(View from Cherokee Castle in Colorado. Sorry, I don't have a picture of the castle itself. I'll have to take one later. This view; however is still quite grand.)
In the 1950's a woman of refined European taste fell in love with the vistas and dusty buttes of south west Douglas County.
The open space and rugged individualism of Colorado ranchers must have nipped at her because Tweet Kimball soon called the Cherokee Ranch and Castle her home. While not every rancher can boast a full armoured knight, a Titian painting, or royal guests, this distinguished art collector became an award winning cattle rancher respected by many.
If a stoic ranch hand revealed his emotions, he'd probably smile at the woman donning a full length fur coat, giving the day's instructions on how to look after her Santa Gertrudis cattle.
Today Tweet is gone but her art, castle, cattle, and legacy survive.
This holiday season the Castle is hosting several classical concerts. The performance also includes wine tasting, a castle tour, and a dinner buffet. The Cherokee Castle, providing a magical "other world," complements an evening of fine music. While the tickets aren't inexpensive, they are fairly priced based on what is offered along with an experience unlike any to be had elsewhere in Colorado.
The Castle sits on a 3,100 acre wildlife preserve that Tweet entrusted when she passed away. It is located off an easy to miss road between Castle Pines and Sedalia. Be sure to get instructions from someone at the Castle.
By the way, if you are curious where the name "Tweet" came from then you will have to take a castle tour or rent the video about Tweet Kimball's life from a Douglas County Library.
Looking for more?
Tickets for Concerts at Cherokee Castle
article: Englewood Author's Novel Inspired by Colorado Castle Owner
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