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By Steph Five weeks into our summer season we are loving the sunny days, the green mountains, the wildflowers and the many adventures on the trail. But, as we look forward and prepare for what’s to come, our thoughts are also turning to the fall, and even the winter. The end of August brings the…
Detailsby Steph The other evening, I got to enjoy a wonderful dinner with some of our guests. The evening was a stitch with the guests firing questions at me, left and right. They told me at the end that I passed my annual job review, and I could come back to work the next day.…
DetailsBy Steph There’s a little game we play with the kids who come to Vista Verde Ranch. It involves a moose name Willie and some bedtime snacks. You see, each evening the housekeeping fairies visit the cabins and leave a little something for mom and dad, along with a snack for the kids. The snack…
DetailsBy John, with some input from Steph, and excerpts from product sites The other day, Chef John showed up in my office beaming with excitement to share a slice of “ham”. I put that in quotes, because that’s what I thought it was. After a 5 minute enthusiastic explanation, I realized this isn’t just “ham”.…
DetailsBy Steph The staff are all here now. The guests have booked their stays. The snow has melted (well, except for some up on the top of the Zirkels). The grass and wildflowers have re-appeared. The bikes have been tuned up. In fact, so have the horses….teeth floated, feet trimmed, vaccinated, and first rides out…
DetailsBy Steph After pouring through all our photos in search of one to use for our new note cards, we realized we needed something fresh and inspiring. Do you have an amazing photo from your summer vacation at Vista Verde Ranch? Are you willing to share it? If so, we’d love to consider it! We…
DetailsBy Kelli Make it productive by doing these simple exercises to get your body ready too! While at your desk… Sit Tall One of the best things you can do for your body is to sit properly throughout your day. Sit at the edge of your chair with your feet flat on the floor. Lengthen…
DetailsBy Steph The hush that settled in over the ranch back at the end of March is about to be blown up with the energy, excitement and enthusiasm of an incoming crew of new staff, as well as some great returners. During the off-season, the seasonal staff headed out for their down-time, and those of…
DetailsBy Steph It’s a well documented medical condition that occurs in Steamboat once or twice a year. Doctors are stumped as to how to vaccinate for this problem, yet they find that the symptoms come on strong and fast. It’s called Coloritis Springius Feverium, casually known to physicians as CSF or Colorado Spring Fever. A…
DetailsBy Steph It’s been a while since I did a spotlight on one of our staff, and with a handful of staff stepping up into manager roles this spring, I thought it would be perfect to highlight some of these great folks. This week, meet Malori Plush. Many of you who have been at the…
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