The Estate
In the early 1940s, a determined pair of young renegades arrived in California to realize their vision of an earthly paradise. High atop the hills of Los Angeles, hidden by a lush orchard and dense gardens, the flamingo-pink estate became a hedonistic enclave of sun-worship, folk mythologies, and psychedelic remedies — a secret haven for wild alchemy in the City of Angels.
Now Flamingo Estate is the home of Richard Christiansen, and, in the spirit of its origins, a radical celebration of pleasure from the garden. We carefully cultivate Mother Nature’s wildest, most precious gifts, at a time when we need them most.
A home for
radical pleasure.
A home
for radical
pleasure.
Our Farms
Our Los Angeles garden has expanded. We now work with over 75 farms who share our vision and values. We champion agricultural practices that enrich the soil, heal the Earth, and preserve endangered wisdom.
Together, we’re making pleasure a priority.
Some of the Farms We’re Proud to Work With:
- Ayala Farms
Oxnard, CA - Cirone Farms
San Luis Obispo, CA - County Line Harvest
Thermal, CA - JF Organic Farms
Lucerne Valley, CA - John Givens Farms
Santa Barbara, CA - Ken’s Top Notch Produce
Reedley, CA - McGrath Family Farm
Camarillo, CA - Mighty Cap Mushrooms
Central Coast, CA - Mud Creek Ranch
Santa Paula, CA - Oshala Farm
Applegate Valley, OR - Pangaea Plants
Black Mountain, NC
- Peace and Plenty Farm
Lake County, CA - Peads & Barnetts
San Diego, CA - Rincon Tropics
Carpinteria, CA - RobinSong Farms
Templeton, CA - Sea Bar Ranch
Gaviota, CA - Sunrise Organic Farm
Lompoc, CA - Tutti Frutti Farms
Lompoc, CA - Weiser Family Farms
Tehachapi, CA - Windrose Farm
Paso Robles, CA - Yemetz Family Farms
Livingston, CA - and many more....
A place to bathe,
eat, and bask in
the garden’s most
precious ingredients.
A place to bathe,
eat, and bask in
the garden’s most
precious ingredients.
Our Promise
We believe that pleasure is a human right. That to stand on the Earth and sing her praises is one of the most joyful and necessary privileges of being alive. Flamingo Estate was founded on the idea that in a world that profits off our numbness, it is a radical act to wake up our senses. To relish the slow dive, the deep breath. The bee asleep in the mallow, the drizzle of olive oil on a soft-boiled egg. These are the moments that foster joy. This is pleasure from the garden.
Mother Nature only takes care of us when we take care of her, so Flamingo Estate is committed to offering and growing socially and environmentally responsible goods and produce of the highest quality.
We work with farmers who employ regenerative practices, and those that are on their way to doing so. This means an emphasis on healthy living soil, respect for our watersheds, and never, ever using pesticides. In other words, preserving old, good ways of doing things that champion connection with the Earth.
This also means there’s risk involved. Storm clouds roll in. Droughts dry up crops. Hives swarm. Things sell out. The good stuff is really rare and hard-won. We like this about it, and hope you do, too.
Like the garden, we’re always growing, always changing, with aims to learn and improve our practices as we go. Everything we make is meant to bring you pleasure. If, for some reason, it doesn’t, please let us know at concierge@flamingoestate.com.
(We’re all in this together.)
Mother Nature is our
doctor, therapist, and
friend, and her gifts
are the world’s last
great luxuries.
Mother Nature is
our doctor,
therapist, and
friend, and her
gifts are the
world’s last
great luxuries.
We are the ardent dreamers fighting to preserve the natural world — with green thumbs and middle fingers.
