Big Springs Ranch on the Frio -- community for orphaned children and retired adults

Land Gift Offers Multiple Opportunities

Miss Oma Bell Perry, on the day in 1996 when she gave away Big Springs Ranch for charitable development.	The legendary ranch includes the "Big Springs", headwaters of the Frio River. A special committee is overseeing the protection, as well as the development, of this Texas treasure. The springs themselves will be isolated as a conservancy.

The legendary "Country of 1,100 Springs" was given to Hill Country Youth Ranch in 1996 as a 7,000 acre working ranch and haven for at-risk and orphaned youth, and as a place for seniors to retire, bringing their experience to help and teach. A Charter School operates on campus to provide comprehensive individualized education to resident students. A wilderness campground area of 2,500 acres has been set aside for churches, agencies and others serving at-risk and underprivileged children.

Nature conservancy areas have been designated. One day a retreat and training center for caregivers and others will welcome pilgrims from all over the world to visit, rest and join in the healing and peace-giving atmosphere. The intergenerational village will grow to house 45 children by 2007, and will include a private school for these and other children from nearby communities. Childcare workers, educators, builders, donors and volunteers are needed now. See How You Can Help.