Building This Off Grid Cabin From Start To Finish
Short story
I bought a land because I wanted peace. As a filmmaker I was working too much, traveling too much and I wanted to slow down. So I decided to do something else with my life, like building a cabin that turned out to finish as my full time home.
To be honest i didn't know much about building anything and even less about being "offgrid".
There's a lot of mistakes in that build and that's part of the learning. We can spend our whole life talking about the 1000 different ways to do things but every situation comes with a unique set of challenges. Here there's no road. Only a trail. A material elevator for all the tools and material needed to bring to the top of the cliff, operable only during the warmer seasons.
Despite these challenges, without my friends, family and folks at the hardware store that project would not have been possible. The film is dedicated to everyone involved along the way and a reminder of where this project began.
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Cabin blueprints available here: ravenhouse-design.ca/products...
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Licensed and all music is from artlist.io
Introduction : 0:00 @ 2:38 - Butterfly by Ian Post
Material elevator : 2:39 @ 6:14 - (instrumental) Abigail by Assaf Ayalon
Framing : 6:15 @ 9:19 - Grey Shadow by ANBR
Insulation : 9:20 @ 11:41 - Boxing Shadows by Giants and Pilgrims
Finishing stuff and chilling during summer : 11:42 @ 14:55 - Dark Fields by Giants and Pilgrims
Cedar Shakes during spring : 14:56 @ 17:12 - Over Easy by Low Light
Rainwater system : 17:13 @ 18:43 - Time Will Wait for Me by Static Deviations
Finishing interior during winter : 18:44 @ 22:32 - You and Me by Eldar
Sugar shack spring : 22:47 @ 25:54 - Cold Day in Hell by There Goes the Devil
End : 26:01 @ 27:25 - Ballerina by Yehezkel Raz
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I have been on youtube for 11 years and never commented on a video even once. This is the first one to show you how much I was inspired and appreciated this video. Thank You.
This has to be a literal cinematic masterpiece. Everything about it, every shot, all the music, the editing, everything. Stunning. Thank you for showing up on my recommended.
Man I wish I had friends like that....I would be happy with just the dog being my friend.
Bro, this was epic .the build, the filming, your friends, the journey, the music. everything about this video is so inspiring. your blessed with a beautiful home and a beautiful circle of people. you did it. now you can relax with that special lady and enjoy the serenity that surrounds you. enjoy your life brother.
@Canadiancastaway
4 жыл бұрын
That is really kind of you. Thank you 🤙🏻😊
@petrinaerskine1195
4 жыл бұрын
@@Canadiancastaway loved the video, shame that all you young guys are not wearing any safety masks when needed,far too many people are getting very sick from this work ethic,you boys need to look out for each other, I bet its so nice and secluded and snug in winter.
@maparisfamilyadventures2174
4 жыл бұрын
@@petrinaerskine1195 I was wondering what you were talking about ... Until they got to the insulation. Yup! You're right. Those extremely fine glass fibers from the insulations cause lung damage. Hope everyone is well! A very cool project. A lot sweat, but very cool! Enjoy!
@jhonsmith798
3 жыл бұрын
JAJAJAJA , NO quiero NI Imaginar cuantos Kilos de Mariguana _(o quizás Toneladas)_ se deben de haber consumido en todo ese tiempo. CONGRATULATIONS.....
@luminyam6145
3 жыл бұрын
I was going to say this but you said it better. This IS epic, omg what an undertaking. An incredible, beautiful project.
This, this right here. This gave me so much peace and inspiration, from the story of it, to the progress and then to the end result. This is how I aspire to have my home one day, away from all the noise, surrounded by nature and things that I love - hopefully also, the person that I love. I wish you all the best and all the peace you searched, may you find it in your sweet home ♥
This video shows exactly want I want for myself, away from all the chaos and live with one with nature. Love it.
I can't think of a more satisfying way to live your life, congrats on living the dream!
this is my favourite video on youtube
Yes Bro such a circle of friends--that alone tells everyone what kind of friend your are!! Beautiful place and scenery, cherish your time there. Thank you for sharing.
I am so tears from my being and feeling so amazes by your over 3 years to build this beautiful home. I cried because you are French Canadian and I saw the Maple syrup on the snow and that was so a beautiful and my heart felt your justice. I head you and knew that you were all French Canadian and I am proud to be that ""French Canadian who has lived for 43 years in Vancouver BC. I am going to be 67 June 21 this year and will go back again in Montreal, Quebec and Gaspe were is was born in the village ""La Redemption"" close to Mont-Jolie..............I do love your all for doing such an amazing built in your home. ..Thank you for everything u did in this Video.........Merci beaucoup.............
A lot of love and soul went into creating both your home and this video about its creation! You are fortunate to have so much love and friendship in your life along with some great talents too! I could not stop watching once I started. My Ukrainian heritage marks celebrations like this with a heartfelt "Многая Літа!" ("Mnohaja Lita!"), translated to "Many Happy Years!".
BEAUTIFUL, the filming was outstanding. This is literally a big ole slice of heaven.
Simply put, thank you for taking me on that journey. Beautiful video all around. You are lucky indeed.
Stunning nest and a fantastic journey and story. Thanks so much for sharing!
the production value of this video is amazing, as well as your cabin. i remember seeing you featured on another channel about off grid living, thanks for posting a video showing the whole process of building it.
Came here because of the book I recently bought, "Off Grid Life: Your Ideal Home in the Middle of Nowhere." In it, it features the cabin from the video. I am studying architecture, but they dont teach you stuff like this. I decided to begin by reading this book. I don't regret one bit. Its sort of surreal to see the cabin being built in real view when I first was amazed by it through a picture from the book. I definitely recommend anyone to read it!
@Canadiancastaway
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing thanks for watching this youtube video and reading Foster book 🤙🏻
Everything about your story is just so warm! Happy for you bro and your cabin.
Grazie mille! Thank you so much for every emotions I felt during this whole movie. Greatings from Italy!
I don't know who you are, but I am insanely proud of you for building something so awe inspiring, and for documenting it so well! This is so nice to see
La Belle Province
Wow, both are awesome, the film and the cabin..! What a landscape..!
Somehow, blessedly, this showed up in my queue. blew my mind. you're my hero
This is my dream!!! Great place, great home and the warming drink surprised me a lot!!!
Perfect video. There is so much more to building than the finished product. The friends and experiences along the way are ones you will never forget.
What a beautiful environment to have such a snug retreat located in to share with family and friends. Well done, something for you to enjoy hopefully for many years. 😃👌👏👏👏
Wow,,, Oh boy,,, As a country guy myself,, I just love open scenery,, just a great video
Thank you for being honest. you purchased land and built a cabin. Your cabin is nicer than my house.
What joy a cabin in the woods brings!
You Followed Through With Your Dreams & Found An Amazingly Peaceful Looking Location! 👏🏻
Stunning video full of love, friendship and free spirit. Well thought out in every way. Stay free!
I did this on a farm one hour east of Memphis, TN, and I plan to do it again when I retire to New Hampshire, but it won't be the scale you did. The breath taking views must quite nice to look out at every morning while you have your first cup of coffee! Live the Dream Man!
A mighty fine place you've all built yourselves there. And the views truly are second to none.
Congratulations on your new cabin/lovely home. Thank you for this video. It really was amazing seeing it from start to finish. Loved this video so much.
Amazing, spectacular... Seen many videos of building cabins, but not like this one, this is something special!
That video is one of the BEST BUILDS I have seen ....the cabin is outstanding!
Just...wow. Wow! This is amazing. I can’t think of a place I’d rather live than a cabin like that in the mountains. Incredible and good on ya!
I saw you and this cabin in a video a while ago, maybe a tiny homes type video, I can't remember now. Any way, this home has been on my mind since then. It's so great to actually see the process and love that went into it over a couple years. Thank you for making this video.
if there are fantastic friends around, the house will also be full of good energy. fantastic soundtrack. Nice to see you beautiful people!
You built a beautiful home in a beautiful location. Thanks for sharing
This was an amazing ride. Thank you for taking us along. You are a star!
Everything about this makes me happy - beautiful work guys!
I smiled so much while watching this. Thank you. So beautiful
Everything about this was amazing! I loved it! Beautiful place!
Dude that was a totally awesome build ....and what a great time to have friends as you enjoying the moments that will last a life time.....
I have seen so many cabins here on KZread... but this one is the best!
Amazing project all the way and the scenery, simply magnificent!
to say that you learned a thing or 2 during the development of the rain water plumbing phase be a bit of an understatement. WOW.
@Canadiancastaway
3 жыл бұрын
Yes i did mistake a lot and learn from that
Wow, awesome result!
Wow a buncha Canadian SWEETIES!!!! Love the collaborative effort with all of your friends, looks like you guys kept it fun and light even tho this is clearly a huge project. This warmed my heart 🥺❤️
Had some Trout and Coffee vibes sprinkled in there. If you know, you know what a compliment that is. 😉 Beautiful story. Looking forward to more adventures!
@Canadiancastaway
4 жыл бұрын
There you go! Thanks for watching
Thank You for such a Great video! I loved seeing all of you gather and share good memories and you have built yourself such a Beautiful homestead. Congratulations!
I absolutely loved watching this! Been wanting to do something like this for a long time.
Wow, thank you for sharing. this is amazing and beautiful. You are a lucky guy
How can anybody give this a thumb down? Seriously, tremendous home and great friends to help make it possible. Now if you have a nice companion that does not mind the lack of a toilet, you have it all!
@Canadiancastaway
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah well now there’s a sunmar composting toilet inside and it’s game changer
This is a thing of beauty. Such a nice crowd to help.
Beautiful Home, Beautiful Area, Beautiful Animals and Beautiful Film
Everything about this is perfect!!
Your Place looks like Heaven.your on top of the World, I Love that these men can cook, their Mothers raised them right
Absolutely incredible film making and truly inspiring build.
One word ‘Beautiful’ !!
This was a great video and a epic build. The journey you and your family took us on was amazing.
Thank you for a beautiful video and sharing part of your life. I am longing for this type of life and your inspiration has propelled my desire up to closer to my goal. A millions thanks.
Great looking cabin! Good times!
Awesome, I couldn’t image hauling all those supplies. You have some bad ass friends!!!
Absolutely gorgeous cabin. Professional quality video. I could literally watch this all day. Well done!!
Great video journey, thank you for sharing your story.
thank you for share...awesome video,cabin and friend
Well done sir, I aspire to the same type of life. This serves as inspiration to many. Thank you.
Outstanding! The cabin and the editing, both are master pieces! Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Yea this is it. Glad to see a video of how it was built
Good vibrations from Brazil. Live and peace bro.
Hey yo, thanks for the great great great video. and God bless all of you
That was awesome to watch! Thanks for sharing!
That is the meaning of life. This is how people should live. Incredibly inspiring movie. Loved the water collection system.
@Canadiancastaway
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
That was frickin great to watch. What a journey. Well done
Incredible work! Awesome story telling and inspiring! great job
Love the way this was filmed and what you built, great job 👍
Awesome, you have really inspired me to go off grid 🖖
So inspiring! Thank you for such a quality editing, it must've been a big work to do
What a stunning home!
The location, the build, the people involved and the filming, all in perfect synergy, from an architectural view, just outstanding. Thanks a lot for sharing it
Rarement je commente sur des vidéos, mais ceci est une des plus belles créations que eu la chance de visionner sur youtube. Chapeau!!
Félicitation pour votre projet ! La vidéo est incroyable.
Great work here, nice place to enjoy life and friendship
Absolutely gorgeous Cabin and Nice Filmmaking. Keep it up!
Vous avez un endroit et une “off grid cabin” extraordinaire les gars. Continuez votre beau travail 👍👍
Well done sir
A NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE....SO SWEET COUPLE AND BEAUTIFUL....GOD BLESS YOU BOTH...I ENJOY WATCHING THE BUILDING OF THE HOUSE...NATURE TRUELY OFFER AN UNLIMITED FULLFILLMENT OF BEAUTY...
Awesome stuff folks. I love the winch trolley setup. Cabin layout is just fabulous and the video was gorgeous. Great work all around!
@Canadiancastaway
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Beautiful and peaceful place.hope to be there one day.
Great build! Awesome quality production!
Loved it. Beautiful location and cabin.
Très sympa ! Et puis toute cette amitié derrière...
Fantastic video editing, man.
I saw this house already. Pretty well made. Bravo.
Beautiful start to finish !
Fun! I bought a sawmill this year and I’m making building plans.
@TheAffectedRyan
4 жыл бұрын
We have 10 acres of forest and plan on doing the same. Good luck!
@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad.
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheAffectedRyan that's a lot of land, damn.
Brilliantly fabulous job! The land, the cabin, the design, the finish, the filmography and the People! This little slice of heaven made my day! I'm to the insulation stage on my 12' x 24' 1.5 storey in Northern BC and loving it. Cheers, may this place be a great centre for your soul in what ever life brings you.
I really enjoyed that. What a lovely group of friends building a fantastic home. Loved every nook and cranny
@shaunboy13
4 жыл бұрын
I second this! Great to experience
@nickmorgan8417
4 жыл бұрын
Love to all
@nickmorgan8417
4 жыл бұрын
Be strong and just love
Wow!!! Quel beau projet, bel emplacement, belle construction et en prime, beau vidéo. Le rêve!!!!