Pluspunten
I worked here for a total of 5 seasons, one of which was this past summer after a 2.5 year "hiatus." The ranch is situated in the most beautiful location. You will spend your season with 50-60 other staff members who are carefully and diligently interviewed and selected in order to maintain a wonderful work culture. The upper management do a fabulous job training and teaching staff about the mission of the ranch, as well as implementing that throughout the seasons. It is hard work, but extremely rewarding. You are able to participate in almost all of the activities the ranch offers. It is the healthiest mindset and one of the most fulfilling places I've ever worked.
Minpunten
These are "cons" that actually become "pros": - Limited internet - No cell service - Remote living (40 minutes outside of Steamboat). - Work on holidays
Pluspunten
VVR really cares about their staff. I made some life long friends there and have definitely experienced personal growth.
Minpunten
Although it is extremely beautiful and lots to do outdoors, it is a little drive to town. Good thing that Amazon/UPS ship there well.
Pluspunten
-Gorgeous place to live and work, lots of fun activities on the ranch and in town. -Good tips split evenly between all employees except for management. -Housing is actually pretty good for a seasonal job. Food is great--three meals provided every day except for saturday evenings. "Luxury" aspect certainly shows. -Fun work envirnoment, I got along well with most of my coworkers. -Upper management is wonderful, genuinely willing to help and will go above and beyond to make sure you are doing well. Very nice and form genuine connections with each employee. -Management would occasionally plan activites on/off the ranch and off work for employees. Many people also go on weekend trips during their time off. Not difficult to get days off. -Genuine once in a lifetime experience, you will walk away with new friends and many, many stories to tell.
Minpunten
-Living and working with the same people can get very tiring and will create for some drama. -Cliques form which can sometimes be isolating. -Definitely leans way more conservative in terms of the types of people that work on/visit the ranch. As a queer person, I always felt slightly uncomfortable but never had any directly bad experiences with anyone, but I did feel like an odd one out at times. -Can sometimes feel repetitive, boring, and physically isolating. Also somewhat difficult to ever feel like you are off the clock since you are around guests and must maintain a "guestable" appearance/behavior during meals or if you participate in the evening activities like barn dance or music night.