Ben’s Mango Habanero Salsa “Habango Tango” Prepare for some heat with this salsa! Chef Ben recommends it as a topping for an omelet to kick start your day. Ingredients: 8 Habaneros 1 large Jalapeno 1 each yellow and red bell pepper 2 mangos 2 small yellow onions 10-12 whole canned tomatoes 1/8 cup chopped…
DetailsWe may be dressing up in boots instead of ballgowns, but we are just as honored to have the ranch be recognized by Tripadvisor with the 2021 Traveler’s Choice award. Most of the thanks for this award goes to our amazing guests who take the time after they visit the ranch to write a review. …
DetailsAlthough the chefs are busy getting menus and recipes dialed in for the season, we tracked a few of them down in the kitchen for recommendations and favorite picks to share with you. It’s not the same as a summer vacation at the ranch, but maybe you can borrow one of their recommendations and pretend…
DetailsAs Katie works to get the staff bios updated and the new staff photos loaded, here is a quick snapshot at who is going to work at the ranch this summer: Front Office: Devyn has Shannon and Katie returning to help her run the show, while Marshall steps in to learn the ropes from these…
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It is with great excitement that we announce the 2021 recipient of the Elk River Kipper Scholarship. In its second year, we were reminded how difficult it is to select just one winner for this scholarship. The applicants were all wonderful staff members, present and some past, who are setting their sights on pursuing the…
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No one gear tests like a guide! Their heavy use allows them to put apparel and gear to the test as well as try out a lot of different options along the way. So, who better than our guides and wranglers to provide some insider tips for all of you! Horseback Riding If you were…
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The hammering outside the Lodge is hard to miss right now, but each day Nate and his crew get closer to having our new fitness room finished. The new setup will be far more convenient for our guests to access and will offer more space to spread out. The best part is, it is right…
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There are so many areas in our life where we are defined by being called a “beginner” or “novice” or “advanced” or “expert”, and everything in between. But when it comes to horses and horsemanship, what do those labels mean? It is common that people equate speed with ability. We hear from many riders that…
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One of the things I’ve always admired about the mindset of the leadership of Vista Verde Ranch is the consistent push towards “betterness.” You can’t find this term in the dictionary, but it comes from former ranch owner John Munn, and we continue to use it as a guiding principle today. The key is to…
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Oatmeal White Chocolate Craisin Cookies Ingredients: ½ pound unsalted butter ½ pound Crisco/shortening 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1½ tsp. vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. nutmeg 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon 6 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 cup white…
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