Texas Luxury & Lifestyle Magazine – January 2021

As part of their series on ways to escape to a ski vacation safely during the pandemic, Vista Verde Ranch was included as an option for a winter vacation. We are so please the magazine featured the ranch and glad we can continue to provide a safe haven for those needing a getaway this winter. When the writer visited most of that state was in level red restrictions which put a stop to any dining in the Lodge. We have been prepared during the winter of 2020-21 to move in an out of different levels of service based on our county and state guidelines. The upside of all of this is it has allowed us to try some new things and there are some changes that have been made that are actually better for our guests and the operation. And the great outdoors is still the best place to be for social distancing and filling our souls. Read the article….

By Stephanie Wilson January 15, 2021

Insider Tips from the Pros
No one gear tests like a guide! Their heavy use allows them to put apparel and gear to the test as well as try out a lot of different options along the way. So, who better than our guides and wranglers to provide some insider tips for all of you! Horseback Riding If you were…
April 30, 2021
Dude Ranch Life: Springtime at the Ranch
The hammering outside the Lodge is hard to miss right now, but each day Nate and his crew get closer to having our new fitness room finished. The new setup will be far more convenient for our guests to access and will offer more space to spread out. The best part is, it is right…
April 30, 2021
Dude Ranch Horse Ponderings II
There are so many areas in our life where we are defined by being called a “beginner” or “novice” or “advanced” or “expert”, and everything in between. But when it comes to horses and horsemanship, what do those labels mean? It is common that people equate speed with ability. We hear from many riders that…
April 30, 2021
Fatherly – April 2021
It’s summer family vacation planning season. And that means all the travel websites are busy pushing out content about the best vacation options for family travel this summer. We are always humbled to be included in the best of lists, and don’t take those inclusions lightly. So, when journalist Terry Ward reached out about including…
April 30, 2021