Be a Community
Hero!


Wonder Wood Ranch needs to raise $150,000 per year to support its programs to bring hope and healing through horses to the most at-risk kids/youth in our community. Help us by becoming a Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Platinum Plus supporter!

Our Amazon Wish List can be found here:
AMAZON LIST

2022 Platinum Plus ($10,000+) supporters include:​
Skyline Engineering, Inc.

2022 Platinum ($5,000+) supporters include:​
Yellow Brick Road
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2022 Gold ($2,500+) supporters include:​
Arts Council of Monterey County
Northern Monterey County Foundation

2021 Silver ($1,000+) supporters include:​
Monterey County Deputy Sheriff's Assn
​Soria Environmental
​Arborwell Tree Management
Salinas Valley Community Church


We also appreciate the contributions of:
Melissa Hammerlin, Equine Dentist
Will Glass, Farrier
​Crown V Veterinary Clinic
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To become a Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Platinum Plus supporter, donate $1,000+ (Silver), $2,500+ (Gold), $5,000+ (Platinum), or $10,000+ (Platinum Plus) or more to Wonder Wood Ranch


HOW TO DONATE:
1) VENMO using Wonder Wood-Ranch as the recipient name
2) PAYPAL using marlo@wonderwoodranch.com
3) Check to Wonder Wood Ranch, 8100 Wild Horse Rd, Salinas, CA 93907
4) Drop off cash at the Ranch by appointment
5) We've also created an Amazon Wish List to provide some needed items for the Ranch. Here's the link to the list:​
​AMAZON LIST

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A Few of the Organizations
We Work With ...

Salinas Police Activities League
Peacock Acres Foster Group Homes
​Haven of Hope Foster Group Homes
Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC)
Monterey Cty Dept of Social Services
Family & Children's Services
Monterey County Juvenile Hall
Carr Lake School
Salinas Union High School District
Rancho Cielo
Partners for Peace
The Epicenter/Firday Night Live
Harmony at Home
City of Salinas Street Outreach Teams
Monterey County Office of Education
​MCOE Silver Star Probation
Monterey County District Attorney's Office
Victim Witness Assistance Program
Monterey County Rape Crisis Center
​Monterey County Behavioral Health
​Set Free Monterey Bay
Salinas Elementary District Family Resource Ctr
Bolsa Knolls Middle School
Santa Rita School District
Santa Rita Elementary School
New Republic Elementary School
​Lagunita School
Salinas Valley Community Church
California Youth Outreach
Community Alliance for Safety & Peace
City of Salinas Library & Community Services
Amor Day, Salinas
Youth in Government, Salinas
Young Life
​Jacob's Heart
​Workforce Development Board
Cadre Leadership Program
Action Council of Monterey County
Rebekah Children's Services
Boronda Manor Low-Income Apartments
​UDR Low-Income Apartments
​Rogge Village Apartments
Everett Alvarez High School
Salinas Boys & Girls Club of America
​YWCA
​YWCA Human Trafficking Unit
Monterey County Home Charter School
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes)
​Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Encounter Church
​Refuge Church
Cornerstone New Hope Ministries
​AAA Salinas
​WalMart, N. Main, Salinas
Kohl's, Salinas
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
​Studio 3:16/Main Street Galleries
​Rancho San Juan High School
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
​Cub Scouts of Monterey County
Rescue Rabbits Rock
Valley View Equine Rescue

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A letter from a fan ...



​Wonder Wood Ranch EVENT SCHEDULE
(Click to access Calendar)

(does not include regular equine therapy sessions, wraparound sessions, or lessons)

2016 (Click to download 2016 schedule)
2017 (Click to download 2017 schedule)
2018 (Click to download 2018 schedule)
2019 (Click to download 2019 schedule)
2020 (Click to download 2020 schedule)
2021 (Click to download 2021 schedule)
2022 (Click to download 2022 schedule)


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--Schedule is frequently updated with new programs, dates, events, and camps--
--Typically we have open volunteer time on Saturdays 10am-1pm, message us if you would like to come lend a hand!--

Want a quick introduction to the fun of Wonder Wood Ranch?
Check out this video!


**PRIVATE EQUINE THERAPY SESSIONS AVAILABLE**
Equine Therapy scheduling available. Equine therapy sessions will be specifically designed around the needs of the client and will utilize the various resources at the Ranch, including the horses (of course!), archery, small animals, treehouse, trails, etc.
Contact: Email marlo@wonderwoodranch.com for scheduling and availability
Cost: $100/hour

**PRIVATE HORSEMANSHIP LESSONS AVAILABLE**
Private and group horsemanship LESSONS are available some Saturdays during the school year (extended schedule during the summer) for a fee. 20% of the fee directly supports the charity work of the Ranch. Contact Bria Schalesky at briaschalesky@icloud.com for more information or to schedule lessons. Find out more about Bria ​HERE.
​Rates: $75/hr per person

Horseback Riding Lessons available in summer months only.

Kids

Our kids have amazing potential, but may not have the resources to be around horses or other ranch animals. They often come from low income, high crime areas of our city and are looking for hope, healing, and a new perspective on life.

​We love our kids!!

Volunteers

Friends and family of the Ranch who willingly give their time to help run events, set up, clean up, and love serving others with all their hearts!

CLICK to access our VOLUNTEER QUESTIONNAIRE & NEEDS LIST (for new volunteers)

We love our volunteers!!

The Board

A bunch of Christ loving people who live to serve God and serve others. 
​We love our Board!!

Animals

  • 18 Horses
  • 1 Mini Horse
  • 1 Mammoth Donkey
  • 2 Miniature Donkeys
  • 1 Little Lamb
  • 1 Bunny
  • 3 Little Piggies
  • 5 Dogs
  • 6 Cats
  • 9 Hens
  • 2 Chinchillas
  • 3 Goats
  • 2 Guinea Pigs
  • 1 Parakeet

​We love our Critters!!