We are continually grateful for the love these dogs provide, for the daily interactions they have with staff and guests, and for the harmonious relationships we have with wildlife because of them. When the dogs were fatally ill recently, everyone on the ranch was shaken. We do not know the source of the mycotoxin that threatened their lives. The unknown cause still hangs over us, causing some concern and worry. As time passes and the dogs continue to recover, the worry lessens, but it is part of a larger concern. The ground that would have been expected to be covered in snow and frozen months ago was exposed.
Questions go unanswered, leaving behind the mystery of what it is to be stewards of the land. It’s a beautiful mystery to dance with. It’s a long term relationship that, like any other, has highs and lows, twists and turns, unexpected events, and an ongoing learning curve. We are students of the land, tenderly observing and responding from a place of deep commitment and love. Our relationship to the property is unique in that, although it is privately owned, it is open to the public. An important part of the mission of conservation is to help foster a sanctuary for wildlife and humans alike. Creating a connection to the natural world can be wonderfully grounding; a counter balance to the chaos of current events. We hope you give yourself the gift of time to be present on the land, to sit and quietly nourish your senses, to walk the trails, look for turtles, listen to birds, visit the animals, and maybe even walk away with fresh, organic milk, eggs, produce and other goods from our Farm Store. Everyone is welcome.
With a HUGE THANK YOU and so much GRATITUDE for all of your support, we are thrilled to report that we are over half way to our goal of covering the emergency vet bills for the dogs! This is an enormous help!
