A & M Ranch
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Farm/Homestead Experiences and Stays in Madera County, CA. Arnold and Marta Escarcega are owners of A & M Ranch. We are now on a new adventure in our 60's.
We sold our home of 28 years in Madera Ranchos and moved 3 miles east to Avenue 14. We built our home recently and moved to the ranch in 2021. You can read more of our bio on our website. We loved living in the Ranchos where our 4 kids were raised and went to school. We now have 7 fur babies ((3 white German Shepherds and 4 alpacas). We do a variety of things on the land (ARC, Shalom Oasis, Marta's she shed, etc.)
09/05/2026
FRIENDS or Local peeps. SHABAT SHALOM! It is a peaceful day out at the ranch. Doing some writing in the barn today. Open today from Noon-2 pm, if you want to check out my library and just rest a bit. Message or text me if you are coming out.
31/03/2026
OPen from 1-4 today.
When I'm out here working on the land, which I like doing, my (adhd) mind goes racing with a million ideas. Last Sunday I posted looking for a person to walk Gracie and help me with her for events. I got about a dozen interested parties, 2 followed up after I sent them the details. I prayed, and God brought the Maryleigh! I'm so thankful and excited about this new adventure. Another person came out, and we talked about her vision/event planning for this property, which is very similar to mine, and about what we want to do here. I know her wheels were turning as well :) So here are just a few more ideas I've had for a while, it just hasn't happened yet. Since I'm an educator at heart, I'd love to provide the opportunity for HS or College students who are majoring in Ag/construction, to work on projects out here, it would be a win/win situation. Those students who need ag projects i.e. plant a vineyard, build a movable fence, build a gate, build small shed structures, oversee chickens (I don't have them yet), and invite homeschool kids to plant a garden, etc, etc. We have the space; now we just need the help. These would be volunteer learning opportunities. There is something about working outdoors and touching the land that is healing for the spirit, soul, and body. It is about learning, being in community, and healing. The Creator made us that way. Many who come to our place say it's peaceful, and I'd agree. It is a SHALOM Oasis. Maybe it's cause I'm part Indigenous, I have this desire to steward the earth and as an extrovert, I like being with people:) Oh, I am also offering CRAFT and GAME days soon and over Easter break, and I'm hoping we can get some crafts made for an elderly home that doesn't have much in decor. ..
11/03/2026
New walker ! Welcome Marileigh!
03/03/2026
Not red yet, but it’s pretty full
03/03/2026
So this is my new little sitting area in the barn. Look at this cool old typewriter that I got. I hope to open up the place soon Monday through Friday,
15/02/2026
Happy valentine’s day!
Weaving. Spinning, fabric arts day
Another day working in the barn