B Walker Ranch

A non profit day program for adults with autism

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  • About B Walker Ranch
    • B Walker Ranch History
    • B Walker Ranch Vision
    • Ranch Status
    • Who We Are
      • Jeanine Stanley
        (President)
      • Pamela Hale Mitchell
        (Cofounder & Treasure)
      • May Mineta
        (Chief Advisor)
      • Jayne Burkman Esq
        (Secretary)
      • Abbey Hale Drummond
        (Social Media Specialist)
      • Amy Steele
        (BWR Grant Writer)
      • Melanie Hunt
        (BWR Photographer)
  • About Autism
    • Facts about Autism
    • Autism Awareness Video, Ed Begley Jr. speaks……
    • Autism – “A Mother’s Story” (Jeanine Stanley)
  • Programming
    • Goals for B Walker Ranch
    • Programs for B Walker Ranch
  • News / Events
    • Windermere Community Service Day 2018
    • Contra Costa Association of Realtors
    • Contra Costs Times 1/16/2015
    • KPIX (CBS 5)
    • Daily Republic Newspaper Series
    • GivingTuesday
    • Community Service Day 2017
    • Burn Day 2017
    • Salesforce Inc in San Francisco
    • Dream Big Video
    • B Walker Ranch Barn Bash 2019
  • Photo Gallery
    • Photos Gallery BWR
    • Photo Gallery Friends
  • Our Supporters
    • Political Support
    • Grant Supporters
    • Corporate Supporters
    • It Takes a Village…
    • Friends of B Walker Ranch

It Takes a Village

B Walker Ranch is built on the generosity of others. An ever expanding village that emerges and provides the needs for the greater good.

It started out with a music video on autism awareness and over 3000 views, thanks to the voice over of Ed Begley, Jr. (thank you!) and the beautiful music of Randy and Quincy Coleman. The song convinces us that He really does have the whole world in His hands.

Jon and Marcia Friesell, our benefactor,  secured a 10.63 acre property in the gorgeous Suisun Valley Wine District.  A little slice of heaven ready to be manicured and designed into the best working ranch day program for adults with autism. Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM, five days a week with special opportunities for employment on particular Saturdays and Sundays.
Salesforce Inc. San Francisco were our first volunteers to step forward as part of their millionth hour of volunteerism by installing our beautiful split rail fence. The cedar wood was trucked in from Idaho. Salesforce Inc… Building one fence post at a time at B  Walker Ranch.

We picked up “OUR GUY” Jim Congdon of Congdon Construction and under his tutelage and expertise; he gave us great advice and kept us focused and moving the project in the right direction.

Dan Broadwater, Pres. of Napa Valley Electrical Union IBEW LU 180  enrolled Phil Pitcavage of  Western Electric Inc and together they lit up B Walker Ranch.

John and Cindy of John Montgomery Landscape Design.  John took our vision and put in on paper. We hung it on the side of a barn for everyone to see and this has become our North star.  We are forever grateful for your talent and enthusiasm.

Paul Friend of PFD Designs in Suisun Valley studied our run down 1892 stately and strong farmhouse; and transported it on paper back to its original glory with a few updated modern changes, like air conditioning!  This will house our caretakers of the property.

The support of Jim Spearing , our District Supervisor and his office staff, have been a great support while the Solano County Planning Dept is holding our hands painlessly as we go thru the permit process.

Ruben with F & R Soil Percs. “We have 10 feet!”   We never thought a septic system would look so beautiful on paper.

The people we have met so far such as John Piccolo, Laura of Vezer Vineyards, Ron Lanza and staff at the Wooden Valley Vineyard, Jonathan and Gabriella of the Napa Valley Grass Farmer, Kim and Ron at Green Valley Tractors , Budweiser, and the Suisun Valley Growers Association; they are the real heartbeat of the valley and a real treat to meet!

A special thanks to Gary and Jeff Andrews of Amos and Andrews Inc and the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 343 AFL-CIO with Jerry Gramstead at the healm. They trenched lines and brought water to all corners of the property.

Umberto of Olivi Nursery donating 20-year-old olive trees that now line our beautiful fence line along Abernathy Road. Thank you…….

The well is up and running, the apple, apricot, pear and cherry orchards are producing, the climbing roses have been planted and baby pepper trees gently sway in the wind along the south west end of the property.

Congdon Construction cut, grated and packed the road with Syar Industries laying down a beautiful bed of rock meandering from the front of the property to the back.

Mike and Rene Rowland of Windermere Realty have given their personal time, energy and resources to cross over some of the hurdles and keep us moving forward.

Contra Costa Realtors In Motion (CCRIM) has supported B Walker Ranch with fundraisers, auctions, awards, generosity and friendship. We had our 3rd Annual Burn Day/Tree Planting with Guild Mortgage at the BBQ.  A day of fun, food and FIRE.  Burning the trimming piles, and cleaning up the property is always a fun and exciting time.

Bob and Pete and the good people of Guild Mortgage have been instrumental in the past and look to the future with their Guiding light pointed toward an alpaca barn and more great barbecues.

Kelle and crew at Envoy Mortgage, always showing up with some fantastic lunch to feed the hungry hard-working volunteers on our Corporate volunteer days.
B Walker Ranch needed a much closer shave before Burn Day.  Thank you Liz and Daniel McQueeney from McQueeny Goat farm. Their motto is “goats are us”.

Windermere Real Estate…thank you for  choosing B Walker Ranch to be the recipient of your National Community Service Day for the second year in a row. What success having the Walnut Creek, Brentwood, Fairfield and El Sobrante offices join together. 85 volunteers strong all coming together with matching T-shirts.  You painted the house, tended the gardens, weeded the fence line, repaired the road and completed other numerous chores. What a great day.

Chip and Nan sponsored the NRF (National Recreation Foundation) with a glorious grant that bought our cooking and nutrition program.A walk with Nan Davison ❤️

Thomas J. Long Foundation…. BWR thanks you for the grant building our gardens and greenhouse program.  Soon the seedlings will be sprouting. A season for change.

Steve at Jopari Inc.  You rock with your out reach and financial support.

Pamela and Jeanine receiving 2013 Community Service Award from Contra Costa Association of Realtors

But at the end of the day… we are one day closer to enjoying the fruits of our labor and making a profound difference for the families and the individuals with autism. To all the generous individuals who’ve come forth with the volunteerism, financial and emotional support …WE could not have done it without you!

Love, Jeanine, May and Pamela

What we do

We provide a loving Day Program that focuses on participants abilities rather than their disabilities. Attainable challenges and realistic goal setting helps affirm who they are now and who they will become.

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How You Can Help


We need your help!

Donate to our cause, volunteer your time or resources, or just help us spread the word!

More details on how to volunteer your labor coming soon!

Our Mission

Harvesting a Sense of Purpose

We provide a loving Day Program that focuses on participants abilities rather than their disabilities. Attainable challenges and realistic goal setting helps affirm who they are now and who they will become.

Connect With Us

We want to hear from you!
Jeanine Stanley
JeanineStanley
@BWalkerRanch.org


Pamela Hale Mitchell
[email protected]

Mailing Address
B Walker Ranch
4160 Suisun Valley Rd #E
Suisun Valley, California 94534
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