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California’s Graceland

As his fame was reaching an all-time high, Johnny Cash designed this ranch-style home tucked away in the hills of Ojai, California. In 1961, Johnny and his then-wife, Vivian, sought to provide some peace and privacy for their four daughters with this oasis. Ironically, in the coming years, Johnny would spend very little time in the home that he had designed room by room. Nevertheless, the home remains imbued with his style and character. By Morgan Martinez
A VINTAGE ANTLER CHANDELIER CROWNS A PORTRAIT OF THE MAN IN BLACK. LISA NOTES THAT SHE AND ALICIA ENJOYED FINDING ARTISTS ON ETSY WHO WERE CREATING ORIGINAL JOHNNY CASH ARTWORK. THE FANS ARE AS MUCH A PART OF THE HOME AS THE FAMILY.
Photography by Bret Gum I Styled by Jickie Torres
THE HOUSE’S LAYOUT WAS DESIGNED WITH THE SCENERY IN MIND. JOHNNY AND VIVIAN ADMIRED THE NATURE IN THE OJAI VALLEY AND WANTED THEIR HOME TO BRING THAT BEAUTY AS CLOSE TO INDOORS AS POSSIBLE. CINDY CASH NOTES, “EVERYONE SHOULD GO AND VISIT. EVEN IF JUST FOR THE SUNSETS.”

Walking through the rustic wooden front door, you are greeted with a silver glitter ceiling. Pictures of Johnny and his family fill the entryway that was once the home of a large fish tank. Western mid-century motifs adorn each room as you feel the unmistakable presence of The Man in Black.

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