Program: Entertaining VIPs & Royalty at Cherokee Castle

PRESENTED BY  MEG ANDERSON AND JOHN LAKE

Monday, July 17, 2023

Doors Open at 6:30 pm
Enjoy complimentary refreshments and browse our partner tables before the program

Program  7:00-8:30 pm

Southridge Recreation Center

4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch

$3 Donation Suggested at Door for non-HRHS members

Tweet Kimball, the owner of Cherokee Castle and Ranch, entertained friends, political leaders and royalty. Meg Anderson was the caterer and John Lake was the butler for these events.

Meg and John will share a PowerPoint on the history of the castle. Catering royal dinners, greeting, and taking care of VIPs and Royalty were exciting events.  They will share fascinating stories about these events and personal stories of their friendship with Tweet and other interesting experiences during their 40 year history at the castle.

There will be a drawing following the program of Meg’s cookbook,

“Castle Entertaining from Ranch Hands to Royalty”.

Meg’s cookbook will be available for purchase at 6:30 P.M. and following the program.  

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS:

Meg Anderson and John Lake are well known to Highlands Ranch Historical Society Members!  In addition to being Lifetime Members of the Society, they are long-time Highlands Ranch Residents, as well as having Worked (and Played!) at Cherokee Castle for many years.  Meg was caterer to Tweet Kimble, and John was Butler and all around everything at the Castle.  They know the Castle, the People, the Land, and the Stories!

Have you been on a HRHS annual tour of the castle?

Check our website at http:theHRHS.org for info on our next castle tour.

SPECIAL GUESTS:   HRCA  Highlands Ranch Community Association will be present, showcasing one or more of their many special activities and areas.

Lindsey McKissick,Communications Manager & Backcountry Wilderness Area Fund Principal Officer, HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area

The HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area is a 13-square-mile wildlife habitat conservation property in Highlands Ranch. The mission is to improve wildlife habitat, inspire the next generation of nature stewards, and ignite a lifelong love of the outdoors for all. Our programs offer environmental education opportunities from Pre-K to gray with an emphasis on giving our community local access to a wild place all while protecting habitat for wildlife.

CHEROKEE CASTLE       Cherokee Ranch & Castle representatives will be on hand to display their many activities and events.