All-Inclusive Winter Vacation in Colorado
Jump into our snow globe for a winter vacation like no other! Luxury log cabins, talented chefs preparing amazing meals, diverse activities, an attentive staff, and wide open spaces all wrapped up in authentic Western hospitality that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Most people don’t think of a dude ranch when planning their winter all-inclusive vacation, but that is just what we do here at Vista Verde Ranch! Combine the ease of all-inclusive packages, the serenity of a remote setting and small guest count, the luxury of classy log cabins and top notch service, and the adventure of so many different activities to try out during your stay!
There is a lot to know when planning your winter vacation, so let’s start with the basic info. If you like what you see and want more details, we’ve got you covered!
Winter at a Glance
Adult-Only Vacations
- January 6 – February 15, 2025
Minimum Stay
- 3-night minimum most of the winter
- Christmas and New Year’s weeks are Saturday-Saturday stays
Kids Program Ages
- Kids – 6-13 years old
- Teens are welcome to join the kids program during the winter months
- Minimum age 6 years (we love littles ones, but aren’t set up well for them!)
Rates
- Per adult: $933 for lodge housing and $1,033 for cabins per night
- Per child (6-13): $833 for lodge housing and $933 for cabins per night
- Rates are all-inclusive of lodging, meals, beer & wine, activities, guides, equipment, instruction, kids programs, and transfers to and from the Steamboat (HDN) airport.
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Winter Activities
- Massage
- Dog Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Skiing at the Steamboat Ski Resort
Winter Activities Included
- Trail Riding
- Horsemanship Clinics
- Backcountry Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Fat Biking
- Tubing
- “Snoga”
- Sleigh Rides
- Ice Fishing
- Photography class
- Cooking class
- Wine Tasting
- Beer Tasting
- Leatherworking class
- Evening programs (barn dance, music night, etc..)
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Check In and Check Out
- Check-in 4:00 pm
- Check-out 9:30 am
All-Inclusive Vacation in Colorado
It’s not easy finding an all-inclusive vacation in the US, so people are often surprised when they stumble upon Vista Verde Ranch. When you book your winter vacation at Vista Verde, you can relax knowing that our all-inclusive rates make enjoying your vacation easy.
Please note that there is no additional service charge or gratuity, and there is no expectation of tipping.
Luxury Accommodations & Facilities
Our cabins range from 1 to 4 bedroom, and each one is different, just like the mountains surrounding us. During our winter family vacation weeks, we will help you pick the cabin that fits your family just right. And during our adult-only getaway weeks couples get a little extra room with their own private cabin! The private Lodge rooms are perfect for solo travelers and often requested during the winter months for those who don’t want to put on snow boots to come to breakfast!
Ranch Gourmet
With a mix of ranchy and fancy, our chefs create a variety of meals each day so there is something for everyone. Three meals a day are served in the main dining room at the Lodge, and guests are invited to mix and mingle. Every menu has multiple options in order to appeal to a wide range of palates and preferences.
During the winter family vacation weeks families dine together for most meals, but we do have a few nights each week when the chefs prepare what we call a “formal” dinner for the adults and the kid wranglers take the kids off for a dine ‘n dash dinner followed by activities. Wear your jeans, enjoy a glass of wine, and let our chefs wow you with an amazing culinary experience.
Allergies and dietary restrictions are happily accommodated with advance notice.
A Typical Day at the Ranch
The beauty of a Vista Verde Ranch stay is the variety and flexibility in all the activities we offer our guests.
A typical day of your winter vacation actually begins the evening before when one of us touches base with each guest to plan out your next day. Most days you have the hallmark activities (horsemanship options, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and more) as well as specialty options being offered that day (ranging from ice fishing to wine tasting to sleigh rides, and more). Each member in your party will choose a morning and afternoon activity and share any special requests or desires. Keep in mind relaxing is always an option. In fact, we encourage VVR&R! They key to understanding our program is to see that while there is structure to the day, there is a great amount of flexibility within the options. And you have to accept you can’t fit it all in, that’s the beauty and the burden of our diverse offerings.
When you arrive at breakfast the next morning we will connect about exact timing and any last minute details for your morning plans. And then off you go!
We all meet back up at lunch, when we gather to enjoy the meal together and share tales of the trails. During that time we will finalize your plans for the afternoon activities, and we often see guests sneaking off for a quick nap by the fire before their afternoon outing.
Change out of your snow gear, soak in your private hot tub, and following a warm shower and fresh clothes you’ll head on over to the Lodge for Happy Hour. You’ll see a theme that meals are when we gather together, so it’s no surprise that dinner time brings us all back together. A glass of wine during Happy Hour, catching up with your new friends about their adventures that day, map out tomorrow’s plans and it’s time for dinner. Some evenings there will be a program after dinner if you can keep your eyes open. And some evenings we leave it to the star filled sky or the gently falling snow to close out your day.
Cozy up under a fluffy comforter and fall asleep to the sound of silence.
Special Events
Christmas Family Vacation in Colorado
Sleigh bells ring, fires crackle, and someone else takes care of the cooking and cleaning. There is no better gift to everyone in the family than a family vacation at Vista Verde for the holidays. Time together, memories made, and an old fashioned Christmas tree freshly cut and decorated with decorations you made together as a family. Yes please.
All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve Vacations
You could stay up all night at a crowded party and wake up feeling like something the cat dragged in or you could play all day in the snow, enjoy a fabulous dinner paired with tasty wines, dance with your family, and then take a soak in the hot tub under the stars as you contemplate the coming year. We choose the latter.
Spring Break in the Colorado Rockies
Are you ready for something different this time? Trade your flip flops for snow boots and experience winter wonderland together. There are so many ways to have fun in the snow, and we’ll help you try them all out! Plus, the kids will sleep like babies after a day of snow play while you cuddle up by the fire without distractions.
