Winter is Here!

I flew back in from California yesterday to find that winter had arrived while I was gone.  Most of us took some portion of last week off to enjoy time with family and friends during the one major holiday that we aren’t open.  Steve and Kelli were down in Denver and took Maddie to her…

More than a Colorado dude ranch

 Times have changed since the Tufly family from the 1930’s were roping and wrangling on the grounds of Vista Verde. Although VVR hasn’t strayed too far from their roots as one of Colorado’s dude ranches, this all-inclusive Colorado resort ranch isn’t afraid to change with the times. Understanding the new age cowboys and cowgirls way…

Living it up at the Ritz

I just pulled back in from a fun getaway at the Ritz Carlton in Bacherlor Gulch (Beaver Creek/Vail area).  I was a Ritz rookie, but had the opportunity to go stay there for a meeting of the Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association (www.coloradoranch.com).  We have meetings twice a year, and the fall one is…