Please direct all media requests to:
Brady Johnson
Director of Sales and Marketing
Phone: (970) 887-3344
Fax: (970) 887-3917
bjohnson@clazyu.com
C Lazy U Ranch is featured in Hotel Scoop’s “C Lazy U, Colorado’s Luxury All Inclusive Ranch” by Nancy Brown. The story highlights the ranch’s accommodations, recreation, welcome gift baskets and family-style dining, as well as the Hideaway and Spa.
Hotel Scoop sees 15K unique monthly visitors.
C Lazy U Ranch’s Black Friday special is featured in Mashable’s “The best early Black Friday deals for getting out of town without going broke” by Tabitha Britt. The story was also syndicated by Yahoo Travel.
Mashable sees 11.1M+ unique monthly visitors, and Yahoo Travel has a 1.5M+ online reach.
C Lazy U Ranch’s cowboy slang guide is cited in Mental Floss’s “8 Old West Slang Words That Deserve a Cowboy Comeback” by Logan DeLoye.
Mental Floss sees 2,919,543 unique monthly visitors.
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C Lazy U Ranch is on the ballot in the Hotels category for Travel + Leisure’s 2027 World’s Best Awards. We’d love your support!
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Voting is open through February 22, 2027. Thank you for your support!
We’re excited to share that C Lazy U Ranch is included in Travel + Leisure’s “6 Best Dude Ranches in the U.S. for a Memorable Western Getaway”. Writer Evie Carrick highlights the Ranch’s century-long legacy, full-service spa, all-inclusive model, and nightly multicourse dinners.
The story also spotlights the Ranch’s wide range of recreational activities—from yoga and zip-lining to horseback riding and hiking—set across 8,500 acres of Rocky Mountain wilderness. The piece has also been syndicated by Yahoo Travel,
We’re excited to share that C Lazy U Ranch is included in SheBuysTravel’s “10 No‑Passport Family Trips Your Grown Kids and Grandkids Will Actually Want to Take With You,” a roundup of standout U.S. destinations for multigenerational travel. The story spotlights the Ranch’s summer children’s program, where kids and teens enjoy age‑specific, counselor‑led activities—from daily horseback riding to fishing, hiking, archery, and more—while adults enjoy their own Colorado adventures.
The feature has also been syndicated by The Charlotte Observer, The Sacramento Bee, and The News & Observer, extending C Lazy U’s reach across major regional news outlets. We’re honored to be recognized by SheBuysTravel as a destination where multiple generations can unplug, connect, and create lasting memories together.
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We’re excited to share that C Lazy U Ranch is included in Mountain Living’s feature, “Experience Christmas and New Year’s Eve at C Lazy U Ranch,” built around an interview with Brady Johnson, Director of Sales and Marketing. The piece highlights the Ranch’s festive traditions, from holiday decorations and wood-burning fireplaces to cookie decorating, Christmas karaoke, and Santa’s horse-drawn sleigh arrival on Christmas Eve.
The story also spotlights family-friendly winter fun, including ice hockey, horseback riding, tubing, and cross-country skiing, along with a memorable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring live music and a midnight ball drop. We’re honored to be featured by Mountain Living, which reaches more than 18,000 monthly readers, and to see our holiday traditions celebrated as a quintessential Colorado Christmas experience.
We’re excited to share that C Lazy U Ranch has been included in Travel + Leisure’s “The 10 Best All‑Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.,” where writer Lauren Dana Ellman names the Ranch her pick for families seeking a classic Colorado dude‑ranch experience. The story highlights horseback riding, seasonal activities, dedicated kids and teen programs, and the Lazy You Spa as standout amenities on the Ranch’s 8,500‑acre Rocky Mountain property.
We’re honored to be recognized by Travel + Leisure, which reaches more than 9.6 million monthly readers, reinforcing C Lazy U’s standing as a premier destination for families seeking an all‑inclusive Western escape that blends adventure, comfort, and timeless tradition.
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C Lazy U Ranch was a winner in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking No. 14 among the top 20 resorts in the Mountain West, up from No. 17 in 2025.
C Lazy U Ranch is featured in WeddingWire’s “24 Colorado Mountain Wedding Venues with the Most Amazing Views.” The article calls out the ranch’s 100-plus years in operation and the full 8,500 acres reserved for the couple on their wedding day. It also highlights fall views from the Woodsie Overlook, horse-drawn sleigh rides to the Hay Meadow, cocktails around the fire pit at the Patio House, and the honeymoon cabin.
WeddingWire is a global marketplace connecting engaged couples with local wedding professionals, reaching 1,746,579 unique monthly visitors.
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The spa was the most gorgeous spa I've ever been to, and McKinsey couldn't have been a better greeter or hostess. Kristen made my day by letting me borrow a yoga mat for my stay!
~ Anna B., 09-17-2021
