Yee-haw! On July 24, C Lazy U Ranch celebrates 107 years of welcoming guests to experience life in the Colorado Rockies. We’re incredibly honored to be part of more than a century of true Western hospitality, and this year our anniversary carries a little extra meaning. As Colorado prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary in … Continued
At C Lazy U Ranch, horses are a foundational part of our over-a-century-long legacy. In this first installment of our Local Legends series, we’re spotlighting Abby Stover, Equestrian Operations Manager, and the expert wrangler team who care for nearly 200 horses — plus a few mischievous donkeys — and guide guests through unforgettable days in … Continue Reading »
Around this time last year, the C Lazy U Ranch community lost one of its most enduring figures. While it’s impossible to capture the full impact of Bill Fisher in words, this season naturally brings reflection and with it, deep appreciation for a man whose dedication shaped the ranch for generations. Bill began working at … Continue Reading »
The sun dips behind the Rocky Mountains, horses graze in the distance, the campfire crackles to life, and from the kitchen, the scent of rosemary, seared elk, and chocolatey richness begins to drift through the air. At C Lazy U Ranch, dinnertime is a highlight of the day, and not just because guests have worked … Continue Reading »
Music has always been a central part of the western experience. That’s why every year the Colorado Rocky Mountain sky fills with the sound of honest lyrics, soulful chords, and the spirit of authentic country storytelling at C Lazy U’s Singer Songwriter Week. Hosted by multiple-award-winning husband-and-wife duo Monty Powell and Anna Wilson, the event … Continue Reading »
After 20 years of hospitality industry experience, Jeremy Belnap has found his home in the Rocky Mountains as C Lazy U Ranch’s new General Manager. We’re beyond thrilled to have Jeremy leading the C Lazy U luxury dude ranch family, and wanted to take the opportunity to get to know him a little better. Related: … Continue Reading »
Running the best all-inclusive guest ranch in the West isn’t just about offering the finest in accommodations and amenities – it’s also about making guests feel like a welcome inclusion into the C Lazy U family. At our award-winning dude ranch and child-friendly resort, your family is our family, and there’s incredible fun and lasting … Continued
This year, C Lazy U dude ranch and guest resort is overjoyed in welcoming back MacKenzie Brenneman as our Children’s Program Manager. It’s been three years since MacKenzie worked her magic at the ranch, so we sat down with her for an interview about life, the ranch, and her incredible role with the children at … Continued
What makes for exceptional fine dining? While ingredients and culinary ideas serve an important part, the secret ingredient for excellence in the kitchen is a passionate and driven team. Enter Tim Wishon, the inspiring superstar Sous Chef that helps create perfect dining experiences at C Lazy U Ranch. Tim’s initiative, effort, and will to achieve … Continued
For decades, C Lazy U Ranch’s Children’s and Teens Program has helped children from toddlers to teens build skill and have incredible adventures out in the American West. But, contrary to how it may seem, good old fashioned dude ranch fun doesn’t just appear out of thin air – it takes a hard-working team to … Continued
If you haven’t checked out our social feed in a while, you might not have met our newest social media personality: Branding Brady! While he may be new to your social media feed, Brady Johnson has been with the ranch since 2007. Whether you see him when you’re on the ranch, buying ranch property, or … Continue Reading »
As the premier guest ranch of the West, C Lazy U boasts a rich history and a thrilling future. Whether you’ve visited us year after year or just love staying up-to-date with the latest C Lazy U news, we have a challenge for you: how well do you really know our dude ranch? We’ve put … Continue Reading »
For decades, our Kids and Teens Program has served toddlers, teens, and every child in between, making it a perfect place to vacation with kids. This year, the program is welcoming back an old friend: Diane Hefter, who served as the ranch’s Head Kids Counselor in 1996. After years of working with children in various … Continue Reading »
Guests at C Lazy U are always wowed by the ranch’s natural beauty, but it’s our passionate staff that makes the ranch the dude ranch resort it is — especially our Head Wrangler, Bill Fisher. This year, we’re celebrating Bill’s 60th year at the ranch. He’s a recognizable fixture around these parts, as he is … Continue Reading »
Photographers, practice your quick draw. The photographer’s dilemma at C Lazy U is keeping the cameras close at hand and ready to shoot at all times. The photo-worthy moments just keep coming. We’ve hosted hundreds of photographers over the years, from pros with lenses as long as their arms to Instagram stars who work their … Continue Reading »
A great ranch is made up of many things: well trained horses, well-appointed cabins, fine dining and spectacular views. Here at the C Lazy U Ranch we know that we couldn’t truly be “Colorado’s Premier Guest Ranch” without our amazing and loyal employees. For that reason we’d like to introduce you to the members of … Continue Reading »
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Yee-haw! On July 24, C Lazy U Ranch celebrates 107 years of welcoming guests to experience life in the Colorado Rockies. We’re incredibly honored to be part of more than a century of true Western hospitality, and this year our anniversary carries a little extra meaning. As Colorado prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary in…
From the Horse's Mouth
It was absolutely wonderful! We had Harper as a wrangler a couple times and Olivia once, and they were so encouraging and kind, and, I felt, thoughtful, both about the trails they took us on and about our fit/comfort level with the horses. We all felt like Amy did a perfect job matching us with our horses, and under the wranglers' instruction/guidance, we even had fun trying out trotting and loping!
~ Jen O., 09-16-2021
