What is the name of movie producer George Lucas' $50 million dollar studio/ranch in Marin County?

Nestled in the rolling hills of Marin County, California, this sprawling 4,700-acre property is the creative sanctuary of the famous filmmaker. Acquired parcel by parcel since 1978, the ranch has reportedly cost up to $100 million to develop. It serves not as a personal residence, but as a "filmmaker's retreat" and the workplace for Lucas's sound design company, Skywalker Sound. Despite its immense size, only about 15 acres of the land have been developed, with features like underground parking implemented to preserve the natural landscape. The ranch is located on Lucas Valley Road, a name that is purely coincidental and not connected to the filmmaker.

The property is equipped with state-of-the-art filmmaking facilities, including the 300-seat Stag Theater and multiple screening rooms. A significant portion of the ranch is dedicated to Skywalker Sound, which occupies a 150,000-square-foot technical building. The grounds also feature unique landmarks such as a man-made lake affectionately named "Lake Ewok," a hilltop observatory, and a main house that contains a company research library under a stained-glass dome. The name "Ewok" itself may have been an intentional nod to the region's indigenous Coast Miwok people.

Beyond its role in film production, the property is a functioning working ranch. It includes a barn with animals, extensive gardens, and vineyards that produce wine. The ranch also has its own olive groves for olive oil production and raises Wagyu cattle. To ensure the safety of this secluded and expansive creative hub, it is protected by its own fire station, which is part of the Marin County mutual aid system. Access to the ranch is highly restricted, and it is not open to the public, adding to its mystique.