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Things were jamming in the barn at our All-inclusive Colorado resort this week. No, it wasn’t the staff orientation, or getting the new horses ready for our summer dude ranch season. It was a real life group of rock stars (although they may not like me referring to them that way!). Through a connection with…
DetailsI usually try to set aside some time on Thursday to blog. It’s a great day for me as I don’t have the kids with me and can catch up on the gossip at the ranch to get an idea for a blog topic, as well as have at least 20 minutes to sit down…
DetailsAs the summer rolls along, we’ve been keeping our eye on the upcoming winter season. Sounds a little crazy to say that when it’s just barely August 1, but that is indeed what we’re doing. You see, to be ready for the winter this year means having the new indoor riding arena completely ready to…
DetailsThis past week has reminded us how lucky we are to have so many loyal guests who we get to call friends. And with all the activities going in so many different directions, we’re also just impressed by the adventurous spirit of our guests. I didn’t have any picture perfect moments this week, probably because…
DetailsMy husband Rich and I have decided to start our bucket list now, we have been motivated by losing several close friends to unexpected ravages of cancers and heart attacks. While we have our good health and energy we chose my first bucket list item, a beautiful luxury dude ranch. My goals were to ride…
DetailsAs seen in The Daily Meal9 Wild West Dude Ranches – by Nicole Campoy-Leffler Spurs and all, these are more than just your average horseback riding adventure In this digital modern age, John Wayne’s dusty Wild West seems a novel, old fashioned place. And while the Gold Rush may be over, it’s comforting to note…
DetailsDace and I walked into the kitchen this morning to see Rob working away at his new pastry section. Lined up on the counter next to it were rows and rows of fresh baked bread. I’m one of those people who, before working here, considered bread to be the kind of food product that you…
DetailsWith many of us squeezing in vacation time the past couple weeks, it’s been pretty quiet around the Steamboat Springs resort town and our ranch. This week the long term crew begins to roll back in. Ben is the last one to arrive back, hot off the beaches of Mexico where he and Holly snuck…
DetailsTo lighten the intensity of all the training and orientating the staff has been going through this past week, Dace brought them all into “the big city” last night for a little party at the Steaming Bean, a local coffee shop. We sipped lattes, shared stories, got crafty and competitive over card games and coloring…
DetailsDude Ranch Vacations- Jamie Pearson wrote this great article on horse riding vacations after visiting Vista Verde Ranch in the summer. Here, she gives some advice on dude ranches for families. Five things to know before you go I brought a lot of things with me to my Colorado dude ranch vacation last summer, such…
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