Historical
The water and rich soil of the South Platte Valley drew farmers and ranchers to this area in the late 1800s. Today, Chatfield Farms preserves the tradition of 150 years of agricultural activity with an historic ranch site and contemporary, small-scale farming to feed the community.
Hildebrand Ranch
The Hildebrand Ranch House at Chatfield Farms.
The restored log and clapboard buildings along the banks of Deer Creek are remnants of the Hildebrand family's extensive farming and ranching operation, begun in 1866.
Dye Garden
Flowers harvested in Janice Ford Memorial Dye Garden.
Before the advent of synthetic dyes, most dyes were made from plants. The Rocky Mountain Weaver's Guild uses the plants in the Janice Ford Memorial Dye Garden to make dyes in a modern continuation of this historic connection between people and the landscape.
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