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Life restoration for young men in crisis on a working ranch in Etna, CA

Be an Overcomer

— Life restoration on a working ranch —

A residential program to build a healthy life.

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Live on a working ranch for up to 8 months where you’ll learn life and job skills that will help you get out of crisis and thrive.

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As a graduate, you’ll be prepared for work and life. You’ll have a personalized plan that will help you be the person you were created to be.

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Is Rockside a good fit for you?

Our students often tell us...

  • I have trouble finding or keeping a job

  • I have tense relationships with my family or friends

  • I am frustrated by habits that control my life

  • I feel stuck and I don’t know what to do

Sound familiar? Then you’re not alone—and we can help.

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Yesterday was an incredible day — it was the biggest Giving Tuesday in Rockside Ranch history! 🙏 Over 155 people gave $92,424. These dollars were matched, which means $187,724 was given to scholarships. ❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOU from the bottom of our
Yesterday was an incredible day — it was the biggest Giving Tuesday in Rockside Ranch history! 🙏 Over 155 people gave $92,424. These dollars were matched, which means $187,724 was given to scholarships. ❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. If you still want to give, go to rocksideranch.org/give 🎁🎁🎁 These scholarships impact real lives — they are seeds of hope planted in the hearts of young men seeking restoration. Seeds that will take root, grow strong, and bear fruit for generations to come. We are deeply grateful. Thank you for standing with us in this mission of life restoration! #liferestoration #rocksideranch #givingtuesday
Today, on Giving Tuesday, all gifts support scholarships, and we are so excited to announce that the first $95,300 GIVEN will be matched! 🎉 When you give today, your gift goes twice as far. You help a young man restore his life, and that changes his future. Hear from Steven, a recent graduate, how “receiving a scholarship to Rockside has not only impacted my life, but changed my life for the better.” ❤️❤️❤️ Go to Rockside ranch.org/give to make a gift. 🎁 Thank you for joining us on this Giving Tuesday! #rocksideranch #givingtuesday #studentscholarships
Giving Tuesday is just 1 day away! 🎉 Young men across the country are facing real crisis. But at Rockside young men become overcomers— finding strength, hope, and a restored life. And this year, every gift between now and midnight DEC 2ND is DOUBLED up to $83,300 thanks to a matching fund. 🎁 Would you consider giving to help another young man become an overcomer? Visit rocksideranch.org/give or click the link in our bio to make a gift! 💙
Morning light and beautiful views are waiting each day for Rockside students. Join us this Giving Tuesday (December 2!) and give to Student Scholarships so that when a young man is ready to say yes to life restoration, we can say yes too.
Morning light and beautiful views are waiting each day for Rockside students. Join us this Giving Tuesday (December 2!) and give to Student Scholarships so that when a young man is ready to say yes to life restoration, we can say yes too.
Remember when... Indy the Great Pyrenees Livestock Guardian dog held down the fort at Rockside Etna?! Indy was the sweetest, most gentle and loving Great Pyrenees. She was famous for wanting to sleep on front porches, not usually with the chickens, b
Remember when... Indy the Great Pyrenees Livestock Guardian dog held down the fort at Rockside Etna?! Indy was the sweetest, most gentle and loving Great Pyrenees. She was famous for wanting to sleep on front porches, not usually with the chickens, but she was a fierce guardian when she needed to be chasing away bears like the best!
Join us for Giving Tuesday on December 2, and give to student scholarships at Rockside Ranch!
REMEMBER WHEN?! This week, we thought it would be fun to look back on some of our favorite vintage Rockside photos and memories over the years! Featured here... Craig and Wes Leyshon with the first class of Rockside students, Kate and baby Hattie wat
REMEMBER WHEN?! This week, we thought it would be fun to look back on some of our favorite vintage Rockside photos and memories over the years! Featured here... Craig and Wes Leyshon with the first class of Rockside students, Kate and baby Hattie watering chickens, Our infamous geese, and a rainbow over the lower pond!
Graduate: Anthony, "...the first day I got here, it felt like I was part of the family." Anthony graduated earlier this year, and he talks about not knowing what to expect when he came to the ranch. He was relieved to discover that it didn't take long to fit in around here. Listen to Anthony talk about his time at Rockside and how he is now pursing a career as a barber! 🥰🥰🥰#liferestoration
Three cheers for organic, pasture raised turkeys from Rockside Ranch! Click the link in our bio to get yours today!
Three cheers for organic, pasture raised turkeys from Rockside Ranch! Click the link in our bio to get yours today!
Save the date! We're 12 days away! #givingtuesday
Save the date! We're 12 days away! #givingtuesday
Have you ordered your Rockside Ranch turkey yet?! These turkeys are special--organic, pasture raised, and they taste SO GOOD! Don't wait, order yours today! Click the link in our bio to order and tag a friend who needs a Rockside Turkey!
Have you ordered your Rockside Ranch turkey yet?! These turkeys are special--organic, pasture raised, and they taste SO GOOD! Don't wait, order yours today! Click the link in our bio to order and tag a friend who needs a Rockside Turkey!
It's time to buy your Rockside turkey for Thanksgiving! Rockside turkeys are certified organic and pasture raised with care by the students at Rockside Ranch, which means that you are restoring lives with every purchase. Limited turkeys available no
It's time to buy your Rockside turkey for Thanksgiving! Rockside turkeys are certified organic and pasture raised with care by the students at Rockside Ranch, which means that you are restoring lives with every purchase. Limited turkeys available now--Don't wait, get yours today!
The students got to meet a Cal Fire captain and hear firsthand what it’s like to work in the field! 🚒 #rocksideranch #liferestoration
The students got to meet a Cal Fire captain and hear firsthand what it’s like to work in the field! 🚒 #rocksideranch #liferestoration
In this everyday moments episode come along with Nick and Elliot for a glimpse into chores! ☀️🐓🐑 🌾🐐🐷
Graduate: Tyson “…You’re never completely gone. There’s nowhere God can’t get ya.” 🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾 Tyson came to the student program from Kalona, Iowa and graduated two years ago. Today he shares about the moment he met God at rock bottom and where he is today!
The students had a chance to set sail on the San Francisco Bay for a fun weekend adventure! ⛵️ Big thank you to friends of Rockside who make special memories like this possible for students. #liferestoration #rocksideranch
The students had a chance to set sail on the San Francisco Bay for a fun weekend adventure! ⛵️ Big thank you to friends of Rockside who make special memories like this possible for students. #liferestoration #rocksideranch
One of the simple and important rhythms we love is our weekly community dinner aka farm dinner. It’s a time when staff, families, and the community gather around a meal made by the students. Having a meal together every week makes space for friendships to form and life restoration to happen. 🍔🍴💙 #liferestoration #rocksideranch
Big smiles, big steps 🎉 This month we celebrated 3 new Rockside graduates! We’re so proud of their hard work and courage— and even more excited for the new season ahead. 🌱✨#RocksideRanch #liferestoration #overcomingcrisis
Big smiles, big steps 🎉 This month we celebrated 3 new Rockside graduates! We’re so proud of their hard work and courage— and even more excited for the new season ahead. 🌱✨#RocksideRanch #liferestoration #overcomingcrisis
Double the reason to celebrate 🎉 A birthday + 4 years sober! Grateful for milestones like this in the Rockside family. 🙌
Double the reason to celebrate 🎉 A birthday + 4 years sober! Grateful for milestones like this in the Rockside family. 🙌
Student Story: Jesse
Yesterday was an incredible day — it was the biggest Giving Tuesday in Rockside Ranch history! 🙏 Over 155 people gave $92,424. These dollars were matched, which means $187,724 was given to scholarships. ❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOU from the bottom of our
Today, on Giving Tuesday, all gifts support scholarships, and we are so excited to announce that the first $95,300 GIVEN will be matched! 🎉 When you give today, your gift goes twice as far. You help a young man restore his life, and that changes his
Giving Tuesday is just 1 day away! 🎉 Young men across the country are facing real crisis. But at Rockside young men become overcomers— finding strength, hope, and a restored life. And this year, every gift between now and midnight DEC 2ND is D
Morning light and beautiful views are waiting each day for Rockside students. Join us this Giving Tuesday (December 2!) and give to Student Scholarships so that when a young man is ready to say yes to life restoration, we can say yes too. Remember when... Indy the Great Pyrenees Livestock Guardian dog held down the fort at Rockside Etna?! Indy was the sweetest, most gentle and loving Great Pyrenees. She was famous for wanting to sleep on front porches, not usually with the chickens, b
Join us for Giving Tuesday on December 2, and give to student scholarships at Rockside Ranch!
REMEMBER WHEN?! This week, we thought it would be fun to look back on some of our favorite vintage Rockside photos and memories over the years! Featured here... Craig and Wes Leyshon with the first class of Rockside students, Kate and baby Hattie wat
Graduate: Anthony, "...the first day I got here, it felt like I was part of the family." Anthony graduated earlier this year, and he talks about not knowing what to expect when he came to the ranch. He was relieved to discover that it didn
Three cheers for organic, pasture raised turkeys from Rockside Ranch! Click the link in our bio to get yours today! Save the date! We're 12 days away! #givingtuesday Have you ordered your Rockside Ranch turkey yet?! These turkeys are special--organic, pasture raised, and they taste SO GOOD! Don't wait, order yours today! Click the link in our bio to order and tag a friend who needs a Rockside Turkey! It's time to buy your Rockside turkey for Thanksgiving! Rockside turkeys are certified organic and pasture raised with care by the students at Rockside Ranch, which means that you are restoring lives with every purchase. Limited turkeys available no The students got to meet a Cal Fire captain and hear firsthand what it’s like to work in the field! 🚒 #rocksideranch #liferestoration
In this everyday moments episode come along with Nick and Elliot for a glimpse into chores! ☀️🐓🐑 🌾🐐🐷
Graduate: Tyson “…You’re never completely gone. There’s nowhere God can’t get ya.” 🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾 Tyson came to the student program from Kalona, Iowa and graduated two years ago. Today he shares about the moment he me
The students had a chance to set sail on the San Francisco Bay for a fun weekend adventure! ⛵️ Big thank you to friends of Rockside who make special memories like this possible for students. #liferestoration #rocksideranch
One of the simple and important rhythms we love is our weekly community dinner aka farm dinner. It’s a time when staff, families, and the community gather around a meal made by the students. Having a meal together every week makes space for fri
Big smiles, big steps 🎉 This month we celebrated 3 new Rockside graduates! We’re so proud of their hard work and courage— and even more excited for the new season ahead. 🌱✨#RocksideRanch #liferestoration #overcomingcrisis Double the reason to celebrate 🎉 A birthday + 4 years sober! Grateful for milestones like this in the Rockside family. 🙌
Student Story: Jesse
 

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