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I received this wonderful email the other day, and it was a great reminder of the little ways people take home pieces of Vista Verde in their hearts, and in their kitchens in this case. Steph, It’s a miracle! Thanks to Cholly and his wonderful cooking class on Bread-making. I finally know how to make…
When most of us think of a western dude ranch, we think of horses, cowboys, and possibly the cattle. Our minds conjure up images of open vistas, traversing the open-range on horseback. But what does the west have to offer someone who – gasp – isn’t into horses? Believe it or not, we do have…
Often times, guests get better photos than any professional photographer can capture at the ranch. That is the advantage of staying at a place for an extended period of time- you have more chances of being at the right place at the right time. We always appreciate it when our guests share a…
There’s nothing quite like cowboy style. The distinctive hat, the yoke-backed shirt, the big belt buckle, boots, and chaps. Add spurs and a bandana around the neck and you’ve got yourself a western hero. Whether it’s because of his Texas roots or his handlebar moustache, no one has western style quite like our wrangler Nathan.…
There are so many reasons why I love the ranch staff at Vista Verde. Overall, they are just fun people, and who doesn’t want to work with people who are fun? But, I had a reminder of some of the other reasons I think they are all so great this past week. Our housekeepers are often…
Once a month during the summer, we try to gather our staff together for some good old-fashioned fun. It’s a chance to kick back, relax and let off some steam together. Last night, we gathered for a late-night game of Capture the Flag out at Homestead cabin – complete with all-black ninja-wear and color-coded glow…
We had some fun visitors stop by the other day to see the ranch. It was in the whirlwind of a Sunday turnover, as we were getting ready for some more families to arrive. All of us were running several directions at once. Lucky for me, I got a few minutes to show these gals…
Today is Chef Cholly’s birthday, and to celebrate we’re sharing the recipe for his Naranjillos (or “Little Oranges.”) Guests get a hand at making these small golden delights each week in Chef Cholly’s Friday afternoon cooking class. They are then served as an appetizer before the Friday-night meal – a continuation of our Spanish-themed Friday lunch.…
Yesterday’s post by Alaya, along with receiving some great photos from a wedding of former staff members got me thinking. There are so many couples who met at Vista Verde as staff, who have now turned into wonderful marriages. What is it about this place? Between romantic honeymoon vacations, surprise engagement getaways and couples rekindling…
It is something in the air? Romance seems to abound here at Vista Verde. I wrote last week about how I met my (now) husband here six years ago, and know several other couples who met here and are still together years later. There’s something about the west that is just plain romantic. Gorgeous mountain…