My Spark

Every flame begins with a spark. I think often we don’t even expect the spark…aren’t even looking for it. It can happen with love, with friendships, and with dreams. This is my spark…my dream. Seven Hills.

My name is Robyn. Like every name, there’s a long story behind it. A story that encompasses joy, heartache, pain, fear, success, love, faith, and every other emotion that life can bring. I was born in California, and my dream to open a therapy ranch for the hurting with rescued horses has brought me to Minnesota.

I’ve had this dream for over 20 years. I don’t remember when the spark happened exactly. I just remember that I was on an airplane and my 26 year old son was an infant. With Kim Meeder’s book in my hands, I couldn’t stop the tears. I knew this is what I wanted to do. This is what I was made for…to start my own version of Crystal Peaks.

So here I am, slowly trying to take this spark and fan it into a raging, working, real life ministry of fire. I invite you to join me on this journey. I have the land. I have the passion. Everything else will have to come from the hand of Jesus. Join me in watching Him DO HIS THING.

“But Peter said, ‘I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have.’”

Acts 3:6

Robyn Van Der Zanden

I am Californian by birth and Minnesotan by choice. I currently am an elementary school teacher of more than 20 years. I am married to the best man and am a mother to four—my family owns my heart. My hope is to take my passion and love for kids and share it with those who step on our ranch.

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