A New Haven for Oprah
In a striking turn of events, Bob Veloz and his wife accepted Oprah’s offer to purchase their Montecito mansion, marking a monumental moment for Oprah. She now faced the exciting challenge of personalizing this new home to reflect her unique taste and style.

Naming her mansion was Oprah’s first step towards making it her own. On a walk around her new property with fitness guru friend Bon Green, she considered ‘Tara II’ as a nod to ‘Gone with the Wind’. However, Bob Veloz proposed a more symbolic name, challenging her initial choice.