How We Got Here
In 1997, shortly after adopting their son, Alex, Steve and Shelley Smaby purchased this 300 acre Ranch for a vacation home. Alex was diagnosed with autism at age two and the Ranch has always been a place of peace and contentment for him and his parents.
As Alex grew older it became clear that he would not be able to live independently. After exploring a range of options for Alex, his parents realized that there was no better place for him than the Ranch.
Our Mission and Vision
That seed grew into plans for a place where other individuals with a wide range of disabilities could live productive, meaningful lives in this beautiful setting.
Our mission is to provide supported living, education and therapeutic services in a nature-based setting for our extended community family.
Our vision is that everyone can benefit from the healing power of nature, particularly those with significant life challenges.
Philosophy
Everyone, regardless of their disability or background, needs a purpose in their life. Our goal is to help each person discover their strengths and talents and help them create a life that is rewarding and fulfilling. Nature is a wonderful teacher and healer, and we endeavor to help all participants increase their quality of life, whether they are a weekend visitor, a life-long resident, or part of the staff that supports our vision.
Accreditation
We are honored to be accredited from CARF International, an independent, nonprofit organization focused on advancing the quality of services at organizations such as CLR.
We have been accredited since 2017.
