The joy he displayed on his face after lighting his fireplace was absolutely priceless.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 ай бұрын

It was a priceless moment, give one might say it was set in stone … will it draw or will it smoke us out? It works very well indeed.

Genuine old school real man are rare species nowadays. High quality work, craftsmanship and life

@TheWoodlandEscape

6 ай бұрын

We thank you for the kind words and for your interest in our channel.

I would rather have a home like that than any million-dollar mansion. Your blessed

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same Larry. I don’t have a lot of money but, consider myself one of the richest man on the planet.

@gregjones3660

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@beverlymichael5830

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@kingjames7904

2 жыл бұрын

Delusional

@getin3949

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I couldn't even afford the land the cabin is on, was it given or did you have to buy it?

A slower pace that combines the joy of accomplishment and solitude, wrought by a hard-working, skilled and self-sufficient man. It's good to see someone so comfortable with himself.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Very flattering, thank you.

Loved being there. I will definitely be back, Thank u for the opportunity ❤️👍

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed your stay Brian … welcome back anytime.

lighting the fire for the first time is always a special moment. Sitzing at the fire, watching it for hours is what I call „man TV“.

@monopoly1027

2 жыл бұрын

My family and I call it caveman tv lol

@franzk.3215

2 жыл бұрын

*sitzing* hat dich verraten 😁👍

You've chosen the right kind of fireplace, being a Lord Rumford, it throws the most heat. Enjoy, I built my own chimney and Rumford and it has been wonderful watching the flames for hours, dreaming.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

They truly do cast some good heat, with the added benefit of looking good, lol.

@michaelsabo6158

6 ай бұрын

Agree but this firebox is improperly constructed

I dream often of living the life of Jeremiah Johnson, but that life has not been reserved for me. Thank you sir for letting me and countless others vicariously live that life through you. Godspeed

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

A lovely compliment, Soli, thank you.

What a grand feeling it is to light that first fire and the ceiling isn’t filled with smoke. Great work all around.

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, that would have been a tad disappointing David. Glad you’re enjoying our channel.

Peter, Each time that I watch your videos, whether the first time or several times, I know that I am watching a "Kindred Spirit." It is not often that a Kindred Spirit appears, but when it does it leaves a lightness in the heart that that never grows old. I pray for many more years to you, my friend!

Look how gracefully this man has aged. This is what a mans mind is happiest doing, we’re so out of our element esp in today’s world

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Em and here all along I thought myself a tad haggard. Living close to the land is quite relaxing.

@emare7851

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape that’s manly ruggedness, not the emasculated plastic surgery man of today….ur living my dream man, I wanna leave the city life eventually and live like u. City ppl r slowly losing their minds. Respect bro.

I have strived for this all my life. As a Traditional Catholic ex alcoholic 23 year old Kentuckian. I need to reconnect with my old roots and find peace finally.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

I wish you well a rewarding journey, Pat.

Man ,now that's living .my heart yearns to live simple like this especially in today's climate of the world

@decimalexercise7154

2 жыл бұрын

We may all be doing it before too long. Those of us left. Ugh

@skallagrimm6226

2 жыл бұрын

so do it aint nothing but hard work ahead for it.

@kfl611

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but with AC and Electricity and indoor plumbing.

@adamwiech4874

2 жыл бұрын

@@kfl611 I don't need that lol

@kfl611

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamwiech4874 My mom grew up with no running water, central heat or electricity. That's a little too primitive for a soft boy like me. Not too fond of the outhouse.

👍 Danke fürs Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading! 👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you! 👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

My back hurts just watching this guy. Great video.

You know a man is legit living beautifully of the land when you look like your wearing a sack ... love it

I could watch and listen to you all day.

The smile on your face says it all. That's a beautiful place you have there. God bless you, have a fine day.

Outstanding

I could live the rest of my days this way.

You are one in a million. Don't let the down voters bother you. There are always people who like nothing better than to be negative. You are a amazing man! Sharon🇺🇸

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words Sharon. It does take a lot get me down and negative people are not one of them.

Nice to see the fruits of your labour come to fruition. The first fire must have been satisfying. Well done Peter.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Satisfying indeed Doug.

Wow! A man who is smart, hard working, organized, mature, and attractive! Kathy got a winner there.

@debraadkins-brown399

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Cathy not Kathy.

Now I understand why you're so agile. Since being an arborist you've managed to use all the muscles in your body. I'd say it served you well. The tavern is beautiful and I especially like the fireplace. Great job, Peter!!!

@suatcetinel8641

3 жыл бұрын

He is actually 45 years old but the life was too hard in 1700's.

@josephcoburn9250

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like New Salem in Illinois

@maringliga2913

2 жыл бұрын

Nu,e om fain și se vede liniștea lui ,e vârstă e nimic pe lume este tihna ,pacea,sănătatea,,mișcarea f. efort ...și calmat fiind poate dormi liniștit f.stres.

I stand and watch someone that still cares about the day & times! I say to you Sir.....BRAVO.......ATB

Simply wonderful! What a beautiful project that will keep the legacy of our ancestors way of life alive and real,to future generations.

May the hearthstones stay strong and keep you warm.

You must be super happy. Well done 👏

After the rough day I've had this was a most welcome post. The beautiful orange glow of that fire was very welcoming!

@lindanwfirefighter4973

3 жыл бұрын

May God bless you with rest tonight.

Back to a time of sanity, and respect of all things given to us by our creator. May God richly bless you in all that you do!

@bipslone8880

3 жыл бұрын

Pioneer Life is a nice fantasy that is busted once you consider dentistry and surgery.

@buggyridge

3 жыл бұрын

@@bipslone8880 One can easily live a pioneer life today and still have dentistry and surgery. Peter appears to have a good set of teeth and in outstanding shape.

@bipslone8880

3 жыл бұрын

@@buggyridge my point was missed but thanks for coming out.

You Frind have it right!!!!!

Regards from Uruguay for your life and your power

What a sense of accomplishment and pride. You were beaming with excitement. Well earned, sir!

congratulations on the completion of your cabin and your first meal. this series was an absolute joy to watch. thank you

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike.

Good job

I'm a mason of 30+yrs,2nd gen..and that fireplace had a very special, unique, soothing ,heartfelt glow when it was lit..some things you can't buy..congradulations.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

I certainly have a new respect for your trade Sir. Thanks for your interest.

@wanting2sailssw256

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape SO YOU LAID THAT ON YOUR OWN...WOW..I tip my hat to you sir ,well done and BEAUTIFUL. I haven't watched but 3 videos. Very well done.Congradulations. It breaks my heart to brick homes these days with no fireplace or worse they have fake gas logs. I left Virginia for Denver,Co to lay bricks for about a year till my son missed his mom and i had to return to Va. Even the apartments in Denver had wood burning fireplaces, not to mention $1400month rent, lol. I'm sure your fireplace will bring you much enjoyment. I'm currently getting into sailing and have a love for the old wooden sailboats with the old style interiors.Ill be seeing your vids and thanks for uploading them. Very peaceful and informative

Amazing men walk the Earth. Thank you

Wonderful!

Stone chimney is boss mode. Brilliant work sir!!

The fireplace draws well right from the start!

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

It did indeed James and will keep the cabin pleasantly warm in the winter.

It brings me joy seeing a man at such peace living his life.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Most days Mark!

@cherriemckinstry131

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape thats great to hear.. I can at least feel I'm there for the moment at a real cabin.

You are a lord my friend into the nature i want something like that 🇬🇷🙏

simply charmed to watch this. rarely do i see someone "want" to start a fire from a spark, and i know of a tradition in many culture of the first fire being lit needing to come from a spark. lovely to watch

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Love how you bring the past to life!

Imagine two hundred years from now, your descendents sitting around that fireplace and telling stories about their great, great, great, great grandparents who came to this land in their retirement and built this cabin with their own hands. As a plus, they can dig out the old DVDs and see you build it log by log, rock by rock.😊

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

That is an interesting thought, Neva. Actually a tad comforting.

@antoniescargo1529

2 жыл бұрын

Bill Gates will prevent this.

@atthebrink74

2 жыл бұрын

@@antoniescargo1529 he’s dang sure trying!

@antoalibrahim7388

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah i can imagine that

@fotorabia

2 жыл бұрын

With climate change..massive fires..I'd give them..at this rate..two years..anyway..will make great content fodder..how I rebuilt my burnt out cabin every year for a decade...there is no escape from this...

My forefathers were blacksmiths and wheelwrights, so l enjoyed watching your segment on making essentials for your cabin. We live off the grid here in New Zealand and have gone through our first winter with no fireplace. It’s spring here now and finally the wood burner is in. The mistake we made was mounting our solar panels to the roof without first considering where the flue for the fire would go through, spacing of the rafters etc. Hubby said he was getting too old to nut it out himself, so trying to get tradies out here was a major hassle. Living remotely is both a blessing and a curse. I’m cranking up the fire even though I have to have every door and window open. I’m making up for lost time. Oh the joy of been warm. I too enjoyed your video on the garden and chill store. I have the perfect place where the bank behind our cabin has been dug out when our building platform was prepared. Because this is New Zealand my cool store will be a Hobbit style cob cabin, with a living roof. It will blend in nicely into the native New Zealand bush. I am collecting the clay as l dig out our new vegetable garden. Our neighbours are providing the wine bottles. It’s a sacrifice they are happy to make. Bloody decent of them to help 🤣🤣🤣.

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Burr, I would be making up for lost time as well. Sounds to me like lead an idyllic lifestyle. Always thought I’d like to visit NZ.

just great your videos. thanks

PERFECT!!

He sees more value in the wood he sawed than his pay. I love this guy🤠

@tihspidtherekciltilc5469

2 жыл бұрын

I drive a bucket truck for a friend that supports his Cummins swapping everything addiction by doing tree work so I'm saving up for a sawmill to mill what I can't find for my small house I'm building from reclaimed materials. It may look weird when I'm done but I really don't care.

Thank you soooo much for sparing use of music.

i ve a smile in my face while seeing this man light on the first time his new fire place.. so simple so good, we ve to slow down our live.. to enjoy the simple way!

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed Hanes, if we were all to slow down a tad and live more simply, I believe the world would be a better place.

That stone that you first dug up is still beautiful! Put it somewhere in your yard or foreground! It's amazing! LOVE YOUR HOME! JUST WOW!

This guy is a legend, all the masteries he's got

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Quite the flattering comment, thanks.

we enjoyed your fine presentation a very realistic 1700's period . was that a rumford fireplace design they;re excellent ,we liked your hat and clothing they looked period correct. your friend chipmunk is cute.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you and yes, we built the fireplace to Rumford specs.

An awesome cabin and fireplace. I have a book about the Rumford fireplace design and believe it to be the best design. Nice job on all your skills and work.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dan.

Those little folding saws are dandy! There are some very good brands of them for pruning and you can get some in several sizes.

@jonsadevntures433

3 жыл бұрын

It looks like he is useing a ichiban samurai saw. It doesnt fold, but is arguably the best hand/limbing saw out.

My great admiration goes to this skilled man, fully in charge of his own destiny and found that contentment is not out there but lies at your own feet.

So wonderful that you can live your dream.

Fireplace turned out great. Rumfords like tall longer wood length teepee fires built just like you did on the floor. When you want heat. The tall fires take advantage of the draft in the tall fire box and follow the standing wood right up it’s length. Be careful though the fireplace will blast you out of the cabin. The rumfords are the best. For cooking your fire would work better. And I know you are breaking the fireplace in. Going to be best friend when it’s winter.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

That is great information Jim. I’ve heated with wood my entire adult life but, the Rumford fireplace is new to me , so, lots to learn. Thank you.

@johnstack4316

3 жыл бұрын

My cousin was a master brick mason. We were his last job before he retired. We helped him build a 4 ft and 5ft rumsford fireplaces and a brick oven next to the 5 ft one. Once you break in the rumford the other guy was right about setting your wood on end against the back wall to really use it correctly. Once the room is hot or your cooking let it die down. Rumford fireplaces are dramatic and are designed to kick the heat into the room. The reason I checked out your video was because I saw rumford. I subscribed, very good channel.

@jimc3891

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I too built my own back around 99’ -00’. It was a challenge but well worth it. I can tell by the pride in your eyes and smile what the fireplace and chimney mean to you. It’s very elemental, not only the symbolic hearth of home and sustenance, but literally what will keep you alive! Another thing we have in common, I am an arborist as well. Seems that trees and stones go together.

Love this lifestyle, we had a few properties, one on the river, all the bells and whistles of life you could say but nothing beats what you are doing.. love it.

@Blerdunn2618

2 жыл бұрын

Personally I'd take a ciqlluaq lit and heated by a naniq, but that's a different home for a different place.

What a wonderful sight seeing smoke come out of the chimney. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸

I love your cabin and the new fire place 👍

We’re gonna go modern. Proceeds to strap on a belt and colored rope, then climbs in Mocs and skins. Subscribed!

Pretty amazing when you not only teach the life but you live the life.

now this is life goals living life to the fullest and loving what you do

This guy is a marvel, what a beautiful cabin! I’m in awe

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Such lovely words, Rosa, thank you so much.

@rosaoddin4338

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape You are most welcome. It’s a privilege as well as a pleasure to see a fine talent, true craftsmanship. You are actually an artist with your skills. High respect to you.

Real beautiful cabin. Thanks for showing us.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Quinn and glad you’re enjoying our step back in time series.

Ah, yes! The simpler things in life! Let, God, shine his light , down on you!😀👍 Yes, sitting around the hearth, what tales we could share......

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats a good tale, Joseph.

Stonework looks nice

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. The best part is it is done. No more rock hunting!

NOW THAT: IS A FRIKIN' CABIN !!! 👍👍👍🙂👍! WELL DONE !!!

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul.

This is the prettiest little house I have ever seen. Fantastic stone work & wood work . 👍🇬🇧

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

the skills you have up your sleave are astonishing ... hats off to you sunshine

Beautiful!

@grahammctygue724

3 жыл бұрын

Well done a great ness has been acchived our best. To you sir peace

Been an Arborist for most of my adult life this video is really satisfying to watch. Tree work keeps us young and very fit

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to meet a fellow arborist. I absolutely loved the trade … could not believe someone actually paid me to climb trees!

I wished I had a home just like that in the woods away from city life, always was my strive, but, I unfortunately will never have . God Bless you 🕊🕊🕊🕊 ❤️❤️

Love this channel

Great sparks coming off your firesteel. One as good as that will make fire lighting a lot easier for you. Great wee video.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clive

There is nothing like a good fire not just because it keep you warm but it makes you feel good 😌 l love a at winter time great video thank you sir 👏👏

Beautiful love it ❤💜⚘🍦⚘💚and the video ❤

Been watching you for awhile Peter your have a beautiful way of sharing your methods while educating the audience. You bring a real ness to life as it was and being honest about current life. Off grid living in it's truest form. Credit to your videographer for following you on your passion for the old days. Greetings from the Adirondacks, NY

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir and my wife Cathy does an amazing job of recording and editing my antics.

You have been blessed with a strong back! Don’t take it for granted.

Pshew...thought you were going to set your pants on fire! Great cabin and chimney!

Major mile stone! The first fire! Congratulations on getting this part!

Excellent Peter been looking forward to seeing your fire lit. We have a saying in Scotland (usually said at Hogmany) ‘Lang may yer lum reek’ (long may your chimney smoke). Meaning hope you have the fortune to be able to cook and keep warm. So Peter, Lang may yer lum reek. John Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

I love it. Thanks for sharing a wee bit of Scottish culture!

How happy, spacious and free this makes you feel.

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Well then, certainly makes our efforts worth while!

Beautiful cabin epic fire place beautiful setting great life 🙏

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

Kind words, thank you.

First time watching. I have alot of catching up to do. Beauty fireplace you have there.

@TheWoodlandEscape

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert.

This guy is the real deal. You’ve lived quite a life as evident by your strength and skills

@TheWoodlandEscape

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Great fire place and chimney. Now that's survival.

@TheWoodlandEscape

Жыл бұрын

One might even call it luxury, Yolis!

Great video!!!

Beautiful fireplace. Everyone needs one! What a blessing!

My Goodness!! 150K views on this video. That is fantastic. Congratulations Peter and Cathy. We are very excited with you. This should boost your channel a lot.

@christiaankruger3713

3 жыл бұрын

I suddenly see it is going onto 200K. KZread is definitely promoting this channel. It's great because it's a great journey with excellent videos.

you done good,she is drawin nicely

Just the picture of the cabin in the thumbnail gives me a sinfully envious feeling.

Excellent build the fire place is really something.

Just found this channel, what a treasure. I am going to enjoy this very much.

Happy for you my friend, enjoy as I have.

@TheWoodlandEscape

7 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly

I too just built a Rumford fireplace, my second one. I thinkI am going to add some of your attachments for cooking! Thanks.

That must have been an Awesome feeling ❣ Home is where the Hearth🔥is, Home is where the Heart ❤ is. Congratulations 🌞❄💙💗P&C

A plenty of beautiful emotions. Thank you for this great video. Sergio (Sardinia, Italy)