The golden leaves have fallen, the air has turned crisp, and the turkey is almost ready for the table — it’s time for Thanksgiving! At C Lazy U, this fall holiday is one of our most special, as it truly embodies the ranch: celebrating togetherness and giving thanks to all that life has to offer. … Continue Reading »
The C Lazy U Ranch is proud to present to you our 12 Days of Christmas! ON THE TWELFTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS C LAZY U GAVE TO THEE: 12 people on the sleigh 11 horseshoe players 10 Elves a’workin’ 9 Bowls of Candy 8 Cross-Country Skiers 7 Wreaths a’hangin’ 6 Snowtubes Double-Loaded … 5 … Continue Reading »
It may be summertime (and a little hot outside!), but we’re already prepared for Christmas — and we’re spreading the Christmas cheer with a special deal to spend the holidays with us. Book before July 31 and save 10% on your Christmas stay at C Lazy U! Christmas at C Lazy U, held from December … Continue Reading »
Life gets so busy with work, school, and everyday tasks that we have to schedule in time just to sit and take a breath. There aren’t enough hours in the day to do what we’d like, and that’s what makes holidays so important. During holidays, work moves to the backburner so that we can put … Continue Reading »
I was late in saying it last year, as I got caught up in our ranch festivities, so I’m getting an early start in 2012! Hooray for Independence Day! Now, I reflected on what last July 4th was like for me, and immediately remember that everyone what quite a bit more patriotically dressed than I … Continue Reading »
Spending New Year’s Eve in a secluded ranch out in the mountains of Colorado doesn’t seem like the typical way to celebrate this holiday — there aren’t any giant, glittering globes descending from skyscrapers or throngs of clubgoers partying until the wee hours of the morning. Though those festivities are celebrated on television, they’re not … Continue Reading »
It was a clear, cold evening at the C Lazy U Ranch- my home for the past 30 years. As I made my usual end-of-day rounds, I heard a few of our staff members getting out of a truck, their talking and laughter rising into the evening air, echoing off the side of the hay … Continue Reading »
T’was the night before Christmas and all through the ranch All the people were stirring, it looked like a dance. The ornaments were hung on the Christmas Tree with care And carols, sweet music, filled the air. Then what to the children’s eyes would appear, but Santa, yes Santa, with his red suite and his … Continue Reading »
A family-owned ranch for 95 years, we look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season each year with our ranch friends and family. We may be biased, but we don’t think there’s a more perfect place to celebrate with your loved ones than C Lazy U guest ranch in Colorado! Thanksgiving … Continue Reading »
The countdown begins- only 6 days until Thanksgiving, which means only 5 days to book your Thanksgiving Ranch Vacation at the C Lazy U Ranch! With snowshoeing, and cross country skiing, not to mention skating, hockey and snowmobiling, I find myself asking, who wouldn’t want to come for a visit?! AND, on top of that- … Continue Reading »
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and of course there is no better place to spend it than with family and friends. But, how about spending your Thanksgiving family vacation in Colorado with friends and family in the heart of the Rocky Mountains just a short drive from the city with all the hard work … Continue Reading »
It’s official – winter is here! The temperatures sure are dropping this week, but the fun winter activities are just starting to heat up! If you are looking to plan a fun family winter vacation, C Lazy U dude ranch is your top choice for a wide range of winter activities to keep the … Continue Reading »
I can’t believe the end of the year is so near! We’ve had a blast making your Colorado family vacations the best experience possible in 2013 and are ready to end with a bang as we celebrate Christmas and New Years. Don’t have plans this year or still looking for something fun to do? Why … Continue Reading »
The holiday season is always said to be a magical time, but it is never so true as when you are spending it at the dude ranch. Lights twinkling across a snowy landscape, roaring fires in cozy cabins, and delicious meals every night leading up to a big feast on Christmas Eve: it’s a Christmas … Continue Reading »
YUCK! The ranch has been taken over by love this Valentine’s Day, and I for one am not for it! Take a look at what I’ve been having to deal with all day- all the classic symptoms of love have been exhibited by one or more of my comrades… really guys?! It’s enough to … Continue Reading »
Well, the holidays have come and gone here at the ranch, and things have started to “quiet down” around here. I put that into air quotes because let’s face it- when you’re as popular as me, even when there are only a dozen guests on ranch any given weekend, I am inundated with photo shoots, … Continue Reading »
Ranch Blog
It’s hard to believe that it has already been a century since C Lazy U first opened its ranch to guests — but with 100 years of accommodations comes so many memories we wanted to share and celebrate! Our luxurious dude ranch in Granby, Colorado, was originally purchased in 1919 by Wilson Smillie, and it … Continue Reading »
From the Horse's Mouth
We have been wanting to go to C Lazy U for quite a few years now and finally made the trip happen. All I could think was why did we wait so long. Our kids were so enthralled with the whole experience. The counselors were great, the horses and whole ranch experience was great, food was amazing, lodging was awesome.
