PamRoc’s Travel Diary: SOUTHFORK RANCH -TEXAS

The Day We Went Full “Dallas” at Southfork Ranch!

Let’s throw it back to 2023 when Rocco and I—along with our partners-in-crime Jonathan & Stephen—took a trip to the one and only Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas. Yup, that Southfork… the iconic stomping grounds of the drama-loving, big-hat-wearing Ewing family from the legendary TV show Dallas.

We may not have shown up in a stretch limo or cowboy boots (ok, maybe someone did…), but the moment we stepped onto those storied grounds, we were ready to channel our inner J.R. and Sue Ellen. The place oozes Texas drama and vintage fabulousness!

A Quick Flashback to TV Fame

Built in 1970 and handpicked in ’78 by Hollywood’s Lorimar Productions, Southfork quickly became the queen bee of TV real estate. While the show’s interiors were shot in California, the exterior scenes were filmed right there on that ranch—and let me tell you, it still looks like it’s ready for a close-up.

Live Like a Ewing—Literally!

Did you know you can actually spend the night at the mansion and “Live and Dream like a Ewing”? That’s right, folks—you too can wake up feeling dramatic and overly accessorized. Champagne? Check. J.R.’s steak dinner? Check. Popcorn and Dallas reruns in the living room? You better believe it. We didn’t just visit—we manifested the lifestyle.

But Wait, There’s More…

If you’re a die-hard fan (or just someone who likes a good throwback), mark your calendars for August 8–10, 2025. The Southfork Experience is ON, and it’s bringing the drama back.

Kicking things off? A VIP Cocktail Party at the mansion (cue slow-mo entrance). Then the festivities roll over to the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel with:

• Meet & greets with the cast

• Photo ops that’ll make your Instagram shine

• Autograph sessions you can humblebrag about forever

• Behind-the-scenes panel stories you never knew you needed

• Themed events like the Saturday Night Ewing BBQ

• Sunday Morning Breakfast with enough coffee to survive J.R.’s shade

If you grew up with Dallas, love a little TV nostalgia, or just want to say you’ve slept in J.R.’s bed (no judgment here!), Southfork should definitely be on your radar.

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