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Celebrating 100 years of Luxury Dude Ranch Vacations

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, just 2 hours west of Denver in Granby, Colorado, the C Lazy U Ranch has been a premier guest ranch for over 100 years, offering all-inclusive horse-centric vacations.

Known for its luxurious accommodations, gourmet food and five-star service, the herd of 200 horses is the heart and soul of the C Lazy U Ranch. The ultimate riding vacation awaits you…

Four times a year, Julie Goodnight partners with C Lazy U to offer world-class training and instruction, in a majestic mountain setting with epic trail riding and other amenities…

giving our guests a meaningful horsemanship experience and the satisfaction of a luxurious vacation. All C Lazy U programs offered by Goodnight are 5-days and 4-nights in length, are all-inclusive of meals, lodging, horses and programming and are open to adult riders of any ability level.

Contact C Lazy U directly with questions and for reservations: (970) 887-3344

Join Julie Goodnight and her assistant trainers, for the best of both worlds—an educational horsemanship clinic and a fun riding vacation! Daily sessions include lessons with Julie, trail obstacle challenges, cattle sorting and guided trail rides in the mountains. Evening activities include horsemanship workshops and socializing.

Cost: $2563.56 double occupancy; $2311.56 single occupancy, includes taxes & resort fees)

Join us for an amazing fall getaway weekend perfect for you and your spouse, significant other, friends or individually. C Lazy U Ranch, Julie Goodnight and Barbra Schulte have co-created an entirely new co-ed retreat like no other! Fall in the Rocky Mountains is the perfect time to getaway and enjoy the warm days, shimmering glow of the yellow aspen leaves changing and crisp cool evenings by the fire. It is one of the most sought out times of the year by our most loyal guests.

Everything you hope and dream to experience at the ranch during these dates will be available and as an added bonus the dynamic duo of the world renowned Julie Goodnight and Barbra Schulte are coming together again to enhance your riding vacation! The clinicians will be facilitating optional daily clinics that included horsemanship, cattle work, trail obstacles, trail riding and arena time. Gain riding confidence and make new friends through the fun, informal workshops offered each morning. Whether you are new to riding or an accomplished rider there is something to be gained from the daily clinics. And if you want to pick and choose your own vacation activities/clinics this is the perfect opportunity to have complete freedom and enjoy the ranch in the capacity it works best for you.

In addition to the exciting activities and clinics C Lazy U Ranch will incorporate our famous horses and happy hour program in the meadow on the welcome evening. Guests can share in the camaraderie and community of the ranch each evening and enjoy relaxing by the campfire or other fun evening activities.

As always, you’ll enjoy the ranch’s activities* and amenities, three gourmet meals daily, luxurious accommodations and evening social activities with Julie & Barb and all the other guests. So grab your significant other, friends and family members and sign up for this clinic before it’s sold out!

  • DATES: October 8-12, 2020
  • RATES (per person per night):
    • Adult Single Occupancy: $565
    • Adult Double Occupancy: $510

This event will sell out very quickly, so book now!

Boot camp for your horsemanship! This well-rounded program is focused on education and skill-building and is taught by Julie Goodnight, in a luxurious, vacation-like setting. Daily equitation lessons, groundwork clinics, training demonstrations, plus workshops on horse behavior, bits, saddle fit, and herd management will elevate your horsemanship to new levels. There’s plenty of time for fun too, with daily trail rides in the mountains and other ranch amenities.

Cost: $2563.56 double occupancy; $2311.56 single occupancy, includes taxes & resort fees)