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…
’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 more to the horse you ride here at the Ranch than meets the eye. Over the past few years, we’ve been quietly building a “youth movement” — raising and training young horses right here at Vista Verde. Doing it this way means we get to be part of their story from day one. What…
Every wrangler brings a unique story to the saddle. KP, our Director of Horse Operations, shares his special connection to the centuries-old Paniolo tradition of Hawai‘i – a heritage defined by patience, respect, and deep partnership with the horse. His roots run through the red dirt of the islands and the open ranges of the…
Imagine an afternoon full of laughter, smiles, and a little bit of family-fun chaos. A snapshot in time where parents are nothing but proud of their child’s achievements, confidence and courage for trying something new. The Kids’ Rodeo is an experience that every kid should have the opportunity to experience. Why? Well, it first brings…
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,…
I watch too much TV. There, I said it. My wife tells me this all the time (Holly, you’re right), and I’ve finally come around. I love watching my Phillies and Eagles. I get pulled into a good western, or a random history documentary about something obscure that has zero relevance to my soul. But…
Introducing the Vista Verde Artist in Residence Program Live. Work. Create. Inspire. There’s something about the wide-open spaces, whispering aspens, and snow-capped peaks of the Colorado Rockies that stirs the soul. Maybe it’s the rhythm of the horses’ hooves on the trail or the quake of the aspen leaves. Whatever it is, creativity tends to…
There is something different about this place. Maybe it’s the crisp mountain air or the way time slows in the absence of modern hustle. From the moment you arrive, you feel it. You breathe it in. It’s Vista Verde. At Vista Verde, we don’t just offer a getaway—we breathe life into those who visit. Whether…
We’re excited to bring back our holiday gift guide for you this year to hopefully provide a little inspiration for those outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, and western lifestyle aficionados on your lists. This year, we compiled our favorite ranch vendors from years past as well as local small businesses from around Clark and Steamboat Springs that…