Summer has arrived
By Steph The ranch is now open for business! Opening day was Sunday, June 2, and we were all excited to welcome our first group of guests as they came up the drive and into…
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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!
The tree nursery
By Steph Nature has a funny way of taking care of itself. Last summer was such a dry summer, that all we did was worry about water and fires. Luckily, the latter did not become…
Spring fishing in Colorado
By Brandon Howdy folks! Let me start off by telling you what I’d like to be blogging about right now… Steady and clear flows on the Elk River, wild and fat trout rising recklessly to…
The valley comes back to life
Springtime in Colorado is such an exciting time. After sitting dormant under a blanket of snow all winter long, the valley starts to come back to life. The snow melts, the green grass starts peeking…
As the aspens turn
By Steph We’ve had a long running joke about the TV show “As the Aspens Turn”. It would be a soap opera, possibly reality TV show about ranch life. Not that our drama here is…
Planning your family dude ranch vacation
So, you’ve decided that you want to take a family dude ranch vacation. Now what? The search for the best dude ranches can be daunting. How do you know which one will really be good?…
Talented Guests
By Steph There are so many talented people who come through the gates of Vista Verde for a summer or winter vacation. We are reminded of this all the time, when we get to spend…
Cowboy Quotes
Cowboy Quotes, Sayings, and Wisdom Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction. Don’t squat with your spurs on. Don’t judge people by their relatives.…
Foal Watch
‘Tis the season for late nights and early mornings if you’re a wrangler here at Vista Verde. Terry, Nicky, John and Reid have been taking turns checking on the broodmares and keeping watch on new…
Planning a unique family vacation
As I sit here and watch the snow fall outside, I’m dreaming of my very own family vacation coming up soon. It’s true, even those of us who live in paradise do need to leave…
