The VVR Love Factory

A new name for the ranch has recently been put out there–The Love Factory.  Once again, Vista Verde has turned out another round of engagements.  Of course, it may have something to do with the age of our staff and the fact that we hire individuals who share a love of adventure, the outdoors, and…

Dude Ranch Poetry

This well-known poem, first published in 1917, recently came onto my radar, and I wanted to share it with all of you.  It sums up so much of why all of us at the ranch love this lifestyle and the people who make this place tick. Out Where the West Begins- by Arthur Chapman Out…

Where are they now?

There have been a lot of amazing people who have called Vista Verde home for a season or two, or more.  It’s fun to look back on some of the folks who have worked at the ranch over the years, and see where they are now. Zac Dean was a wrangler from 1999 until early…