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The first week of our fall off-season brings lots of emotion, changes and new beginnings. We are sad to see the summer season come to a close, but are filled with excitement starting to plan for the winter and even next summer! Projects are in full swing, with several cabin remodels, an addition to our…
DetailsYet another top ten, this time the Top XC Ski Resorts for Families. Thanks to FamilySkiTrips.com for including Vista Verde Ranch in their picks. Top XC Ski Resorts for Families Plan to gather up the kids and head to the hills during the school breaks next winter. No need to head to warmer climes –…
DetailsI got an email the other day congratulating us for once again earning the designation of Gayot’s Top Ten Ranches for the year. I’m not sure what we did to earn this designation, but appreciate them including our dude ranch in the list! For the most part their list includes only one ranch per Western…
DetailsThe aspens are changing, the sky is blue, the scrub oak red, and it’s just breathtaking here at Vista Verde right now. That comes from someone who looks at this view every day, and right now I’m nearly driving off the road at times because I’m too busy rubbernecking a stand of glowing aspens. Something…
DetailsIt’s been a while since we’ve done a staff spotlight but when I sat down to do one today, I knew exactly who I wanted to put in the spotlight this time. Sallie Hallmark joined us almost a year ago to oversee the front of the house in the dining room. Having grown up in…
DetailsNo, we’re not decorating the place for the Christmas vacation time right now. We’re actually enjoying some fabulous fall weather, our first of four adult-only weeks, and looking forward to the fall cattle gather weeks coming soon. But our thoughts are starting to turn towards Christmas and New Years vacation experience. It’s this time of…
DetailsEach summer, we have to wonderful opportunity to host families from the University of Michigan Pediatric Cancer Center. It’s an amazing week for all of us, and we do our best to make it an amazing week for all the families in their journey to our Colorado ranch resort. One of the joys of this…
DetailsSnowshoe Magazine – The Top 10 Resorts for Love on Snowshoes by Roger Lohr – XCSkiResorts.com It is a perfect romantic setting. The day spent in the great outdoors, the fireplace flickering, meals eaten by candlelight, a snowy panorama stretching in the moonlight and a sleigh outside the restaurant. It’s romantic and perfect for Valentine’s…
DetailsDon’t panic, we haven’t added a new, crazy sport to our menu of activities. But maybe we should? Adventure Center director Steve King treated himself to a new toy for his….umm, 30th, birthday. After spending so many years guiding and riding 2 wheel mountain bikes, he thought he’d challenge himself to learn how to ride…
DetailsTalents here at the ranch go far beyond their respective departments. This is evident in our team of housekeepers who have ingeniously remixed Wagon Wheel this summer by using a washboard and other musical instruments. One of the most interesting and talented quartets we have here at Vista Verde is our staff band who have…
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