Looking for a unique idea for that person that has it all? Look no further than the 2019 VVR Gift Guide. Purchase a horse lover their own VVR wall art from ranch photographer Carla Jones. Or, check out Gigi Embrecht’s gallery. Gigi leads a snow horse photography workshop at VVR each winter. Help your…
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Values and culture. I know, I know…. Many of you have been inundated with books and seminars regarding the “new” way of doing business. There is a lot of discussion about the importance of building a safe and healthy culture, and here at the ranch we have been swept up in that discussion. I’d like…
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This recipe involves old friends, crazy culinary talent, and making lemonade out of lemons. This fall we learned the news that our neighbor ranch the Home Ranch was closing its doors to the guest ranch business for a while to complete renovations and redefine the ranch for the future. It was shocking news for many…
DetailsMany thanks go out to Holly Johnson for including Vista Verde in this article about 30 Fun All-Inclusive Family Vacations. It’s amazing to see the huge properties we’re lined up next to, and to appreciate that we’re a part of such a diverse collection of all-inclusive family vacation destinations. For those seeking immediate gratification, we…
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You may remember from a couple years ago that we had two brand new staff blog about their experience coming to the ranch, going through orientation, and starting off their first season. Here we are, some years later, saying goodbye to those wonderful ladies. It seemed fitting that both of these gals wrap up their…
DetailsWe made the morning news twice now, thanks to Marika Flatt of Texas Lifestyle Magazine. She’s been on the interview circuit giving her top picks for winter family vacations following the publication of Texas Lifestyle Magazine’s Special Travel Issue. You can see the interview here, and learn about why Marika thinks Vista Verde is a…
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“Snow brings out the child in me and the puppy in him/her.” — Unknown I’ve read this quote over the years, and am always reminded of it when we get our first substantial snow. Those of us who are responsible for digging out the winter gear and shoveling the walkways may pull the covers up…
DetailsThanksgiving is just around the corner, and so what to do with the family for the holidays is on the horizon. In an article about family holiday vacations for Thanksgiving, one of our guests was quoted who use to take her family on a cruise for Thanksgiving, but has now moved to coming to the…
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Note: I asked Catherine to write up a post about our experience partnering with Buffalo Jackson earlier in the summer for a catalog shoot featuring some of the ranch staff. My favorite part of the whole experience was that Catherine somehow talked Bill Backer into modeling for the camera while woodworking. Yes, that gal can…
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As I have begun to plan to leave at the end of October, Steph asked me to write about my time here. It’s a funny thing, the first week of my first season here, I volunteered to write about my orientation week as a 22 year old, college graduate coming to the ranch for a…
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