Our friends over at Equitrekking are the experts in planning horse back riding holidays. This month, they put together a list of adult-only dude ranch vacations. Although we are not adult-only at Vista Verde all the time, there are select times of the year when most people aren’t taking family vacations and during those times…
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It’s been a while since I’ve blogged as I seem to just keep finding myself running here and there, and not planted down in front of my computer. Go figure, it’s a ranch! With the kids back in school and a few less guests because of that, it seems to feel a little more quiet…
DetailsDue to the popularity of our October short stay, we have added another option for guests looking to come out to the ranch without the full week commitment. The October 8-12 stay is already fully booked, but now we also have the option of another short stay October 15-19, 2017. The 4-night, 3-day stay will…
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Summer time is the perfect time of the year for chilled soups. This summer, Chef Chol shares his recipe for Chilled Corn Soup, just in time for the Olathe corn to be coming into season. Do you know the story about Olathe corn? Corn isn’t a major crop in most of Colorado, but there is…
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The foals are growing and getting used to being handled and loved by our guests each week. As we watch them lounge in the sunshine, frolic in the green grass, and stretch their legs running around the pastures, we’re getting to know their personalities and helping them get used to dude ranch life. Here’s a…
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There are so many great reasons to come take a vacation in Colorado, and the folks at Northern Colorado Speaks point out that that history of Colorado is rooted in the Gold Rush and the cattle ranches that sprouted as a result. So, to go back to Colorado roots, they put together a list of…
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Forbes writer Sherrie Nachman spent some time at Vista Verde with her boys, and shares he experience with readers. The article is titled “Trying to Find the Perfect Way to Unplug? Colorado’s Vista Verde Ranch is the Vacation Answer.” Well said–unplugging while still enjoying an adventure vacation with great food too is what we’re all…
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Maybe it’s that I’m not 23 anymore, or maybe it’s just because our staff are just that adventurous. But, this morning it hit me that our staff are moonlighting (sometimes quite literally) in some pretty amazing athletic endeavors. Why did this hit me this morning? Well, Beka and I went for an early morning run,…
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Recently we had some special visitors come up to the ranch. Does the name Tufly ring a bell for any of you? If not, here’s a clue: the Tufly family owned Vista Verde from the late 1920’s until the 1970’s. Their boys grew up on the ranch, so we were thrilled when Elvin and Roy…
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While those of us with kids are in the midst of summer vacation and lots of kid time, this article reminds us that there can be a time when the kids aren’t a part of the picture and time with our partners is the priority. Tessa Woolf from Salt Lake Bride and Groom put together…
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