George Lucas Is Still The Proud Owner Of Skywalker Ranch - photos

George Lucas may have sold the rights to Star Wars, but he's still the proud owner of the 4,700-acre Skywalker Ranch. The director has spent around $100 million developing the impressive property north of San Francisco since 1978. Although he doesn't live there (at least as of 2002), Lucas uses the land as a retreat, as well as work and studio space. Now with his $4 billion windfall from selling Lucasfilm, perhaps Lucas will spend more money building his dreamland...more


While his ranch is in Ca. it reminds me of a typical ranch in NM.  For instance his ranch, like most in NM, has a ranch house designed in the 1869 Victorian style.

He has also picked up another NM ranch tradition: a fitness center complete with racquetball courts and a swimming pool.

Now you know why ranchers oppose wilderness. Racquetball is not allowed because the noise violates the soundscape and ruins the wilderness experience for Jeff, Nathan and Darla, and most importantly, the only way you can fill the swimming pool is with a bucket.
 
Finally, our dirty little secret is out.