Inside Dolly Partons $2M California weekend escape home in Solvang

Dolly Parton’s secret California hideaway where the rhinestone-loving country queen could escape from the spotlight is still on the market — as she dies aged 80.The singer’s modest former retreat is tucked away in the town of Solvang — known as the “Danish capital of America” — and is available for $1,995,000 after being listed in April.The white farmhouse in Santa Barbara County is a far cry from the larger-than-life image of the music icon, whose death was heartbreakingly announced by her family Tuesday.Parton’s nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver, confirmed her passing in an Instagram post on behalf of the Parton and Owens family.“I am representing the Parton and Owens family today, announcing the passing of my Aunt Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean,” Seaver said.“Sister, sis Aunt Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next,” he continued.“This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago before I fully absorbed it as a future reality.”Parton’s publicity team also confirmed her death, remembering the beloved singer for a life that extended far beyond her music.“A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family,” her reps said.Away from her rhinestone-filled public life, Parton created a quiet refuge in the heart of California’s Santa Ynez Valley.The singer reportedly bought the 1920s-era property through Dolly Parton Enterprises in 2004 and quietly kept it as a getaway for nearly a decade.Sitting on the corner of Alisal Road and Maple Avenue, just a short walk from downtown Solvang, the farmhouse was built to blend in rather than announce that one of the world’s most famous women was inside.Inside, Parton reportedly went to extraordinary lengths to keep her visits private.The windows were made to reflect the sce...