C Lazy U guest ranch in Granby has welcomed their new general manager, Jeremy Belnap, this November.  

“Belnap will oversee the property management, manage staff members and ensure that C Lazy U Ranch remains an unforgettable vacation destination,” C Lazy U wrote in a news release.

With 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Belnap joins the C Lazy U team after spending nearly a decade as a general manager at other top-rated luxury guest ranches. Born in Litchfield, New Hampshire, Jeremy graduated from Methodist University in North Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant and resort management.

“We are proud to appoint Jeremy as general manager of C Lazy U Ranch,” Don Bailey said, who is the co-owner of C Lazy U along with Leslie Stanford and Dean Singleton. “We are confident he will uphold our legacy of more than a century, continuing to provide genuine western hospitality for our guests and members, while maintaining and preserving our 8,500 acres of protected land.”

Early in his career, Belnap gained experience in multiple leadership roles covering all areas of hospitality. He worked at Marriott Hotels and Resorts in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and Park City, Utah, as well as at Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront of the Marriott Autograph Collection in Savannah, Georgia.

Belnap later joined the The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana and Magee Homestead as general manager. During Belnap’s tenure at these properties, Magee Homestead was initiated into the Relais & Chateaux collection, where the ranch achieved and maintained a five-star rating.

“I’m excited to join the world-class team at C Lazy U Ranch as my family and I make our move to start a new chapter in Colorado,” stated Belnap in the news release. “The rich and storied history of the ranch provides an authentic setting for memorable vacation experiences, and I’m honored to join a team that has curated these experiences for generations of families.”

Nestled beside Willow Creek with views of the Continental Divide, C Lazy U Ranch is open year-round. The ranch is currently gearing up for the holiday season, which include both Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Plenty of activities abound once snow falls, such as ice skating, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, tubing and snowmobiling. On top of all their traditional winter activities, C Lazy U offers indoor activities to keep guests warm, including horseback rides around the arena, archery, a game room, gym and full-service spa.