50 years off-grid: architect-maker paradise amid NorCal redwoods
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- Опубликовано: 25 апр 2020
- In 1968, Charles Bello and his wife, Vanna Rae, moved onto 240 acres of redwood forest looking to live a simpler life off the land. They had spent their savings to purchase the land so they got to work building their home themselves. Their first structure was a panelized A-frame that they erected in 5 days (with help from a couple family members). The total cost was $2,800.
The property is a half-hour drive down a dirt road and it was bare land when they arrived so Charles and Vanna Rae built their own infrastructure: roads, bridges and went decades without refrigeration nor phone (they eventually installed PV panels and cabling for phone lines).
After 15 years in the A-frame, they built a cabin in the woods, and there they lived for a decade until the trees began to block out their views. In 1991 Charles (who once apprenticed under famed architect Richard Neutra) designed the Parabolic Glass House. With a curvilinear wood roof and two curved walls of windows, the home feels enveloped in trees.
Charles and Vanna Rae built it for $8,500 with the timber they milled themselves, using salvaged materials for everything from doorknobs to stoves. The couple relied on photovoltaics, solar thermal and gas for power, and a dug-in greenhouse attached to the home provided much of their food. By canning and preserving, they could go for months without going to a grocery store. Their two boys were homeschooled. The couple supported themselves selling Christmas trees.
Nearly all the old-growth trees on the property were logged in the early 20th century, but Charles has spent the past half-century restoring the land. He and his wife set up the Redwood Forest Institute in 1997 to manage and preserve the forest. He has carefully selected 1,000 trees to be preserved for 2 millennia as the next generation of old-growth.
Now, 88 years old and a widower, Charles is determined to find successors; he hopes to find "three professional couples in their early 40's, financially independent, who want to settle on the property continuing 52 years stewardship of this special place in a sustainable lifestyle where one does for himself or herself rather than urban living". He is currently building "glamping" guest houses that he hopes will help fund the enterprise.
From Charles: "I am still able and interested in accommodating interested parties for a tour and discussions regarding Forestry, architecture, and sustainable lifestyle living as an alternative to urban lifestyle and other for interested parties."
Contact Charles at charlesbello243@gmail.com
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You hear that in his voice? That’s called joy. You don’t hear that much these days.
Isn't he just amazing, he has all the enthusiasm of a little 5 year old running around a toy store and overwhelmed with all the wonderful stuff they are looking at and not knowing where to go to next .
was about the write the same thing. He allmost sound like a kid the way he speaks about things. It is amazing to listen too.
@@abbasdaud8272 One day you will understand why.
Because he has the ability to built the things that he loves
If only we all had hundreds of acres to live on. These days? You seem to forget about overcrowded housing because you had to walk to the factory. How about slavery? Or when women couldn't vote?
I feel compelled to comment that Charles really is the man you see on camera. We spent a whole afternoon moving all over the property and he never got tired, neither physically, nor emotionally: he never lost that excitement in his voice for every tree and home-made window. He's almost 88 and he's very focused on finding a caretaker (or 3) to come live on his property in exchange for carrying on with the forest preservation after he dies. For anyone interested, it really is a beautiful place.
Kirsten Dirksen how should we get in contact with him?
@@MaddogRoxs7 He posted on his website. I put the link at the bottom of the text. Also here: savetrees.org/seeking_caretaker.aspx
I don’t often comment on RUclips, but this man has a profound message and seemingly infinite vitality that has inspired me it pursue a sustainable and vibrant life. Thanks for sharing this with us Kirsten.
@@reubenmeadows7557 Thank you for taking the time. I agree with you completely.
This video makes me smile! 😊
My husband worked here 3 years ago fixing his phone lines for AT&T. Mr. Bello gave him the same treatment, full tour, back story, made him feel like home. He couldn't stop talking about it to me. So amazing to find this video to put a face to a name I have heard so much about!
Wow... just wow!
💫
as a former telecom tech, ID LOVE it when customers would do this! I had a few who showed me there property and it was so awesome
What a beautiful story. 😊
What a darling human being
Was literally crying when he was at the river, splashing water on his face, explaining his bonsai. A pure man.
@lilyax1990 Omg me too😂
Dear Jesus, I see what you have done for this man..
He sound like a child talking about his favorite toys ,the happiness in he’s voice is contagious . Loved
YEAH That's what I thought! I love how he talks as if he is walking through it for the fiRsT time! I love it x
Must say I totally agree I admire this man whole heartedly ♥️ I really wish I make it like he has one day
Oh my gosh, exactly!
A very Intelligent man! Today's generation could learn so much!
He makes my heart smile
This video just makes me wonder “What am I doing with my life?”.
and I have been wondering that for 50 yrs now.
Leads me to self-reflection also.
Me too!
some people dream about while others live it. Kobe
Haha...watching RUclips Videos of others doing things. but don't be so hard on yourself, just surviving in a hectic city may be courageous in itself.
I feel like this man is the very definition of what it means to be human to its full extent
I felt so compelled to actually respond to this video (something I rarely ever do)... Then I saw that the words were already there! Thank you! What an inspiration this man is!
His approach reminds me of Buckminster Fuller
@@paulanunes6030 💯 agree
I wish this guy had his own channel.
A wealth of knowledge and experience that can't be measured.
Just talked to the senior citizens. They can tell you how it was when they were younger.
All the wisdom and knowledge from experience that he shared in this video is incredible!
Great Idea. Why not help him create and manage one if possible? 😃
so many people with their RUclips channels on their off grid land these days, and all their energy goes into making content - nice views with drone photography, many do not even have a garden! And then they ask for patreon contributions. It's so self indulgent. If you spend so much time creating content for RUclips where is the time to work, work, work on the land? That's why rare people like Charles are out there doing their thing and of course they don't have a channel.
It was so so inspiring to see this. As Charles said, they worked from dawn to dusk 7 days a week for 43 years and it was fun! (and not many people are down for that much work)
Beautifully said!
400 acres of land and he has a story for every little rock on the property. What a legend.
400 acres from who/where???
@@phyllisharris2766 Im rocking 322, please enlighten me
I want to live off the land and can where my ancestors and Caddo lived
@@daviddawson1718 Are u trying to be slick? I'm asking WHO owned this land before him. If u want to asked the same question, it applies. WHERE/who gave u 322 Acres? Where is it located?
@@phyllisharris2766 he answered that at 19 min or so into it...?
What a life well lived. This man is richer than most millionaires
He is definitely a millionaire.
Billionaires
Best comment 😊
I grew up in california. All these old hippy dudes are loaded. The whole economy in northern cali ran on weed. I bet that south facing field has been filled with marijuana plants for many seasons. 100 plants was the minimum for years. Each plant 3 to 8ish pounds. Pounds going for 3 to 5k for a long time. Now with the market the way it is pounds are cheap. Under a thousand and you still have to pay trimmers.
May we all aspire to live life like him?!
"Simplicity is difficult"
Love this guy. What an inspiration.
I love the concept of having the kitchen sink level with the forest floor outside so you feel like a kid again. He's wise. And his energy and joy is infectious!
He deserves another lifetime to continue his beautiful work.
I got a feeling he is going to live a very long time.
Yeah people like this are living cultural treasures
Absolutely best comment I've ever read, kinda brought a tear to my eye when I sat and thought about it. You are absolutely correct !!!
Yes, you are right. But why not pass all that knowledge to new generations- especially youth at risk to fall into the cracks of the system? We can be the greatest doers and thinkers, but if we don't pass it on, all that dissolves in the dust of time.
You’re an amazing inspiration
There is an old saying:
When an old man dies, a library burns down.
This magnificent man is a gem. If there was a way to record his wisdom and knowledge he has accumulated all these years, and then pass them down to generations for all eternity, the library will be preserved.
What an amazing journey. Thank you for sharing.
That is a wonderful quote and one we have thought about as we ponder our life's work. The insights must become eternal.
Can you imagine what he fought his children? Bet they’re living good lives too.
👌😉
akashic records is the library you refer to.
He's looking for an apprentice. Someone to takeover for him since he's not getting any younger and of course someone who he can pass on he's wealth of knowledge. There is a link in the description about it.
Please everyone! Scroll to the end of Kirsten's description where she has added an update from Charles. He is 90 now (mid-2022) and apparently had no good offers to take over the land and preserve it and now finds himself in danger of losing his dream, and to a university that has plans for the land that he does not approve of. His plea is dire. Please read the update.
If he still hasn't found anyone, someone should reach out to Earth Haven in North Carolina. They are an off-grid community with a pretty large mailing list, website, blog etc. And probably could use their networks to get his story out to the right people who would be interested in his property...
Maybe he found someone? The application link has been taken down. With 18k comments, I could not find Kiersten’s update.
Any updates?
You should do a follow up with him, I didn't even want his story to end. I've watched this twice already. Very crafty and a blessing to society that man put in work his whole life
"I don't design, i follow logic."
This man is an inspiration.
discorperted why are you such a hater? Your posting on every other comment. Trust funds are their for a reason. Why should people pay more ridiculous taxes than they already do. You clearly much be a crazy liberal
cool'!
@@carlindurfee7566 you're * there * must *
@discorperted hey buddy, until you show me how this man harmed other people in his life, I got nuthin but respect for the man.
That was my favorite part of this whole thing
When he says a day, he's not talking 9-5, he's talking sunrise to sunset.
Yep
7 days a week
Right, but your not accountable to a "boss" and can relax whenever you choose within reason. Not to mention that some of it might be enjoyable and not feel like "work". Many garden for fun/hobby for example. Or some may enjoy crafting their home or appliances. I suppose it is a matter of perspective :) Edit: Confirmed at 42:00 - 42:10
If I had land and a good wife like that, I'd want to get up and do stuff all day too. But instead I'm stuck in the corporate world barely being able to afford rent and the costs of living, practically dreading each day. I'm trying to find a way out but it seems like the opportunities are closing as the corporations and wealthy buy up all the land and the government creates more laws/regulations against our freedoms.
@Hy Ambitions Well said. Very beautiful but many many things to consider, as yes it LOOKS like paradise but comes with many stark realities that can also be deadly. His message of sustainability I respect and concur on very much. I love that the younger generation are saying no to half million dollar mortgages and then trying out different ways like this, or traveling tiny homes. I love ingenuity and love this mans optimism and story.
@@Bristecom That damn Bill Gates!
God I keep coming back to this video. This is my third time watching it. I'm mesmerized not only by the land, the beautiful architecture, the awesome family history, but by this man himself as well. Living the dream
I saved it. I ❤ this man. He is so intelligent and he has such a good heart ❤ n passion. I felt like I was on a. Field trip in school 🏫 😆
Link in the description for his website is that he gifted Humboldt U. The lands for preservation and they’re violating the terms Already, so he's raising funds for lawyers fees to get his LAND BACK! Help!
literally my favourite video on RUclips
One of my favorite videos on RUclips.
Im over here taking notes, and not just about forestry and ecology!!! So much knowledge and wisdom in one video, I’m still sitting here 2 minutes after it’s end, smiling. Thank you Sir!!
This man is extremely intelligent and absolutely precious.
If i had so much clever mind ,i could survive, but most poeples dont last long wite out clean water/food the solar system is very clever tho,did he saw that on the televison,he is old but uses New technologie, smart old man indeed.
Was thinking the same. Also well schooled. He is what an education is all about. Seems he is living life on his term with no regrets.
I literally got goosebumps reading your comment, I was watching this on my TV, and I wanted to see the comments for this video so I took my phone, that was my first thought that this man is extremely intelligent. And the first comment I read is what my first taught was watching this video. Nice 🥰
UPDATE: Charles is fighting for his land as it was stolen from him.. He needs every help he can get if everyone can at least re share this catastrophe. He just wants his life back, see “Charles Update ,” in description for more info ..
He who plants a tree knowing he may never sit in its shade has learned a lot about life.
True Meaning of Life…
Old saying about fruit trees.... Plant a pear for your heir.
This sums everything up about this man perfectly 💞
@@lilrudylp 0
Simply put,this gentleman is a genius.
We sure could use more keepers of the earth like him.
100% agree!!
After more than a year of first seeing this creation, it remains one of the most outstanding home builds I've ever seen.
Me too
I love how he says we , his wife may be no longer with us but to him she is. I bet he misses her tremendously
Beautiful 😊
I love this comment. I cried probably 3 times during this video just because of the joy in his voice, and the life that he made for himself.
I feel that way about everyone I've ever know, and consequently never feel alone.
I missed that, but did find on his website that she died. I wonder about their two boys. Whether they at least visit.
@@nancygorman im not sure, i cant remember if he mentions them much, im pretty sure they will do though, i'm sure such a man could ever bring up children that wouldnt love him enormously and not see him
"Human beings go to extremes in whatever they do."
"Simplicity is difficult."
this man is so wise, and rich in a way that most of us will never experience.
Nature is the teacher. Many profound individuals credit nature/intuition for teaching them what they know.
The reason most of us will never experience this is that we are reluctant to try and leave the comfort we are used to. Compost toilet? Grrrr... No television? Grrrr... I am glad to say we bought some land with a tiny derelict building, we are in the process of moving there this summer and start building a log house. Wish us good luck :) The first step towards self-sufficiency, not cutting yet completely the umbilical cord which connects us to a "civilized" world. In time, I hope, we'll achieve self-sufficiency.
100%
Got that right including SIN😢
@@szebibi best of luck!! Even though you dont need it, let it be the cherry on top!
Yall got this! I plan on embarking the same journey sometime this year and as much as theres attachment to our “normal, everyday lives”, life changes so fast we only wish we did what we truly wanted yesterday. So i want to now be the change instead of the change being me. Pce and love
Can you imagine if children learn from this man...from very young before media eats their mind up...what designs developments and discoveries we could have!
I love how excited he gets talking about the tress. God Bless this man. Hope him and his family have done well these last 2 years.
“i cant believe we did all this with no professional help” buddy, YOU ARE the professional help 🙌
@April Hudson yeah totally huge ... the equipment... and the money for it... came from somewhere
@@OfftoShambala he sold Christmas trees for decades.
This is so funny xD You're right, "no professional", so silly :D
This is just amazing, he has alot of land yet, he and his wife taught their children to read, self taught to live, built, with God given talents, mind, heart soul, with his mind , hard work grew trees, sold bought property, provided for family, so beautiful, area, living in nature, with his love for the land, pride in his trees, built his own houses, all with his imagination, God blessing him..love it, just love it..God bless him forever, love it.✨🙏😇
...and 50 years later he is still excited like the first day he slept in his house. Kudos!!
right so cute!
@discorperted dude, I am actually truly concerned for your mental status and wellbeing. I'm serious and just saying this. You truly need to seek help. People like you are the kind of people who just snap one day and do crazy stuff. The anger that you clearly have allowed to build up in your mind and heart is not healthy for you and it seems that you have already gone past the point of being able to manage this on your own. Please go get help asap for your own wellbeing and for the wellbeing of anyone who may end up having to deal with you. Seriously guy. You need professional help like yesterday!!
@discorperted youre a communist who clearly feels entitled to what others have built and earned. Go pay YOUR taxes if you want to live in the city and be a consumer. Why should he have to fund your public education? He owes you nothing
@discorperted "And here I am, a virgin and still living in my step father's basement! Surely it's not my fault because I'm lazy and stupid and full of excuses! It must be because I don't have a trust fund and everybody who is successful is cheating!"
@discorperted dude why are you spending so much energy being hateful in the comments of this video?
OMGOODNESS.. I love this man and his wife and what they have done.. it's fantastic.. beautiful.. People like this need to live 1000 years and teach us how to live.
This literally brought tears to my eyes and it felt like my heart cracked wide open. I found myself smiling as I sat there watching this video. I don’t know if anything has ever impressed me as much. What an amazing man, caregiver of the land and extremely beautiful story. I am truly appreciative of him and those who took the time to document this.
I'm never seen an off-grid gallery, this is the best thing ever
There's not a person alive who couldn't learn something from this man. What a extraordinarily rich and wonderful life lived.
This is truly man living with real constitutional privileges.
"I don't design. I follow logic" I tip my hat to you sir.
Only openminded people have that vision.
47 minute video and i scrolled down and read this comment as he said it, that was weird
"im not a creator, im an improvisor" this guy be spittin 💯😂🤣
Renaissance Man. Too bad we don't have more men like this in our world. I have learned more from this video than the last 100 I watched. Incredible Man. Much respect.
Kristin, what you’re doing, with these videos you make around the world, is so important. It’s such a wonderful legacy full of vital information on how important it is to be aware of how we live, and how we use all these beautiful gifts our planet has provided. Thank you for doing this, you give me inspiration & hope!
This guy is an architect, innovator, builder, conservationist, horticulturist, ecologist, environmentalist, sculptor, carpenter, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, mathematician, scientist, tree specialist, geneticist, father, husband all rolled into one. Most of all, he's a dreamer......such a genius. Charles Bello is a living legend. Bravo to Kirsten Dirksen for such an amazing effort. I wish we could see more.........
Absolutely AGREE!! ❣️❣️
This is one of THE best videos I've seen EVERRR!! 😆😊👍👍💝💖
And he's an extremely lovely human being who's got enormous passion for everything he touches! These kind of people people like this man I find the most inspiring. This is a man we could all immolate when it comes to living everyday to its fullest. What he has done with his late wife in Big Tree Country it's absolutely stunning in phenomenal. I hope that I can meet this man one day. I'm a big big fan of Frank Lloyd Wright. What I see with both of these men is that they brought the indoors outdoors in the outdoors indoors. I personally think this is the best way you can live.
Well said! I wish we could see more too!
This guy is basically every farmer!
...a LIVING PHILOSOPHER who does Walk The Talk.
He is the type of person that I do not mind paying to hear him talks instead of me wasting time listening to those countless public speakers in our time. Those so called famous Celebrities in our generations-be in arts, business, politics- and billionaires alike must hear, listen and learn from him.
Kudos Charles.
i wouldnt mind a small mini series of this mans stories.
Yes please! I second that 😁
Me, three.
Yes!
He needs a couple apprentice's so at least one of them gets it!
agreed
I am 62 years old. I traveled to many countries, I dealt with many different jobs and Businesses but after watching this man, his life and the paradise he created, I realized that it was the longing for such a life that made me travel the world and I realized that I was wasted my life.
I believe you still have time to create your dream. You have a wealth of experiences.
@@oasisparatualma he's 90 by now - you still have 28 years to do so! :)
Mr. Charles is every profession in one man. Truly remarkable human being!
"I'm not really a creative" - he says in a gallery he built full of his creations.
Yeah... seriously!
nature is the true artist
“Limitations are not necessarily bad because they actually inspire creation”
God create human as his like because He got bored by all His creation.
So true. I’m limited at work with respect to resources and programs. I will take this quote with me and try to innovate.
Words of wisdom, right there
@@NegronJL1 )
@Your Mother of course there a God!!
I can't believe I watched this once again (5th time at least).
Loved every minute of it. Brilliant, honest & true. Thank you sir (from nature).
Old man dropped some serious wisdom. Inspiring.
This is the BEST 45 minutes I have spent in front of a screen in 2020. What a curious, brilliant man. Thank you for this.
Isn't he fabulous ❤ he reminds me of my granpa collins. By far the best thing i've seen 2020. Thank you so much Charles & Vanna you are the epitome of enjoyment. X
good descriptions. he is a genius
Spent time for learn. This is beautiful.
Indeed, now I kinda want to spend 90% of my day in nature from now on...
@@peskylogicchillinsky6007Futube How are you after 10 months?
Like you said 10 hours with nature
This was the best 45 minutes I have had on RUclips in a long time. His vigor and excitement are more infectious than Covid-19.
Truth!!!!💯
I read your comment and had to look how long the video was... thought you where full of it. I swore it was 10 min long. I could listen to this guy ramble on for days. Such a wealth of knowledge.
LM A OO
Absolutely
You couldn’t pay me. My life’s hard enough I wouldn’t want that work. I’d like to speak to his wife and kids
What an ABSOLUTE GENIUS and JOY Charles is and YOU ARE Kirsten....My God, what a GIFT this is and was for me to be blessed to see it today. I can't thank you and your crew enough. I feel smarter having watched this, more connected to the earth, and well in heaven on earth thanks to you and all those who allowed this moment to BLOOM with so much WISDOM and GRACE. Big huge hugs and blessings, all my love in gratitude, Paul
If this man had his own TV show I would watch it everyday. Just fascinating and informative. 400 acres...wow! What a privilege to live out there like that. I would move there in a heartbeat if I could quit my job.
The man is a well educated genius who did not waste his life watching TV.
This man used his time and knowledge to do something he loves. Self achievement and actualization from a resourceful mind. A life will lived. We have much to learn from him. He is amazing 👏
I'm not wasting my life watching RUclips, I learned more than half the things I know from youtube and only like 20% from school lol. And I have a goal same as his, but yes TV is wasteful if just watching for humor
@@dunklematerie3990 He learned a lot not watching anything... only living and experimenting life
@@Ez3qh I'm didn't say tv was good I just said it's not all bad with all I learned that has helped me In life and I'm hopeful with this knowledge that I could achieve a similar goal
@@Ez3qh you seem very close-minded on life
this guy is giving so many lessons in this video, imagine having him as a father
It would be interesting to interview his children, usually it skips a generation and they probably ran to the city.
Man I could only dream. What a treasure to anyone who has ever heard him speak.
Schools need men like him teaching the kids of the future!
His kids are blessed.
I was thinking the same thing. I wish I knew more about his wife. What a life.
This is the way humanity should went towards. Anyone like him are the best people to walk this earth.
I hope Mr. Bello finds the right people to continue his work. What he has created is so beautiful and what an amazing human being he is. God bless him.
"Limitations are not necessarily bad...they actually inspire creation..." - Charles Bello - Very inspiring sir. Thank you!
WHAT A WONDERFUL LIFE HE HAS LIVED ! 🙂
Sounds like a quote from a Iron Man movie
"Simplicity is difficult... it's easy to make things complex" Charles Bello
"Necessity is the mother of invention"
I found that out a little while ago and refrain from buying stuff, it is so much more fun to re-use, recycle and be flexible, the results are something I could have never foreseen without limitation and improvisation. Yes!🌲❤️
"Limitations are not necessarily bad. They actually inspire creation." - Charles Bello
Beautiful
except that it's not originally his quote. but a good one nonetheless
No rules stop the mind from being creative. Only rule all help each other we can build homes for everone in short time.tower in 3 days
@@chadho54 who was the first person to say that?
Jesus. He owns all the good ones. Sorry.
Probably some dude 405000 years ago mumbled out something like it 🍷
Bello has worded it that way, but it has been said many times that parameters are necessary for creativity.
In my opinion, this man has lived a full life. He has done well. I would hope his children appreciate what he has done. Additionally, I hope he would have found the caregivers by now!
He was taken advantage of and his land was taken by over by a university in an agreement that they violated and he was fighting to get the land back for over a year and half I don’t think he owns the land anymore it’s owned by RFI
Nature has preserved this man he is connected to every leaf limb & bark of his forest. I bet he has zero ailments or illnesses because of his plant based diet & the oxygen produced by the trees! What a wonderful magical place🌲 to live, I’m ready to go!!!
He is not plant based, he eats eggs and dairy, most likely meet too. Otherwise he wouldn't have lasted this long.
"Nature is smart. We think we are smarter than nature. We are not." This man is so wise.
I actually disagree with this statement. The man's an inspiration to all of us but he is not right all the time, and in this particular instance he is not right. Let's not blindly follow whatever principle sounds cool or wise to us :)
You're 100% absolutely right it's more of us were like this man. what a beautiful wonderful world this would be. The most healthiest place to raise children.
@@blabla-rg7ky I don't blindly follow anybody. And thanks for your opinion but I don't need you to tell me how to think or what to do. So you can move on with your negativity. And I'll keep on being me. Thank you
@@blabla-rg7ky I don't know where you're getting this about he is right all the time? I or he has never stated that he's right all the time. You will not listening very well.
@@brettcinder258 what??
Lord, please protect this man, and his property. He’s earned it.
@@phoenixzappa7366 did he invite you guys? Are you going to make a video on it?
@@phoenixzappa7366 why don't you go rob the bad guys ( government etcetc ) who are robbing people everyday
@@phoenixzappa7366 what is the context?
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This man is a gem. He LOVES talking about this and his excitement is infectious. I wish he was my grandpa.
I have watched this video multiple times the last 3 years, I am still in awe of him. What a gift he is and how lucky we all are that you filmed this amazing human. A true Genius! Thank you
"I could talk about trees 'till midnight" and I could stay here ´till next week listening to you, Mr. Bello.
You describe my childhood
I could hear the argument from my bedroom.
@@daviddawson1718 What a wonderful childhood ; so simple and very practical. Creativity abounds. Provided the child has sound parenting, the old adage applies:
The nature of life is to grow
I’d love to hear your experience as would many
@@janetskene3413 I suppose that not many people rode a horse through the woods to piano lessons.
@@janetskene3413 if I felt confident that anyone wanted to hear. Who wants to listen?
...and he can't stop talking about it! This is the definition of PASSION! He's leading a fulfilling life. He totally loves it. I admire him.
I cried at how beautiful his soul is and how at piece he is and happy.. I really hope his Son's get the paper's to make the RedWood trees a monument like he wish for... That would be his greatest gift to the Forrest... And our earth..
David Muiga He's an amazing man!
I agree....
That’s the point of the video but yes the way he talks about it is passionate
what a beautiful soul, I so enjoyed listening to this man speak. He embodies so much passion and zest for life. The amount of knowledge and skills he has accumulated over a lifetime really is amazing. Anyone know if this man is still living? Someone should give him a publishing deal for a memoir or an off grid manual. I would read and read again. I wish he had another 50 years to continue his work, he has made such a remarkable impact.
He is so knowledgeable. He respects nature and the natural cycle of everything. His kids had the best education Ever!
"And then I built a gallery." This guy is awesome. I'd watch a full length documentary on Charles. I wanna hear all the stories.
I'd watch 2 hours alone of him laying in his bed, staring at the ceiling, telling stories
I know. It just gets more amazing.
Me, too!
What about security?
Me too. A gallery?!! There really isn't anything this man can't do. Nothing.
"I don't design. I follow logic." Brilliant man.
@R.A. Andrews I was also struck by that particular statement.
As well as this one: "Simplicity is difficult"!
He is definitely a genius.
He simply radiates positivity , enthusiasm, creativity and hope.
I really wish we could have had the opportunity to "meet" his wife, too.
I pray that he finds equally passionate, devoted and intelligent successors; to protect & care for his life long investment, and carry on he & his wife's absolutely beautiful legacy.
15:07, When I heard that, I had to stop & rewind. Truly a gifted statement. Slainte
I loved that too!
Exactly how my house is built. Design cost too damn much money.
That was poignant to me, too. I even stopped the video to ponder & repeat it out loud.
A life well lived. Charles is freaking genius, a visionary and hardworking man. Kudos!!!!
What an amazing place & a very wonderful person love his creations
Charles never let life kill the child in him. He's so alive!
So true!
Dude’s nothing short of extraordinary: Entrepreneur, forester, architect, engineer, carpenter, metalworker, engineer, builder, civil engineer, artist, inventor, innovator, ecologist, philosopher...
You mentioned 3 engineers. That could be:
1. Architect
2. Civil
3. Electrical
😁😚😊
@@karatefightfitnessdrills5430 yes, that’s it, civil, electrical, mechanical. He was a probably a whole host of other things as well. The kind of polymath I’d like to be...
You forgot veteran ;)
It’s called being an American. We used to be extremely smart. Smart phones have made people DUMB and useless.
@@cthoadmin7458 he is not even close to being a polymath. Being a handyman is not being a polymath. His misunderstanding of wood when he talks about it is ... out of this world craziness.
To get an idea of what a Polymath is like check out Adam Savage hanging out with Chris Hadfield. People keep saying Adam Savage is a polymath but he himself says he is not. He can build you a remote controlled robot from scratch but he is not a polymath. Polymathy is a different level of cognition entirely... and the polymaths differ from one another a lot as well depending on what they get into. The reason polymaths have so many skills is because they are simply always engaged in learning and also learning comes easily to them. Studying many things doesn't make you a polymath retroactively - polymaths naturally end up learning more things than others cause they are more capable AND more interested. Chris Hadfield is an example of a polymath. When talking with Adam Savage you can see the difference as Adama Savage gets lost in the things Chris says or doesn't even have the same considerations when discussing something. Chris is keeping an extra few considerations during all of the conversations which escape Adam until his attention is brought there.
Though I dunno how those conversations look to a 'normal' person.
If you wanna be smarter look to Soma Thera and Tesla and Buckminster Fuller ... and maybe Ananda Maa ;) Good luck.
ability follows curiosity ;)
This is what joy and fulfillment looks like. In my old age one day, I want to be this man.
Everything about that man and his wife is impressive. Thanks for doing what you do Kirsten
The enthusiasm of this old man is the most endearing thing I've ever seen.
Age is only a concept. His determination is ageless.
@@sarasmith7232 That's easier to believe when you're not feeling old. This old man's as excited about everything as my cat, and I envy them both for it.
He just dances with life and life just dance is through him! So beautiful, so sweet, so inspiring❣️❣️❣️
What beautiful music❣️❣️🌄💚
He’s younger than any of us
This man is a philosopher and storyteller - beautiful to watch.
I'm sayin!!!!🥰
He is more than a storyteller and a philosopher. Much, much more.
Earth man, stewart of the land and the trees, creator, artist, protector. What a beautiful story. I didn't want it to end.
Kudos to this old chap. He is a smart and creative grandpa!
This is one of the richest men in the entire world.
Only cost £8500
I fully agree
Who is rich ?
One who is happy with his share!
@@litzbling3879 Yes but that would've been decades ago. 8500 back then would've been quite a lot more than it would be worth now.
He exudes joy - and what more wealth is there than that??!
This man is making me rethink every aspect of my life.
Same!
Don't over think it. 40 years ago California was an affordable place.
@discorperted hoarding 400 acres of land? Don't you mean protecting it? It's sad what most humans do with land.
Did you even Watch the video? He clearly stated he sold christmas trees. And its also not like the us is crowded
discorperted he sold Christmas trees how is that not working
I WOULD GIVE MY HEART AND SOUL TO MEET & WORK WITH CHARLES! WHAT AN AMAZING MAN! HUMANITY NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE HIM
This is the kind of person I wish I could be. Energetic and full of enthusiasm. I don’t think I have it in me haha but I’m glad people like him exist.
He talks about his wife constantly. Obviously, he loves his wife. It is such a beautiful life they made. I hope the right people carry on his legacy!
hes so proud of his houses and his wife.
He must miss his wife terribly! God bless him and I hope he finds the right folks to buy him out!
This man is a national treasure of a human being, I am stunned and in awe of his accomplishments, intelligence, love, creativity, and passion. Absolutely inspiring.
Interesting that’s for sure
100%
in awe .. sums up the best invested 47 minutes of my week.
It was easier for this guy to build an entire village from scratch with his bare hands than to earn the money from a job to buy a shoe-box size apartment in the city.
This blew me away. This man and his wife are both genius’s and did amazing things with no help from the internet. Incredible video and story.
That's living the life not just existing! May God continue to bless him 🙏
33:23 “I’m not a creator, but here’s my airplane hanger sized art studio” this guys my new personal hero
He’s amazing!
"The limitation isn't necessarily bad, they actually inspire creation" loves when he said that
I function much better when I have limited options. Too much choice is just too overwhelming and creates indecision and stagnation.
@@Rodoriginal101 me too 🙌
This man's mind and perspective on life should be marked as a national treasure and be shared with the masses 🙏🏽💖💯
Absolutely amazing. The excitement in his voice. He did that! I’m just so amazed and proud they did all that with such big imagination and all natural resources.
The earth was made for humans like him
Indeed it was.
Yeah, what a lovely man!
Amen. May it be so.
The earth wasnt "made".
I could so do this but along with redwood there would be about 5acres of pot lol
This man is a university in himself. Imagine if we have guys like him in every next 400 acres.
Yes, the world would be so much better.
I'd love to build a house with him! You'd learn so much!
These guys are around..
Just ppl over look them
Too bad we didn't get to hear from his wife. I am sure she played a big part in everything they built.
A great comment!
Downright incredulously incredible. Favorite moment: how a nested, two-tiered trapezoidal wall in an illustrious partial lean-to house designs and builds itself or how Beethoven finds his perfect analogue in the stone pattern of an improvised wall, via repetition and variation?
OMG I'm in awe of This Man and his extraordinary Life. We should all be so lucky to live a life like Charlie
He talks about trees as they were his kids. his joy is contagious.
He is 88 years old and still has so much enthusiasm. Nature really is good for the soul
Watching this is truly inspiring
As a child I grew up off the grid with my parents and was homeschooled. I deeply believe there’s is no better way of living. I hope to one day get back to the land to finish what my parents have started years ago in loving memory of my dad🙏🏻❤️ Who believed that was the only way to live 🐝🌳🌸🌞
This man and his personality is the best example of following a reaction to BST….bright shiny things…….and then there’s this! And this! And this! God bless him ❤️
“Dawn to dusk for 43 years, 7 days a week...” and he couldn’t wait to wake up every morning. 🔥❤️
What a blessing to have such love for what your doing and it shows in all his hand made things and buildings.. How much thought he has put into it all...
I would love to see more of this man's work and knowledge...
If you come across any more of his stuff please foreword it to me to... TY
Isn't that something? Most people dread getting up every day.
@@Kathayne636 long as you work for yourself you will never experience such dread
I love how he's so exited to tell everyone about the house he sometimes doesn't finish his sentences.
Still excited about it after all the years! 💙
Haaaaaaaaa
That got me, too
@@cn9630 Me too! Adorable and catchy!
This man is the wealthiest man in the world. This man has achieved what we call happiness
His enthusiasm for life is awesome!