Overview

• Jonathan Scott told People on Aug. 5 that he would “absolutely” leave Los Angeles for a rural property with land reminiscent of his Canadian Rockies upbringing.
• His HGTV series Chasing the West, which debuted July 30 and airs weekly, stirred his nostalgia for country living and reignited his ranching ambitions.
• Scott said fiancée Zooey Deschanel enjoys horses and open space but is reluctant to embrace the demanding physical work required on a ranch.
• The couple lives in a 1938 Los Angeles home they bought in 2020 and spent two years renovating, adding a solarium, outdoor fireplace and multifunctional office.
• Chasing the West follows Jonathan and brother Drew Scott as they help families transition from busy city life to slower, ranch-based living.