Our longtime massage therapist Trish left us this past fall to move closer to her family. We were left wondering, “How will we ever fill her shoes?” Well, after searching high and low in the Steamboat and Clark community, we found Sara Brinkley. So we wanted to introduce her to all of you this week. …
DetailsWe were included in another great article about all-inclusive resorts! Much thanks to Holly Johnson from ClubThrifty.com for including Vista Verde in her article about the 9 Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Outdoor Recreation. Vista Verde definitely fits the bill as a great place for outdoor recreation, and we’re excited about all the snow sports this coming…
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All-inclusive vacations seem to be all the rage these days. Possibly it is people’s busy lives that make the ease of an all-inclusive trip so appealing to travelers. It does make vacation planning more simple, the vacation experience more seamless, and budgeting is a breeze as you know what it’s going to cost and you…
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It’s amazing how quiet it is around the ranch right now with us being closed for the off-season. And what got on my radar this past week was realizing how much that quiet space allows us to appreciate the little things. Sure, we recognize that compared to the busy world many people live in, being…
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Our friends over at Ranchseeker are always trying to help spread the word about dude ranch vacations, and at this time of year they are shouting out about winter ranch vacations. In this article, they make the case for coming to Vista Verde for a winter ranch vacation. With the winter season starting in 30…
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The folks over at Supercall magazine know all about good drinks. In this fun article, they highlight their 4 best all-inclusive ski resorts with great drinks. We can’t deny that coming in from a long ski to the Vista Verde Ranch Great room where there is a crackling fire and a nice glass of wine…
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Sometimes we feel like nervous parents when we hand our guests off to other service providers in Steamboat. Because of that we’ve been picky for our guests heading to the Steamboat Ski Resort, and are proud of the great partnership with Black Tie Ski Rentals. Black Tie gives our guests top notch equipment with the…
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If you’ve ever wondered why our pastry chef Melissa is so good, you need only dig into her family history to realize that she comes from a long line of talented bakers. This recipe from her great grandmother Formanek dates from the WWI era, hence no butter! Melissa’s Grandma’s Ginger Lace Cookies 1 ½ cup…
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Many of you who visited the ranch last winter tried out our snowmobiling program, and we received some great feedback over the course of the winter. We’re excited to be expanding the program this year with some new riding options. Our programs at the ranch allow our guests to grow their skills and learn during…
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The other day I asked Melissa to help a guest who is coming for a winter vacation, but lives in a place where putting on a sweatshirt is most people’s idea of winter weather. What she wrote was so great, I wanted to share it with all of you. So, without knowing she was going…
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