Frequently Asked Questions

Boundaries

No. Runestone Ranch is not a clinical treatment facility. We do not diagnose, prescribe medication, or provide therapy on-site.
Our programs operate with professional clinician oversight to ensure responsible structure, but the focus is peer connection, education, and practical regulation tools.
No. We do not have clinicians practicing on the property during programming. The environment is structured to allow open peer conversation without formal evaluation.
Participants are encouraged to continue working with licensed providers independently when appropriate.
No diagnosis is required. Many participants attend proactively to strengthen resilience before burnout or trauma escalates.
At the same time, individuals with diagnoses such as PTSD or depression are welcome, provided they are not in acute crisis and are medically stable.
No.
Yes. We are not connected to internal affairs, performance evaluations, or department reporting structures.

CURRENTLY:
- One-day tactical wellness programs
- Peer Support Team Resilience Enrichment
- Explorer & Cadet Foundations
- Department-specific training days
- Weekly peer meetings
- Tele-Peer Support
COMING SOON:
- 3-day & 6-day immersive first responder retreats
- 3-day first responder spouse retreats
Days combine physical training, structured education, peer discussion, regulation techniques, and shared meals. Activities may include cold exposure, sauna, jiu-jitsu, archery, hiking, equine work, and classroom-based education on burnout and PTSI.
The structure is intentional and balanced.
It is not a military-style breakdown model. It is structured, grounded, and physically engaging, but focused on performance, regulation, and community.
No. Runestone Ranch is not affiliated with any religious organization. Participants of all backgrounds are welcome.
No. Our focus is professional wellness and cultural resilience within first responder communities.
Our programs are designed for active and retired first responders including law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, and tactical teams.
Some offerings are tailored specifically to peer support teams, explorers and cadets, or tactical units. We plan to extend these programs to nurses in the near future.
In 2027, we plan to begin hosting first responder spouse retreats as well.

Yes. Runestone Ranch operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We are supported through program fees, grants, cabin sponsorships, donations, in-kind materials, and mission-aligned sponsors and supporters.
Yes. Cabin sponsorships are available at $10,500, covering the full kit and primary build materials. Sponsors may dedicate a cabin in honor of a fallen first responder, department, or legacy within the profession.
We are also seeking sponsorship for cabin furnishings.
Support may include sponsorship, cabin dedication, volunteering, hosting fundraising events, or participating in programs. Use the contact form on our website to start the conversation.
Pricing varies based on the type of program, group size, and customization required.
One-day courses for departments and teams are priced per participant or per group, depending on the structure. Multi-day retreats are priced to reflect lodging, programming, and operational costs.
As a nonprofit organization, we work to keep programs accessible through a combination of program fees, grants, and sponsorship support. Departments or individuals interested in specific pricing should contact us directly for a tailored proposal.
Some offerings, such as weekly peer meetings, are free. Structured courses and retreats carry a program cost. In certain cases, grant funding or sponsorship may offset participation fees.
Contact us to learn what options are available.

Runestone Ranch sits on 102 acres in the rolling hills of Livermore, California. The property provides space for training, lodging, and outdoor programming in a setting intentionally removed from daily operational noise.
No. The Ranch is not open for public recreation. Property use is reserved for scheduled tours, planned programs, qualified first responder groups, and approved events.
Yes. Live fire is available for qualified personnel in structured, safety-driven environments.
No. Departments and participants provide their own firearms and ammunition. We do provide archery equipment for programming.
Range use may be available to qualified first responder groups under defined safety guidelines. Inquiries can be made through our contact page.
Yes. Archery is incorporated into certain programs as a regulation and focus-based modality. Equipment is available on-site.
Equine experiences are part of select programming and are structured to support regulation, communication, and awareness skills in a grounded environment.