Berthoud Days was amazing! We gathered up our Nigerian Dwarf babies and Ginger, our LaMancha for a walk through town. The youngest babies got to ride in the wagon. Vanessa got a prime seat riding with Elizabeth. Our new banner introduced Guided Hope and the kids handed out candy…Jolly Ranchers, of course! Afterwards we set up a booth at the park complete with our rabbit, Patience, and the Nigerians who attracted many visitors. With the help of wonderful volunteers, we shared GH information throughout the afternoon with hundreds of people. Since then, we have been hosting numerous new volunteers and getting the word out to individuals and families that we are here for them!
Our May 2nd Guided Hope Ranch Day!
We shared a wonderful day with volunteers and guests at our May 2nd Guided Hope Ranch Day Open House! We were blessed with incredible weather to play and ride. Our volunteers started early setting up parking, registration, activities, art, t-shirts, snacks, games, gardening, horseback riding, and animal barn tours! It was a day of fellowship and fun with our guests and volunteers. We were fortunate to have tripled the number of volunteers involved, created awareness of our program in the community, and provided information for financial stewardship so that we can offer our Roundups free of charge this summer!
Amazingly, the rest of May it seemed to rain daily. Even the pigs were tired of the mud! Now we’re back in business with beautiful green grass after the rain and the animals are eager to graze.
If you would like to do service projects with us, apply on-line as a “Ranch Hand” for Tuesday – Friday, or, to serve our guests with chores, riding, and games, apply […]
2014 – Thank you for a wonderful year!
2014 has been an amazing year for Guided Hope! We have had the privilege of serving over 100 people! We are incredibly grateful to our prayer partners, Roundup volunteers, work crew/Ranch Hands, and financial supporters.
For those of you who are new to our “Roundups,” here are some highlights:
We have been honored to serve numerous military families. One mom expressed her gratitude that we had made a special effort to recognize the service of the whole family. Others were here just before their impending deployment. Some drove over two hours because they said it was one of few things available for free for their whole family and they wanted their kids to serve as well as play together. It’s hard to pull our military families away from chores and on to “play time!”
Some have been through tremendous grief at the loss of a spouse, child, parent, or sibling. One young boy was uncertain about participating when he arrived, and after […]
The First Roundup!
Howdy Partners!
Saturday, June 7th, was an exciting day for Guided Hope with the first Roundup of 2014!
We were overjoyed to see some elements come together that are the vision and heart beat of Guided Hope. We are thankful for all the families who have come on work teams or just to celebrate with us how God has brought us to this point. Roundup #1 was a special day where we were able to minister to a family who continues a grief journey. Our volunteers were able to share their gifting and understand their role of responsibilities. Wranglers were ready to welcome our guests and our tour ambassadors gladly made the animal introductions. Lily and Levi, the baby Nubian goats, along with Cassidy and Corduroy, the Nigerian Dwarf kids, were a highlight! We broke the ice discovering each participants’ favorite animal. Do you have a favorite animal? How truly amazing is God’s creation! The work project for the day was weed pulling. […]
GalleryOur Ranch Wish List
At Guided Hope, we appreciate every volunteer and donation in the many different forms they take. We want to let you in on our ranch wish list! These are items that help us take care of our animals and make it possible for families to come for free. All items are tax-deductible. Please refer to our Donate page for details. Thank you!
We are planning to build a lodge for the ranch that will allow us to serve our guests year-round! We hope to include: a meeting room/worship space, office, shop, restroom, kitchen, and gift shop area. Could you prayerfully consider joining us in reaching this goal? If you would like more information or could partner with us in this endeavor, please contact Kaarin Scoma at 303-898-5567 or kaarinscoma@guidedhope.org.
Horse and Livestock Sponsorship! Feed and care for our animals! Donate $150/month or combine with 3 friends/family at $50/each. We currently receive $375/month in monthly sponsorships. Thank you! We need an […]
GalleryDifferent Ways You Can Be a Ranch Hand
There are a lot of different ways you can experience being a Ranch Hand. If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please complete the volunteer application (click here) and we will get back with you as quickly as possible! Families are welcome to volunteer together as needs are matched with their ages and skills.
Barn Team: Our Barn Team volunteers will help with managing our herd, including: exercising horses, monitoring feed supplies, cleaning stalls, inspecting/cleaning tack, etc. Previous horse experience is required and volunteers will be assigned to our animal groups according to their skill sets.
Power House: For those who like to get out and get moving, the ranch is always full of physically demanding jobs. Work may include building/fixing fences, repairing buildings, moving rocks, spreading wood shavings, cleaning paddocks, etc.
Office Assistant: Although we are honored to serve those who contact us, it can assume significant amounts of time. We are in need of administrative help with phone, email, and social […]
GalleryWhat Are Roundups?
Our Roundups are open to children and families free of charge. We strive to Mentor Children, Strengthen Families, Share Hope, and Inspire Service.
We serve those that have been through loss, military service, adoption, medical hardships and others desiring to strengthen and enrich their family. Click here to learn more about Our Mission. We wish to provide a safe and positive place for children and families to experience hope and encouragement.
While we do not wish to turn anyone away, there are a limited number of Roundups available each month. Please check our Event Schedule for dates. You may apply on-line or print the form and mail it in. The Roundup Coordinator will contact you with more information and to confirm your reservation. Please refer to our “FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions” page for further information.
Our activities vary, but may include cleaning stalls, grooming horses, milking goats, filling troughs, gardening, and numerous other needs. All activities are weather dependent and are […]
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The Ranch Lifestyle
Guided Hope is a place that you can share our ranch lifestyle through work and fun experiences. Ranch chores, horseback riding, milking goats, collecting eggs, wheelbarrow races, and much more are available. We strive to provide a day of family strengthening, education, service, memories, hope, encouragement, and fun! But don’t just take our word for it…a picture speaks a thousand words. We believe the faces of our animals will win you over…they still capture our hearts every day.
Enjoy the picture gallery below and click on the links to learn more about what a roundup activity see our animal ark.
ROUNDUP AGENDA and ANIMAL BIOS
Welcome to Our New Site!
Thank you for visiting our new website! We have exciting things for you to enjoy on our site. We’re excited to get to know you and to share Guided Hope with you.
To learn more about us, please click on our About page or connect with us through Contact Us page. Then come back soon to see all that we have in store for you!