Thanks for watching! You can check out Joel and Stephanie's off-grid cabin rental here: www.airbnb.ca/rooms/53201098

@jaydee9155

Жыл бұрын

Where has your wife been? I haven't seen her in a few videos now.

@DrukmoJTY

Жыл бұрын

My dream house ❤

@baddog9320

Жыл бұрын

You have BEES. Care to sell me a nuc in Spring? I know they can be overnight US postal. Just tell me price you want before shipping.

@neilcavanaugh1069

Жыл бұрын

Love the plants in front of your solar panels! Cannabis for the win

@kasewer540

Жыл бұрын

Woow... unbelievable

True pioneers with the kind of house/setup I'd like to see more of instead of $150 000 glam tiny houses. Thanks for sharing.

@cmpowell01

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@SqueakyCricket

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Those high priced "yuppie" houses are not in my budget whatsoever.

@tj-kv6vr

Жыл бұрын

judge not please

@SqueakyCricket

Жыл бұрын

@@tj-kv6vr Who's judging?

@Balqis1119

Жыл бұрын

True, bc those capitalist inspired versions are not of the essence or Spirit of permaculture. S & J have something lovely here but their air bnb prices are back to the same old capitalist extortion, so very on the grid is not for me. I guess I'll be waiting for my own cob build and more community of true culture-led workshops.

why can't we all live in peace? what's happened to the world? this is the way i want to live.

@sugarSugar6099

Жыл бұрын

Excalty right, why can’t we

@patriciagriffith7402

Жыл бұрын

@@sugarSugar6099 the controllers don’t want that

@brucedownunda7054

Жыл бұрын

@@patriciagriffith7402 Correct George. The Divisionaries would have to work for their bacon.

@alexanderreyes222

Жыл бұрын

The government want to control everything. And charge us electricity water when u can get it free.

@michaelrichards669

Жыл бұрын

Taxes....... Tax.... Tax..... Taxes

I really believe that this is the way humanity should be living.

I love that this couple are sensible and practical and admit everything isn't 'sunshine and flowers'. They have a beautiful lifestyle.

@I_like_aliens_from_mars

8 ай бұрын

Also they have great chemistry

@CornStalk777

20 күн бұрын

SI oq

“We are very rich in food.” What a wonderful statement.

Wow! What a fantastic couple. No nonsense, motivated, ingenious and honest. The house is eclectic and so attractive. Love the use of the glass bottles, love the use of colour and the gardens are amazing. Congratulations on all the hard work which has come to fruition with this beautiful home. 🦋

@lizzieb6311

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Imagine how great those kids will turn out… there IS a future with young Pioneers like these raising families in this lifestyle. Beautiful.

@paulrozko4815

Жыл бұрын

What’s are the glass bottles are for ?

I swear that anybody growing up in a situation like this is going to have a better and brighter future with all of these tools they learn. We miss a lot of things schooling 9 to 5. It’s always great to learn from your parents and it’s always great to learn things that can’t help you survive, it’s crazy that this is the majority these days because not too long ago at all this is how most people lived if you couldn’t get by this way you couldn’t get by at all… Thanks for the videos, cheers!

@thebigmann81

Жыл бұрын

But we was forced by the government to go to work instead of living off the land. If we don't work there for we not have cash money . So we can't pay properly tax now we just lost our land that we owned. At least the majority it's that way.

@LostCaper

Жыл бұрын

100 percent agreed.

@gregjohnson2335

Жыл бұрын

Great to learn things that *can't* help

@christianhilton3281

Жыл бұрын

@@thebigmann81 our neighbors just grow grapes. they can sell the grapes, make jam or wine. they had the right idea by being self sufficient and having income still for taxes. as well as they enjoy the farming so you’ll just need a good plan 👍🏼

6 years off grid .built my own house . Working on growing food. Planting fruit trees . Working on garden beds and green house .

"Simple living really isn't that simple" Wisdom to live by! Thank you. Any lifestyle that builds gratitude builds happiness. You two are inspiring people.

This is the life im dreaming. I bought a few acres of land with 3 creeks in a very rural area. Put a fence, made a rough road, plant about 60 varieties of fruits. Now im hoping to build a small cabin and start living from the land sustainable as possible. Money is main problem for me too.

@tempest_2222

Жыл бұрын

im 18 this is my dream how did you get the money to buy acres?

@anubis2874

Жыл бұрын

@@tempest_2222 i had small land in near city and i sold half of it and bought 5 acres. Land preparations and fence is done, plant about 30 varieties of fruits , and im hoping to build a small cabin for me but still i have to collect money for that

@itaiitai100

Жыл бұрын

Do you know how to build?

@trupinys1979

11 ай бұрын

Do you need a partner/wife? :)

@wingman751

11 ай бұрын

the sooner you build fruit trees the happier you will become in future ..

Wow 14 years. They are very self efficient. This lifestyle seems to fit them. Thanks Matt and Danielle for sharing.👍👍❤

It's nice to see an off-grid property featured that actually experiences winter. So often I find these idealistic properties are located in places like California and other areas with the luxury of year round, or nearly year round growing seasons, tons of sunlight for solar, and minimal insulation requirements. Meanwhile those of us up north with 3-4 month growing seasons have to take an entirely different approach.

@Scriptorsilentum

Жыл бұрын

yup. one thing in northern mich i can tell you - INSULATION! there is never enough...

I love homes that look like nature is trying to reclaim them. Homes that look like they "fit" into the surrounding environment. The red sunroom part of this home has to be my favorite part. I love the color and the structure. The window arches add the perfect touch. It reminds me of a conservatory in Victorian homes. I adore that entire look. Also love the openness and straight height of the home. It doesn't have annoying corners to block the view. The metal staircase is another favorite view point to me. The two of you have created a beautiful life and home together.

I am really into watching these alternative/ off-grid lifestyle vids but this one blew me away. The beauty of Stephanie and Joel's house! Its really inspirational that they made that themselves spending almost no money. I am really impressed! Their house could be featured in an interior design magazine. My favourite part is the glass bottle wall behind the spiral staircase. Another highlight was the woodworking details on the outside of the greenhouse room. Well done. Greetings from Stellenbosch, South Africa

@poeticcatcat2353

Жыл бұрын

Love that the bottle necks are visible in the bathroom.

@shirlsa.8613

Жыл бұрын

I admire your lifestyle. I know it’s hard work but wish I could have lived like that in my younger years. Abundant blessings, peace and love to your family!

@sunshineb7006

8 ай бұрын

Sad thing is we can't live like this in South Africa. It's too dangerous 😢

People living on their own terms just makes me happy. You are truly free!

The most realistic off-grid video that I have ever seen. Thank you guys.

Their setup is amazing, but their respective attractiveness is off the chart.

“I leave the door open and I watch the birds “ 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Bravo !GREAT Video

I love this couple!!! Fantastic setup & full of GRATITUDE, you can feel the LOVE from this these two - truly blessed!!!! A real paradise that they've created!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

You're such an example!!! Teaching your kids about self employment is so important! I bet they love living that way

I am so glad (relieved even) that these two had kids

What a beautiful way of life… simple is better… but it doesn’t mean “easy”. I love seeing young families embracing and respecting nature. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

toughing it out in the beginning is always worth it and makes you appreciate the little things when you fix them!

Beautiful. This is what the tiny house movement started out being, until Australians and New Zealanders started building expensive tiny houses.

This is my dream! God bless them...

At first I thought these kids are too young to go off-grid. But 14 years! Wow!!

This is so beautiful, you look so radiant and alive! What a great way of living and raising your children 🥰

@garretts6190

Жыл бұрын

legit they look so lively

This is always what I wanted, I just don’t know how to start! You guys definitely are inspirational

@WitchyBlueMoonlight

Жыл бұрын

Save money & buy your own land.

@DocStrange0123

Жыл бұрын

Start like all journeys start, pick a road and start to walk, eventually you'll get somewhere. I'm starting to do the same and the journey is filled with tears and laugh, because the journey is as important as the goal, to start you only want to want it and do it.

@sam_safari

2 ай бұрын

am from tanzania i actually have a land of 1k hectares plus but still figuring out whom to move on with

They seem like an amazing couple and I love their honesty in the troubles they've had. More of this please!

I love this couple and what they have built for themselves.

Great to see all your hard work paying off. Nothing worthwhile is easy. Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing so much with us.🙂

Beautiful. This is how we used to live, and it's time we taught our children how it's done. There's been times when I haven't had much money, and I've though of going out and picking nettles and making my own soup. Story telling around the camp fire, is far more valuable than watching TV or other devices ❤

"It's not all glamor. Simple living really isn't that simple... gratitude, appreciation..." Appreciate your perspective and your honesty. It's nice to be reminded that how we approach our circumstances makes such a difference.

I love when couples finish each other's sentences. What a amazing offering video,my favorite one actually.

Living in this way is my biggest dream 🥺

I am a 68 year old American man. I come from a proud tradition of Dumpster Divers. America provides a wealth of 'junk'.

Two beautiful people living a beautiful life. She looks like Julia Roberts.

LOVE your BEAUTIFUL HOME & GARDENS that you've built starting from nothing & building "as we could afford"!! Very cool! You're a GREAT EXAMPLE of what one can accomplish through DETERMINATION & HARD WORK!! You're an inspiration! It's awesome that you're doing workshops & sharing your wisdom, knowledge & experience with others. U GUYS R ROCKIN IT!! Words to the wise, "simple living isn't all that simple"! Many Blessings to you all! Mahalo nui loa for sharing your incredible journey! Aloha!

As another human being I am so proud of you guys. ...Well done !

Amazing. Thank you for sharing your life with us. ❤

Y’all have a beautiful home. Great job!

Just beautiful...real people too...the house & other buildings have soul, absolutely enchanting. Thank you for sharing that with us...

You reap what you sow, after 14 years of non stop work at the end of the day, you enjoy the fruits of your labors

Thanks for the inspiration guys.. 😇 I would love to live like this with my partner. This shows us the real meaning of life.

These guys are lovely !! Absolutely love what they have done it's so beautiful ❤️

Anyone else have the urge to pitch in and chop the grass growing in front of the solar panels 😂. Fantastic video

(from Jon's wife): What a beautiful couple with a fantastic attitude about off-grid living. They are very inspiring!

I'm jealous of you. That's a wonderful way to live for sure. Congrats.

Really liked their honesty about the challenges and hard work that come with this lifestyle. They didn't glamorize it. Could've listened to them longer. Would've loved to have known a little more about their journey and how they came to choose this way of living.

This is refreshing, not extreme and always growing. Just normal humans doing their best. I love it.

The real miracle is that they were able to do it together, and still seem happy and in love

Awesome!!! We are a family of 4 and have been off grid on our 10 acres, 4.5 years now. Their interview is spot on regarding the lifestyle. ✌🏽🌱

Love this so much! Love your realness too!! The reality...its not all glamour but ALL that comes from it! Satisfaction and such gratitude. Way to go guys! Thanks for sharing!

2 gorgeous people living a dream!

I leave the door open and watch the birds! ❤

Living simply definitely isn't simple! But it is rewarding, we learn how to do so much, and there is definitely a sense of richness and true quality of life. Yes, it is hard work, too. I love love love to see young people choosing this lifestyle and passing on their learning to their children. Thanks for sharing this couple's experience.

@LostCaper

Жыл бұрын

You can say that again. College, high pressure job retired early trying to go back to simple and it sure is not simple.

These people are living my dream! I love it!!! Best of luck

I think key to start this beautiful, sustainable and healthy life like them is to plan early , buying land is one thing but investing energy and resources takes time. Plant early and build later .

One of the most beautiful houses, on or off grid, I have ever seen!!!

I can so much relate to this video. I grew up like this in the 60's. It was hard, but it sure did teach me how to survive.

Absolutely! My dream! One day ❤❤❤

Lovely couple! They appreciate the little things in life. Great place and so comfy! Great job guys!

They must have started when they were twenty! Beautiful work 🍁

This is fantastic. I could watch this couple on KZread, very humble, great advice 😊

Omgosh the peace they must have. A beautiful life,

A happy couple .... just love the way they burst into laughter while narrating their story of knitting together a life totally off grid.... great 👏👍👍 Wish you all the best.

Oh my God, that is a beautiful stove.

I'm glad they included how hard it was. And for 14 years! So many romanticize this kind of life without knowing how much work it is. It's nice that they are still young and healthy and able to now enjoy the rewards of their hard work.

This is what I want in my life. Just... Somewhere that doesn't have a winter!

Awesome. Would love to live like that.

This is so inspiring! We can't wait to do the same!

You're my kinda people. Inspirational. Enjoy the hard and the good times. Peace ✌️

That's how you do it. Smart and way ahead of everyone else. Good job!

nice set up..may God bless yall..

I'm curious because unlike my country aren't people with tiny homes afraid of break-ins/theft? no sense of security whatsoever. edit: from India

Absolutely the best one of these I've seen in a long time

No landlord No neighbors No drama No storm 100% worth it

Major life goals this couple has achieved.👍😁

just watching this has calmed me down! need more folks like you in the world.

Respect to these guys.

I sure do miss rainy nights under the tin roof... God bless you

Good job 👍 , things could go wrong soon , and while others start learning there way, you already master it

Beautiful build. I admire this lovely couple for all the hard work they did. Many more happy and healthy lives ahead for you both.

That looks like true happiness

Inspiring. Thank you.

They do kick ass!!! Love it ❤

What a great setup, it has it all. The cabin has soo much character!

Amazing.!!!!!!!! That's the way to live.

World needs women like her ..RESPECT❤

Very nice couple and beautiful place.. thank you.

Wunderschön, Grüße aus Deutschland

Gratitude!

“Roughing it” Off grid living…with all the 21st century tech to help keep in touch with nature, just like a thousand years ago!!

Thanks for this fantastic video. Encouraging for people starting home and garden from scratch 🎉❤

What a quality couple and quality setup. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

Wow, I am impressed, this is fantastic. What a humbled beginning, you guys have put a lot of hard work into this build, and it is growing. I really love that wood stove. 14 yrs living off grid that is the longest I have seen online. I also liked the bottle wall. Stephanie has that award winning Julia Roberts smile. Tfs

If I had it to do over again, I would raise my kids in this kind of environment. This life looks fulfilling.

Gosh your home is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing, wishing you every happiness, keep safe

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