Reed Peters bought Cave Creek Ranch in 1998, and renovated the buildings to be in harmony with the surrounding natural beauty, creating a peaceful retreat without modern distractions such as TV, radios, and telephones. 

Reed grew up in Pittsburgh in a family fascinated by nature and committed to conservation.  He majored in history at Kenyon College in Ohio and worked for IBM for 23 years in Chicago.  He moved to Portal in 2004, but continued to work for companies in Philadelphia and Phoenix.  At the end of 2008 he became a full time resident of Portal.

Reed's family has been instrumental in making Cave Creek Ranch the beautiful place it has become.  Reed's parents Pat and Dick Parran have been especially significant contributors.  Pat designed the Common Room and is responsible for much of the traditional feel and comfort of the rooms.