Julie Barnes

Review of Vista Verde Guest Ranch

Heaven is the word to best describe our experience...

Heaven is the word to best describe our experiences at VVR. Our family of four have been there 5 times, three times in the summer and twice in the winter season. We feel like it is our luxury home away from home. The staff are warm and friendly always making us feel special. The food is outstanding - the perfect mix of variety, healthy and decadent. There is something for everyone at meal time and they cater to all food limitations. The setting is breathtaking, surrounded by National Forest as far as the eye can see. My husband spends his time fly fishing with expert guides to ensure the experience lives up to each guest's experience level. Our girls, ages 11 and 9, love the kids program so much it is hard to pry them away to hang out with us. They safely roam free, riding bikes and going on adventures all day. The "kid wranglers" are amazing with the kids. For those who love horseback riding, the trail rides are idyllic and also customized. Whenever I am stressed at work - I visualize the views during the trail rides. We feel like the staff is family to us - they remember our preferences and take such good care of everyone. The limited number of guests really provides a serene and personalized experience. I would give VVR 10 stars if there were that many to give. We plan to return every year until hopefully our kids work there someday!