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4.0 (89 reviews)
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An ancient 16th century desk.
JoJo E.

Simultaneously rugged and glamorous, this American castle has a unique charm and rich history. The incredible collection of ancient artworks and different styles of Scottish and British decorations iare truly remarkable. High tea was very delightful, served in various china cups and saucers, an array of sandwiches, scones, pies, tarts, petit fours and chocolates. Today they served only three different teas: mango, cinnamon and green teas. I was disappointed they didn't offer a traditional English black tea or Earl Grey. :( The tour afterwards was broken up into 4 groups so that the flow wasn't overwhelming and crowded. It was reminiscent of the castles I've toured in Europe if only on a much smaller scale. The stories of Tweet Kimball and the previous owners the Johnsons were ones of humor and awe. I should like to return during the summer to view the estate and gather more information.

Holiday Afternoon tea sandwiches, scones, muffins, and desserts
Julia K.

We came here for a holiday afternoon tea and it was delicious! Tea was $65/person and it includes a tour of the ranch. The teas were aromatic and they had chai, black, and roobois to choose from. They had an assortment of sandwiches, chicken curry, cucumber, apple and turkey were all delicious. The scones were also delicious, especially the orange chocolate chunk. There was an assortment of desserts. Staff were friendly and there were volunteers to help you take memorable pictures. Stay for the free tour afterwards and learn amazing things about Tweet Kimball. We'll be back to try their other events!

Wine & Chocolate night
Carrie K.

Very cool experience! We did a night time wine & chocolate tasting event, but will definitely be coming back during the day for a hike for a different experience! All of the staff are volunteers and are extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the castle and history! Definitely recommend!

Our table
Jann S.

My daughter booked a tea time and castle tour. We arrived on a cool bright sunny day. The castle is amazing against the Rocky Mountains. We were greeted and escorted to our table. Tables are nicely spaced to enjoy the room. We started with a spiced chai tea. It was flavorful and delicious by itself. My daughter added a little sugar and milk. I also tried their black tea and she tried the chamomile tea. They brought out our meal on tiered shelves including tea sandwiches, scones, mini muffins and dessert. All were delicious. The servers were friendly and quick to refill our tea. There was also a gift box for each of us with a chocolate truffle.

Our guests dressed up for the event
Hannah B.

Such an amazing experience for our 10 year wedding anniversary! It was a hot evening and Donna and her staff were always nearby with ice water, checking on everyone. Donna is just a wonderful caring host who helps everything run smoothly I felt so special as she was attentive understanding and caring. Best venue ever! We had 60+ people and each one was overwhelmed with the beauty and experience Thank you for making our day so very memorable We hope to engage in other special events hosted here

Gloria M.

It was my first time here and I was amazed! I signed for their princess event and my daughter had a blast! Meeting her favorite princess in castle was a dream! The place is clean with amazing views!!!! We live close so the drive isisnt bad. I just wish I knew about it sooner! In their website - it shows events! Like a frank senatra night or afternoon tea! I can't wait to try their other events! The one we went to had snacks provided which included a huge platter of fresh fruited, macaroons, cookies, candies, and sandwiches! I mean it was like a full meal! We definitely had a blast visiting the castle! The ladies who worked there were super nice as well and there was plenty of parking.

Anna C.

We had high tea as a Christmas celebration here and it was lovely. However, it was a pleasant surprise that the serving were larger than your average tea sandwiches. The food was good and everything was fresh. There could've been more chocolate but the sweets were nice. The Grand Hall was beautifully decorated as was the outside. After tea we got a tour of the castle and I'll say as a native Coloradan I learned a ton! We had very nice, friendly and knowledgeable guides and saw some amazing artifacts and antiques. I would highly recommend visiting this castle!

Entrance to property
Bee W.

I've always wanted to tour this place after seeing it from the road. So for Mother's Day this year I purchased tickets to their tea and tour. They were friendly from the start as I lost my tickets and then couldn't find the email with the original. So I contacted them and they helped me with replacements. The entrance to the property is past Daniels Gate park, down the hill. The road on the property is not smooth so be prepared to drive slow. Plus there's a posted speed limit. It's so quiet and serene. We passed a cute house called Chickamauga Cottage. Later found out a Ranch Manager (?) still lives there. Drove up to the main building and there's a parking lot and you can also park along the road. We walked up and it was drizzling so no seating outside unfortunately. There's a lovely view from the patio. We did get to see it on our tour. They sat us at a table for two under a portrait of Edgar Allen Poe. The artwork is amazing in the castle. The tea was catered by Serendipity catering company. The servers were friendly but I wish they circulated more often as I wanted more tea. Several of us got up to get more ourselves. The chicken curry salad on a croissant was my son's favorite. I liked the cucumber herb cream cheese finger sandwich. He also liked the carrot cupcake. The scones and snicker doodle cookies were too hard. The key lime pie slice was tart but good with the tea. The fresh fruit kebabs drizzled with agave and mint were refreshing. They had two types of tea - black and mint. I preferred the mint tea. My son was entranced by the sugar cubes. After the tea service, we were given a history of the castle and how it was protected through a conservation easement by 'Tweet' Kimball the last owner of the property. Her story is inspiring and shows her fortitude and determination not to let divorce or being the only lady to raise cattle then stop her. She was so beautiful and her photos and portraits are lovely. The tour does have some spiral staircases but the docent didn't rush us so the older visitors could make it. We saw the gargoyle and a suit of armor. The different rooms were interesting and o loved the tile work in the dining room. A lovely blue. Also the tile work around the fireplaces. The French marketplace scenes were delicate and sweet. Tweet also has the second largest collection of Sir Christopher Wren's architectural drawings. The tour was so interesting and the history fascinating. I can't remember all of it but the part I loved most was how she got her nickname Tweet. Her dad wrote letters to her mom with drawings of birds and asking how his little 'tweet' was. On our drive out we saw herds of deer and some turkeys. It was a fantastic end to a laid back afternoon spent with my love.

Downton Abbey tea assortment
Anna G.

We have attended many events at Cherokee Ranch and Castle, and every single one has been beautiful and unique in its own way. The most recent event we attended was a Downton Abbey themed afternoon tea. We absolutely loved the charming food selections as well as the delicious tea and the spectacular atmosphere. The staff had a ton of attention to detail and made the entire afternoon really special. The trivia and the characters were both a fun addition to the tea itself, and we found ourselves laughing quite a bit throughout the whole event. We have also seen Spinphony at the Castle and have participated in a chocolate and wine pairing night. Both were also wonderful! One big tip: check out the view from the spectacular deck!

Sarah S.

A hidden gem with so much history. I ended up going to Cherokee Ranch & Castle because my boyfriend won tea and a tour at an gala auction. We weren't really sure what to expect, but we had a blast. We had a meal before we came to tea, but honestly it wasn't necessary because the "snack" selection at tea was awesome. I honestly couldn't pick a favorite food bedside they were all so delicious. Even the jams and butter were super good. We were also able to pick between two teas. Each tea had a distinct flavor and we enjoyed switching between both. I especially loved the unique tea cups and saucers. It was a special touch that the owner used to collect them. The tour was so much fun. From the art, to the history of the castle and its owner, to the stunning views. It was so much fun to peruse the castle and it wrapped up the day. One of the best afternoons we've had in awhile.

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