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! …
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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!
Wellness vacation = Dude ranch vacation
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…
Chef’s Corner: Spring Vegetable Panzanella Salad
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…
Let us make this a “Safe Stay” for you
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…
The Surprising Secret Weapon of your Dude Ranch Vacation
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…
Western Style for your Dude Ranch Vacation
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…
Bring the dude ranch to your living room
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…
Dude Ranch Life: Cooped up and Egg-sited
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…
Dude Ranch Life: A Barn Dance Kind of Night
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…
Checking out the Aspens
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…
