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A retreat House for People with HIV/AIDS

Description:
Vision
Probably the most significant thing we have learned from the various kinds of hospitality offered here in our 80 acres of wilderness/farm is the healing power of the land. In 1991 when a Franciscan priest friend brought up people with AIDS to enjoy the country air, an idea was born: Why not turn the unfinished Dondlinger/Whatford house into a respite/retreat space for people with AIDS or other terminal illnesses, and those involved in their care?

History:
History
Since we moved to the farm in 1976, we have been involved in a variety of ministries: respite space for people from the cities; assistance in resolving drug and alcohol problems; foster care for problem youth; shelter for battered women and their children; renewal space for urban Catholic Workers. Since 1987, we have offered a summer camp for small groups of developmentally disabled adults.

Contact people:

Chris Montesano, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Jesus Guillen, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (888) 644-4584

Address:

16777 Armstrong Road Sheep Ranch, CA 95250 (See a map)

Web Site: http://claim.goldrush.com/~eartha/ea0ch.htm

Directions:

We provide free Van Pickup for our people with HIV AIDS up to 7 people. We pick people up in front of the Starbucks Coffie Shop next to the Safeway at Church and Market ST in San Francisco. Retreat is. . . (more)

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Spanish, No others
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes