Ranch Blog

By Steph Some folks call our fabulous housekeepers “fairies” as they flit in and out without anyone knowing, cleaning up messes and tidying up our guests homes.  But, we have another set of magical creatures…

By Steph This past week has been one of comings and goings.  The numbers at the ranch keep dwindling, as we get closer to Thanksgiving.  Alaya and Cholly have headed East to visit family, Reid…

by Alaya Have you ever heard of “farming” ice? I hadn’t either until reading a recent article in the local paper but growing icicles is a part of the process that Brent Christiansen and his…

By Steph We all get pretty spoiled throughout the year, having a kitchen full of Chefs who prepare us hot meals several times a day. Yes, we do all work hard, but the perks are…

By Steph Vista Verde Ranch and Christy Sports are working together to make your winter vacation planning a bit easier.  Christy Sports at Gondola Square has been selected for an exclusive partnership for our ranch…

by Alaya The first real snow of the season is always exciting. Overnight, as if by magic, the world outside the window is radically transformed into a magical playground. No wonder winter has been deemed…

This past weekend we celebrated the marriage of Amanda and David.  Amanda is Ben and Holly’s daughter, who has worked at the ranch during the summer months for many years.  David and Amanda are high…

By Steph In a blog post a while back, I mentioned that one of our guests, Wendy, bought a horse from us several years ago.  Sally, the horse, was a sharp looking dude ranch horse.…

by Alaya It’s hard to believe that the 2012 summer season has come and gone. What a whirlwind! We officially closed up shop on Saturday, and won’t open our doors to guests again until December…