Most of what we offer at the ranch is included in your stay to make planning and budgeting easy. However, there are some options to be added on at an additional charge if you are looking to really pamper yourself during your time at the ranch. We hear over and over how fantastic our massage…
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With so many different activities you may be wondering how we organize each day? Here are some key points to help you understand the schedule and activity planning: If you felt a bit overwhelmed looking at the schedule, you are not the first. One of the draws of a VVR stay is the robust offering…
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It is with great excitement that we announce the inaugural recipient of the Elk River Kipper Scholarship. When we established the scholarship fund in honor of Charlie’s 20 years at the ranch, those of us on the selection committee understood we would have to choose the recipient each year, but we greatly underestimated the difficulty…
DetailsOur summer guest schedule is packed. One of the first pieces of advice we give to new guests is that they must accept they cannot do it all. There are just too many fun options! Ideas have been floated over the years for new options that we would love to add, but there was never…
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We are all pioneers right now: navigating unknown terrain with no trail to follow, doing our best to keep our herds safe, and wondering if at the end of the journey we’ll have a comfortable home with a warm fire to sit around and tell tall tales of the obstacles we overcame to get here. …
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The grass is greening up, the aspens are budding, the Pasque flowers are blooming, and the baby cows are dotting the meadows along the Elk River Valley. Yep, it is spring in the Rockies! With that, the chefs picked a perfect spring recipe to share with you. We hope this brightens your day and tantalizes…
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We are proud to be a part of the lodging industry, and we have been impressed by the collaboration that has gone into creating a safe lodging experience for travelers across the globe. At VVR we are implementing the AHLA Safe Stay program to adopt the highest standard of cleanliness for our guests and staff.…
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If you’re planning on horseback riding during your stay at the ranch there are probably some things you’ve already thought about packing like a hat, jeans, and boots. A surprising pro-tip is to invest in some bike shorts. Yep, you read that right–padded bike shorts. If you are unaccustomed to sitting in the saddle your…
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While we are big promoters of healthy coping mechanisms like exercise, fresh air, relationship building, reading books, and learning new skills, the reality is there are some quick fixes that take the edge off during stressful times. Now, stop–don’t even think we’re going down that path! What we’re talking about is retail therapy! So, if…
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While so many are sheltered at home, we are putting together ways to help bring you some of what you might learn at the ranch right in your living room. It’s a bit of a stretch, but let’s call these the VVR Master Classes! First up–Horsemanship It’s a bit challenging for us to give you…
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