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Fine Dining Experience at C Lazy U

Fine Dining Meets Casual Family Gatherings in the Rocky Mountains

C Lazy U Ranch has expanded and elevated the treasured “home on the range” dining experience at our Colorado guest ranch by providing decadent and wholesome curated meals, as a part of our all-inclusive program.

As guests of the ranch gather indoors or out for the perfect cocktail and appetizers, the Chef is putting the finishing touches on his original daily creations.  The sumptuous aromas swirl around you and the feel of home and family naturally settles in.

Each Season Defines the Dining Experience at C Lazy U Ranch

During C Lazy U’s family seasons families share breakfast and lunch together daily, then go their separate ways for dinner. Kids eat with their friends, play games, and get ready for the evening entertainment while fully supervised by counselors. Parents retreat to an adults-only setting to chat with old friends, enjoy fine wine and a crafted multi-course gourmet dining experience.  Kids and parents reunite after dinner for the evening’s activity and ice cream at the Patio House, before closing out another fantastic entry in their dude ranch diaries.  The family seasons include Martin Luther King Weekend, Presidents’ Weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, Summer (June thru August), Labor Day Weekend, Christmas, and New Year’s.

Throughout the remainder of the year, C Lazy U Ranch, caters to the guests or groups on ranch.  Most meals are served together as a family or group.  Kid’s selections are always available, and the ranch caters to the most detailed dietary restrictions and requests by hand crafting individual plates. 

Food & Wine Global Tastemakers award for 2023
45-Day Dry-Aged Ribeye steak
45-Day Dry-Aged Beef Ribeye, Polenta cheddar fries, Rosemary Demi-Glace (more food photos below)

The Dining Experience

The Cuisine

Wood-fired, farm-inspired, seasonal menus ensure your palate is always presented with the best nature has to offer. Anchored in the tried-and-true fare of the Great American West – aged beef, fresh trout, rack of lamb, cheeses and homemade breads – designed with Chef’s delectable twists, our menu also takes you on flavorful journeys.

World-Class Wines and Fine Hand-Crafted Brews

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2024
the Adega Wine Room at C Lazy U Ranch

The ranch Sommelier’s goal is to delight discerning palates and encourage tasting explorations. C Lazy U’s wine cellar, recognized annually with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, features hard to find wines and a vast collection of over 400 varietals that hail from famous, world-class vintners and boutique local vineyards.

We Must Admit. . .

At C Lazy U Ranch, we believe every meal here is as much a part of your daily adventures as any of our exhilarating guest-ranch activities! The ranch is proud of its culinary team led by the Executive Chef and his team. 


Tony Collier, Sommelier

Meet the Sommelier

In the early 2000s Tony Collier discovered the beauty of pairing food and wine while enjoying a bottle of 1991 Monte Bello Ridge and a bone-in prime cut filet. From then on he dedicated 7 years to building his sommelier skills. After that he spent 7 years in Dallas, TX running a wine bar. Tony even enjoys his passion for food and wine in his time off and says, “I’ve spent nearly all of my vacation time over the past 10 years visiting wine regions around the world tasting local food and wine honing in my passion for both.”

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Where the Journey Began Shawn first found C Lazy U Ranch the way many do: through his daughter’s love of horses. Searching for a vacation that would feed her passion and offer the family something new, the Kaletas landed at our slice of the Rocky Mountains, and things just clicked. “We first visited in 2020…

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From the Horse's Mouth

I have never been to a place where EVERY employee is so nice!!! Everyone I encountered was kind, had a good attitude, and went out of their way to be helpful. That shows a lot of attention to detail. Also the activities were amazing. The food was also excellent. My kids did not want to leave. This was one of the best vacations I have been on! Thank you all so much. The water bottle and chapstick was a nice touch. They both came in handy.

~ Brandon & Carly R., 02-01-2022

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