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 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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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 the ranch? We walk in the front door of the Main Lodge first, but pay attention as you need to…
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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 the pully at a time with the spotlight shining on it the whole time. Then came the fireworks. I’ve never…
DetailsWhew, 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 was a lot of training, a staff Christmas party, getting the tree up and decorated, two nights of fundraiser dinners…
DetailsColorado 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 at Vista Verde Ranch! Read the article….
All-inclusive resorts are popular for so many reasons, but it does seem like people are recognizing them more and more. Maybe it’s because all-inclusives used to be limited to Mexican beach resorts and dude ranches, and now there are so many other options? Regardless, here is a great round-up of all-inclusive resorts in the US. …
DetailsBy Mackenzie Muha Packing for a winter trip can be a daunting task. (SO. MANY. LAYERS.) Great news- we’re here to give you some insider scoop on a few of our favorite “definitely worth packing” items. #1 Base Layers. You can consider them the seed to growing a successfully warm winter outfit for virtually any…
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Looking for a unique idea for that person that has it all? Look no further than the 2019 VVR Gift Guide. Purchase a horse lover their own VVR wall art from ranch photographer Carla Jones. Or, check out Gigi Embrecht’s gallery. Gigi leads a snow horse photography workshop at VVR each winter. Help your…
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Values and culture. I know, I know…. Many of you have been inundated with books and seminars regarding the “new” way of doing business. There is a lot of discussion about the importance of building a safe and healthy culture, and here at the ranch we have been swept up in that discussion. I’d like…
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