An autumn adventure and a office pass for the day
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…
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There’s always something happening at Vista Verde Ranch. Foals are born, new recipes are created, or the wranglers are playing tricks on each other. Come here to read the latest news!
How to have a stress-free Christmas Vacation
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…
Chef’s Corner: Bison Short Ribs with Sweet Potato Gnocci
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…
Riding lessons before or after your ranch vacation
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…
A few of our favorite things
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…
Simple yoga poses to help you transition from “carefree summer days” to “school day routines”
By 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…
Changing seasons at the ranch
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…
Chef’s Corner: Cornbread Panzanella Salad
Cornbread Panzanella Salad (makes 4 quarts) Ingredients (corn bread): (by weight) 17 ounces eggs, beaten lightly 20 ounces sugar 22.5 ounces cornmeal 29 ounces flour 1 ounce baking powder ½ ounce salt 10 ounces vegetable…
If you ever wondered why dude ranches are different….
Often times we find ourselves trying to explain what makes a dude ranch vacation different than a resort or other destination. It’s hard to explain how it is that we form relationships here, not just…
Landing a dude ranch job- Interview with Beka
With so many guests asking us how we get these amazing people to work at Vista Verde season after season, I thought it would be fun to do an interview with Beka, who handles the…
