The end of every season is a time of transition for our staff. Our seasonal crew members who will be returning the next season either head off to visit family or go explore the world. Other seasonal staff members move on to their next venture. And then we have the natural flow of ranch leaders…
DetailsIn the fall, and during part of the winter season, when the ranch is an adult-only playground, we tend to get a lot of honeymooners. In fact, this week alone we have four couples who chose VVR for their honeymoon! Although all our cabins provide a romantic setting, the most popular cabin for honeymooners is…
DetailsWith the snow starting to fall in the highest peaks of Colorado, many parents are beginning to think about a winter vacation in Colorado. Families wanting to take a snow vacation, but unsure of navigating a big ski resort or unfamiliar weather are finding Vista Verde Ranch to be their perfect match. There are so…
DetailsAs we see the end of our summer season our thoughts turn towards winter. We have had some light snow on the higher peaks, which is a gorgeous contrast to the colorful aspens that have been filling up our valley the past several weeks. We’re at the tail end of the foliage season, but there…
DetailsWith last year’s lower than average snowpack and a serious lack of rain this summer we’ve been left with lower than average water levels and higher than average temps. For us anglers this has meant more challenging fishing conditions. The higher stream temperatures make the fish more stressed. This means not only are they eating…
DetailsAs this is my first season here at Vista Verde many of you may not know me yet, so I will start by introducing myself. My name is Andrew Behrend, and until just over two months ago I have lived most of my life in Michigan. I was born and raised in southeastern Michigan, in…
DetailsThe Denver Post looks into their own backyard with an article about 11 Colorado dude ranches where you can live out the ultimate Western experience. There are so many great dude ranches in Colorado, and we’re happy that Vista Verde was included as one of the options for a luxury ranch vacation. Read the article….
Knowing that life sometimes gets the best of our guests, and that no one wins when there is a last-minute cancellation, we have teamed up with Red Sky Insurance to offer travel insurance for our guests at the time of booking. Now, some of you will choose to take a pass, but this plan is…
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This has been a summer of awards and nominations. We recently learned that we were included in the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards for 2018. This award recognizes the comprehensive cellar wine list that Chef Chol has put together over the past several years, and it is a huge recognition. We were also nominated in the…
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If you’re looking to purchase your first fly rod, you’ll likely be met with a question very early on; What weight rod do you want? Answering something like “ I don’t know, a light one”, might earn you a few laughs from the guy behind the counter, but it won’t get you very far. Fly…
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