Did You Know? Vista Verde Ranch has a Sister Property: Steamboat Lake Outpost! Roughly two years ago Vista Verde Ranch acquired a sister property just up the road. While some of you may already be in the know, we wanted to make sure everyone is acquainted with our extended family and the unique experiences each…
Jonathon and Damon have done it again! We have gratefully received Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for our Cellar Wine List. There is a lot that goes into maintaining this prestigious award. To make the cut Jonathon had to make sure we had over 90 selections, wines from multiple regions, multiple producers, and…
If you’ve been to VVR, you have had a glimpse into how many different roles and people it takes to operate this place. A role that is close to my heart is the housekeeper because that’s where my ranch career began. For me working at VVR was not about the job I would be doing.…
Most everyone has watched that painful moment in the TV show the Bachelor, where a young man inundated with the affection of a slew of attractive women has to kick some out of the mansion. The pain of the decision is obvious on his face, and as the distraught women walk out the door, their emotions are raw. Picking the recipient…
We have several new horses to introduce to you! Head Wrangler River is excited about each of these horses personalities and the possibilities to come with how they settle in over the next few months. Here are some highlights about each of them: Vegas is a 6 year old big and sweet draft. He’ll make…
Recipe- Marinade time! Do you feel it? The sun is going down a bit later each evening, and the deck is calling you. It’s grill season! With that in mind, Chef Jonathon shares a couple of marinades that are perfect for summertime grilling. Grab yourself a good steak and fire up the grill! Flank steak…
Bookings for summer While technically summer does not begin until the solstice on June 21, the dude ranch season kicks off here this weekend. We have noticed a few cases of “vacationitis” going around as summer draws near. Here’s a quick symptom checklist. If you find you are suffering from any of the below symptoms,…
In the early days of dude ranching, the staffing model often looked like owners working 7 days a week all summer long, with a handful of college students coming in to spend their summer fixing fences, taking out trail rides, and cleaning cabins. As the industry has shifted to more complex operations staying open for…
We had a guest visit us earlier this summer who came to Vista Verde in 1985 and was coming back to share the experience with her grandson. She brought a folder of brochures and a newsletter (back when newsletters didn’t have an “e” in front of them!) that we got to pour over. There were…
It is an honor to receive the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for our Cellar Wine list once again. With over 300 wines on the VVR wine list, we have more wine choices than horses! Just like the love that Steph K and her team gives each of our horses under her care, Chef Jonathon…