Lodge opens, invites guests to take in historic and pristine Arizona

PHOENIX (April 23, 2008) – This spring and summer, Cherry Creek Lodge invites guests to experience historic and beautiful Arizona like never before. Nestled within the pristine wilderness of the Tonto National Forest, Cherry Creek Lodge is a portrait of when rustic Arizona meets modern convenience. Cherry Creek Lodge will open its doors for the very first time to guests in spring 2008. This beautiful lodge has been completely renovated and is the perfect place for a weekend getaway, business retreats or a destination wedding. Cherry Creek Lodge sits along the Mogollon Rim on several hundred acres. The landscape is comprised of rolling Ponderosa pine hills, Sonoran scrub valleys and rocky wash basins, with a beautiful calm three acre lake next to the lodge. The Lodge has nine beautifully decorated rooms and can house up to 28 people. Guests will also enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by the in house chef, while taking in the beautiful cool mornings on the deck or by the lake. The 100 percent solar powered and eco-friendly lodge features many outdoor activities including, horseback riding, archery, hunting, fishing, hiking, clay shooting and ATV rentals. Visitors can find a wealth of activities and services on the Cherry Creek Lodge Web site at www.cherrycreeklodge.com.Guests of the lodge will not only enjoy the beauty of Pleasant Valley, but will find themselves ensconced within its rich history. Young, formerly Pleasant Valley, is home to the infamous conflict between the Graham and Tewksbury families in the late 1800s, known today as the Pleasant Valley War. Among the most famous of the range wars in the American West, the feud was big enough and bloody enough to command national attention and has been portrayed in literature and the movies several times. Cherry Creek Lodge is owned and operated by Sharon and Michael Lechter. The couple and outdoor enthusiasts re-designed Cherry Creek Lodge to suit the comforts of residents across Arizona and the nation, while maintaining the history and dignity of the land around Pleasant Valley. The couple is often at the Lodge and shares their love of the land and history with guests. To learn more about Cherry Creek Lodge contact Matthew Dutile at 602-274-1988. About the LechtersSharon and Michael Lechter are known not only throughout their home state of Arizona, but around the globe. Sharon is the co-author of the #1 NY Times best-sellers Rich Dad, Poor Dad and over 20 books in the Rich Dad series. Michael Lechter is a well-know intellectual property lawyer in addition to author of his own Rich Dad’s advisor series of books. The couple counts themselves among outdoor enthusiasts and historic Arizona aficionados. Sharon and Michael frequent the lodge and share their love of the land and its history with all their guests.