Winding Branch Ranch

10/15/2026

Nine hens, seven chicks and a second chance.

Last week, we welcomed these silkies through an owner surrender. Their owner was facing difficult times and made the decision to find them a safe home. We’re grateful they trusted Winding Branch Ranch.

Responsible rescue means supporting people through hard decisions and being prepared to care for the animals who depend on us.

With these new arrivals, Winding Branch Ranch has rescued 371 animals. Behind that number are daily feedings, clean shelters, thoughtful care and a community that makes this work possible.

Welcome to the sanctuary, little flock.

10/12/2026

3 DAYS LEFT TO ENROLL IN SPROUTS FARM SCHOOL

If you have been looking for a hands-on outdoor learning experience for your 2–6-year-old, this is your moment. Sprouts gives young children room to explore, build confidence and learn through nature at Winding Branch Ranch.

Sprouts Farm School starts October 15.
windingbranchranch.org/sprouts

10/09/2026

Their next birthday party could be one they'll never forget! 🐮🎉

Forget the crowded party places. Give your little one a birthday filled with farm animals, fresh air and unforgettable memories at Winding Branch Ranch!

Celebrate with the animals who call our sanctuary home while enjoying a one-of-a-kind birthday experience right here in Bulverde.

🎂 Make their next birthday something special.

🎉 Birthday party bookings are now open!

👉 windingbranchranch.org

Farm animal birthday parties in the Texas Hill Country. Celebrate at Winding Branch Ranch with interactive animal experiences and outdoor space for kids.

10/07/2026

Pumpkins, storybooks and a morning at the sanctuary. 🎃📚

Our Pumpkin Patch Storytime is TOMORROW, October 8! This is usually our biggest Storytime of the month and one of our favorite fall traditions. Bring your little ones, invite a friend and spend the morning making memories among the pumpkins and the animals who call Winding Branch Ranch home.

If you’ve been meaning to come to Storytime, this is the one. 🧡

Gates open at 9:45 AM. Cars will not be admitted after 10:15. Reserve your spot before you arrive at windingbranchranch.org. One ticket covers your car with up to five people!

See y’all tomorrow!

10/05/2026

Little hands. Muddy boots. Big discoveries. 🌱

Final chance to enroll in fall Sprouts Farm School! Children ages 2–6 and their caregivers will spend eight weeks planting, exploring, meeting the animals who call the sanctuary home and discovering where their food comes from.

We believe a connection to agriculture can begin with something as simple as picking a tomato or digging in the soil. That’s what Sprouts is all about.

🌱 Thursdays or Fridays, 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Winding Branch Ranch in Bulverde

Give your little rancher room to grow. Enroll today at windingbranchranch.org/sprouts.

10/02/2026

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10/02/2026

We’re members of the Bulverde/Spring Branch BNI chapter and would love to see a few more local businesses around the table with us.

There are still quite a few open categories, including plumbers, general contractors, landscapers, photographers, bankers and more.

If you own a local business, want to connect with other business owners in the Bulverde/Spring Branch area or have just been curious about what BNI is, come check us out. It’s a good group of people and a great way to actually get to know other businesses in our community.

If you have questions or want to visit, reach out to Nichole at [email protected].

09/30/2026

We were hoping we would not have to post something like this again, especially so soon.

After the flooding we experienced earlier this year, Winding Branch Ranch is once again preparing for severe weather and the possibility of flooding at the sanctuary.

The Pumpkin Patch will be closed Thursday and Friday. We are closely monitoring the weekend forecast and remain hopeful that we can safely welcome everyone back Saturday and Sunday.

This fundraiser helps carry our mission through the year. It supports the daily care of the animals who call the sanctuary home, rescue work, feed, veterinary care and the agricultural education programs we provide to our community. Losing these days hurts, and losing the weekend would be an even greater setback.

But right now, our priority is simple: protect the animals, protect the sanctuary and keep our volunteers and guests safe.

If you were planning to visit, please consider coming another day. We’ll be adding additional open dates in October, including Monday, October 12.

And if you can help us right now, please share this post. Every share helps us reach families who may still be able to visit later this month and support the mission behind the Pumpkin Patch.

Thank you for continuing to stand with Winding Branch Ranch.

Updates to come.

09/28/2026

09/26/2026

🌱 Your little one’s favorite day of the week might be at the sanctuary.

Sprouts Farm School is starting soon, and enrollment is open for children ages 2–6!

This isn’t a classroom with a farm theme. It’s real, hands-on learning at Winding Branch Ranch. Sprouts get outside, dig in the garden, discover where food comes from, meet the animals who call the sanctuary home and learn through the kind of experiences little minds remember.

🐐 Meaningful animal connections
🌱 Gardening and growing
🥕 Food and farming discovery
🐛 Nature-based exploration
🤲 Hands-on learning
💛 Small groups with plenty of room to explore

If your child is curious, loves animals, likes getting their hands dirty or simply thrives outside, Sprouts was made for them.

Our next session begins soon and space is limited. Enroll by October 15.

👉 Learn more and enroll:
windingbranchranch.org/sprouts (Link in Bio)

📍 Winding Branch Ranch | Bulverde, TX