Changes to the The General Store at Sheltering Tree Ranch
The Store is open Monday – Friday (10 am – 5pm).
The Grill is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (10 am – 2 pm).
Burgers (including our popular Bacon Jam Burger), Specialty Burgers (like Mushroom Swiss and the unique Reuben Burger) and Chicken Salad Sandwiches are some of the items on the menu!
In addition, we offer desserts made in our very own kitchen as well as cold sandwiches and other items (such as chicken salad) in containers located in the Store cooler.
About Us
Sheltering Tree Ranch is a public 501(c)(3) education, scientific, and religious organization dedicated to providing a supportive environment for children and adults with unique challenges through our autism & learning challenge education center.
Established in Savannah, TN in 2007, we provide intensive and individualized instruction programs focusing on whole-child and adult development. We are also able to provide engaging outdoor activities and host awareness raising events on the ranch grounds with the help of our local community. Our goal is to help each person achieve their God-given potential with a strong support network of families, staff, and the greater community.
Want to know more about the Ranch Hand program?
The Ranch Hand program is a non-paid, educational, real-life experience for special needs adults. They are trained in job skills, life skills and social skills as well as learning Bible lessons.
Individuals must be able to consistently attend their scheduled times. (Individuals are scheduled for a few hours a day, a few days a week. We schedule them on the days that best fit their needs.)
Ranch Hands must be willing to work, learn and take direction and/or correction. This is a training experience, and Ranch Hands are expected to work on tasks and work toward independence doing these tasks.
The application process involves filling out an application which can be done digitally (https://forms.gle/VUYRWUjz4SfozTKv8) or picked up at the General Store.
Applications are then reviewed to see if an interview is needed.
(Note: Neither filling out an application nor getting an interview guarantees a position. Applicants are assessed as to whether or not they are a good fit for the program. Applicants are assessed based on the types of position(s) available and the abilities of the applicant, as well as other related factors. Due to the nature of the program, not every special needs adult will fit the criteria necessary to become a Ranch Hand.)
If you would like more information on the Ranch Hand program, call 731-280-0280 (during Store Hours). If you would like to apply, pick up an application at the General Store at Sheltering Tree Ranch (during Store Hours).