After having been through a summer of learning the new norms of operating a business in 2020, we are able to turn our sights to winter and lay our road map for how Vista Verde can continue to be a safe retreat for our guests. The safety protocols we put into place for the summer…
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All of us at the ranch are students of life. We focus on growing as leaders, we support each other through different stages of relationships, and many of us lean on each other as we grow while raising our children. Of course, with horses and horsemanship being a fundamental part of the ranch, over the…
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Roasted Butternut Squash & Gruyere Tart Ingredients: 1 ½ lb Butternut Squash, Peeled, cut ½” Dice 1/4 cup Extra Virgin olive oil 2 Tbs Butter, melted 2 ea Shallot, Peel and slice into thin rounds 1 lb. Assorted (or not) mushrooms, quartered 1tsp Sherry vinegar 1/4 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated 1 ea 14oz sheet of…
DetailsWriter Terry Ward is spot on when she writes, “It’s time to get away. Way, way, far away.” Following that there are some stunning properties included in the article, “9 Seriously Beautiful, Seriously Remote Family Vacation Spots.” And look, Vista Verde is one of them! Read the article…..
Right as we kicked off our first adult-only fall getaway week at the ranch this article came out about Vista Verde Ranch being a great place for a romantic vacation. With two sets of honeymooners at the ranch this week, it seems perfectly fitting!! We love that VVR can be a spot where couples can…
DetailsIt is always fun to read the articles written about Vista Verde, and to see which ones capture my attention the most. The lead in to this article was classic journalism, and it worked! Reading this: “When I was invited to Steamboat Springs, I envisioned myself swooshing down the ski mountain by day and sipping…
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Here is a recipe that will sort out the chefs from the cooks. Those of you who love to tinker in the kitchen and know how to weigh out your food will run with this, and those of you (like me) who cook solely for the purpose of eating may go a different route with…
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With over 100 horses, we do lose some from time to time due to illness or old age. It is heartbreaking, but a fact of ranch life. Occasionally, we have a loss that is monumental, and we had one of those recently: an icon of Vista Verde and a kind gentleman who has taught countless…
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Need to get away, but that is not in the cards this year? Then take a few minutes to escape to VVR virtually. We have videos of so many different aspects of the ranch on our Youtube channel. Here are a few of our favorites: Anneke’s ride through the pasture Aaron’s time lapse stars Fuzzy…
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We teamed up with guest blogger Michael Dehaan who is founder and editor-in-chief at Best Horse Rider. Based in Oklahoma, Michael has been working with horses all his life, acquiring rich experience and professional insights, which he happily shares with other fellow equestrians. Recognizing that many of our guests don’t have horses at home, Michael…
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