September 17 – September 21, 2025
A Fall Adults-Only Weekend with Monty Powell and Anna Wilson
Fall Horseback Riding: What to Expect
- No horseback riding on check-in and check-out days.
- Trail rides in fall are typically walk-only or walk-trot when conditions permit.
- This event does not include cattle working. If you are interested in our Working Cattle Ranch Experience, consider booking one of our week-long summer stays occurring mid-June to mid-August.
Unplug, unwind, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable adults-only weekend at C Lazy U Ranch—where luxury meets creativity and music under the golden glow of fall in the Rockies.
Enjoy gourmet meals, invigorating ranch activities, and exclusive evening entertainment featuring chart-topping, award-winning singer-songwriters Monty Powell and Anna Wilson.
This isn’t just a getaway—it’s a full-spectrum creative experience designed to stir your soul and lift your spirits.
Song Tales Cocktail Party
Inspired by Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café, this acoustic concert offers an intimate evening with Monty and Anna as they share the songs they’ve written for country music legends—interwoven with the stories behind the lyrics. Their compelling storytelling and soulful vocals invite laughter, tears, and a deep appreciation for the power of a song.
Songwriting Workshop (Optional)
Guided by these hitmakers, you’ll learn the art of idea generation, creative unblocking, and group collaboration in a fun, supportive environment. By weekend’s end, you’ll have co-created a completely original song—a musical keepsake of your C Lazy U experience.
Live Concert Performance
Monty and Anna return to the stage to deliver a bespoke concert featuring #1 hits they’ve written for artists like Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Reba, and Lady A. Sit back, sip something special, and enjoy the music under the stars.
What You’ll Take Home
- A professionally guided songwriting experience unlike anything else.
- New creative skills rooted in collaboration and storytelling.
- An original song that captures the spirit of your weekend.
- A deeper appreciation for music—and the magic of the West.
Leave the kids at home and give yourself the gift of music, luxury, and wide-open skies. Spots are limited for this exclusive experience—reserve yours today.
- DATES:
- September 17-21, 2025
- RATES (per person per night)
- Adults Double Occupancy: $695*
- Adults Single Occupancy: $795*
- 4-night minimum stay required
- Rate includes 3 gourmet meals daily, luxury lodging, most Ranch activities, and special programming. (No horseback riding on Sunday.)
- Song Sessions website
*Taxes (approx. 5%) and resort fees (20%) apply
Monty Powell
Monty Powell is a Grammy-nominated, award-winning songwriter whose songs have been recorded by some of the biggest names in country music—and whose career spans decades of chart-topping success. He is best known for his long-time collaboration with Keith Urban, with whom he’s penned eight singles and 14 album cuts, including hits like:
- It’s a Love Thing by Keith Urban
- Days Go By
- Tonight I Wanna Cry
- Sweet Thing
- Kiss a Girl
- ’Til Summer Comes Around
- Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me
His songs have appeared on over 60 million albums sold worldwide, recorded by artists such as Lady A, Rascal Flatts, Tracy Byrd, Chris Cagle, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn, Restless Heart, and Diamond Rio—for whom he contributed 11 cuts and three singles.
Monty’s accolades include:
- CMA Triple Play Award (for three #1 hits in a single year)
- Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award nominee for Best Original Song (For You from Act of Valor)
- SESAC Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year, and Publisher of the Year (2009)
- Multiple BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC songwriting awards
- Nominations for CMA Song of the Year and ASCAP Song of the Year
His handwritten lyrics for Days Go By are permanently displayed at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, and his influence stretches beyond writing: he served as musical director for Kenny Rogers’ “First 50” television special at Foxwoods and has contributed to tribute and collaborative projects such as Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles (CMA Album of the Year).
With a rare blend of hit-making talent and heartfelt storytelling, Monty Powell continues to shape the landscape of American music—one unforgettable song at a time.
Anna Wilson
Anna Wilson is a critically acclaimed recording artist and award-winning songwriter whose genre-spanning career has earned her praise from fans and critics alike. Described by Jazz Times as having a voice like “crème de cocoa,” Wilson has released seven studio albums over three decades, blending jazz, country, and Americana with a distinctive and soulful style.
Her groundbreaking album Countrypolitan Duets—which earned top spots on the U.S. and Canadian jazz charts—features collaborations with legends like Kenny Rogers, Ray Price, and Keith Urban. Wilson has shared stages with renowned artists including Josh Groban, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Al Jarreau, and Shawn Colvin, and has performed multiple times at the Grand Ole Opry.
As an ASCAP award-winning songwriter, her work has appeared on over seven million RIAA-certified records for artists such as Lady A, Reba McEntire, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Chris Cagle. Her songwriting accolades include:
- ASCAP Award for one of the most performed country songs of 2009 (All I Ever Wanted – Chuck Wicks)
- RIAA Five Million Certification Award for If I Knew Then (Lady A)
- RIAA Gold Award for Look at What I’ve Done (Chris Cagle)
Her holiday album Yule Swing! earned spots on three Billboard jazz charts and placed her alongside Tony Bennett and Diana Krall. Wilson also co-wrote and performed the global theme song for Habitat for Humanity International, and her advocacy extends to Women’s Ski Jumping USA, for which she wrote the Olympic-inspired song Spirit. She also served on the Board of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and lobbied to help pass the Music Modernization Act of 2018.
Wilson’s latest creative ventures include the documentary film Canyon Angel, chronicling her 25-year musical journey through the Laurel Canyon music movement, and “Songstars”, a two-person musical co-written with her husband, Monty Powell. Together, they also form the Americana duo Troubadour 77.
Splitting her time between Nashville, Colorado, and the Florida Keys, Anna Wilson continues to enchant audiences around the world with her passion for music, storytelling, and community.
Anna Wilson Fact Sheet
