional guest

One payment per group. Prepaid to reserve.

Your Private Guided Tour with farm designer and renowned board-certified internist Dr. John La Puma will be tailored to what you want to see and do.

Combo Tour and Medical Tour

A guided tour with an emphasis on wellness, environment, and the farm’s design and purpose—plus garden and culinary highlights. (Best for: curious first-timers and mixed-interest groups.)

Gardening Tour

Focused on plants, soil, systems, and seasonal growing and our regenerative agriculture focus. (Best for: gardeners, designers, and serious plant people.)

Culinary Tour

Focused on taste, aroma, ingredients, and how the farm informs cooking and dining. (Best for: food lovers, hosts, and culinary teams.)

How long is the tour / what’s included?

Most tours run about 60–75 minutes, plus 15-30 minutes afterward for photos and book signing.

On the GARDENING tour you’ll learn:

• Soil Health Enhancement: Discover the secrets to building fertile, nutrient-rich soil that supports abundant plant growth.
• Composting Mastery: Learn how to create and utilize compost, nature’s black gold, to nourish your soil and enhance its biodiversity.
• Water Management Strategies: Implement water-efficient irrigation practices that conserve this precious resource while ensuring optimal plant hydration.
• Beneficial Insect Integration: Understand the crucial role of beneficial insects in your garden or farm ecosystem and attract them using natural methods.
• Mulching and Planting Techniques: Master the art of mulching to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and regulate soil temperature. Learn about smart planting techniques to maximize productivity and minimize environmental impact.

Every guest completes a waiver and media release at least 48 hours before arrival — no waiver, no entry. The organizer is responsible for collecting them. No refunds. One reschedule allowed if requested more than 7 days out (within 60 days). If we cancel, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.

Dress comfortably, in casual clothes and closed toe shoes. It’s like you’re on vacation!

No drop-ins—no exceptions. We are a working farm and not open to the public.

Private tours are available for 1–25 guests (prepaid, by reservation).
Entry requires a completed waiver and media release for every guest 48 hours before the tour. Guests without a completed waiver cannot enter the property.

Events/venue rentals: Giggster.

On site private parking for about 8 cars; shuttles, trucks and motorhomes can be easily accommodated.

All produce pick up and access to the property is by appointment only.

We don’t host weddings or amplified events. We do host small private experiences — birthdays, anniversaries, book clubs, CME groups, corporate offsites, baby showers. Ask in your inquiry

Also, a few key policies:

• No weapons (including firearms).

• No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.

• No pets on tours.

• Waivers required: every guest must complete a waiver/media release 48 hours before arrival—no exceptions.

• Weather: tours are rain or shine; dress accordingly.