Ranchlands at Chico Basin

The mission of Ranchlands is to conserve American ranching legacy and quality of life. Siblings Tess Leach and Duke Phillips IV have taken the reins of the family business, working across the American West to raise bison and cattle. Chico Basin is a special property outside of Colorado Springs, with huge swaths of shortgrass prairie and Front Range mountain vistas. It is not only home to much of the family’s cattle operation, but also their leather shop and educational programming for aspiring ranchers. Safe to say, Tess and Duke could use a break from their many pursuits, so we are happy to have them join us at the long table for a second night of panoramic views and excellent food. Our guest chef, Michael Diaz de Leon of BRUTØ, recently earned a spot on the James Beard semifinalist list for Best Chef: Mountain States for his Mexican-infused cuisine celebrating Colorado’s seasonal bounty. We know he’s going to impress us with his debut in the field kitchen.