Please direct all media requests to:
Brady Johnson
Director of Sales and Marketing
Phone: (970) 887-3344
Fax: (970) 887-3917
bjohnson@clazyu.com
C Lazy U Ranch has been honored with the Best Value Wine List award for North America in The World of Fine Wine’s 2025 “World’s Best Wine Lists.” The ranch now advances to the global competition, with winners to be announced in September. Recognized by an esteemed international publication with over 52,000 monthly readers, this accolade highlights the ranch’s exceptional wine program and commitment to quality.
C Lazy U Ranch is featured in the latest issue of Mountain Town Magazine with the story “Find Wellness in Ranch Life” by freelance writer Shauna Farnell. The article highlights the ranch’s signature Nourish & Flourish event, showcasing the weekend’s wellness-focused programming, luxurious amenities, and scenic mountain setting. With a print circulation of 15,000, the magazine encourages readers to experience the next retreat this November.
K99.com published a story showcasing C Lazy U as one of two guest ranch resorts in Colorado. The writer calls out a recent Tik Tok from Travel + Leisure that features the ranch in a list of the best all-inclusive resorts in the U.S. K99.com is the website for KUAD-FM (99.1 FM, “K99”), a country music-formatted radio station licensed to Windsor, Colorado.
Colorado Meetings + Events noted C Lazy U in a piece about Colorado restaurants recognized by Wine Spectator, positioning the ranch as a space offering group dining.
In the July issue of Denver Life Magazine, freelance writer Jessica Hughes mentioned the ranch as an all-inclusive dude ranch offering horseback riding, in a piece about summer adventures.
We’re excited to see C Lazy U featured in Andrew Zimmern’s “Spilled Milk” newsletter! The well-known chef and restaurateur positioned C Lazy U as one of 12 ranch resorts with great dining, highlighting the wood-fired and house-made offerings and the award-winning wine list.
We’re excited to share coverage of C Lazy U in a Mommy Poppins piece, “Best Dude Ranch Vacations for Families.” Featuring horseback riding at the ranch as the headline image, the story positions C Lazy U as a fun place for teens, highlighting the dedicated programming and cabin accommodations.
We are so pleased to share C Lazy U is included in a Denver Life Magazine piece, “7 Must-Visit Dude Ranches: Saddle Up for Exclusive Colorado Ranch Vacations.” Positioned as the ranch for spa lovers, the article highlights the Lazy You Spa, mentioning the ambiance and cowboy soak experience. The story is also noted as an online exclusive in the June issue – see below.
We are pleased to share C Lazy U is featured in a Conde Nast Traveler piece, “The Best Places to Stay in and Around Rocky Mountain National Park” Written by Emily Pennington, the article positions C Lazy U as an all-inclusive stay with a world-class horseback riding program. It also highlights the spa experience, meal selections, activities and more.
We are delighted to share this article on BoutiqueHotels.org, a website that helps travelers discover the best places to stay around the world. This article highlights the best luxury dude ranches in the United States, listing C Lazy U in the second spot.
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From the Horse's Mouth
We were immediately surrounded by pleasant young men. Smiling. Happy to help. Didn't seem hurried. Willing to talk about things around the ranch. I would love to watch your orientation process for new employees. It must be amazing. I cannot tell you how many times I was addressed in different areas by my name. How people I had never seen knew who I was and took care of things for me like managing my food allergy. Amazing.
~ Christina & Brad B.., 12-30-2021
