Thank you for watching! Follow Art and Mary's Living Off Grid blog: a-minbancroft.blogspot.com/

@alexanderj1316

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great vids

@DebbieMiklich2016

4 жыл бұрын

Where city do they live in ?

@aliciaseecharan

4 жыл бұрын

Exploring Alternatives - I heart this, Very nice 🙏🏼💕

@cabinlifeatedensprings1710

4 жыл бұрын

This is a very well thought out build.

@karinhart489

4 жыл бұрын

Debs, their blog says near Bancroft, Ontario, CA.

Art here. Some were wondering why we need 2,500 sq. ft when there is just the two of us. When family and friends comes to visit they travel a distance and we need the extra space for them. Also Mary's quilting room takes up additional space a traditional home wouldn't need. Thanks for all the positive comments. Danielle and Mat were a delight to work with and always do a professional job on their videos.

@gossamermoonfly

4 жыл бұрын

May I ask what type and brand name of batteries are used?

@carolewarner101

4 жыл бұрын

One of the things my husband and I are dreaming of is having another couple or two living on the same property (in separate homes of course with space between us for a sense of privacy/seclusion) so that we can share spaces like the quilting room and the equipment that you have to manage the property like the fork lift, the wood splitter, etc. We would like to have those things AND a wood/welding shop, a tractor/mower, a guest house, etc. and we feel that by sharing those things among several households it will allow us to build a smaller home yet still be able to have those other things, room for guests, etc. Time will tell whether we manage to find couples who will be comfortable making such a commitment, but we think we've found at least one. Thanks again for sharing your home and all the systems and help run it with us!

@StubProductions

4 жыл бұрын

Art you have a wonderful place! Thank you for sharing with us!

@havvaalexander9520

4 жыл бұрын

2500 sqft is barely enough room for holding supplies or a studio space for making fabrics, spinning wool yarn for clothing etc.

@witchyhour

4 жыл бұрын

I just moved offgrid, in VT. Having a hard time finding affordable solar energy installers and wondering if you guys are in VT, too. If so, I'd love to be able to communicate with you. Congrats on a pretty awesome setup! 👍🤓💖

Art has a voice that would translate very well to radio or podcasts or voice over actor.

@andrespatino2761

4 жыл бұрын

Or story teller

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maureen

@dobby4me

4 жыл бұрын

they both do!

@rachelsweets

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@reneeo4435

4 жыл бұрын

He has a great voice, to me he sounds like the deceased actor George Kennedy.

A nice honest interview on off grid living. Good on'em 🙂👍

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Danielle and Mat did a great job putting this video together.

@bmccameron7642

3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing who you bump into on the webs.....as soon as I saw "good on em" I knew it was left by an Aussie.

@nickwatson7697

2 жыл бұрын

Brother you are a legend

@ascenthomestead4703

2 жыл бұрын

An inspiring off grid living...

@Mishyou33

2 жыл бұрын

Self sufficient me!! I love when my favorite KZreadrs come together

This couple is so charming exactely like their way of living. I love the respect and love they show for each other.

@katjapia8206

4 жыл бұрын

Laure Solange exactly what I recognised, their interactions are cute

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Laure.

@RB01.10

4 жыл бұрын

I'm confused. What if someone needs medical attention? Aren't they significantly disadvantaged know that regard?

@Ryannrichards95

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Blanche I never really think about this, but I suppose that would be a decent drawback to living like this. I was curious as to how he’s gonna get wood after he can’t chop anymore. He mentioned it, but I didn’t see the explanation.

This couple really put a lot of thought into designing their home. We wish them many happy years.

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cathy.

I loved seeing how well these two interact with each other as much as the offgrid lifestyle they have created.

It’s beautiful, peaceful, serene and isolated. In the current times in which we are living, this life is what I am striving for.

I admire this couple, they are the same type of people. They were made for each other. I wish them a very happy and heathy future.

Art has a beautiful voice. He would be perfectly suited to narrating audio books.

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen.

Freedom can't be endless. But they are so close... Independent people are free people. Love it. 😍

Wow, so inspiring. Love to see that Art takes the time to respond to comments. Beautiful to see the respect and love they show for each other. Man I would love to be your neighbor and be off the grid.

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

WE'd love to have you. Thanks for the kind words.

What I loved the most about this episode is the look of peace and relaxation on the couple's faces. Stay blessed guys. Off to browse through your beautiful blog.

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Saumya. Enjoy

I live off the grid in Alaska, have for 44 years. In my younger days we lived very crudely. All transportation in and out is only by air, so everything has to be flown in. At first on float planes which landings were not ideal, so I built a 1400 runway. We use our place as a fishing lodge but when we have no guests, no or hardly any fossil fuel is needed. We have 14 solar panels supply power to 16 six volt batteries and a 8KW inverter. If the batteries get low, the generator kicks on and charges them. In the colder months, we heat our house with wood, using a wood cook stove and heat stove. Not as fancy or as expensive as the above mansion, but it's home

@Shanmammy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

This is my dream type of living after retirement.

@caronitaclark4058

4 жыл бұрын

I can live there now

@markp1950

4 жыл бұрын

Thinks get harder when you get older. But all your preparing should be done NOW. Build for it. Once you are all prepared you will be set. I'm almost there.

Omg I love them! Watching you both speak makes me feel so loved. The respect and attention you both have for each other is a dream one only dreams to ever find.

@artkelly6713

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sonik for the kind words

Hey Art & Mari! Turns out we did see your video years ago, we love what you created for yourselves. Was fantastic to run into you at Cottonwood campground the other day! Thanks for the chat and snacks, and enjoy the rest of your summer :) Cheers, Greg & Elena (the bikers ;)

"the iron is staying " you go girl!!

Art and Mary are Awesome! I am very impressed at all they accomplished on their place and how they live their sustainable life, Mary your quilts look amazing.

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Margie for your kind words. I agree, Mary's quilts are amazing.

I need a husband like him! Such a handyman and very knowledgeable about the whole setup. Smart way to chop wood especially when up in age.

@TrishReports

4 жыл бұрын

They sell this item on Amazon etc.

@metalman69201

4 жыл бұрын

Well I am a handyman just like him and I live totally Off the Grid with 3600 watts of solar and a wind generator and I'm looking for a good woman. Maybe we can make a deal? ;-)

@metalman69201

4 жыл бұрын

@@Romin.777 Who do you want to marry you?

@jimwilleford6140

4 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth Patton Me too.

@maryhale1558

4 жыл бұрын

Me too Elizabeth! Hope u find him!

That bathtub made my heart race! What a dream!! The whole home is amazing! Definitely something I hope to have in my future!

Love Mary's quilting room !

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

She does too and spends a lot of time there.

It is so obvious that those couples love each other, this is a great video I enjoyed watched.

What a LOVELY COUPLE! I usually skip over, get bored, stupid things like where they store their underwear and Tupperware (really, I've seen them); these people told us important, relevant info, and I loved watching them with their gardens, her quilting, the food, etc... Blessings to them!!!! I go they live and love happy and healthy for many decades!!

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cheryl for the kind words.

There is something awesome about being able to wear a housecoat. Hugely underrated.

Wow, that’s awesome . Fresh vegetables and well water ! Long life and many blessings for sharing this video!

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janerose

WOW! This video gets 10 out of 10 Sound Videography Story telling Interview Cute couple Information Awesome awesome awesome Great job!!!

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Mat and Danielle did a fantastic job and are great couple to work with. Thanks for being so accurate in your observations.

@orgtua4x48

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed...the narrations very easy to understand,doesnt need a substitle to take the word..

It’s beautiful to see people living off grid and thriving like this. 😘

@artkelly6713

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

This was nice to hear from someone who has been doing this lifestyle for almost a decade. Some very good and realistic information. Thanks for the video.

This is my dream to live completely off the grid and be totally self reliant.

@witchyhour

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it! 👍🤓💖

@janew5351

4 жыл бұрын

So nice to hea

@witchyhour

4 жыл бұрын

Guys, just plant for it and go for it. I'm 52 and moved offgrid last year. It's a lot easier than we expect it to be. Just plan well, watch a lot of videos like this one. There are a lot of people doing this and posting about their experiences. You learn so much about what works and what doesn't. It was much harder to do this before the internet and Amazon, I'm sure. If you really want it, if it's your dream, make it happen! 🤞😉💖

@witchyhour

4 жыл бұрын

@Dante Monte Thanks! I'll check it out.👍🤓💖

@harisankar6266

4 жыл бұрын

@@witchyhour only one problem , if many many choose off grid home,finally it will destroy the forest and natural habitat of the forest.

Just wow. Speechless. Still wondering whether to admire the two amazing souls living inside the house or the actual 🏠. Keep bringing more, you are changing and setting goals for millinials in this confusing times. Wow

Her quilting is gorgeous. She’s so talented!!!

@artkelly6713

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Mary loves to quilt as well as many other hobbies.

You folks are an inspiration, you painted the picture of exactly what i've been blueprinting inside my head for years. I'll be following your blog

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat

a really pragmatic conversation here - gives a balanced insight to off-grid living

I so enjoyed their love of their land. I wish I had started a few years earlier wanting this but it’s good for the younger ones to follow their dreams. It’s so worthwhile in the end. Thanks for sharing.

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara. We were 64 and 55 when we started building. Then we had the energy to roll up our sleves and get to work. Today I still work but usually for only a few hours at a time. Life does bring changes and one simply tries to adapt. Thanks for watching the video, glad you enjoyed it.

Art and Mary just got another big thumbs up. Well done on all counts. Thank you all for caring and sharing.!

Wonderful home! And Mary's quilts are exquisite!

Absolutely love this couple and their life. Definitely my dream

I loved this. What an amazing way of life. Myself & my partner dream of off grid living in our future. He loves the idea of farming the land too. I shared this with him

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We have 30 acres, mostly trees and rocks. The bedrock here is very close to the surface so our raised garden beds work very well and give us more vegetables than we can use so we share with neighbours and friends. All the best.

I want a tour of just Mary's sewing and quilting area! Wow! I'm super impressed with her wall hangings and quilts throughout the house. Fantastic video and I love everything about this. So happy for this nice couple. :) Big smiles from the central California coast!

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Beth.

...haha-I'm with you "trees/rocks/water"...the essentials great solution for a great couple...

That's the life! And that sewing/craft room! My goodness I am jealous. I am guessing they have no issues with getting internet out there which is great. Thanks for sharing!

@ExploringAlternatives

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Agreed, the sewing room is amazing! They do have internet and cell phone reception, although the cell phone doesn't work inside the house, possibly because of the way the house is built with extra thick walls?

@petset77

4 жыл бұрын

There are a few satellite internet providers. I'm off grid, 12 miles to a utility pole, and am typing this as proof. Good luck to you.

I love everything about this. So happy for them!

What a NICE couple. Thanks to Art and Mary for sharing their beautiful lifestyle with us. Many great ideas to be gleaned from this video. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

@artkelly6713

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry

Love this! My husband and I are retiring next year and building a small 1 level home on our 5 acre lot in Fanny Bay. You guys are so inspiring! We too look forward to chickens and plan to have a good sized garden! Well done!!

@artkelly6713

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie; All the best with your own adventure. You will be so happy you made the move.

One of my favorite videos! Wonderful Couple, Art and Mary!!!

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John.

Thanks Art for telling us exactly how long your batteries lasted. Super helpful. You’ve both done so much work and research to make an amazing home. Thanks for sharing.

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James for taking the time to watch and reply. Glad you found it helpful.

Super appreciate the honesty here. Not necessarily an easy life. A very inspiring couple.

Art and Mary you are a charming couple . Thankyou so much for sharing your lifestyle and all the technical info. God bless.

I like such a peaceful way of life.

The best and most inspiring off grid video I've ever seen.

@ExploringAlternatives

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Marys quilts are stunning!

what a voice!

Seems like such an interesting way to live! I hope to be sustainable like this one day 🙌🙌🙌

Her quilts are so beautiful!

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alba

Thank you Art and Mary for inviting us into your off grid home, it was inspiring. I wish you the best.

@artkelly6713

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jesse for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video. Stay well and safe.

What a beautiful home! I love how open and bright everything is!

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We had it designed so we felt we were living in the outdoors. Watched a bard owl swoop down and get a mouse under the snow as we sat and had supper. Amaing!

This is an incredible build, thank you for showing us your home.

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

I found it very endearing how they said they look for dying trees to cut down. Although I know that they may not always find dying trees, I really appreciate the effort.

@artkelly6713

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jesse

Mary's quilts are beautiful.

TRUTH EXACTLY the only healty way to live THANK YOU so much for sharing this incredible story

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johnny.

Art and Mary: You are amazing and inspiring. Absolutely love to see all that you've put into this lifestyle you've built. Thank you, Exploring Alternatives, for your great work ;)

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Genevieve.

@ExploringAlternatives

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, and for the kind words!!

This is great. Definitely a goal in the future.

Good for them. Lots of hard work but so rewarding for them.

@artkelly6713

3 жыл бұрын

So true Susan. Spent this morning building another garden bed. Thanks for watching.

I love their ideas which are so innovative. They seem to have an immense amount of money in the infrastructure-- so not really feasible for a lot of us.

What an amazing couple these two are! I am jealous of their smarts and situation...but extremely blessed by their sharing. Bless you both!

love these guys. Good for them.

Best off grid place and logical voice I have heard ever!!!!

@artkelly6713

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Jan.

@Janguppy

3 жыл бұрын

@@artkelly6713 Truth 👊

This is definitely retirement goals. Can't wait to read the blog!

Thank you! Art & Mary. Very inspiring.

An absolutely lovely couple, who have achieved an amazing way of life.

happy this came up in my feed. great channel. couple living their best lives! i am at peace seeing that and wish them the very best. hello A & M, Happy 65th!

Wow, what an amazing couple! TRULY enjoyed seeing their home and all that they're up to. The way they are living is our dream too. So great to hear from those who are living that dream and seeing how they're doing it. Many thanks!

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carole for the kind words.

This video is amazing. Such sweet people, and such an inspiring lifestyle! (I also agree that Art would be a fantastic narrator for audio books.) Thabk you so much for sharing!

@artkelly6713

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Zarah.

I absolutely love your quilts and so glad to see you sewing off grid. Warmed my heart.

@artkelly6713

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wynola for the kind words. Mary was sewing another quilt this morning.

Beautiful quilt work! Excellent job on the home! I only dream of doing something like this

@artkelly6713

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

We may never go off grid as we have more urban plans, but I can sure appreciate a couple who have made their life into an art (I really didn't intend a pun). To have so beautifully & thoughtfully carried out your dream without compromise is something for us all to admire. Your children must be so proud and learning so much from you.

Great interview, great folks! Thank you all.

Lots of love to you beautiful elders. You're living the life God destined us to live, off nature. And you're free from pollution & Covid-19. Thanks Exploring Alternatives. Love from Swaziland.

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the love from Swaziland.

@zuluswazi9470

4 жыл бұрын

@@artkelly6713 You're welcome Sir. May God keep you & your team so we can see more of your great discoveries (videos).

Thank you so much for putting this video together and sharing it great work, kind regards Roy

Very impressive. A beautiful home, a poignant couple, and a bright and wonderful future. Wishing you both the best.

Another gem you've shown us, thank you!

Millions don't live in cities like this.. this is awesome, i wish both of them a healthy long loving life. Cheers

@artkelly6713

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Muhammad for the kind words.

As soon as Mary spoke I could hear breathing pathology problems. This home is a marvel of working technology. I hope it always works. It has lasted a while. Well done, Art and Mary. Thank you for Exploring this Alternative. Texas

@artkelly6713

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. So far we are very happy living here. Best place for recovery after surgery. Our house requires a minimum amount of energy input.

Love this! Thanks for sharing your home with us!

Dude. your video is first class. Love this lifestyle. Beautiful.Refreshing.

this is the best retirement anyone could ever imagine

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

What an amazing way to live and experience life. Watching this hoping someday i’ll end up like this. God bless their souls ♥️♥️

Love this. This is a good example of how off-grid living should be done.

Thank you for introducing me to this very interesting couple. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

Best off grid home i`ve seen yet. Its not tiny, just a nice regular spaced home, very nice#

Fabulous, here we call them passive houses cool in summer warm in winter, you can buy huge tanks you bury for rain water and also use it to flush the toilet

Wow! Lovely couple. He has a great voice and is so practical! It is nice to see an older couple doing this. I will definitely visit their Vlog/Blog!

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Hope you enjoy our blog. Check out July and August 2011 and 2012 to see construction pictures.

Love it. Thank you for sharing this video. I think this is most people's living style.

2,500 sq. Ft is just right for me. Having room for my sewing, knitting/crocheting and writing is important to me

Goodmorning Art & Mary, your home and the way vou live,is beautiful. God Bless you.

@artkelly6713

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Beverly; WE feel very fortunate to live as we do. Thanks for watching and enjoying the video.

It's a very nice & rewarding lifestyle if the health allows it. Moving offgrid at a later age can be also create extra difficulties, as every household & garden needs loads of work and maintainance.

@jamariegdia8014

4 жыл бұрын

Home grown organic foods, healthier lifestyle, makes less physical complications! Some elderly people have better health and more energy than some of the young people!

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

So true Kestutis. We try to keep the work to a minimum. The raised garden beds are very easy to work in, saves the back and reduces weeding to 0. Cutting wood is still doable but if unable we can order a delivery or simply rely on propane heat. (in-floor) WE've done chickens which were more like pets. Biggest job is clearing snow and we use the skid-steer for that.

@allegrosotto2126

4 жыл бұрын

@@artkelly6713 From my perspective, you've really thought out and planned very well. I lived remotely at one time and understand the joys and challenges of the lifestyle.

@kathidori8504

4 жыл бұрын

It needs a lot of " engeneering " knowledge: solarsystem, watersystem, heating, and then the gardening! How long did it take you to plan and execute?

@sofapop653

4 жыл бұрын

I’m only 28, but hope to live like this by my older age. My plan is to find a family member to live with us at the end of things, when it gets too hard, who will take over some day. Of course that could lead to unforeseen complications, but in an ideal world that would be my personal solution.

Your videos are always so calming, really enjoy the positivity! Plus you don’t make us pay patreon to see the good stuff. Thanks!

@artkelly6713

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

We are doing exactly this in likely the same area. Our off grid choices are based on costs and long term costs more than anything. We never setout to be off-grid. Our neighbours are another toronto transplant and absolutely love it here.

@artkelly6713

3 жыл бұрын

Hi John all the best Lovely area to move to.

Wow! Art and Mary, you are an amazing couple! Thank you for sharing your life. It was truly inspiring! Continued health and prosperity to you- God bless