Recipe: Power Breakfast Bowl with Coconut Quinoa
Bowls are all the rage, and being the kind of place that is always up to speed on the latest and greatest (note sarcasm) our chefs wanted to share their new favorite power breakfast with…
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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!
Dude Ranch Life- Saying Goodbye
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.…
Overrun by honeymooners at the ranch
In 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…
Winter Family Vacations
With 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…
The transition of the Seasons
As 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…
What a low water year has taught me
With 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…
Meet VVR Fishing Guide Andrew
As 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…
Denver Post – August 2018
The 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…
Peace of mind when planning your ranch vacation
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…
Awards and Nominations
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…
