Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation Review

Colorado's hidden treasure. Guided tours available as well as unique social events.

Fantastic venu, beautifully preserved. Rich with amazing history and best experienced with a tour guide

Tour was fantastic! Fun to see Christmas decorations. Food at tea was abysmal. Need to serve traditional tea sandwiches that are meant to be cold. The toast with herbs and melted cheese and the potato pancakes were ice cold and tasted terrible. And if you made the cupcakes and scones in house, you need a new pastry chef. Though, I suspect they were chain store bought. Those items didn't taste great either. You should either charge less than the $50 ticket price, or tell guests that $45 goes to the preservation efforts and there is a $5 tea snack. That will align expectations better. Go for the tour, not the food.

I've lived 8 miles from this amazing place for 20 years, and only JUST went to a tea here recently, discovering this absolute GEM. I was enthralled with this place's rich history, and outstanding art collection. It also has retained its status as a working catle ranch! The views are some of the best on the front range. Just make a reservation!

Very beautiful estate and perfect location for any small scale wedding. Do run the risk of the elements being so high up, but for our visit it was very nice. Security is present to make sure the historical castle isn't damaged by any drunkards or kids playing.

This place is incredible! We are considering it as where to get married.

We held my son's wedding at Cherokee Ranch last weekend and it was absolutely magical. This is such a special venue. I really can't imagine a better place to hold a wedding. The guests loved it and so did we

It is a beautiful place, which remains a working 3,400 acre cattle/hay ranch. The castle, fashioned in 15th century Scottish style is truly awesome. We had a lovely afternoon tea in beautiful surroundings and an extremely enjoyable, informative tour afterward. Our guide had been the butler to the beloved lady of the house, Tweet Kimball, for 21 years prior to her death. Beautiful European antiques fill the house. It is a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

great experience; wish the hike last somewhat longer but was a very nice experience!

The food was delicious and the caterer was friendly. The whole friendly inviting volunteer staff was wonderful. We are planning our next tour and brunch. Thank you for such a great experience.

This place is magical and the folks here are knowledgeable and very service oriented. IF you haven't made it out, it's a must. I brought a group of friends for one of the evening events, twinkle twinkle little bar. No where can you see views like this and have a cocktail that I know of.

Beautiful day for a great tour!
Excited to be part of an upcoming event!

I have been wanting to go here for 50 years...so happy I finally got to see it in person!!! So historic and interesting.

Brunch, meh. Fruit salad, quinoa salad and spinach salad were all good, but proteins were a bit over cooked. Cash/credit bar. Shortened tour of castle definitely kept the attention of 9 and 11 year old (technology obsessed) boys' attention. Learning about the history of the castle was very interesting!

Have been to Cherokee for lunch tea and bugle. It is perfect in every way. A wonderful place. Highly recommend.

Really delightful day. My sister came to visit from New Jersey and I thought this would be the perfect outing. It didn't disappoint it's located in a beautiful setting marvelous views you walk through the castle and it's not a large Castle but it's very well kept it's a beautiful place. It truly is. We also had the high tea and it was a nice a sampling of all the foods and wait staff was very efficient what is a lot of fun I plan on doing it again

We were there for a murder mystery event. They only had one person making drinks, so the line was long. Then, they ran out of food before half of my large group could get through the buffet, and there were still many people still behind us! The home is lovely, but they needed to manage resources better.

Delightful tour. Great family adventure. My friend and I ook two older ladies as birthday surprise. History, art, views, were so informative. Highly recommend!! Make reservations. Then had lunch at O'Brians right near on Santa Fe. Wonderful morning!!!

Beautiful place to see... Short and easy drive from the city

Tour was great with several volunteers offering stories and history.

Wasn't impressed that my ticket for high tea that was purchased was charged for 2 additional. I tried to reach out via phone twice. Was hung up on the first time and the second sent to voicemail and asked for a call back. No one called. Reached out AGAIN VIA Facebook and no one would respond however they had no problem responding to my sister about the dress code. We got to the tea I asked AGAIN and then I was told sorry too late catering was paid for only to see the kitchen staff made the food at the event. If you go to a tea triple check the amount of tickets.

Fantastic venue for the tour or some of the events they host. Impressive history

Awesome place great views. Went for a wedding was amazing

What a gem! Such a beautiful place. The tour guides are very thorough and knowledgeable.

Visited the CRC for a wedding and it was spectacular. The castle is absolutely wonderful and beautiful and the service provided by the staff was top notch. The wedding ceremony was beautiful and we met lots of very nice people.

The most spectacular setting for this amazing castle. You will need to show up for the scheduled tours or event to gain access to the castle itself. The drive was amazing and the property is so amazing. They have their own cemetary on the property and several memorials for their pricing winning studs. I will have to go to one of the teas!!

Wonderful tour and staff. Lots of history and fun facts!

We have been at Cherokee Ranch for 3 different events. First the tour was amazing, very unique information and objects in the castle. The castle itself is quite a building. The second visit was a sunset hike. What beautiful land surrounding the castle. This property is a working cattle ranch set in the Rocky Mountain foothills and has a variety of landscapes with views that go on forever. The last visit to watch the elk as the rut has started. We brought our dinner and sat in the main room of the castle, very socially distant from the others viewing the elk. This room opens to a large veranda that overlooks some of the grounds. There was a teacher/ zoologist that told us facts and answered questions about the elk. We watched a herd of about 40 elk and some of the rituals associated with the rut. We are very lucky that this place is available to visit and learn from, it's wonderful.

This was an awesome day. This ranch/castle is amazing in itself, but it houses the most credible art and furnishing! We had lunch on the patio and a tour. We will be returning for other activities...bird tour!

Authentic Scottish craftsmanship in a beautiful natural setting--a must see!

Gorgeous place but beware of the High Teas. Attended one catered by Serendipity Caterers and it was the worst garbage served by the worst servers. Teas are a hobby and I have attended Teas in this area, other cities in the US and in other countries. This one rates 0 on a 10 scale.

Amazing and beautiful castle. High tea was cozy and quaint. Will be coming back for more events for sure

One of the most unique places I've visited in Colorado! Went for the tea and tour. Definitely worth it! The views from the tower are breathtaking, make sure to bring a good camera. The tower stairs are steep, there is moderate walking and stairs as this is a 10,000 sq ft building!
During warmer months they offer hikes on their 4000 acre property as well.

Having our wedding at Cherokee Ranch & Castle was truly a dream come true!!! If you are looking for a unique and magical wedding venue with a spectacular view of the mountains, look no further! From the moment my husband and I stepped onto the Castle grounds, we knew it was the most perfect venue for our wedding reception. We had a destination wedding with guests coming from far and wide (many of which hadn't been to Denver before). Having our reception here provided our guests with a gorgeous Colorado setting like no other! The grounds, the historical artifacts and spectacular views are all incredible. Isabelle Kline was our wedding planner but also served as our point of contact at Cherokee. She went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding was beyond perfect. Despite weather complications and traffic delays, Isabelle and the Cherokee team ensure that everything went off without a hitch. Our guests adored the venue and I highly recommend it (and Isabelle) for your wedding!

Went for "Tea at the Castle" and had a wonderful time! The tea and light meal provided was nothing to write home about. The tour afterwards and the views you get from just going up to the castle are pretty great.

Loved the tour, the volunteers are very knowledgeable , what a lovely place to learn about! I especially loved hearing about Tweet and the Johnson family that had it built. I will be back for lunch and of course the tea. Beautiful venue for a wedding or celebration. My friends treated me to this tour for my birthday. I have great friends!!!! Highly recommend

Worth a visit for the views! Brunch was nice, a little expensive. Another time.

Very interesting tour of the castle at Cherokee ranch. Our docent did a wonderful job of telling about the amazing art collection and the woman that ran this ranch. Lovely!

Beautiful and historic ranch and ranch house. Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides provide interesting information about the ranch and local history.

One of my very favorite spaces in Colorado. It's a must see! Holiday teas are spectacular.

Absolutely fantastic! We attended a tea; great staff, informative, fun tour of a beautiful, historic castle. Wide open spaces; classic Colorado. Loved our visit.

What a beautiful hidden Colorado gem! Rich with history, breathtaking views of the front range & mountains and of course hummingbirds fluttering by. Incredible & unique property with a fascinating story. Highly recommend for events and the tour is very informative. We attended high tea which was a delight.

Terrific views of the Front Range from Pike's Peak to Denver. The castle tour was well led by Meg and Marianne.

Beautiful Castle. The staff was very knowledgeable. They gave a great presentation of the history. Brunch was good, filling and flavorful. Will recommend and also return for future events.

Location was spectacular, service was impeccable but food was lackluster at best!

Such a fun tea with Elsa and Anna from Frizen! Loved my day with my girls: Nikki C Bass and Mckenlee!

Interesting history, beautiful vistas, great artifacts.

What a great place! Staff is very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. Come take a tour!

Amazing Place ... Go see it !! Promise it will "wow" you !

Everyone that works there is super nice and helpful. They do all sorts of events throughout the year including private parties and wedding ceremonies. The history is interesting and the views are breathtaking.

If the Castle is advertising more for tours rather than brunch then yes it is a nice place. For a $50 Sunday brunch on the other hand the offerings were very minimal. Mixed greens, balsamic Vinaigrette, a chaffer of Fritatta, a chaffer of sliced ham, Chicken salad sandwich, egg salad sandwich both on croissant, cucumber sandwiches on wheat bread and a tray of sliced fruit. No desserts again for $50 I was so disappointed, I was expecting more of at least semi grand offerings as I am a Sous Chef at a hotel considering that this is a castle

Lots of history and wonderful volunteers are there, they are knowledgeable on most subjects. My niece and i loved the tour of the castle.

Beutific architecture and scenery. The castle also includes several pieces of original renaissance and medieval art. Very much worth a visit.

Beautiful, interesting, and the 'tea' was good, too!

History rich, with many wonderful stories to hear and beautiful artifacts to see. Also, the views are so incredible... truly a gem of Douglas County.

The event put on for valentine's day is a treat. They limit it to less than 50 people. Start the evening with cocktail reception and tours. The history of the castle is amazing. They had a guitar player for the evening filling the great room with soft classical music. The dinner was buffet style, followed by dessert and coffee. The views from the castle tower are amazing. Worth every penny, you definitely want to check this historic castle out for yourself.

We went for a tour on a beautiful fall morning given by John Lake. He was the butler for Tweet Kimball, the last owner of this spectacular castle and cattle ranch. It was very enjoyable and educational.

A beautiful place, with warm memories of the past, well preserved for future generations. Many thanks to John, Meg, Olivia, and Jan for your very kind hospitality.

What an amazing gem of history and beauty right in our own backyard!!!

Wonderful place full of history. A great event venue too, can't wait to attend everything it has to offer.

Beautiful castle and views. They have tours and various events which I highly recommend.

My experience with this organzation was very unsatisfactory. I dutifully made reservations and then through an emergency was unable to make the appointed date. I called well in advance to let them know. They would happily RESCHEDULE my reservation but flatly refused to REFUND my money. I paid for this via credit card. It is not like they have to cut and mail check to me. Because I'm so unhappy with their response to my situation I will lose $90 for a tea/tour I will not be able to enjoy. I recommend at all costs that people do NOT bother with this institution.

I gave 4 stars despite the less than desirable food as the employees were so nice and our tour guide was wonderful. I would recommend going but Mcdonld will satisfy better than the very poor food

Great experience learning about the history and the tea experience was awesome

It was very informal yet elegant! I was impressed over the tasty tidbits with our Jasmine tea and with the knowledge and evident love the staff has for the Castle!! What an amazing way to spend an afternoon!!

A magical unique place! I visited the castle with my daughter in the fall for a dinner on the balcony. An unforgettable experience. The views were breathtaking and the grounds and the castle are very well kept.

Very disappointing Christmas tea in 2017. The tour of the castle was lovely but the tea itself was not good. The service was poor we had to repeatedly flag down the server. Approximately half of the food was stale, dry and flavorless. Go for the tour but skip the expensive tea.