C Lazy U Guest Ranch

Lasting memories, superior guest service, endless recreational options and genuine Western hospitality await guests at C Lazy U Ranch, located 90 miles northwest of Denver. Open for the summer, fall and winter seasons, C Lazy U is the only dude and guest ranch in the country to receive the celebrated AAA Five-Diamond and Mobil Four-Star Awards.

Serving dude ranch guests since 1925, C Lazy U prides itself on providing a high level of personalized service, professional horsemanship programs, first-class amenities, enriching children's programs, expertly prepared meals that span from casual to elegant fare, and upscale Western-style accommodations -- all staged in a 5,000 acre breathtaking Rocky Mountain setting. The guest ranch's lodging accommodations, dining, winter and summer activities, horseback riding program, horsemanship clinics, children's and meetings programs and shopping are highlighted below.

Lodging & Accommodations

Main Lodge
An elegantly appointed two-story log building centered at the heart of C Lazy U, the lodge features the following:

• Refined living room with a large open-hearth fireplace
• Cozy library
• Elegant dining room where all meals are served with the exception of barbecues and cookouts in the summer
• Kitchen
• Intimate bar for before and after-dinner drinks and conversation
• Spirited card room with television
• Guest registration offices

Ranch guests usually congregate in the living room for after-dinner entertainment and activities, to relax with a good book, play the grand piano or sip an after-dinner drink by the fireplace.

Patio House
Located across from the main lodge, the patio house serves as the ranch's primary recreation center. Western cookouts, square dances and staff talent shows are held here year-round. Ranch guests may also take advantage of the following facilities in the Patio House:

• Children's activity center
• Heated spring-fed swimming pool
• Enclosed whirlpool
• Sauna
• Fitness center
• Game room
• Activity room with bar

Ranch Guest Rooms
Guests choose from a variety of lodging options to suit the needs of individuals, couples, families or groups. Award winning accommodations range from one-bedroom lodge accommodations to multi-room suites with fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs to a secluded honeymoon cabin.

Daily housekeeping services, nightly turn-down service, fluffy robes and amenities baskets are a few of the many services guests can expect at C Lazy U. There are no phones or televisions in the guest rooms.

Horseback Riding
It is the philosophy of the ranch to provide a horsemanship and riding program which stresses the importance of patience, respect and mutual understanding between horse and human. The ranch offers a variety of horses ranging from gentle to spirited, and horses are assigned to guests according to their riding ability for the duration of their stay. Each day, guests may choose a slow, medium or fast trail ride or participate in one-on-one training in either the indoor or outdoor arena. The week culminates with a competitive and entertaining Saturday afternoon complete with adult equestrian skill events while children exhibit the horsemanship skills they have acquired throughout the week

Children's Program
Offering fun and educational activities, the comprehensive summer and winter programs at C Lazy U are organized by creative and energetic counselors. Children are divided into three groups according to age (3 to 5 year olds; 6 to 12 year olds; and teens), and eat lunch and dinner with their peers and counselors as part of the program. In an effort to maintain a balance between family and adult time, children enjoy breakfast with their parents and rejoin them in the evening for after-dinner activities.

Complimentary Shuttle Service
The ranch offers complimentary shuttle service for all off-ranch excursions, including the mountain resort areas (Winter Park and Silver Creek), snowmobiling and rafting locations and golf course.

Dining
Meals range from mountain top breakfasts and barbecue lunches in the summer to blackened chicken and steak sandwiches for lunch in the winter. Dinnertime finds guests enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the main lodge each evening before moving upstairs to the dining room. From the traditional Beef Back Ribs and Potatoes to Garlic Brie Tenderloin and Buffalo Prime Rib Au Jus, C Lazy U offers an array of dining options to suit the heartiest of appetites. Dinner is served family-style and may be followed by live bluegrass music or bingo fireside in the main lodge's living room.

Meetings & Retreats
C Lazy U is available for groups/meetings late May, early June, late September and early October. Rates are negotiable and available upon request.

Shopping
Luis Old Place, a Western boutique, has a wide range of souvenirs and gifts including cowboy hats, fine Indian jewelry crafted by the area's best jewelers, designer Western clothing and sundries, to name a few. Guests also can travel into the town of Granby or Winter Park for off-site shopping excursions.

If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at 970-887-3344, visit the C Lazy U Guest Ranch Web site or email your name, postal address and phone number to ranch@clazyu.com so we can send you brochures and additional information. Thank you for your interest.