Luxury Dude Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Chefs John (JT) and Cholly came back all excited from a “field trip” to Yampa Valley Farms. Armed with photos and talking my ear off about the experience, he agreed to share their story with all of you. As chefs, today was a very special day. We were able to find a totally unique product…
DetailsThe end of the season is always a bit bittersweet for most of us. We’ve been working hard for a long period of time, and the break is exciting. But, for some of the staff, it also means goodbye. Since most of us (ok, so that’s me) don’t like goodbyes, we tend to subscribe to…
DetailsSunday, October 18 marked closing day for the season, and it was a flurry of activity. Our last guests checked out after breakfast, and then we had a chore list a mile long. From deep cleaning the kitchen to moving all the picnic tables into storage to taking screens off all the windows, there wasn’t…
DetailsToward the end of each season we go through our horse roster and identify horses that aren’t the best fit for our herd. There are various reasons a horse doesn’t work out for our herd. Some horses need a one person home, rather than having different riders each week. Some aren’t physically built to hold…
DetailsAs if following the cues of the calendar, on the day that was marked as the first day of fall Mother Nature graced us with the bluest sky dotted with white, fluffy clouds, and the sun shone through the golden aspens leaves so they almost glowed. On that same day the board that declares the state of…
DetailsSome people just love Christmas, and some dread the holiday with all the expectations and pressures. Want to know how to have a relaxing yet festive holiday? Spend the week at Vista Verde Ranch and enjoy a Christmas vacation without the stress! One guest put it well to me recently when she said, “We give…
DetailsIf you want a fun fall dish to impress all your friends, try this one from Chef Cholly! Red Wine Marinade: 2 carrots 1 leek 1 yellow onion 1 small celery root 1 tablespoon salt 1 bottle (750mL) red wine Method: 1. Clean and roughly chop the vegetables. 2. Cover with red wine and simmer…
DetailsSo, maybe you just got back from your dude ranch vacation and realized you caught the bug? Or, maybe you’re gearing up for your upcoming getaway and want to get a little jump-start on riding before you spend a week in the saddle. You’re not the first to have either of these ideas! If you have…
DetailsKelli and Steve are not only our ace guides and outdoor enthusiasts, but they are also our resident gear-heads. Kelli recently put together a list of some gear that they are loving these days or is on their most wanted list. The Salomon Quest Origins GTX hiking boot is a great Gore-Tex boot that gives support of…
DetailsBy Kelli Transitioning from impromptu BBQ’s with the neighbors, pool parties with the kids, and summer vacations to VVR, to homework, after school activities and the early morning hustle and bustle can be exhausting and give you a sense of chaos! Change can be bumpy, so here are a few yoga poses to keep you…
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