C Lazy U News

Fall 2009 at the C Lazy U Ranch





The Murrays Announce A New Family Partnership

HOWDY PARTNER-SHIP! “Howdy Partner” is a phrase commonly heard around the C Lazy U Ranch. As of May 1, there are now four families that will be using that phrase in an all new context. The Murray family is delighted to welcome the families of Don Bailey and Leslie Stanford, Linda and Bill Jacobs, and Adrienne and Dean Singleton (each familiar to many of the ranch’s guests) as partners in ownership of the C Lazy U Ranch.

Don and Leslie of Denver along with their three children, Brooke, Tristan and Dorian, first discovered the ranch through participation in a Buck Brannaman horsemanship clinic in 1999. The Baileys have since built a home at the C Lazy U Homesteads and have spent the majority of summers here for several years. While daughters Tristan and Dorian will be actively enjoying the children’s program, daughter Brooke is excited to be on staff this summer as a children’s counselor.

Linda and Bill Jacobs of Chicago and Tucson along with their four children, Trip, Kevin, Max and Clay, first discovered the ranch while vacationing in the mid-1990’s. The Jacobs have also recently completed a home on the ranch in nearby Dexter Meadows. Trip, Kevin and Max have all been guests as well as serving on the ranch’s staff. Youngest son, Clay, will most likely be seen carrying on that tradition this summer.

Adrienne and Dean Singleton, also of Denver, along with their children William, Adam and Paige, have spent many winter holidays at the ranch. Meanwhile, Dean has been a past partner with the ranch sharing in what has become known as CLU Preserves, formerly the Hudler Ranch. C Lazy U Ranch acquired this ranch back in 2000. Dean’s participation ensured the ranch could preserve a combined total of 11,000 plus acres for the enjoyment of all. The Singletons plan to build a home in the Dexter Ridge portion of the property someday soon.

Just as it has been over its long and storied history, the ranch remains family-owned. Four families now unite through their mutual love and appreciation of C Lazy U and its legacy. They will be looking for new ways to pamper guests while ensuring a continued commitment to the tradition of family. The new family partnership brings together the expertise and resources necessary to improve the ranch’s infrastructure while maintaining the core values of a family guest ranch. We think you will find the spirit of the C Lazy U Ranch unchanged, yet with a new energy that will spark a wonderful revival. The atmosphere around the ranch is truly exciting, especially as people hear about our commitment to preserving and revitalizing one of the last great American western experiences. The Murrays, Baileys, Jacobs and Singletons look forward to renewing old acquaintances and making new friends. If you thought the last 60 years were fun… hold on to your cowboy hat, partner, because the next 60 years might just blow it away!

Greener Pastures At The C Lazy U

Guests come to the C Lazy U Ranch for its natural beauty, clean mountain air, recreation, rest and relaxation. To ensure that these elements will be here today and live into the future for all to enjoy, the C Lazy U Ranch is committed to the protection, conservation and preservation of the environment that surrounds the ranch. We have implemented numerous programs to conserve our natural resources:

• We have eliminated the disposal of an estimated 10,000 one time use water bottles by giving each guest their own custom aluminum water bottle that is theirs to keep.

• Bathroom facilities have been upgraded with improved fixtures saving an estimated 80,000 gallons of water each year.

• Recycling bins have been placed throughout the C Lazy U.

• Fluorescent light bulbs have been installed and we have purchased E85 (Ethanol) Flex Fuel Vehicles.

• We continue to plant new trees and vegetation throughout the C Lazy U property.

• To further preserve our natural spring water supply, we invite our guests to put towels they would like replaced in the bathtub and hang towels on the rack that they wish to reuse.

Hotel Teatro Brings Its Expertise In 5-Star Service To The C Lazy U

C Lazy U Ranch is excited to announce our new partnership with 5-Star Hotelier Matt DiNapoli, owner and operator of Four Seasons and other luxury hotels, including Denver’s acclaimed Hotel Teatro.

DiNapoli’s management firm, DiNapoli Capital Partners, will oversee the C Lazy U Ranch in an effort to enhance the ranch’s service offering, which will now include luxury hotel arrangements in Denver, luxury transportation options to the ranch, as well as enhanced food offerings and daily concierge laundry service at the ranch.

Brian Murray, owner of C Lazy U stated, “Hotel Teatro and DiNapoli will give us the ability to provide door-to-door luxury transportation and accommodation to our guests upon arrival in Colorado, while bringing “5-Spur service” to our guest ranch operations.” Matt DiNapoli said, “We have a sincere appreciation of the legacy and magic of C Lazy U Ranch and look forward to enhancing ranch guest visits with our extensive experience providing 5-Star service and accommodations.” Among the guest room improvements, the ranch will mirror Hotel Teatro’s luxury quality with state-of-the-art Beverly Hills Black Edition beds, and iHome docking stations. Please contact Jonathan Bryant at Hotel Teatro at 303-228-1100 if you require accommodations in Denver on your way to or from the ranch, and be sure to ask for the special C Lazy U rate available only at Hotel Teatro! 

The Ranch Acquires A Zamboni Machine And A Snow Cat

C Lazy U Ranch is ready for winter with a new Zamboni Machine and a Snow Cat. The Zamboni Machine will help us tremendously in keeping the skating pond ready for ice skating and ice hockey all winter long. With our new Snow Cat, we'll be able to take skiiers up Baldy Mountain to ski back down. It will be like having your own private ski lift.  Join us this winter!