Our little piece of paradise in Aromas, CA is home to pecan trees that somehow sprouted up in our Central Coastal California property. We’ve worked hand-in-hand (actually, shovel to dirt!) with the land to create a space that provides both critters and humans with food and shelter as well as climate-appropriate beauty. PFR serves as both our home and our home base for our services & products. Our background and interests are just as eclectic as our small ranch.
Beth Roybal, brings years of editorial and educational practice and continues to provide services in those areas. Editorially, her expertise is in presenting complex information into actionable knowledge. She also serves in the world of K12 education and as a university lecturer supporting developing teachers & administrators, especially in the areas of English and literacy. A growing passion borne of the loss of her wildland firefighter son is to help make our region more fire resilient. Spare time is spent tending to the garden beds created by Mariah. You can reach Beth at beth@pecanflatsranch.com.
Mariah Roybal leverages her love of all things botanical to create speculative fiction, fine art, and native-friendly landscapes. You can reach her at mariahnroybal@gmail.com.
Steven Roybal imbued all of his work with a Western sensitivity, whether it was fighting wildfires, building fences, welding functional art, or managing livestock and land. Steven died of suicide on April 7, 2024, leaving us way too soon and leaving a hole in the world. We’ve kept some of his work alive here as a way to honor his creativity and passion. We urge anyone contemplating suicide to reach out–to us, to a friend or close family member, or to call/text 988. Your story is not yet finished and we need you here!
Friends of PFR join in the fun, contributing their expertise and talent in horticulture, foraging, art, writing, and other creative endeavors.
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