Sunny Patch Ranch; Coastal Farmstay Lodge & Med Spa

Sunny Patch Ranch; Coastal Farmstay Lodge & Med Spa Welcome to our little part of the world πŸ’š We are Sunny Patch Ranch! A unique place to come stay, play & pamper yourself!
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We are a 53 acre homestead located on the Southern Oregon Coast where we host events as well as operate Sozo Restorative Integrative Aesthetics, Vine & Branches Plant Co. & Sanct Architecture. I am Shae Meller, wife to Spirit Meller & mama of Eva Mae (12) & Anya Belle (10). Together we have been in the process of creating a Coastal Farm Stay Lodge & Advanced Aesthetics & Laser Spa with the added b

onus of being an animal sanctuary (non-profit status in process) & home for foster children. The road here has been long & bumpy but we’re full of grit & determination to do God’s work here. We appreciate you liking & sharing our page, visiting our ranch, staying at our lodge &/or being pampered in our aesthetics spa & if you’re so inclined, signing up to pledge to our Patreon account would be appreciated more than we can adequately express:
https://www.patreon.com/SunnyPatchRanch

We couldn’t do what we’re doing without each & every one of you & for your support, we are eternally grateful οΏ½

Much Love,
The Meller Family
Spirit, Shae, Eva, Anya, our cherished foster babies & our semi-evolving rescue critter crew; Killian οΏ½, Scotch οΏ½, Rocky, Diesel, Marie, Luna οΏ½, Daisy οΏ½, Cocoa Puff οΏ½, Max οΏ½, Duke οΏ½, Twix οΏ½, Birdie οΏ½, Roscoe (AKA Baby Goat) οΏ½, Nigel οΏ½, Leo οΏ½, & all his ladies οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½

β˜€οΈSummer skin starts this fallπŸ‚ If smoother skin and a whole lot less shaving are on your wish list for next summer, now...
08/09/2026

β˜€οΈSummer skin starts this fallπŸ‚

If smoother skin and a whole lot less shaving are on your wish list for next summer, now is the time to start IPL Permanent Hair Reduction.

Because hair grows in cycles, IPL hair reduction requires a series of treatments spaced over time. Starting this fall gives us time to work through those growth cycles before shorts, swimsuits & sunshine return.

For a limited time, I’m offering our Summer Ready Package:

✨ Underarms
✨ Brazilian
✨ Full Legs

6-Treatment Series
Regularly $4,350
Summer Ready Package: $3,480
Save $870 | 20% OFF

That’s six treatments for all three areasβ€”giving you months to progressively reduce unwanted hair before next summer.

Less shaving. Less stubble. Smoother skin. β˜€οΈ

And you don’t have to pay for your entire package all at once! Buy Now, Pay Later options are available with Affirm, Afterpay & Klarna, making it easier to start your series now and spread payments out over time. *

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Restore. Renew. Make Whole.



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08/05/2026

Day 6

This little bird is SO much fun!

He had a lot to say to Anya today. He clearly loves her the most & seems to really love to enter into dialogue with her.

I’ve heard they’re loud, screechy birds but so far all of his noises have been pretty adorable actually. Nothing as awful as our Macaw’s screams were for sure.

🦎 And in another episode of *The Meller Jungle: Where's Waldo?*... see if you can spot our chameleon hiding in the photo...
08/04/2026

🦎 And in another episode of *The Meller Jungle: Where's Waldo?*... see if you can spot our chameleon hiding in the photo! πŸ‘€

Let me know if you find her! πŸ˜‚


08/04/2026

Day 5 with Zios... & he found his voice 🦜

Today he was chatting up a storm but of course, I missed the most animated part (isn't that always how it goes? πŸ™„πŸ˜‚). I did manage to catch a little bit on video though.

We *think* we hear him say "hello," and who knows what else. Whatever he's saying, it sure is cute! And we’re so happy he's becoming more comfortable & more confident.

Watching his personality come out is so much fun. Every day he has surprised us with something new.

Day 4Look who’s getting more & more curious about us… πŸ‘€ We had to move his cage next to the couch because when Anya was ...
08/03/2026

Day 4

Look who’s getting more & more curious about us… πŸ‘€

We had to move his cage next to the couch because when Anya was watching TV earlier, that put her around the corner from where he was & he was having none of it!

He seems very content here by the couch where he has a view of everything in the great room.

08/02/2026

This was from yesterday but I forgot to post here:

48 hours with us & we have moved Zios into the main living area...
I'll start with letting you all know again that his new, larger cage is on order as well as some natural perches & more toys. We live remotely & this is what he came to us with when we adopted him so we're making do until our shipment gets here.

I am happy to report that he's doing so good! It's clear that Anya is his person. He is so much more animated & chattery when she s around.

He also eats, plays, preens, naps with one leg up & comes out of his cage, all with us around, so 1 think he's doing amazing for a 3 year old, unhandled bird with the reputation of being aggressive πŸ’™

He has had no problem switching from seed & fruit, to pellets & veggies. He still loves apples as a treat though 🍎

I know it's controversial but we did clip his wings as he's completely unhandled & as you can see in this video, we have a huge living space with floor to ceiling windows & his safety is most important.

We will let his feathers grow back in & work to flight train him once we've developed some trust &
boundaries. If he stays wild, he will likely stay clipped. It's too dangerous here otherwise but I will continue to learn & grow & adjust accordingly.

This week is him just getting used to living in our home & next week we will start teaching him to take a treat from us & once he's doing that, we will start target training him.

l am super hopeful we will have a happy, healthy, social, maybe even affectionate bird someday πŸ©΅πŸ’™πŸ©΅πŸ’™πŸ©΅

✨ Whole-person wellness starts here.At Sozo Restorative, we believe true beauty and wellness begin with restoring the fo...
08/01/2026

✨ Whole-person wellness starts here.

At Sozo Restorative, we believe true beauty and wellness begin with restoring the foundationβ€”not simply treating the symptoms.

Whether you’re looking to maintain healthy skin, address specific concerns with advanced esthetic treatments, or relieve tension through therapeutic massage and bodywork, every service is thoughtfully designed with one goal in mind: helping you look, feel, and function at your very best.

Our team is here to help you every step of the way:

🌿 Foundational Esthetics
with Tarin Hargrove, LE

✨ Advanced Esthetics
with Shae Meller, CAE

πŸ’† Massage & Bodywork
with Tabitha Sandu, LMT #23005

Located at Sunny Patch Ranch in beautiful Gold Beach, Oregon, Sozo Restorative is a peaceful destination where science, skill, and personalized care come together.

We’d love the opportunity to welcome you and help you begin your restorative journey.

πŸ“ Sozo Restorative at Sunny Patch Ranch
πŸ“ž (541) 234-3410
πŸ’» https://sozo.glossgenius.com

Restore. Renew. Make Whole.

08/01/2026

GalΓ‘zios β€œZios” has been with us for 24 hours, and he’s doing great! πŸ’™πŸ¦œ

Don’t fret… his new, larger cage, toys, natural wood perches, and organic pellet food are all on order. Remember, he was adopted yesterday, we live remotely (about 3Β½ hours from the nearest large pet store), and for the moment we’re working with what he came with until everything arrives.

I did have an extra rope ladder that I’d originally bought for our chameleon enclosure but never used, so I added that to his current cage. I also rearranged some of his toys so they were easier for him to reach, and today he’s actually been playing with them ~ which he wasn’t doing yesterday.

I’ll take that as a win. 😊

Right now, we’ve set him up in an unused section of our master bathroom to give him a quiet place to settle in before introducing him to the busier parts of the house. But everyone keeps hanging out in the bathroom with him anyway πŸ™ƒ which he doesn’t seem to mind one bit.

We’ll probably move him into the main living area in the next day or two (you know me & my plant addiction so I’ve been researching which plants are safe for him so I can create a jungle experience for him) but for now his temporary location has somehow convinced me that I absolutely must clean out my master closet, since I need to be nearby… so, I’m just going to leave him right where he is and ride this burst of motivation while it lasts πŸ˜‚

So far he’s eating well, drinking well, pooping normally, and making the sweetest little chattering noises throughout the day.

Last night he let out a few loud squawks, and I’m pretty sure he was simply informing us that it was bedtime 😴

During the day we’ve been playing music for him, and he definitely seems to have opinions already. His favorite genre so far appears to be male vocal Americana, folk, and country with a good, heavy bass line 🎢

One thing we’ve all noticed is that he seems especially interested in Anya. We could be imagining it, but he appears to watch her more closely than anyone else. When she tilts her head, he’ll often tilt his. If she shifts from where she’s been sitting beside his cage, he’ll lean over to peek around and see where she went. Whether it’s curiosity or the beginning of a friendship, it’s been incredibly sweet to watch.

We know trust takes time, and we’re in no rush. We’re simply going to meet him where he’s at and celebrate each little milestone along the way.

Meet the newest member of our family πŸ¦œπŸ’™GalΓ‘ziosπŸ’™His name (pronounced gah-LAH-zee-ohs) comes from the Greek word for β€˜sky...
07/30/2026

Meet the newest member of our family 🦜

πŸ’™GalΓ‘ziosπŸ’™

His name (pronounced gah-LAH-zee-ohs) comes from the Greek word for β€˜sky blue’ & he will likely end up going by the nickname Zios.

GalΓ‘zios is an Indian Ringneck, estimated to be 2–3 years old. His story is just beginning with us & we're honored to be part of his next chapter.

He's never really been handled & comes with the reputation of being aggressive. This means every interaction, every step closer & every bit of trust we build together will be completely new for him. We aren't bringing home a "tame" bird, we're beginning a brand new relationship, one to be built on patience, consistency & mutual trust.

If you remember, we did this once before with Ollie, Ollie, Ollie-bird, our military macaw that also came to us very unfriendly. We had to use welding gloves for a long time with that guy but eventually he became an integral part of the family & went everywhere with us. We miss that bird.

And I have a feeling, like Ollie, this little guy has an incredible personality hidden beneath those beautiful blue feathers & I can't wait to watch it come out.

So here's to new beginnings, tiny victories & celebrating every milestone along the way.

Welcome home GalΓ‘zios!

We love you more than you love us… for now πŸ’™

P.S. we know his cage is too small. But this is what he came to us with & we will be getting a new cage, toys, food & all that good stuff as soon as possible.

Welcome to 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒛𝒐 𝑴𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒅This is Week 1 ~ Day 2 of my 52-week educational series, β€œπ‘Ύπ’‰π’‚π’• 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 π‘¬π’”π’•π’‰π’†π’•π’Šπ’„π’Šπ’‚π’ π‘Ύπ’Šπ’”π’‰π’†π’” 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑲𝒏𝒆...
07/15/2026

Welcome to 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒛𝒐 𝑴𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒅

This is Week 1 ~ Day 2 of my 52-week educational series, β€œπ‘Ύπ’‰π’‚π’• 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 π‘¬π’”π’•π’‰π’†π’•π’Šπ’„π’Šπ’‚π’ π‘Ύπ’Šπ’”π’‰π’†π’” 𝒀𝒐𝒖 π‘²π’π’†π’˜.”

A couple days ago, we talked about what an esthetician is.

Today, let’s answer another important question…

π‘Ύπ’‰π’š π’Šπ’” π‘¬π’”π’•π’‰π’†π’•π’Šπ’„π’” 𝒂 π’π’Šπ’„π’†π’π’”π’†π’… π’‘π’“π’π’‡π’†π’”π’”π’Šπ’π’?

If esthetics were simply about applying products or performing relaxing facials, licensure wouldn’t be necessary.

But professional esthetics is about much more than that.

Your skin is a living, functioning organ. Every treatment we perform has the potential to improve the health of the skin ~ or, if performed improperly, cause irritation, infection, pigmentation changes, scarring, or other complications.

That’s why state licensure exists.

Professional estheticians receive formal education in:

β€’ Skin anatomy & physiology

β€’ Ingredient science

β€’ Skin conditions

β€’ Sanitation & infection control

β€’ Treatment protocols

β€’ Contraindications

β€’ Safe treatment practices

β€’ Personalized treatment planning

…and so much more.

Licensure isn’t about creating barriers.

It’s about establishing professional standards that help protect the public and ensure treatments are guided by education, safety, and clinical judgment ~ not guesswork.

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying skincare or sharing products you love.

But there is an important difference between personal experience and professional education.

One is based on opinion.

The other is built on science, training, and accountability.

Over the next 52 weeks, we’ll separate facts from myths, explore the science behind healthy skin, and help you make informed, confident decisions about your skincare.

Question of the Day

𝑩𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 π’•π’π’…π’‚π’š, 𝒉𝒂𝒅 π’šπ’π’– 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 π’•π’‰π’Šπ’π’Œ 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 π’˜π’‰π’š π’†π’”π’•π’‰π’†π’•π’Šπ’„π’” π’Šπ’” 𝒂 π’π’Šπ’„π’†π’π’”π’†π’… π’‘π’“π’π’‡π’†π’”π’”π’Šπ’π’?

Or…

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆 π’”π’Œπ’Šπ’π’„π’‚π’“π’† π’•π’π’‘π’Šπ’„ π’šπ’π’–β€™π’—π’† π’‚π’π’˜π’‚π’šπ’” π’˜π’‚π’π’•π’†π’… 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓?

Leave your answer in the comments. Your question may become a future lesson in 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒛𝒐 𝑴𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒅.

After all, the best education begins with real questions from real people.

Because your skin deserves better than guesswork.





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