Melissa’s treats are always a crowd favorite….who doesn’t love a few extra desserts while on vacation? These are basically a Blondie bar with all the essential s’more ingredients folded into the batter. Bake a day ahead and refrigerate overnight to make cutting easier! Recipe can easily be doubled for a party size batch. Ingredients: •…
DetailsIn the midst of our regular shenanigans of trying to provide great experiences for our guests at the ranch, we’ve had some other activity going on to keep us on our toes. Last weekend, a crew of photographers from Buffalo Jackson showed up to capture images of their apparel and bags for their fall line. …
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The summer of 2019 marked our beloved Charlie Cammer’s 20th year at the ranch. As we lobbed around ideas of what to do for him, nothing sounded right. What, are we going to get him a pen set? We wanted to do something that felt more powerful. Then it hit us. Charlie has always been…
DetailsCioppino Broth Recipe courtesy of Chef de Cuisine David Lossing, Vista Verde Ranch This is a dish I have tweaked and played with for many years and that continues to be one of my favorites. I was first exposed to it living in the Bay Area of San Francisco and have adopted the “West Coast”…
DetailsAlthough it may look like we’re just trying to deliver a fabulous vacation experience, what really drives us is giving our guests something a little more meaningful. What that means runs the gamut. For some that is just the chance to disconnect so they can reconnect with loved ones. For others that is inspiring healthy…
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We look at our horses a lot like our employees, as they are a very critical part of our team. Numerous guests over the years have commented on how much we take their well-being into mind. Every horse person has their idea of what a well-cared for horse looks like, but for us it means…
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I have an amazing job. I am completely aware of it, and grateful for it. I am not being self-deprecating when I say that there are many smarter and more qualified folks who could sit in my chair. It does not make me insecure – just increases my gratitude, and drives me to do my…
DetailsWhile we like to live out of the fast lane, and prefer to stay away from technology, there are some realities that we just can’t avoid even out here at VVR. The world wide web does exist, and the there seem to be several people spending time looking at screens (when not at Vista Verde!). …
DetailsIf you ask an old time rancher around the Steamboat Springs area about snow in the summer, they’ll laugh and tell you that it can snow every month of the year here in the mountains. It’s one thing to hear that, but it’s another thing to be scraping off the windshield of your car on…
DetailsIt’s that time of year when the staff arrive at the ranch with so much enthusiasm that the ranch buzzes with energy each day. Even some spring snowstorms haven’t dissuaded the crew’s excitement. We fill up the days with talks, training, safety demos, practice meals, getting the cabins opened up, fixing fence, and then cap…
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