Our Story
Torres Ranch – Little Patch Of Heaven was born from a lifelong love of homesteading, family, and the land. What began as a way of life has grown into a mission to share the peace, purpose, and simple joys of homestead living with families of all abilities.
We were born into the homestead way of life—raising horses, mules, donkeys (Miniature & Mammoth), pigs, chickens, rabbits, cattle, sheep, milking goats, turkeys, poultry, waterfowl, guinea fowl, alpacas, ostriches, and more. Family has always been at the center of everything we do, and growing our own food was simply a way of life. We raised animals for meat, tended gardens full of vegetables and fruits, planted trees, and focused on nourishing ourselves and those around us.
The heart of our homestead is family. My husband Tony and I, Donna, lead the homestead alongside Great Grandma "G.G.," whose wisdom anchors generations, and Grandpa Joe, who is happiest on the tractor. Our children—Sierra, who lives and works on the homestead; Dakota, our oldest son who is serving in the U.S. Army but still calls the homestead home; and Grady, our youngest son, born in 2016 with special needs—are all part of our daily life and mission. We are also deeply grateful for our extended family. Adriana lives and works alongside us on the homestead, contributing ideas, resources, and support that help the homestead grow and thrive. Robert, also part of our extended family, contributes his time and support, helping make the homestead a place of inclusion, growth, and belonging.
The birth of our youngest son, Grady, changed our lives in ways we never could have imagined and gave the homestead a deeper purpose. Homestead life became about more than providing food—it became about adapting, persevering, and growing together as a family.
There were times we questioned whether we could continue. The animals required constant care, and raising a child with complex medical needs brought challenges we were unprepared for. Yet this was the only life we knew, and instead of stepping away, we chose to adapt.
From the time Grady was a newborn, he showed a love for the outdoors and a natural connection with the animals. Farm life helped him develop and thrive. We included him in our daily activities, adapting everything we did—even while managing continuous feeds through a feeding tube and pump. Our belief was simple:
No one gets left behind.
Doctors once told us he would likely never speak, crawl, walk, or care for himself. Today, they are amazed by his progress. The homestead became more than a home—it became a healing environment for Grady and a grounding place for our entire family.
Today, we want to share this way of life with others. While our journey began with supporting special-needs families, our vision has grown to include all families who want to experience a healthier way of living—through real food, meaningful work, connection to nature, and simple joy.
That experience transformed our vision for Torres Ranch.
Today, our mission extends beyond our own family. We are creating a peaceful, welcoming homestead where families of all abilities can experience the beauty of nature, meet our animals, learn where food comes from, discover the traditions of homesteading, and create lasting memories together.
As we continue developing our 25-acre homestead, we are expanding accessible pathways, gardens, gathering spaces, educational experiences, and opportunities for visitors to connect with agriculture in meaningful ways.
We invite you to become part of our story and experience the peace, purpose, and simple joys that make Torres Ranch – Little Patch Of Heaven so special.
Growing Together Through Faith, Family & Homestead Life
Our Family
Our family—three generations plus the extended loved ones who stand with us—is at the heart of Torres Ranch, working, learning, and growing together on the homestead.
Our Animals
Our animals are an important part of our family and our homestead. They help us teach the traditions of agriculture, responsible animal care, and where food comes from, while giving visitors the opportunity to connect with farm life in a meaningful way.
Whether you're meeting our friendly goats, watching the chickens, visiting the camel, or learning about our cattle, sheep, pigs, donkeys, and other animals, we hope each visit inspires a greater appreciation for the people, animals, and land that make a working homestead possible.
A Few of Our Animals
Jenny Button the Mammoth Donkey
Abu the Dromedary Camel Loves his cookies
These are just a few of the animals that have helped shape our family's journey, teaching us responsibility, patience, compassion, and the simple joys of homestead life. We hope they inspire the same sense of wonder, learning, and connection for every family who visits Torres Ranch.
Lucy the Ostrich walking with her chicks
Henrietta the Buff Orpington Hen in the chicken house
Jethro the Miniature Donkey Jack
Rossi the Appaloosa Mule with a spotted coat
Guacamole the Suri Alpaca with long wavy fleece
Sequoia, an AQHA horse & Colt Having breakfast
Hazel the Kunekune Pig feeding her piglets
Carnation the Red Baldy Cow in the pasture with her calf
Katahdin cross hair Sheep grazing at the ranch
Trixie the Nigerian Dwarf Goat with her kid
Our Gardens & Orchards
Our vision is to create a homestead filled with seasonal goodness, fresh harvests, and a deeper connection to the land.
These photos showcase just a few of the fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and growing spaces that make up our homestead. As the seasons change, so do our gardens and orchards. Every year brings new plantings, fresh harvests, and new opportunities to learn as we continue growing our vision for Torres Ranch.
What's Growing at Torres Ranch
Our 20' × 70' hoop house/greenhouse is complete and features raised garden beds where we're growing a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We are currently planting the remaining raised beds while continuing to expand our outdoor gardens, orchards, and seasonal growing areas throughout the homestead.
As our homestead continues to grow, we're cultivating a diverse variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and seasonal crops throughout the year, including:
Fruit Orchards
Lemons, oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, apples, persimmons, apricots, peaches, plums, pomegranates, avocados, and other seasonal fruits.
Seasonal Crops
Watermelons, cantaloupe, honeydew, pumpkins, and other seasonal favorites as our gardens continue to grow.
Garden Vegetables
Tomatoes, peppers, squash, carrots, onions, garlic, corn, cabbage, lettuces, and many other seasonal vegetables.
Herbs & Flowers
Parsley, basil, cilantro, chamomile, mint, rosemary, lavender, and a variety of seasonal herbs and flowers.
Berries
Sweet berries and additional seasonal plantings as our homestead continues to expand.
As our gardens continue to grow, so do the opportunities for families of all abilities to learn, explore, harvest, and connect with nature together.
Everything we grow is cared for with intention, patience, and respect for the land. Our gardens and orchards are more than places where food grows—they're places where families can learn, explore, experience the rewards of growing something together, and create lasting memories.
Our gardens and orchards are always growing—just like our homestead. We hope each season brings new opportunities for families of all abilities to learn, explore, harvest, and create lasting memories together.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
We look forward to welcoming you to Torres Ranch – Little Patch Of Heaven.
We welcome families of all abilities to experience the peace, beauty, and simple joys of homestead life through personalized, appointment-based visits.
Visits are available by appointment only.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Torres Ranch – Little Patch Of Heaven.
Torres Ranch • Little Patch Of Heaven
Temecula, California
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