We thank you for your interest in a position at Vista Verde Ranch. In considering an opportunity here, you should be aware of a few important considerations. As former staff members will attest, working at Vista Verde is a wonderful and rewarding experience. To be successful at it, however, you must realize that we are here for one reason - to ensure that our guests have a fantastic vacation. In order for this to happen, you should be certain you have:

? A genuine interest in people and in serving their needs.

? A sense of responsibility and a strong work ethic.

? An ability to be a team player with the other staff.

? A love of the outdoors, and a concern for animals and nature.

Our staff is the single most important factor in seeing that our guests have a memorable vacation. Your understanding of this and the above qualifications is critical to the success of the ranch as well as a condition of employment, as you might expect.

With that out of the way, we would like to learn a little about you. Please complete and return the application along with a brief cover letter telling us why you want to work at the ranch and what strengths or skills you have that will contribute to the ranch and to our guests. Also enclose a recent photograph (with your name on the back) and a resume. By the way, no application can be considered until you have provided the above information. Please send the information to: Vista Verde Ranch, PO Box 770465, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477, fax 970-879-6814 or email jobs@vistaverde.com. Feel free to call me with any questions at 970-879-6846.

Thank you again for your interest in Vista Verde. We look forward to hearing from you.

Very truly yours,

Dace Starkweather