Everybody Smile!Relax...take a breatherWatch out!Don't we look like we're having fun! Keep your eye on the ball!Leave it to us!Rafting down the river Working in the garden Now that's cold!Softball anyone?Working out.Garden City Beach TripSledding down hill behind gymTaking it easy in the cottageFriendsDaily Chores On the playgroundGiddyup!Come on boys, it's just a game.Servers at the Annual Banquet Brittany, Abby, and Matthew help carry some boxes.
Richard and Mary McHenry from the December 1959 Life of Faith.Visiting "Grandma" Clara Braim reads to the Joy Ranch children.Joy Ranch group picture, May 1962."Children give thanks for what God has provided through you." November 1962 Galax Fire Department brings gifts, Christmas 1962. Three boys proudly wear their fireman hats. Children at play. March 1963 "God loves their little hearts." September 1963 There's Joy at Joy Ranch! December 1963Concentrating at Marbles. December 1963 State Senator S. Floyd Landreth talks with Joy Ranch boys. May 1964Joyful Singers. Christmas 1964 Unspoiled natural affection. December 1964.Bible study in the cottage. December 1963 Joy Ranch Staff. December 1964.Christmas Caroling. Unknown date.Oh, the joys of childhood. Unknown dateThe excitement of a new birth! Unknown date.
Aerial view of 62 acre Joy Ranch Campus.Bird's eye view of Joy Ranch Campus.Painting of Cottages by Sussie SlaugenhauptView of back of cottages from hill at Staff Housing.Front entrance to cottages from Joy Ranch Road.View of McHenry and Exodus Cottages from side.McHenry Cottage. Miller Cottage.Coming into the carport of Exodus Cottage on a snowy day. Front lawn within the circle drive.Fence along Joy Ranch Road.Corral lighted of an evening.Living room of Cottage.Kitchen in Cottage.Chapel (located in McHenry Cottage).Inside of filled Chapel.Staff Housing at back of property.View of baseball field located at back right of property.Hill back of Memorial Gym.View of stage inside of Memorial Gym.Dining Common located in basement of McHenry Cottage.
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Joy Ranch, A Christian Home for Children
Making a Lasting Difference Since 1961
Bill Cox and his miniature donkeys give wagon rides.Four of the Froot Loops Troop Clown Ministry.Jedidiah and Jeremiah enjoy the Bounce House.Ethan Pratt gets ready for the contest.Mr. Tim asks, "Is this how it's done?"Hop, hop to to the finish! Bob Poff doesn't give up as Mrs. Pratt cheers everyone on!Lining up for the egg-in-the spoon-race.Ms. Mary participates in the Cracker Whistle Contest.Didn't have to recruit any volunteers for the Dunking Booth.Charles Burnette's team of miniature horses pull a wagon.How soon can you whistle after eating a mouthful of crackers?Lexi Hodge takes the plunge while Lance waits above.Careful now... don't drop the egg.Ms. Erica colorfully faces the day.The Blue Ridge Country Kickers clogging team kick up a storm.How long you been comin' to JoyFest?Kitty Myers plays the hammered dulcimer in the gym before the Quilt Auction. Photo by Joe LivelyJo Ann Redd & Libby Kahn sing and play autoharp.Beautiful Quilts line the gym for the Blue Ridge Quilt Auction.Clarke and John Carrick make quite a team for the Quilt Auction! Photo by Joe LivelyJonathan Trappe's cloud hopper is inflated to test the winds.A few UP balloons are filled with helium in hopes of a Cluster Balloon launch.Ed Ristaino's remote control weather balloon ascends.Ed Ristaino's big hot-air balloon is being filled with air.Now the air is heated and the balloon begins to rise.Up, up and... back down in a tethered hot-air balloon ride underwritten by Hill's Coal & Trucking in Galax.Ms. Jen doesn't look too comfortable as she, Brittany, TJ, Drake, and Liz prepare to take off. Drake looks like he's an old pro at this.Mr. Ben, Ms. Wendy, and Ms. Susie look a little carried away.Mr. Tim and Ms. Connie are glowing in the light of the gas burner.Mr. Josh hangs on to his hat while Mary Upchurch hangs on for dear life.The view from the ground.
Charlene, Mr. Tim, and AbbyHassidy, Ms. Mary, Charlene, and AbbyMr. Tim visits with guests at the Pancake BreakfastMr. Peter and his son EthanMaggie and Ms. LindaMs. Glenna and Ms. MaryMr. Tim and grandsonMs. Linda
Joy Ranch welcomes guests in fine Fall fashionAn early crowd gathers for the Ribbon Cutting CeremonyMatthew cuts the ribbon held by Abby & William as Bob Poff presides, officially christening The Dorothy and Bruce Collins Memorial Administration CenterFront of the Program adds color to the tablesTori, Mark Deaton, and Ms. Mary assist at the name tag table Former resident and former member of the Board of Directors, Bucky Lovern, welcomed everyone and opened in prayer.Houseparents Ben and Suzie Ralph enjoy the eveningBarbecue, chicken, and fixins from Squealer's Barbecue were abundant and delicious!Sarah Deaton and daughter Tori smile for the cameraA thoughtful and composed William allows his picture to be taken while wearing his new threadsMitchell Lewis and Mark Davis pause long enough for a little "cheese" with the mealMr. Tim Lewis makes a "point" while sharing about where Joy Ranch is right nowPeter Pratt's family is recognized for Peter's 15 years of faithful service to Joy RanchRoses for Lynn and a plaque for PeterPeter and Ethan Pratt out frontFrom start to finish, Mr. Tim does what it takes to make it happen
BBQ BASH, October 2009
Joy Ranch           A CHRISTIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN

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​Like the hundreds of balloons in our theme picture, Joy Ranch is a colorful place on the rise with lively activity!  From our beautiful 62 acre campus that presents a different postcard scene with each Blue Ridge season, to the interesting and unique staff and children that bring the campus to delightful life, Joy Ranch consistently beckons the click of the camera.

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