Vista Verde Guest Ranch

Message: As the owner of a hospitality company, and someone with nearly two decades in the highest levels of service, I was very impressed by the the team, and the experience, at VVR. First, everyone is so kind and helpful. You are constantly mingling with the staff, and it’s neat to hear their stories and what brought them from all over the country to this ranch. The rooms are first class. (Cabins). Heated floors, great amenities, plenty of space. We stayed in one of the smaller cabins and probably could have gotten by with just 1/3 of it. That said, for families, there is plenty of room to have two kids with you (in the smallest cabin) and have ample space for them to play and not feel “on top of each other. ” We did many activities, and the group dinners, lunches, breakfast gatherings, and daily happy hours make meeting fellow guests very easy…if that’s your thing.. We were there during record snow. The team was constantly blowing the paths, and the team would also come shovel your Porch every morning. The food was great, and the chef was right there to help with any dietary need you may have. The hot chocolate was great, but not on the menu. Ask the staff about the “off menu” items. One thing I was concerned about was snacks (as I don’t like people cutting off my access to a kitchen)- but this was resolved with the basket left in every cabin containing nearly a dozen items such as fruits, nuts and cookies. Also, there is a fully stocked fridge. That said, being hungry wasn’t even the slightest concern, not eating too much was. Every meal was great and there were many options for each meal.. While eating, the staff would come around and confirm activities for the day, allowing you to pivot if something else sparked your interest. The ladies who ran the horses were great. They knew all 100 horses by name and were very good with any leery riders. All of the activity guides were very encouraging and informative. At night, we did the group trivia game one night, and went to the barn dance another night. Overall, it was just a great time with exceptional service in the middle of nowhere. I just add that we watched the playoff game in the main lodge, as I know people like their sports.. Overall, is it cheap - no. Is it remote- yes. Can you complete detach if you want to- yes. Was the food great - yes. Was the staff great - yes. Have they thought of most things in advance to make sure you are comfortable- yes. Can you get Wi-Fi in your room - kinda. Will you meet cool people - yes. Are the GMs active and accessible and involved with guests- yes. Can you get stuck on your way there and be stuck paying for a room you aren’t using, plus the added cost of a hotel room- yes. Are the hot tubs great and checked every day - yes. Is there any pressure to tip - no. Can you buy supplies that you may have forgotten in town or at the ranch - yes. Do they offer to stop you in town on the way from the airport - yes. Overall, if you want to get away, see a lot of different things in a short period, and support a great small business that is employing dozens of great people…this is a great spot. A great place to get out of your comfort zone with your peers, and also to sit by the fire and read a book. There’s as much peace and quiet as you want, or as much action as you can sign up for. It’s kid friendly and the days are well planned out so you get nice breaks in between activities if you want them. Great place for horse lovers, lovers of nature, and lovers of quality food and service.

Message: I photographed an elopement at Vista Verde Ranch in June this year, and I already can't wait to go back because WOW—what a place! The views are beautiful, the staff is incredibly kind and helpful, and the lodging, meals, and activities are all first class. It's remote—and that's a good thing!

Message: Think about a stunning mountain setting. Add more aspens than you’ve ever seen before and over 100 horses. Now layer in large, well-appointed cabins and the warmest, most accommodating staff you can imagine, guiding you through activities that are more enjoyable than you’re thinking. Then top it off with delicious food three times a day. That’s Vista Verde Guest Ranch.

Message: The staff was top-notch, the food was supreme, the cabins were simple and stunning, not to mention all of the included activities on the beautiful ranch. They know how to mix luxury and western so well. A very special place to stay! One of a kind, would love to visit again. Thanks!

Message: The besttttttt place I've ever been to. Everything is perfect. Whole ranch is gorgeous, people there are so sweet. They give you homely feeling. You feel like you belong there. My fiance and I got engaged there and they made sure everything was perfect. Everyone there knew about the proposal. Everyone congratulated us afterward. It was so sweet the surprise they gave us when we went back to our cabin. I'm glad my fiance picked this place to propose to me. I don't think any where else it would have been this perfect. I could go on and on about the experience there but I think it'll be best to go to the ranch and experience it yourself. You won't regret it I promise! ❤️ I'm definitely going back. My fiance and I made a plan to go back soon with our families.

Message: Vista Verde is a truly incredible place. My mom and I had the most amazing week here and can not stop talking about what a phenomenal time we both had. The staff are exceptional, from the wranglers to the guides, to those working at the front desk, everyone was so kind and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. I loved the wide array of daily activities to chose from (the horsemanship clinic, beer tasting, and photography workshop were a few of my favorites) and every single meal we ate was absolutely delicious. Thank you to everyone at VVR for making this such a special mother daughter trip, I can’t wait to come back soon!

Message: Visited for my honeymoon and I was here for a week. The staff are the nicest people I've ever met. Only ever had to introduce myself once to staff and next time I saw them they always remembered my name. This was the same for other guests too. They really went above and beyond to ensure each experience was personal and comfortable. Whatever we needed, staff was happy to oblige. Food is delicious and there is no shortage of activities. We will absolutely be repeat visitors. I can't say enough positive things about this place and I'm so happy my wife and I chose to spend our honeymoon here.

Message: Just got back from our five day trip to VVR. I don't often leave reviews, but my family had such a great time I had to share. The staff is outstanding and will go far out of the way to make sure you have what you need and are having fun. The cabins are very comfortable and updated. Living space isn't that big, but we didn't spend much time there. The food is excellent, every meal was really well prepared and unique. Everyone in my family loved it, especially my 12 and 13 year old girls (good for kids any age). If you are looking for a vacation where you stay active, get great service and meet other guests in a small family setting.. this is for you.