Neverland Ranch indicated that Colony Capital had invested only $22.5 million in the property. In any event, reliable sources indicate that Colony is the majority owner. Kyle Forsyth, Colony's project manager, described the estate's Tudor-style buildings and savannah-like grasslands as "English country manor meets Kenya." Eventually, Colony hopes to sell the ranch, located in Santa Barbara County, in its entirety. Subdividing it, says Mr. Forsyth, "would destroy it." Since 2009, the Neverland Ranch rides Balloon Samba, Jeeps, Wave Swinger and Dinos have been featured attractions at the California State Fair in Sacramento. Following Jackson's death, press reports during June 28–29, 2009, claimed
Farquhar Cattle Ranch In 2006 Fausset stated that the prison work was "demanding". In 2002, businessman Elbert Allen Drummond donated US$51,750 to Bob Riley's gubernatorial campaign. Later, he was able to acquire land sold from the former Farquhar Cattle Ranch. Critics questioned the donation, even though Drummond denied any wrongdoing. Farquhar Cattle Ranch Charles A. Farquhar State Cattle Ranch was an Alabama Department of Corrections state prison for men, located south of the town of Greensboro in unincorporated Hale County, Alabama. The ranch was purchased by the state of Alabama in 1940 and had been operated by director and warden Charles A. Farquhar