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It’s that time of year when the staff arrive at the ranch with so much enthusiasm that the ranch buzzes with energy each day. Even some spring snowstorms haven’t dissuaded the crew’s excitement. We fill up the days with talks, training, safety demos, practice meals, getting the cabins opened up, fixing fence, and then cap…
DetailsWhen the other destinations in an article about the best family vacations that are worth the money include Indonesia, Aruba, and South Africa, it is pretty humbling indeed. Yet, here we are as part of the section about Colorado family vacations. It’s a great reminder to all of us who live here that we are…
DetailsEverything is coming up green in the Elk River Valley, so it’s only fitting that Chef Chol serves up a light recipe filled with seasonal greenery. This is a great one for entertaining, or just a yummy dish to relish at the end of a big day at work. Asparagus and Spring Pea Risotto Ingredients:…
DetailsWe had two very talented Chef de Cuisines join us this spring, and Chef Chol has been busy getting them dialed into how we do things here at VVR and creating new menus so they are ready to go when our staff arrive for orientation. Meet David and Tanner: David Lossing has been in love…
DetailsTraveling as a single woman can be intimidating for some. In this article from Fort Collins Lifestyle, write Irene Middleman-Thomas shares some insights on why dude ranch vacations are a great option for single women travelers. Read the article….
When you live out in the mountains, giving Dad a tie for Father’s Day just doesn’t work. So, we thought we’d put together a gift guide for those of you who want to give Dad something that speaks more to his outdoorsman side. Here’s what we’re giving our dads this year: Buff: From the fishing…
DetailsAccording to Martha Stewart Weddings “You don’t have to be an outdoorsy couple to appreciate the purpose of an escape to the great outdoors. In fact, when you take a moment to consider how bogged down you are in the digital world, you’ll probably see just how necessary it is to get outside and unplug.…
DetailsSometimes the pinnacle destinations overwhelm the lesser known options, and it can be hard to find unique spots to explore that aren’t where everyone else is going to for their vacations. This article by Sarah Kuta in Far & Wide gives some great options for travelers looking for a special summer vacation that isn’t packed…
DetailsChef Chol recently passed along to me this email newsletter from Cookshack, the company who makes our smoker. It was a great surprise to see the write up all about Vista Verde and Chol’s testimonial for the smoker. Hey, it’s about to be BBQ season, so this gets us excited for summertime! Because the link…
DetailsVista Verde was included in an article about the finest luxury guest ranches in the USA for Upscale Living Magazine. Although we are mostly booked for late-June through early-August, we do still have some space the first couple weeks of June and the last two family weeks in August so check us out for your…
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