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Stargate Farm, Bartonville, Texas
Master-minded for Texas, Stargate Farm is an equestrian dream. A premier dressage and breeding facility, with 100 acres north of Dallas-Fort Worth to roam, the horse heaven sports one of the finest indoor riding rings in America and a main…

Hacienda del Cielo, Camino Cruz Blanca, Santa Fe, New Mexico
As you wend your way to the seven-acre hilltop to feast your eyes on the private world, the roots of Hacienda del Cielo quickly become apparent. The adobe walls announce a spirit that is unmistakably Santa Fe. Throughout some 7,383…

Houston, Texas
With its 100-year-old beams, antique fireplaces, Venetian plaster walls, cypress ceilings, and marble and pine floors, the magnificent Italian villa resounds with Old World elegance. An arched elevator joins exquisite formal entertainment areas and private upstairs bedrooms—starring a balconied master…

Austin, Texas
The Texas Hill Country comes alive from the dramatic clifftop sentinel overlooking Barton Creek Valley. Perched on a three-acre promontory minutes from downtown, the Jauregui-designed residence radiates an open elegance with walls of glass merging the light-filled interiors with poolside…

The Oasis, Castle Hot Springs, Arizona
The Oasis at Castle Hot Springs basks at a comfortable elevation of 2,000 feet 55 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix in a remarkably unspoiled valley enveloped by the magnificent Bradshaw Mountains. The magical 207 acres boast a profusion of desert…
Safehaven, Montecito, California
Flowing effortlessly from dreamy party settings and suites to view-filled terraces, Safehaven bestows enchantment with every turn. Its Montecito setting—one of the grandest in the world—is a perfect foil for the Neoclassic synergism of man and nature. From the firelit…
Kentwood, Hidden Valley, California
Former home to one of Ronald Reagan’s ambassadors, Kentwood epitomizes the equestrian tradition of southern California’s celebrity-studded Hidden Valley near Beverly Hills and Malibu. The Georgian nestles on over 60 gated acres, affording elegant entertaining amid stately columns and firesides.…
Rancho Encantado, Santa Ynez, California
Rancho Encantado’s 355 acres in Santa Ynez Valley entertain against the backdrop of a working ranch. The hacienda revels in 10,000 square feet of French-doored settings enjoying formal gardens, oak-studded pastures, and orchards. A gourmet kitchen, barbecue, and outdoor kitchen…

Lesher Estate, Orinda, California
Known as the Lesher Estate of newspaper publishing fame, Seven Oaks remains one of the great estates of the San Francisco Bay Area. Past iron gates and a fountain, the 12,000-square-foot seven-bedroom mansion regally unveils a movie theater, 64-foot ballroom,…

Applewood Inn, Sonoma, California
Amid the beautiful Russian River Valley, Applewood Inn charms visitors with its romantic wine-country ambiance. Nestled on nearly six lush acres of enchanting gardens and apple orchards complemented by a fountained courtyard and pool, the luxurious inn houses 19 guest…

Napa Valley, California
Commanding 38 magnificent acres of the Napa Valley, the estate near San Francisco enjoys five acres of luxuriant Cabernet vineyards backdropped by stately oak trees. Three levels highlight wood-floored party settings, a chef’s kitchen, four bedrooms, four luxurious baths, an…

Robledal, Santa Barbara, California
In 1928 George Washington Smith was commissioned to create a Spanish Revival showpiece for Milton Wilson, one of three partners who developed Hope Ranch Park. Perched atop a private crest of nearly eight acres of equestrian land, and celebrating Pacific…

Pebble Beach, California
Mirroring the legendary grounds of the Lodge at Pebble Beach, just four properties away, the gated estate commands one of 17 Mile Drive’s most dramatic oceanfront settings. The vintage four-bedroom main dwelling and gracious guesthouse bask on luxuriant lawns amid…

Lesher Estate, Orinda, California
Known as the Lesher Estate of newspaper publishing fame, Seven Oaks remains one of the great estates of the San Francisco Bay Area. Past iron gates and a fountain, the 12,000-square-foot seven-bedroom mansion regally unveils a movie theater, 64-foot ballroom,…

Lafayette, California
Secluded in Happy Valley near San Francisco, the European-style villa basks on over three gated acres interweaving outdoor terraces, waterfalls, a guest cottage, spa, and koi pond. Radiant interiors blend beams and French doors into some 5,000 square feet of…