This post has been written by Retreat Leader, Cathy Woods. The views of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of C Lazy U Ranch. Event details: Find Your Inner Cowgirl through Body, Mind, Equine is a unique women’s retreat that leads participants on a journey of awareness, growth, fun, adventure and heart connections. This … Continue Reading »
Winter horseback riding in Colorado is unlike any other experience you’ll have at a dude ranch in the American West, thanks to our 8,500 acres of prime Rocky Mountain landscape. We’ve got access to some of the best horseback riding trails in Colorado, and we try our best to make sure you get a glimpse … Continue Reading »
Cathy Woods, creator of Body, Mind, Equine and Retreat Leader, gives her thoughts on why a horse & yoga retreat is the ideal gift for yourself or the women in your life. Learn more about Cathy here. Often, we give tangible things as presents, but I’ve always loved giving “experiences” to my loved ones and … Continue Reading »
This post was written and provided by Janet Solie, PA, MS, who leads the Women in the Rockies special event at C Lazy U. The stress of modern life for women is exhausting. They need an experience that allows them to step away from the daily grind to regroup and rejuvenate. This is why, three … Continue Reading »
At C Lazy U Ranch, the preeminent activity is, of course, horseback riding. Every day, guests are encouraged to mount their trusted steeds and explore our expansive ranch with the help of our experienced wranglers — even when it gets a little chilly out. Colorado winters aren’t known for being particularly severe, but there can … 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 »
When it comes to wedding planning, there is a notorious amount of preparation, details and stress — and with destination wedding planning, it can be doubled (or even tripled). Not many couples will take on the challenge of a destination wedding; in fact, only a fifth of American weddings are destination weddings, according to The … Continue Reading »
C Lazy U Ranch is more than a place to for families, friends and couples to have a memorable vacation — it can be a place to do business, host a reunion or build camaraderie at a corporate retreat. To make sure we offer the right space, we offer a variety of meeting rooms around … Continue Reading »
C Lazy U Ranch is a family-friendly place, but we make sure adults are taken care of with gourmet dining, spa treatments and all the luxurious touches you’d expect from any world-class resort. But even with all the built-in amenities and the Kids Program, which keeps the children busy during the day and plenty of … Continue Reading »
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 »
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
The C Lazy U provided the experience my family will never forget. The kids program, food, activities, cabins and staff were all outstanding. Our family learned to ride and compete in a show at the end of the week stay.
