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Brady Johnson
Director of Sales and Marketing
Phone: (970) 887-3344
Fax: (970) 887-3917
bjohnson@clazyu.com
We’re pleased to announce C Lazy U has been named among the top 10 resorts in two categories of the USA Today 10Best 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Ranch is ranked no. 8 in the “best all-inclusive resorts” and no. 10 in the “best family resorts”. Both lists highlight the cabin accommodations and year-round activities.
We are pleased to share that Sky-Hi News published a feature story, “C Lazy U Ranch holds fast to Western traditions for over a century” highlighting the ranch’s historic timeline. With numerous historical images scattered throughout, the article also mentions C Lazy U’s mission to continue to preserve the land with conservation easements, its award recognitions, and its overcoming of crises, including COVID and the wildfire.
We are delighted to share that Aislyn Greene from AFAR recently wrote an in-depth piece, “Why This 100-Year-Old Ranch in Colorado Is One of America’s Most Coveted Stays”, on C Lazy U Ranch. She shares a deep dive into what makes C Lazy U a special place for travelers – from highlighting the ranch’s location and 105-year history to mentioning the guest demographic and family and kid programming, to noting the commitment to horsemanship and year-round recreational offerings. Beginning with a description of her experience on the property, the story details the cabin accommodations, dining and beverage program, unparalleled staff and service, wellness amenities, including the new Lazy You Hideaway, and much more.
We’re thrilled to share that LA Family Travel included C Lazy U in “Giddy Up At These 6 Incredible Family Horseback Riding Vacations” acknowledging the ranch’s numerous award recognitions and highlighting the cabin accommodations, year-round activities, and kids’ and teens’ program.
We’re so delighted that C Lazy U was featured in a Lonely Planet article, “Lonely Plan-it: How to plan a dude ranch vacation” highlighting C Lazy U’s cabin accommodations, and activity and culinary offerings.
We’re pleased to share that C Lazy U was included in a USA Today 10Best piece, “These 10 all-inclusive family resorts feel just like the ‘Yellowstone’ TV series”. Highlighting C Lazy U as having been operating for more than a century, just like the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch in the TV series, the article features the ranch’s offerings, such as horseback riding, fly fishing, spa services, and gourmet dining.
Happy to share C Lazy U is included in a Luxury Travel Magazine piece about the top family-friendly travel destinations. The ranch is positioned as ideal for family reunions and celebrations, highlighting the various activities, gourmet dining and upscale accommodations.
You can read the article here.
We’re pleased to announce the Ranch has been selected a winner of Oprah Daily’s inaugural 2024 Hotel O-Wards, recognized for its wellness retreats.
The awards have exclusively been announced in a special edition Travel issue published on Apple News or download a pdf.
The official announcement is available here on Oprah Daily.
We are delighted to share C Lazy U Ranch was recognized again with the Best of Award of Excellence in the Wine Spectator 2024 Restaurant Awards. Click here to view the online placement; should you be interested, you can read more about the awards here.
Ranch Blog
If you’ve admired the graceful gait of our horses’ hooves on the trail, or paid close attention to their rhythmic clatter during a trot, you might find yourself wondering: why do horses even need shoes? They’re originally wild animals, after all, so aren’t their hooves tough enough to handle anything nature throws at them? While…
From the Horse's Mouth
Room was nice and cozy, loved the fireplace and the housekeeping was great!
~ Jeana B., 10-16-2021
