The B Lazy 2 Ranch was first homesteaded by the Evans family in the early 1900's. In 1904 the Barn at the Ranch was built as the original Town hall for Eastom, which later became the town of Fraser. The loft in the barn was used as the Eastom Recreation Hall: today the Barn still bears that spirit of camaraderie and celebration by hosting events for our guests.
In the 1930s and 1940s, the Ranch was a fishing camp made popular by then President Dwight 'Ike' Eisenhower. He retreated to the streams and hills of the Ranch to fish and enjoy the majestic views of the Rockies. The ranch became known as the 'White House of the West' because of Ike's frequent retreats to the valley. The timeless, sweeping mountain views are still enjoyed by our guests today.
Three cabins have been preserved from the Ike Fishing Camp with modern updates including the Groom's Cabin. The un-hewn log exterior is a perfect compliment to the mid-century modern furnishings on the interior, making it a rustic and unique site for our guests to prepare for their special day.
In the present day at the Ranch, the Engel family owns more than 50-acres of the wild and beautiful landscape. For more than 30 years, sisters, Janet and Wendy Engel, along with their mother Joyce, have been stewards of the land and its historical roots in American history. It is with pride and pleasure that they host a select number of guests and events at the Ranch each year.
"Each event at the Ranch is really special to us. So many families and organizations plan unique gatherings and we can feel the continued spirit of celebrations that started here at the Ranch. Every event is magical in own way; the sights are breathtaking throughout their days as the colors and lighting change across the landscape. We share the Ranch because it is really a joy to see others experience it. We make new friends with our guests, and our family of friends gets larger each years," shares Wendy Engel
Read more about the historic roots of the Ranch tracing back to the Wild West
In the 1930s and 1940s, the Ranch was a fishing camp made popular by then President Dwight 'Ike' Eisenhower. He retreated to the streams and hills of the Ranch to fish and enjoy the majestic views of the Rockies. The ranch became known as the 'White House of the West' because of Ike's frequent retreats to the valley. The timeless, sweeping mountain views are still enjoyed by our guests today.
Three cabins have been preserved from the Ike Fishing Camp with modern updates including the Groom's Cabin. The un-hewn log exterior is a perfect compliment to the mid-century modern furnishings on the interior, making it a rustic and unique site for our guests to prepare for their special day.
In the present day at the Ranch, the Engel family owns more than 50-acres of the wild and beautiful landscape. For more than 30 years, sisters, Janet and Wendy Engel, along with their mother Joyce, have been stewards of the land and its historical roots in American history. It is with pride and pleasure that they host a select number of guests and events at the Ranch each year.
"Each event at the Ranch is really special to us. So many families and organizations plan unique gatherings and we can feel the continued spirit of celebrations that started here at the Ranch. Every event is magical in own way; the sights are breathtaking throughout their days as the colors and lighting change across the landscape. We share the Ranch because it is really a joy to see others experience it. We make new friends with our guests, and our family of friends gets larger each years," shares Wendy Engel
Read more about the historic roots of the Ranch tracing back to the Wild West