The latest season of “Fixer Upper,” a special “The Castle” edition focusing around Chip and Joanna Gaines renovating a 100-year-old castle in their hometown of Waco, Tex., just concluded its six-episode run on Magnolia Network, Discovery+ and HBO Max. But the Gaineses have already moved onto their next on-screen renovation, which is particularly significant for them, as the final product is going to be an integral part of their Magnolia empire: Hotel 1928, a boutique downtown Waco location that will cater to the throngs of people who make a pilgrimage to their outdoor shopping, dining and recreation area, The Silos.
“We are currently filming the hotel renovation and the irony there is the architect who did the work on the castle back in the day, Roy Lane, was the same architect on this hotel when it was first built,” Joanna Gaines said during a cover story interview for Variety‘s inaugural Lifestyle Leaders issue. “It’s fun that I am seeing these ties and design things that were in the castle that are in the current building. It feels really special in that way.”
The Gaineses say the hotel, a partnership between themselves and boutique hotel developer AJ Capital, will be finished by next October — so look to see the show about the renovation, which is currently untitled, launch after that. And, of course, you’ll then have the chance to actually stay at Hotel 1928, too.
“This has been the biggest project of my life — the castle is second now — with four floors of restaurants and rooms and a whole ballroom,” Joanna said. “But both of these projects, the castle and the hotel, have really been led by the history of it, the design being driven by that more than, what do I want to do with it? It’s definitely been something that I’ve had to let the story lead that design. So it’s been a fun learning process for me where I feel like I get to show up and just be a student and get schooled for a second.”
For the castle, Chip and Joanna have been holding a beat on what exactly they are going to do with it, after buying it and renovating it “with the sole intention to sell it to a family — to an end user who was going to use it” rather than list it on VRBO or Airbnb.
“The problem is, it’s hard to really govern that,” Chip said. “Once I sell you something, it’s yours and you can do what you want with it… In my insecurity, I’m like, ‘What if the family owns it and then rents it out on the weekends?’ They can do whatever they want to do, I don’t want to feel like I’m looking over someone’s shoulder. If I can let this go and not really worry about what happens next, then I’m going to let it go and there’s no hard feelings. But if I’m going to constantly be second guessing what you do with what I just did, then I didn’t let it go. So the thing I keep debating internally…what if it’s meant to be for us? And I don’t mean for us personally, because I don’t think we’re ever going to physically live there. But I don’t know that there’s not somebody five years from now, 10 years from now, family — my parents live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, they’re getting up in age, maybe they want to move to town so they can be closer to the grandkids. How do I know? Right this minute, that’s not true — but it could be true tomorrow.”
He added: “I would hate to let this thing go, make a little profit or cut our losses, whatever pops out of it financially, only to then regret it a year from now. I think we’re just really slow playing this.”
Luckily, Joanna is right with him on this one: “Let’s enjoy it for a second before we decide.”
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Are Chip and Joanna renovating a castle? ›
If you're Chip and Joanna Gaines, however, dreams of royal residences do come true. As part of their hit renovation series, Fixer Upper, the couple took on their most ambitious project to date: the restoration of an actual century-old castle in Waco, Texas, parapet and all.
What happened to the castle that Chip and Joanna Gaines bought? ›For the castle, Chip and Joanna have been holding a beat on what exactly they are going to do with it, after buying it and renovating it “with the sole intention to sell it to a family — to an end user who was going to use it” rather than list it on VRBO or Airbnb.
Where is the castle that Chip and Joanna are renovating? ›They just renovated a castle—specifically, the historic Cottonland Castle. Situated near downtown Waco, Texas, the Cottonland Castle is the focal point of the couple's new Magnolia Network limited series Fixer Upper: The Castle.
How much are Chip and Joanna selling the castle for? ›Experts have estimated that if the Gaineses did decide to sell the castle, this 6,700 square foot property with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms would be worth about $1,127,470.
Where do Chip and Joanna live now 2022? ›The owners of Magnolia, Chip and Joanna Gaines are proud to call Waco home. The stars of the hit show “Fixer Upper” now have their own network!
Who bought the Chip and Joanna castle? ›Chip and Joanna bought the Cottonland Castle for their show, Fixer Upper: The Castle, but they decided not to sell it, and no one has bought it since. Chip and Joanna Gaines are one of the main reasons why Fixer Upper and all of its spin-offs are so popular.
Did Chip and Joanna open their hotel? ›Chip and I are thrilled to share the news that in 2023, we will be opening the doors to a boutique hotel in downtown Waco, Texas! We are, without a doubt, firm believers that home is the most important place on earth.
What happened to Joanna Gaines restaurant? ›When Elite Cafe closed in 2016, it was purchased a few months later by Chip and Joanna Gaines. The couple auctioned off the contents of the restaurant and donated the money to Mission Waco's Jubilee Food Market.
Who owns Magnolia now? ›Per Variety, Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines's Magnolia Network will now be overseen by HBO. Magnolia, the lifestyle brand home to a bunch of modern-farmhouse aesthetic content (and, okay, some non-Gaines shows too), is jointly owned by the couple and Discovery.
Why are Chip and Joanna selling their house? ›“Any report that Chip and Joanna have sold their farmhouse is completely untrue. They have not sold their home and they do not have any plans to do so.”
What house do Chip and Joanna live in? ›
Chip and Joanna Gaines bought the ultimate fixer-upper: a castle built in 1890!
Why did Chip and Joanna leave HGTV? ›Why did Chip and Joanna leave HGTV? It's pretty simple: The couple decided to focus on their family and on building a business beyond the show. In 2017, Chip and Joanna shared a statement on their website that emphasized their desire to stop and smell the magnolias.
Who is Chip Gaines wife? › How much did the silos cost Chip and Joanna? ›...
| Magnolia Market | |
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| Opening | October 30, 2015 |
| Cost | US$1,400,000 |
| Owner | Magnolia Market, LLC |
| Technical details | |
Does Hgtv Pay For Renovations On 'fixer Upper'? Surprisingly, the answer is no. The couple (or person) is responsible for paying for their own renovations, but that doesn't mean they walk away totally empty handed. While HGTV doesn't fund the renovations, they do pay for one big ticket item.
Do Chip and Joanna go on vacation? ›Chip and Joanna Gaines were spotted enjoying a day at the beach while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The HGTV alums relaxed outside of their resort in the seaside tourist hotspot on Friday.
Do Chip and Joanna still own Magnolia Table? ›In Waco, they own Little Shop on Bosque, Magnolia Press Coffee Co., Magnolia Table, Silos Baking Co. and Magnolia Market at the Silos.
How much did the castle in Waco TX sell for? ›He finally got in at just the right time in 2019 and paid what I suspect to be between $300,000 and $425,000 for the land and the castle according to property tax records. The show Fixer Upper: The Castle has only just aired its first episode, but the castle is now complete.
Who is suing Chip and Joanna? ›The breach-of-contract lawsuit, filed Wednesday in New York State Supreme Court, alleges the Gaineses amended the terms of a five-book publishing deal with a $12.5 million advance brokered for them by Vigliano Associates without the consent of their then-literary agent, David Vigliano.
Why did Fixer Upper get Cancelled? ›The series, hosted by Andy and Candis Meredith, focused on renovating homes in the Utah area. But when at least three homeowners featured on the show came forward on social media this week with allegations of damaged homes, long delays and over-budget renovations, Magnolia Network decided to scrap the show.
Did Chip and Joanna Gaines buyout DIY? ›
Chip and Joanna Gaines take over DIY Network and relaunch as Magnolia Network... and reveal slate of shows coming to channel. The relaunching of the DIY Network to Magnolia Network as a basic cable channel becomes official on January 5, 2022.
Did the Gaines sell the Silos? ›The Loss of Home. Two 120-foot-high silos that once housed cotton seed are now a part of Magnolia Market, a shopping complex covering two city blocks in Waco. Here, flowers bloom, Astroturf gleams, and each element is designed in Joanna's trademark farmhouse style.
Do the people get to keep the furniture on Chip and Joanna? ›In short, the answer is no. The couple (or person) was required to either purchase the pieces from HGTV or return them after filming wrapped. This included everything from the giant clocks and the modern chairs to the small trinkets Joanna used to decorate the kitchen countertop.
Can you visit the Cottonland Castle? ›Chip and Joanna Gaines Renovated A Castle: Here's How to Tour Their Fixer Upper. Chip and Joanna Gaines have opened the doors to their biggest project to date. The Fixer Upper stars renovated a nineteenth-century castle (known as "Cottonland Castle") in Waco, Texas—and fans can step inside through October 29, 2022.
Why is Magnolia Table closed? ›The popular tourist destination in downtown Waco, Texas was closed in March due to the coronavirus outbreak. According to a statement on the company website, the market will reopen on Monday, June 1, along with Magnolia Table, Chip and Jo's nearby restaurant.
Does Joanna Gaines cook in her kitchen? ›Cooking helps her relax
For Joanna, it's being in the kitchen. As she told USA Today, “Cooking has really become something that grounds me when life feels hectic. On a busy day, I find myself looking forward to getting home and pulling out my pots and pans to whip something up for my family.”
In “Big Budget for a Big House,” Chip and Jo meet the Morrisons, a couple with three kids and mucho dinero to spend: an all-in budget of $850,000. In Waco, TX, that amount of cash goes a long way.
Who got kicked off Magnolia Network? ›Home Work, starring Andy and Candis Meredith, was pulled from the network and all mentions removed from its website Friday after several of their former clients alleged that the Utah-based couple scammed them. Andy and Candis are a husband-and-wife renovation team with a blended family of seven children.
Who is the couple that was fired by Magnolia Network? ›Andy and Candis Meredith refuted the allegations the homeowners made against them in a statement to Insider on January 12 that they later shared to Instagram in a series of eight posts.
What couple dropped from Magnolia Network? ›Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network pulls show after homeowners complain of 'nightmare' renovations. On Instagram, at least three homeowners shared negative experiences working with Candis and Andy Meredith, who host "Home Work."
Do they remodel the whole house on Fixer Upper? ›
On previous seasons of Fixer Upper, Chip and Joanna showed the clients three homes before they settled on one to renovate. While it appears that part was staged, the house-hunting portion is no more.
Did Chip and Joanna renovate the Silos? ›Within a year, Chip and Joanna procured what would become the symbol of the brand, the Silos, and surrounding real estate. True to the nature of the TV show, these old silos needed immense renovation and the Joanna Gaines touch before they could welcome visitors.
Does Chip and Joanna have a mansion? ›The beloved couple purchased the historic Cottonland Castle in their native Waco, Texas back in 2019. Known as "The Castle" to Wacoans, the project is full of a lot of local history, from its stonework to previous ownership. A spokesperson from Magnolia Realty spoke to WTHR back in 2019 when the news was announced.
What happens to the rooms you don't see on Fixer Upper? ›Joanna Gaines recently revealed why we don't see all the rooms onFixer Upper (they use them for storage), but what's the reasoning behind it on other HGTV shows?
What couple complained about Fixer Upper? ›One couple is unhappy that Chip and Joanna Gaines showed them a house in a bad neighborhood. “We take the worst house in the best neighborhood and turn it into our clients' dream home,” Joanna Gaines proudly claims in the Fixer Upper intro. But Ken and Kelly Downs disagreed with that statement.
Do Fixer Upper participants get paid? ›Nope. Apart from the HGTV-funded item, the couple is required to either purchase the pieces or return them.
How much did Chip and Joanna pay for the silos? ›...
| Magnolia Market | |
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| Cost | US$1,400,000 |
| Owner | Magnolia Market, LLC |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 20,000 sq ft (1,900 m2) |
Magnolia Seed and Supply at the Silos
That lovely experience is the Magnolia Seed and Supply, which is a tiny garden shop surrounded by loads of growing plants and vegetables. In the shop, you can buy seeds, gardening tools, and some other items of home decor.