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!
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…
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…
We are all pioneers right now: navigating unknown terrain with no trail to follow, doing our best to keep our herds safe, and wondering if at the end of the journey we’ll have a comfortable…
The grass is greening up, the aspens are budding, the Pasque flowers are blooming, and the baby cows are dotting the meadows along the Elk River Valley. Yep, it is spring in the Rockies! With…
We are proud to be a part of the lodging industry, and we have been impressed by the collaboration that has gone into creating a safe lodging experience for travelers across the globe. At VVR…
If you’re planning on horseback riding during your stay at the ranch there are probably some things you’ve already thought about packing like a hat, jeans, and boots. A surprising pro-tip is to invest in…
While we are big promoters of healthy coping mechanisms like exercise, fresh air, relationship building, reading books, and learning new skills, the reality is there are some quick fixes that take the edge off during…
While so many are sheltered at home, we are putting together ways to help bring you some of what you might learn at the ranch right in your living room. It’s a bit of a…
We’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…
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…
