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Spring Getaways at C Lazy U Ranch

A Vibrant Season for Short Getaways to a Luxury Colorado Dude Ranch

The C Lazy U guest ranch is one of the best all-inclusive dude ranches in Colorado, and we truly shine in the springtime. Spring is one of the high seasons for groups at the ranch: we’re bustling with ranch weddingsfamily reunions, teambuilding events and corporate retreats. The one thing all these groups have in common is the desire to enjoy all that our Colorado dude ranch has to offer.

Our all-inclusive spring vacation packages provide everything you need to make your spring Colorado trip the best it can be:

  • Lodging, with cozy family-style or couples’ cabins
  • Meals, featuring cowboy-style breakfasts, lunches and gourmet dinners
  • Spring ranch activities, including horseback riding, mountain biking, fly fishing and more

From fly fishing on private waters to long horseback trail rides through the blooming landscape of the Rocky Mountains, spring is a feast for the senses in Colorado. Bring the family or a group of friends and plan a totally unique spring break vacation at the C Lazy U!

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A Typical Day During Spring Vacations at C Lazy U Ranch

Spring Mornings at the Ranch

Wake up each morning to watch the sunrise above the Rocky Mountains as the horses graze in the corral. You’ll be greeted with a warm cup of Cowboy Coffee and ample ranch-style breakfast enjoyed with the whole family. After filling up for the morning, you’ll head off for the day’s activities.

Spring Afternoons at the Ranch

Spring is an ideal time to book a trip to the dude ranch, as the changing weather in Colorado allows for even more activities. For the first half of April, you can still ski; the rest of the time, you can take part in a number of activities:

  • Horseback riding: Sign up for guided trail rides among the wildflowers on the trails.
  • Spa: Pamper yourself with massages and other treatments at the award-winning Lazy You Spa.
  • Hiking: Indulge in Colorado’s scenic vistas during a long hike through the mountains.
  • Mountain biking: Get your adrenaline flowing on the winding trails.
  • Fly fishing: An Orvis-endorsed lodge, we offer fishing enthusiasts the chance to fish in private streams.

Trapshooting, archery, a ropes course, and zip line and hatchet throwing are also on the ranch’s list of activities — but how you enjoy your spring vacation at C Lazy U Ranch is entirely up to you.

Spring Evenings at the Ranch

When the sun sets, adults and kids enjoy a gourmet meal in the evening, followed by entertainment such as games, music, live entertainment, and a campfire around which guests swap stories and share their experiences.

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At a Glance

Dates:
Early April to Early June

Rates:
Rates are set per event.
Specials and Events »

Check-in/Check-out Times:
Check-in: 3 PM
Check-out: 10 AM

Minimum Stay:
Typically 2 or 3 nights, varies by event

Children’s Program:
Family Stay Dates: Little Ranch Hands »
Memorial Day Weekend only: Children’s Program »

Inclusive Activities:
Horseback Riding, Fly Fishing, Mountain Biking, and more! Summer Activities »

Extra Activities:
Ropes Course & Zipline, Trap Shooting, Spa, Off-Ranch Excursions

Entertainment:
Available on an à la carte basis

Tips for Planning Your Vacation:
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Columbine, the Colorado state flower, blooms in the spring.

Springtime Fun for the Kids

Spring at the ranch is all about family togetherness. As opposed to summer vacations where children spend their days having fun with their peers and counselors, parents and kids stay together for family rides, ranch activities, meals, and more.

The supervised Children’s Program is reopened during holiday weekends such as Memorial Day, where they’ll spend time taking part in their own ranch adventure. Each age group has its own designated age-appropriate activities:

  • Horseback riding
  • Game-filled Kids Corral
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Talent shows
  • Hatchet throwing
  • And much more!

Kids will dine together in the evenings before rejoining their families for a night filled with games, music, live entertainment, and a cozy campfire with s’mores.

During all of it, you’ll receive our superior service, which means we go the extra mile to make sure that your stay is as wonderful as possible. It’s what makes C Lazy U Colorado’s all-inclusive guest ranch the top choice for your next spring vacation.

3 boys pose for a photograph with the ranch mascots: Petey and Tilly.
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Groups at C Lazy U in Spring

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Weddings

There isn’t a better venue for your dream rustic wedding than C Lazy U Guest Ranch with its sweeping vistas and snowcapped Rocky Mountains backdrop. This all-inclusive wedding venue allows you, your wedding party, and your guests to stay conveniently on-site and experience all the thrills and charms of our luxury ranch. With a selection of inside and outside ceremony locations, you’ll never have to worry about the weather for your spring wedding.

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The hay barn set up for a group meeting

Corporate Retreats

Experience an impactful corporate retreat at the C Lazy U Guest Ranch. Our team-building activities include horsemanship clinics, a ropes course, hikes, and other outdoor adventures to keep everyone engaged. C Lazy U is also home to several modern, well-equipped meeting rooms so you’ll have the perfect space for all-hands meetings and smaller breakout sessions.

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Spring Specials and Events

April Short-Stay Family Special

Apr 7–11, 2027 (2 other dates available)
3 nights minimum
Family Getaways Hot Deal Walk-Only Trail Rides

Spring into C Lazy U this April with a rare short-stay special! You’ll still enjoy luxury lodging, gourmet food and most ranch activities, but only a 2-night minimum stay requirement.

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Women riding horses on a trail at the C Lazy U ranch in late spring

Julie Goodnight Riding & Wholeness Retreat

Apr 29–May 3, 2027
4 nights minimum
Adults-Only Health & Wellness Riding Clinics Spring Horse Clinic Women-Only Walk/Trot/Lope Trail Rides

Gain new riding skills, explore your passions, and indulge in luxury at the exclusive Julie Goodnight Riding & Wholeness Retreat for women.

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May Short-Stay Family Special

May 13–16, 2027 (1 other date available)
3 nights minimum
Family Getaways Walk/Trot/Lope Trail Rides

Enjoy a rare short-stay at C Lazy U this May, created especially for families. Experience all the ranch has to offer with just a three-night minimum stay.

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Memorial Day Weekend

May 27–31, 2027
3 nights minimum
Family Getaways Holidays Walk/Trot/Lope Trail Rides

Kick off summer with a fun-filled family weekend at C Lazy U Ranch that includes our summer children’s program.

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Yee-haw! On July 24, C Lazy U Ranch celebrates 107 years of welcoming guests to experience life in the Colorado Rockies. We’re incredibly honored to be part of more than a century of true Western hospitality, and this year our anniversary carries a little extra meaning. As Colorado prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary in…

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From the Horse's Mouth

We arrived late at night and received the warmest welcome of any vacation experience we have ever had. We were a little lost, it was dark but someone walked up to our car in the freezing cold (I think it was Taylor, the night manager) and said "Hello, we have been waiting for your arrival. Welcome Borsari family. You must be hungry, we have your plates waiting for you upstairs. Come on up to the lodge when you are ready and we will have your dinner waiting. Don't worry about checking in, we can take care of all that tomorrow. Come and get warmed up." My husband and I actually wanted to cry. LOL! we were all starving and he read our minds. The welcome was the warmest we have ever received, anywhere.

~ Christina & Brad B.., 12-30-2021

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