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C Lazy U Ranch Named One of the Largest Ranches in the U.S. to Visit by Explore.com

July 24, 2025

We’re delighted that Explore.com has featured C Lazy U Ranch in “12 Of The Largest Ranches In The U.S. That You Can Actually Visit,” emphasizing our luxurious cabins and vast activities like horseback riding. Written by Jenna Intersimone, the article listed C Lazy U in the fourth spot. It also highlights a glowing Tripadvisor review that hails us as “Paradise found,” perfectly reflecting our commitment to a luxury all-inclusive Western experience.

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Colorado Expression Features C Lazy U Ranch for Quintessential Colorado Weddings

July 24, 2025

We’re thrilled that C Lazy U Ranch has been featured in Colorado Expression’s “Colorado I Dos” spotlight, highlighting us as a quintessential Colorado wedding destination. The article beautifully showcases our luxury Western ambiance, sweeping mountain vistas, and extensive amenities, from gourmet dining to the unique “Cowboy Soak” spa experience. This feature truly captures why C Lazy U, with its rich history, is the perfect backdrop for unforgettable Colorado weddings.

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C Lazy U Wins Best Value Wine List in North America

July 15, 2025

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.

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Mountain Town Magazine Spotlights C Lazy U’s Nourish & Flourish Wellness Weekend

July 15, 2025

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 Showcases C Lazy U Guest Ranch

July 3, 2025

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.

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Mommy Poppins Features C Lazy U for Family Vacations

June 24, 2025

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.

C Lazy U Positioned as THE Ranch for Spa Lovers by Denver Life Magazine

June 20, 2025

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.

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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 &…

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From the Horse's Mouth

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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