Love is in the air today. The kids are loving on their horses. The dogs just worship their people. And after tonight’s annual Valentine’s Day Aphrodisiac Dinner, there will be even more love in the fresh Rocky Mountain air! For years the ranch chefs have challenged themselves to come up with unique menu items for this…
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Somehow my blogging habit got buried in the snow this past month. It’s not hard as it has been snowing almost non-stop until this week. Although most of us love fresh snow and it makes for a lot of fun adventures, after a certain point we all need a little vitamin D therapy when it…
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Jocelyn from Equitrekking.com put together a round-up of “7 Guest Ranches that offer Top-Notch Skiing” with a nice list of ranches that are open during the winter months. If you are looking to combine a dude ranch vacation with a ski vacation, take a look at her recommendations. Read the article….
According the article titled “Glide your way to Romance with XC Valentine’s Day Getaways” cross country (XC) skiing and snowshoeing are some of the most romantic forms of recreation and Valentine’s Day is coming. So get away with your loved one to a winter wonderland of memories for some outdoor recreation and pampering that you…
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The snow falling outside is wonderful to play in, but also makes us want to come inside and curl up in front of the fire with a yummy treat. Well, here is a great option for that yummy treat, and a ranch favorite! This recipe makes approximately 2 dozen rolls Ingredients: Danish dough, one sheet,…
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Steamboat Springs is a pretty wonderful place and has become a bit of a hub of Colorado dude ranches with three ranches belonging to the Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association within a 6 mile radius of each other. We all enjoy the camaraderie of being neighbors and friendly competitors. Dude ranching can be an…
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Monday morning the construction crew rolled in ready to start work on a major renovation in our duplex cabin. After spending all fall getting the plans ready to go, the finishes picked out, and planning the construction schedule, we are happy to see the project officially underway. The duplex cabin looks out over the Winter pasture,…
Details‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the ranch Nothing was stirring, not even the snow on a branch; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The guests were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of tubing danced in their heads;…
DetailsSo, that’s not something you see very often at Vista Verde. The ranch covered in a blanket of snow and horseback riders herding a bunch of cows coming up the driveway. Well, for the second year running this has been our reality. During our fall round up in September, the goal is to get all…
DetailsWhen you’re playing like a dog outside on a cold and blustery day, a recipe like this just warms you up, especially if you’re sitting at a table next to a crackling fire. Enjoy! Ingredients: Pasta: 4 cups “00” flour (Caputo is a good brand you can order on amazon.com) 8 egg yolks 2 eggs Filling: 1…
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