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Why C Lazy U Offers the Ultimate Horseback Riding Vacation

Embark on a journey unlike any other at C Lazy U Ranch, where horseback riding isn’t just an activity — it’s a breathtaking opportunity to connect with nature and the authentic spirit of the American West. While there are numerous dude ranches across the country, few match the dedication and care we put into our … Continue Reading »

Why C Lazy U Is The Best Corporate Retreat Location In The West

Picture a place where meetings blend seamlessly with outdoor adventures, where team-building exercises unfold against the backdrop of majestic mountains, and where productivity flourishes in an atmosphere of authentic Western freedom. If you’re looking for a place to host a show-stopping team-building retreat or corporate event, look no further than C Lazy U Ranch in … Continue Reading »

A Day in the Life of a C Lazy U Donkey

C Lazy U isn’t just a guest ranch and award-winning resort — we’re also a fully functioning dude ranch, upholding over 100 years of Western tradition. In addition to our herd of over 200 horses, C Lazy U is home to a variety of ranch animals, including our fan-favorite staff members: Tilly & Wilbur the … Continue Reading »

The Top Reasons to Visit C Lazy U for Christmas Vacation

Looking to add some extra magic to your holiday season? Escape to a place where lights twinkle across the perfect winter landscape, where fires roar in cozy cabins, and where every meal is as grand as a Christmas feast — it’s a family winter vacation that’s only seen in storybooks, paintings, and at the best … Continue Reading »

Why You Should Plan a Winter Wedding at C Lazy U Ranch

Choosing a date for your big day is most likely the first big decision you’ll make about your wedding — and it’s not an easy one. All of the seasons have their own appeal, but the most underrated season might just be the perfect way to add magic and elegance while setting your wedding apart … Continue Reading »

Meet the New C Lazy U General Manager: Jeremy Belnap

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 »

What Happens on a Dude Ranch in Winter?

At C Lazy U guest ranch in Granby, Colorado we’re more than just an all-inclusive resort, we’re also a full-time, authentic working dude ranch. For more than a hundred years we’ve been preserving the traditions of the American West, and part of that means working and playing hard throughout the snowy months in our own … Continue Reading »

Become Your Best Self in 2024 at C Lazy U Ranch 

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions in 2024 to be more adventurous? Or maybe you’ve resolved to relax more, to take more vacations, to spend more time with the family, or just to try something you’ve never done before? Whatever the answer, C Lazy U Ranch in Granby – Colorado’s premiere luxury dude ranch … Continue Reading »

A Q&A with C Lazy U’s Wedding Coordinator

Is your ideal wedding a mix of Western spirit and fairy tale elegance, all nestled amidst the rugged grandeur of the Colorado Rocky Mountains? At C Lazy U luxury dude ranch in Granby, Colorado, the perfect mountain wedding is a dream countless couples have turned into reality — but what goes into orchestrating such an … Continue Reading »

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There comes a point on a lot of resort weekends where you realize you didn’t actually escape anything. All the BS and frustrations have followed you to paradise, and you’re still stuck waiting on dinner reservations, scrambling to reserve a pool chair, and listening to the cacophony blasting out of a stranger’s iPad speakers. Are…

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From the Horse's Mouth

Room was nice and cozy, loved the fireplace and the housekeeping was great!

~ Jeana B., 10-16-2021

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