Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation

A nonprofit organization

Your support of Cherokee Ranch & Castle will help it serve as a community resource for excellent and accessible programs and experiences in the performing and visual arts, sciences and western heritage for all ages, while being strong stewards of the unique historic structures and a wildlife sanctuary on 3400 acres.

Testimonials

Cherokee Ranch & Castle often receives praise and positive comments from guests and civic leaders via surveys, social media, written notes and calls.  Endorsements have been gleamed from the roster of scholars, artists, elected officials, cultural institution partners who have joined Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation in presentations and programming. A small sampling of these include: Dr. Temple Grandin, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Botanic Gardens, Tipi Raisers, Inc., Douglas County Open Space; two-time Grammy-winner, Peter Kater, Otis Taylor, and many other musicians; and scholars including Dr. Antony Gherity and Pierre du Prey - chairman emeritus, Art History Department, Queens University, Canada. 

John Fielder, Colorado's beloved legendary landscape photographer and environmentalist based in Summit County may have explained it best when he wrote two years before his passing, "One of the great acts of land preservation in Colorado was "Tweet" Kimball's 1996 creation of a conservation easement on Cherokee Ranch and Castle's 3,400 acres. This protects one of the most beautiful places in the West from development forever.  I have taught photography workshops here because of its massive forests of ponderosa pine and gambel oak, grassy meadows that sustain elk and deer populations, its unique habitat for migratory birds, and the 360-degree views to the Front Range, Great Plains, and beyond. At the same time, Kimball created the nonprofit Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation to manage the castle and grounds as a center for conservation, education, and the arts."

Rich Grant, noted Denver-based travel writer and blogger states, "In these times where international travel is difficult, you don't have to give up a trip to Scotland. It's located only 25 minutes from downtown Denver at the Cherokee Ranch where you'll find an authentic-looking Scottish stone castle filled with art, turrets, stone towers, and knights in armor, all perched on a romantic cliff with spectacular views of the Front Range of Colorado. Bring your own kilt and make sure your phone is charged for photos."

A letter following a corporate tour and event with business leaders stated, "The courteous and gracious hospitality even exceeded the splendor, grace and beauty of the Cherokee Ranch! Our strategic retreat was perfect: organization, food, service, hospitality, plus - All 5 Start! We recommend the Cherokee Ranch for any corporate or personal occasion. Sincerely, MF CEO."

Author Corinne Joy Brown, wrote, "this elegant residence is more than a castle and more than a ranch-- it's a testimony to a time long past. Even more, it's very existence keeps alive the memories of the original founders, as well as its last owner, the legendary Tweet Kimball, someone I had the pleasure of knowing. Tweet brought something special to Douglas County and left behind something too-- an aura of greatness, a dedication to culture and art, and an appreciation of livestock and nature.

Social media postings are often glowing and state frequently, "the art collection alone is worth the trip, as well of course the view, and the castle itself. I wish I could attend all the various activities scheduled throughout the year."

Cherokee Ranch & Castle was thrilled when acclaimed radio personality, "The Travel Detective", Peter Greenberg, broadcast his radio show with a listener-ship of a million weekly fans, from the Great Hall at Cherokee Castle in 2017. Snippets of the show can be heard on the video/photo tab on this profile, or at https://petergreenberg.com/2017/04/08/peter-greenberg-worldwide-cherokee-ranch-castle-sedalia-colorado-april-8-2017

Mission

Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation is committed to preserving the natural environment, enhancing cultural life in Colorado and providing educational opportunities devoted to western heritage, wildlife and the arts.

Background Statement

Having placed her ranch on the National Register for Historic Places in 1994, Tweet Kimball founded Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation (CRCF) as a 501(c)3 in 1996 as a cultural resource further preserving the 1926 Scottish-style Castle with its extensive master works of fine art and antiques and its land as a sanctuary for wildlife.

The Castle now serves as a house museum for popular tours and performances. Guided hikes and science programs are hosted on the pristine property of Cherokee Ranch. CRCF is in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State's Office and earned IRS status as a fully charitable entity serving approximately 20,000 visitors annually in a typical year through nearly 450 enlightening and entertaining tours and public programs. A small number of dates are also available to host private civic, corporate or family events.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation

other names

CRCF

Year Established

1996

Tax id (EIN)

84-1363339

Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

6113 N Daniels Park Road
Sedalia, CO 80135

Mailing

6113 N. Daniels Park Road
Sedalia, CO 80135-8716

Headquarters

6113 N Daniels Park Rd
Sedalia, CO 80135-8716

Service areas

Douglas County, CO, US

Phone

303-688-5555

other

720-627-7173

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