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…
While we like to live out of the fast lane, and prefer to stay away from technology, there are some realities that we just can’t avoid even out here at VVR. The world wide web does exist, and the there seem to be several people spending time looking at screens (when not at Vista Verde!). …
If you ask an old time rancher around the Steamboat Springs area about snow in the summer, they’ll laugh and tell you that it can snow every month of the year here in the mountains. It’s one thing to hear that, but it’s another thing to be scraping off the windshield of your car on…
It’s that time of year when the staff arrive at the ranch with so much enthusiasm that the ranch buzzes with energy each day. Even some spring snowstorms haven’t dissuaded the crew’s excitement. We fill up the days with talks, training, safety demos, practice meals, getting the cabins opened up, fixing fence, and then cap…
Everything is coming up green in the Elk River Valley, so it’s only fitting that Chef Chol serves up a light recipe filled with seasonal greenery. This is a great one for entertaining, or just a yummy dish to relish at the end of a big day at work. Asparagus and Spring Pea Risotto Ingredients:…
We had two very talented Chef de Cuisines join us this spring, and Chef Chol has been busy getting them dialed into how we do things here at VVR and creating new menus so they are ready to go when our staff arrive for orientation. Meet David and Tanner: David Lossing has been in love…
When you live out in the mountains, giving Dad a tie for Father’s Day just doesn’t work. So, we thought we’d put together a gift guide for those of you who want to give Dad something that speaks more to his outdoorsman side. Here’s what we’re giving our dads this year: Buff: From the fishing…