Oat Bran Banana Muffins Chef Melissa’s oat bran muffins bring the warmth of the ranch kitchen to your morning table — a refined balance of wholesome and decadent. Infused with ripe banana, Greek yogurt, and a hint of spice reminiscent of fall, they’re the kind of simple luxury that makes every day feel like a…
Every wrangler brings a unique story to the saddle. KP, our Director of Horse Operations, shares his special connection to the centuries-old Paniolo tradition of Hawai‘i – a heritage defined by patience, respect, and deep partnership with the horse. His roots run through the red dirt of the islands and the open ranges of the…
Introducing the Vista Verde Artist in Residence Program Live. Work. Create. Inspire. There’s something about the wide-open spaces, whispering aspens, and snow-capped peaks of the Colorado Rockies that stirs the soul. Maybe it’s the rhythm of the horses’ hooves on the trail or the quake of the aspen leaves. Whatever it is, creativity tends to…
With many of us squeezing in vacation time the past couple weeks (yes, you may have noticed an absence of blog posts…that would be me sneaking away for a bit), it’s been pretty quiet around the ranch. This week the long term crew begins to roll back in. Ben is the last one to arrive…
Vista Verde Ranch, Colorado By Teresa Plowright, About.com Guide This luxury guest ranch near Steamboat Springs ski resort welcomes families year-round. Price includes gourmet meals, snacks, beverages (including beer and wine), evening entertainment, airport transfers, gratuities for staff, horseriding and many other outdoors activities. Accommodation-only rates are also available, whereby guests can pay for activities a la carte. Families…
It’s amazing how quickly time flies once we get into our summer season at Vista Verde. There is just so much going on each day and people going in so many different directions. This is so much more than a guest ranch…we toy with calling it an Adventure Ranch with the hiking, biking, rock climbing…
Monday afternoon the staff rolled into Steamboat Springs and then to the ranch to begin the 10 day information download called orientation. We are excited to have so many returning staff from last summer and winter. Steve and Kelli have the Dream Team up in the Nordic Center with 100% returners. Charlie has already deemed…
It is something in the air? Romance seems to abound here at Vista Verde Guest Ranch. I should know. I met my (now) husband here six years ago, and know several other couples who met here and are still together years later. There’s something about the west that is just plain romantic. Gorgeous mountain vistas,…
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