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Almost two years ago we had a film crew come out to the ranch and follow a family around on their vacation. It all sounded nice and benign when we got the call and put them in touch with a family who was willing to be filmed. It turned out to be a little more…
Happy New Year! We rang in the New Year with our annual Progressive Dinner on skis and the sleigh and enjoyed the evening’s festivities with a wonderful group of guests. As we look forward to the New Year, we are excited about projects that will be completed this year. As you can see, the Lodge…
Being at Vista Verde is like a playground for adults. There are so many fun toys, activities and new things to try, it can be hard to decide what to do next! This past week I was offered to join a trip out Rock Climbing with our outfitter, Rocky Mountain Ventures, and it was such…
We would like to wish all of you a very Happy Holiday season. We had fun last week combining Christmas with Hanukkah as they fell at the same time this year. So, we bounced between lighting the Menorah and spinning the dreidel to cutting down and decorating our Christmas tree and singing carols. The guests…
Recently Fortune Online posted an article titled: 3 Good Reasons to Take a Work-Free Vacation. It then went on to outline the three things you could tell your team back at the office about why you won’t be available to them while you’re on vacation. That got me thinking… It’s no secret that we lead…
Trying to plan a romantic yet fun getaway with your special someone? But the challenge comes when you want a romantic luxury resort and he wants an active wild adventure. How could you possibly accomodate both of you in one trip?? Vista Verde Guest Ranch has the perfect balance of the two. As a luxury…
Yesterday we hitched up the team and slapped on the skis for a trial run through a new addition to our winter program- Lunch at the Homestead cabin. We will serve lunch out at the old Homestead cabin once a week this winter for all our guests. So the staff got to be our guinea…
Monday afternoon the staff rolled into Steamboat Springs and then to the ranch to begin the 10 day information download called orientation. We are excited to have so many returning staff from last summer and winter. Steve and Kelli have the Dream Team up in the Nordic Center with 100% returners. Charlie has already deemed…
It is something in the air? Romance seems to abound here at Vista Verde Guest Ranch. I should know. 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 vistas,…
Soon enough color will sweep the mountains of Colorado offering a painted site for fall vacationers of Colorado’s wilderness. Coming from Indiana, this seems like an early Autumn, but for the short summer’s of Colorado it is completely normal. Maybe I’m getting ahead of myself, but Before we know it the first snowflake will hit…