Hey Peter, not sure if you’ll even find this comment but I had to let you know. I’m a full-time caregiver for my grandpa who has Alzheimer’s and he’s in the later stage of it so every day is hit or miss, but surprisingly one thing that always cheers them up and put them in a good mood is your videos. We sit down and watch him, and he often starts bursting into stories and it makes me very happy to see him enjoy just reminiscing. Thank you for all you do. I apologize if this message is confusing, I was voice to text.
Peter doesn't read your messages anymore. When he had fewer subscribers, he would respond, but now that he has millions and is earning money, he doesn't care to reply.
@@ommsterlitz1805so Germanic and celt are the same thing ? Please enlighten me. How about Norwegian and Sweden ? They are not red haired enough to qualify as Celt.
@@LuqmanRuslee They are Scandinavians, the Germans are the original Celts from Hallstatt to La Tène culture Germany was the core of Celts spreading in Europe witch later then the Romans will name Germania the Celtic tribes land on the eastern side of the Rhine.
@@ligametis True that. We should find a healthy balance between Capitalism and Communism, we just haven't found nor tried this system yet. Edit: Nothern European countries like Sweden or Norway come close to ideal system, the world could learn a lot from these countries I think.
@@ES-qt6yo Inevitable decline of Capitalism? They've been saying that since the middle XIXth century, if not before. Yet Capitalism still stands. Communism, though... 😅😬
I was depressed for years, then I started a small garden, as my garden grew my depression went away as my garden got bigger, nature heals!! We are taught that material wealth is the most important things, Wrong! If we learn to use the land properly and in balance with nature we can accomplish alot, but there isn't a app to teach me! 😄 Thank You Peter!
Couldn't agree more, also feeding my extra food to my neighbors also brings me a joy that I get to nourish others. A couple of tips I learned from a local lady,is the honey locally produced assists those with area allergies. And she had tons of roses and took those thorny branches and surrounded her cucumbers with essentially a moat of rose sticks kept the slugs out of her plants...blessings to you.
@upinthemtns I don't currently garden, but it's a goal I am working on. My connection to nature for stress, depression, and anxiety relief is hiking. For me, nothing is better than the peace and quiet in the middle of the woods.
I had the pleasure of meeting Samuel and his family about 17 years ago...such o lovely soft spoken family,and their mother was very beautiful, I'm so sad to hear she passed...❤❤❤
The world has a ton, dysfunctional, irresponsible check d pit of life individuals under 40 from America to China and everywhere inbetween. The youth is seriously lost in one fashion or another.
He has 6 acres of land to grow food and survive one. There is about 8 billion people on the planet and 12.5 billion acres of "agricultural-able" land.. so only 36 billion acres of useable land short.
@@oogaboogaman2744 First off its daddy’s land. Secondly we’ve just eclipsed 7 billion and nowhere near 8 billion people. The rest of your drivel is just as bizarre.
to be completely honest, no he isnt, the world is changing and getting automated, doing stuff by yourself will be more of a hobby the more we go into the future
@@okweedcoolbroismokeyes64to be honest yes he is. Many around my property live like this and more are moving from the cities to do the same. It’s a life that’s easy on nature and healthy. To say it’s not needed is to say native tribes living traditionally are needed. The world has many people living different ways and that is good
@@okweedcoolbroismokeyes64 Kind of a smooth-brain take. If people don't have passionate pursuits like this, and automation proceeds as you expect it will, people will just kill themselves out of boredom due to the unstructured time -- some people quickly and overtly, and others a little more slowly and inadvertently. You see both trajectories in retirees, and then some who find ways to keep occupied who do quite well.
Ohhh Peter, been watching many of your videos, this one really gave me hope. No religion, no nationality, no ego BS, just words of, we are nothing without each other ❤ thank you Samuel and family ❤
The idea of everyone ending up with one culture, essentially based on consumerism, is really quite sad when you stop to think about all the variation we are losing. Fascinating video, thank you Peter.
Gareth's comment struck home with me. Between everyone wanting American products and that lifestyle and the internet, CuIture is getting homonogized. I used to go to Europe a lot in the 70's and you could see each country's distincitve culture on display. Nowadays, you walk down their main streets (say Grafton Street in Dublin) and you see the same stores you see in the US. The internet has made everything accessible so Bond Street in London doesn't offer the exclusivity it once did since anyone with the $$ can hop on the internet and purchase what ever is being offered there. So much culture is being gobbled up. It is sad.
Human cultures have been merging and splitting for thousands of years. If they all do merge into one at some point in the future they will inevitably split into countless more.
Greetings from Japan - This video is truly a remarkable and inspiring profile of Samuel and his family’s self-sufficient homestead in Brittany, France. Samuel, his sister, and his father are deeply thoughtful, articulate minds living an extraordinary dream. Their self-sufficient way of life is nothing short of admirable. Samuel’s intellect and practical wisdom shine through in every aspect of his existence-from growing all their own food to managing the daily needs of their farm with an innate connection to the land. Raised and homeschooled in a rural environment, he’s cultivated a profound understanding of the world, paired with a quiet devotion to caring for his father and sister. The simplicity of their life belies the depth of knowledge and precision with which Samuel runs the farm, embodying a harmony with nature that is rare and deeply fulfilling. I connected so deeply with Samuel's sentiment about preferring to stay at home on the farm. I too find peace and fulfillment in the self-sustained life we’ve built, where everything we need is right here at home. His methods remind me of the traditional farming practices here in Japan, where small farmers use no fertilizers or pesticides, employ ducks to control pests, weed by hand, and grow heirloom crops-farming practices as natural and pure as Samuel’s. This is one of the best videos I’ve watched on RUclips, or anywhere else for that matter. Thank you for sharing such a profound and beautiful glimpse into this life. Sincerely, Bear
It has taken lifetimes for things to get as awful as they have and it will take lifetimes to undo the damage. He sees that. He knows that this won’t come to fruition in his time.. but he also knows that he can make a difference. He is planting seeds of change and simply knowing he has made a positive impact on not only people but the composition of the soil is “payment” for him. That is beautiful.
This guy is so genuine and true to himself. The fact that he is content to live his life on his terms is impressive. I loved his quote abiut wanting people to come to him and that he wanted to be proven wrong abouy being the only one farming that way. He lives a simple life but is not insular and wants to share his skills. What a great dude.
"There's a certain bond between people that ... like to get wet in the rain." Love that. Thanks for sharing this story, Peter. Continued blessings to you, Samuel!
@Peter Santenello I just want to tell you that your videos are really informative and respect to you, for not only showing us ‘undiscovered’ parts of our planet, but also, stimulating people to form their opinions based on critical thinking and asking questions for knowledge purposes. You deserve the success you are having and keep continuing the great work.👍 Greeting from the Netherlands.
When asked if he feels more English or French, he says, "I feel rural." And that's the real divide in this world, those who prefer rural/country living and those who prefer living in cities. One that needs constant growth and consumption and the other seeking equilibrium.
@@jakew1362 I don't know the sentiment of the "vast majority" of rural Americans, but the imbalance caused by consumerism is pretty apparent. I think it's the natural state of the vast majority of all people to seek the kind of equilibrium that a slow, purposeful life brings. That life's being made increasingly more impossible by the trappings and demands of consumer culture. And I think people are feeling a growing sense of confined frustration and meaninglessness due to it. And I think those closest to their rural roots feel it the most.
Country means nothing really. We're all the same, it's just people with power who want control that ruin this world. If everyone tried to build communities and live in harmony with the world, it'd be a much more beautiful planet
That's exactly what I said to my husband yesterday as we were watching this video. Encountering people from different nations & religions, seeing how they slander each other based on those divisions, I realize that the biggest separations are rural vs. urban. While we may have different beliefs & politics, essentially the mindset & values of rural people are more similar to each other.
Samuel, I'm 70 years old in USA. When I was 5 years old I found a sickle, but never had good luck with it. Thanks to you, here on Peter's video, I learned to use the stick in my other hand. ❤THANK YOU❤
Ooooh welcome to Europe, Peter! It was beautiful to see how Samuel was open and happy to share his life and knowledge. I sure do hope you visit him again. Thank you both! Fingers crossed for more videos in Europe 🤞
"Culture stems from the land and from the people farming it". This is a powerful sentence. If people lose connection to the land, culture becomes an amusement for pastime, and soon you will feel like going to disneyland. What I love the most about this video, is how close his lifestyle is to Tituts and yet hies views vary greatly. The modern world tends to tell us that you need formal education and to travel the world to come up with ideas, while these people teach us that giving your brain time to work and the right nutrition, it will form incredible thoughts. This is the true diversity that all these soulless corporations boast about.
Definitely, I love Peter’s videos and certainly identify much more with Samuel than Titus despite the similarities of lifestyle. But then I’m a product of a culture much closer to Samuel than Titus - the religiosity of the US can be quite alien.
I bet Samuel is more contented than many people with great monetary wealth. His life is his land and he speaks more honesty than the politicians of most countries. I have a pair of cloggs from Lancashire and they are very comfortable.
Love how clear-thinking these people are. Quietly confident in their chosen path, unconvinced by grandiose visions, and equally humble about both their successes and failures.
"I was living on a piece of land but I wasn't apart of it". This is an amazing quote to any lucky home owner with their own land. Hopefully, you're able to work on your land - maintain it, and enjoy it. I know many unfortunately that have their own land but aren't "apart of it" as they hire people for maintenance, or rarely get to step foot on it because they work too much. Work / life balance.
Peter im so glad an american is coming to my region, Britanny! Picking berries and cycling on these small roads is basically my childhood 😂. Im so flattered and happy you get to see my native land and shoot a video of it. It almost made me cry. Thank you so much!
Peter, Bethan's response about "what do you feel about where the world is going?" Is spot on. Our kids are the ones we should be building a future for and instead we have become a society so involved in ourselves..our work, our school, our financial woes, or health, our social media..and never taking the time to just spend with our kids with no distractions, and teaching them morals and values and hard work and not allowing social media or the world teach them or influence them. Getting back to family. Same idea the Amish have same idea the Hisidic jews have....it always comes back to family and virtues.
@CatherineOrganes I also admire this young man and his family, and their love of Earth, and natural and mostly self-supported living, but your statement about getting back to "family," with the "ideas of Amish and Hasidic Jews," one must know that many extreme religions and narrow cultures oppress females, which is not virtuous or healthy.
He reminds me of my recent ancestors so much, Market gardeners who did it all by hand tools and lived such a peaceful and slow life, I don't know if Samuel will see this but I thank him so much for bringing back those memories I cherish. from Worcestershire, UK.
How do you find people so authentic with such pure hearts & beautiful souls? What a breath of fresh air you are in such a selfish, corrupted & poluted world. God bless you Peter.
I don't know where you live, but most people I know are nice and beautiful people. Just because someone lives like a peasant does not make them more "pure" than others. 😅
I was enjoying the content filmed in the US, but I have to say I'm glad that it's switching a bit and exploring other countries! The world is a beautiful place to discover through Peter's eyes. 🥰
I like people but don't like going out because I don't like the world I go into...long term goal is for people to come to me!!! Amazingly said! I pray that one day, I could live a lifestyle like this . I dream of it!! Truly blessed
Favorite channel on YT. Have lots of ones that are up there, but these geographical, human interest stories just get me. Many thanks for all you share with the world. Thanks Samuel for sharing your slice of heaven with us. Cheers from California!
26:15 how apropos following the most recent tragedy in the Appalachian mountains. Community is exactly what we all need to make sure we survive. Love this.
Thank you for bringing us to these places Peter... I admire them, their lifestyle and wholesomeness. Samuel is a very wise person it seems living life to the fullest simple way.
So lovely to see you both all grown up now. I purchased your books and magazines some years ago. Freedom in Education has lead to freedom in life, glad you have grown up and maintained that.
Agree with all of the above. This honestly shouldn't have been a surprise! Peter never gets predictable. We're surprised by his unpredictability. Absolutely loved this video. Takeaway ? We should question this system and our place in it. Where do we go from here? Where we are headed may not end well.
This has been my favorite of your videos so far. I think at first he comes off as a bit strange, but then you come to realize he is very down to earth, no pun intended. I think everyone has a yearning to return to the earth and that is why we all have this idea of being self sustaining. Not many people do it. P.S.; I have lived in the Burlington area since June of this year. I got to see the full video of Burlington, VT before you took it down and edited it. I appreciate you putting that information out there.
Thankyou so much. Wonderful, genuine & light hearted people. So grateful that they share their knowledge & love of the land. I feel my spirit lifted having watched this beautiful little patch of the world. Lots of love from☘ Eire.
I SO agree with his analogy of the people in towns like pigs in a shed. That's how I've always felt. I can't live in a town or with other houses touching mine. I feel like a rat in a box. I'm SO lucky to have land and a house away from other people! I really understand this guy.
My house used to have lots of open fields and trees behind it. It's now a gawdy housing estate. Notice how no new homes have any real gardens. Creating people who are totally reliant on the system.
@@greenwendal5056 of course, that's why I would rather live in a smaller house in the country, with land than a palace in a town or city. You are so removed from the earth and nature, it's awful to think of. Everyone feels better when they experience nature. I listen to the birds all day everyday. Touch the trees etc .. free life
you guys are so lucky, im stuck in suburban 'living' in australia and its horrible, i personally think i am just going to up and leave at some point possibly even next year, i would rather live in the bush than my current home where i can hear my neighbour yelling through the walls all the time and playing loud music. the housing they are building are all tiny sardine cans with thin walls and no back/front yards, a recipe for neighborhood troubles its almost like sticking a bunch of random people next to each other is a bad idea who would have thought.
I'd absolutely love for Titus to come visit Samuel and Samuel to go visit Titus. Seeing their 2 worlds collide would be so fascinating. Thanks for the great video as always Peter! Amazing way of life! I have so much respect for these people. This type of lifestyle takes so much discipline and hard work.
Peter- once again, you hit the spot! This man's story, and his world are fascinating. Amazing people, amazing story- Thank you and thank Samuel, his father and his sister for sharing such a beautiful story with the rest of the world. Inspiring and admirable.
He is so smart and clearheaded in a way that most modern people arent anymore. He reminds me of my older relatives and it brings sadness and admiration to witness this level of purity.
I just think it’s so cool you get to travel the world and bring us the greatest content ever. It takes a certain personality to be able to do what you do and you do it best. Unbiased content. I love what you do. Thank you Peter. ❤❤
23:50 So much eloquence but this resonated with me in an intimately personal way, “I’ve always been the little one in the house…haven’t got kids but I’ve moved up a generation, people are looking up at me hoping for some inspiration, for some guidance.” It’s bittersweet but overall a truly beautiful thing. I’ve not heard anyone articulate this before and it puts words to this stage in life and the importance of legacy and tradition. I truly appreciate hearing this statement.
seriously it is the question we all have when freedom of choice is at it's highest, the question you ask yourself on what you want to do in life. truly nobody knows and the beauty of it is that we are here and that we have that chance to simply just make something of it rather than be upset of the current state, you can either laugh or cry about it and its a sublimation that we all try to manipulate and jump the gun in this modern age with technology as he says, something im constantly thinking about is how its all connected, this video was a beautiful thing to see after many of these same questions i've been passively pondering as of late, and for him to be so direct and open with his goals and to see his life reflect that is exactly the kind of honest remedy to this societal sickness he not so subtly disses throughout the video, something to definitely live by for anyone, he's clearly taking his oath seriously, and the grin on his face when he says it is so, clearly is proof enough.
I like this chap, and as much as he probably doesn't realise it, he embodies a lot of what it is to be a Yorkshireman. Blunt, to the point, slightly unyielding on opinions, doesn't like parting with money....wears a Flat cap. As a Yorkshireman myself, of almost equal age, I get exactly what he means and why he's out there doing things as he sees right. He also, hasn't entirely lost the North Yorkshire accent, either....which again, as someone from the same area, I have touches of despite moving around a lot as a youngster.
My dad was a Yorkshire man, even though after marrying my mum, he lived in Lancashire for 60 years. Yorkshire folk are one of a kind; blunt, shrewd yet generous, friendly, down to earth, hard working and stoic. Just lovely people and coming from a Lancashire lass, that's high praise indeed😂
@@annecaunce I dont know Lancashire but it sounds good ! Generally speaking english people here are very polite and nice . They like to renovate old house nobody wants in Brittany. They are hard working people !
I was born and raised in Yorkshire, from Yorkshire parents, and almost all my family still live in that same village - I moved to Lancashire for university in 1995 (first in my family) and never went home. We tend to tell it like it is, fairly independent, would help anyone and still have a Yorkshire accent!
He reminds me of my cousin, whom moved to rural Spain 14 years ago, and bought a farm after collage in the states, he grows all of his own food, and never wants to come back
i love to meet this guy. i'm 26 just bought myself a lovely old france cottage that i'm renovating slowly. foodforrest in the garden and i wanna farm a litlle in the future. and my goal is to go fully offgrid power and water wise
@@alph8654 you can not be educated, without being at a good school, amd after going to a college or an University. Sorry. You can be intelligent, but if you are enough ,you Will want to be in an universiteit.logic.If you do not have enough money, you can take a credit.
I am from Brittany and I still live in Brittany and I would have NEVER EVER expected you were going to come here. I'm in Rennes, the capital, for sure it's quite different from the countryside you're showing now. This Brit is a bit famous here.
@@Glamoristathere have already been some articles and videos about him and his way of life, and the exact location is never revealed. Centre of Brittany that's it.
Absolutely. But just so you know, there are people here in America doing something very similar to this, but with a different geographical and cultural landscape. Samuel reminded me of people I've met over the years. They tend not to seek or attract a lot of media attention, but they're here.
I'm deeply impressed by your work. This twisted world needs people like you! It's truly inspring to see how you actually let people share their opinon, without you "interfering" with yours. That makes a transparent content which is brilliant. Hats off from Sweden, and welcome if you ever cross northern Europe.
I honestly think this might be my most favorite episode yet. I loved this so much. What I wouldn’t give to be eating fresh bread and cheese in a field in Brittany! I’m going to France, not sure yet when or how!
I can never stop thinking and talking about this. I can remember back as far as when i was 2 years old, and even then i already had the vision of exactly what they are talking about. The older i got the more i realized just how important it really is for the survival and wellbeing of humanity to go back to the old ways of living in a symbiotic relationship with nature. "The land is love" dont let that go over your head! If you dont know what it means, go out to the countryside to camp for a couple days, no cellphones, just spending your day making it a good day. The exercise of love. In all aspects. We are nature. We need to go back to befriending it every single day
I am French, more precisely Breton, I live in Brittany and I have just discovered your RUclips channel. I started with a first video: Poorest region of America in West Virginia which I found well filmed and very touching. Then, the algorithm offers me this one with Samuel from Brittany : What a crazy surprise !! Amazing !! I watched it straight away in its entirety. What a pleasure to discover this great character, his life project, his super cool family.... What a pleasure to listen to Samuel for 55 minutes... We could listen to him for hours... A big thank you for your work of highlighting !! Keep it up !!
The short conversation with Peter's father was very profound. A well-read, experienced and wise man. Perhaps like tribal elders used to be in our European societies. Very refreshing. Thank you Peter, God bless you.
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Why did you remove your last video? I wasn’t able to watch it.😢
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Can you introduce this gentleman to his American twin Titus?
Titus released a video that would make most people not want to meet him anymore
It was taken down by RUclips
If you saw it you would understand why
He's the Titus of europe
I said the same but haven’t seen it long enough yet to know if he also loves The Lord
@@sharonatl Europeans tend to be less religious overall, so the Titus of Europe wouldn't be either.
*of France
Yup
Exactly what I was thinking within the first 0.5 seconds of the video lol
Hey Peter, not sure if you’ll even find this comment but I had to let you know. I’m a full-time caregiver for my grandpa who has Alzheimer’s and he’s in the later stage of it so every day is hit or miss, but surprisingly one thing that always cheers them up and put them in a good mood is your videos. We sit down and watch him, and he often starts bursting into stories and it makes me very happy to see him enjoy just reminiscing. Thank you for all you do. I apologize if this message is confusing, I was voice to text.
Many happy returns grandpa, what a gift reality is to jar the old jellies. Warm regards cuz. Onward.
Couldn't be said better! ❤
Peter is REAL! The Spirit loves REAL!
lovely!
Peter doesn't read your messages anymore. When he had fewer subscribers, he would respond, but now that he has millions and is earning money, he doesn't care to reply.
A Celt living in his ancestral homeland much in the way that his ancestors did. Something special about that.
don't tell but the germans are just scandinvianised celts, Français Latinized Celts and brits a bit of both
he is not Breton so it's not his ancestral land
@@ommsterlitz1805so Germanic and celt are the same thing ? Please enlighten me. How about Norwegian and Sweden ? They are not red haired enough to qualify as Celt.
@@LuqmanRuslee They are Scandinavians, the Germans are the original Celts from Hallstatt to La Tène culture Germany was the core of Celts spreading in Europe witch later then the Romans will name Germania the Celtic tribes land on the eastern side of the Rhine.
@@carilaeeduardo3055 Precisely ......I'm getting SICK of this anglo saxon INVASION
The fact that we get free videos on RUclips by Peter San is truly a gift; keeping education and knowledge alive. 👍🙏🤷
Even the RUclips Premium membership is worth it, for the value of these videos
lol If it wasn't "free" these videos wouldn't even exist. Do you say this about free-to-air TV? Do you know how RUclips works?
Well said! I totally agree. It restores faith in the human race.
Absolutely. PS has a unique gift in presenting and bringing love, truth and respect to the world.
@@jasonnikolic Its free to me, ADBlockPlus is ur best mate
"Do not try making money on land. The land is love" - priceless 🙏🥰🌷
Yes he understands Capitalism leads to inevidible decline..
@@ES-qt6yo Communism also does that but faster. We haven't really created any good system.
@@ligametis True that. We should find a healthy balance between Capitalism and Communism, we just haven't found nor tried this system yet. Edit: Nothern European countries like Sweden or Norway come close to ideal system, the world could learn a lot from these countries I think.
@@ES-qt6yo
Inevitable decline of Capitalism? They've been saying that since the middle XIXth century, if not before.
Yet Capitalism still stands. Communism, though... 😅😬
@@radieschen79the mistake is that both sides belive the solution is in the Economy. Its not, its spirituall and cultural.
Best idea in this video:
Our ‘culture’ is what we cultivate…🙌
Amen
I love that he sells physical books that he binds himself.
The family have been doing this for years, since they were very young children. my heart feels so glad for them.
after this visit he will sell lots more.
Hopefully passing on his knowledge in those books.
I'm used to watching your US videos and I didn't expect to see you in my home country. Welcome to France, Peter !
Thanks Jen!
Same here ! La Bretagne ça vous gagne ! @PeterSantenello I hope you had some crêpes while visiting our region.
@@eeaaahhj Ans some chouchen lmao !!!
My thoughts exactly 👍
I know; ya never know where he’ll go next. He’s the best.
You can tell he loves his life. Very interesting dude, intelligent too.
i loved it when he said cider goes well with manual work 🤣❤
I was depressed for years, then I started a small garden, as my garden grew my depression went away as my garden got bigger, nature heals!! We are taught that material wealth is the most important things, Wrong! If we learn to use the land properly and in balance with nature we can accomplish alot, but there isn't a app to teach me! 😄 Thank You Peter!
Try Doug and Stacy Homesteaders
They offer a lot of tutorials
Couldn't agree more, also feeding my extra food to my neighbors also brings me a joy that I get to nourish others. A couple of tips I learned from a local lady,is the honey locally produced assists those with area allergies. And she had tons of roses and took those thorny branches and surrounded her cucumbers with essentially a moat of rose sticks kept the slugs out of her plants...blessings to you.
Long walks through forests also help.
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@upinthemtns I don't currently garden, but it's a goal I am working on. My connection to nature for stress, depression, and anxiety relief is hiking. For me, nothing is better than the peace and quiet in the middle of the woods.
Listening to these people is a real education..... one of my favourite episodes so far, thanks Peter.
I had the pleasure of meeting Samuel and his family about 17 years ago...such o lovely soft spoken family,and their mother was very beautiful, I'm so sad to hear she passed...❤❤❤
I would love to meet him.
which place exactly is this in Brittany?
@@vivekvicky2595looks like it, its humid af
@@blanco7726 bro I'm asking for the exact location of this place.
@@vivekvicky2595 no clue, at least 50km from the sea probably
The world needs a ton of this young man.
The world is about to get a ton.
The world has a ton, dysfunctional, irresponsible check d pit of life individuals under 40 from America to China and everywhere inbetween. The youth is seriously lost in one fashion or another.
The world needs more environments like the one he lives in. This world really has become poisoned.
He has 6 acres of land to grow food and survive one. There is about 8 billion people on the planet and 12.5 billion acres of "agricultural-able" land.. so only 36 billion acres of useable land short.
@@oogaboogaman2744 First off its daddy’s land. Secondly we’ve just eclipsed 7 billion and nowhere near 8 billion people. The rest of your drivel is just as bizarre.
Excellent. An old soul bringing the past to the future. He is needed.
to be completely honest, no he isnt, the world is changing and getting automated, doing stuff by yourself will be more of a hobby the more we go into the future
@@okweedcoolbroismokeyes64to be honest yes he is. Many around my property live like this and more are moving from the cities to do the same. It’s a life that’s easy on nature and healthy. To say it’s not needed is to say native tribes living traditionally are needed. The world has many people living different ways and that is good
@@okweedcoolbroismokeyes64 Kind of a smooth-brain take. If people don't have passionate pursuits like this, and automation proceeds as you expect it will, people will just kill themselves out of boredom due to the unstructured time -- some people quickly and overtly, and others a little more slowly and inadvertently. You see both trajectories in retirees, and then some who find ways to keep occupied who do quite well.
This is how greedy people love like to sell their shit otherwise nobody would like. Not the whole world is going to automation just a part of it.
Ohhh Peter, been watching many of your videos, this one really gave me hope. No religion, no nationality, no ego BS, just words of, we are nothing without each other ❤ thank you Samuel and family ❤
The idea of everyone ending up with one culture, essentially based on consumerism, is really quite sad when you stop to think about all the variation we are losing. Fascinating video, thank you Peter.
Noooo!!!! You must define yourself by you own!
But it doesn't have to be that way
Gareth's comment struck home with me. Between everyone wanting American products and that lifestyle and the internet, CuIture is getting homonogized.
I used to go to Europe a lot in the 70's and you could see each country's distincitve culture on display. Nowadays, you walk down their main streets (say Grafton Street in Dublin) and you see the same stores you see in the US.
The internet has made everything accessible so Bond Street in London doesn't offer the exclusivity it once did since anyone with the $$ can hop on the internet and purchase what ever is being offered there. So much culture is being gobbled up. It is sad.
Yep if the west keeps this up ,it's communism.
Human cultures have been merging and splitting for thousands of years. If they all do merge into one at some point in the future they will inevitably split into countless more.
Greetings from Japan -
This video is truly a remarkable and inspiring profile of Samuel and his family’s self-sufficient homestead in Brittany, France. Samuel, his sister, and his father are deeply thoughtful, articulate minds living an extraordinary dream. Their self-sufficient way of life is nothing short of admirable.
Samuel’s intellect and practical wisdom shine through in every aspect of his existence-from growing all their own food to managing the daily needs of their farm with an innate connection to the land. Raised and homeschooled in a rural environment, he’s cultivated a profound understanding of the world, paired with a quiet devotion to caring for his father and sister. The simplicity of their life belies the depth of knowledge and precision with which Samuel runs the farm, embodying a harmony with nature that is rare and deeply fulfilling.
I connected so deeply with Samuel's sentiment about preferring to stay at home on the farm. I too find peace and fulfillment in the self-sustained life we’ve built, where everything we need is right here at home. His methods remind me of the traditional farming practices here in Japan, where small farmers use no fertilizers or pesticides, employ ducks to control pests, weed by hand, and grow heirloom crops-farming practices as natural and pure as Samuel’s.
This is one of the best videos I’ve watched on RUclips, or anywhere else for that matter. Thank you for sharing such a profound and beautiful glimpse into this life.
Sincerely,
Bear
Well said
Mate, that's some nice writing! And I agree completely. Thankyou
Identifies with his ancestral people and the land they roamed and worked for generations. Brings a tear to my eye. God bless this man.
he is not Breton so it's not his ancestral land, english and Breton are different ethnic
It has taken lifetimes for things to get as awful as they have and it will take lifetimes to undo the damage. He sees that. He knows that this won’t come to fruition in his time.. but he also knows that he can make a difference. He is planting seeds of change and simply knowing he has made a positive impact on not only people but the composition of the soil is “payment” for him. That is beautiful.
Beautifully said.
exactly
I want to ❤ your comment.
He gets it. 😊
I want to ❤ your comment.
He gets it. 😊
This guy is so genuine and true to himself. The fact that he is content to live his life on his terms is impressive.
I loved his quote abiut wanting people to come to him and that he wanted to be proven wrong abouy being the only one farming that way. He lives a simple life but is not insular and wants to share his skills. What a great dude.
Peter, you have such a beautiful way with people. Your documentaries are truly the best.
What a fascinating individual, seems like a good soul. Salt of the earth. Great video Peter.
i agree. so cool guy. also admits he is more fanatical and radical then the rest of the fam 🤣
I absolutely enjoyed every second of this! What an amazing guy! Blessings ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻
Please make more videos like this in Europe
Years ago Peter went to Ukraine to film some videos, so more Europe videos would be a return to form for him.
Peter, If you make your way down to Lyon I'll happily tour you around!
@@frankpongratz1072how the giant mosque in Lyon? Any problems?
@@nialloneill5097 🤡💩
More interesting videos like this one…Please 😊
"There's a certain bond between people that ... like to get wet in the rain." Love that. Thanks for sharing this story, Peter. Continued blessings to you, Samuel!
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I thought that was quite the thought. Seemed like one right after the other with that crew. Impressive bunch.
sex in the rain is amazing. surprised ppl don't do it like our ancestor's used to.
I have found this to be true throughout my entire life.
43:25 "Most cultures are being leveled into one culture."
amazing how smart some of these people are compared to normies.
And one World
it's satanic
@Peter Santenello
I just want to tell you that your videos are really informative and respect to you, for not only showing us ‘undiscovered’ parts of our planet, but also, stimulating people to form their opinions based on critical thinking and asking questions for knowledge purposes.
You deserve the success you are having and keep continuing the great work.👍
Greeting from the Netherlands.
Good on you for banning people randomly like me
Carlos--you NAILED it! Think, act, work, ponder....Ken from Ohio--USA.
Thanks so much Carlos!
❤
Well said, Ty
When asked if he feels more English or French, he says, "I feel rural."
And that's the real divide in this world, those who prefer rural/country living and those who prefer living in cities. One that needs constant growth and consumption and the other seeking equilibrium.
the vast majority of people in the countryside in the USA are not seeking equilibrium.
I, too, was impressed by that statement. It made me feel a kinship with someone on the other side of the world.
@@jakew1362 I don't know the sentiment of the "vast majority" of rural Americans, but the imbalance caused by consumerism is pretty apparent.
I think it's the natural state of the vast majority of all people to seek the kind of equilibrium that a slow, purposeful life brings. That life's being made increasingly more impossible by the trappings and demands of consumer culture.
And I think people are feeling a growing sense of confined frustration and meaninglessness due to it. And I think those closest to their rural roots feel it the most.
Country means nothing really. We're all the same, it's just people with power who want control that ruin this world. If everyone tried to build communities and live in harmony with the world, it'd be a much more beautiful planet
That's exactly what I said to my husband yesterday as we were watching this video. Encountering people from different nations & religions, seeing how they slander each other based on those divisions, I realize that the biggest separations are rural vs. urban. While we may have different beliefs & politics, essentially the mindset & values of rural people are more similar to each other.
I absolutely love your Off Grid videos, especially in France!!!
I haven't even gotten to a minute of this video and i know I'm going to love it. Simple and natural living is underrated. ❤
oh it was so cool really
Samuel, I'm 70 years old in USA. When I was 5 years old I found a sickle, but never had good luck with it.
Thanks to you, here on Peter's video, I learned to use the stick in my other hand.
❤THANK YOU❤
Ooooh welcome to Europe, Peter!
It was beautiful to see how Samuel was open and happy to share his life and knowledge. I sure do hope you visit him again. Thank you both! Fingers crossed for more videos in Europe 🤞
"Culture stems from the land and from the people farming it".
This is a powerful sentence. If people lose connection to the land, culture becomes an amusement for pastime, and soon you will feel like going to disneyland.
What I love the most about this video, is how close his lifestyle is to Tituts and yet hies views vary greatly. The modern world tends to tell us that you need formal education and to travel the world to come up with ideas, while these people teach us that giving your brain time to work and the right nutrition, it will form incredible thoughts. This is the true diversity that all these soulless corporations boast about.
Definitely, I love Peter’s videos and certainly identify much more with Samuel than Titus despite the similarities of lifestyle. But then I’m a product of a culture much closer to Samuel than Titus - the religiosity of the US can be quite alien.
I bet Samuel is more contented than many people with great monetary wealth. His life is his land and he speaks more honesty than the politicians of most countries. I have a pair of cloggs from Lancashire and they are very comfortable.
Politicians ( Puppets ) are trained to lie & maintain the Status Quo they ware payed for . Wake up .... thats how it is for decades .
Love how clear-thinking these people are. Quietly confident in their chosen path, unconvinced by grandiose visions, and equally humble about both their successes and failures.
One of my favourite episodes yet!! Samuel has such a good soul. Thanks Peter.
"I was living on a piece of land but I wasn't apart of it". This is an amazing quote to any lucky home owner with their own land. Hopefully, you're able to work on your land - maintain it, and enjoy it. I know many unfortunately that have their own land but aren't "apart of it" as they hire people for maintenance, or rarely get to step foot on it because they work too much. Work / life balance.
Peter im so glad an american is coming to my region, Britanny! Picking berries and cycling on these small roads is basically my childhood 😂.
Im so flattered and happy you get to see my native land and shoot a video of it. It almost made me cry.
Thank you so much!
Peter, Bethan's response about "what do you feel about where the world is going?" Is spot on. Our kids are the ones we should be building a future for and instead we have become a society so involved in ourselves..our work, our school, our financial woes, or health, our social media..and never taking the time to just spend with our kids with no distractions, and teaching them morals and values and hard work and not allowing social media or the world teach them or influence them. Getting back to family. Same idea the Amish have same idea the Hisidic jews have....it always comes back to family and virtues.
@CatherineOrganes I also admire this young man and his family, and their love of Earth, and natural and mostly self-supported living, but your statement about getting back to "family," with the "ideas of Amish and Hasidic Jews," one must know that many extreme religions and narrow cultures oppress females, which is not virtuous or healthy.
@@NMV-ej4zd Females need strong males to make them behave just as children do, so it is not so much oppression as it is discipline.
his dad is so cool and his sister. he is a wonderful artist and could sell farming poster art as well online.
Yeah, he's so talented. His art has so much feel and flow to it.
Absolutely love Samuel's art style. Really full of energy and life😊
@@PeterSantenello Lies bro, it's so basic xD
Fellow graphic designer here and from York, UK as well... his artwork is very awesome! I would buy prints. Great video as always!
Yes, love the posters. I think they should have a B&B. Have quests come to help on the farm
He reminds me of my recent ancestors so much, Market gardeners who did it all by hand tools and lived such a peaceful and slow life, I don't know if Samuel will see this but I thank him so much for bringing back those memories I cherish. from Worcestershire, UK.
How do you find people so authentic with such pure hearts & beautiful souls? What a breath of fresh air you are in such a selfish, corrupted & poluted world. God bless you Peter.
I don't know where you live, but most people I know are nice and beautiful people. Just because someone lives like a peasant does not make them more "pure" than others. 😅
@@MikkoVille how are they living like peasants?
I absolutely LOVE this video. Samuel, his family, the whole way of living… beautiful! 🙏
I was enjoying the content filmed in the US, but I have to say I'm glad that it's switching a bit and exploring other countries!
The world is a beautiful place to discover through Peter's eyes. 🥰
I just love this family so genuine and full of knowledge❤❤️
What a magnificent human being with an great way of living! Loved watching this one Peter.
I like people but don't like going out because I don't like the world I go into...long term goal is for people to come to me!!! Amazingly said! I pray that one day, I could live a lifestyle like this . I dream of it!! Truly blessed
Favorite channel on YT. Have lots of ones that are up there, but these geographical, human interest stories just get me. Many thanks for all you share with the world. Thanks Samuel for sharing your slice of heaven with us. Cheers from California!
What an absolutely intriguing lad. You’ve found another Peter.
26:15 how apropos following the most recent tragedy in the Appalachian mountains. Community is exactly what we all need to make sure we survive. Love this.
Thank you for bringing us to these places Peter... I admire them, their lifestyle and wholesomeness. Samuel is a very wise person it seems living life to the fullest simple way.
your documentaries are the best, gives inside perspective. real good, keep it up brother
Samuel, Bethan, and Dad are awesome, brilliant outlook on life. Real ppl right there! I wish the interview went on for a couple hours at least! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
So lovely to see you both all grown up now. I purchased your books and magazines some years ago. Freedom in Education has lead to freedom in life, glad you have grown up and maintained that.
Magical heartwarming and surprising!!!!! I loved his sisters message about children. Peter you have surprised me again. What a video!!!!
Agree with all of the above. This honestly shouldn't have been a surprise! Peter never gets predictable. We're surprised by his unpredictability. Absolutely loved this video. Takeaway ? We should question this system and our place in it. Where do we go from here? Where we are headed may not end well.
Only 10 min in and I love this guy already. Bless him. ❤
This has been my favorite of your videos so far. I think at first he comes off as a bit strange, but then you come to realize he is very down to earth, no pun intended. I think everyone has a yearning to return to the earth and that is why we all have this idea of being self sustaining. Not many people do it.
P.S.; I have lived in the Burlington area since June of this year. I got to see the full video of Burlington, VT before you took it down and edited it. I appreciate you putting that information out there.
Thankyou so much. Wonderful, genuine & light hearted people. So grateful that they share their knowledge & love of the land. I feel my spirit lifted having watched this beautiful little patch of the world. Lots of love from☘ Eire.
I would love to have a woman of that caliber,everything she said was GOLD! His sister ROCKS!
Ya, she seemed strong and clear
She almost seemed like she was from another time. She seemed very wise and thoughtful.
her hands are extra long
@@ebbyjones3177 😂
3/4 self-sufficient, 1/4 interdependence with modern economy.
An excellent lifestyle
I love this gentleman and the way he lives, back to the old days hunter gatherers - farming💯💯💯💯 clean chemical free food . this is real living
Peter, I'm used to your US videos and never thought you would travel to Brittany where I live. Amazing ! Thanks for your videos, such a treat.
I SO agree with his analogy of the people in towns like pigs in a shed. That's how I've always felt. I can't live in a town or with other houses touching mine. I feel like a rat in a box. I'm SO lucky to have land and a house away from other people! I really understand this guy.
My house used to have lots of open fields and trees behind it. It's now a gawdy housing estate. Notice how no new homes have any real gardens. Creating people who are totally reliant on the system.
@@greenwendal5056 of course, that's why I would rather live in a smaller house in the country, with land than a palace in a town or city. You are so removed from the earth and nature, it's awful to think of. Everyone feels better when they experience nature. I listen to the birds all day everyday. Touch the trees etc .. free life
Agree with you. I am a Ky hillbilly living in the hills of Tn. I try to avoid the big towns and cities as much as possible.
@@alph8654 well I live in Ireland! If I ever win the lottery I'll be buying a few thousand acres in Spain or France and never heard from again!!!
you guys are so lucky, im stuck in suburban 'living' in australia and its horrible, i personally think i am just going to up and leave at some point possibly even next year, i would rather live in the bush than my current home where i can hear my neighbour yelling through the walls all the time and playing loud music. the housing they are building are all tiny sardine cans with thin walls and no back/front yards, a recipe for neighborhood troubles its almost like sticking a bunch of random people next to each other is a bad idea who would have thought.
I'd absolutely love for Titus to come visit Samuel and Samuel to go visit Titus. Seeing their 2 worlds collide would be so fascinating. Thanks for the great video as always Peter! Amazing way of life! I have so much respect for these people. This type of lifestyle takes so much discipline and hard work.
Yes, I think that would be amazing
When I saw this guy, it reminded me of Titus as well
The American government will not approve of that episode.
Does Samuel have horses? If so maybe that isn't a great idea
I don't think Titus can hitchhike to Europe
Oh Peter, I am SOOOO pleased you went to meet and show us Samuel's amazing set up. Please do more of this while you are over here! Thanks
Peter- once again, you hit the spot! This man's story, and his world are fascinating. Amazing people, amazing story- Thank you and thank Samuel, his father and his sister for sharing such a beautiful story with the rest of the world. Inspiring and admirable.
Samuel’s newsletter is great. Downloaded the October issue. Good stuff.
I love how Peter stays innocentlly naive wherever he goes❤️
He is so smart and clearheaded in a way that most modern people arent anymore. He reminds me of my older relatives and it brings sadness and admiration to witness this level of purity.
I just think it’s so cool you get to travel the world and bring us the greatest content ever. It takes a certain personality to be able to do what you do and you do it best. Unbiased content. I love what you do. Thank you Peter. ❤❤
23:50 So much eloquence but this resonated with me in an intimately personal way, “I’ve always been the little one in the house…haven’t got kids but I’ve moved up a generation, people are looking up at me hoping for some inspiration, for some guidance.” It’s bittersweet but overall a truly beautiful thing. I’ve not heard anyone articulate this before and it puts words to this stage in life and the importance of legacy and tradition. I truly appreciate hearing this statement.
seriously it is the question we all have when freedom of choice is at it's highest, the question you ask yourself on what you want to do in life. truly nobody knows and the beauty of it is that we are here and that we have that chance to simply just make something of it rather than be upset of the current state, you can either laugh or cry about it and its a sublimation that we all try to manipulate and jump the gun in this modern age with technology as he says, something im constantly thinking about is how its all connected, this video was a beautiful thing to see after many of these same questions i've been passively pondering as of late, and for him to be so direct and open with his goals and to see his life reflect that is exactly the kind of honest remedy to this societal sickness he not so subtly disses throughout the video, something to definitely live by for anyone, he's clearly taking his oath seriously, and the grin on his face when he says it is so, clearly is proof enough.
As a 29 year old, I'm loving this guy's insight. Thanks Peter!
I like this chap, and as much as he probably doesn't realise it, he embodies a lot of what it is to be a Yorkshireman. Blunt, to the point, slightly unyielding on opinions, doesn't like parting with money....wears a Flat cap.
As a Yorkshireman myself, of almost equal age, I get exactly what he means and why he's out there doing things as he sees right.
He also, hasn't entirely lost the North Yorkshire accent, either....which again, as someone from the same area, I have touches of despite moving around a lot as a youngster.
cool i live not so far from this man. This Yorkshireman said he is celt. He really fits in Brittany because many people feel "breton" ( celts).
My dad was a Yorkshire man, even though after marrying my mum, he lived in Lancashire for 60 years. Yorkshire folk are one of a kind; blunt, shrewd yet generous, friendly, down to earth, hard working and stoic. Just lovely people and coming from a Lancashire lass, that's high praise indeed😂
@@annecaunce
I dont know Lancashire but it sounds good !
Generally speaking english people here are very polite and nice . They like to renovate old house nobody wants in Brittany. They are hard working people !
I was born and raised in Yorkshire, from Yorkshire parents, and almost all my family still live in that same village - I moved to Lancashire for university in 1995 (first in my family) and never went home.
We tend to tell it like it is, fairly independent, would help anyone and still have a Yorkshire accent!
@@billiebluesheepie2907 Thats a good thing honesty and helping each other. We breton like as well to help each other too.
I love content like this! Thank you, Peter! Samuel's a gem. I got teary-eyed when he explained he teaches for free and why.
Everything he & his family said resonated with me. Every word. They are rich beyond measure. I seriously hope to meet them someday.
Great episode - thanks and all the best to Samuel and his family 🙂👍
(from London)
Watching this has been a great way to start the day.
yes!! x
Peter, what a charmed journey you have, meeting such thoughtful and interesting people! This is the best video so far, imho. Thank you!
He reminds me of my cousin, whom moved to rural Spain 14 years ago, and bought a farm after collage in the states, he grows all of his own food, and never wants to come back
Where about in Spain?
@@waytooready3898 Near Granda Spain, he even looks like my cousin, with his Curly hair ..lol
Thank you, Peter, for telling the real stories and talking to real people. Born in St. Albans Vermont here!!!!
i love to meet this guy. i'm 26 just bought myself a lovely old france cottage that i'm renovating slowly. foodforrest in the garden and i wanna farm a litlle in the future. and my goal is to go fully offgrid power and water wise
Hey sounds brilliant. I’m 26 aswell and this is my goal. Can I ask where your from? I guess the Netherlands based on your profile
@@pyrrhical3423 yes from the netherlands. but in france now
Best wishes mate👍🏼💪🏼
Love the content Pete; stay safe out there brotha! 🍻
Thanks!
What a lovely and knowledgeable man.
Wow !!! I'm just blown away. What great poeple they are. So much knowledge without being at school ! That's a lesson.
They have been to school, just not a conventional one. A man can learn a lot just being out in nature with natures God !!!
Education is different to schooling.
@@alph8654i do not think so.
@@tinamartina1801 I know so !!!
@@alph8654 you can not be educated, without being at a good school, amd after going to a college or an University. Sorry. You can be intelligent, but if you are enough ,you Will want to be in an universiteit.logic.If you do not have enough money, you can take a credit.
I am from Brittany and I still live in Brittany and I would have NEVER EVER expected you were going to come here. I'm in Rennes, the capital, for sure it's quite different from the countryside you're showing now. This Brit is a bit famous here.
Famous? What town is it?
@@Glamoristathere have already been some articles and videos about him and his way of life, and the exact location is never revealed. Centre of Brittany that's it.
@@goffyduck oh ok, Im near Vannes
Just south of Callac I think.
@@bordersw1239 the idea is to NOT say it
This is what need Peter. A view from the world outside of America. Show our people that life exists outside of our borders.
Absolutely. But just so you know, there are people here in America doing something very similar to this, but with a different geographical and cultural landscape. Samuel reminded me of people I've met over the years. They tend not to seek or attract a lot of media attention, but they're here.
@@JulietMazurkaso very true .. 🎉
He has a lot of vídeos in other countries too
I'm deeply impressed by your work. This twisted world needs people like you! It's truly inspring to see how you actually let people share their opinon, without you "interfering" with yours. That makes a transparent content which is brilliant. Hats off from Sweden, and welcome if you ever cross northern Europe.
Every saturday is a blessing with a new video from you Peter, keep up the good work!
I honestly think this might be my most favorite episode yet. I loved this so much. What I wouldn’t give to be eating fresh bread and cheese in a field in Brittany! I’m going to France, not sure yet when or how!
I can never stop thinking and talking about this. I can remember back as far as when i was 2 years old, and even then i already had the vision of exactly what they are talking about. The older i got the more i realized just how important it really is for the survival and wellbeing of humanity to go back to the old ways of living in a symbiotic relationship with nature. "The land is love" dont let that go over your head! If you dont know what it means, go out to the countryside to camp for a couple days, no cellphones, just spending your day making it a good day. The exercise of love. In all aspects. We are nature. We need to go back to befriending it every single day
Samuel is such a Blessing to this crazy world! His Sister & Father are also Amazing people. I could listen to them all day 🙏🏻 Thank you Peter 💙🤍🤗
This man is probably healthier and happier than most humans in the United States and western world.
True. And I hope Robert Kennedy makes America healthier by overhauling the FDA and USDA. We need all of the poisons removed from our foods.
That he is
@@YourBoeingBenefitBrain if the FDA just applied EU food regs. they'd be fine
@@jameso9221 true
Healthier????
He looks malnourished and old for his age !
Why can't you ppl be honest and say it as it is !!? 😮
I am French, more precisely Breton, I live in Brittany and I have just discovered your RUclips channel.
I started with a first video: Poorest region of America in West Virginia which I found well filmed and very touching.
Then, the algorithm offers me this one with Samuel from Brittany : What a crazy surprise !! Amazing !!
I watched it straight away in its entirety. What a pleasure to discover this great character, his life project, his super cool family....
What a pleasure to listen to Samuel for 55 minutes... We could listen to him for hours...
A big thank you for your work of highlighting !! Keep it up !!
Many people think life revolves around the sun, this man pointed out we are dependent on Soil for everything, very correct way of looking at it.
Without the sun we would have no soil, no life at all.
Didn't want this one to end! ❤
The short conversation with Peter's father was very profound. A well-read, experienced and wise man. Perhaps like tribal elders used to be in our European societies. Very refreshing. Thank you Peter, God bless you.
My first video of watching Peter he was out in Pakistan visiting people in their homes, they were very kind and hospitable.
Next-level quality content. Thank you!
I love their family, free, thoughtful & calm spirits 🇰🇪.
God first, last & best....