Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Cherokee Ranch & Castle sits on 5,400 acres of rolling Colorado foothills near Sedalia, offering sweeping views of open grassland and distant peaks.
Cherokee Ranch & Castle is an estate destination wedding venue in CO, United States, hosting 150 at dinner and 250 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$34,000 (our estimate), reached from Denver International Airport (DEN), 45 to 60 minutes.
About Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Cherokee Ranch & Castle sits on 5,400 acres of rolling Colorado foothills near Sedalia, offering sweeping views of open grassland and distant peaks.
The property features a historic castle structure alongside rustic barns and manicured grounds that create multiple scenic backdrops for ceremonies and celebrations.
Elevation and natural terrain provide dramatic light and natural amphitheater-like settings for gatherings of 20 to 150 guests.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 150 guests
- Standing reception
- 250 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 150 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 0 rooms
- Sleeps
- 0 guests
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$34,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$6,000 to US$15,000 venue feeAisle estimate
- Off-season price
- US$4,900 to US$7,500 venue fee
- Included
- Furniture
- Not included
- Catering and drinks
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
- Planner required
- Yes
- Fireworks
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- DEN, 60 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Mountain, historic, elegant
The place
- Gardens
- Yes
- Private grounds
- Yes
- Mountain view
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Suppliers from the venue's list
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- No
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bring your own wine
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 5,400-acre working ranch with unobstructed views of Colorado landscape and mountain vistas
- Historic castle building available for ceremonies, receptions, and guest gatherings
- Multiple outdoor ceremony sites on open grassland with natural elevation changes
- On-site accommodations and rustic event spaces including barns and historic structures
A sample wedding weekend
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- Afternoon/EveningGuest arrival; welcome dinner or casual gathering at castle or barn space
- 10:00 AMGuest arrival and seating for ceremony on ranch grounds
- 11:00 AMCeremony begins outdoors with mountain views as backdrop
- 12:00 PMCocktail hour on grounds with landscape photo opportunities
- 1:30 PMReception dinner and celebration indoors or semi-sheltered space
- MorningCasual brunch for departing guests before checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- DEN · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Denver International Airport.
- Direct line
- (303) 688-5555
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the elevation at Cherokee Ranch & Castle?+
The property sits at approximately 6,800 feet elevation in the Colorado foothills, which may affect travel planning for guests coming from lower elevations.
Can we have both ceremony and reception on the property?+
Yes. The castle and barns accommodate both ceremonies and receptions, with outdoor spaces available for ceremonies and indoor spaces for dining and dancing.
Is overnight accommodation available for guests?+
The property offers on-site lodging options, allowing guests to stay within the ranch grounds. Contact the venue directly at http://www.cherokeeranch.org/ for specific accommodation details and availability.
What is the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates between 20 and 150 guests depending on the event configuration and spaces selected.
Can we access the full 5,400 acres for photos?+
The expansive grounds provide numerous photo opportunities across open pastures, castle exteriors, and scenic overlooks. Specific areas and timing should be confirmed with the venue during planning.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 150 guests
“Peak Wedding Season is May through October, with outdoor ceremonies enhanced by panoramic views, accommodating 150 guests with the elegant Veranda Tent from mid-May through mid-October.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 250 guests
“Standing : 250”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 150 guests
“Peak Wedding Season is May through October, with outdoor ceremonies enhanced by panoramic views, accommodating 150 guests with the elegant Veranda Tent from mid-May through mid-October.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 0 rooms
“The Castle does not have overnight accommodations.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 0 guests
“The Castle does not have overnight accommodations.”
Read the source for sleepsOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Peak Wedding Season is May through October, with outdoor ceremonies enhanced by panoramic views, accommodating 150 guests with the elegant Veranda Tent from mid-May through mid-October.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“November through April allows for a smaller, more intimate wedding inside the Castle’s Great Hall for up to 75 guests.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: No
“Clients will select a caterer from the CRCF approved caterer list.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“Clients will select a caterer from the CRCF approved caterer list.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: No
“Because of this, no outside alcohol may be brought onto the property.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation maintains its own liquor license and is responsible for the sale and service of all alcoholic beverages and compliance with state and county laws/regulations.”
Read the source for bar on siteOff-season price: US$4,900 to US$7,500 venue fee
“November through April Saturday: $7,500 Friday or Sunday: $6,700 Monday through Thursday: $4,900”
Read the source for off-season priceIncluded: Furniture
“Private dressing suites for both the Bride and Groom, a full complement of tables and premium chairs, as well as unlimited locations for the most inspiring photography are included.”
Read the source for includedNot included: Catering and drinks
“Catering, table-setting rentals, and alcohol are additional.”
Read the source for not includedWeddings held: All year
“November through April allows for a smaller, more intimate wedding inside the Castle’s Great Hall for up to 75 guests.”
Read the source for weddings heldPlanner required: Yes
“CRCF requires an insured professional coordinator for the day of your event.”
Read the source for planner requiredFireworks: No
“Smoking is prohibited. No smoking of any kind. E-cigarettes, vaping, open flames, and fireworks are also prohibited.”
Read the source for fireworksParking: Yes
“Guest parking is located approximately 1,000 feet from the Castle.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“The first level of the castle is ramp accessible, ensuring ease of movement.”
Read the source for step-free accessReception indoors: Yes
“November through April allows for a smaller, more intimate wedding inside the Castle’s Great Hall for up to 75 guests.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Peak Wedding Season is May through October, with outdoor ceremonies enhanced by panoramic views, accommodating 150 guests with the elegant Veranda Tent from mid-May through mid-October.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Our culinary partners will delight your senses with exceptional tastes and presentations for your dining before dancing the night away.”
Read the source for space for dancingSetting: Mountain, historic, elegant
“A wedding at the Castle can be enchanting and a most memorable mountain experience with unmatched elegance.”
Read the source for settingGardens: Yes
“It will be located near the Castle and within view of Tweet Kimball’s memorial garden.”
Read the source for gardensPrivate grounds: Yes
“As Cherokee Ranch & Castle is located on private property, we do not allow guests to enter any part of the property unsupervised.”
Read the source for private groundsMountain view: Yes
“5-hour minimum booking (inclusive of at least 1.5-hour set-up and 1-hour clean-up) includes multiple spaces i.e. the Veranda Tent (clear side panels, silk-draped ceiling with strands of lights and stellar night skies), majestic Castle Great Hall, front Courtyard and/or covered Terrace with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains.”
Read the source for mountain viewHistoric building: Yes
“Cherokee Castle is a rare example of a 15 th century Scottish castle.”
Read the source for historic buildingSuppliers from the venue's list: Yes
“Clients will select a caterer from the CRCF approved caterer list.”
Read the source for suppliers from the venue's list