Wolfe Ranchof Quakerdale
Wolfe Ranch horses grazing together in a green pasture
Rooted in faith. Here for you. · Marshalltown, Iowa

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.

A little closer to what matters.
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 Ranch
HopeFaithGrowth
A quiet moment of connection while braiding a horse’s mane
Connection can be a beginning.
Healing at Wolfe Ranch

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.

Explore healing services
Stay 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.

The Ranch House, photographed for its Wolfe Ranch Airbnb listing
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
The private cabin, photographed for its Wolfe Ranch Airbnb listing
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 Airbnb

You’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
Cats resting on soft beds inside the Whiskers and Manes lounge
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 & Manes

Visits by appointment · Contact the ranch

Upcoming events

Happening at the ranch

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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.