Imagine a place where disadvantaged kids can come and travel back in time to a western museum filled with visions of days gone past. In this day and age where video games, cell phones and iPods dominate the "You Tube" generation's attention, Fort Hope is a refreshing change that rejuvenates the mind, body and soul. This is our vision, a western museum complex filled with shops and buildings that kids from all walks of life can come and experience...simple!

The Loomis family has owned the Tar Springs Ranch since 1942. Family members built an earlier version of a western town and allowed charitable organizations to use the setting for hundreds of fund raisers. Pat, Leigh Ann and their 5 children have lived on the ranch their entire lives. Pat owns a landscaping business while Leigh Ann has her hands full with five growing children.

CONNECT

Talk to someone about Fort Hope

Director: Pat Loomis
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Phone: 805.473.9462
Address: P.O. Box 132, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421
Website: www.forthope.org

ENGAGE

What can you do to engage with Fort Hope?

Our mission at Fort Hope is to provide a positive experience to local children in a frontier style environment. If you would like to support our vision you can help in two ways:

• You can volunteer your help and/or services at the fort.
• You can provide a tax deductible donation to help us with our various projects. Any amount is a appreciated.