Born in Sacramento, CA; has lived on the Ranch her entire life. Graduated from Winters H.S. Attended UC Davis, Solano Community College and graduated from CSU, Sacramento with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. Teacher in Vacaville School District for 38 years; taught 3rd, 4th, 5th grades; reading specialist; mentor teacher. Now retired and working full time at Joyful Ranch.

Raised on the Ranch; Grandfather was WJ Pleasants; mother was Ruth Pleasants-Hoskins. A strong desire to preserve the Ranch for future generations; its legacy, its nature, its peaceful presence.

Current Special Projects: conservation practices, especially Pleasants Creek; caretaker of the Ranch; writing a book highlighting the history of the Ranch.

Ethel Hoskins

CEO and President, Director

Contact Joyful Ranch Foundation

Reach out to us for inquiries about our history, events, or community involvement at the Joyful Ranch Foundation in Vacaville, California.

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(707) 583-1836

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joyfulranch@gmail.com