The Morning Star Ranch

12458 Keys Creek Road
Valley Center, CA 92083
(760) 742-8953

The entrance of the Morning Star Ranch is lined with palm trees, leading you through the persimmon orchard where the cows graze, past the goats and
chickens to our red barn-shaped houses where you will find us busily cleaning, cooking, sewing, teaching our children and watching the little
ones, and washing the dishes. The road continues up the steep hill, into the avocado grove where you will find the men working together under the trees
or in the packinghouse sorting fruit for the market.

You will find people from many different backgrounds and nationalities here sharing our home, all serving the same God with the same faith, in lasting friendships. In this new life the cultural barriers are being broken down. As the long-established cultures of the Earth are being left behind for the self-gratification of “Western culture,” a brand new culture is emerging. Our common faith in the God of Abraham has brought us together to accomplish His work of restoration. The restoration of all things begins with this
restoration of human relationships.

What relationships are more important than those between men and women, parents and children? We see the breakdown of these fundamental relationships at the root of what is causing the societies of the Earth to crumble. We are beginning to understand how selfishness is the cause of these breakdowns. So we are learning that the key to living with one another in harmony is in putting our focus on the needs of others over our own needs. When we all live that way it creates community.

Here on the Morning Star Ranch, our children are growing up with us, giving their strength to help us build a life where people are cared for and can live in peace, learning the ways of our Creator. Sounds idyllic? It’s true that many have had the concept of wonderful community life where no one is left out and everyone does his share, but oh, how hard to realize the dream. We are not writing about visions and concepts, but about the reality of our daily life — the life we’ve been living for decades. You could say we have the “conceptual reality” of what many have dreamed of.

While our life is a joy to us, it’s not as if our problems are swept away by a magic wand. It’s sometimes painful and difficult, as it takes courage to be a human being, especially one who cares. We are learning to forbear, to forgive and to be real. And after all these years we’re not tired or worn out, but we’re increasing. It’s a miracle that we can live together. We need our Master Yahshua (known by some as “Jesus Christ”) to do it, as His love is what makes it possible.

We would love to share our life with you. You can drop by for Friday night
when we end our working week by bringing in the Sabbath with a festive meal,
Israeli folk dancing and singing with our whole hearts to the One who made
us. Or come as a willing worker (a WOOFER). The gates of Morning Star Ranch
are always open. The hardworking farmers there would love to share their
insights into this abundant life we have found. Please come and see us!

Where we are located

We are located in southern California east of Oceanside off of I-15, about two hours south of Los Angeles or 45 minutes north of San Diego (directions below). Please call us if you need more complete directions.

 

VISIT THE MORNING STAR RANCH IN VALLEY CENTER, CA

1. From I-15, Take the Gopher Canyon Road Exit (7 Miles North of Escondido/I-78)
2. Go east on Gopher Canyon Road, (which ends 1 block east of I-15).
3. Turn RIGHT onto CHAMPAGNE BLVD (You’ll turn off Champagne Blvd
    within a small block).
4. Take your FIRST LEFT on OLD CASTLE RD.
5. Stay on Old Castle for 5 ½ miles then look for LILAC ROAD on the left.
6. Turn LEFT onto LILAC ROAD.
7. Stay on Lilac for 3 Miles.
8. Look carefully for a dirt road with signs for “KEYS CREEK” and “OLD LILAC ROAD”
     then take a right there.
9. Immediately bear right to stay on KEYS CREEK ROAD. Keep bearing right to stay on
     Keys Creek Rd for 1 ½ miles until you see our sign on the left.
10. Enter through the Morning Star Ranch entrance.

For more information contact
The Morning Star Ranch
12458 Keys Creek Rd. Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 742-8953

OR VISIT THE COMMUNITY IN VISTA, CA

1.  Vista is about half way between I-5 and I-15 on 78.
2. Take the “Escondido Ave” exit.
3. Drive a few blocks North on Escondido Ave until you reach S Santa Fe Rd.
4. Turn right on S Santa Fe and drive a few more blocks looking for Monte Vista Dr.
     on your left.
5. Turn left and continue on Monte Vista for 1 ½ miles looking for Foothill Drive on
     your left.
6. Turn left on Foothill and stay on foothill for less than ½ mile.
7. You will need to turn left onto a small section of Foothill Dr. (You will see a sign for
     Tierra Verde Rd on the right)
8. Go ALMOST the the end of the drive and go left when you see 2683 or our sign for
     the “Twelve Tribes Community in Vista.”

For more information contact:
Community in Vista
2683 Foothill Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 295-3852