Goal #1: Inform the Public of Our Ranch’s Rich History
Ongoing Initiatives
Maintain an updated and engaging website.
Keep publicity efforts continuous, including brochures and signage.
Host events like “Day at the Ranch,” teas, weddings, and more.
Engage with local youth and potential future board members to foster a deeper connection with the ranch’s mission.
5-Year Plan
Partner with other local ranches and agencies for greater visibility.
Expand opportunities for school and group tours.
Continue offering educational programs and materials.
10-Year Plan
Complete a pictorial history of the ranch.
Write a comprehensive book on the Pleasants/Hoskins ranch history.
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Goal #2: Recreate the Essence of W.J. Pleasants' Era (1850-1919)
Ongoing Initiatives
Create a sustainable business plan focused on grants, donations, and fundraisers.
Evaluate and stabilize all historic buildings and structures.
Ensure proper care and security for relics and artifacts.
5-Year Plan
Begin restoration of the Victorian home.
Complete landscaping and infrastructure, including restrooms and lighting.
Renovate a visitor center and office space.
10-Year Plan
Complete restoration of buildings on the National and State Historic Registers.
15-Year Plan
Rebuild or restore other historical buildings such as the grist mill and horse barn.
Restore the historic bridge over Pleasants Creek.
Goal #3: Provide a Setting for Spiritual Renewal
Ongoing Initiatives
Provide space for meditation and reflection, including benches and picnic areas.
Develop a natural trail system for visitors to explore.
5-Year Plan
Build and expand trails throughout the ranch.
10-Year Plan
Designate additional buildings as spiritual or meeting spaces.
Goal #4: Conserve Land, Waterways, and Wildlife
Ongoing Initiatives
Use native plants to stabilize creek banks and provide wildlife habitat.
Focus on reducing erosion and maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
5-Year Plan
Add signage to educate visitors on local flora and fauna.
10-Year Plan
Maintain a balanced ecosystem with thriving native wildlife.
Goal #5: Support Agricultural Practices
Ongoing Initiatives
Promote agricultural education and practices on the ranch.
Encourage local farming activities and support agricultural sustainability.
5-Year Plan
Grow and sell crops historically raised by W.J. Pleasants.
10-Year Plan
Expand agricultural offerings, selling products from the ranch.
Conclusion
At Joyful Ranch, we are committed to preserving the legacy of the Pleasants family, providing a peaceful setting for reflection, and engaging with the community through educational programs, sustainable practices, and thoughtful preservation. Join us in supporting this mission and ensuring the ranch remains a treasured place for generations to come.
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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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