A Grateful Harvest
A GRATEFUL HARVEST
Date: 8/15/2026
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Camp | 8333 Colorado River Road, Gypsum, CO
Event Summary
2026 is a milestone year at Roundup River Ranch! We’ll raise a toast to two decades of Roundup River Ranch at A Grateful Harvest. Join us at camp for our biggest fundraiser event of the year, A Grateful Harvest, on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 5 p.m.! Gather in Trent’s Cookhouse for a celebratory evening featuring cocktails, hors d-oeuvres, and an exquisite four-course dinner prepared by some of the Vail Valley’s most renowned local chefs. Guests will enjoy an exclusive wine-tasting during cocktail hour, be inspired by heartfelt camper stories and performances, celebrate the champions who have made camp possible, take part in a live auction, culminating with the impactful “Camper Call” paddle raise.
CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF CAMP
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we honor 20 years of powering hope and joy while looking ahead with excitement. By joining us, you’ll help write the next chapter – one filled with fueling spirits, igniting courage, empowering friendships, and bringing pure childhood happiness to children with life-altering diagnoses and their families.
MEET THE CHEFS
Begin the evening with cocktails, an exclusive wine tasting, and hors d’oeuvres before experiencing an inspiring program and a one-of-a-kind four-course dining experience created by four of the Vail Valley’s excellent chefs, who generously donate their time and talents in support of Roundup River Ranch.
2026 Honorees
2026 Paul Newman Legacy Award Honoree – Ruth Johnson
This anniversary year is especially meaningful as we gather at A Grateful Harvest to honor Ruth Johnson, founding president and CEO, with the Paul Newman Legacy Award. The Paul Newman Legacy Award celebrates individuals who, like Paul Newman, have made a lasting commitment to the long-term sustainability of camp.
Because of her leadership, and the community she galvanized, Roundup River Ranch is not only thriving today, but positioned to flourish well into the future. Her legacy lives on in every laugh that echoes across camp, every obstacle bravely overcome, and every family who finds hope within the Roundup River Ranch community. Honoring Ruth this year is not simply a reflection on our past — it is a powerful reminder of what is possible when vision, collaboration, and heart come together, and of the hopeful future still unfolding before us.
2026 Community Champion Recipient – Alpine Bank
The Community Champion Award honors a corporate partner whose commitment to Roundup River Ranch has remained steadfast since our earliest days. For over 20 years, Alpine Bank has exemplified what it means to be a true community partner- providing not only financial support, but leadership, expertise, and heartfelt advocacy for children with life-altering diagnoses and their families.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsors:
Georgia & Don Gogel
Donna & Pat Martin
Bernie & Suzanne Scharf
Stellar Sponsors:
Kathy Cole & Carole Watters
Rebeca & Dan Hanrahan
Stargazing Sponsors:
David & Mary Davies Family Foundation
Debbie Schultz – In Memory of Jim
Twilight Sponsors:
Bill Sterett & Barbara Gardner
Thomas M. Woodell
Hope Star Sponsors:
Alan-Bradley Windows and Doors, Inc.
Alison & Kim Knapp
Cathie Bennett & Fred Frailey
Carla & Dr. Bob Thomas and Drs. Lia Gore & Frank Haluska
CHCO Heart Institute
CordilleraCares
David Cohen, MD
Jane E. Hall
Jenifer Valentine
John Forester
Kathie & Bob Shafer
Kristy & Bill Woolfolk
Mary Lujack
Molly & Ernest Braxton + Val Ropes & Chupa Nelson
Nicole & Max Avery
Ruth B. Johnson, JD & Kris Sabel
Stacey Frieder Gillett + Patrice & Marshall Ringler
The Raise A Little Hellions
20th Anniversary Sponsor:
Stephen & Laurie Sinacore
Mission Sponsors:
Donna Lang Arenschield
Andrew & Robyn Levy
Tribute Sponsor:
Maureen Golinvaux
Corporate & National Sponsors:
Please Note: Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) cannot be used for event sponsorships or auction items due to the personal benefit involved. According to IRS regulations, contributions made through DAFs must be for charitable purposes only and cannot be directed toward benefits or goods for the donor or their family. Please email Kelly Schiffer at kschiffer@roundupriverranch.org for questions about the event.
