Easter at The Refuge Ranch
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We had a wonderful Easter weekend at The Refuge Ranch, full of games and fellowship.
The morning on Good Friday was peaceful as the girls enjoyed their day off of school. In the afternoon, we set out blankets for a picnic of sandwiches, chips and cookies. Together, the girls enjoyed the beautiful weather and played a game of 9-square.
After lunch, we had an Easter egg hunt. Staff members, including one dressed at the Easter bunny, hid eggs in trees and light fixtures, under couch cushions—even inside a popped volleyball! Some eggs had candy inside, some were filled with confetti, and special golden eggs were filled with coupons that could be redeemed for prizes, including trips to get ice cream or to pick out clothing items in The Boutique. One special egg had coupons for an entire cottage to redeem together, including a donut breakfast, a movie day, and a pizza night. The two girls who found the egg for their cottage were ecstatic. All the girls had a great time chasing one another, cracking cascarones on each other’s heads, and searching high and low for the eggs.
On Saturday, the girls hung out with their cottage mates and made bird’s nest cookies with Rice Krispies and mini-Cadbury eggs.
The girls received Easter baskets donated by Brunch Babes and Wesley United Methodist Church. The beautiful baskets were filled with sweet treats, games, hair care products, and more. Our staff received baskets of skincare products donated by the Catholic Diocese of Austin. We are so grateful for the help not only in making this weekend special for the girls but also for showing appreciation to our staff!
Easter baskets donated by Brunch Babes
Easter card from the Wesley United Methodist Church Women’s Mission Unit
Girls who attended chapel on Sunday spent time worshipping with our staff and learning about how the resurrection of Jesus brings us into restoration with God. Overall, it was a beautiful and peaceful Easter weekend at The Refuge Ranch!
