Show up. Lend a hand. Eat with us. Learn something.
Veteran-led days on the ranch with real jobs to do and time to connect. No experience needed, no cost.
Get Involved Now
First-Visit Walkthrough
When: Thursdays 10am-11am (call or email to schedule or to find a better time that fits your schedule)
Good for: Seeing the space, meeting staff, deciding if it’s for you What to expect: a 20-minute walkaround, learn the story and mission of the Ranch and the many meaningful opportunities to become involved.
Wednesday AM Fire Circle
When: Every Wednesday 9am. Good for: Meaningful, no-pressure connection, peer-to-peer support, we’ll consider adding short meditation, breathwork, and more depending on interests
What to expect: A quiet, peer-led check-in to share—or just listen—about how you’re doing, wins and challenges from the week, and what’s ahead. No pressure, no fixing—just teammates who notice. Led by our Ranch Manager and veteran, John Bolan.
Coming Soon: Family Circuit Saturdays!
When: Once a month, between 10am–12pm
Good for: Children and childlike adults!
What to expect: Three to four self-guided educational or activity stations around the Ranch. Will be held based on interest and sign-ups - so reach out and let us know you’re interested!
Fly Tying Class (3 spots left!)
When: 2 Saturdays (2/21 & 2/28) 9am-12pm
What to expect: Learn to tie a variety of flys with Tom Shuman. Materials and station provided. Please be sure you can make both Saturdays if you take one of the spots!
Thursday Veteran Workdays
When: Thursdays 9am–12pm • Time: 1–3 hrs (your call)
Good for: Moving your body, being outdoors, helping out with important weekly tasks
What to expect: Weekly harvest, current projects; steady, low-talk work if you prefer. Community lunch at noon.
Hay Stackers
When: Tentatively Saturday, 1/31
What to expect: We can really use some help unloading and stacking hay in the barn for the horses and sheep!
Fence Fridays
When: Every Friday morning • brief and training provided
Good for: Moving your body, being outdoors, helping out with a time-sensitive project What to expect: We need to get our fencing updated as we prepare to launch our livestock program this spring/summer.
Prefer to call? Ring Michelle at 858-204-2053!
Our Agricultural Programs
Hydroponic Greenhouse
Operational since 2017, our hydroponics greenhouse was developed in partnership with the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
Our greenhouse produces lettuce crops, which we sell year-round directly to local restaurants and retailers like: Newport Ave. Market, Oliver Lemon’s, and Pisanos Woodfired Pizza.
We’ll be offering our greens direct Central Oregon residents in 2025!
Interested in COVR supplying greens to your to your restaurant or retail space? Reach our Greenhouse Manager, Orion Carriger.
Livestock
Our primary livestock maintained on the ranch year-round are free range, egg-laying hens.
Our eggs are available by the dozen and are sold direct to customers on our ranch as well as at Locavore.
Victory Gardens
Our Victory Garden is a thriving space where veterans grow food for veterans. We cultivate produce that is donated directly to local veteran-serving organizations such as the Central Oregon Veterans Village and the Band of Brothers — closing the loop of veterans helping veterans.
The garden produces a wide range of vegetables that support food access across our community. Veterans who come to the Ranch to volunteer, participate in activities, or simply visit are always welcome to take home fresh produce for their own use.
This shared model strengthens connection, reduces food insecurity, and honors the spirit of service that defines our veteran community.
If you are a veteran or a veteran’s organization and are Interested in finding out how to receive produce from this year’s harvest contact our Executive Director Heather using the button below.
A Place to Gather and Learn
In addition to our agricultural programs, the Ranch will host a range of other trainings, and events throughout the year that reflect what veterans tell us they want and value. These opportunities create space for connection, learning, and shared experience—both on the land and within the community.
Each month, we will host speaker sessions and hands-on trainings shaped directly by veteran feedback. Topics vary based on interest and may include financial literacy, self-care, practical life skills, or hands-on learning such as welding, fly tying, and other veteran-led workshops. These offerings continue to evolve as veterans help guide what happens at the Ranch.
On Saturdays, we welcome families, friends, and support networks of veterans to the Ranch. These days provide an opportunity for new veterans to explore the space and for their communities to see the impact and atmosphere of the Ranch firsthand.
Monthly Community Events
Community, Connection & Belonging
Our monthly community gatherings offer veterans a welcoming, low-pressure space to connect, unwind, and feel a sense of belonging. Each event is designed to give veterans something meaningful to look forward to — from seasonal celebrations like VetsGiving to festive moments such as Claus, Paws, and Community at the Ranch on December 13th.
These gatherings blend good food, light activities, and genuine camaraderie. Whether it’s sharing a meal, enjoying the animals, or simply spending a peaceful afternoon on the ranch, veterans are invited to participate in whatever way feels comfortable.
Organized by our staff and supported by dedicated volunteers, these monthly touchpoints help reduce isolation and strengthen community ties.
Curious about what’s coming up? We’d love to welcome you at the next event.
