Many celebrities find the hustle and bustle of city life overwhelming. Instead, they seek a quieter life away from the spotlight. These stars have taken the plunge and embraced farm life, moving to the countryside to purchase land, raise animals, and grow their own food. This transformation has been life-changing for them, and they highly recommend it to others looking for a better way of life.

Discover the Celebrities Who Found Peace on the Farm

Jennifer Garner: A Century-Old Farm and an Organic Baby Food Company

Jennifer Garner owns a farm in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, which has been in her family for over a century. This farm serves as the inspiration for her organic baby food company, Once Up A Farm. It is filled with fruits, vegetables, wildflowers, honeybees, and a herd of cows. Jennifer has spent the past few years revitalizing the farm to be a small-scale supplier for her business. As she told CBS News, "If I had known how happy it would make my mom to bring this farm back to life, I would have done it ten times over. There's a special connection to the land that raised us."Living on the farm has given Jennifer a sense of accomplishment and success. She values the connection to her family and the natural world.

Yolanda Hadid: Trading City Life for a 32-Acre Farm in Pennsylvania

Yolanda Hadid, known from "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," has traded city life on the West Coast for a more slow-paced lifestyle on a farm in Pennsylvania. Her 32-acre farm is home to numerous animals such as cows, horses, goats, and ponies. In 2020, she told Bravo, "I've gone through the seasons with the trees and seen the blossoms come and go. We're preparing orders for vegetable plants and will be planting in the next two weeks. We'll grow everything from onions to potatoes to different salads and cucumbers."Her daughters Gigi and Bella often spend time on the farm and even lived there during the early days of the pandemic.

Zayn Malik: A Farm in Pennsylvania Close to Yolanda's

Zayn Malik, Gigi Hadid's former partner, also owns a farm in Pennsylvania, not far from Yolanda. His land is filled with crops like cherries, tomatoes, and cucumbers, and there is plenty of space for his animals to roam. He also has a private recording studio nearby, so he can work when inspired. As he told Billboard, "The farm is out of the way and feels grounded. I do a lot of farm work like taking the horses out and feeding the cows. It's cool. I've always been interested in animals."

Amanda Seyfried: Finding Her Center on a Farm in Upstate New York

When Amanda Seyfried was in her early 20s, she left Hollywood and found a perfect farm in the Catskills of upstate New York. Her manager didn't think it was the right choice, but Amanda knew it was where she belonged. The farm is now home to chickens, horses, goats, and a donkey. As she told The New York Times, "It's amazing how much I can feel accomplished and successful here without being in a movie. Living on the farm has solidified my need to be in nature and refresh. Everyone needs a center of gravity."

Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan: Mischief Farm in Upstate New York

In 2018, Hilarie Burton and her husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan purchased 100 acres of land in upstate New York called Mischief Farm. Their land is now filled with animals including Highland cows, miniature donkeys, dogs, chickens, ducks, and alpacas. It has even inspired Hilarie's book, "The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm."As Hilarie told Self, "Jeff is the animal person. For me, gardening is fun. Teaching our kids and growing with them is my favorite thing."

Lenny Kravitz: A 1,000-Acre Farm Compound in Brazil

Lenny Kravitz is the owner of a 1,000-acre farm compound in Brazil. The former coffee plantation is now used to grow organic produce and is home to cows, horses, and monkeys. After purchasing the property, Lenny renovated many of the existing structures, turning one into a four-bedroom guest house and another into a full-sized gym. The compound also includes a pool, a large barbecue area, and an entire soccer field.As he told Architectural Digest, "I ended up staying for six months. It was extraordinary. I learned to ride horses, farm, and reconnect with nature. I've never felt more calm and peaceful."

Mark Ruffalo: A Small Town in the Catskills and an Old Dairy Farm

Mark Ruffalo and his family live in a small town in the Catskills on an old dairy farm. He had owned the property for years but making it permanent was the best decision for his family. As he told Nowness, "The whole idea was to simplify. We asked ourselves what we really need. Living in the country has influenced our behavior and how we get along with others. There's a lot of quiet and it's good for the kids."

Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed: A Farm Outside Los Angeles

Ian Somerhalder and his wife Nikki Reed left their beachside pad and moved to a farm outside Los Angeles. They are raising their children on acres of land where they grow lavender, rosemary, cucumbers, and raise cows, horses, mini donkeys, goats, and chickens.As Ian told E! News, "We're farm people. Producing our own food is a lot of work, but seeing all the different creature life forms together is special."

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger: Stillwater Ranch in Washington

Years ago, Chris Pratt purchased 100 acres of land on Washington's San Juan Islands with his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger. They spend a lot of time at Stillwater Ranch, where they raise sheep, chickens, and goats. Katherine believes spending time there provides balance in their lives.As she told Cosmopolitan, "Being able to go visit the animals and have that be a big part of our life is a great balance. I love it."

Russell Crowe: A 1,400-Acre Farm in New South Wales

Russell Crowe owns a 1,400-acre farm in New South Wales, Australia called Wild Guy Station. He has owned the land for over two decades and has 500 cows roaming the grounds. Unfortunately, a portion of the property was burned during the 2020 fires, but thankfully all his livestock survived.