Please direct all media requests to:
Brady Johnson
Director of Sales and Marketing
Phone: (970) 887-3344
Fax: (970) 887-3917
bjohnson@clazyu.com
We are pleased to share C Lazy U is featured in a Conde Nast Traveler piece, “The Best Places to Stay in and Around Rocky Mountain National Park” Written by Emily Pennington, the article positions C Lazy U as an all-inclusive stay with a world-class horseback riding program. It also highlights the spa experience, meal selections, activities and more.
We are delighted to share this article on BoutiqueHotels.org, a website that helps travelers discover the best places to stay around the world. This article highlights the best luxury dude ranches in the United States, listing C Lazy U in the second spot.
We’re thrilled to share that C Lazy U Ranch is featured in the Summer/Fall 2025 issue of Well Magazine’s “Adventure at These Guest Ranch Getaways.” The article highlights our award-winning amenities, comfortable private cabins, and down-home experiences, as well as kid-friendly activities. This feature reiterates why C Lazy U remains a top destination for luxury, adventure, and family-friendly fun.
We’re honored to be spotlighted in Colorado Expression’s prestigious Colorado Venues guide, recognized as one of the state’s most exceptional destinations for weddings, retreats, and unforgettable gatherings.
We’re thrilled to be featured in Mommy Poppins‘ “Most Unique Family Vacations in the USA” roundup, recognized as a one-of-a-kind destination where families trade screens for saddles and create memories that last a lifetime!
We’re thrilled to announce that SheKnows—one of the most trusted parenting and lifestyle platforms—has named C Lazy U Ranch one of the “Best All-Inclusive Family-Friendly Resorts” in their latest roundup! This recognition celebrates our unique ability to create unforgettable multi-generational vacations where kids, parents, and grandparents can bond through authentic Western adventures.
We’re honored to be featured in Rocky Mountain Bride‘s “Top Wedding Venues in Granby, Winter Park & Grand Lake” roundup, recognized as Colorado’s most romantic ranch destination for couples seeking an authentic mountain celebration.
We’re delighted to share that the Los Angeles Times has named C Lazy U Ranch one of “5 Romantic Ranch Wedding Venues” in their prestigious Weddings section, celebrating our breathtaking Colorado setting and unparalleled hospitality for couples saying “I do.”
We’re honored to be spotlighted in Cowboys & Indians magazine’s prestigious “The Best Dude Ranches for Every Type of Vacationer” April 2025 feature, recognized as the best ranch for a family vacation, highlighting the children’s program and family-friendly activities.
We’re thrilled to share that Modern Cowboy magazine has dedicated a full-page feature to C Lazy U in their “Relax in Style: 3 Guest Ranches to Check Out for Your Next Western Vacation” article, spotlighting our ranch as a premier destination where Western heritage meets modern luxury.
Ranch Blog
There comes a point on a lot of resort weekends where you realize you didn’t actually escape anything. All the BS and frustrations have followed you to paradise, and you’re still stuck waiting on dinner reservations, scrambling to reserve a pool chair, and listening to the cacophony blasting out of a stranger’s iPad speakers. Are…
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
