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DENVER, Colo. – June 27, 2013 – Today, C Lazy U, Colorado’s premier luxury guest ranch getaway, announces the launch of its new, more user-friendly website.

The website, created by web designer Margaret Pickard, includes a new, more visually-appealing design; “hot buttons,” directing guests to popular items, and making information easier to find; and a new hosting platform that allows for easier updating, optimal integration into current web browsing systems, and allows visitors the capability to subscribe to updates, in order to receive timely content from the Ranch.

“From a design perspective, we opted to keep the overall look and feel of C Lazy U’s previous website,” said Pickard. “However, we modernized the user interface and back-end technology, and made it slightly more sleek and cohesive.”

Additionally, with the launch of the new site, the Ranch is also introducing mobile-friendly templates for those browsing the site on smartphones and tablet devices. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay-Per-Click advertising will also be increased.

“Although C Lazy U itself has been in existence for nearly a century, and we encourage our guests to disconnect and enjoy the Ranch’s beautiful surroundings when they’re with us, we realize the importance of ensuring that we’re also utilizing the most up-to-date systems and technology when it comes to our web presence,” said Brady Johnson, director of sales and marketing at C Lazy U. “We’re excited to launch the new site, and think our current – and prospective – guests will enjoy its design and features.”

About C Lazy U

Known for its superior service, C Lazy U is Colorado’s premier luxury guest ranch getaway. Located in Grand County and easily accessible from Denver, C Lazy U is one of the few remaining places where guests can experience a vacation far from the stresses of everyday life and filled with the rich traditions of the American West. C Lazy U features a collection of 38 rustically-elegant cabin accommodations, fine dining, a full-service “Lazy U” spa, and 8,500 acres of adventure. Limitless family activities include horseback riding, a second-to-none children’s program, swimming, tennis, bicycling, hiking, fishing, hunting, yoga, a zip line and ropes course, trap shooting, archery, snow tubing, ice hockey and skating on a Zamboni-groomed pond, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and more. For those who visit C Lazy U and never want to leave, private ownership opportunities are also available. For additional information, visit www.clazyu.com, or call (970) 887-3344.

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In the Travel Tidbits section, Points North Atlanta features the C Lazy U Ranch under the heading “Go West, Stay Cool.”

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New Studies Show Direct Link between Time Outdoors & Enhanced Creativity and Problem Solving, Creating Even More Demand for Meetings & Retreats at C Lazy U

DENVER, Colo. – April 9, 2013 – 2012 was a landmark year Colorado’s premier guest ranch, C Lazy U. Due in part to its beautiful location and numerous capital improvements, executive retreats and group events doubled year-over-year from 2011 at the 94-year-old C Lazy U ranch, and the growth is expected to continue into 2013.

“Recent studies indicate that spending active time outdoors, and away from electronic devices improves creativity and problem solving by as much as 50 percent,” said David Craig, General Manager of C Lazy U. “While we offer state of the art meeting technology and amenities to hold effective and successful meetings and corporate retreats, we also offer our groups an extraordinary beautiful setting and wholesome activities that improve team building and reduce the stresses of everyday life.”

In addition to its unparalleled natural setting, C Lazy U’s commitment to excellence is reflected in the property’s continual upgrades and renovations. Over the past five years, C Lazy U has been working diligently to complete property-wide upgrades, including upgrading meeting facilities and services; adding a rope course and zip line, especially popular for team building exercises; and, purchasing a new Belgian draft horse team to offer unique activities for groups such as sleigh and hay rides as well as a distinctive amenity for other ranch events and weddings. All 38 guest accommodations recently underwent a full renovation, which is nearly complete. The Sunset Cabins will be complete in time for this year’s first corporate event in April, kicking off the ranch’s jam-packed calendar.

C Lazy U can accommodate groups up to 80 participants, and groups of 40 or more have the option of booking the Ranch exclusively. Offering a variety of multi-purpose spaces capable of handling most meeting requirements, C Lazy U also offers groups the opportunity to partake in unique team building activities, only possible in a secluded locale such as C Lazy U. From a ropes course and zip line, to horsemanship and cattle roping clinics to tee pee building and amazing race style scavenger hunts, C Lazy U offers out of the box team building activities.

Note about cattle pushing availability: The ranch plans to bring back this activity in the future as soon as fire-damaged pastures recover and are producing vital nutritional growth.

About C Lazy U

Known for its superior service, C Lazy U is Colorado’s premier luxury guest ranch getaway. Located in Grand County and easily accessible from Denver, C Lazy U is one of the few remaining places where guests can experience a vacation far from the stresses of everyday life and filled with the rich traditions of the American West. C Lazy U features a collection of 38 rustically-elegant cabin accommodations, fine dining, a full-service “Lazy U” spa, and 8,500 acres of adventure. Limitless family activities include horseback riding, a second-to-none children’s program, swimming, tennis, bicycling, hiking, fishing, hunting, yoga, a zip line and ropes course, trap shooting, archery, snow tubing, ice hockey and skating on a Zamboni-groomed pond, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and more. For those who visit C Lazy U and never want to leave, private ownership opportunities are also available. For additional information, visit www.clazyu.com, or call (970) 887-3344.

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GRANBY, Colo. – April 2, 2013 – C Lazy U Guest Ranch, Colorado’s original and premier luxury guest ranch getaway, announces the appointment of David Craig as general manager. Craig joins C Lazy U with 26 years of diverse hospitality experience, including high-level positions with resorts, luxury hotels and membership clubs.

“I am extremely excited to once again serve as the general manager at one of the top lodging properties in Colorado,” said Craig. “C Lazy U has long been known for its superior service, and I’m looking forward to utilizing my experience to continue to offer guests that high level of hospitality.”

Craig has a long and established history with C Lazy U. Most recently, he served as senior vice president at the luxury vacation club Inspirato, whose premier lodging offerings include C Lazy U. Prior to that, he honed his five-star hospitality and service skills in the role of general manager at Denver’s celebrated luxury boutique hotel, Hotel Teatro. During his tenure there, he briefly oversaw C Lazy U Ranch as well, while the ranch consulted with Hotel Teatro’s ownership group, DiNapoli Capital Partners. Previously, Craig held management roles at Aspen’s Hotel Jerome, Snowmass’ Stonebridge Inn and Denver’s Inverness Hotel Resort & Conference Center.

Craig serves as Chairman of the Board of the Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association.

About C Lazy U

Known for its superior service, C Lazy U is Colorado’s premier luxury guest ranch getaway. Located in Grand County and easily accessible from Denver, C Lazy U is one of the few remaining places where guests can experience a vacation far from the stresses of everyday life and filled with the rich traditions of the American West. C Lazy U features a collection of 38 rustically-elegant cabin accommodations, fine dining, a full-service “Lazy U” spa, and 8,500 acres of adventure. Limitless family activities include horseback riding, a second-to-none children’s program, swimming, tennis, bicycling, hiking, fishing, hunting, yoga, a zip line and ropes course, trap shooting, archery, snow tubing, ice hockey and skating on a Zamboni-groomed pond, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and more. For those who visit C Lazy U and never want to leave, private ownership opportunities are also available. For additional information, visit www.clazyu.com, or call (970) 887-3344.

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Eileen Ogintz writes in the Chicago Tribune about her recent winter vacation with kids at the C Lazy U.

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Equitrekking.com features the C Lazy U in their article about dude ranch weddings in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming.

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Chevrolet.com lists C Lazy U’s New Year’s Eve party in their article on “Other Places to Be on New Year’s Eve.”

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This winter, take your family to C Lazy U, Colorado’s premier guest ranch, for unlimited winter fun! Known for its superior service, C Lazy U is one of the few remaining places where guests can experience a vacation far from the stresses of everyday life, and filled with the rich traditions of the American West. This winter, C Lazy U offers families a vacation package that includes a fourth night free, and seemingly endless winter activities to top it off! C Lazy U features a collection of 38 rustically-elegant cabin accommodations, fine dining, a full-service “Lazy U” spa, and 8,500 acres of adventure.

The “Winter Wonderland” package, more than 25% off à la carte rack rates, includes:

• Complimentary fourth night when you book three
• Luxurious cabin accommodations
• Three gourmet meals per day
• All ranch-sponsored activities

Nightly rates start at $325 per adult and $125 per child. Package requires a four-day minimum stay, Wednesdays through Mondays only. Valid Jan. 2 through March 24, 2013, excluding Feb. 15-18, 2013. Some restrictions apply. Not valid retroactively on existing reservations. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. To book, call (970) 887-3344. www.clazyu.com

The Denver Post congratulates the C Lazy U for being named one of the Top 5 Holiday Event Venues in Colorado, by VenuePlease.com

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The NBC News Travel Section suggests families escape “turkey turmoil” and take a Thanksgiving Vacation at the C Lazy U.

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