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By Steph This past week has been one of comings and goings. The numbers at the ranch keep dwindling, as we get closer to Thanksgiving. Alaya and Cholly have headed East to visit family, Reid has hit the road for a while, and a whole slew of us are packing our bags in the coming…
by Alaya Have you ever heard of “farming” ice? I hadn’t either until reading a recent article in the local paper but growing icicles is a part of the process that Brent Christiansen and his team use to build winter ice castles, and this winter they’re building one in Steamboat Springs! As if the snow-covered…
By Steph We all get pretty spoiled throughout the year, having a kitchen full of Chefs who prepare us hot meals several times a day. Yes, we do all work hard, but the perks are pretty nice. However, there is a time of year, when we get a little reminder to not take those perks…
By Steph Vista Verde Ranch and Christy Sports are working together to make your winter vacation planning a bit easier. Christy Sports at Gondola Square has been selected for an exclusive partnership for our ranch guests. As a guest of Vista Verde, you will have access to special pricing on downhill ski rentals as well…
by Alaya The first real snow of the season is always exciting. Overnight, as if by magic, the world outside the window is radically transformed into a magical playground. No wonder winter has been deemed a “wonderland.” Every winter, the first snow brings the same renewed sense of excitement, wonder and play. Nevermind that this is…
by Alaya There is just something about fall that says, “Bring on the pumpkins!” Muffins, pies, lattes… it’s seems everywhere you go, you find this autumnal squash. And I guess we’re no different here at VVR. As a treat for the few staff who are still here, Chef Chol recently made his delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake. (His…
By Steph In a blog post a while back, I mentioned that one of our guests, Wendy, bought a horse from us several years ago. Sally, the horse, was a sharp looking dude ranch horse. She traded her Western look for a much more sophisticated English style upon her move to the South. Recently, we…
by Alaya It’s hard to believe that the 2012 summer season has come and gone. What a whirlwind! We officially closed up shop on Saturday, and won’t open our doors to guests again until December 15. Of course, as Stephanie mentioned in her previous post, there is still plenty to be done. But even for…
So, the dude ranch season ended September 30, and many assume we all pack up and take off for the Bahamas, or something like that. Although the thought of that is kind of attractive with a weather forecast of snow this weekend, there are no umbrella drinks in my future, or others here at the…
by Alaya It’s amazing how quiet this ranch gets at the end of the season. Evenings around here are always tranquil, but without guests this place starts to feel like a ghost town. This has been especially true the past few days, as staff have scattered to their various adventures for a three-day weekend. However,…