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!

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

Stephanie Cooper • Whitney Emmons • LuAnn Gilmore • Tara Gray • Carol Huntsberger • Monika Orr • Joel Peal • Vicki Schaefer • Jean Wahl • Michael Weahkee • Adrienne Buckingham • Jen Sellers