With a noticeable uptick over the years in guests having last-minute emergencies or life changes that affect their vacation, we can’t encourage enough that trip insurance is the best way to make sure you don’t lose money when unforeseen circumstances come into your life. To help make it easier for our guests, we partnered with…
As many of you have noted over the years, Vista Verde has been privileged to have a staff of fine young adults committed to serving and creating compelling experiences for our guests. Not that our more seasoned staff are any less professional and personable, but folks often find it a pleasant surprise that there are…
One of the things we treasure is the partners we have with whom we can enjoy handshake deals. No contracts, no trying to squeeze the most out for our benefit or feel like there are winners and losers. One of those most treasured partnerships of ours is with Christy and Matt Belton of Belton Livestock. …
Melissa’s treats are always a crowd favorite….who doesn’t love a few extra desserts while on vacation? These are basically a Blondie bar with all the essential s’more ingredients folded into the batter. Bake a day ahead and refrigerate overnight to make cutting easier! Recipe can easily be doubled for a party size batch. Ingredients: •…
In the midst of our regular shenanigans of trying to provide great experiences for our guests at the ranch, we’ve had some other activity going on to keep us on our toes. Last weekend, a crew of photographers from Buffalo Jackson showed up to capture images of their apparel and bags for their fall line. …
The summer of 2019 marked our beloved Charlie Cammer’s 20th year at the ranch. As we lobbed around ideas of what to do for him, nothing sounded right. What, are we going to get him a pen set? We wanted to do something that felt more powerful. Then it hit us. Charlie has always been…
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”…
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…
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…
I have an amazing job. I am completely aware of it, and grateful for it. I am not being self-deprecating when I say that there are many smarter and more qualified folks who could sit in my chair. It does not make me insecure – just increases my gratitude, and drives me to do my…