Lily Meadows

Woooohoooo! It’s that time of the year again.

Smiling Goat Ranch is oh so close to my heart. For those who know and those who don’t, Smiling Goat Ranch is a Roaring Fork Valley gem. SGR provides FREE services for individuals with mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, including children with autism, individuals with PTSD, veterans, and women in recovery.

Let’s be real—horses are expensive. However, I have witnessed firsthand the healing power that they have on the nervous system: nonverbal kids uncontrollably laughing, tense and stressed caretakers taking deep breaths, tears, giggles, and wiggles. It’s priceless. 

Not only is Smiling Goat a haven for the neurodiverse community, but also a gift to those who volunteer. I can confidently say that I would not be who I am or where I am without Sheryl’s mentorship and love and my work with Smiling Goat.

It is with deep joy and gratitude that I ask y’all, once again, to donate to this little ranch in the Rocky Mountains. It means the world to me, and is essential to those they serve. A dollar makes a dent, five is fun, 10 is better, fifty will feed a horse, and everything goes towards ensuring that Smiling Goat remains FREE to the members of our community who need these services the most.

With love,
Lily