The Barn at The Hilt Estate
Nestled along the scenic Highway 1, just a stone’s throw from the Pacific Ocean in the far southwest corner of Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills, The Barn at The Hilt Estate is home to two of Santa Barbara County’s most esteemed wine estates: JONATA and The Hilt Estate. This architectural masterpiece was brought to life by renowned architect Howard J. Backen of the firm Backen & Backen Architects and Silvia Nobili of Nobili Marqués Arquitectura, with interiors by Amber Lewis of Amber Interiors Design Studio. Having opened in 2021, The Barn at The Hilt estate serves as a gorgeous backdrop for wine lovers to taste in an indoor-outdoor space, overflowing with sophisticated yet unassuming California farmhouse elegance, it has quickly become one of the most sought after destinations in Santa Barbara County, for both wine and design enthusiasts alike.
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