Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are trading the bright lights of Los Angeles for the quiet charm of Oklahoma as they spend precious time together on Shelton’s sprawling ranch. The couple, married since 2021, is embracing these peaceful retreats to reconnect, unwind, and focus on their relationship away from the relentless pace of show business.

A source close to the couple reveals that the pair “love to get away from L.A. and all the superficiality of the business.” At the ranch, nestled in Shelton’s home state of Oklahoma, they can “totally relax and let down their guards.” While family and friends often visit, offering companionship, Shelton and Stefani enjoy having “a lot more time alone” to simply be themselves.

The duo, who found love while working together on The Voice during a time of personal transitions—Shelton’s split from Miranda Lambert in 2015 and Stefani’s divorce from Gavin Rossdale—are making the most of their quiet escapes. They spend their days “going on long walks, writing songs, and playing music together,” the insider shared. Stefani, 55, also cooks their favorite meals, creating a warm, nourishing environment far from the usual spotlight.

Currently, the couple’s visits are brief—just a few days when their schedules allow—but they’re eagerly anticipating an extended stay. “They are looking forward to having a good couple of months there soon, where they can really recharge,” the source said.

Stefani’s three sons—Kingston, 19, Zuma, 16, and Apollo, 11—are frequent visitors and have quickly fallen in love with ranch life, enjoying fishing and ATV rides across the 1,300-acre property. Shelton introduced the boys to his Oklahoma home early in their relationship, fostering a family-friendly atmosphere where “the more the merrier” is the motto.

Both Blake and Gwen are passionate hosts, with plans underway for their annual July 4th party—a celebration they’re particularly excited about this year as they will also mark their fourth wedding anniversary on July 3. The ranch itself holds special significance for the couple, featuring a chapel where they exchanged vows.

Stefani has fond memories of her first trip to Oklahoma, recalling on The Kelly Clarkson Show how her family, used to Southern California’s urban landscape, was amazed by the natural surroundings. One standout moment was when Shelton demonstrated his rugged country charm by pulling a fallen tree off the road with his truck, earning an impressed reaction from Stefani’s family.

Though adjusting to country life hasn’t always been easy for Stefani—“I am not really a dirt person, a bug person; I don’t like that much humidity”—she embraces the beauty and tranquility of the Oklahoma landscape. “You kind of feel like you’re going into this vortex… it’s just nature, and God, is all right there,” she said in a 2023 interview with People.

For Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, their Oklahoma ranch isn’t just a getaway—it’s a sanctuary where love, family, and creativity flourish away from the spotlight.