Luxury Dude Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Jamie Pearson wrote this fun story for Travelsavvymom.com. Just when you thought dude ranch vacations couldn’t get any better A couple of years ago, my family took a Colorado dude ranch vacation. Maybe you read about it here? If not, I’ll summarize it for you in a few words: boots, horses, hot tubs, cattle drives, and…
DetailsOne of our goals at Vista Verde is to provide a compelling dude ranch vacation experience that creates memories that last long past the final adventure. We hear great stories from folks of how they go to their “happy ranch place” when in the depths of a crazy day back at home. Every once in…
DetailsMelissa gives us the inside scoop on the kitties Being on a ranch, it’s not rare to be surprised by an unlikely visitor. This summer we’ve had a guest wake up to a deer peeking through their window, rustling noises from a bear walking alongside a cabin, porcupines making themselves at home on porches, and…
DetailsThis week we were surprised with a nice little treat: Vinny’s mom visited in her ice cream truck! Vinny is one of our esteemed chefs, who just happens to be from nearby Steamboat Springs. His mom is Buffalo Gal, and drives the neighborhood ice cream truck. (World’s coolest job? Aside from working at a guest…
DetailsEvery dude ranch should have a great staff. But, what some don’t realize is that the staff includes 4 legged critters too. We love to sing the praise of our crew, and we highlight our wonderful horses regularly, but we often overlook the smaller members of our dude ranch team. The ranch dogs don’t provide…
Detailsby Alaya As the chef’s wife, I am in the unique position of taste-testing the dishes that come out of his kitchen. This classic-with-a-twist fried chicken is one of my favorites! Gourmet comfort food? It might seem like an oxymoron, but once you try it, you realize it’s the best of both worlds: your favorite…
DetailsBen and Holly’s son Jack, learned about the rewards of hard work this summer. In the spring, he had asked if he could help out at the ranch a bit, and earn some money. Of course, being the loving father, Ben told him he could help with washing dishes. As it turns out, Jack was…
DetailsFor those of you who have been at the ranch over the years, you may remember Dace standing in front of the campfire saying, “Around here, we don’t say goodbye. We say come back home real soon.” That is his hallmark statement for anyone leaving the ranch. At this time, it becomes our turn to…
DetailsVista Verde Ranch, Colorado By Teresa Plowright, About.com Guide This luxury guest ranch near Steamboat Springs ski resort welcomes families year-round. Price includes gourmet meals, snacks, beverages (including beer and wine), evening entertainment, airport transfers, gratuities for staff, horseriding and many other outdoors activities. Accommodation-only rates are also available, whereby guests can pay for activities a la…
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