Our Story

Rich and Renee Rogers’ story began back in their Texas hometown, where they met cruising down Cooper Street—just two young folks, a good road, and no idea where life would take them. That Texas start set the tone for a lifetime built on faith, family, and a whole lot of grit.

Their trail eventually led west to California, where they married in the late ’80s and made a home together. Not long after, a weekend visit to an alpaca ranch in Vermont planted a seed neither of them expected. Those gentle, soft-spoken animals had a way of getting into your heart—and they never forgot it.

After thirty years of marriage and raising three children in Danville, California, Rich and Renee felt called to slow the pace. They swapped busy corporate jobs and packed calendars for salty air, open skies, and a life closer to the land. With a shared love for the beach, surfing, and honest hard work, they set out to build something they could truly share—R2 Hillside Ranch.

As their children grew into adults, the ranch became a place where life finally had room to breathe. Days grew quieter, the work more meaningful, and the rewards simpler. R2 Hillside Ranch stands today as a labor of love—proof that you can take the heart out of Texas, carry it west, and still live by it.

As C.S. Lewis said, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Around here, that dream just happens to come with alpacas and a whole lot of peace.