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!
One of the things I’ve always admired about the mindset of the leadership of Vista Verde Ranch is the consistent push towards “betterness.” You can’t find this term in the dictionary, but it comes from…
Oatmeal White Chocolate Craisin Cookies Ingredients: ½ pound unsalted butter ½ pound Crisco/shortening 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1½ tsp. vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking…
If you’ve got a case of Spring fever, this recipe might be just right for you. As the snow melts and the days get longer, we’re itching for dinner on the patio and, here’s a…
We have been hit by the Covid rebound syndrome. People have been cooped up, are craving a vacation, and want to go to more remote and outdoor destinations. We know that some guests who usually…
ERKS Back in 2019 we established the Elk River Kipper Scholarship Fund (ERKS) to honor Charlie’s 20th anniversary at the ranch and add to his legacy of helping our staff grow and develop at the…
Several of the horse lovers here at Vista Verde have gotten hooked on podcasts from horse trainer Julie Goodnight. Julie is a Colorado-based trainer who also partners as a clinician with our friends and fellow…
While our guests are snuggled up for a long winter’s dream, the ranch hand crew are bustling around like little elves on snowy mornings. Here is a quick behind-the-scenes look at all that gets done…
Got the itch? You know, that one that just keeps nagging you and will not go away? Never fear, we are not prescribing an antifungal here. Because you have the itch for a vacation!! It…
Looking for something indulgent for a cold winter evening? If it’s not in the cards to get away for a winter vacation at the ranch, you can at least savor one of the dishes you…
Several years ago, we put out a gift guide featuring some of our favorite vendors, somewhat in jest of the slew of gift guides that get tossed around this time of the year. And it…
