This intensive is geared for families with the unique challenges that come with children that are differently abled. This intensive will provide ways to structure the home, support in building social interactions for child and for whole family; supporting siblings of special needs children; and navigating the school setting in a way that partners with education for the best opportunities. Click HERE to register!

Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook, but we believe learning to understand child behavior and needs, while learning tools to support can increase the hope parents have as they navigate various challenges in their parenting journey. This intensive will be offered for challenging needs in family’s such as disorders such as Autism, ADHD, and other special needs, trauma related behaviors needs; understanding the difference in strong will and behavior outcries; and etc. Click HERE to register!

Becoming a parent is surrounded in joy and excitement. However, often the post-partum needs catch us off guard and send us into a struggle we were not prepared to face. Learning strategies, mindset, and developing supports to manage the post-partum journey is vital, especially when it becomes overwhelming to manage in the midst of the changing dynamics in the home with the new baby. This intensive will focus on knowledge-based understanding, strategies to implement immediately, and level of supports needed You are not alone and this is not something “wrong” with you. It means your body is in an adjustment struggle and with the right supports, you can move through this and back to the joy of being a parent.

Parenting comes with highs and lows, joys and sorrows, but often we can feel isolated when we find ourselves struggling with skill sets needed to parent a variety of needs and personalities within the home. Do you find you feel inadequate and overwhelmed? You may just need some new strategies that allow you to support your own needs, while meeting the unique needs of your child. This intensive will build basic skill strategies that support the struggling parents in a way that refreshes the outlook and builds hope!

Robert was a beloved friend and true hero who experienced life to its fullest despite struggling with ALS for 14 years. He left this earth on May 20, 2024, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love that will never be forgotten! Because of him and his precious family, we have been gifted his brand new alterain wheelchair, affording a “no limits” experience at the ranch no matter the physical disabilities. Robert gave so much to this world while he was with us, and through his zest for life, his legacy will continue to give to so many in the years to come. Join us on October 13 to remember and honor Robert.

Private wedding and dinner reception event

Community wide fall festival sponsored by Vineyard Church. WhistleStop Acres will have a booth at the event! Hope to see you there!

Feeling lost in the journey of grief? Having trouble understanding how to navigate your feelings, as well as process the reactions of others? Feeling confused and isolated? This intensive is for you. Through large group, break out sessions, lunch, and Q&A we will discover foundational truths to all grief, as well as recognition of the personal uniqueness each person experiences in grief, even on a shared loss journey.

Are you looking for tools, understanding, and support in the adoptive parent world? Is trauma a part of your family now that you have adopted? Do you know how to recognize trauma to even know if you are dealing with it as a part of your family dynamics? This intensive is for you! We will cover basic trauma informed issues and tools to support. Often we are looking at the children’s needs, but parents need support too!

This intensive is geared for families with the unique challenges that come with children that are differently abled. This intensive will provide ways to structure the home, support in building social interactions for child and for whole family; supporting siblings of special needs children; and navigating the school setting in a way that partners with education for the best opportunities.

Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook, but we believe learning to understand child behavior and needs, while learning tools to support can increase the hope parents have as they navigate various challenges in their parenting journey. This intensive will be offered for challenging needs in family’s such as disorders such as Autism, ADHD, and other special needs, trauma related behaviors needs; understanding the difference in strong will and behavior outcries; and etc.

Becoming a parent is surrounded in joy and excitement. However, often the post-partum needs catch us off guard and send us into a struggle we were not prepared to face. Learning strategies, mindset, and developing supports to manage the post-partum journey is vital, especially when it becomes overwhelming to manage in the midst of the changing dynamics in the home with the new baby. This intensive will focus on knowledge-based understanding, strategies to implement immediately, and level of supports needed You are not alone and this is not something “wrong” with you. It means your body is in an adjustment struggle and with the right supports, you can move through this and back to the joy of being a parent. Click HERE to register!

Parenting comes with highs and lows, joys and sorrows, but often we can feel isolated when we find ourselves struggling with skill sets needed to parent a variety of needs and personalities within the home. Do you find you feel inadequate and overwhelmed? You may just need some new strategies that allow you to support your own needs, while meeting the unique needs of your child. This intensive will build basic skill strategies that support the struggling parents in a way that refreshes the outlook and builds hope! Click HERE to register!

Feeling lost in the journey of grief? Having trouble understanding how to navigate your feelings, as well as process the reactions of others? Feeling confused and isolated? This intensive is for you. Through large group, break out sessions, lunch, and Q&A we will discover foundational truths to all grief, as well as recognition of the personal uniqueness each person experiences in grief, even on a shared loss journey. Click HERE to register!

This intensive will build understanding of brain development and patterns and strategies that work, through large group, break out sessions, lunch, and Q&A. Click HERE to register!

Adoptive parents, especially those with children from trauma, face unique challenges. This intensive is a basic level trauma informed training to build awareness and skills, along with support to begin to better navigate those unique challenges on a daily basis. It will have large group, break outs, lunch, and Q&A. Click HERE to register!

Join us at the ranch to meet our donkeys and enjoy a delicious breakfast! Public event March 2, 2024 or contact us to reserve your private experience