Specialties
We are cultivating healthy children today so they will harvest a healthy society tomorrow.
Our purpose at Galloping Grace Youth Ranch is to bring pure joy to children. We believe that children experience Pure Joy from having fun while learning, interacting, leading, and serving. No matter what changes may occur in our programs, this central purpose will always run through the heart of our mission and will be the driving force and litmus test for everything we do.
Our organization will offer and promote programs in which children are involved in raising animals, growing crops, exploring the outdoors, and enhancing the community. GGYR will function as a working, sustainable farm/ranch, where children are empowered to lead, teach, work, and play alongside others. It is our firm belief that children learn best if they enjoy what they are doing. Because of this, we will strive to infuse joy into all of our activities.
History
Established in 2007.
Galloping Grace Youth Ranch was founded by Max and Michelle Wade. For over ten years, Max was a home builder in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After many years of time away from his family, he and Michelle decided that it was time to make a change. Together they had the desire to live for more than themselves, and thus Galloping Grace Youth Ranch was born.
Galloping Grace Youth Ranch sits on a twenty-two acre lot the couple purchased in early 2005. They bought the land with full intention of building their dream home and creating a private oasis for their family. At the time of purchase, the couple never dreamed that this land would be transformed into a place of such peace and joy for so many people. As he often does, God had a plan for this property that involved much more that just a home for the Wade family.
Meet the Business Owner: Max W.
Max is currently the CEO for Galloping Grace Youth Ranch.