Ranch Blog

Each member of the ranch team brings their own passions to their areas of the ranch. With Mandy’s background as an educator, her love of the outdoors, and enjoyment introducing children to the natural world,…

Transitions are a key part of ranch life, and this spring we say goodbye to Jason Monahan who has been a key player in our kitchen the past few years. Looking forward Chef Chol is…

We are constantly trying to find the balance between giving our guests the best possible experience and keeping this special place sustainable for years to come. With this in mind, Ben Simms brought a new…

Once the snow melts to reveal the yoga platforms out in the woods, Devyn will be tidying things up for another summer of Wild Yoga. She has spent the past couple of years diving deeper…

What do teaching and whip cracking have in common?  At Vista Verde, it’s all part of a grand plan from the folks who head up the barn. Mary and Sam had a lot of time…

While we not shy to give our staff props for being such wonderful folks, we don’t typically point out all the people behind the behind the scenes who are an integral part of making the…

I admit it. I’m a spreadsheet person. Besides the obvious uses, such as budgeting and task management, I use them for everything from horse shopping to Christmas lists to event planning. So, it has come…