Dude Ranch Life: Attention Kids!
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…
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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!
Dude Ranch Life: The sun keeps rising and setting
There 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…
Trips To Discover – March 2020
At 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…
Current Update: VVR and COVID-19
These 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…
Dude Ranch Life: Behind the Scenes in the World of the Ranch Hands
There 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…
Chef’s Corner: Roasted Fennel and Sausage with Apples, Taleggio, and Almonds
We’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…
Dude Ranch Life: Take a stroll through our Winter wonderland
It’s just another day here at Vista Verde, but no day is ordinary, and most of them are magical. So, why don’t you take a stroll with me to see what is going on around…
Dude Ranch Life: Dancing into the New Year
Well, we did it again. The infamous Vista Verde boot drop happened once more this week. The anticipation was dramatic, and the crowd gasped as the ranch hands slowly lowered the boots one turn of…
Dude Ranch Life: It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas
Whew, it seems as though it was just December 1, and the staff were arriving for orientation. Then we all fell into a black hole of frenzied preparations for the winter season. Somewhere in there…
Luxurious Magazine – December 2019
Colorado is such a great state to visit, and we were included in an article in Luxurious Magazine sharing 8 reasons you should head to Colorado this winter. One of them? Snoga and ice fishing…
