Have you ever dreamed of spending a white Christmas in Colorado? Watching the snow fall outside while a fire crackles in the fireplace, or singing carols on a horse drawn sleigh, or making snow angels in fresh powder with your kids? It’s not just something that you see in the movies. In fact, every December, Vista Verde Ranch provides this experience for families from all over the world.
What does a winter holiday look like at Vista Verde? Read on…
Winter at it’s best
When the snow falls at Vista Verde, all our guests have to do is enjoy it! And this is fun snow. No shoveling, no worrying about driving, just fun in the fluffy white powder. Skiing, tubing, sleigh rides, and more.
Christmas without the stress
No arguing over who cooks what or trying to entertain an overflowing house. Pack your bags, bring your Christmas spirit, and we’ll take it from there. Cooking, cleaning, and special events? We’ve got it covered. Your job is just to enjoy your family and relish in the important things that get lost in the holiday stress– quality time with your family, quiet moments of reflection, and shared memories that will last a lifetime. Special Christmas events include making homemade decorations as a family, caroling by the fire, and a huge Christmas Feast shared with all the guests and staff.
New Years for a family
Tired of the same old New Year’s Eve revelries? We’re guessing you’ve never square danced your way into the New Year? At Vista Verde, we fill the week with fun outdoor adventures, and then ring in the New Year with a Western celebration. Savor the flavors of a wine pairing dinner while the kids romp and make a mess at the barn party. Then, join up as a family to stomp your boots in an old fashion square dance, followed by a firework show outside the Great Room.
Kids and snow
They love it. All you have to do is bundle them up (we’ll help you figure out what you need to pack) and toss them out in a snowbank. It’s guaranteed fun for hours, until they get cold and are ready for some steaming hot chocolate in the warm lodge. The kids program that is so well recognized in the summer months kicks back in for the Christmas and New Year weeks (as well as President’s Day weekend on through late-March). You can try out adventures with your kids, or know that they will be having a ball in the kids program while you’re off on skis, snowshoes, or horses. They’ll ski, snowshoe, tube, ride horses, sleigh ride, did I mention tube?
The Christmas and New Year’s holidays require a week-long stay to be able to fit in all the adventures and celebrations that make it such a special time of year. For more information on dates and rates, visit our winter rates page or contact us for more details. We hope you’ll join us for some holiday fun!