Jim Belushi expanded Oregon retreat from 13 to 93 acres with cattle and sanctuary
Actor Jim Belushi has transformed his Oregon property from a small 13-acre riverside plot into a 93-acre working ranch. The retreat serves as a spiritual sanctuary and agricultural site, featuring cattle, a sweat lodge, and space for reflection.
Why it matters
The story highlights the trend of high-profile individuals seeking rural, sustainable lifestyles as a counterbalance to urban entertainment careers.
Jim Belushi first bought 13 acres beside Oregon’s Rogue River as a private retreat from Hollywood, but over time he expanded the property to about 93 acres and turned it into a working ranch and spiritual sanctuary. In interviews in 2026, the actor and comedian described the land as a place where he could focus on family, sobriety and a simpler rhythm of life, complete with a sweat lodge, roaming cattle and a spring calving season that brought around 50 new calves to the herd. The story of the ranch has been covered by outlets including Page Six and PDX Monthly, which have documented Belushi’s shift from city life to a rural routine in Southern Oregon.From a small riverside plot to a 93-acre ranchBelushi’s connection to Southern Oregon began with a relatively modest purchase.
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