In 1988, Fess Parker bought a 714-acre California ranch; decades later, the family venture spans vineyards, Wagyu cattle and hospitality, with his children and grandchildren carrying on the business
- What started as a quiet retirement plan in California wine country has grown into a large family-owned farming and hospitality business.
- When actor Fess Parker bought the 714-acre Foxen Canyon Ranch in 1988, he planned to raise a small herd of cattle, plant a few acres of grapes, and start a small family winery.
- According to the official history on the Fess Parker Winery site, the former Hollywood star, best known for playing Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, wanted to build a lasting family business that could be passed down through generations.
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- What started as a quiet retirement plan in California wine country has grown into a large family-owned farming and hospitality business.
- When actor Fess Parker bought the 714-acre Foxen Canyon Ranch in 1988, he planned to raise a small herd of cattle, plant a few acres of grapes, and start a small family winery.
- According to the official history on the Fess Parker Winery site, the former Hollywood star, best known for playing Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, wanted to build a lasting family business that could be passed down through generations.
Sources: Times of India