Spring means new life, and it seems that baby chicks are the symbol of that. We’re not sure why they are such an iconic symbol of Spring, but we are going to jump on board the wagon as we all need some brightness in our lives. With that theme in mind, the management and staff…
DetailsWe’ve been sharing some meditations that take you to the ranch virtually on our social media channels, and this one resonated with a lot of folks so we’re posting it here as well. We hope you enjoy a fun virtual evening! Ready to shake things loose a bit, and enjoy the company of others?…
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While we’re all social distancing, here is an organism that thrives on its connectivity. Like the aspen, we look forward to the days when we can all gather around together—in our case sitting by the campfire, circling up for a square dance, or enjoying a glass of wine with friends. Check out these fun facts…
DetailsRight about now is when a virtual vacation sounds pretty darn good, so why not check out this article from Carmen’s Luxury Travel about her winter vacation to Vista Verde Ranch? She shares her experience coming to Colorado for a winter getaway at the ranch and trying out a slew of new adventures during her…
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Ok kids, are your parents driving you crazy trying to get you to do schoolwork at home? Well, here’s an assignment that might be a bit more fun……there are some lonely horses here at the ranch, and we would like to have you write a letter to them. The old-fashioned kind, with a pen and…
DetailsThere is no way around it–these are just weird times. Even in our remote setting, far away from the crowds and chaos we are not immune from the strain of the current situation. How do we take care of our staff? When will business resume as normal? How do we feed and shelter our staff…
DetailsAt some point we will all be able to travel again, so for when that time comes here is a great round-up of family friendly vacation destinations in the US. After so much intense family time together we’re anticipating that once our summer kicks off, there will be a lot of parents taking full advantage…
DetailsThese are challenging times for all of us, and despite our idyllic and remote location, we are not immune to the changes. We feel strongly that Vista Verde was not meant to be enjoyed by just a few folks. This place has a purpose, and it is to provide a sanctuary for people from near…
DetailsThere is so much that goes on in the background at the ranch, and we asked Michael to share some notes about how his ranch hand crew spends their time. He reflected on all they accomplished last summer, and it’s pretty tremendous! For those of you who enjoy hearing the backstory, read on and insert…
DetailsWe’ve had a powerhouse team of chefs in the kitchen this winter, so it is hard to know who to ask for a recipe to share with you, as they all have an arsenal of amazing dishes. This time around, we asked Chef Jonathon to share a recipe you all could enjoy at home. There…
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