Chase Ranch

Established in 1869, the Chase Ranch was successfully owned and operated by the Chase Family for 143 years. In 2012, legendary cattlewoman, fourth-generation family member, and remaining owner of the Chase Ranch, Gretchen Sammis, passed away, leaving her family’s historic 11,000-acre ranch to “The Chase Ranch Foundation”. Along with this inheritance came the duty of preserving the rich heritage and history of the ranch and the family who created it. Currently, Philmont Scout Ranch and the foundation work together to care for the cattle herd and provide education tours of the main house and grounds during the summer camping season.