About Us

The Prince Family | History of the Ranch | Our Staff | Job Openings

The Prince Family
Howdy! We are Dick and Christine, Thomas (24), Elise (22), Townsend (19), and Emily (19) Prince. We describe ourselves as the "guests that never went away." After vacationing at Cherokee Park Ranch for four consecutive years, we purchased the ranch and made it our home. Hailing from Knoxville, Tennessee, we employ heartfelt Southern hospitality at our ranch and invest lots of time and energy into making our place special to you and your family. We invite you to experience a true Western adventure like none other.

The Old Stagecoach Stop
Ranch/Lodge history - The ranch has a fascinating history and is known as one of the first guest ranches in Colorado. During the late 1880's it was a colorful stage coach stop between Fort Collins, Colorado and Laramie, Wyoming. Incoming guests had to chance Indian confrontations and the rates were only $8.00 per week! Now Indian hostilities are nonexistent but the Western character of the ranch remains. While the old buildings have been modernized, we have done everything possible to maintain their historical integrity. You will enjoy stepping into the past. For example, the old post office cabinet still stands in the lodge office, just where it stood in the 1890's. Much of the furnishings in the lodge and cabins are those from the ranch beginnings. You'll also see the old wagons, buggies, sleighs and implements used years ago. And yet the ranch has all the conveniences you could wish for. A great place for those who appreciate antiques and western memorabilia.

Our Staff Is All Smiles
Staff - What makes Cherokee Park Ranch such a special place for our guests are the 22 young adults who dedicate themselves to the ranch for the summer. The hand-picked staff all have an abundance of heart and enthusiasm, providing impeccable service for each and every guest. The genuine warmth and friendliness of the staff is evident in all facets of the ranch, from the corral to the kitchen to the children's program. Every week our guests compliment the energy and hard work of each staff member. Your vacation at Cherokee Park Ranch will be memorable because of these young folks. If you over 18 years old and interested in becoming a part of our staff family for the summer, please check out our ranch's employment application on-line at www.coolworks.com. We would love to hear from you!

Job Openings
Please contact us if you love working outdoors, meeting new people, have a great sense of humor, an honest work ethic and want to be a part of one of the best dude ranches in the Rocky Mountains!