Tolar, TX - Clay and Cindy’s Story

In 1984, Clay and Cindy Bowden lost their 6-week old son, Joshua. Due to overwhelming grief over their loss, they found themselves longing to just get away for a few days with their toddler son, Justin to clear their heads and a have a chance to RE-think life and how they could continue on.

Lacking funds and facing incoming medical bills, they were unable to plan a respite retreat for their family. They decided if they ever had the opportunity, they would provide for others who had suffered great loss and have the same need.

Many years later, that hope has been fulfilled.

Clay and Cindy have purchased beautiful property in Hood County, established Crossing Waters Ranch, and set up two tiny houses and a two bedroom / two bath house that are available as respite at no cost for those who have suffered loss. It is their hope that guests of the ranch will come for a three to four-day stay and have space and time to quiet their weary hearts and minds and experience the presence and peace of God during their stay.