. >> reporter: in 1973, computers saanen kerson's grandparents along with another couple started vine village in napa a home and ranch for people with disabilities. saaen is the toddler in her mother's arms and the dad in the cowboy hat. years later when her parents took it over, so did destiny. >> since i was a little girl i told my parents don't worry when you retire, i'll run the ranch. >> reporter: they did retire. >> my parents have been on call for 45 years. this building is home to our art program. >> reporter: now saaen is doing what the two previous generations have done. >> i would hope that my staff and family would provide care if i needed it. >> reporter: her aunt was born with down syndrome. the family wouldn't take the doctor's advice to put her in a state hospital for the rest of her life. now 63, debbie lived in the same room at the ranch for 45 years. there are three houses on the 25-acre ranch property. 18 residents live here full time and another 25 come and use the day programs which include field trips, agriculture in animals and art. saanen says people come from