This Fanciful Retreat Turns Heads With Soundscapes and Water Features

Visionary voice actor transformed a derelict bungalow into his own ‘happiest place on earth’

Du Bose, a voice actor, lived in L.A. for 25 years before growing weary of the scene. In 2015 he resettled in his hometown of Fair Oaks while continuing to work in the industry. To decompress from a stressful job, Du Bose threw himself into transforming his yard and home into a showstopper. “I wanted to make it feel like I was on vacation,” he says. 

May 2, 2025 Kendall Morlan