When Courtney and her daughter Reese showed up, we had a feeling they would be pretty fun. And we were right! This mother-daughter duo travel the world (or just the country right now) exploring and blogging about their experiences. So, it was a perfect fit to have them come check out Vista Verde for a…
DetailsAfter including a few nights at Vista Verde for their spring break vacation, Tamara from We3Travel shares their experience with her readers. She does a great job of capturing all there is to know about a spring break getaway to the ranch from the accommodations to the food, and the weather to the many activities…
DetailsChef Chol seems to be getting all the love right now, with an abundance of articles touting the amazing food he and his team serve up daily at the ranch. With an all-inclusive vacation, people often expect the food won’t be that good. At Vista Verde, our chefs aim to prove that stereotype incorrect. As…
DetailsTitled Reboot and Refresh, this article for Kuhl shares journalist Sandra’s winter vacation at the ranch with details about the cabin they stayed in, the dining options, and the many winter activities they tried out during their stay. She shares stories of their horseback riding in a clinic as well as a snowy trail ride,…
DetailsIn part II of the series about her winter vacation at Vista Verde Ranch, Heidi speaks to one of the most utilized aspects of the ranch–the food! There is no other “activity” at the ranch that every guest takes part in three times a day, so our chefs are kept on their toes coming up…
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One of the things I’ve always admired about the mindset of the leadership of Vista Verde Ranch is the consistent push towards “betterness.” You can’t find this term in the dictionary, but it comes from former ranch owner John Munn, and we continue to use it as a guiding principle today. The key is to…
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Oatmeal White Chocolate Craisin Cookies Ingredients: ½ pound unsalted butter ½ pound Crisco/shortening 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1½ tsp. vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. nutmeg 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon 6 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 cup white…
DetailsAfter a fabulous spring break vacation visit from the Gonzalez family, we got to hear about their experience in this article. The enthusiasm we felt from all of them definitely comes through in Araceli’s recount of their time at the ranch. They made the most of their family vacation, and tried as many of our…
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If you’ve got a case of Spring fever, this recipe might be just right for you. As the snow melts and the days get longer, we’re itching for dinner on the patio and, here’s a novel idea, visiting with friends over a great meal! Although it’s always better to have Chef Jonathon make this for…
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We have been hit by the Covid rebound syndrome. People have been cooped up, are craving a vacation, and want to go to more remote and outdoor destinations. We know that some guests who usually plan their summer vacation later in the spring have been disappointed when they reach out and find we are booked…
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