Residents are invited to attend a second public hearing on Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. at the Ranch House regarding the concept plan for Heirloom Park, located at 1 Mountain Oak in the Valley. Input from the first public hearing is being taken into account for the updated concept plan. At a later date, the concept plan will be available online and the link to the plan will be published in a future e-News. We encourage residents to attend and provide feedback on the proposed concept for the park. Feedback can also be submitted electronically to Chris Pacetti at chrisp@kcranch.org.

What we know today as Ken-Caryl Ranch began on Oct. 17, 1914, with the purchase of 2,660 acres of land southwest of Denver by John Charles Shaffer. The Ken-Caryl Ranch Historical Society will be hosting the KCR100 celebration to honor 100 years of Ken-Caryl Ranch. The event will be held at the Manor House on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and the whole community is invited. There will be entertainment, games, music and refreshments. Costumes for adults and children are encouraged! Details will be available soon.

The Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association is looking for a volunteer for the Covenant Control Committee. The committee upholds the governing documents of the Master Association and ensures enforcement in a fair and timely manner. You can find out more about this committee and download an application on our Committees page. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

There will be pony rides, face painting and a petting zoo for everyone to enjoy at the annual Equestrian Center Open House on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Concessions will be sold along with the Riding School bake sale. This is a great time to visit the Equestrian Center and to meet all the horses.