Light a Path 2026

An unforgettable evening where community, cuisine, and compassion come together to help Central Texas children and families learn, explore, and heal through nature.

Guests will enjoy chef-crafted bites from our incredible culinary partners, handcrafted cocktails, immersive experiences, meaningful storytelling, and thoughtfully designed live and silent auctions — all benefiting Candlelight Ranch’s year-round nature-based programs for children with disabilities, military families, youth in foster care, and others facing significant physical, emotional, and socioeconomic challenges across Central Texas.

Hosted by Chet Garner of The Daytripper, this special evening will bring together many of our incredible community and corporate partners in support of a brighter future for the children and families we serve.

At Candlelight Ranch, nature becomes a place where children discover confidence they did not know they had, families reconnect, and participants experience the peace, wonder, and empowerment the outdoors so freely provides.

Together, we can help light the path toward healing, resilience, belonging, and lifelong connection to nature.

You can learn more about the impact we’ve made since our last event here.

Thank you to our generous Sponsors, Culinary & Beverage Partners and In-Kind Donors!

Special Thanks to the Following People and Places for Donating to Light a Path!

2020 Market Scratch Kitchen & Bar • Aloha Aesthetics • Amanda Deer Jewelry • Amy’s Ice Cream • Anahata Yoga Sanctuary • Barley Swine • Bella Vista Lago Vista • Bending Branch Winery • Beverley & Ken McClure • Blackbird Massage • Blush Waxing & Skincare • Brian Threadgill • Canes • Copper Crown Studio • Craigos • Day Maker Half Day Cafe • Don Barr • e. m. clare jewelry • fifty/50 Pilates • Garrison Brothers Distillery • High 5 Exchange • High Horse Spirits • Hill Country Highland • Honey Tree • House of Cheese • Inner Space Caverns • Jack Allen’s Kitchen • Jean Wahl • Kate Winternitz Jewelry • Kimberly Jungkind • Koopers Whiskey • Log Country Cove • Longhorn Cavern State Park • Marilyn & Dauphen Jackson • Michelle Hagli • Milam and Greene Whiskey • Missi Jay • Monika Orr • Mosaic Garden Treasures •  Nancy’s Cookie Studio • Newsom Vineyards • Oak Ridge Archery • Odd Duck • Oli’s Kitchen • Olivia McKeen • Paper Bark Birch-Children’s Bookstore • Perry’s Steakhouse • Quality Seafood • Ranch Road Jewelry • Reveille Peak Ranch • Republic Boot Company • Rock Rose Leather Goods • Rowing Dock ATX • Sage Blossom Massage • Salt Trader’s Coastal Kitchen • Sea World San Antonio • Sewell • Sour Duck • Spring Hill Suites Cedar Park • Stitch Chic ATX • Studio 84 • Suzanna Choffel • Sydney Murphy • Terry Blacks BBQ • Texas Hill Country Outdoorsy • Texas Stars • The County Line • The Hamner Family • The Preserve • The Sparkle Squad • Thunderhorse Outfitters • Torr Na Lochs • Williams Wellness Chiropractic & Acupuncture • Zenfulcove

Adrienne Buckingham • Stephanie Cooper • Whitney Emmons • LuAnn Gilmore • Carol Huntsberger • Kellie Mater • Monika Orr • Vicki Schaefer • Jen Sellers • Jean Wahl