Hollywood couple leaves LA to live their dream life

Actress Hilarie Burton Morgan and husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan bought a working New York farm and began a new chapter in their lives, which is detailed in her book, “The Rural Diaries.”

[@Nikki30288]

Moving to a farm with money is a lot different than starting a farm broke.

[@Mmmkay10]

YUP!

[@missmimi610]

Truth!!

[@Rubrick23.]

White, rich ppl logic.

[@BlessedTruly2014]

Exactly!!!

[@davegahan5154]

💯

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

I live on a ranch. It's very peaceful and makes life less stressful. The only downside is the travel time to and from the nearest town.

[@jenniferbates2811]

This wouldn't be ideal for me , I live in Rhode Island and we'll go to New Hampshire or Vermont to visit but I couldn't live there because I love a city environment.

[@jstravelers4094]

If everyone who lives in a city, moved to a hobby farm.....there wouldn't be enough room for real farms.

[@FVWhimsy2010]

This is not someone starting from scratch...they have big money. Saying that..it's also a huge lifestyle change/shift. Best wishes.

[@AnnaKhait7]

My sister moved from the city to a farm and didn’t have much money... she got a new job and she loves it! Lazy people find excuses.

[@HardikPatel1992]

@@AnnaKhait7 Lazy turns into crazy. Solution: Find a job and work minimum 30 hours to maximum 50 or 60 hours. Earn money and save money. Don't spend on unnecessary items (cigarettes, alcohol, new vehicle, eating at restaurants).

[@cameronwhitaker3864]

You don't have to be millionaires or have a big house to be content. There are many people who lead less sophisticated lives (living in a hut or farmhouse) and are much happier than millionaires and billionaires. The important thing is to be grateful for what you have and wish for less.

[@vanessapuspitasarikarmayan8667]

Aminnnnn

[@12CANTMATTER]

They’re rich though, if the farm thing doesn’t work out they know it’ll never be a serious problem

[@cameronwhitaker3864]

@@12CANTMATTER True! However, there are poor people in the world who are at peace and content with their lives. Money isn’t the only solution for happiness.

[@sarachai_]

Okay tell us you’re getting ready for the apocalypse without telling us you’re getting ready for the apocalypse

[@sobhiakohli5138]

supernatural fans

[@supertev]

sure they are.... just like the rest of the collaborators ....

[@Shellxo420]

That’s what I’m saying

[@beautyshines5530]

@@supertev can you please explain what you're talking about? I see comments like this everywhere now. What are people talking about

[@chuckdarwin6887]

@@beautyshines5530 there has been a massive amount of elites moving from the big cities to the far away boondocks.

[@jinasugata4869]

I met her one time in person. She was the sweetest! Now i understand why! I wish her and her family all the best in this amazing inspiring adventure!

[@delconagher12]

It's easy to be nice when you're rich. And when you're poor It's also easy to be not nice.

[@Madilicious]

A real life Hallmark Movie! I love this story!

[@cnashford2]

I love that idea. They're both actors so I wouldn't mind them portraying themselves in that film!

[@hallmarkaddict8455]

@@cnashford2 unfortunately Hallmark was an a$$ hat to Hilary all because she just wanted more people represented in their movies (gay roles & more people of color in lead roles which is a very fair point) so she probably will never be returning to Hallmark after her two movies with them. 😭

[@googlebanmetoomuch2601]

In other words buy my book! This farm ain't cheap!🤣

[@MichelleNgome]

🤣❤

[@flamingheartchannel7892]

And she has her man for that chore, no?

[@openyourmind3763]

Haven't seen anyone mention Paul Rudd sipping coffee in thier Sweet Shop....😍

[@msoda8516]

Been in love with him since I saw clueless as a teenager

[@Melina-fi3sc]

He's so dreamy 😍

[@alessageboff7547]

If he worked there, i might start drinking coffee....but it seems as though he is a part owner with the Morgans.

[@kimkistler3370]

How awesome for you and your family, I did the same thing looking for a place for my horse to have a baby,,and not in a rental stall,I bought 10 acres,,that came with chickens,,was a great adventure and changed my life,single city girl moves to the farm ,much happiness to you, it will be hard work and so much fun!!

[@thebalderthor4884]

Moving from LA to literally anywhere would feel good.

[@Ava2969ny]

@The Balder - is living in LA that bad? Can you clarify? There's so much conflicting information about L.A online.

[@debbabe2254]

I 💙💙 Los Angeles. I wouldn't live anywhere else.

[@debbabe2254]

@@Ava2969ny It is a big, bustling city. It is good and difficult, probably like any city or town. It depends on what you interests are & what you are looking for. There are so many opportunities & experiences. So much culture, theater, museums, music, entertainment, restaurants, nightlife, etc. Great beaches, skiing, wine country, sunshine. It is also crowded, traffic can be a nightmare & people can be rude. It can be expensive. Like any city, Los Angeles has positives & negatives. The best way is to not listen to others; visit So Calif and decide for yourself. 🏖

[@chrissylovinmylife]

@@debbabe2254 same thing living in San Diego Ca.

[@beckycarter9211]

Good for you for having the money to do something like that! Sounds amazing! I'm a 55 year old widow living paycheck to paycheck, so it's hard to dream, but I have it better than a lot of people. BTW, love your husband 😁

[@tiaansea3319]

Yes, get away from the concrete jungle. Good for them. Nature always teaches you about life & heals your soul.

[@FukaiKokoro]

except locals of wherever they move will be forced out of their own community. People like this cause displacement due to gentrification. They refuse to adapt to local ways. I know because my community was invaded. I’m a rare local. I was born in the hospital in my town. Everyone else has been pushed out due to costs. Rent used to be 500$ a month for a nice two bedroom. It’s now $2200+. I’m on my way out too. It’s really messed up I never planned on leaving. I’m being forced out. This is happening in many community’s. Why should small town folk be forced out of their community for some rich city assholes?

[@tiaansea3319]

@@FukaiKokoro I'm aware of it. I hope the situation changes. When fighting against the natural forces, humanity has to come together.

[@jstravelers4094]

@@FukaiKokoro Is everyone who has more money than you an asshole?

[@shannongeorgiapeach76]

So much respect for these two & baby. This is awesome, I live inthe country & wouldn't change for anyone or anything.

[@debbie3218]

I've been here for 20 years, and can't wait to get the hell out of frickin California.

[@HardikPatel1992]

Many, many, many folks are completely tired of blue (Democrat) state California. They are desperate to get out and move to other state. I hope you have a plan to make a move and say goodbye to California. Job is the most important before going to another state.

[@debbie3218]

I'm a chef & a bartender, so as long as there are good restaurants, I'll have many choices. Trust me, I'm definitely not a young kid, I plan everything well in advance.

[@jstravelers4094]

@@HardikPatel1992 Many, many folks are trying to get out of red states. Shitty schools. Shitty infrastructure. Super low pay jobs without benefits. Red states suck federal money from blue states. They're like the 30 year old who enjoys his relaxed lifestyle living in his parents basement.

[@ms.one-town901]

@@jstravelers4094 Can you please repeat that louder for the crazy azz folks in the back living in denial about the corrupt elected officials in ALL the red states! Pretty please! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾👍🏾👊🏻👊🏼👊🏽👊🏾👊🏿

[@2TMarie]

This is such a great story! Make your millions, and move along to discover the other part of yourself! 💞🌈

[@tfittread8907]

I love this story. 😊

[@theresalor]

All I see is Peyton Sawyer lol but no, seriously... I love this

[@sawdust2556]

Nice story! Love both these actors!💕

[@karlagreen6310]

Excuse me. RHINEBECK, N.Y is very famous....not "nowhere"

[@momh133]

and very expensive

[@cma9662]

Thank you I’m like they’re not THAT far from NYC

[@alexiltempo4410]

Morgans, Ackles, Padalecki ...looks like they found that happy balance: work, family, home, business... no need to go Big big to be happy when you have enough and appreciate it

[@cindyhorst8316]

Sounds wonderful

[@HeatherLynseyMusic]

I love the life they live together.

[@Cat-zp3hk]

Hilarie and JDM have been out of la for like 10 plus years they got out before it was cool.Their farm is really cool plus jdm owns/saved a local candy store he co owns with paul rudd aka ant man.

[@kayliathequeen9612]

Aww this is great, happy for her. I remember when she used to host TRL!

[@gato0082]

Farm/country 🙏🌿🌱 life is hard work, but healthier, & peaceful.... Also 🌿🍃🌿🍃🌿🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@arthurmeier2050]

So Negan is going chillout lifestyle and he’s pretty soft and cool !! Nicee

[@nikapolskaya8324]

I remember her from one tree hill. She is so beautiful

[@jocummings2765]

Beautiful story.

[@annetteferguson1981]

Will this be on Audible? (for those of us who can't read print)

[@HeathsHarleyQuinn]

Before when I clicked on this I looked at the picture and I thought "I think that's Hillary Burton and JDM. Yeah that seems like something they'd do". Low and behold. Honestly good for them.

[@thejoyofmysalvation9811]

Jesus is Worth EVERYTHING you are Afraid of loosing, he said come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you REST. matt 11:28

[@chynabarnescb]

Beautiful

[@crystalcloud6720]

I believe ALL schools need to teach EVERY SINGLE CHILD the basics of farming. What will happen to them if there really is so kind of Apocalypse. I grew up in the country on 3 family farms that were side by side each other. One was my family's Homestead that was started i. 1917. Growing up out there we ALL learned growing, killing, preparing, storing and cooking our own food. Being Native American we never killed more than we needed, and never wasted what we had. This should be the main subject Every single school in the US should have to teach. We are trying to prepare them for the world. What better subject.

[@helenboula3538]

Some people of the farm life I didn't like the farm life I was raised on a hundred eighty Acres but of course I was an orphanage but of course we watching the field from daylight to dark I won't even go into that but it is a good place to raise your children I will say that but it takes them well because when they enter the big-city there in a culture shock like I was

[@markclinton8681]

Hi

[@janetpartyka5968]

Absolutely correct Nikki. I grew up on a crop farm. It is important to live your dreams, but sometimes you have to do your homework because there's nothing worse if you go broke. Do your homework, first.

[@Knockyourselfout89]

I love this couple

[@leslieblair8131]

Yep , that's what I'm talking about !! Good for you. Your family will now relax

[@markclinton8681]

Hi Leslie

[@AnnaKhait7]

Good for them! From empty, sinful LA to REAL life.. farm land! Love it! God bless them! I hope others move out of the cities. Tough times are coming.. the Bible warns us.

[@goliathsinatra2912]

What’s the solution to 99 out of one hundred problems. MONEY 💰

[@KenTurnerSings]

I'm Sooo Green with ENVY....LOL I SOOOOOO want to leave the city life for the farming, small rural community life! #Someday

[@nday5356]

Im not growing a garden -negan

[@shuffleaccount1985]

LOVE IT I DID THE SAME ! YOU ALL LOOK SO HAPPY !!!!

[@destinypalin5657]

So amazing ❤️😍

[@sheri3135]

Most of the people who move to our country town are from the city, well we use to be a country town because people from the city like convenience, and that is how the country becomes a city !! We have all the Bay Area people who fled their city to the country, they are now petitioning Costco to bring their store to our town in the country !

[@TheSesilye]

Never heard of her .. but kudos!

[@CynTheLasVegasGirl13]

This story kinda reminds me of the movie Funny Farm

[@twilit]

How is this news

[@srgmom]

Just promo for the book

[@lelandpmorrill]

That was a weird free advertisement ... for a book...and no live interview or q&a

[@ejohnson3131]

Who?

[@kclarke2971]

Well, I guess if Robert Redford can buy a ton of land so can other's. Wishing them a content, safe, and blessed new and improved way of life, Here Here!!!

[@leilabar3020]

WoW!! Rich & Successful actors buy a farm and candy store-are we really finding this amazing?! Really?!? Ugh

[@jstravelers4094]

It's not like they inherited a ton of money. They worked hard to get what they have. Give them a little credit.

[@luvlyleo2836]

That does look like a great life 🥰

[@FredomcompassionLove]

Love it. Love it.

[@lisasmith9311]

I live on ranch in middle of nowhere only difference is I'm pa

[@michaelwoolums-music6650]

Must be nice to be rich and ponder up new and exciting ways to spend your disposable income.

[@izzy9114]

White, rich, and to banks an ideal candidate. As an ethnic I know getting a home in general will be struggle enough so don't care to reads someone's elses easy opportunity. Good for you but just wish it was someone who looked more like myself telling me it can happen with hard work.

[@peaceandquiet1983]

Want some cheese wiith that wine?

[@deadlyvixen]

barf

[@witchingbrew3]

why do you needs celebs to tell you anything...???

[@kamuzu]

Hardly can be called farming or a working farm. This is just a vanity farm.

[@janettedecent1197]

Also called Hobby Farms. It’s nice that they are teaching their children life skills. It’s hard work living on a farm no matter what you call it. There is always something that needs your care and attention, but there is alway rewards for your hard work. I grew up on what they call a homestead now. I can grow a garden, catch a fish, process the livestock into food for the winter. Cook on a wood cook stove use a chainsaw all from growing up on what was just a little farm. I’m not afraid of hard work, because I was taught from a young age that life is hard work.

[@kamuzu]

@@janettedecent1197 good for you. I am lifetime grain (wheat) farmer. I guarantee that these two snowflakes do very very little day to day labour on the farm . Do you think they cut the grass, clean out the chicken coop or fix a motor? Hardly, they are like the old plantation owners, never get their hands dirty and always phone someone to do the dirty work or have a staff of 4 or 5 people on their so called farm. Kids are learning the life skill of buying your comfort.

[@birdhouses7929]

Yes!

[@birdhouses7929]

@@kamuzu exactly!! I live on a farm. I say the same about them. I love how you said Vanity Farm! That’s good!

[@greyrzeznik775]

@@kamuzu Actually they do a lot of their own work there. Sorry to burst your assumption bubble. 🙄

[@uMADden]

It's good to try these new adventures if you have money like them

[@zahla1447]

Him and Javier Bardem look so similar.

[@aprillew7393]

I love them 💗

[@annb5610]

She married well congrats on everything!

[@house2homeplus511]

They f up la now they moving.

[@sarcasm176]

Peyton is so awesome

[@meh5069]

Wow.. Payton married Denny Duquette!

[@tigerlilly9038]

...they had that farm for a while right...

[@CR-vb2rx]

And they say Randy Quaid is crazy

[@Love-is-the-answer]

Paradigm has shifted good choice for her and her family.

[@AnnaLizzyRose]

Good on them for doing what they want to do. Even if people don't have a lot of money I believe they can still achieve things, sure it'll be a hard work but if it's what you want you'll go for it. Sure Hollywood pays a lot but it's not exactly a walk in the park either.

[@ClarkS963]

Do your dreams and go for it. Especially if you have plenty of money....

[@cmjGemara]

Having a relationship with Jesus helps

[@brucewayne7695]

"KNEEL TO THE ALPHA!!!"

[@pab1381]

Yeah ppl with money can do shit like this lol.

[@avog991]

That’s a couple who can survive if zombies 🧟‍♀️ exist

[@nerdwasteland2931]

This is why I just want enough money to get my own home - fame and show biz is for the birds -

[@JS-zb1vv]

So this is just another social experience!!

[@tam2046]

Excuded farm is that in Vermont. 😂

[@leia072306]

Mark 1:15 Romans 10:9-13 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV ❤️

[@momh133]

And they have many Hollywood friends who also moved there. There is still too much pride in these people. When you are "enlightened" you don't have to write books and shout your achievements on tv and the internet.

[@dianemoonstone4715]

Why not? They're people used to being creative in all aspects of their lives. They are free to live their lives as they desire. We are also free to participate or not as we see fit.

[@LaurenStarification]

Maybe they're not enlightened. Have compassion for them, wish them the best! I wish you the best too.

[@focusedfreebird]

Yep...the Hollywood dream is over....let's get back to the land, folks!

[@zoeykillah]

Who the hell care?! 😑😑

[@Imnottapinata]

File under: Who Gives A S*%#

[@vsanchez7158]

I would move to a farm for Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

[@spotteddog1716]

I HEAR YA!!!

[@hoodoodaughter...7365]

Must be nice🤷🏾

[@SS-cd6ie]

My dream is to just get a job so I can move out of my mom's home. I apply every damn day!

[@fashionablylate9020]

What places are you applying to and what are your skills?

[@Lollii_Popp]

It will happen. Never give up. I was in the same boat a year ago. Every interview, I learned something different about myself and how I can improve. I continued to interview and I landed the perfect job. Just do not give up on yourself. Your job is near.

[@MissTXTee]

You are not alone. My BF is going through the same trial right now. I pray you both come out of the situation better than you can imagine!

[@4068887]

It is gonna happen very soon. I wish you all success in your job search!

[@sarah.j.777]

you'll get it. try, try, TRY!!!

[@flamingheartchannel7892]

This beautiful family been livin on Mischief Farm for about 10 yrs. Workin on farm chores, involves in their community, doing charity for Astor House for Children, even their son going to public school. They're not celebrity couple living exclusively in a farm with some helper doing the chores. And Hilarie's book keep the local bookstore going when pandemic hit. They sold more than 8 thousands of Hilarie's autographed copy which usually limited. They are really an awesome family.

[@jstravelers4094]

Thank you for that. So many people sour grapes because they don't have as much money as these people do. As if these people inherited all their money and have never worked a day in their lives?

[@blueeyedbraniac]

I see a lot of people in the comments replying about wouldn’t it be nice to be rich, and just be able to throw money around and buy a farm or do whatever you want, but clearly don’t know much about Hillary’s story and background. A lot of the money they have now comes from the success of The Walking Dead and Supernatural which her husband acts/acted on, but she has been very upfront about having to put her acting on hold, being blacklisted in Hollywood, struggling for money, being a stay at home mom while he went out looking for gigs, etc. It’s only been more recently that they have become more mainstream in film and tv, with her being a prominent Hallmark actress (which primarily shoots in Canada not LA) and him getting more recognition for his work. I am not saying that their money doesn’t give them privilege, but they did work hard for it, and I commend them for trying to keep a local small business and a staple in their town alive when they could help. There is also a big difference in I buy a crap ton of private jets rich and treat people like shit versus I bought another piece of land, and now own a farm rich. Also they have been very open about not wanting to raise their children in the world of Hollywood nonsense, and give them a better understanding of hard work and life skills. That’s not a bad thing.

[@lexis4490]

One agree Hill 🤔

[@blueeyedbraniac]

@@lexis4490 that was years ago and she was basically blacklisted after

[@ff2154]

Why was she blacklisted?

[@blueeyedbraniac]

@@ff2154 let me clarify a little better because I realized after reading this back that I didn’t explain it as well as I could have. On One Tree Hill she and several other women dealt with sexual harassment and other related issues which affected their careers for years after. Then she got a big break with Hallmark, but spoke out about some of their less than inclusive practices and was fired. Here is a much better article explaining it. www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1103486

[@ariaadholakia2342]

@@blueeyedbraniac That’s very sweet and commendable of you to explain their story to us 👏 Thank you !

[@junkmail9548]

It’s funny that people think Hollywood is such a glamorous place....

[@dreamax1000]

I never understood why.

[@Gblack2014]

Oh what I wouldn’t give to leave society and start a farm with jeffrey dean morgan myself lolol

[@ckotcher1]

Ikr? He’s a handsome one

[@mofreeman223]

What a dream

[@mirnamorabito5810]

@@ckotcher1 Yes, indeed he is..♡♡♡

[@happytrails1963]

buying a candy store makes the good sense as long as there is room for ice cream counters, this was a dream idea

[@realmadridfan9416]

My DREAM is to live in my village, teach children, have a small clay house, on one side of the house have a little garden on the other side of the house have a small barn for all my animals. Do I ask too much 🥺

[@arrietty1619]

awww.. may all your dreams come true

[@taoist32]

Just make sure you have enough money to keep the property, grow your crops, feed and maintain the animals, and take care of yourself.

[@kuritzakonig4131]

You deserve it and more go for it ! God bless you .

[@BayouBarbie504]

I want to live on a horse farm. That's my ultimate dream. In a modern European farmhouse. One day. She did it, I can.

[@BayouBarbie504]

@Coolio and you'll still be a miserable internet troll, get a life.

[@Sci-Fi_Freak_YT]

One of my favorite actors, loved him in Watchmen.

[@rickybenwell1506]

I wish I could find someone who like to live on a farm

[@lindav1189]

That would be a dream come true for me. With my family, the animals, gardening, heaven.

[@thefilipinojoe]

I moved from NYC to the Philippine countryside. Huge differences for sure. I'm now making movies, documentary style, about my life and the people here.. and posting the movies on my KZbin channel. The Filipinos I live around are very good with their money. I'm learning a lot.

[@Ava2969ny]

@Giorge Leedy's Snapshots -- what made you decide to leave NY?

[@joeydl8165]

Wow, welcome to the Philippines!! 🇵🇭🤗

[@jstravelers4094]

Flashing too much American money around can get you into trouble.

[@mnmdisney]

My parents and I moved to the waaaay back country in Washington state, no house, running water, power...we built everything, I learned so much from that experience that I know I can survive anything life throws my way, I love this for them!!!

[@janettedecent1197]

Me too only Montana. Best thing ever for my life teaching skills!

[@CeasefireNow2024]

People who are from the country are rollin their eyes like Hellurrrrr! Lady this ain't nothing new life has always been like this 😂

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Frt

[@SC-pf6bi]

So.follow your dreams to buy a farm if you have millions of dollars.