Luxury Dude Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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(1 * 8”x12”x2” pan) Ingredients: 1. 1 cup unsalted butter, soft 2. 2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed 3. 2 eggs 4. 2 tsp. vanilla extract 5. 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 6. 1 tsp. baking soda 7. 1 tsp. salt 8. 3 cups dry oatmeal 9. 12 ounces chocolate chips 10. 11 ounces…
DetailsThe Best Ranch Vacations of the West American Cowboy Magazine– Mark Bedor Not just for dudes any more, the modern-day guest ranch puts you to work. Stays are akin to wrangler apprenticeships. And though we all know that food tastes better after a day on the trail, what cowboy doesn’t appreciate a chef-prepared meal—or a…
DetailsEven though we’ve been closed for two months now, there have been a lot of projects and excitement going on at the ranch. Having just got back from a month off I was surprised to see all the improvements…AND meet the newest ranch additions! Ben and Holly have a new and oh so cute golden…
DetailsThe past year has been a bit of a challenge for the ranch and our draft horse teams. Sadly, we lost Zig during the summer of 2009. Zig was part of our Percheron team, and his buddy Zag was left with an empty harness next to him after Zig passed. With draft horse teams, it…
DetailsI am excited. Ben, Dace and I just met with Christy and Matt Belton the other day to go over the schedule for our cattle gather weeks in September. And, hold onto your hats, it’s gonna be fun. This is a new relationship between Vista Verde and the Beltons, and the goal is to help…
DetailsOne of the most requested recipes from our kitchen is for the Chocolate Truffles. Chef Matt makes these often times to use for pairing with some of the red wines during his weekly wine tasting. Ingredients: * 2/3 cup heavy cream * 2 Tbs. honey * 9 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped * 2 Tbs. liquor…
DetailsVista Verde Ranch was included in a list of Family Vacation ideas in celebration of Mother’s Day on the Smarter Traveler website. This article also appeared on CNN.com. By Eileen Ogintz-Memorable Mother’s Day Vacation Ideas We moms all know the dirty little secret of family vacations. No, I’m not talking about the piles of laundry…
DetailsFor a while there, it seemed like winter at the ranch would never leave. But, even though we’re still getting some snow here and there, it is melting away faster than it’s falling these days. We’re down to bare grown right in most places right around the ranch buildings, and the fences out in the…
DetailsMany of you have gotten to know Dace in your time at the Ranch. Officially, he’s the General Manager who focuses on the staffing side of the business. Unofficially, he’s the do it all guy. Both at the ranch and on his off time, Dace is a guy with surprising skills and interests. Raised on…
DetailsSo, you’re a bona fide beach lover. But, there is this lingering curiosity about what it would be like to take a vacation in the snow. Whether it’s a family snow vacation you’re considering or a romantic winter getaway, it can be a little daunting to figure out how to tackle that kind of trip…
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