quiet waters ranch & guesthouse improvements
$8.2 million
Double the number of Warriors we serve by expanding Ranch facilities to host larger Built for More cohorts in a more functional, purpose-built environment.
why this matters
To deliver a transformative experience at scale, WQW requires facilities that function as a cohesive system, where lodging, private facilitation space, and operational infrastructure are all aligned.
The current "Red Barn" at Quiet Waters Ranch is over a century old and no longer adequate for WQW's growing program needs. Warriors and volunteers today contend with walls that offer virtually no sound privacy, persistent summer fly infestations, a leaking roof, and a failing septic system, conditions that fall far short of the high quality programming that WQW prides itself on. These sub-par conditions limit cohort sizes and cannot support the accessibility, functionality, or capacity required to serve more Warriors. To double the number of veterans in Built for More, we need purpose-built facilities designed for transformation.
what we’re building
[NEED: Photo of Barnard Lodge]
Barnard Lodge Updates
Addition of 8th bedroom that enables increased cohort sizes from 7 to 8 Warriors.
Commercial kitchen upgrades, and acoustic enhancements that provide a better environment for Warriors experiencing hearing loss or tinnitus.
Pool room converted to functional fitness facility, strengthening Built for More's physical wellness offerings.
COMPLETED
pond rehabilitation
Upper pond expanded, partially lined, and recontoured to improve fish habitat, reduce maintenance requirements, and improve the long-term sustainability of our fisheries. ‘
Added wheelchair-accessible dock and fishing access points to improve the fishing experience of our Warrior participants.
COMPLETED
Guesthouse + Private Cohort Space
14-bedroom LEED Platinum-certified guesthouse.
6 ADA-accessible main-floor bedrooms with en suite bathrooms to enable even larger veteran cohorts.
8 second-floor bedrooms with Jack and Jill bathrooms to house every volunteer that supports our programs.
Dedicated Facilitation Room for cohort discussions that are central to the Built for More program.
Dedicated breakout room for 1:1 coaching.
Multi-use building
Two-story structure replacing current storage shed
Program equipment storage to protect hard and soft goods from weather and wildlife
Vehicle and boat parking
Maintenance space for Ranch caretaker
Conference room and staff workspace to provide a space for staff to provide a place for staff to work outside of the view of Warriors in our program.
be a part of this legacy
Your investment in Quiet Waters Ranch will serve Warriors for generations to come. We'd welcome the opportunity to discuss naming opportunities and leadership gift levels.
Or contact Jason Jimmerson, Campaign Consultant, directly at jason@wqwf.org
