This page contains the latest information on the planned Family Reunion and is broken into the following sections:
- Reunion First Survey (9 Questions)
- 2026-02-14 Meeting Recording (30 minutes)
This page contains the latest information on the planned Family Reunion and is broken into the following sections:
- Key Information – Dates, Climate, Maps, Astronomical Information, Attendees list
- Property Information – Information on Fall River Ranch Resort and surrounding towns along with room assignments.
- Meals – List of provided meals and assigned groups.
- Schedule – Family Reunion scheduled events.
- Events and Things to Do – List of scheduled and unscheduled events and activities
- Vanpool – Vanpool information for those participating in vanpool
Key Information
- Property Information
- Property: Fall River Ranch Resort Aston, Idaho
- 14 Bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, Sleeps 30
- Closest Towns
- Aston, Idaho Population 950 | Distance = 15 miles (25 minutes) |
- Rexburg, Idaho Population 39,400 | Distance = 41 miles (50 minutes) |
- Google Map
- Climate Conditions (Warm River, ID)
- GPS Coordinates: 44.05924082035279, -111.1979855475229
- Check-In: Thursday, June 4th, 4 PM
- Check-Out: Monday, June 8th, 10 AM
- Key Dates
- Saturday, February 28th, 2026 – Final payment due to James (1/2) cost of property
- | $180/adult | $90/minor (under 18) |
- Saturday, February 28th, 2026 – Final payment due to James (1/2) cost of property
- Astronomical Information
- Sky Conditions : SWM = 21.98 | Botle = Class 2
- Sun | Rise 5:45am | Set: 9:00pm
- Moon
- 06/04 (Thu) | Illumination=80% | Rise=00:12 | Set=09:11 |
- 06/05 (Fri) | Illumination=72% | Rise=00:39 | Set=10:18
- 06/06 (Sat) | Illumination=63% | Rise=01:03 | Set=11:25
- 06/07 (Sun) | Illumination=53% | Rise=01:24 | Set=12:33
| Party | Persons | Housing Payment Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mom Yoder (1) | Kathryn Yoder | Paid in Full | |
| Gerharts (2) | Sumi, Craig | Paid in Full | |
| Eric Steinhauer (2) | Eric & Donna | First 1/2 Paid | |
| Frank Yoder Jr. (3) | Frank, Rose, Autumn | Paid in Full | |
| Browns (2) | Sheila & Mike Brown | Paid in Full | |
| John Yoder (2) | John, Maria | Paid in Full | |
| Mike Yoder (4) | Mike, Ben, Sky, Koda | *First 1/2 Paid | 1 minor, 1/2 price for housing 2nd payment needs to include 1 extra adult. |
| David Yoder (7) | David, Noelle, Alex, Jake, Will, & 2 others | Paid in Full | |
| Mark Yoder (5) | Mark, Madelyn, Luke(15), Isabelle (11), Anna Seng | Paid in Full | 2 minors, 1/2 price for housing. 2nd payment needs to include 1 extra adult |
| Paul Yoder (4) | Paul, Nikki, Cove(13), Lilly(10) | Paid in Full | 1 minor, 1/2 price for housing |
| James Yoder (1) | James | Paid in Full | |
| —Off-Site Participants—– | |||
| Aubrey Clark (4) | N/A | RV accommodations | |
| Jordan Miller (4) | Jordan, Melissa(Missy), Lucy (7), Lena (4) | N/A | Off-Site accommodations |
| Amber Jarvis (2) | Amber, James | N/A | Off-Site accommodations |
Fall River Ranch Resort
The Fall River Ranch Resort is located just East of the small town Aston, a small city population of 949 with no major grocery stores. Rexburg (Drive: 45min | 38 miles), is the closes large town with a population of 34,400 and 3 major grocery stores.
- Rexburg Grocery Stores
PROPERTY AMENITIES
| Wireless Internet | Towels | Linens | Toilet Paper | Basic Soaps | Iron & Board |
| Fireplace | Refrigerator | Dishwasher | Microwave | Stove | Oven |
| Grill | Dishes & Utensils | Coffee maker | Blender | Ice Maker | Toaster |
| Outdoor Fire Pit | Game Room | Pool table | Television | Washing Machine | Dryer |
| Hot Tub | Smoker and Propane Grill | Sports Court (Pickleball, basketball) | Pond | River |
Rooms and Bedding Arrangements
| Location | Occupants | Beds | Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge 1st Floor | Gerharts | 1 Queen | Full Bath (Shower) |
| Lodge 2nd Floor | Frank & Rose | 1 Queen | Shared Bath |
| Lodge 2nd Floor | Mom | 1 Queen | Shared Bath |
| Stables 1st Floor | Koda & Cove | 2 Twin Beds | 2 Shared Bathrooms |
| Stables 1st Floor | Madelyn & Autumn | 2 Twin Beds | 2 Shared Bathrooms |
| Stables 1st Floor | Noelle & Clara | 2 Twin Beds | 2 Shared Bathrooms |
| Stables 1st Floor | Alex & Mireya | 2 Twin Beds | 2 Shared Bathrooms |
| Stables 1st Floor | Ben & Mike | 2 Twin Beds | 2 Shared Bathrooms |
| Stables 2nd Floor – Suite 1 | John & Maria | 1 Queen | Shared Bath & Min Frig |
| Sheila and Mike | 1 Queen | Shared Bath & Min Frig | |
| Paul & Nikki | 2 Twin Beds | Shared Bath & Min Frig | |
| Stables 2nd Floor – Suite 2 | Steinhauers | 1 King Bed | Bathroom & Mini Frig |
| Stables 2nd Floor – Suite 3 | Mark, Anna, Luke | 1 Queen, 1 Twin, 1 Crib | Bathroom & Mini Frig |
| Stables 2nd Floor – Suite 4 | Sky, Isabelle, Lilly | 1 Queen, 1 Twin | Bathroom & Mini Frig |
| Vagabond | James | No assign rooms | |
| Vagabond | David | No assign rooms | |
| Vagabond | Will | No assign rooms | |
| Vagabond | Jake | No assign rooms |
Meals
There will be on cost associated with meals (unless you decide to do your own) Here is what the Meals committee (Sheila, James, Michael) have come up with.
- Thursday, June 4th
- Dinner: Pizza, Group 4 (James, Mark’s Crew, Pauls Crew: Lead James)
- Friday, June 5th
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner: Hamburgers & Veggie Burgers, Group 1 (Mom, Steinhauers, Browns | Lead: Eric & Donna)
- Saturday, June 6th
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner: Tacos, Group 2 (Gerharts, Johh, Frank | Lead: Gerharts)
- Sunday, June 7th
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner: Butter Chicken, Group 3 (David’s Crew, Mikes’ Crew) – Mike Lead
- Monday, June 8th
- Breakfast
Schedule
Provided below is our tentative schedule for the Reunion
- Thursday, June 4th
- Thursday, June 4th
- 4:00pm – Fall River Ranch Resort Check-in
- 5:00pm – Dinner (Group 4, Pizza)
- 7:00pm – Presentation: Astronomy (James)
- 8:00pm – Family Night, stories about Frank Yoder Sr.
- Friday, June 5th
- Family Event to be Determined
- 5:00pm – Dinner (Group 1, Hamburgers & Veggie Burgers)
- 7:00pm – Presentation: Archelogy (David)
- 9:30pm – Astronomy Outdoors (James) – Weather permitting
- Saturday, June 6th
- Open Activities
- 3pm – Portrait Photos (Amber Jarivs)
- 5pm – Dinner (Group 2, Tacos)
- 7pm – Presentation: Medical (Mark)
- 9:30pm – Astronomy Outdoors (Weather Permitting)
- Sunday, June 7th
- Open Activities
- 5pm – Dinner (Group 3, TBD)
- 9:30pm – Astronomy Outdoors (Weather Permitting)
- Monday, June 8th
- 10:00 am – Fall River Ranch Resort Check-out
Activities and Things to Do
There are many activities available in the area. See this PDF document for the latest Schedule and listing of local activities along with details of the activities. Broadly here is a list of the type of activities available (Scheduled and un-scheduled)
- Scheduled Activivies
- Family Event to be Determined
- Daily Dinner
- Evening Presentations (30min)
- Portrait Photography (Saturday evening)
- Family Night (Thursday Evening)
- Astronomy (when weather permits)
- Unscheduled Activities
- On Site
- Pond Activities (Swim, Fish, paddleboard)
- View Waterfalls (3 locations)
- Hikes
- Visit National Parks (Teton & Yellowstone)
- On Site
Vanpool
We are planning to Vanpool from Phoenix AZ to the Fall River Ranch. Provided below is the tentative schedule and persons participating in the van pool
- Participants: | Mom (1) | Frank Jr (3) | James (1) | Michael (4) |
- Rental Details
- 15 Passenger Van (Ford Transit Wagon) – 15mpg
- Rental Location: Enterprise 331 E. Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85225
- Phone: 480-899-2953
- Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Rental Dates: June 3 (Noon) – Jun 10 (Noon)
- Confirmation Number: 68955662
- Travel Schedule
- Heading Up to Ranch: Wednesday, June 3rd
- Phenix to Las Vegas (6:30 hrs, 334 miles)
- | Depart: 7:30pm | Arrive: 2am |
- Las Vegas to St. George (3 hrs, 135 miles)
- | Depart: 2am | Arrive: 5am |
- St. George to Fall Ranch (10 hrs, 573 miles)
- | Depart: 5am | Arrive: 3pm |
- Phenix to Las Vegas (6:30 hrs, 334 miles)
- Return Trip: Monday June 8th
- Fall Ranch to St. George (10 hrs, 573 miles)
- | Depart: 10am | Arrive: 8pm |
- St. George to Las Vegas (3 hrs, 135 miles)
- | Depart: 8pm | Arrive: 11pm |
- Las Vegas to Phoenix (6:30 hrs, 334 miles)
- | Depart: 11:00pm | Arrive: 5:30am |
- Fall Ranch to St. George (10 hrs, 573 miles)
- Heading Up to Ranch: Wednesday, June 3rd