For decades, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn have been one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples. But despite their enormous success in the entertainment industry, the pair made a life-changing decision more than 40 years ago: they chose to build a life far away from the bright lights of Los Angeles.
Today, their favorite place in the world isn’t a Hollywood mansion or a beachfront estate.
It’s a sprawling 70-acre ranch in Old Snowmass, Colorado.
According to Russell, the move wasn’t about escaping Hollywood. Instead, it was about embracing a lifestyle that felt more authentic to who they are.
The actor has explained that he always loved the outdoors and dreamed of ranch life. When the opportunity came to establish roots in Colorado, he and Hawn decided to take it. Despite warnings that living away from Los Angeles could hurt his career, Russell says the decision ended up having little impact on his success.
The property itself is nothing short of remarkable.
The ranch features a massive log-cabin lodge that Russell has described as his favorite home. The couple moved into the property more than four decades ago and have spent years turning it into a family retreat. The estate includes a large main lodge, guest accommodations, mountain views, horseback riding areas, and plenty of space to enjoy the peaceful Colorado landscape.
For Russell, some of life’s greatest pleasures happen there.
He has said he loves waking up to views of the mountains, heading to the barn to saddle up a horse, and relaxing by the fireplace after a day outdoors. Those simple moments have become far more meaningful than the glamour often associated with celebrity life.
The ranch has also become the center of family life.
Their son, Wyatt Russell, now lives nearby with his wife and children, allowing multiple generations of the family to spend time together in Colorado. The property regularly hosts holidays, gatherings, and special family moments away from public attention.
The ranch’s history includes one particularly surprising chapter.
In the mid-1990s, Princess Diana and her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, secretly stayed at the property for a private getaway away from paparazzi. Years later, Prince Harry reportedly described the visit as one of the happiest times of his childhood.
Even though the couple owns other properties in places like Los Angeles, New York, and California’s desert communities, Russell consistently says the Colorado ranch remains his favorite. The peaceful setting, privacy, and connection to family have made it a true sanctuary from the pressures of celebrity life.
More than four decades after making the move, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn appear to have found something many celebrities spend a lifetime searching for:
A place that genuinely feels like home.
