by Bill Byrne | Apr 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Thanks to the tireless efforts of our program director [Tracy McVicker], and our many volunteers who help with fundraising, sidewalking, and other duties needed to do the program, we continue to serve more and more children with challenges in their lives. We just hosted a 5 day instructor training in SpiritHorse methods, and are now a licensed SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center. See spirithorsenews.com We had 10 instructors trained, who will assist us at Crystal Creek Ranch, as well as working at other Therapeutic riding centers. The SpiritHorse program is free to all participants, and funded entirely by donations and un-paid volunteers!!
by Bill Byrne | Mar 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Livery Stable cabin is nearing completion, as we work on the plumbing and the final touches. It will sleep up to 6 people, with a small bathroom in the cabin. It and it’s nearby cousin, the Country Store cabin [coming sometime this summer], will give us a less expensive alternative to our full amenity houses, and still have restroom facilities. They are perched on a slight rise overlooking the fields and creek, where one of the original homesteads was located many years ago. As with all our places to experience, these two new ones will combine history with comfort, and will be themed to reflect their names. We hope you can visit and stay with us soon.
by Bill Byrne | Feb 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Only a year after we had it scheduled, we have finally finished our covered horse stalls for those guests who wish to bring their own horses and stay at the ranch. We have 6 new stalls, each one 9 by 10, and covered from the sun and rain. Also coming this Spring is our newest place to stay on the ranch, the Livery Stable. We will theme the outside in the style of an old fashioned stable, but of course it will be brand new inside with a restroom and sleeping for up to 6 people. We will price the livery stable in between our more economical cabins and our bigger houses. And of course it will be available at no cost to families facing difficult times under our outreach programs. If you wish to be among one of the first to stay here, we will be booking for May and after, so give us a call!
