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Trips to Discover magazine named C Lazy U Ranch as one of the Top 9 Luxury Wilderness Ranch Vacation destinations. The article cites the ranch’s famous gourmet food and the indoor heated arena as reasons for for AAA to describe the ranch as “posh” but with a “genuine ranch feel”.
The Wherever Family Magazine featured C Lazy U Ranch in a round-up of best Fall riding destinations for families. The author recommends C Lazy U for families with young children because the ranch has riding instruction and opportunities for even beginners — whether adult or children.
Relax as the natural surroundings embrace you with treatments tailored to your specific needs.
For the third year in a row, C Lazy U Ranch received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and Colorado Hotel Magazine kindly featured our accomplishment in their Fall 2018 issue. Our sommelier Elise Blann was also mentioned.
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The Denver Business Journal took notice of C Lazy U Ranch’s awards in the 2018 Travel+Leisure 2018 World’s Best Awards! C Lazy U Ranch ranked #74 in the world’s hotels and was the only Colorado property to make that list! The Ranch also scooped up 6th-best resort hotel in the continental U.S. and the No. 3 resort hotel in the American West as well.
In the August 2018 issue of Sunset Magazine, the editors list their 2018 Travel Awards, and C Lazy U Ranch is thrilled to be first runner-up in the category “Hotels that Impress”!
Cowboys & Indians Magazine published a very informative article featuring wine recommendations from our new sommelier, Elise Blann. Read the article for some great summer wine recommendations and even find out Elise’s favorite C Lazy U dish pairing!
DestinationColorado.com was kind enough to publish the news that C Lazy U Ranch won three awards from Travel + Leisure in 2018, and even made the Top 100 Best Hotels in the World list!
GRANBY, COLO. – JULY 11, 2018 – C Lazy U, Colorado’s premier luxury guest ranch getaway, was awarded in three different awards lists in the 2018 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, a first-time honor for the property known for its genuine service and legendary western hospitality. C Lazy U, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2019, was ranked No. 74 of the top 100 hotels in the world, and the only Colorado property to make the list; No. 6 of the top 15 continental U.S. resort hotels; and No. 3 of the top 10 resort hotels in the American west.
The ranch received the awards on account of online voting from loyal travelers and guests. Feedback from guests, including, “as someone who has been fortunate enough to travel to 86 countries, I can say that C Lazy U ranks at the very top of the list … the accommodations and activities are excellent,” and “C Lazy U is perhaps the best family vacation we’ve ever had. We’ve been seven times and are going back again!” helped propel the ranch into the three awards lists.
“We are humbled to receive these honors and join this list after many years of hard work,” said David Craig, general manager of C Lazy U. “Everything we do at C Lazy U is centered around offering the very best experience we can to each and every guest. To read some of the fan feedback that accompanies the announcement of these lists is truly touching and so rewarding.”
For more than 20 years, Travel + Leisure has enlisted their loyal travel consumers to share their knowledge of the world’s best travel options. Travel + Leisure is one of the travel industry’s most respected publications, with a readership largely compromised of sophisticated world travelers. The magazine’s 2018 World’s Best awards are announced online at https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best and in the August 2018 issue – and includes rankings of the best hotels, cities, airlines and more.
Family Traveller recently published a round-up of the best ranches for family-friend vacations. Drawing on the knowledge of Gene Kilgore, the world’s premier expert in dude ranches and owner of Top50ranches.com where C Lazy U is listed as a Premier Ranch, Family Traveler included C Lazy U in the round up.
Ranch Blog
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…
From the Horse's Mouth
Food was absolutely outstanding!!!!! The best for every meal.
~ Matt F., 09-15-2021
