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VacationIdea.com has put together a list of the Best Destinations for Spring Family vacations, and included C Lazy U as their choice for Colorado. Sharing the page with 15 other family destinations as far away as the United Kingdom, we are proud to have been included in this exclusive list.
The C Lazy U Ranch has been featured in the Spring 2015 edition of Rocky Mountain Bride Magazine. This feature spread is a planning guide for brides who want a Rocky Mountain wedding, and C Lazy U is honored to be a part of it!
A writer from 5280 enjoyed a winter vacation at C Lazy U, and writes about her stay. She seems to be pretty impressed, which is not too surprising, since the ranch is rated as a top resort in the world by Conde Nast Traveler.
MSN Travel has featured the C Lazy U Ranch on their website. Our head wrangler Bill Fisher is quoted heavily in this article, which not only explains a summer vacation at C Lazy U, but shows winter vacations as well!
The C Lazy U Ranch was recently named the number two snowshoe adventure destination for families by “Snowshoe Magazine”. Out of hundreds of destinations worldwide, C Lazy U came in at second place!
Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its 27th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, and C Lazy U Guest Ranch is recognized as a Top 100 Hotel & Resort in the World (#31), Top 25 Resort in the US (#8) and Top 20 Resort in Colorado (#3), with a score of 95.096.
“We’re extremely honored to be recognized amongst the top resorts in the world by such a prestigious publication,” said David Craig, C Lazy U general manager. “This is a testament to not only our property, but the outstanding staff at our Ranch, who work so hard to ensure each and every guest has a memorable experience. Thanks to our team’s efforts, we are proud to say we consider many of our guests family, as they return to visit year after year.”
More than 76,600 dedicated readers cast votes for 7,721 hotels, 642 cities, 453 cruise ships and 148 islands, in an average survey time of 16.5 minutes. The result? The 1,182 best travel experiences in the world.
Celebrating its 95th year, C Lazy U is Colorado’s premier luxury guest ranch getaway. Located in Grand County and easily accessible from Denver, C Lazy U features a collection of 43 rustically-elegant cabin accommodations, fine dining, a full-service “Lazy You” spa, and 8,500 acres of adventure.
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel.” Under Editor in Chief Pilar Guzmán, the Readers’ Choice Awards have become more selective and specific to the passions that inspire today’s travelers.
This year, Condé Nast Traveler introduced two new categories: Hall of Famers, iconic properties that debuted in the first Readers’ Choice Awards; and The Newcomers and The Comebacks, new and recently refreshed properties that are destined to become future classics.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are announced in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler, on newsstands nationwide on October 28, 2014. The full list is published exclusively online, at www.CNTraveler.com/rca.
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 43 rustically-elegant cabin accommodations, fine dining, a full-service “Lazy You” 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.
Writer Lisa McElroy included C Lazy U Ranch in her “Roundup of 4 Great Colorado Dude Ranches for the Cowgirl in Everyone”, published by Yahoo! Travel. Lisa visited Grand County, CO and spent time at some different dude ranches, exploring the differences. We’re happy to say we made the list!
The C Lazy U Ranch was honored to be part of an article entitled 8 Places to Tap Into Your Inner Cowboy! Written by Emily Bratcher, the article was featured in the US News travel section, as well as on Huffington Post’s website
It was love at first bite for Fitness writer Kelly Bastone, when she stayed at the ranch with her husband. Her goal was to reconnect with him, and it appears the trip was a success!
C Lazy U Ranch’s award-winning spa was featured in the November 2013 issue of American Spa Magazine! Editor Heather Mikesell is “smitten” with the treatment tents over Willow Creek with glass floor windows so you can gaze at the flowing water below during your massage.
Ranch Blog
At C Lazy U Ranch, horses are a foundational part of our over-a-century-long legacy. In this first installment of our Local Legends series, we’re spotlighting Abby Stover, Equestrian Operations Manager, and the expert wrangler team who care for nearly 200 horses — plus a few mischievous donkeys — and guide guests through unforgettable days in…
From the Horse's Mouth
I participated in the Julie Goodnight Clinic and loved every single minute. As a fairly new rider, I was worried that I would get overwhelmed or feel left behind, but instead I learned so much from instructors and participants. This experience was well beyond my expectations. I seriously have no complaints about course structure or content. I've already been using some of the skills I learned and my horses and I are more connected and I can tell my riding has improved 10x. Just can't say enough good things about Julie and her team. If the sessions were spread out to 5 days, I would be onboard because it was pretty intense (although I think it was exactly what I needed as a newer rider).
~ Melissa H., 10-25-2021
