After it had been left to rot after the death of Michael Jackson, Neverland Ranch was restored as a children’s playground.
Burkle, a Clinton friend, was Michael Jackson’s financial advisor after meeting him in an event for children underprivileged during the mid-2000s.
Ron Burkle, a multi-billionaire, purchased Michael Jackson’s Neverland last December for $22 million. DailyMail.com exclusive aerial photos showcase the hard work he did to transform it back into a fairytale place.
A wealthy businessman restored carnival rides as well as the track that runs around his 2,700-acre property.
The ranch at Santa Ynez Valley was once home to King Pop. It was created by J.M. Barrie’s book ‘Peter Pan,’ featured an amusement park as well as a zoo.
Burkle recreates the theme in striking exclusive photos.
Even the famous floral Neverland clock face was revived by him.
Burkle, who met Michael Jackson in the middle of 2000s at an event for kids underprivileged, was his financial advisor.
He bought it for $80million lower than its asking price.
AFTER- BEFORE: Billionaire Ron Burkle purchased Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch for $22 million in December last year. Incredible aerial photos taken by DailyMail.com reveal that Burkle has turned it back into an idyllic ‘children’s paradise’. It has been filled with gorgeous shrubbery to replace the famous Neverland clock.
AFTER- BEFORE: Burkle has recreated Jackson’s playful theme with a slide, swings, spinning tea cups and pirate ship. Most of the rides were auctioned off. Burkle stated that the purchase was “a sad and depressing experience.” It wasn’t as beautiful as it was before. He said that it just needed more flowers and new life.
Michael Jackson and his ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley are seen holding hands as they stroll with their children to Neverland Ranch. This is where they were welcoming them to a three-day World Summit of Children 1995.
Burkle stated in July that he wanted to purchase Neverland as an alternative location for Soho House. But he decided the area was too far from his club. He bought Neverland instead.
Burkle also revitalized the famous floral Neverland clock and station train station by planting flowers and hedges. After meeting Michael Jackson at an event for children underprivileged in the mid 2000s, Burkle became a financial advisor to him.
This wealthy businessman had removed carnival rides from the estate, and also installed a wooden jungle gymnast. He also repaired the railway track which runs through the 2700-acre property.
Burkle, who is estimated to be worth $2billion, is also the co-founder and chief executive of Yucapia Companies. This means that he was not short on cash for renovating the entire estate.
It had been up and down for sale since 2016. The estate had been on the market since 2016. It was in disrepair when police stormed it and arrested the King of Pop for seven charges of child molestation. Burkle, however, has restored it to its former glory with slides similar to the one shown.
A 69-year old businessman, Epstein, also appears in the flight log of Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, Lolita Express. The Lolita Express was named three more times while on trips with Bill Clinton or actor Kevin Spacey.
A 2008 Vanity Fairy story claimed that ‘Burkle’s usual means of transport is the custom-converted Boeing 757 that Clinton calls ‘Ron Air’ and that Burkle’s own circle of young aides privately refer to as ‘Air F*ck One.’
Burkle also received President Obama at the White House during the 2016 Stanley cup win by The Pittsburgh Penguins, Burkle’s hockey team.
Burkle stated the Neverland purchase in July. Burkle said that he wanted to acquire the property adjacent for Soho House’s luxury members-only club, but it was too distant.
He instead bought the ranch of his friend, Colony Capital’s 2008 purchase. Colony Capital chairman Tom Barrack was indicted recently for acting as an agent for foreign powers and released with a bond of $250million.
Burkle was welcomed to the White House by President Obama to honor the Pittsburgh Penguins 2016 Stanley Cup win. Donald Trump sees him with Burkle in 2017.
Burkle was convicted of buying his friend’s ranch. Colony Capital had purchased it in 2008. Colony Capital chairman Tom Barrack has been indicted and sentenced to 250 million bond.
Michael Jackson was amazing acquitted. However, he promised never to walk in Neverland again. It was eventually sold in 2008.
Burkle has made repairs to the tracks and hopes that they will be able to get the train running again.
Burkle stated to the Wall Street Journal that his goal was to transform the ranch and repair the railway station. He also wanted roads fixed and the trains running again.
It was quite depressing. It wasn’t as beautiful as it was before. He said that it just needed more flowers and new life.
Burkle is said to be worth at least $2billion and is the co-founder of venture capitalists Yucapia Companies, so he wasn’t strapped for cash when it came to renovating the estate completely.
It was on the market since 2016
The ranch was in disrepair when police stormed it and arrested the King of Pop for seven charges of child molestation.
Jackson was sensationally cleared, but he vowed to never again step foot in Neverland.
The ranch at Santa Ynez Valley was once home to King Pop. It was designed by J.M. Barrie’s novel, ‘Peter Pan’ featured an amusement-park and zoo.
It boasts 21 structures, including multiple guesthouses. There is also a 50-seat theater. A cabana is available, as well as a basketball and tennis court.
At the miniature amusement park, a carousel can be seen. The landscaping has been redesigned with carefully tended hedges and trees.
The King of Pop used to have bumper cars and hedges that look like the word Neverland.
Photo evidence shows that the train track, flower clock, and carousel were destroyed. A funfair, where a Ferris wheel and carousel were also present, was completely torn out.
According to the listing, 21 structures are included in the ranch. These include multiple guesthouses and 50-seat cinema. The grounds include a pool, cabana and basketball courts, as well as a tennis court.
Jackson was known for giving the ranch fantasy touches to his fans, but multiple victims claimed that he abused them.
At 50, he was killed by a drug overdose. He had been taken to a Holmby Hills home.