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…
Details“New environments and challenging activities coupled with meditative moments can naturally strengthen relationships, inspire innovative ideas, and facilitate skills development.” This article goes on to suggest some interesting options for corporate getaways and Vista Verde is included as an option for a winter resort getaway. Read the article….
Visitors are returning to Steamboat Springs for a mountain vacation and a breath of fresh air. Some of our guests like to come a few days early to acclimate and check out the town before they embark on their vacation at the ranch. If you’re planning on doing that this article gives some great ideas…
DetailsCorn and tomato salad with torn croutons 3 ears corn, kernels cut and cob scraped 1lb baby multicolored tomatoes, seeded and cut into ½ inch pieces 4 green onions, cut on sharp bias and soak in cold water ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 cup torn croutons–add more if needed (take stale, crusty bread…
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Cancellation policy change through winter 2021 Due to the continued uncertainty about what is around the next bend of 2020, the cancellation policy has been amended for any bookings between now and the end of the 2020-21 winter to a 30-day cancellation window instead of the normal 90-day window. This will allow guests to have…
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In the midst of a pandemic, it’s good to watch life still moving along. And 2020 has been a great year so far for loving and living here at VVR. Our V-Harmony side hustle is still moving full steam ahead. To be counted as a V-Harmony couple, you must have met at the ranch, and…
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Following the first week of the season, we were curious to hear from the guests how they felt the week went with all the new precautions and safety practices in place. It was heartwarming to read these comments, and also this review on Tripadvisor. Thanks to our wonderful guests for being game to come experience…
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We’re open! From the moment our first guests walked through the door on June 14th, it just felt right. This ranch is meant to be a place for people to come to recharge, relax, heal, and connect with nature, animals, and people. Although it was an intense push to get everything in place and ready,…
DetailsEven during a global pandemic couples are still getting married, and some are trying to find ways to get away to celebrate their new marriage with a honeymoon getaway. But, where to go and how to plan a honeymoon during this time? This article has some great suggestions, and one of them is to sneak…
DetailsAs families start to venture out and take vacations again, it seems that a dude ranch vacation is a pretty safe bet with the low guest numbers and wide open spaces. Destination Reunions included an article in their Great American RoadTrips issue with some of the best all-inclusive family vacations in the US. So, if…
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