What does winter in the West look like?
Every year the seasons change; spring, summer, fall, winter. Not only do they change; they fly by! While that long day at work may seem like it took days instead of hours, at the end…
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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!
Chef’s Corner: Bison Short Ribs with Sweet Potato Gnocchi
We received a request for this recipe the other day from one of our guests who wanted to make this for her sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. We may be a bit late in getting this…
What does Nature do for you?
By Steph I suppose it goes without saying to acknowledge that I am a nature lover. How could you live somewhere like this for over 15 years, without having it be a big part of…
Spring break in Colorado
Are you trying to figure out what to do for Spring Break this year? How about bringing your kids to snow and fun, at Vista Verde Ranch? Our all-inclusive pricing makes the planning easy. You…
Horsemanship retreat at Colorado’s Vista Verde Ranch
Join ranch trainer Terry Wegener and his crew for our annual Horsemanship Retreat in March. The retreats have been very popular for guests looking for a more in-depth focus on their riding skills. The retreat…
Sugar’s Retirement
For those of you who remember Sugar, we thought you might enjoy this update from his retirement home that came over the holidays. It’s fun to follow our horses throughout their lives. We only wish…
Rob, John and Alan’s back country adventure
Following the theme of fun staff adventures, Rob share this story with me recently. By Rob Carter On the morning of new years eve I awoke to an overcast, chilly, but beautiful winter day here…
My own cross country ski vacation day
By Reid Days off here at Vista Verde Ranch are the staff’s chance to get out and enjoy the beauty we have all around us! I personally love to get out on the perfectly manicured…
Waking up from the holidays, in
What, did someone just say that it’s 2013? When did that happen? The holiday vacation time at Vista Verde is a complete whirlwind. We start December pouring into our staff, and getting them geared up…
So, bring us some figgy pudding….
By Steph Christmas at Vista Verde is a magical time. Even after all these years, I am still taken by how much holidays at the ranch feels like a Norman Rockwell painting. Whether is the…
