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By Steph We know our horses are tough and will go for miles and miles. Although we all work hard at the ranch, there is no doubt the our equine staff members work the hardest. They carry our guests with a willing attitude and caring demeanor through the woods and over mountains. The horses that…
By Steph You may not think of dude ranch and romance in the same thought. But, besides the fact that I could go on and on about how a dude ranch vacation can be a really romantic vacation option, this post is not about guests enjoying a romantic getaway. It’s about the staff. Yes, those…
By Steph One of the many joys of being at Vista Verde year-round is watching the seasons change each year. Every year the timing is a bit different due to the weather we have had and are having at that time. I find myself remembering differences in the various years based on how it ties…
By Steph Recently it struck me that we aren’t very good at letting our guests know about the healthy and/or local products that we mix into our offerings at the ranch. We do make an effort to support local businesses as much as possible, and we do continuously look at what we are serving our…
By Steph It was a foggy morning. Melissa had only had 1 cup of coffee so far. She walked into the Lodge. Something was different. Something was wrong. She gasped as she saw the scene of the crime. Laying on the floor of the store was the victim of a gruesome dude ranch prank. The…
By Steph Ahhh, the housekeepers. The unsung heroes at a dude ranch. They clean, they deliver special goodies, they launder, they iron, they take out trash…..and they do it all with a smile on their face and laughter in their voices. How many times do they joke among each other about how their parents might…
By Steph I don’t think it’s bragging too much to say we have amazing people come through the gates of Vista Verde to work at the ranch. It’s just true. Each season brings fresh new faces alongside the veterans of Vista Verde. It’s always so much fun to watch our staff grow and develop in…
Nothing says summertime like S’mores. This summer we have been enjoying a new creation by our chefs that takes the traditional s’mores concept and turns it into a cookie. So, if you don’t have access to an open campfire and long sticks, you can always try out this recipe. Enjoy! S’mores Cookies (makes 2 dozen…
By Steph Being a part of the front office team at a dude ranch makes for some great stories. We love to help people, and we get regular opportunities to serve our guests face to face, on the phone and via email. But, while most of these interactions are not news worthy, I have started…
By Steph This summer is a unique one for me. For the first time, my children are joining the kid’s program at Vista Verde. In the past, they may have tagged along with a babysitter overseeing them. But this year, they are jumping in with their little cowgirl boots and jeans. The past two weeks…