“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18

In memory of our founder, Stuart W Epperson Sr. 1936-2023

Ararat is where he was born, raised and where his body now rests. He wanted this to be a place of rest and restoration to those who need it.

Grow Closer to God. Rest, and Restore.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

An important note about who we serve

The ranch was made to be a place for individuals, their families, ministries, and organizations to spend intentional time seeking God, and growing in deeper relationships with one another. Our mission is to serve families, ministries, and organizations centered around faith in God and belief in Jesus, active duty, veteran, and retired military members, active, separated, and retired law enforcement officers, and first responders.

Our goal is to provide land and lodging for a time of rest, and intentionality with others and God. We don’t just want to provide a place for a vacation. We were made for a deep relationship with Father God. When we are outdoors, we are in His creation, a place not built by human hands. God’s creation shows us a small glimpse of His glory. We ask for individuals, their families, and groups, to use the time spent on the property for spiritual growth and renewal. We also ask that a leader be present who will facilitate an atmosphere of prayer and worship by leading individuals and groups in a bible study, a spiritual syllabus, or curriculum of that nature.

We allow guests to come to the ranch at designated times throughout the year. Those times will be shown as available dates on the calendar.

An application must be completed by those who would like to stay at the ranch, but does not guarantee approval to stay.

What do I need to do if I want to stay at the Ranch?

Step 1

Click the "Check availability" link for the house you would like to inquire about at the bottom of the web page.

Step 2

Now on the page for the house you selected, you will see a box that says "Availability" and "Passcode Required:" If you have been given the passcode, enter it there and click submit.

Step 3

Now select the dates you would like, enter the number of guests that will be staying, and click "Request to book". Enter your details, and payment method.

Step 4

You will be sent an email to the email you provided. You will need to fill out an application, and a rental agreement. Both links will be in the email. Once filled out, please wait for a response from our board of directors.

FAQ's

Application information:

We ask anyone seeking to stay at the ranch to fill out the application.

Why an application?

Our directors assess, and prayerfully consider all applications presented to us before selection.

How do I request multiple houses for a large group?

If you wish to reserve multiple houses for a specific date range, you will have to reserve each house separately.

For each house reservation it may prompt you to fill out an application multiple times however, only 1 fully completed application is required. If that happens fully fill out 1 application and then indicate on the following applications in each required field something like “already completed previous application”

What if I’ve been coming to the ranch year after year, do I still need to fill out an application?

Yes, if you are friends of the family and have been coming to the ranch year after year, we still ask that you fill out an application each time to help us regulate and manage our calendar, communications, and expectations.

Can I visit the ranch even if I don’t want to stay overnight?

Please do not visit the property without seeking prior approval from the family. We encourage anyone to fill out the application for consideration.

What is provided, and what should we bring?

All of the designated lodging options have electricity, running water, full kitchens, and full bathrooms. All beds will have linens, thick blankets, and pillows. Towels, washcloths, soap, and toilet paper are also provided. The kitchens come equipped with basic appliances, coffee makers, and cooking utensils. The water in each of the houses is filtered well water and is drinkable. Please bring your own food, beverages, as well as personal items.

I want to bring my family up for a getaway from the busyness of life, can we come and stay?

While the ranch is a place intended for rest and renewal, we want to allow for individuals and groups specifically seeking and coming with a spiritual purpose to be able to stay. Due to the amount of inquiries we receive, we want to focus on groups looking for a place to hold a conference, retreat, or spiritual gathering.

How much does it cost?

Our three homes are each priced very reasonably at at per night rate to cover the basic expenses. Additionally, a flat rate cleaning fee will be applied to each stay at each house regardless of the length of stay. Please see applicable prices when you click the “Check availability” link for each home.

Is there Wi-Fi?

The yellow Moses House is the only house with Wi-Fi. We encourage anyone staying at the ranch to use the time spent there to commune with the lord and unplug from the typical digital connectedness of life.

I would like to come up to the ranch to go hunting, is hunting allowed?

Stuart’s Ranch is a private ranch and does not allow public hunting of any kind. There will be no hunting by anyone staying on the property.

Property Use and Restrictions

Roughly 1,000 acres are commercially farmed or used as pastureland for cows. Please be mindful and respectful of this fact when exploring the land, and remember to close any gate you might open while on the property.

Shooting and Target Practice: No range activities or target shooting is allowed on the property until a designated range is built. This includes firing a weapon of any kind at anything.

Trail Cameras: No trail cameras may be used on Stuart’s Ranch property.

ATVs and Off-Road Vehicles: ATVs and Off-Road vehicles are permitted with strict regulations. No unsupervised operation by children under the age of 18 years old. Must remain on marked trails and comply with all local and state regulations. Stuart’s Ranch, LLC is not responsible for any injury, death or damage to person or personal property while engaging in any activity of agritourism, including use of ATV/ UTVs.

Can we swim in the lake?

Yes, the lake is situated between our family log cabin and white lake house. We encourage guests to swim and fish at the lake at your own risk. Additionally, please be respectful of the houses around the lake and avoid parking near them as some of our family lives here year round.