Some recipes remind us that the best food doesn’t have to be complicated. This classic Spanish appetizer transforms a few simple ingredients into something unforgettable: crispy country sourdough toasted in garlic-infused olive oil, rubbed with fresh heirloom tomato, layered with savory jamón, and finished with aged Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper. Pan Con Tomate…
Since its inception in 2019 as a tribute to former staff member Charlie Cammer for his 20th work anniversary, the Elk River Kipper Scholarship has been awarded annually to a Vista staff alum to further their education and personal/career development. Charlie Cammer was committed to helping the many young staff members he mentored learn and…
The Elk River runs cold, clear, and full of trout. Here’s exactly what’s in the water — by species, by season, and by what your guide will tell you before you ever make a cast. Vista Verde fly fishing at a glance Guided access to the Elk River near Clark, Colorado, in Routt National Forest.…
There’s a unique and quiet rhythm that settles over Vista Verde every morning. Before the horses get saddled. Before the Great Room fills with conversation. Mist rises off the pasture as the day is just beginning. It’s in those early morning moments, with hot coffee in hand, that life finally seems to slow down. The…
We have a new smiling face to welcome into our Vista Verde family! Rochelle Latka joins the front office team as our new Director of Sales and Hospitality. Rochelle brings with her not only a deep love for the guest ranch lifestyle but also a wealth of experience shaped by adventure, service, and a lifelong…
’Tis the season for gratitude, wonder, and indulgence. This Christmas Eve, we invite you to celebrate with a culinary experience as rare as it is unforgettable. Our Food & Beverage Director Jonathon Gillespie, in partnership with Regalis Foods, will host a special one-night 7-course White Truffle Christmas Eve dinner. Decadent white truffles from Northern Italy…
There’s creativity that thrives in places with wide-open spaces. Locations that open you up for reflection, where inspiration just flows freely. That’s why we launched our Artist in Residence program—a unique opportunity to welcome artists to Vista Verde Ranch for a season, inviting them to create art. Our very first resident artist, Georgiana “Georgi” Stern,…
Since its inception in 2019 as a tribute to former staff member Charlie Cammer for his 20th work anniversary, the Elk River Kipper Scholarship has been awarded annually to a Vista staff alum to further their education and personal/career development. Charlie Cammer was committed to helping the many young staff he mentored learn and grow…
Calling all horse enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce that we have some new baby horses running around on the Ranch! In the debut of our “Meet the Foals” video series, we first introduce Tinman! Vista Verde acquired three new foals with the hopes of re-establishing a horse breeding program on the Ranch. The three…