Our Purpose

Every Memorial Day Weekend, we gather to honor those who served, those we’ve lost, and the heritage that shaped our land and our family. It’s a time for reflection, celebration, and standing tall in the shadow of sacrifice and legacy.

Weekend Traditions

• Friday Night: Welcome Campfire, Storytelling, and Flag Raising
• Saturday: Ranch-Style Breakfast, Creeker Canyon Smoke-Off, Family Games, Stargazing
• Sunday: Church Service or Moment of Silence, Heritage Hike, Ancestor Scroll Readings
• Monday: Flag Ceremony, Veteran Recognition, Patriotic Picnic, and 9:00 PM “Light for the Lost” Lantern Release

Fire-Free Plan B: High Fire Danger Alternative

When the desert runs dry and the winds whisper caution, our Memorial Day traditions adapt without losing their light.

• Solar Lantern Walk: Place LED or solar lights along a safe path. Walk together at dusk reading names and memories aloud.
• Memory Rock Garden: Paint rocks with names, flags, and flowers, then place them in a dedicated garden circle for remembrance.
• Patriotic Porch Parade: Decorate fences and porches. Kids can build their own “floats” with decorated bikes or wagons.
• Hero Tree: Tie laminated tribute tags and ribbons to a tree. Let it bloom with honor.
• Creeker Cinema Night: Share a family-made video tribute using voiceovers, photos, and stories projected safely indoors.
• Ancestor Scroll Reading Circle: Pass around scrolls of family stories and history for each person to read aloud with reverence.

2025 Theme: “Stand Tall, Shine Bright”

Inspired by the meaning of Rancho del Oro—our “Ranch of Gold”—this year we honor light, courage, and the gold we carry inside when we remember our roots.