C Lazy U Ranch
Dude ranch · Grand County
3640 CO-125, Granby, CO 80446
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Highlights
All-inclusive ranch with rustic-chic cabins, horseback riding, spa & gourmet meals.
All-inclusive ranch with rustic-chic cabins, horseback riding, spa & gourmet meals.
"A century‑old dude ranch known for all‑season programming and a focus on family bonding, this refined operation divides kids into three age groups (Cowpokes, ages 3–5; Mustangs, 6–12; and Teens, 13–17) with trained counselors running everything from cookouts to talent shows. Winter offerings include horseback riding, snowmobiling, and pond skating; spring and summer bring ropes courses and the daily “jingle” when resident horses go to and from pasture. All‑inclusive pricing helps streamline family logistics; accessible cabins and common‑area accommodations are available. Rates begin around $886 per person per night in summer, with lower seasonal pricing for spring/fall/winter." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A family-owned, all-inclusive dude ranch set on more than 8,500 acres that blends upscale lodging with rustic hospitality and offers activities like fly fishing, horseback riding, and creekside massage experiences (some activities incur extra fees)." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A celebrated, historic dude ranch in the Rocky Mountains that caters extensively to families with highly organized programming: children and teens are separated into four age groups with activities ranging from pony rides and pool time for little ones to ropes courses and overnight campouts for older kids; during peak seasons children may eat dinner with counselors so parents can dine independently. Notably, most dude ranches close for winter, but this property is open year-round, and accommodations feature rustic decor with stonework and exposed beams; many private cabins include fireplaces or jetted tubs. The all-inclusive fee covers cabin accommodations, daily gourmet dining, children’s and teens’ programming, and recreational activities (alcohol and spa treatments are additional)." - Amanda Eyre Ward Amanda Eyre Ward Amanda Eyre Ward is a New York Times-bestselling novelist whose novel THE JETSETTERS was a Reese's Book Club pick. Amanda writes about travel, food, and wellness for Travel + Leisure, Texas Monthly, Afar, Fodors, PaperCity, Matador, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A century-old guest ranch in Granby, Colorado, this property delivers an authentic, family-friendly western experience that balances relaxed luxury with hands-on outdoor programming. Founded in 1919 and centered on a 200-plus working herd of horses, the ranch sits amid access to roughly 8,500 acres (2,600 of which are under conservation easement) and revolves around riding: Ami Cullen, the director of equestrian operations, carefully pairs guests with mounts (the writer’s own mount was a caramel-colored gelding named Duncan) and offers rides, clinics, and private lessons for every skill level. Daily rituals—most famously the twice-daily “jingle,” when wranglers move the herd and guests watch 200-plus horses thunder past at 4 p.m. and 6 a.m.—help forge friendships, while robust kids’ programming gives children independence and parents a chance to relax. Activities range from fly-fishing, guided river excursions, ax throwing, skeet and archery, and a skills course for children to winter offerings, and the property emphasizes comfort and hospitality: 38 spacious, wood-accented rooms and cabins feel homey (welcome baskets, robes, cookies, fresh coffee) and the main lodge—built in 1947 from locally sourced logs—anchors the ranch’s historic character even after a 2021 barn fire and subsequent repairs. Dining is plentiful and elevated under chef Ulises Salas with three hearty meals daily, rotating family-style and buffet dinners and a notable Sunday buffet (seafood, bison rib eye, breads), while sommelier Tony Collier curates a strong wine list and evenings include ice-cream socials and s’mores. Service is attentive and approachable—daily housekeeping, nightly turndown, a new staff-texting option, and long-standing guest loyalty—while wellness offerings include an on-site spa with riverside massage tents and, as of July 2024, an adults-only spa lounge with custom hot tub, cold plunges, and a glass-walled sauna. Practical notes: two accessible cabins, a wheelchair lift to the dining room, golf carts for getting around, and a 250-pound riding weight limit for safety." - Aislyn Greene
"C Lazy U Ranch is an all-inclusive, four-season dude ranch in the Rocky Mountains, offering a variety of outdoor activities and an excellent kids and teens program." - Travel + Leisure Editors
