Candlelight Ranch delivers creative, hands-on programs and nature-based activities in a beautiful Hill Country setting.
Candlelight Ranch provides educational and nature-based experiences for families and children of all abilities and needs to learn, explore and heal.
About UsAt Candlelight Ranch, underserved children are provided with customized experiential programming that includes science and nature activities.
These special days are free events for families with children that face unique challenges and barriers to normal outdoor experiences.
Family Days are open to active-duty, veteran, gold-star, or other service-member families with children.
Candlelight Ranch is the perfect venue to host a corporate retreat, team-building session or group event.
Outdoor Explorers: Adventure Awaits! At Candlelight Ranch, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to explore nature, learn new skills, and…Read More
Everyone who participates in Camp Dreamcatcher greatly benefits. The children develop self-confidence, feel empowered, and connect to Mother Earth and to one another. Camp Dreamcatcher builds life affirming trust, traditions, and community.
Camp Dreamcatcher CounselorI know now I can do anything- today is life changing for me – I wish my parents could be here and see what I am capable of. I was feeling desperation – won’t ever tell myself I can’t do anything anymore!
Children in Nature ParticipantThank you for a whimsical two days to help us bless some of precious children and families. It was such a gift to see so many children and parents experience firsts! First camping, first fishing, first kayaking. The staff is capable, compassionate and really made the experience wonderful.
Children in Nature Partner OrganizationWe experience and benefit so much from just being together as a family and being outdoors. We laughed, played, supported each other and made new friends in the process. Thank you, Candlelight Ranch!
Military Family Day ParticipantToday I learned persistence, I learned that the harder I work the better the ending will be.
Children in Nature ParticipantAt camp I learned to be myself.
Camp Dreamcatcher ParticipantSome moments at Candlelight Ranch linger in the heart long after they happen. For Lynne Claire, one memory involved a…Read More
This holiday season the spirit of giving came alive in ways that words can barely describe. For families who face…Read More
