At Guided Hope, our story is one of faith, service, and community. In 2000, Guy and Kaarin, newly married, began dreaming of a place where they could serve others together. Kaarin’s background in therapeutic riding and event planning, combined with Guy’s technical and creative engineering skills, led them to envision a unique opportunity to help people through life's challenges.

In 2008, after being inspired and equipped by Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch’s training, and the willingness of their four children to be their first ranch hands, they moved forward with their dream. On May 1st, 2012, they officially founded Guided Hope, blending their passion for hospitality, country living, and God’s creatures to create a space for healing, hope, and support. Guy’s personal experiences as a young widower led to Kaarin’s adoption of their daughter, Katelyn, when they married. Their strong connections to military service, and experiences with those facing medical hardships also shaped their mission.

Guests who are touched by grief, military service, foster care, adoption, medical hardships, as well as anyone who wants to reconnect, grow, laugh, learn, and serve all benefit from our Guided Hope Roundup experience! Children, teens, adults, and families of all ages are welcome, free of charge. Through our programs, we offer a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and find healing alongside God’s creation. In June 2014, we became an official 501c3 nonprofit, and we celebrated our 10th anniversary in 2024.

We invite you to join us at Guided Hope to experience the joy of serving, learning, and growing together in faith.