It’s been a good year for V-Harmony
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…
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The Vista Verde Experience
There’s always something happening at Vista Verde Ranch. Foals are born, new recipes are created, or the wranglers are playing tricks on each other. Come here to read the latest news!
Reflections on a Summer 2020 ranch vacation at Vista Verde
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…
The Summer Dude Ranch Season Begins!
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,…
Horses and Holidays – when to break up with your horse?
You knew it was love from the first time you rode him/her. It was a match made in heaven, right? Maybe it’s because we have great horses at the ranch, and maybe it’s because horses…
A great start to your ranch vacation
For those of you who have been to the ranch before, you know the routine on Monday morning. An exhilarating safety talk from Ben, some introductions, and then a mellow ride around the ranch to…
How to find a perfect match….with a horse of course!
The VVR remuda is a melting pot of kind-hearted horses who have earned their spot at the ranch by proving their willingness to care for our guests and navigate the rough mountain terrain surrounding the…
Looking to splurge on your dude ranch vacation?
Most of what we offer at the ranch is included in your stay to make planning and budgeting easy. However, there are some options to be added on at an additional charge if you are…
How to make the most of your ranch vacation
With so many different activities you may be wondering how we organize each day? Here are some key points to help you understand the schedule and activity planning: If you felt a bit overwhelmed looking…
And the winner is…..
It is with great excitement that we announce the inaugural recipient of the Elk River Kipper Scholarship. When we established the scholarship fund in honor of Charlie’s 20 years at the ranch, those of us…
New programs for 2020!
Our summer guest schedule is packed. One of the first pieces of advice we give to new guests is that they must accept they cannot do it all. There are just too many fun options! …
