The wacky world of housekeeping

By Steph Each area of the ranch has it’s own quirks, but we recently decided that housekeeping is the most quirky of them all.  Maybe it’s the fact that if you’re doing a dirty job, you have to make it fun?  Or, maybe it’s that it’s a more behind the scenes job, so there isn’t…

Catching up with the foals

By Steph The little ones are growing up so fast!  And that means it’s time for an update on our 2015 foals. Redd – He was our first foal to arrive out of a new mare named June.  Although Redd isn’t a ranch-bred colt, he’s quickly made himself a part of the family.  His newborn chestnut…

Chef’s Corner: Kelli Balls

This recipe is named after Kelli, our fearless mountain biking and hiking guide. She loves these little snacks and doesn’t ever head out on the trail without them. Before you go out to conquer your next adventure, be sure to take the time to make these little power-packed energy balls. They’re delicious and provide the…

peanut butter cookies made at Vista Verde Guest Ranch

Chef’s Corner: Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies (gluten free): (makes about 45 cookies)   Ingredients: 3 pounds peanut butter 2 pounds, 10 ounces granulated sugar 6 eggs   Procedure: Cream together the sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Add the eggs and combine until incorporated, do not over-mix. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Using an ice cream…

Chef’s Corner: Creek Side Trout

Cooking trout stream side (or lakeside) is easy to do if you plan ahead and bring the right equipment and ingredients. Although our fishing program is catch and release only, if you find yourself with some fresh trout here is a great recipe! To cook the trout you will need fire, either from a camp…

Getting Buggy

By Goose Bugs, bugs, bugs, we love scotch, wait I mean bugs.  The opening of the ranch, or as I call it the fly fishing ranch went pretty much as usual. Junior and I spent our best pre-season hours pulling last fall’s leafs out of the pond.  Now this may sound like a boring task,…

Dude ranch romance

By Steph Ok, so it’s not quite like Dirty Dancing, but there is something about getting a bunch of single 20-somethings together in a tight-knit community, surrounded by nature’s beauty, and wrapped up in outdoor adventure.  Romance happens.  We (the old married types) guide our staff through this potential every season– warning them of the risks…