Inside Chris Pratt’s 100-acre Washington ranch with sheep, pigs and award-winning wool

Hollywood star Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, have built a life that extends well beyond the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. While the couple have made headlines for their high-profile relationship and impressive real-estate portfolio, one property holds a particularly special place in Pratt’s heart - his 100-acre ranch in Washington’s San Juan Islands.Known as Stillwater Ranch, the sprawling property offers the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Jurassic World’ star an escape from the fast-paced world of Hollywood. The farm is home to several animals, including pigs, sheep and goats, and has become a place where Pratt can reconnect with nature and slow down.Chris Pratt’s Stillwater Ranch and his love for farmingPratt reportedly acquired the farm sometime during his first marriage. While the exact purchase date and price remain unknown, he publicly shared glimpses of the property in early 2018, including a video of his son Jack enjoying the expansive grounds.After Pratt began dating Schwarzenegger, the couple were also seen spending time together at the ranch. Schwarzenegger even gifted her husband two pigs for his birthday, which they named Tim and Faith.“We named them Tim and Faith because they’re beautiful and their love is palpable and inspiring,” Pratt wrote while sharing a picture of the animals. He also jokingly assured his followers that they “will not be bacon!”The actor has previously spoken about enjoying outdoor activities at the ranch, including biking, running and ocean swimming. For him, the property appears to offer a welcome break from the demands of his acting career.Chris Pratt says farm life helps him slow downIn 2026, Pratt spoke about his connection with farming during an appearance on BBC Radio 2. The actor reflected on how modern life, particularly the constant news cycle and his work commitments, can make people lose touch with the natural rhythm of the seasons.“I feel as though we live now in an era where seasons are determined by our phones and by, for me, by press tours or release schedules,” Pratt said.He explained that farming has helped him embrace a slower pace of life, pointing to the natural rhythm of planting and harvesting.“Nature will tell us how to move through the world a little more slowly and less frantic,” he said, adding that farming “slows everything down” and is better for the “human mind and soul.”Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger’s whirlwind romancePratt and Schwarzenegger’s relationship began in 2018 after the two met through church. According to reports, Schwarzenegger’s mother, journalist Maria Shriver, played a role in bringing the pair together.Their relationship progressed quickly, and Pratt proposed on January 14, 2019. The couple married a few months later, in June 2019, in an intimate ceremony in Montecito, California, surrounded by family and close friends.Since then, Pratt and Schwarzenegger have welcomed two daughters, Lyla Maria and Eloise Christina. Pratt also shares his son Jack with his former wife, actress Anna Faris.From Pacific Palisades to Brentwood: The couple’s luxury property portfolioThe couple’s property holdings have also attracted attention over the years. Pratt purchased an unfinished Pacific Palisades mansion for $15.6 million in 2018, and he and Schwarzenegger reportedly spent two years extensively renovating the property. The couple eventually listed the home for $32 million in 2023 and sold it for the same amount.In 2023, they reportedly purchased the historic Zimmerman House in Brentwood for $12.5 million. The midcentury-modern property was designed by architect Craig Ellwood in 1950. Reports said the couple planned to replace the existing structure with a much larger home, along with additional amenities.However, amid their luxurious Los Angeles real-estate ventures, Stillwater Ranch appears to offer something money cannot easily replicate - space, privacy and a connection to nature.Ready to Make a Smarter Property Decision? Build Your Legacy with TOI Homes.

Source: Times of India World