As headlines pulse with talk of global conflict, nuclear threats and rising unrest, one Oklahoma property is offering a very different kind of news: an escape.
Hollow Point Ranch, a sprawling 2,000-acre development just south of historic Fort Towson near the Texas border, is hitting the market with a mix of luxury, outdoor adventure and the ability to live largely off-grid if needed. Think hunting, fishing, hiking—and yes, even bunkers.
The gate of Hollow Point Ranch.
Courtesy of The Agency Oklahoma City
A luxury ranch with a bigger vision
The project is the vision of Dallas developer Steve Jennings, who describes the ranch as both a luxury getaway and a place designed with modern uncertainties in mind.
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“It’s a dual-purpose development,” Jennings said. “The primary motivation is to set up a property that’s just a really fun place to live and get away with family—almost like Disneyland, for lack of a better term—but in an authentic Western ranch setting.”
Jennings said he spent several years searching for the right property within a couple of hours of Dallas before finding the site, which includes miles of riverfrontage and wooded land.
“It checked all the boxes,” he said. “It has three and a half miles of river frontage, a year-round creek, it’s about half wooded and half open, and it’s just a beautiful property.”
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Hollow Point Ranch in Oklahoma.
The development will feature about 50 estate-sized parcels, generally around five acres each, along with at least 1,200 acres of shared land for recreation like horseback riding, hiking, ATV trails and fishing.
Jennings said the shared-ownership model helps make a large ranch lifestyle more accessible.
“If one person were doing all of this, it would have to be an extremely wealthy person,” he said. “But by sharing ownership, we’re bringing the cost of owning something of this caliber down to a much more manageable level.”
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Amenities planned for the community include a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse, lakes, trails and what Jennings calls “truly world-class horse facilities.” Residents will also have access to fiber-optic internet, allowing them to work remotely while living in a rural environment.
A concierge-style ranch lifestyle
But Agency listing agent Wyatt Poindexter told Chron, “If people just want to come out here for the weekends, they’re going to have a ranch hand. They’re going to have farms. They’re going to have an equestrian center. You could call in as you’re heading to Hollow Point Ranch, you could call the ranch manager and say, ‘Hey, have my horse ready at five o’clock today.’ So think of it as kind of like a concierge VIP service for people that want that ranch lifestyle,” Poindexter added.
Hollow Point Ranch
Designed with security in mind
But beyond the luxury ranch lifestyle, Hollow Point Ranch also has a built-in security angle.
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“There are people who are concerned about what the world is turning into,” Jennings said. “Look at all the commotion out there right now. There’s so much uncertainty.”
The ranch will include backup utilities and infrastructure designed to function during emergencies. Jennings said the development will have secondary water wells, backup power sources for common facilities and even redundant internet systems, including commercial-grade Starlink satellite connections.
Bunkers, safe rooms and a “plan B”
“Even if there were disruptions to power or fiber lines, people could still come to the ranch buildings and function until services are restored,”
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For homeowners who want additional protection, the project has partnered with the Texas-based Atlas Survival Shelters, allowing buyers to add safe rooms, underground bunkers or other security features to their homes.
Resembling the State of Texas, the ranch is located 3 miles south of historic Fort Towson and 2 hrs from the DFW Metro area. Oklahoma City is 3 hours away.
Courtesy of The Agency Oklahoma City
“I’m disrupting the housing industry by convincing builders that it’s a good investment to build their house with a panic room, a safe room, and an underground shelter. or just some place to protect them from storms, bullet fires, whatever it may be, just so they have a plan B,” Atlas owner Rob Hubbard told Chron. “And it can cost as little as $20,000, it could cost as much as $250,000, it really depends on the size and the luxury.”
Still, Jennings said the development isn’t meant to be a typical “doomsday prepper” compound.
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“This is not a prepping community,” he said. “It’s an upscale ranch development that has a prepping feature for those owners who choose to take advantage of it.”
Hollow Point Ranch
Some underground bunkers will also be built into shared ranch buildings, but Jennings said they’re designed to serve everyday purposes as well.
“We’re turning those bunkers into hangout spaces—almost like a speakeasy or a man cave,” he said. “Most of the time you won’t use them for their intended purpose, but if you ever need them, they’re there.”
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Construction on Hollow Point Ranch is already underway, with roads, lakes and several homes nearing completion. Jennings said the full buildout of amenities could take another year to 18 months, though buyers can already purchase lots and begin building.
In the meantime, Jennings believes the concept is arriving at the right moment.
“Things are crazy right now,” he said. “This lets people enjoy a beautiful ranch lifestyle every day, but also have that extra layer of security if they ever need it.”
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