Got the itch? You know, that one that just keeps nagging you and will not go away? Never fear, we are not prescribing an antifungal here. Because you have the itch for a vacation!! It may be that your kids have been with you 24-7 for the last 10 months. Or you have been staring…
One unexpected result of the pandemic is that more and more people are seeking outdoor experiences that get them away from others. Of course, this has lined Vista Verde up as an ideal destination for an adventure vacation! But this pull has also led to more people heading out into the backcountry, with many of…
Looking for something indulgent for a cold winter evening? If it’s not in the cards to get away for a winter vacation at the ranch, you can at least savor one of the dishes you might be missing. Chef Jonathon shares his Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake recipe this month, and we hope you enjoy! Cake…
Several years ago, we put out a gift guide featuring some of our favorite vendors, somewhat in jest of the slew of gift guides that get tossed around this time of the year. And it was a hit! Since then we have tried to come up with creative gift ideas that have a tie to…
Just in time for Thanksgiving Chef Chol shares one of his most loved bread recipes. Enjoy! Parker House Rolls (makes 20-22 rolls) Ingredients: 2 ¼ ounces warm water 4 ½ ounces melted butter 1 ½ cups warm milk 2 ¼ ounces granulated sugar ½ teaspoon dry yeast 1 ½ pound all-purpose flour 1…
Ranch living reminds us that life goes on, even in the wildest times. Love: Miller and Autumn tie the knot this weekend, and we are so excited to continue their celebration into the winter when they return from their honeymoon! Although they are not a true V-Harmony couple, they almost qualify given how they met…
Are you feeling like you want to run away and hideout from the world right now? Then check out our 10 reasons to visit Vista Verde for a winter vacation. Plus, there is a bonus #11 special deal. 600 acres of private property surrounded by millions of acres of national forest. Cozy up by a…
One of the amazing benefits of living in a major river basin of Colorado is the abundant water that flows through the Elk River Valley. Charlie manages our irrigation system and hopes for consistent rainfall to help keep the pastures lush and green. With proper pasture management on the roughly 350 irrigated acres we use…
Last Friday, just after closing the ranch for the season, we hosted a group of kids from the Steamboat Boys and Girls Club. Mary and Shannan led the crew for a day of riding and hiking. Luckily the weather co-operated and they were able to have a picnic lunch out at the Homestead cabin. Due…
When journalist Sherry Ott visited the ranch earlier this fall as part of a media trip organized by the Colorado Tourism Office, we knew Vista Verde would be included in her posts and some sort of article about touring around Colorado in the fall. But, we never expected this amazing feature article that Sherry followed…