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…
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…
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 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 into leaders…
While Vista Verde is primarily a destination for vacationers, we do host private retreats and business retreats from time to time. It’s a great venue for getting a team together to play and work. Whether it’s encouraging each other up a difficult stretch of terrain on a long hike or taking turns packing down the…
Horses are the backbone of any ranch, and we take great pride in our herd and in the horse program. As you might know, though, we’re always trying to improve the experience for our guests. In a renewed commitment to leading the industry with top tier horses and a horsemanship program that focuses on consistent…
The holidays are all about giving, and what better way to give than to give to the next generation of young academics? If you’ve been to Vista Verde, or know anything about the way we operate, you know that we place a high value on our community—and that community begins with our incredible staff from…
Some of my most fond holiday memories are from when I was a child. After all, it is most often said that if you want to experience the magic of the season just look at it through the lens of children’s eyes. But as we grow older, the responsibilities and to-do lists of the holidays…
Staff changes follow the seasonal changes Living in a place with four distinct seasons, we get to experience the feeling of change in a very tangible way. As we transition from fall to winter, we’re also feeling the emotional change of staff departures and arrivals. Office Updates After 10 years of leaving her mark on…
Exciting news for families with little adventurers! Get ready for a week of romping, stomping and smiles for your young ones as we expand our summer program to include 3-5-year-olds. Each morning these tots will set out on activities with our kids’ supervisors, while parents get some “me time.” We understand that young explorers need…