Love your channel. I was living in an over 55 village and not much to do and felt I was depressed and wasting away. I sold up and moved to the Hunter Valley and now own a 1920's cottage on a good size block.. I now have chickens and a cat. I grow most of my vegetables. Have planted fruit and nut trees. I am so happy... I preserve lots of food using various methods which make welcome gifts for visitors. I am a fit and active woman in my 60's . I've proved it is never too late to find your dream.
Yes what a great story. I am just about to place my home on the market & will relocate to follow my dream. I struggle with injury & pain but I’m going to follow John’s 7th rule and give it a go…..there’s no point not doing it and then living with the regret. You have inspired me even further with your story. Thankyou 👍
Loving your channel and these videos thanks mate. 18 months ago my partner and I took the plunge and bought 25 acres in central west NSW. We became obsessed with repairing the house and doing a lot of research about setting up the garden, restoring the local environment and so on. We have found that your points on isolation are exactly right - it's really vital to have connections around you as you do all of these things. Working with just the two of us, or often me working alone with her working in town, is ok as a break from the hustle and bustle of the city for a while but a year and a half of it is too much. So we've started to go to more local events (there is so much happening with landcare, local small farm field days and all kinds of training things and chances to meet like minded people) a lot more and make more effort with the neighbours and we now have some good connections that we can call on for support. And it's important for us to feel like we are bringing something to the local community as well and helping out our neighbours with a few things has been a good feeling. Anyway appreciate the videos mate all the best
I left the US and went back home. I bought the house and everything large in cash and I only got one thing on credit and already is paid off. I started my homestead with goats, then chickens and quiles come next! I have only 2 regular monthly bills - electric and phone/ internet combo ! Working on getting solar lamps to provide light at night instead of electrical ones
Thanks for sharing John, I am in the process of packing up and selling my place in western Sydney to buy my childhood dream property in Omeo Victoria, live in my shed on some acreage with a good water and firewood supply, and be self reliant as possible. grew up in Tassie, looking forward to leaving the rat race.
My dad passed. I never had a grandpa. I wasn’t able to learn basic skills with extra family community . But, I love to learn. My husband and I are in a place where I’m able to see the dream of land ownership -10 acres. We aren’t on the same page, but have compromised...I moved 14times in his 25yr AF career, so this is ‘my turn’. 😊. We mulched cleared half the land and I cleared most of the other half with a chainsaw. On a hill with lots of oaks and old cedars underneath the Texas hill country cedar brush. It’s breathtaking... not perfect for ‘farming...but, has contouring that are descent. Not sure how far deep to dive into a country lifestyle being that we are 45-50... but, gosh to have and pass roots... and have a bit of security with self-sufficiency knowledge & wisdom... by doing it... it’s really a hard learning curve and life adjustment.... I think we need an animal to mow before weeds take over and Fall seeds don’t sprout... - hard thinking through decisions for rookies You are a role model to me in a fatherly way .... teaching me as we go along the path of life . Thank you. I’m just starting- please teach me all you can- Thank you- for investing your time into mentoring others
Thanks John for the advice, I have purchased 2.5 acres with house (dream house) and blank canvas. But rely on rain water, was told that our rain tanks are sufficent for 5 people, we are 4 and have another two 5000 gallon for the garden but may add another one at least before we do anything else. Praying that we can get started soon as we have had to rent the place out till we settle some issues. Will be debt free however as you know the bills never stop!! Great Channel, great posts, you are the man!!!
Great advice. I've also heard it said that while you are working on your plan for your new property, it's great to wait one year before you put anything major into action so you can see how the land changes through all the seasons. Seems that people who do this often end up changing their plans once they find out that their preferred spot for something turns out to be less than ideal as the seasons change, and relocating a house or shed is much easier if it's done before being built!
Good luck purchasing even a small amount of land in Australia without huge amount of debt these days though. Let alone land with water or in a good climate or not isolated.
I love this advice. My main problem considering how to start is I am partially blind to the extent I can not get a drivers license, I feel that even if I had someone to get me about that much of homesteading still requires the ability to drive around, collecting fire wood, getting supplies. Am I at a loss and should just abandon the dream?
Very good question! There were advantages with horse drawn vehicles, because on had the horses eyes to help navigate! Realistically you probably have 2 options. The first is to choose an urban form of homesteading - somewhere on the edge of the suburbs where public or friend transport is available. The other is a homesteading partner that can assist in the ways you need. Don't loose the dream!
PS as far as water I bought my house with a concrete 9 cubic meter tank and I am thinking of building another for house use only with a filtering system
I'm flying into TAS next Sunday to look for my slice of paradise . 'm looking in the Wynyard/Penguin area but curious if you have any recommendations for suburbs that would be good for doing something similar to what you have done?
Personally I think Wynyard is a little cool and windy - but you still might find a good place. Somerset through to Port Sorell would be my choice here on the NW Coast of Tassie. But Penguin/Ulverstone (east of the Dial Range) is the best. Beware of westerly wind exposure and remember that the further you go inland the colder the winters will be. Remember to look for a water source - springs are most likely, but you may find a creek or river location - you will need it in our dry summers. All the best.
Love your channel. I was living in an over 55 village and not much to do and felt I was depressed and wasting away. I sold up and moved to the Hunter Valley and now own a 1920's cottage on a good size block.. I now have chickens and a cat. I grow most of my vegetables. Have planted fruit and nut trees. I am so happy... I preserve lots of food using various methods which make welcome gifts for visitors. I am a fit and active woman in my 60's . I've proved it is never too late to find your dream.
That's fantastic! Loved your story.
Yes what a great story. I am just about to place my home on the market & will relocate to follow my dream. I struggle with injury & pain but I’m going to follow John’s 7th rule and give it a go…..there’s no point not doing it and then living with the regret. You have inspired me even further with your story. Thankyou 👍
Loving your channel and these videos thanks mate. 18 months ago my partner and I took the plunge and bought 25 acres in central west NSW. We became obsessed with repairing the house and doing a lot of research about setting up the garden, restoring the local environment and so on. We have found that your points on isolation are exactly right - it's really vital to have connections around you as you do all of these things. Working with just the two of us, or often me working alone with her working in town, is ok as a break from the hustle and bustle of the city for a while but a year and a half of it is too much. So we've started to go to more local events (there is so much happening with landcare, local small farm field days and all kinds of training things and chances to meet like minded people) a lot more and make more effort with the neighbours and we now have some good connections that we can call on for support. And it's important for us to feel like we are bringing something to the local community as well and helping out our neighbours with a few things has been a good feeling. Anyway appreciate the videos mate all the best
Fantastic rules especially just now as I am thinking of doing this. Thank you for taking the time to put these together and share.
Great info ,thanks for sharing my Tasmanian friend
I left the US and went back home. I bought the house and everything large in cash and I only got one thing on credit and already is paid off. I started my homestead with goats, then chickens and quiles come next! I have only 2 regular monthly bills - electric and phone/ internet combo ! Working on getting solar lamps to provide light at night instead of electrical ones
Thanks for sharing John, I am in the process of packing up and selling my place in western Sydney to buy my childhood dream property in Omeo Victoria, live in my shed on some acreage with a good water and firewood supply, and be self reliant as possible. grew up in Tassie, looking forward to leaving the rat race.
Great channel
Reminds me a lot of Mossy Bottom
Awesome advice, thanks John.
My dad passed. I never had a grandpa. I wasn’t able to learn basic skills with extra family community . But, I love to learn. My husband and I are in a place where I’m able to see the dream of land ownership -10 acres. We aren’t on the same page, but have compromised...I moved 14times in his 25yr AF career, so this is ‘my turn’. 😊. We mulched cleared half the land and I cleared most of the other half with a chainsaw. On a hill with lots of oaks and old cedars underneath the Texas hill country cedar brush. It’s breathtaking... not perfect for ‘farming...but, has contouring that are descent. Not sure how far deep to dive into a country lifestyle being that we are 45-50... but, gosh to have and pass roots... and have a bit of security with self-sufficiency knowledge & wisdom... by doing it... it’s really a hard learning curve and life adjustment.... I think we need an animal to mow before weeds take over and Fall seeds don’t sprout... - hard thinking through decisions for rookies
You are a role model to me in a fatherly way .... teaching me as we go along the path of life . Thank you. I’m just starting- please teach me all you can-
Thank you- for investing your time into mentoring others
Fall grass seeds
Oh, and you nailed EXACTLY- every nail on the head with your advice in this video- so, exactly true
Your place sounds great - lots of adventures to come! Don't be deterred by age, plenty good years yet!
Great tips for success. 🤗
I'm only 2mins in and I've already hit like. Thanks so much for this, John. Your advice is so genuine and really motivating! Thank you.
Thank you.
G'day mate, thanks for the great advice.
Hi Josh came here to enjoy a good Aussie.
@@odonnellsaussiehomestead8257 G'day mate, yeah this is a good Aussie channel.
Thanks John for the advice, I have purchased 2.5 acres with house (dream house) and blank canvas. But rely on rain water, was told that our rain tanks are sufficent for 5 people, we are 4 and have another two 5000 gallon for the garden but may add another one at least before we do anything else. Praying that we can get started soon as we have had to rent the place out till we settle some issues. Will be debt free however as you know the bills never stop!!
Great Channel, great posts, you are the man!!!
Yep, very good advice.
Great advice. I've also heard it said that while you are working on your plan for your new property, it's great to wait one year before you put anything major into action so you can see how the land changes through all the seasons. Seems that people who do this often end up changing their plans once they find out that their preferred spot for something turns out to be less than ideal as the seasons change, and relocating a house or shed is much easier if it's done before being built!
Very good advice. Thanks.
Good luck purchasing even a small amount of land in Australia without huge amount of debt these days though. Let alone land with water or in a good climate or not isolated.
Or with a decent dwelling on it already🙄
You are very right, if your spouce is not on board, there is not much one can do 😔
I love this advice. My main problem considering how to start is I am partially blind to the extent I can not get a drivers license, I feel that even if I had someone to get me about that much of homesteading still requires the ability to drive around, collecting fire wood, getting supplies. Am I at a loss and should just abandon the dream?
Very good question! There were advantages with horse drawn vehicles, because on had the horses eyes to help navigate! Realistically you probably have 2 options. The first is to choose an urban form of homesteading - somewhere on the edge of the suburbs where public or friend transport is available. The other is a homesteading partner that can assist in the ways you need. Don't loose the dream!
PS as far as water I bought my house with a concrete 9 cubic meter tank and I am thinking of building another for house use only with a filtering system
Following from Laos. Such good advice.
Food for thought
I'm flying into TAS next Sunday to look for my slice of paradise .
'm looking in the Wynyard/Penguin area but curious if you have any recommendations for suburbs that would be good for doing something similar to what you have done?
Personally I think Wynyard is a little cool and windy - but you still might find a good place. Somerset through to Port Sorell would be my choice here on the NW Coast of Tassie. But Penguin/Ulverstone (east of the Dial Range) is the best. Beware of westerly wind exposure and remember that the further you go inland the colder the winters will be. Remember to look for a water source - springs are most likely, but you may find a creek or river location - you will need it in our dry summers. All the best.
Good advice John, watch,see and learn. greetz from the Netherlands 👍
I’m 31 with a wife, 3 kids, and a mortgage on a small townhouse in a complex in QLD. The dream of having a homestead seems so far away!
I don't see any appeal of being a homesteader. Not for me. It isn't really as self reliant as one may think.