LUXURY DUDE RANCH IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO
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,…
By Steph- I passed by the mares the other afternoon, and noticed that they were alone. The foal weaning has begun. It’s a big step in a little horse’s life, and our little friends took that step this week. Once they are old enough, we move the foals away from their momma’s so they can…
by Alaya Fall at the ranch. What a beautiful time of year! Last week marked the official transition into autumn, but our season had already begun. The aspen leaves have changed from bright green to a blazing yellow – punchy and vibrant. The nights have gotten cold, and the mornings are just as brisk. It…
One of our goals at Vista Verde is to provide a compelling dude ranch vacation experience that creates memories that last long past the final adventure. We hear great stories from folks of how they go to their “happy ranch place” when in the depths of a crazy day back at home. Every once in…
Melissa gives us the inside scoop on the kitties Being on a ranch, it’s not rare to be surprised by an unlikely visitor. This summer we’ve had a guest wake up to a deer peeking through their window, rustling noises from a bear walking alongside a cabin, porcupines making themselves at home on porches, and…
This week we were surprised with a nice little treat: Vinny’s mom visited in her ice cream truck! Vinny is one of our esteemed chefs, who just happens to be from nearby Steamboat Springs. His mom is Buffalo Gal, and drives the neighborhood ice cream truck. (World’s coolest job? Aside from working at a guest…
Every dude ranch should have a great staff. But, what some don’t realize is that the staff includes 4 legged critters too. We love to sing the praise of our crew, and we highlight our wonderful horses regularly, but we often overlook the smaller members of our dude ranch team. The ranch dogs don’t provide…
by Alaya As the chef’s wife, I am in the unique position of taste-testing the dishes that come out of his kitchen. This classic-with-a-twist fried chicken is one of my favorites! Gourmet comfort food? It might seem like an oxymoron, but once you try it, you realize it’s the best of both worlds: your favorite…
Ben and Holly’s son Jack, learned about the rewards of hard work this summer. In the spring, he had asked if he could help out at the ranch a bit, and earn some money. Of course, being the loving father, Ben told him he could help with washing dishes. As it turns out, Jack was…
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