ListedCO, United StatesEstate

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.

Guests
150 at dinner · 250 standing
Venue website
Cost
About US$34,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Venue website
Season
All year
Venue website
Getting there
DEN · about 1 h by car
Aisle estimate

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, rooms and facilities

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

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A sample wedding weekend

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Friday (Day Before Wedding) · day 01
  • Afternoon/EveningGuest arrival; welcome dinner or casual gathering at castle or barn space
Saturday (Wedding Day) · day 02
  • 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
Sunday (Day After Wedding) · day 03
  • 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

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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.

Venue wedding information

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  • 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.”
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  • Standing reception: 250 guests

    “Standing : 250”
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  • Ceremony, 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.”
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  • Rooms: 0 rooms

    “The Castle does not have overnight accommodations.”
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  • Sleeps: 0 guests

    “The Castle does not have overnight accommodations.”
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  • Outdoor 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.”
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  • Indoor 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.”
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  • In-house catering: No

    “Clients will select a caterer from the CRCF approved caterer list.”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: Yes

    “Clients will select a caterer from the CRCF approved caterer list.”
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  • Bring your own wine: No

    “Because of this, no outside alcohol may be brought onto the property.”
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  • Bar 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.”
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  • Off-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”
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  • Included: 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.”
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  • Not included: Catering and drinks

    “Catering, table-setting rentals, and alcohol are additional.”
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  • Weddings held: All year

    “November through April allows for a smaller, more intimate wedding inside the Castle’s Great Hall for up to 75 guests.”
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  • Planner required: Yes

    “CRCF requires an insured professional coordinator for the day of your event.”
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  • Fireworks: No

    “Smoking is prohibited. No smoking of any kind. E-cigarettes, vaping, open flames, and fireworks are also prohibited.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Guest parking is located approximately 1,000 feet from the Castle.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “The first level of the castle is ramp accessible, ensuring ease of movement.”
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  • Reception 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 indoors
  • Reception 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 outdoors
  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Our culinary partners will delight your senses with exceptional tastes and presentations for your dining before dancing the night away.”
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  • Setting: Mountain, historic, elegant

    “A wedding at the Castle can be enchanting and a most memorable mountain experience with unmatched elegance.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “It will be located near the Castle and within view of Tweet Kimball’s memorial garden.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “As Cherokee Ranch & Castle is located on private property, we do not allow guests to enter any part of the property unsupervised.”
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  • Mountain 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.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Cherokee Castle is a rare example of a 15 th century Scottish castle.”
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  • Suppliers 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