Meet the 2023 Ranch Family

They are without a doubt the BEST part of Cherokee Park Ranch. They are who make this entire operation possible! Our staff works tirelessly to make sure every single guest feels taken care of, every memory is a beautiful one, and every expectation is exceeded. We call them our ranch family and soon enough, they will become a part of yours too!

Evan – Head Wrangler

Hometown: Winchester, TN

What I am looking forward to: I’m looking forward to great memories and fun people.

Fun Fact: I’m the two time reigning mustache champion of Cherokee Park.

Lauren – Wrangler

Hometown: Winchester, TN

What I am looking forward to: Meeting all the guests, sharing my love for horses, and square dancing!

Fun Fact: I can speak Chinese.

Henry – Wrangler

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

What I am looking forward to: Meeting new people and exploring the Rocky Mountains.

Fun Fact: I enjoy fly fishing!

Taylor- Wrangler

Hometown: Renton, WA

What are you looking forward to this summer: Just having a great time with everyone!

Fun Fact: I feed cattle for my university where i’ll have my Bachelors in Animal Science this May!

Sophie – Kids Counselor

Ellie – Crew

Hometown: Pittsboro, NC

What are you looking forward to this summer: I am most looking forward to being in the Colorado nature!

Fun Fact: I’ve cooked for Kenny Chesney.

Audrey – Prep Cook

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

What are you looking forward to: Meeting new people and seeing a part of the country i’ve never seen before.

Fun fact: I’m a sports writer for my school newspaper.

Jason – Prep Cook

Hometown: Belmont, MA

What are you looking forward to: Petting as many cows as Townsend lets me!

Fun fact: I teach 6th grade!

Drew – Maintenance

Hometown: Dunwoody, GA

What are you looking forward to this summer: I am most looking forward to meeting people from all over the country and getting the opportunity to live and work with them over the summer.

Fun Fact: My favorite hobby is to play golf.

Jules – Crew

Hometown: Born and raised in New York but moved to NC when I was 8 and lived here ever since.

What are you looking forward to this summer: I’ve never been to Colorado so I’m really looking forward to being there for the summer. I definitely want to go on some hiking trails and meet all the animals!

Fun Fact: I lived on a beach town for my first year of college.

Belle- Wrangler

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

What are you looking forward to this Summer: I’m most pumped to love on guests and help them experience the best week of their lives!

Fun Fact: I’ve been going to the ranch since I was one and my Grandfather was one of the original wranglers when Dickey and Christine first bought the ranch!

Matthew – Maintenance

Hometown: Chazy, NY

What are you looking forward to this summer: I’m looking forward to another great season and the beautiful sunny days the ranch has to offer.

Fun Fact: In the winter I work as a snowmobile guide in Steamboat.

Grace – Crew

Hometown: Nashville, TN

What are you looking forward to this summer: I’m most looking forward to having a new experience and meeting new people
Fun Fact: I was adopted from China.

Granger – Wrangler

Hometown: Prattville, AL

What I am looking forward to: meeting new people and having a grand ol time.

Fun Fact: I have a flipper (fake tooth) and my dog once ate it. I’m currently on my third one.

Kyle – Wrangler

Hometown: Telluride, CO

What are you looking forward to this summer: Looking forward to meeting new people, riding new horses, and learning a lot of new things

Fun Fact: I’m pretty bad at golfing but I got a hole in one only my fourth time playing

Emily – Kids Counselor

Hometown: Talladega, AL

What I am looking forward to: I’m most excited to go on some cool hikes.

Fun Fact: Me and my dog are the same size!

Sarah – Wrangler

Hometown: Littleton, CO

What I am looking forward to: Hanging out with the other staff members, riding horses, and meeting all the awesome guests! 🙂

Fun Fact: I played collegiate soccer!

Isabella – Crew

Hometown: Ocean City, NJ

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know everyone ib the Cherokee Park Ranch team!

Fun Fact: I am on the equestrian team at the college of Charleston.

Chloe – Crew

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I’m most looking forward to meeting new people & also all the animals and hiking! All of it!

Fun Fact: I converted my Honda Pilot into a camper for camping trips/traveling!

Tatum – Wrangler

Hometown: Abilene, TX

What are you most looking forward to this summer: Riding my favorite palomino, taking the guests on amazing trail rides and getting to fall asleep every night to the sound of the rushing river.

Fun Fact: I’m too all the time I could be a professional kickballer.

Daisy – Wrangler

Hometown: Fairfield, CT

What are you most looking forward to this summer: I’m excited to disconnect from my phone and reconnect with all of the amazing staff and guests at the ranch!

Fun Fact: I also work in a microbiology lab!