To help you prepare, be safe and have fun around the horses, C Lazy U Ranch would like to offer some helpful tips to our beginner riders to enhance your experience as much as possible. What to Wear When riding a horse it’s important to make sure your legs are completely covered as the skin … Continue Reading »
The C Lazy U Guest Ranch prides itself on giving guests an authentic Western experience. Visitors to C Lazy U feel the western atmosphere while on horseback riding throughout the Rocky Mountains, in the rustic charm of their luxury guest accommodations and even during meals when the ranch’s expert culinary team whip up everything from … Continue Reading »
For so many anglers, both amateur and pro, there’s nothing quite like Colorado in the summertime. Colorado fly fishing is some of the best to be had. For a fly fishing vacation with exclusive access to private territory and trained guides, C Lazy U is ready with an Orvis-certified experience for all skill levels – … Continue Reading »
Is your workplace in need of a team building getaway or corporate retreat? Signs you may be due for some breakaway time together include: team members that do a lot of grumbling under their breath, colleagues who don’t really say much at all, a team that falls prey to all sorts of distractions in the … Continue Reading »
Brides- and grooms-to-be have a million wedding decisions to make. Indoors or outdoors? Big or small? Traditional or contemporary? Live band or a DJ? Season is another big one – spring, summer, fall, and winter all have their pros and cons.Winter weddings may be less favored than summertime nuptials, but a snow-white wedding day done … Continue Reading »
Having young kids doesn’t mean that parents need to give up celebrating a romantic Valentine’s Day (nor do you have to rely on the grandparents to take the tykes). Make Valentine’s an extra special event by planning a fun mini getaway that the whole family will enjoy and that is specifically designed to give you … Continue Reading »
We are proud to announce that C Lazy U was ranked not only the #1 resort in Colorado, but also the fourth best resort in the entire U.S., as well as the 13th in the world by Conde’ Nast Traveler magazine! And we invite you to come and find out why! Whether it’s because of … Continue Reading »
We’re often asked “what, exactly, is a dude ranch?” We’ve explained what they are and how they came about way back when in the early 1900s. Now we’re ready to clear up some notions (both true and false) that some folks may have about dude ranch vacations. Here are a few myths about spending time … Continue Reading »
Those Lazy crazy days of summer may be coming to an end, but August is particularly good month to relax. Official ‘Lazy Day’ is recognized on August 10, and National Relaxation day falls on August 15. August is the month to claim your vacation days (or just play hooky) and do absolutely nothing at all. … Continue Reading »
We recently asked our fans on Facebook to share their favorite memory of the ranch. You all did not disappoint! Thanks for sharing your memories and making us smile, laugh, and reminisce on great times with you. We learned you love the oasis of fun and relaxation that a vacation at the ranch provides. Also, … Continue Reading »
Ranch Blog
C Lazy U Ranch has been turning city-slickers into (moderately) rough-riding cowboys for nigh on a century now, and our clinic of western skillsmanship doesn’t end there. We’re staffed full of all the best in the West, allowing you to up your game in the saddle, in the river, on the shooting range, or even…
From the Horse's Mouth
It was so wonderful. We all had a great time, but my four-year-old in particular was just thrilled with everything he got to experience. My mom asked him, "What was better, Disney World or the dude ranch?" He didn't hesitate: "Dude ranch!" And he made me pretend to be a horse doing the jingle last night when we had to come upstairs for bathtime, so he could be Brooks, one of the ranch hands we met. What a special place.
~ J. LaRusso, 08-10-2025
