We are Building a Catholic Homestead Community
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We Are Building
A Spiritual Way of Life
"A Way of Salvation"A Sustainable Lifestyle
"A People Set Apart"A Catholic Homestead Community
"It Takes a Village to Raise a Child" -
We Are Preparing
For a springtime of Christianity
filled with peace & joy.For an age of good will
protected under the mantle of Our Lady.For a future of goodness, truth, & beauty
immersed in the presence of God. -
We Are Living
In the center of Jesus Christ
by centering our lives in prayer.In the school of Mother Mary
by hearing & obeying her counsel.In the model of the Holy Family
by following their example.
Founding
Principles
VISION
To live in Harmony with God, Nature, and One Another
MISSION
To live in peace and share it with others
CHARISM
To live as Family
OBJECTIVES
To live and move and have our being in Jesus Christ
To Support one another in trials and difficulties
To serve one another as Christ serves us
To help each other grow in holiness
To help others grow in holiness
GUIDELINES
To live in all that is of God and to exclude all that is not
To allow prayer to form our daily/seasonal routines
To pray, work, eat, play, and rest together
To enhance the beauty and production of the earth
To live and move with the flow of the natural environment
Learn more about the SPIRITUALITY at Our Lady's Ranch
Learn more about the LIFESTYLE at Our Lady's Ranch
Learn more about the COMMUNITY at Our Lady's Ranch
Learn more about the FOUNDING FAMILY of Our Lady's Ranch
Testimonials
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“Dear Zeiter Family ~ Thank you so much for opening your heart, home, and farm to our family last week. To say we learned a lot would be an understatement. I can honestly say that we have never met a farm like yours, but it’s what we’ve been looking for to emulate. The seven foundations of your spiritual life is something everyone can use to keep Christ in the center of all we do. We look forward to using your founding principles to help us to become a more Christ-centered family.”
— God Bless, Sean, Liz, Cecilia, and John Paul
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“Beloved Zeiter Family ~ With deep gratitude we would like to thank you for your hospitality, kindness, and generosity, and love. Sister Josephine and I were deeply moved by your warm welcome and sincere friendship. Please know that we will be remembering you in our prayers. Let us remain united in the most pure and Immaculate heart of Mary. May she guide us to know, love, and embrace the holy will of her Son, Jesus. We love you! Your little sisters in Christ,”
— Sister Ines & Sister Josephine
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“Dear Zeiters ~ Thank you so much for sharing your day with us last Friday! It was a real blessing for us seeing God’s goodness through your ranch, your lovely home, and your family. We left with so much peace, and ideas of what we want to do with our life and our home. May God continue to bless you all.”
— Love Bill and Fern
Meet the Team
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Phil Zeiter
FOUNDER
As an architect/builder and devoted father, Phil raised his family in the country, away from the confusion of the world. With prayer and perseverance, he has developed Our Lady’s Ranch Ministry to share the homesteading lifestyle of faith, family, and farming. He continues in the ministry by hosting visitors with his wife Karen. -
Karen Zeiter
HOSPITALITY
From industrial engineering, wine consulting, and event planning, Karen now organizes all of our on-site gatherings. Her devotion to our Lady shines forth in her tireless service to all the visitors who arrive here at Our Lady’s Ranch. -
Tyler Straight
DESIGN
The oldest of the seven Zeiter kids, Ty went from running the design and marketing of the family farm to traveling all over the country for missionary work and college. She’s now married with a little girl and boy and still participates from a far with OLR.
Our Lady’s Ranch Connections
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Family Friendly Farms, LLC
Our farming business for grass-fed meats located at Our Lady’s Ranch in Grass Valley, California.
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Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
Missionaries that serve in ecclesial teams of priests, sisters, and laity
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Disciples of Jesus & Mary
A lay association forming laity in prayer, discernment, and discipleship
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Our Lady of Medjugorje
The holy place chosen by Our Blessed Mother to give messages to the world as never before.
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Catholic Rural Life (CRL)
An association of bishops, priests and laity who promote Catholic family rural life
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Catholic Land Movement
A community of Catholic Laity reestablishing traditional agrarian homesteads.
The farming business that we run here at Our Lady’s Ranch started with two cows and something fun for the kids to do and learn. Twenty years later and those two cows have turned into a thriving online store and shipping program that we never could have dreamed of.