Barr Family

Don & Randy Barr

Don Barr

He and his brother, co-founder, Randy, fell "head over heels" for the Texas Hill country while attending summer camp in Hunt, TX and while visiting their grandparents' farm near Lampasas, TX.

Don spent years as a summer camp counselor and feels right at home sharing his love for the outdoors with special needs kids and their families at Candlelight Ranch. His connection to the land and nature is also reflected in Don's vocation as a real estate broker and investor.

Don believes it is impossible to improve on the peace and magic found in nature and wants every child to have the opportunity to experience just that. "We can make this world a better place by teaching our children to respect the land, as well as one another."

Randy Barr

Co-Founder Randy Barr, Don's brother, is a Director, as well as Construction and Maintenance Supervisor for Candlelight Ranch. He feels the Retreat is so beautiful and peaceful that being there can make the rest of the world disappear and being alive becomes the best feeling in the world. "There are no fears, no worries, no past, and no future -- only the present moment."

Randy is an Asset Manager and is married to Melissa, with five children and five grandchildren. "As I have gotten older, I realize that the really rewarding things for me are family, friends, giving back to my community, and lending a helping hand to those who need it."