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Shorter Stay Discount: June 6-10, 2012

Horse back riding vacations for groups are wonderful at C Lazy U Ranch, near Denver ColoradoGet a taste of summer vacation at C Lazy U with this shorter stay discount, before we go full out on summer with week-long minimum stays. Save over 20% June 6-10, 2012 with a two-night minimum. $350 per person per night. Grab this quickly as it won't last long!

Groups and Weddings also welcome for an even bigger group discount!!!!

Memorial Day Savings

Memorial Day vacations at C Lazy U ranchBook your Memorial Day Weekend at the Ranch by April 15 and save big!

Kids $125 per child per night.
Children 12 and under stay at just $125 per night. That's a savings of $200 each! One child per paying adult. 

BONUS: Kids can bring a friend for free!
Kids can bring one of their friends (12 and under), absolutely free! Share the fun with a friend at no extra cost, so long as he or she stays in your cabin with you and you're booked by April 15.

Petey Paparazzi Photo Contest

Win a summer vacation at C Lazy UTake a photo with Petey this spring or summer, and you could win a 2013 Summer Vacation at the C Lazy U Ranch!

Petey is always available for photo ops at the Ranch, and Colorado Rockies fans can also snap their photos with him at the games at Coors Field in April and May (opening day is April 9). "Like" our Facebook page, then upload your best photo of you and Petey sometime between now and the end of August 2012. We'll pick our favorite shot - from the game or the ranch - and whoever snapped it wins!

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Offer only applies to one guest for standard 7 day summer stay June 9 through Aug 18, 2013. Does not include typical extras, tax or service charge. Reservation will be on a space available basis. Cannot be combined with any other specials or promotions.

Julie Goodnight Horse & Yoga Clinic for Women
May 18-21, 2012
September 21-24, 2012
October 19-22, 2012

Julie Goodnight's Horse and Yoga Clinics for Women at C Lazy U Ranch, home of perfect Horseback Riding Vacations!

The C Lazy U, in cooperation with Julie Goodnight, have put together a riding and yoga retreat for women (May and October dates) and a ranch riding adventure for adult riders of all levels (September). Take advantage of discounted rates for world-class accommodations with programming, riding, and yoga included. Some participants will bring their own horses and others will use one of the great horses at the ranch.  

The clinic sessions are fun and productive with all riders and horses working at their own pace. Julie is there to make sure you have a good time, stay safe and learn something. She is really good at putting everyone at ease and making you feel confident. From Julie’s point of view, she is there for you—not the other way around. It’s not about egos or impressing people, it’s about you and your horse and making what progress you can while you have a great time in an incredible setting.  Please visit the following link for more information: Julie Goodnight Clinic

Singer/Songwriter Week with Monty & Anna
August 12-19, 2012

Singer/Songwriter Week with Monty Powell and Anna Wilson at the C Lazy U Ranch

News from Monty & Anna:

  • Monty's new song with Keith Urban has appeared in the new movie Act of Valor, which debuted at #1! [MORE]
  • Monty, Anna and John Mayer will be representing the music industry at a State Dinner in Washington D.C. in April.
  • Anna will be recording her new LIVE DVD at Snowbasin in July.
  • Read about Anna Wilson's new album Countrypolitan Duets; also here, here and here.
C Lazy U is honored to welcome back Monty Powell and Anna Wilson for 2012! Join these two Grammy award winning artists in this popular event hosted at the C Lazy U. Last year the week sold out quickly and was featured in the Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald, Kansas City Star and Dallas Morning News.

See Monty and Anna perform live, learn the tricks of the trade from two of our nation's top songwriters and kick back and experience the Great American West with a couple of artists who call Nashville home.

  • DATES: Aug 12-19, 2012
  • All-Inclusive pricing for the week includes: Singer-Songwriter Sessions with Monty and Anna, three gourmet meals prepared each day by our executive chef, cozy accommodations, fully supervised kids program, horseback riding program and most other activities at the ranch
  • Visit Monty Powell's website
  • Visit Anna Wilson's website

Science Getaways at C Lazy U
September 16-21, 2012

Science Getaways 2012 at the C Lazy U dude ranchPhil Plait, PhD, is our resident astronomer, and he’ll be giving lectures and taking out his 8-inch Celestron telescope every night to show guests the wonders to be seen in the incredibly dark sky above the ranch. Holly Brunkal, PhD, is a rock doc who will teach us about the geology of the Rocky Mountains and help us identify features of the landscape. Dave Armstrong, PhD is a biologist who will help us understand the complicated and beautiful Colorado ecosystems around the ranch. Holly and Dave will lead nature hikes to help guests experience all the things they’ve learned about. All three scientists are outgoing, friendly, and happy to answer your questions about their field!

4 night minimum Sept 16-20. All inclusive package rate includes gourmet dining, well appointed accommodations, most activities, lectures and daily science events and activities. $355 double occupancy and $375 single occupancy. Visit the Science Getaways website. Read about Phil Plait on Forbes.com

Thanksgiving Special

Thanksgiving vacation at C Lazy U is on sale through Oct. 31Celebrate Thanksgiving with your family and our family at C Lazy U. Last year the ranch sold out quickly for Thanksgiving weekend, so book early and insure your spot plus save some money! $295 per adult and $150 per child, per person per night (kids 12 and under). 2 night minimum. Special pricing ends Oct 31, 2012 and will go up.

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Over the long and rich course of our history, the C Lazy U was the only guest ranch in North America to attain both the celebrated Five-Diamond and Five-Star ratings. However, due to changes in the grading system that would require us to incorporate certain commercial aspects to maintain our status, we have opted out as a rated resort since we felt those did not complement our unique western atmosphere. We are proud of our five star legacy and continue to honor its exceptional standards with what we term five "spur" service.

A portion of this operation is conducted on the Arapahoe National Forest under a special use permit from the U. S. Bureau of Land Management and the U. S. Forest Service.