We’re excited to share more coverage featuring C Lazy U as one of two Colorado lodging properties that made the list of USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards “Best Hotels for the Holidays.” The piece, published by Fox 31, highlights the ranch’s festive décor, cozy ambiance and breathtaking views, and various winter activities.
Ranch Blog
What to Expect From Your First Colorado Dude Ranch Vacation Sure, you’ve seen the photos of wide-open pastures, horses moving through the golden aspens, and families gathered around a roaring fire at the end of the day. But photos from someone else’s vacation don’t really tell the whole story, do they? A dude ranch &…
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
