Long-time residents of
Pacifica, Millard and his wife Alicia purchased Picardo Ranch in
January 2005. The ranch and the Picardo family have a long history in
Pacifica dating back to the 1930's. Patriarch Luigi Picardo grew his
vegetables here on the ranch which he sold in his San Francisco store.
When Luigi Picardo retired from
the grocery business, the family began boarding horses on the property.
Tucked away in sunny Linda Mar Valley, this 166-acre parcel of land
offers many trails leading to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
It was at the Picardo Ranch
where Millard kept his first horse "Sam". To be closer to his horse,
Millard and Alicia decided to move from San Francisco to Pacifica with
the purchase of their first home in 1973.
With the passing of Luigi in
1975, the family gradually moved away from farming and working the
land. It was by chance in 2005 when the family decided to sell the
ranch that Millard learned of its availability. Thus began the dream of
"Millwood Ranch". In April 2005, Millwood Ranch became a reality with
the building of a new barn, arena, round pen and installation of new
pastures.