OttsWorld – October 2020
When journalist Sherry Ott visited the ranch earlier this fall as part of a media trip organized by the Colorado Tourism Office, we knew Vista Verde would be included in her posts and some sort…
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The Vista Verde Experience
There’s always something happening at Vista Verde Ranch. Foals are born, new recipes are created, or the wranglers are playing tricks on each other. Come here to read the latest news!
Wondering if you can take a Winter Vacation? You’re not alone
After having been through a summer of learning the new norms of operating a business in 2020, we are able to turn our sights to winter and lay our road map for how Vista Verde…
Horse Power: Dude Ranch Life: Lessons from a Horse
All of us at the ranch are students of life. We focus on growing as leaders, we support each other through different stages of relationships, and many of us lean on each other as we…
Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash & Gruyere Tart
Roasted Butternut Squash & Gruyere Tart Ingredients: 1 ½ lb Butternut Squash, Peeled, cut ½” Dice 1/4 cup Extra Virgin olive oil 2 Tbs Butter, melted 2 ea Shallot, Peel and slice into thin rounds…
Chef’s Corner: Homemade Pasta Primavera
Here is a recipe that will sort out the chefs from the cooks. Those of you who love to tinker in the kitchen and know how to weigh out your food will run with this,…
Dude Ranch Life: A Cowboy Farewell
With over 100 horses, we do lose some from time to time due to illness or old age. It is heartbreaking, but a fact of ranch life. Occasionally, we have a loss that is monumental,…
Can’t take a ranch vacation in person? Then enjoy one virtually!
Need to get away, but that is not in the cards this year? Then take a few minutes to escape to VVR virtually. We have videos of so many different aspects of the ranch on…
Guest Post: How to Get Fit for Your Riding Vacation When You Don’t Have a Horse at Home
We teamed up with guest blogger Michael Dehaan who is founder and editor-in-chief at Best Horse Rider. Based in Oklahoma, Michael has been working with horses all his life, acquiring rich experience and professional insights,…
Chef’s Corner: Corn and Tomato Salad with Torn Croutons
Corn and tomato salad with torn croutons 3 ears corn, kernels cut and cob scraped 1lb baby multicolored tomatoes, seeded and cut into ½ inch pieces 4 green onions, cut on sharp bias and…
Cancellation policy adjustment for 2020
Cancellation policy change through winter 2021 Due to the continued uncertainty about what is around the next bend of 2020, the cancellation policy has been amended for any bookings between now and the end of…
