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C Lazy U Ranch Receives a Glowing Review from Kara Niessen

October 17, 2022

C Lazy U Ranch hosted Kara Niessen, and her feedback is glowing:

“I had a WONDERFUL experience. It’s truly a special place. Every staff member was kind, welcoming and overall phenomenal. The ranch itself was GORGEOUS. The horses were amazing. And the food was to die for. My cabin was perfect… I could go on and on! Loved every moment. They make it very easy to say nice things about C Lazy U!”

You can find Kara on Instagram @kara_wandering

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I'm still blissed out after our weekend at the ranch. Philip and I have traveled all over the state and truly, it was one of the best trips we've ever had. Thanks so much for extending the experience to us. Although ranch stays are trending and there are so many options in Colorado, I don't think I really understood the allure until visiting for myself. For one, I'm so glad we went in the wintertime. In chatting with the staff (who were all fabulous — service was a big stand-out feature), I got the impression that January-March is a quiet season. But man, are people missing out. We saw so much wildlife, enjoyed guided experiences with such intimate groups, and had a level of privacy I've never come across at an all-inclusive resort. The activities were abundant, the facilities and rental gear were high quality, and the food! The wine pairing dinner was an unexpected surprise and again, so intimate and enjoyable. The whole experience was such a treat. Thank you again. High praise all around. There's really so much to love about the destination.

~ Abigail B., 01-24-2025

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C Lazy U was voted #7 Best Dude Ranch by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards 2026
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C Lazy U Ranch is a 2025 winner of the Conde Nast Readers' Choice Awards
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2025
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