The Economic Times

In 1972, Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean built a 23-room house in Tennessee to escape fans and tour buses; they spent more than 50 years there

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean created Willow Lake Plantation, an expansive 75-acre sanctuary tailored for their privacy. Nestled away from the pressures of Parton's illustrious career, this tranquil estate allowed them to cultivate their love and personal space undisturbed. As their nearly six-decade marriage flourished, Dean remained elusive in the public eye, using their home as a cherished retreat where Parton could relax and embrace her true self.