Welcome to a lifestyle that fulfills your
“Heart’s Desire.”
Enjoy the best of Santa Barbara, CA, at our exceptional retirement community.
Covenant Living at the Samarkand’s stunning, 62 and better, location–between the Pacific Ocean and the striking Santa Ynez Mountains—is the setting for one of the area’s premier retirement communities. Here you’ll enjoy the superb climate and natural beauty of Southern California with its breathtaking beaches, spectacular parks and incredible sunsets.
While surrounded by all this natural beauty, city-lovers will enjoy our proximity to the cultural sophistication and year-round vibrancy of Santa Barbara. Nestled in the hills just above the town, Covenant Living at the Samarkand offers breathtaking views of the area and our proximity is ideal! We’re just minutes from all the great shopping, fine art, film festivals, live music, theater, bistros and boutiques that this charming oceanside town is famous for.
You’ll also find so much to do every day at Covenant Living at the Samarkand, from fireside outdoor dining to creative arts and special social events all year long. Stay active with a wide variety of on-site wellness and exercise classes in our professional-caliber fitness center. And that’s just the start!
Covenant Living at the Samarkand gives you your choice of an array of stunning alcove, one- and two-bedroom apartment floor plans along with senior living advantages you won’t find elsewhere.
With several entrance fee choices, including refundable options and a full continuum of care, we’re a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that offers a wellness center and a range of health care options for a confident and secure future.
So when you visit our community, you won’t be surprised to learn that the word Samarkand means “land of heart’s desire.”
We invite you to schedule a tour and picture yourself as part of our highly desirable retirement lifestyle!
For more information, call (877) 412-6305 or click here.
A new year brings new opportunities to live with purpose — and to prepare for what matters most. Covenant Trust shares helpful ways to start 2026 feeling organized, confident, and ready for the year ahead:
*Review your spending and income. Take stock of what’s changed and where you want to go next.
*Review your estate plan. Make sure your plans reflect your current goals and priorities.
*Consider the benefits of giving. Your generosity can make a lasting difference in the lives of others.
*Review your investment strategy. Confirm your plan supports the future you envision.
*Start preparing your tax return. Getting organized early means less stress later.
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As you plan for 2026, your IRA can provide two tax-smart ways to support the organizations you care about:
• Make a QCD
A Qualified Charitable Distribution can satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution and isn’t included in taxable income.
• Leave a legacy
Naming a charity as a beneficiary of part of your IRA is a simple way to create long-term impact.
Both options can help you receive tax benefits today while planning for the future.
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Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His vision of equality, justice, and service inspires us at Covenant Living. We are proud to be a part of a community committed to our mission which supports diverse ideas, perspectives and values and creates a place where people can belong.
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