cws
Formerly kcmimichar
This just proves what a phenomenon a show like Dallas was.
Crimson
Telly Talk Star
There are a half dozen farms in my area that do a good business as agri-tourism -- horseback riding, apple picking, etc. Looks like Southfork is some variation of that. The TV series is barely mentioned on the main page of its website. I imagine there are other ranches around Dallas that offer similar activities, with SF having the slight additional draw of being on a hit TV series 3 decades ago.
Call me a skeptic, but I doubt the TV series is drawing much tourism at this point. Twenty years ago, visiting Southfork would have been on my bucket list. Now I'm not sure I would make the effort even if I happened to be in Dallas.
Garry
Telly Talk Fan
The ranch is currently making money from their current 2,000 dollar overnight stay package. But sooner or later Southfork will most likely be sold off as the late Rex Maughan's children are not interested in the property like he was. A lot of developers are interested in building houses on the land so the title of this thread isn't too far from the truth. 
Anyone got a spare $20 million to spend?
Anyone got a spare $20 million to spend?
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Luke_Krebbs_Ewing
Telly Talk Champion
Well I hope any new owners preserve the land and don't attempt to drill for oil on section forty.The ranch is currently making money from their current 2,000 dollar overnight stay package. But sooner or later Southfork will most likely be sold off as the late Rex Maughan's children are not interested in the property like he was. A lot of developers are interested in building houses on the land so the title of this thread isn't too far from the truth.
Anyone got a spare $20 million to spend?
I also hope the house itself is maintained and looked after. This is Southfork after all, the most famous ranch in TV history.
Barbara Fan
Admin
I can believe that, When you look at the view from the SF balcony in the 1980s there is very little built around it but fwd 30 years it was well built up. A former forum poster / friend and2008 BBQ chum spent the night at SF recently with his son.
It must make its money from coorporate events and "big do's" as $16 entrance money isnt going to pay all the bills. Just wish they would do something to the awful tacky MFI/Ikea interior - it really does spoil the interior and doesnt match up to the great outdoor space
Pamela_E
Admin Emerita
It's been a rumour for a few years now that the writing was on the wall.
I guess on the plus Dallas fans have been lucky to have had it for this long. I'm not sure there are many iconic TV show locations kept alive for fans to visit.
If they do get rid I hope there is one final massive send off.
I guess on the plus Dallas fans have been lucky to have had it for this long. I'm not sure there are many iconic TV show locations kept alive for fans to visit.
If they do get rid I hope there is one final massive send off.
Luke_Krebbs_Ewing
Telly Talk Champion
Maybe a few of us on here should form a Cartel and see if we could raise enough money to purchase Southfork?
If I ever win the lottery I would buy the ranch, gut out the interior and have it remodelled so as to resemble how the studio sets of Southfork looked.
I'd also have those trees either side of the driveway pruned back a bit too.
If I ever win the lottery I would buy the ranch, gut out the interior and have it remodelled so as to resemble how the studio sets of Southfork looked.
I'd also have those trees either side of the driveway pruned back a bit too.
Luke_Krebbs_Ewing
Telly Talk Champion
I've a jigsaw puzzle of Kenneth's house which I've just demolished!
Pamela_E
Admin Emerita
Yes I saw that, Breaking News from Southfork. Maybe they should selling puzzles.
Lastkidpicked
Telly Talk Dream Maker
I drove by a few weeks ago and have a thought:
It's unlikely a developer would want to buy Southfork and turn it into houses (The episode Conundrum not withstanding).
If you drive past, you'll see the more likely growth would be right south of the Ranch. There is unirrigated land between Southfork and the Gables Ranch neighborhood. They would most likely upgrade Hogge Drive and McCreary Road to create two entrances to the new develpment.
That's right. Not many years ago Southfork Ranch (all of Parker, really) was the middle of nowhere.
By the way, oil is not what's fueling the growth here. It's water.
It's unlikely a developer would want to buy Southfork and turn it into houses (The episode Conundrum not withstanding).
If you drive past, you'll see the more likely growth would be right south of the Ranch. There is unirrigated land between Southfork and the Gables Ranch neighborhood. They would most likely upgrade Hogge Drive and McCreary Road to create two entrances to the new develpment.
That's right. Not many years ago Southfork Ranch (all of Parker, really) was the middle of nowhere.
By the way, oil is not what's fueling the growth here. It's water.
TheDeadBobby
Telly Talk Active Member
I bet the land is worth more than the mansion is ... in fact, I wouldn't even call it a mansion, it's just a big house with a measly 3 car garage. It might have been a mansion in the 70s but not any more.
Luke_Krebbs_Ewing
Telly Talk Champion
Thank goodness for that.
I'd hate for anything to happen to Southfork.
I'm glad that it's in safe hands and will be looked after.
Luke_Krebbs_Ewing
Telly Talk Champion
Looks gorgeous buddy.
You should get it framed now.
I have this little tray of Southfork which I got off eBay.
Not sure if I've posted it before.
It's not very big it's about 6 x 4 inches but I think it looks cute.
It's just a pity the image of the trees stops the image of the ranch looking more complete.
Water's okay but it's only really any good with bourban in it!
Snarky Oracle!
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Luke_Krebbs_Ewing
Telly Talk Champion
This is what happens when you forget to change baby Christopher's nappy.