In a surprising yet heartfelt shift from the glitz and glamor of Los Angeles, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are embracing the rustic charm of Oklahoma, trading city lights for open skies, muddy boots, and Blake\u2019s trusty pickup truck. The couple, married since 2021, is finding solace on Shelton\u2019s sprawling ranch, using these retreats to reconnect, unwind, and nurture their relationship far from the relentless pace of showbiz.<\/p>\n
A source close to the couple reveals that they \u201clove to get away from L.A. and all the superficiality of the business.\u201d On Shelton\u2019s 1,300-acre property in his home state, the pair can \u201ctotally relax and let down their guards.\u201d While visits from family and friends add warmth and companionship, the couple especially values the quiet moments alone where they can simply be themselves.<\/p>\n
Their romance blossomed during a time of personal upheaval\u2014Shelton\u2019s split from Miranda Lambert in 2015 and Stefani\u2019s divorce from Gavin Rossdale\u2014when they met on\u00a0The Voice<\/em>. Since then, their Oklahoma escapes have become a treasured ritual. Days are spent \u201cgoing on long walks, writing songs, and playing music together,\u201d the insider shared. Stefani, 55, often channels her nurturing side by cooking their favorite meals, crafting a cozy, homey atmosphere far removed from the usual spotlight.<\/p>\n Though these visits are currently brief\u2014just a few days when work schedules allow\u2014the couple is eagerly anticipating a longer stay. \u201cThey are looking forward to having a good couple of months there soon, where they can really recharge,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n Stefani\u2019s three sons\u2014Kingston, 19, Zuma, 16, and Apollo, 11\u2014have also taken to ranch life, enjoying fishing trips and ATV rides across the expansive land. Shelton introduced them early on to the Oklahoma lifestyle, fostering a family-friendly vibe where \u201cthe more the merrier\u201d is the unspoken rule.<\/p>\n Both Blake and Gwen are passionate hosts and already planning their annual July 4th bash\u2014a celebration made even more special this year as it coincides with their fourth wedding anniversary on July 3. The ranch itself holds deep meaning, featuring a chapel where the couple exchanged vows, cementing the property as their personal sanctuary.<\/p>\n Stefani fondly recalls her first visit to Oklahoma on\u00a0The Kelly Clarkson Show<\/em>, sharing how her family, accustomed to Southern California\u2019s urban setting, was awestruck by the vast natural beauty. A memorable moment was when Shelton, displaying his rugged country charm, pulled a fallen tree off the road with his truck\u2014a move that left Stefani\u2019s family impressed.<\/p>\n Adjusting to country life hasn\u2019t been without its challenges for Stefani. \u201cI am not really a dirt person, a bug person; I don\u2019t like that much humidity,\u201d she admitted. Still, she cherishes the peace the Oklahoma landscape offers. \u201cYou kind of feel like you\u2019re going into this vortex\u2026 it\u2019s just nature, and God, is all right there,\u201d she told\u00a0People<\/em>\u00a0in 2023.<\/p>\n For Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, their Oklahoma ranch is far more than a getaway\u2014it\u2019s a sanctuary where love, family, and creativity flourish, proving that sometimes the brightest spotlights are found in the quietest places.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a surprising yet heartfelt shift from the glitz and glamor of Los Angeles, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are embracing the rustic charm of Oklahoma, trading… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4255,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4254"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4256,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4254\/revisions\/4256"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}