Meet our people
Beth
Executive Director
Her own experience of adoption helped inspire a career in social work and supporting families.
Meet the team
Rooted in faith. Here for you. · Marshalltown, IowaA place where
A little closer to what matters.A place where
humans, horses
and hearts
come together.
Bringing people and animals together to heal and grow. A peaceful place for counseling, equine learning, ranch experiences, and time together in nature.
Our purpose
Good things grow when we feel we belong.
Wolfe Ranch brings people together through the care of animals, meaningful relationships, and the peace of the Iowa countryside.
Our Christian faith shapes how we serve: with compassion, dignity, and a belief that every person matters. We’re here to encourage individuals, children, and families in our community.
Get to know Wolfe RanchHope.Faith.Growth.
Meet the herd
Matt
Clydesdale · Gentle giant
The ranch’s biggest horse has a soft spot for brushing, treats, and a good scratch.
Get to know the herd
Healing at Wolfe RanchExplore healing services
A different place. A new way forward.
Sometimes growth begins in a counseling room. Sometimes it starts beside a horse. Explore support for wherever you are in your story.
Equine assisted psychotherapy
Work with a licensed clinician and horses in an experiential setting. Contact the team to discuss whether this service may be a fit.
Equine assisted learning
Practice communication, collaboration, and personal growth through guided activities with horses. This service focuses on learning goals; riding experience is not required.
Counseling
Individual and family support for social, emotional, or behavioral concerns. Ask the team about availability and how to begin.
Experience the ranch
All ranch programsA little adventure. A lasting connection.
Explore, connect & growChildren’s camps
Camp experiences with room for animals, nature, and new connections.
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Take the scenic routeRiding & trails
Build confidence or slow down and experience the ranch from the saddle.
Learn moreSpace to feel at homeHorse boarding
Explore pasture and stall options for your horse.
Learn moreStay at Wolfe Ranch
Make room for a slower day.
An unhurried weekend. A family gathering. A retreat with time to reconnect. Find your kind of quiet here.
Time together
The Ranch House
4 bedrooms · 7 beds · 3 baths
Room to gather, with a kitchen, dining space, and a fireplace. Ask the host about private and shared areas for your stay.
View Ranch House on Airbnb
A place of your own
The Private Cabin
Up to 4 guests · 2 beds · 1 bath
A detached, one-room cabin with a full kitchen and private laundry. Settle into your own corner of the ranch.
Check cabin dates on AirbnbYou’ll be staying on an active working ranch. Arrange horse and cat visits with staff. For rooms and group retreats, contact the team to discuss your plans.
Plan your stay
Whiskers & Manes
Come for the company. Stay for the purrs.
Settle into our cat lounge and spend a little time with adoptable cats. A quiet visit can mean a lot—to you and to them.
Visit Whiskers & ManesUpcoming events
View the calendarHappening at the ranch
Be part of the story
Hope grows here. You help it happen.
Behind every welcome is a community that cares. Your generosity, time, and prayers help sustain the work of Wolfe Ranch.
Many ways to care. One shared purpose.