Steamboat Springs is a pretty wonderful place and has become a bit of a hub of Colorado dude ranches with three ranches belonging to the Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association within a 6 mile radius of each other. We all enjoy the camaraderie of being neighbors and friendly competitors. Dude ranching can be an…
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Monday morning the construction crew rolled in ready to start work on a major renovation in our duplex cabin. After spending all fall getting the plans ready to go, the finishes picked out, and planning the construction schedule, we are happy to see the project officially underway. The duplex cabin looks out over the Winter pasture,…
Details‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the ranch Nothing was stirring, not even the snow on a branch; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The guests were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of tubing danced in their heads;…
DetailsFirst Shape Magazine included us in an article about 7 reasons to take a real winter vacation, and just days later we find an article in Shape about romantic getaways that includes the ranch. They sure are showing us some love these days! If you’re looking to plan a romantic vacation there are some great ideas…
DetailsSo, that’s not something you see very often at Vista Verde. The ranch covered in a blanket of snow and horseback riders herding a bunch of cows coming up the driveway. Well, for the second year running this has been our reality. During our fall round up in September, the goal is to get all…
DetailsSo, this article isn’t exactly about the ranch, but I couldn’t help but share it as it highlights one of our amazing staff members. Bridgette wasn’t always a chef, and working in our kitchen has actually been a reprieve from a very impressive international endeavor. The folks at Steamboat magazine met Bridgette last winter while…
DetailsCarly Graf put together a really great article with 7 Reasons to Take a Real Winter Vacation for Shape Magazine, and included Vista Verde Ranch as one of the first options. We think she hit the nail on the head with her reasons, including burning calories, making new friends, learning a new sport, and reconnecting…
DetailsIt seems that this is the season for winter vacation articles, as we are getting notices every day of a new article that includes Vista Verde. We’ll take it! Most recently USA Today showcases a list of guest ranches to visit in the winter. There are some great options out there, and we’re flattered to…
DetailsThe folks at MyFamilyTravel.com aka the Family Travel Forum put together a long list of great suggestions for family snow vacations and family ski vacations. This is a great reference articles if you are looking to plan a winter vacation with your family. Of course, we are happy that they included Vista Verde in their…
DetailsWhen you’re playing like a dog outside on a cold and blustery day, a recipe like this just warms you up, especially if you’re sitting at a table next to a crackling fire. Enjoy! Ingredients: Pasta: 4 cups “00” flour (Caputo is a good brand you can order on amazon.com) 8 egg yolks 2 eggs Filling: 1…
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