In an unconventional twist, actor Richard Gere had proposed a unique plan for his newly acquired 32-acre estate in New Canaan, Connecticut, which was previously owned by musician Paul Simon. The proposal, made in 2023 after the purchase through Kensho Trust, aimed to transform part of the property into a private farm featuring mushroom cultivation, honey production, and even goat-keeping. However, plans changed in 2024 when Gere revealed his intention to relocate to Spain with his family. The estate was eventually sold off-market later that year for $10.75 million to Brookwood Hills LLC, paving the way for a nine-lot subdivision instead of the proposed farm.