Luxury Dude Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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 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…
DetailsWith fall creeping up on us, the timing of this article by Dan Leeth in AAA Colorado’s Encompass Magazine was spot on. Dan writes about some of the best dude ranches in Colorado to visit in the fall, and we were thrilled that he included Vista Verde in the mix of ranches. Read the article
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…
DetailsLately, 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 week of family vacation times for the summer. The kids are heading back to school, and the ranch has made…
DetailsIn this comprehensive round-up of Colorado dude ranches put together by Jennifer Larsen for Canadian Traveller Magazine, I picked up on a new phrase that I love. Jennifer described our kids program as offering “supervised freedom”. I love that, and may have to borrow that at some point! On another note, I do always get…
DetailsCornbread 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 oil 8.5 ounces unsalted butter, soft 1 ounce rosemary, chopped 42 ounces milk Method; 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees…
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