Recipe: Chef David’s Cioppino

Cioppino Broth Recipe courtesy of Chef de Cuisine David Lossing, Vista Verde Ranch This is a dish I have tweaked and played with for many years and that continues to be one of my favorites. I was first exposed to it living in the Bay Area of San Francisco and have adopted the “West Coast”…

Dude Ranch Life: On the Colorado Trail

Although it may look like we’re just trying to deliver a fabulous vacation experience, what really drives us is giving our guests something a little more meaningful. What that means runs the gamut. For some that is just the chance to disconnect so they can reconnect with loved ones. For others that is inspiring healthy…

dude ranch horses

Dude Ranch Horses

We look at our horses a lot like our employees, as they are a very critical part of our team. Numerous guests over the years have commented on how much we take their well-being into mind. Every horse person has their idea of what a well-cared for horse looks like, but for us it means…