Willie Nelson's 700-acre utopia has its own western town, music venue and more

Willie Nelson has embodied the spirit of American outlaw country for decades and his sprawling personal sanctuary Luck Ranch is every bit as legendary as the man himself. 

The 700-acre property is more than just a home as the vast property serves as a unique creative hub and a living piece of Americana too.

Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Luck Ranch is way more than a place of residence; it's a fully realized world of its own. 

Among its most iconic features is a meticulously crafted western movie set which was built in the 1980s for the film Red Headed Stranger starring Willie. 

Movie set

The authentic-looking frontier town also features a saloon, jail, church, and various storefronts, which were all designed to transport visitors back to the Old West. 

The whimsical and functional piece of movie history doubles as a backdrop for events and photoshoots.

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Beyond its cinematic charm, Luck Ranch also boasts its very own music venue. Known simply as Luck, Texas, this intimate setting hosts the annual Luck Reunion festival which is a highly anticipated event held during SXSW. 

The gathering brings together an eclectic mix of established and emerging artists and offers a unique music experience right on Willie's property. 

Horse haven

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But the ranch's amenities don't stop there. The sprawling acreage provides ample space for Willie's beloved horses, which roam freely on the land. 

There are barns, stables, and vast open fields. Willie previously called the 70+ herd "the luckiest horses in the world," having been saved from slaughter.

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"They get hand-fed twice a day," he said. "They were just ready to go to slaughter is probably the last thing they remembered, so they’re happy horses."

He's said of his ranch: "When you're here, you're in Luck, and when you're not, you're out of Luck.

Willie's wife

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Willie lives with his wife Annie D'Angelo, 68,  who he first met in 1986 on the set of his TV movie Stagecoach.

She was a makeup artist and according to the New York Times, they bonded over his infamous long hair. 

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Willie has said that he's "not easy to live with," and says he's "temperamental," and "used to doing things my own way."

This didn't deter Annie. "There was friction with my other wives," Willie told Parade. "But it seems like Annie and I did okay with each other. It takes a special person to live with me."