
About Us
S&S Friendly Ranch is a black-owned and operated neighborhood ranch in San Diego, CA. As a hub for education and innovation, we promote regenerative land stewardship, operate an animal sanctuary, and host events for mutual healing, cultivating harmonious kinship between humans and the land.
We are a premiere venue and agricultural host in the Tijuana River Valley for events and local partnerships that foster an environment of learning, financial empowerment, and collective work.
Together, we’re building on the strong foundation laid by Sim and Sarah.
Meet the team
Lucie Cishugi
Program Manager & Education Lead
Frank Buncom IV
Chief Friendly Officer
Diamond Brandon
Director of Programs & Operations
Jake Jarz
Mushroom Maestro
Frank Buncom III
Operations Manager
Jazzay Buncom
Director of Agriculture
Haley Kawar
Land & Ecology Steward
Alia Nikooforsat
Animal Steward