Articles written by Diana Frieling

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Four legged surprises

Mornings at the ranch are really busy and filled with surprises. Some of them have four legs. This...

 

Let's make a beautiful noise

I know I have talked about the sounds at the ranch before. I love them all. A personal favorite is t...

 

We're having a party and you're invited!

If you have ever visited the ranch you have probably met my "girl pack." They are an integral part o...

 

Back to normal at Windswept

Did you ever have one of those dreams where you wake up and you are not sure if you were dreaming? I...

 

Same time this year

Every year at this time as we prepare to open the ranch, I look back at how far we have come. Our...

 

Fourth of July

This year, the Fourth of July will take on a different meaning for many. Some will celebrate the...

 

Camel kisses and reindeer smooches

Sometimes things just don't work like you planned. I think with all that has happened this year, we...

 

Disappointment

Here at the ranch our volunteers have worked so hard to be ready for our planned opening on April 4. And suddenly, a pandemic! People have been...

 

An extra day

I cannot tell you how excited we all are to be opening the ranch to visitors again! We really have...

 

Volunteers needed at Windswept Ranch

Saturdays at the ranch begin early. There are the regular chores to get done plus preparing for...

 

It all started with five deer

Amazing isn't it, how things go in full circles and somehow everything seems to connect. Two days...

 

This little piggy went to Frisco

People say my articles often leave them in tears, so I decided to change it up a bit and tell you...

 

Going to the dogs

I don't often talk about the dogs here, but they are an integral part of the ranch. If you have been...

 

The tale of Matty and Mocha

The other day, I was remembering a show called, "When Animals Attack." If you don't remember the...

 

It's that time of year again

I walk the ranch every morning and every night just to check and make sure all is well with the...

 

New faces at Windswept

Things are always changing here at Windswept. There are happy moments, then sad, then happy. This...

 

The thing about animals

You know the feeling when you start to do something, then you start over, and over, and over? Well,...

 

Saturdays at the ranch

Saturdays at the ranch begin with total chaos. In addition to our regular chores, we go to special lengths to make sure everything is super clean so o...

 

New again

Every year, we get to start over. We call it NEW Year. It is a chance for a fresh start. There is...

 

Goodbyes

I hate them. Here at the ranch they happen. There are times when no matter how hard you try, how...

 

Listen, That is the Sound of Progress

Have you ever just sat and listened? I mean, really listened to the sounds around you? Here at the r...

 

Ember

Something in the air is different. All the animals of the forest are restless. What is that smell?...

 

Deer encounters

At Windswept Ranch, this time of year, we get more calls about fawns from Bear Valley than from any...

 

Our National Mammal

Some animals are just special. That perfectly describes Valentine. Who knew you could love a bison?...

 

Reality check

Had a harsh reality check to remind me of just how tough ranching can be this morning when I turned...

 

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