A Letter from Executive Director Abbi Rose: Dear Barren Heights Community, Just like you, we as an organization are learning how to live in a new normal. We are drawing strength, peace, and hope from the fact that instability, cancellations, and fears are not powerful enough to mess up God’s plans. We are aiming to […]
Isabella
Meet Isabella
Isabella has been volunteering with her family since before she was old enough to walk! She says, “Thank you for Barren Heights, It makes me happy to love the kids who come there! It has taught me how to be nice to kids who are different than me.”
Just like many of our volunteer kids, she has grown up with a heightened awareness for those with disabilities and the skills to know both how to interact and to form special friendships. Barren Heights is just as rewarding and life changing for many of our volunteers as it is for guests!
Isabella doesn’t see a difference, she sees a friend.
2020 Retreats – Now Open!
2020 Retreat Season dates are officially open! We now are taking guest applications for NEW guest families, returning guest families, and volunteer families! This free respite weekend for families who have children with physical or developmental disabilities will be a blast for your entire family. To learn more visit our frequently asked questions or contact us. […]
2019 Annual Report
2019 was a big year at Barren Heights, and it was only possible because of you and your commitment to our mission to love and encourage families who have kids with disabilities. As an organization, we are committed to truth and transparency and that’s why we are excited to share with you our 2019 Annual Report: 2019 Annual […]
2020 Winter Newsletter
Check out our 2020 Winter Newsletter for all the latest Barren Heights updates. This issue includes details about our 2020 theme, our 2019 annual report, BH2 retreats, upcoming and recent events, fun pictures, board updates, volunteer of the year, and more! Read 2020 Winter Newsletter
Our Story
Barren Heights was founded in 2004 by Joe and Toni Rose. After being involved in a serious car accident, the couple began to re-evaluate life and their priorities. While attending a Bible Study focused on “A Purpose Driven Life,” the Roses agreed that they were good at throwing parties at the lake and wondered if […]
