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Wine on the Ranch with Sommelier Tony Collier

At C Lazy U Ranch, we take our wine pretty seriously – and because of this we’re proud to have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for seven years in a row. With contending restaurants hailing from famous wine regions like Napa Valley, maintaining a wine list worthy of this outstanding honor is no … Continue Reading »

C Lazy U – An Award-Winning Vacation Destination

Situated on 8,500 acres, C Lazy U guests can take in breathtaking Colorado landscapes, participate in once-in-a-lifetime activities, enjoy gourmet food prepared by our in-house chef, and make life-long memories. With all this to offer, it’s no wonder that C Lazy U continues to earn recognition year after year. In 2020, C Lazy U has … Continue Reading »

CLU Tops Conde Nast Traveler’s Best Resorts in Colorado

Since 2014, C Lazy U Ranch has been honored to be listed among some of the greatest resorts, hotels and destinations in Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, for the 2018 awards, we’re even prouder: thanks to our guests all over the world, C Lazy U Ranch has been named the best … Continue Reading »

C Lazy U Ranch Ropes in the Awards

For those who work hard at keeping C Lazy U one of the best dude ranches in Colorado, the greatest reward is a happy, relaxed and rejuvenated guest — but we always appreciate an award! Over the past year, CLU has been honored with a whole heap of awards for the ranch’s accommodations, spa offerings, … Continue Reading »

Lux Names C Lazy U ‘Best All-Inclusive Luxury Dude Ranch’

With nearly 100 years’ experience, we’re confident that we’ve perfected the art of providing guests with a once-in-a-lifetime dude ranch vacation: a mix of rugged ranch activities and the luxury of a five-star resort. Thanks to LUX magazine, we know we’ve truly mastered that balancing act — C Lazy U Ranch has been named the … Continue Reading »

C Lazy U Ranch Wins Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Gourmet dining paired with fine wines may not have been on the menu for real cowboys in Colorado back in yesteryear, but it is now for guests at C Lazy U Ranch. We’ve worked hard to make sure that we offer only the best in food and beverages— and now, having been awarded the Wine … Continue Reading »

C Lazy U Recognized as Premier Wine Destination by Wine Spectator

What’s the best way to unwind after a long day of horseback riding along amazing Rocky Mountain trails? A premium glass (or bottle) of wine of course! C Lazy U Guest Ranch prides itself on our superior service, and that includes a world-renowned, carefully cultivated wine list! Our hard work, careful selections, and dedication to … Continue Reading »

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Fall foliage is here! There’s so many ways to soak up the beautiful amber and gold as they sweep through the mountains; you can drive a scenic byway, hike a mountain trail, or even see the Autumn foliage by train. All are fantastic options for connecting with both nature and the spirit of the season.…

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From the Horse's Mouth

We loved chatting with the ranch hands and learning all about the history of C Lazy U. Special call out for Ally who was so friendly and showed us an excellent and adventurous ride all while making us feel welcome. Spencer's stories were fantastic and we appreciated him sharing his experiences all while having a great time exploring the trails. Franny was so helpful and attentive during the clinical sessions. I took lessons as a kid and never got so much one-on-one help with my posture and horsemanship. Though we were rusty, she made us feel so comfortable. We were both nervous but she put us immediately at ease. Thanks to the ranch hands for such a wonderful experience!

~ Laura N., 10/15/2021

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