Budgeting for an all-inclusive vacation
By Steph I ran across this great little gratuity guide recently, and found it quite handy. Gratuity is an area where I feel like I stumble frequently. How much is enough, when is it expected,…
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XCSkirResorts.com – December 2014
Among some women, the “Girls’ Getaway” weekend or program has become an annual tradition where small or extended groups of women, ladies, girls, mothers, daughters, or friends organize a get together unaccompanied by (one might…
The making of a sleigh ride in Colorado
By Steph As we gear up for our winter season to open on December 13, there is a lot of work to do. The Lodge is getting decorated as I write this post. The tree…
Waiting for winter
By Steph I’ve fallen off the blogging bandwagon this off-season. It’s easy to do as it’s so quiet at the ranch and not much is happening. Well, a lot is happening but not so much…
A day of skiing at the Steamboat Ski Resort
By Steph With only 22 days until the Steamboat Ski Resort opens for the 2014-15 season, and a fresh dusting of snow sitting on the mountains right now, it’s hard not to to finally get…
You know it’s off-season at a dude ranch when:
By Steph It’s off-season at Vista Verde right now. What does that mean? We’re not open for guests, most of the seasonal staff have headed home, either for a break before the winter season or…
Chef’s Corner: Applesauce Gingerbread Cake (and more)
Perfect for cold weather, a warm fire, and a cozy evening. You can make the full dessert, or just enjoy the cake by itself! Applesauce Gingerbread Cake Ingredients: ½ C. Sugar ¼ C. Butter 1…
The many adventures of Goldie the dog
By Steph Over the course of the summer, Erica (in charge of our kids program) has sent me photos from her adventures out in the mountains around Vista Verde. Always by her side is her…
October in Colorado
By Steph As we near the end of our season, we are all enjoying the last days of guests at the ranch. Come October 18 things will get awfully quiet around here. The last guests…
Adult vacations + wine pairing dinners = fun times
By Steph We are in our 5th adult-only week of the fall season. So far, we have had some gangbuster weeks with a ton of great guests, lots of wonderful adventures, a mix bag of weather…
