Great video. Farming and training others to do the same while growing and learning together. This is what Simunye looks like. If more people would do what you are doing the ‘new South Africa’ would truly happen.
Such awesome initiatives, I understand completely when you say that there are challenges but, nothing would make me want to live differently. Well Done, you guys have an amazing homestead.
Wow, that's one of the most perfect small farms I've seen. Very inspiring from my viewpoint here in Australia as I'm just about to begin my own adventure. Such a beautiful landscape as well.
Love!! Love!! Love!!! Heartwood Homestead is an amazing place that our toddler and myself love so so much!!!! I'll admit the place has made me a fan girl of some sort 🤣🤣 still hasn't nudged me away from my fear of chickens but has made my kid's favorite animal just that! They have inspired me to start my own garden which is flourishing with seedlings that I got from Roger and I mean I still get some awesome veggies that make me do a happy dance when I do 🕺🕺. I look forward to attending a homesteading course by them so I can learn a lot more than I have from them!
I presume and hope you have strong security fencing, gates, etc as well as weapons to protect yourselves from the terrifying South African menace, farm attacks. Wishing you much success and happiness. I think you are all courageous.
Shame, it must be awful to live in such fear...we live off grid in a community in South Africa and have none of the fear or counter measures you so anxiously describe...
Me and my family are trying to make this transition, we live in Namibia but it’s so expensive to move from the city to the rural off the grid. But we are praying.
Hi, where is the farm location? How is the farm life in South Africa? I'd be interested to receive some info from you.. Compliment for your amazing farm.. Thanks
Beautiful place also full of life giving activities....how does one get in touch for farm visit..am contemplating getting a county place outside East London around Kwelera, Mooiplaas area this month..i would appreciate your communication.
So fantastic to see what you're up to all these years later! And very inspiring as we're hoping to embark on a similar journey soon. We might just have to come visit.
I'm from South Africa. But I was born and live I Cape Town. I plan to do this also in the next few years. Still saving for a piece of land. I want to do this debt free.
This is so refreshing and inspiring. After following US homesteaders for years, it is wonderful to find you guys literally on my doorstep. We live in East London too and have the desire to go off grid ourselves. How do we get hold of you to purchase produce please?
How does 1 start? Where does the capital come from. I have the land and water(borehole) but am stuck. Used all ny personal cash to bush ckear and to fence. I have no job or source of income
Got to just do it piece by piece. Some people say don't invest in anything that doesn't reproduce (you can tell those are cow people), others say you should plant your fruit trees and prepare your fields before you build your house (I think that is in Proverbs in the bible actually!) Having other incomes for us has been necessary especially during the start up period
wow u guys rock but how do u protect youselves and u r in PE OR EL? and how do u survive what income streams do u have if i may ask.u gotta make bucks some where?
We are just outside East London. We don't have much problem with crime, thankfully. We sell milk and eggs, veg and meat. We do have multiple income streams as we wouldnt make it if we just had to survive off the farm. We have the guest house, we run Homesteading Crouses and I do carpentry. I also consult on compost toilets and off grid systems.
I shouldve been raised on a farm like this. 😢 instead I was raised in a city with a germaphobe mother who didnt allow any pets. My upbringing should've crushed me but now im an adult vegan and will move to rural South Africa soon to start my microsanctuary.
We have a small homestead (evolving one) in Benoni on the small holdings. Just one question, do you harvest the rabbits for yourselves or have you found a market for them?
Hey@@JonathanBydendyk sorry for the delayed reply. We breed rabbits for both ourselves and to sell. The market isnt big and it is quite a mission to convince South Africans that it is a good meat option. Make sure you do solid market research before you fork out big bucks on a set up. Good luck
Hi there just a quick question, (please forgive my ignorance) do you guys pay levy, taxes or rates? I want to go off grid but I'm sure about these. Kind regards Louw
❤Well done my friends.This is beatifull.
Incredible set-up. Awesome little community ❤️
Would love to see more of South African Homesteading content
Yes indeed
This is very nicely presented
Wow great to see fellow South African's going for it! Post more though!!!! Well done. 😎
Great video. Farming and training others to do the same while growing and learning together. This is what Simunye looks like. If more people would do what you are doing the ‘new South Africa’ would truly happen.
So amazing to see like-minded South Africans 💙 your place is beautiful
Yes❤️
Such awesome initiatives, I understand completely when you say that there are challenges but, nothing would make me want to live differently. Well Done, you guys have an amazing homestead.
Gangster it's soo cool maan well done guyz. Keep going God bless you all and Keep well 👍🙏
You guys have commercial accommodation from what I read. I would definitely like to visit to get a feel of what we're planning to do.
Great! book in!
Wow, that's one of the most perfect small farms I've seen. Very inspiring from my viewpoint here in Australia as I'm just about to begin my own adventure. Such a beautiful landscape as well.
We are looking for our land in SA to farm in the permaculture style. So nice to see a like minded family!
Would love it if you start short videos where maybe your kids ‘teach’ our ‘city’ kids basics about animals and farm life!!!
What a lovely well produced video! Would love to see more content!.....please 😁
Love!! Love!! Love!!! Heartwood Homestead is an amazing place that our toddler and myself love so so much!!!! I'll admit the place has made me a fan girl of some sort 🤣🤣 still hasn't nudged me away from my fear of chickens but has made my kid's favorite animal just that!
They have inspired me to start my own garden which is flourishing with seedlings that I got from Roger and I mean I still get some awesome veggies that make me do a happy dance when I do 🕺🕺.
I look forward to attending a homesteading course by them so I can learn a lot more than I have from them!
An inspiring sustainable living initiative homestead, well done!
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I presume and hope you have strong security fencing, gates, etc as well as weapons to protect yourselves from the terrifying South African menace, farm attacks. Wishing you much success and happiness. I think you are all courageous.
Probably not prudent to lay out a detailed breakdown of our security setup. But i can say we don't live in fear...
What a negative view to have. Shame.
Shame, it must be awful to live in such fear...we live off grid in a community in South Africa and have none of the fear or counter measures you so anxiously describe...
Me and my family are trying to make this transition, we live in Namibia but it’s so expensive to move from the city to the rural off the grid. But we are praying.
You and your family really inspire us - keep it up ❤
Hi, where is the farm location? How is the farm life in South Africa?
I'd be interested to receive some info from you..
Compliment for your amazing farm..
Thanks
Beautiful place also full of life giving activities....how does one get in touch for farm visit..am contemplating getting a county place outside East London around Kwelera, Mooiplaas area this month..i would appreciate your communication.
Wow that's awesome living, farming is a great business and help ourselves with our needs
Been there! Amazing homestead and family, privileged to have spent some time there.
Wow this is amazing and so inspiring to see South Africans doing this!
Oh!!! I Love ❤this😃So very much
So fantastic to see what you're up to all these years later! And very inspiring as we're hoping to embark on a similar journey soon. We might just have to come visit.
I'm a subscriber now..soon ill be homesteading. Thanks alot for the encouragement 🙏 😊
im becoming more and interested in homestead living
Wonderful move and effort. Moving in the right direction. Hope other's and I could be brave enough to move out of our comfort zones
I'm from South Africa. But I was born and live I Cape Town. I plan to do this also in the next few years. Still saving for a piece of land. I want to do this debt free.
This is so refreshing and inspiring. After following US homesteaders for years, it is wonderful to find you guys literally on my doorstep. We live in East London too and have the desire to go off grid ourselves. How do we get hold of you to purchase produce please?
Hi, get hold of us through the www.heartwoodhomestead.co.za website
You should show us how you made/created some of your stuff - little clips like composting, hen house
Wow!! That is so impressive. We have already moved out of the city into the county.
Life is wonderful like this
How does 1 start? Where does the capital come from. I have the land and water(borehole) but am stuck. Used all ny personal cash to bush ckear and to fence. I have no job or source of income
Got to just do it piece by piece. Some people say don't invest in anything that doesn't reproduce (you can tell those are cow people), others say you should plant your fruit trees and prepare your fields before you build your house (I think that is in Proverbs in the bible actually!) Having other incomes for us has been necessary especially during the start up period
Excellent video. Looking forward to more👏👏👏
wow u guys rock but how do u protect youselves and u r in PE OR EL? and how do u survive what income streams do u have if i may ask.u gotta make bucks some where?
We are just outside East London. We don't have much problem with crime, thankfully.
We sell milk and eggs, veg and meat. We do have multiple income streams as we wouldnt make it if we just had to survive off the farm. We have the guest house, we run Homesteading Crouses and I do carpentry. I also consult on compost toilets and off grid systems.
Awesome video, thank you for sharing. Very Inspiring
Great initiative 👌
Hello from Bedford around the mountains from you . A great video .
Hi. Thanks a bunch
I shouldve been raised on a farm like this. 😢 instead I was raised in a city with a germaphobe mother who didnt allow any pets. My upbringing should've crushed me but now im an adult vegan and will move to rural South Africa soon to start my microsanctuary.
Why do you have to tell us that you are a vegan? Is it such a key part of your identity?
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Loved this video!!! Start with what you can! Exactly what I needed to hears today. Your landscape is beautiful!
Awesome video, love the direction! Wish you all the best for your future projects!
Great stuff, my dream.
So inspirational and informative program. Thumbs up for you
Awesome
Soo cool. Love this family.
Are u safe there?
Yup. We have had one sheep stolen and some cable theft (inside job) almost 3 years ago. No issues since then.
Swell!
Absolutely brilliant
Where did you get your composting toilets from and how much did they cost please?
I love the Swedish-look houses! What are they made of?
Hi, thanks. Zinc alu, colourbonded cromodeck.
such an awesome story, well done
you must upload more videos with more details. very interesting.
I know, I know... just need to a moment to breathe. But we do plan to.
Awesome it! Would love to visit.
Awesome guys i have a qestion wete did you guys get your chikens as im starting a chiken coop and i have no idea were i can buy theme
Eish, it has been a while since we bought chickens, so I'm sorry I can't offer any advice there
So cool to find a South African homesteading channel 😊 Subscribed. Fantastic to see what you doing for the community and your workers, proper Ubuntu
We have a small homestead (evolving one) in Benoni on the small holdings. Just one question, do you harvest the rabbits for yourselves or have you found a market for them?
Hey@@JonathanBydendyk sorry for the delayed reply. We breed rabbits for both ourselves and to sell. The market isnt big and it is quite a mission to convince South Africans that it is a good meat option. Make sure you do solid market research before you fork out big bucks on a set up. Good luck
This is wonderful. And I feel so encouraged as we head off into our own homesteading journey.
Fantastic. Where are you setting up?
That's awesome guys well done!
Awsome video guys! Would love to visit you someday.
My dream!
I love this: At the start of the video you have a dog, what breed is this? Kangal?
She is an anatolian shephard dog, a livestock guardian dog
It looks like it
There goes nature again.
what do you mean."Yhere goes nature again"
Be safe, guys! God bless all of you!
Love this.. but what about the snakes
snakes... yes, they eat frogs, mice and rats.
Hi there just a quick question, (please forgive my ignorance) do you guys pay levy, taxes or rates? I want to go off grid but I'm sure about these.
Kind regards
Louw
Hi. Yes we do, but only a fire levy, so they are very very low. But it would totally depend on what country you live in.
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