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Chip and Joanna Gaines have sold their historic Waco Castle, a property they renovated over nearly 20 years. Listed for $2.7 million in June 2026, the 136-year-old estate was fully furnished and sold to a buyer, though the final price remains unconfirmed. The couple also listed two other properties, the Hillcrest Estate and the Gristmill, for sale.
Joanna Gaines explained on the 'Joy 101' podcast that she and Chip Gaines paused their Magnolia business operations three years ago due to 'soul weariness.' The couple, who have collaborated for nearly 25 years, took a three-month sabbatical to regain clarity and protect their family well-being. Gaines described this break as a pivotal moment that prevented deeper burnout and allowed them to refocus on their original vision. She now applies a daily discipline to monitor for signs of exhaustion, ensuring that physical fatigue does not mask spiritual depletion. The couple has since resumed operations with renewed intent, balancing creative work with business management.
Joanna Gaines revealed on the 'Joy 101' podcast that she and Chip Gaines took a three-month sabbatical from their Magnolia brand approximately three years ago to combat severe burnout. After nearly 25 years of continuous operation, the couple lost sight of their original vision and experienced what Gaines described as 'soul weariness.' The break, which cost them financially and disappointed their team, allowed them to regain clarity and refocus on their family and business purpose.
Joanna Gaines disclosed that she and husband Chip took a three-month break from their Magnolia business approximately three years ago to address severe burnout. The pause, which occurred after nearly 25 years of continuous work, allowed the couple to regain clarity and refocus on their family and health.
Chip and Joanna Gaines are set to debut a new season of "Fixer Upper" called "Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse" in June, marking the 10-year anniversary of the show's debut. The new season will follow the couple as they take on a mid-century modern lakehouse flip near Lake Waco, featuring surprising interior designs and unique outdoor installations. The six-episode season will air on Magnolia Network and HGTV, with double premieres across three weeks beginning June 2, and will also be available for streaming on Max and Discovery+.
Joanna Gaines opens up about her emotional changes and how her relationship with Chip has evolved. She reveals that she has become more emotional recently, embracing her feelings and refusing to hold things in. This shift comes at a pivotal moment in her life as a mother, as their oldest child has left for college. Despite the challenges, Gaines sees it as a "beautiful disruption" and is trying to approach it with a positive mindset.
Joanna Gaines opens up about her emotional shift and how it has affected her relationship with husband Chip. She reveals that she has become more emotional recently, embracing her feelings and refusing to resist the urge to cry. This change comes at a pivotal moment in her life as a mother, as their oldest son has graduated high school and gone off to college. Despite the challenges, Joanna sees it as a "beautiful disruption" and is trying to embrace the transition with a positive mindset.