Dude Ranch life: Off-season shenanigans
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…
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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…
The 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,…
Sunday, 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…
Toward 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.…
As 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…
Some 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…
If 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…
So, 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…
Kelli 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…
Lately, the mornings have been just a tad bit cooler, and the grass touched with gold instead of green. Fall is coming, and we can feel it in the air. Last week marked the final…