I grew up living in a yurt in the 80's in b.c Canada. 🇨🇦 Both my parents who are divorced live in yurts. They are very different designs. My dad's is very minimal. One open room concept. My mom's is more a cabin with a bedroom, bathroom and built out kitchen. They are both completely off grid. I have spent a lot of time in different yurts, in different climates. There are a lot of yurts on the west coast of B.C in the rain forest that hold up just fine. Im living in Oregon now.. there are so many beautiful yurts here,, and it's very rainy! There are endless ways to set them up. Just some food for thought. Not to say that you should have a yurt in Panama. Just that not all yurts are created equal. ❤
I'm about to start my yurt journey and live on N. California coast where it's pretty darn wet and moldy but doesn't get too cold. Looking at Yurta website because I remember something about felt wool being great for staving off mold. Any thoughts?
You didn't say if you checked for mold, the "rain forest" lacks the humility of the Southern US, & did you check all those yurts in B.C. for mold? My X husband got mold in his home, which caused him to get MS, & cancer, & killed him in his mid-50's Aug 2021. Not everyone will react the same to mold, & there are hundreds of different types, IMO, you're gambling with your life when you gamble with mold. Mold has destroyed much in body, in a completely different state than my X, who is the Father of my only child & was my best friend in spite of the divorce, & we met 1988, meaning I knew him my entire adult life with no words to express the hole his death left in my life & how deep my grief is. I didn't realize it was the mold & not the MS that killed him until I read mold causes MS. He had a stem cell transplant, overseas in one of the best hospitals in the world, but he didn't get better, because he still had undiagnosed mold in his system, so he continued to get worse & passed a few yrs later/I hope this helps someone somewhere because the role mold plays in illness in the US is significant, even with the best medical care they 99% of Drs will overlook it because they aren't trained to look for it, the studies are lacking & even the CDC is unclear on how many people are affected. Much Love All
Hey guys. Before scratching the Yurt idea, really research it. There are ways to vent, to put mezzanines in for bedrooms, to add bathrooms. After checking the options you may still not really want a yurt, but don't turn it down till you research it. You might be missing out on something. Glad you had a chance to get out with Sadie and Lola. Sadie is so responsive, it's all good. Stay safe and healthy.
Yes, Yurt kits can be bought hard sided, with metal roofs, windows, complete and ready to finish off inside. There are so many choices today. I wish they would research it further.
The larger ones have a polyurethane dome at the top that can be opened part of the way. Most come with windows, some with french doors. Nice Yurts are no slouch, they can be artistic and beautiful. Some have movable wall panels that can be detached, letting the owners change their configuration. One can always board or panel the yurt in, outside and inside. The collest thing about yurts to me is how their round design eliminates a lot of the supporting structural elements and costs for construction.
I lived four years in Panama City, Panama. We had a cement home with air conditioning and still there was mold. It is a fact of life in that climate. Best wishes to you and your little community. I admire your spirit.
@@jgoo4572 Jordan never put a tarp over the bus like a canopy, so yea, mold. I never quite understood that when the rainy season in Central America is fierce.
I find yurts most enjoyable when they're on property with gardens and gathering areas outside. I strive to be a minimalist, but as a homesteader with three children, there's only so much downsizing we can do until the kids are grown and gone. I can't imagine stuffing our crew of five, plus two dogs and two cats, into a yurt these days. Serious "We Bought A Zoo" vibes. 😂 Love & Light from Mississippi. Y'all stay safe and keep taking care of each other. ✌🏼💚
And I do not think a Yurt would last a week with the high winds and rainfall you experience on your property in Panama you have already found that wood isn't even gonna work and steel beam structures is the most efficient..Really missing the Panama content kinda sad your not all there together.
Love that you guys are knocking off different styles of living. On your property you have said countless times that you are on hill and its crazy windy and with that in mind have you ever thought of building your house into your land, digging half of it into the hillside and windowing the other side with that awesome view, keeping the roof of it as flat green space. Just an idea that would be fantastic. Love the videos from the day you bought the bus, will continue to watch.
I think it is a good idea from a geothermal perspective except they get a ridiculous amount of rain in their location in Panama so not sure if that would be good either? Something to investigate for sure.
Have you ever thought of a Monolithic house or air-crete house. They are natural disaster proof, bug/critter proof, fire proof, mold proof, etc. You have enough people to help you build it. You might check into these structures.
Yurts(actually called gers in mongolia) were developed for a nomadic lifestyle in a dry and windy environment. Doesn't suprise me that a ger that probably hasn't been moved in years vs the 4 times a year they are moved in mongolia is having mold issues. Also seems the canvas is cut differently from the traditional ger.
Probably had more to do with how this looked like just a layer of canvas on the wood frame. The traditional ger I worked with had a light liner, then a layer of felt, then 2 layers of canvas. I didn't stay in it, but layers like that (especially felt) would have a huge effect on moisture management, among other things...
New here. I just love your vlog. I'm a 70yrs. Old retired factory worker. Put in over 40 years in. If I could do it over I would live your dream. So glad I found you.
I can’t get over how big Sadie is getting! I loved when Kaylee and Sadie were talking to each other so much that I had to rewind that part and watch it again.
My husband and I are living in a tiny house on wheels with our 1 month old newborn now while building our business! So many similarities between your life and ours ... makes it so fun to follow along on your journey! Stay well!
Yurt wasn't meant to be a permanent living space in cold humid climate. All the Mongolian and central Asian steppes are dry, get very cold in winter too, but not humid. They also never stay in one place. They migrate to warmer places, following the horses for greener pastures.
mold in rainy areas. build a yurt for fun but you need a house with roofed porches to keep moisture off the living area. wrap around roofed porches give you lots of outdoor time even when it rains(Boquete)
Please review your time in the Yurt while Kaylie is talking to Sadie & she vocalizes while looking at her mom. Go to minute: 6:45 When she says “Hi”. Sadie actually spoke her first three words, “I love you.” I’m a retired private duty pediatric nurse of 44 years & “Yes” babies talk early when their family, especially parents speak clearly to them, even as infants. Congrats Mom & Dad. My two children, adults now, were vocalizing at 8 months and were very articulate toddlers. Early speech interactions makes for brilliant children. We’re Cajun from Louisiana & at least 5 times a day my inquisitive toddler would ask me questions saying, “Meh, why Mom?”
I really love monolithic domes because of durability, longevity, sustainability, termite proof, wind gust proof, Fire proof, mostly earthquake and tornado resilient, no need for a roof and once the structure is up all your work is protected inside. And DomeGaia will come to wherever you are and will provide a workshop for training resulting in your first dome built with expert training crew. Check them out while you are considering materials for your place in Panama. Love and hugs from Midwife Nana Kelli in Florida
I bet a geodesic dome home would be amazing for Panama. It would really help deflect the winds, ease of building while still having the shape of the yurt❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸
I love you guys so much 🙏❤️ I've been with you since you gave food to homeless people, it must have been in your first year on the road? Thanks for everything. Love and light from Sweden 🇸🇪❤️
I do understand why you don't want a Yurt, But there are different things that you can have in a Yurt, like A glass dome at the top of the roof that not only allows more light in but they can also open for ventilation, I have watched others that have built there own Yurt and the differences can be incredible. you can build a platform inside the yurt for something like seasonal clothes and tools, one couple also built a small bedroom cabin so they used the Yurt for eating, working, and relaxing in, just have a harder look into it before you dismiss the idea,
The sleep stuff really depends on whether she is going through a growth spurt or not...growing is hard and hungry work for a baby!❤️🌈 Sadie talking to Kaylee!! I love Woodstock, VT💚💜 My daughter lives just north of Woodstock, it is so fun visit there. Sad that so many establishments are hurting🙁😖 Perhaps a yurt would work as a guest house? Stay safe, be well and see ya next time👋👋👋
Oh gosh. I’m only 1/4 through video. You guys are so sweet. I’ll bet Sadie doesn’t care where she is at as long as you two are around. She is one lucky little girl.
Kids aren't like cement, they don't form and then never change. What you do may or may not influence her as long as you love her and each other and show respect for her she'll be her own person regardless of what you guys do.
I have to say, your channel is my favorite to watch! You guys are so loving cute and funny! ❤️ thank you bunches for being informative and fun! 🤗 Happy holidays to you and your family!🎄
Many US organic small farmers cannot afford to have regulatory agencies certify them. It makes it difficult for both the farmers who have to compete with the certified farms as well as for consumers who try to live organically.
I'm so glad I found your channel. I think everything you guys are doing is just so cool. I wish I would of been more like the two of you when I was younger. I wish I could be adventurous enough to travel and just move out of the country to some beautiful place. I feel so stuck in life and where I am. Sadie is going to have such a wonderful life. I always feel so happy after watching . Thank you!
Hello! I have been watching yall since the early days & took a break from Social Media while cruising around the U.S. for 16 months. I lost track of you guys when u were having an issue with the name of your channel & came back right after your purchased your farm in Panama. It has been so cool catching back up with your journey & watching the family grow. I feel like I started watching young 20 somethings who are now adults raising your family. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow & succeed at your dreams. Thank you for sharing! You will not regret spending every moment with your child as they r such a blessing & their time as a baby goes by so quick! It seems like I blinked & my boys r 28 & 27 yrs old. I wanted to wish you both a Merry Christmas & successful New Year 2022! Love you guys ! 🌲🍾🥰
Saddie talked, and said alot! She said HI, and much more! I cracked up at Mom's laugh after their conversation!! Too cute!! Loved your Adventure Blog today. Never been to Vermont, it was fun to see the town even if closed down!! Thanks for the fun...🎁❤🎄🐾🎅👼🤶🧑🎄
Thank you for the help, I was researching YURTS to get out of a moldy environment! And my X husband died Aug 2021 from MS caused by mold, because the MS was treated with a stem cell replacement, but the mold wasn't treated properly & continued to cause to damage until it killed him. If you are reading this please research disseminated mold disease, it is not just people with suppressed immune systems who are severely affected by mold, it may be the type of mold, the length of time exposed, the method of exposure, but it can kill a perfectly healthy immune system by causing MS, cancer, etc etc. You may have saved a life here. I'm already suffering from severe mold disease, I hope you removed your baby & family ASAP from any moldy drafts, walls, etc. I was friends with my X all of my adult life, it's a terrible needless way to lose someone you love so much. Much Love All
Sadie is such a lucky little girl to have you two as parents. You both give her all of your attention when you talk to her. That is so wonderful! Her little eyes are just focused on your faces. She is already trying to make sounds. I think travel and different places is good for little ones, As long as at least one parent is present. I am exited to be on this adventure with you! ❤️
Even in a house, you have to open a window occasionally. I moved into a rented flat where the previous tenant never opened the windows. That night, it was freezing. In the morning, there waterfalls coming down the windows. I had a dehumidifier running day and night for two years to get the place bone-dry.
Great video. All homes eventually get some mold growing either inside or outside. I wipe down our bathroom walls and ceiling a couple times a year with a wet rag and a spray bottle of Mold Armor. The mold wipes off easily. Mold or moss grows on the north sides of tree as well as on the aluminum siding of my home. Wiping it down with Mold Armor is done easily. There's really no such thing as a completely maintenance free home. If you really want to be proactive, you don't have to wait until you see mold, you can wipe things down several times a year or however long you determine works in your area.
Just sold my house in Florida moving into the smoky mountains buying land, I’m either gonna put a yurt there, a 40 foot fifth wheel or build a small cabin. I really want to do the yurt but what worries me most is somebody can simply cut a hole and break. I have a lot of nice things!
If you take the time to learn how to properly use a woodstove you can get them to burn thru the night. Most people I have watched here on you tube are very novice at it and try putting very minimal wood intot he stove. The idea is to have a bank of coals so you really need to fill it up with wood and when burning good and hot then close the flue half way or 2/3 so that it keeps burning for hours and hours. Take the time to learn how a woodstove works and you will be surprised at the duration and heat you can get from them. Great video keep em coming!
I am enjoying seeing Sadie change and fill out. She looks healthy and happy. I love how Lola kisses Sadie. Stay healthy and happy. Have a Blessed Merry Christmas too!
My baby is 10 months old and at most she sleeps for 5 hours. And I feel soooo good when she does! It’s amazing how energized I can feel with 5 hours of sleep after being sleep deprived for months lolol. Sadie is so cute! I love seeing all my favorite RUclipsrs with babies 🥰
Loved watching the baby moments! I have 3 kids and the baby times were probably the hardest but the coolest/cutest. Just the most heartwarming thing I've watched all year probably. Thanks for sharing! And may God Bless and God protect you.
We live in a geodesic dome in Volcan, Panama! Love it, but definitely learned some things in the process! 🥰 BUT, I agree, I'm looking forward to my permanent real house, made from concrete and metal. Domes are great Airbnb's, but have a few hiccups to work thru when living in full time. Especially in Panama. 😊
My sister has a yurt next to her cabin in WA. It's only a bedroom with a coffee maker and micro fridge. I never thought to look for mold, but I'll keep an eye out for it. Thank you for the warning.
FYI as an L&D nurse we learned some about car seat safety. I see you have the baby's carseat handle up while driving. It needs to be down. In a car crash the car seat needs to go flat against the back of the seat to cradle the baby inside.
I know this was to them but thank you for bringing your observations up. Very considerate of you. I will pass this on to all new mother's. Thank you I see this alot so I was thinking it was correct. Oooops!!! You have a nice afternoon 😊.
There is a working farm in Shenandoah VA called Cair paravel Farm. They have a luxury yurt. It is 2 stories and legit luxury. Full kitchen with stainless steel, dishwasher. We stayed there two summers ago. it is beautiful! It has a separate bedroom and bathroom plus a loft bedroom. It will give you a different idea of yurt living!
Sorry, we don't do cold, got over that decades ago. Its 71 degrees at 8 am with a high today of 82 sunny and a real beach day as were in West Palm Beach Fl. Haven't had to put shoes on in days as shoes are optional here
U guys r parent having 3 military base 2 miles from Air field my mom gave me one gd advice...when Sadie sleeps don't turn the sound in ur house where ur at in otherwise we never turn sound off bonus when my kids from birth till I guess 8 yrs stationed there the sleep thru everything u guys r living the life .love ur family and all ur adopted family on the farm
A steel or aluminium trailer with sides that fold down to form a circular yurt platform is a cool idea. Ive seen a video of someone who has already made a 5m circular trailer yurt platform.
Darn guys...I love you more with each video you post. You bring such genuine joy, happiness and love! If there are two people that are more compatible, I don't know where they are. You're going to be such great parents to Sadie and hopefully her future siblings. The only thing wrong with this video is it was too short.
Fun fact: a lot of coffee farmers cannot afford USDA organic certification, or don’t want to use the money on a certification when it could be used to pay laborers/improve farms/etc. However, most specialty grade coffee is organic simply because the farms can’t afford to spray pesticides on their plants. Caffeine is also a natural pest repellent, so there’s less of a need to spray coffee plants with pesticides! Source: I’m a career barista with a fascination for coffee sourcing.
Bnb's are not the best examples for yurt living experiences lol. 1. The owners cheap out on everything, because the goal is to make as much money with spending the least. 2. If you want yurt living, get double insulated walls, roof and floor. With a reflective heat layer as well. 3. use a medium to large wood stove for heating. You can get and/or build your own divider walls if you want to section off your space.
My son was conceived on a camping trip and started camping and sleeping through the night at 2 weeks old. He is now 33 and has a 4-year-old boy that he takes camping. The things they are exposed to stick with them. If you have two children though, they will both react differently.
It appears that the two elders of the three have a difference of opinion on whether the eldest male ever lost things in the bus. That story would fit nicely into one of your videos. Love you guys. Thanks.
You guys make such a great team! And did you notice that Lola even seems to enjoy the nomadic lifestyle - she sits up in the car and watches out the window - that was cute to see - most dogs stand up but she was just sitting there like a person would sit :)
I've lived on the humid southeast coast of the US for 75 years . Yes, there is mold/mildew in abundance. Certain types of building materials seem to show it clearly but generally it is everywhere. Inside a house it seems to be more problematic. Not only is it unsightly but unhealthy when disturbed. Yet we eat or consume it daily as it lurks on most of our exposed food. Since you have several years of living in "alternative" housing, 2 nights in an American Yurt has certainly added to your experience. I love your curiosity. A fable to follow. When I started backpacking on the east coast, I made the wrong choices for a tent, bedding, clothing including boots, based on a lack of experience and knowledge. I used what the outfitter(I think he sold cars on his off days). recommended. That was expensive advice. My conclusion is that it is best to get on the trail where you plan to hike and during the seasons you plan to hike and ask in real time other very experienced hikers, your age , about equipment, clothing , shoes and food. If I wanted to live in a particular part of Panama:coastal, mountains ,foothills, I WOULD OBSERVE THE SURROUNDINGS AND TALK TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE LIVED THERE MANY YEARS. PEOPLE IN VERMONT can get you started in coffee, cheese and maple syrup. They don't know a darn thing about Panama. Neither would you ask a Mongolian or a Turk about the best type of house for Panama. Good luck. Someone else commented that all yurts are not equal. A SIDE STORY: please indulge me. A friend close to my age wanted to sell his inland family house and 70 acres to a developer. He loved the coast of NC and had spent many vacations there. He wanted to take his profits and move to the coast. I laughed to myself inside. On his last visit to the coast a serious hurricane hit the island where he was staying. This fella, was a paratrooper in Viet Nam as well as a police officer; a tough guy. He said he had never been so scared while the hurricane tore up the vacation island. After selling the property he now lives 4 miles from the house he sold to the developer. Do your proper research.
I must say that I always fast forward through promo ads on every channel except yours. You know how to make things interesting so it doesn't feel like an ad. Thanks!
Love your channel, and following you along on your adventures. You are both inspiring people, love how you are creating a community down in panama. Not to be a grouchy old lady, but i have to say am a little shocked at how much plastic is involved in the green chef meal. There must be a way to reduce that.
I just moved into a yurt on a 10 acre farm in Loxahatchee Groves, Florida. It’s amazing. There are two more on the property if you guys wanted to check it out.
Hi there, this is Wileen (I go by Willy). We just watched this video and loved it. I think you should visit the The Fit Farmer - Mike Dickson 138K subscribers. They live in a yurt for years and with 3 children. They are located in North Carolina and have their homestead. I think you would enjoy them so much and learn a lot about yurts. They are putting up siding on the outside of their yurt, plus this year put in larger windows. You both would enjoy seeing what he plants he grows to sell to the restaurants. Also has like a community coop that pays so much and they are given food. May you two and your sweet little Sage and of course Lola have a blessed time in Vermont. All our love💛 and prayer 🙏
It's just a canvas tent with a fancy name. It's better than living outdoors but a plywood shack holds the temperature better. The labor shortage in the US reminds me of what is happening in southern Europe. Young people are tired of working for table scraps, so they are moving on to better opportunities in other places.
Thank you for being honest about the yurt. Those who profit from them, including those who have YT pages around living in one, won't tell you these things.
We are very much an artisanal state, here in Vermont. My father runs a small woodwork shop, my mother knits and crochets, makes artisanal breads and baked goods. I paint. There is a very deep niche for hand made products here in the green mountain state.
My son put up my yurt in the mountains of Utah in three days. It was a sixteen foot Colorado brand yurt--200 square feet. It was our vacation home for 10 years! I loved it, but it was very difficult to heat and cool. I eventually built a small 980 square foot house. We discussed alternative modes; straw bale, adobe, rammed earth, but ended up with the standard materials. It has been the perfect little house. The yurt became the storage shed.
Just fyi, you can't judge all yurts by the one you stayed in. They can actually be built much more solidly, with all of the amenities of a regular house, including plumbing and adequate ventilation. We regularly stay in yurts at state parks on the Oregon coast (during extremely wet weather), and have never seen any evidence of mold or gaps in the framing. The one thing you didn't experience in Vermont that you definitely would in Panama is the sound of rain on that canvas roof. I personally love it, but it is very loud until you get used to it.
Cool place!!! I know you guys will choose the right that’s best for your family in Panama. As far as the coffee they sell as being organic in alot of the U.S. I have always had a very good intuition about things and every time I try to buy organic ANYTHING It tells me I’m wasting my money because it’s not......I really think you will have no competition at all. Have a great day!! Happy Holidays and safe travels!!!!😊
What about a yurt with an outdoor kitchen? Also, I love the transition from talking about organic coffee not actually being regulated on if it's organic into your organic dinner...
Dry your clothes in a dryer not on your heater or your growing mold.and use your fan when your in the shower, the walls also need to be sealed or they suck in moist air. I know you guys know this but us dummies are still learning in Boston
I lived in a yurt in northern CA for 10+ years. If you wish to retain your sanity in a rainy place in a yurt, plan on building a wooden roof with asphalt shingles over the entire yurt so that when it rains you can hear yourself think.
Regarding organic foods. My neighbor worked for a big produce distributor. He said that “organic” is a myth. Just the way it is. Best to source local for truly organic produce.
@@bobtransvaal144 yes and quite often the bad looking/smaller unacceptable looking produce is labeled organic and sod at higher prices. It happens at fake farmers markets as well.
NO YURT! Not in Central America! It's rainforest area....too much rain and mold! And watching you make the workshop, I wanted to suggest islante so you could hear yourselves and movies when you then moved in there and didn't. So please use islante under the roofs due to so much noise pounding on metal roofs, if not you will wish you had! Same with Rodrigo's house, and all your homes! I warned you about snakes 1st too. Just keep grass short to try to keep snakes away with your new lovely baby Sadie! Loved her birthing and cudos Kaylee, you did a fabulous job! Hope to meet you all one day and you are all always welcome to visit here! Love you all and amazed as to all your accomplishments and beautiful spirits! Your neighbor in the jungle too!
Yurts can have windows to allow the air flow, in addition if you build your own you can ensure it is well insulated to keep in the cool or warm air. Just a thought
I grew up living in a yurt in the 80's in b.c Canada. 🇨🇦
Both my parents who are divorced live in yurts. They are very different designs. My dad's is very minimal. One open room concept. My mom's is more a cabin with a bedroom, bathroom and built out kitchen. They are both completely off grid. I have spent a lot of time in different yurts, in different climates. There are a lot of yurts on the west coast of B.C in the rain forest that hold up just fine. Im living in Oregon now.. there are so many beautiful yurts here,, and it's very rainy! There are endless ways to set them up. Just some food for thought. Not to say that you should have a yurt in Panama. Just that not all yurts are created equal. ❤
Does a typical yurt rattle loudly in the wind the way a workshop with a corrugated metal roof rattles in the wind?
Glad I read this comment. 👍
Just moved to Oregon, any memorable yurts 🛖 worth visiting in OR or WA?
We’re planning on buying some land and building a couple.
I'm about to start my yurt journey and live on N. California coast where it's pretty darn wet and moldy but doesn't get too cold. Looking at Yurta website because I remember something about felt wool being great for staving off mold. Any thoughts?
You didn't say if you checked for mold, the "rain forest" lacks the humility of the Southern US, & did you check all those yurts in B.C. for mold? My X husband got mold in his home, which caused him to get MS, & cancer, & killed him in his mid-50's Aug 2021. Not everyone will react the same to mold, & there are hundreds of different types, IMO, you're gambling with your life when you gamble with mold. Mold has destroyed much in body, in a completely different state than my X, who is the Father of my only child & was my best friend in spite of the divorce, & we met 1988, meaning I knew him my entire adult life with no words to express the hole his death left in my life & how deep my grief is. I didn't realize it was the mold & not the MS that killed him until I read mold causes MS. He had a stem cell transplant, overseas in one of the best hospitals in the world, but he didn't get better, because he still had undiagnosed mold in his system, so he continued to get worse & passed a few yrs later/I hope this helps someone somewhere because the role mold plays in illness in the US is significant, even with the best medical care they 99% of Drs will overlook it because they aren't trained to look for it, the studies are lacking & even the CDC is unclear on how many people are affected. Much Love All
Hey guys. Before scratching the Yurt idea, really research it. There are ways to vent, to put mezzanines in for bedrooms, to add bathrooms. After checking the options you may still not really want a yurt, but don't turn it down till you research it. You might be missing out on something. Glad you had a chance to get out with Sadie and Lola. Sadie is so responsive, it's all good. Stay safe and healthy.
Yes, Yurt kits can be bought hard sided, with metal roofs, windows, complete and ready to finish off inside. There are so many choices today. I wish they would research it further.
The larger ones have a polyurethane dome at the top that can be opened part of the way. Most come with windows, some with french doors. Nice Yurts are no slouch, they can be artistic and beautiful. Some have movable wall panels that can be detached, letting the owners change their configuration. One can always board or panel the yurt in, outside and inside. The collest thing about yurts to me is how their round design eliminates a lot of the supporting structural elements and costs for construction.
Jake and Nicole have one on Vancouver Island in a rainforest. It most certainly can be done without living in mold.
Do you live in a house or a yurt?
@@theredcurrent come over to UK love it thanks xx
I lived four years in Panama City, Panama. We had a cement home with air conditioning and still there was mold. It is a fact of life in that climate. Best wishes to you and your little community. I admire your spirit.
Yep. We had marine dehumidifiers there to keep the mold off our clothes.
I'm in Mexico with a rainy season, adobe house and the clothes still stink at the end of the rains. No getting around it.
@@jgoo4572 Jordan never put a tarp over the bus like a canopy, so yea, mold. I never quite understood that when the rainy season in Central America is fierce.
I find yurts most enjoyable when they're on property with gardens and gathering areas outside. I strive to be a minimalist, but as a homesteader with three children, there's only so much downsizing we can do until the kids are grown and gone. I can't imagine stuffing our crew of five, plus two dogs and two cats, into a yurt these days. Serious "We Bought A Zoo" vibes. 😂 Love & Light from Mississippi. Y'all stay safe and keep taking care of each other. ✌🏼💚
Yurt made for dry climates only not rainforest
@@chadfortman8098 I'm aware, although since I don't live anywhere near a rainforest, it's not information pertinent to me.
@@boondocksdragon8959 Maybe not pertinent to you but could be very pertinent to anyone thinking of building one in a rainy area like Boquete, Panama
And I do not think a Yurt would last a week with the high winds and rainfall you experience on your property in Panama you have already found that wood isn't even gonna work and steel beam structures is the most efficient..Really missing the Panama content kinda sad your not all there together.
Love that you guys are knocking off different styles of living. On your property you have said countless times that you are on hill and its crazy windy and with that in mind have you ever thought of building your house into your land, digging half of it into the hillside and windowing the other side with that awesome view, keeping the roof of it as flat green space. Just an idea that would be fantastic. Love the videos from the day you bought the bus, will continue to watch.
Like an earthship! They are amazing
I love Earthships sooooo much!!!!
Earthships are about the slowest means of travel I have ever seen. ;)
@@Amigatech 😂👍🏼
I think it is a good idea from a geothermal perspective except they get a ridiculous amount of rain in their location in Panama so not sure if that would be good either? Something to investigate for sure.
Have you ever thought of a Monolithic house or air-crete house. They are natural disaster proof, bug/critter proof, fire proof, mold proof, etc. You have enough people to help you build it. You might check into these structures.
Completely agree air Crete would be best option and it can be dome shaped
Yurts(actually called gers in mongolia) were developed for a nomadic lifestyle in a dry and windy environment. Doesn't suprise me that a ger that probably hasn't been moved in years vs the 4 times a year they are moved in mongolia is having mold issues. Also seems the canvas is cut differently from the traditional ger.
Probably had more to do with how this looked like just a layer of canvas on the wood frame. The traditional ger I worked with had a light liner, then a layer of felt, then 2 layers of canvas. I didn't stay in it, but layers like that (especially felt) would have a huge effect on moisture management, among other things...
New here. I just love your vlog. I'm a 70yrs. Old retired factory worker. Put in over 40 years in. If I could do it over I would live your dream. So glad I found you.
Enjoy your retirement. You have earned it! 💕
Be proud - and love every minute of retirement - you were there when we needed you most - TY FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND HARD WORK! SALUTE
I can’t get over how big Sadie is getting! I loved when Kaylee and Sadie were talking to each other so much that I had to rewind that part and watch it again.
My husband and I are living in a tiny house on wheels with our 1 month old newborn now while building our business! So many similarities between your life and ours ... makes it so fun to follow along on your journey! Stay well!
Mindi, Please start sharing video's if you wish - we'll follow along with you and yours as well...!
Aw Sadie is such a cutie. And to be verbalizing to that extent at that age is a great thing.
Yurt wasn't meant to be a permanent living space in cold humid climate. All the Mongolian and central Asian steppes are dry, get very cold in winter too, but not humid. They also never stay in one place. They migrate to warmer places, following the horses for greener pastures.
mold in rainy areas. build a yurt for fun but you need a house with roofed porches to keep moisture off the living area. wrap around roofed porches give you lots of outdoor time even when it rains(Boquete)
Please review your time in the Yurt while Kaylie is talking to Sadie & she vocalizes while looking at her mom. Go to minute: 6:45 When she says “Hi”. Sadie actually spoke her first three words, “I love you.” I’m a retired private duty pediatric nurse of 44 years & “Yes” babies talk early when their family, especially parents speak clearly to them, even as infants. Congrats Mom & Dad.
My two children, adults now, were vocalizing at 8 months and were very articulate toddlers. Early speech interactions makes for brilliant children. We’re Cajun from Louisiana & at least 5 times a day my inquisitive toddler would ask me questions saying, “Meh, why Mom?”
I really love monolithic domes because of durability, longevity, sustainability, termite proof, wind gust proof, Fire proof, mostly earthquake and tornado resilient, no need for a roof and once the structure is up all your work is protected inside. And DomeGaia will come to wherever you are and will provide a workshop for training resulting in your first dome built with expert training crew. Check them out while you are considering materials for your place in Panama. Love and hugs from Midwife Nana Kelli in Florida
Who wouldve known a structure designed for an arid and cold climate would not be ideal in a rainy climate.
I bet a geodesic dome home would be amazing for Panama. It would really help deflect the winds, ease of building while still having the shape of the yurt❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸
I love you guys so much 🙏❤️ I've been with you since you gave food to homeless people, it must have been in your first year on the road? Thanks for everything. Love and light from Sweden 🇸🇪❤️
I’ve stayed in a yurt many times in the mountains in the PNW…. They are super loud in the wind… LOUD!!!
I do understand why you don't want a Yurt, But there are different things that you can have in a Yurt, like A glass dome at the top of the roof that not only allows more light in but they can also open for ventilation, I have watched others that have built there own Yurt and the differences can be incredible. you can build a platform inside the yurt for something like seasonal clothes and tools, one couple also built a small bedroom cabin so they used the Yurt for eating, working, and relaxing in, just have a harder look into it before you dismiss the idea,
Absolutely. 👏
When my son was a little baby they had me feed him cereal and he began to sleep through the night. Just a thought 🙂
The sleep stuff really depends on whether she is going through a growth spurt or not...growing is hard and hungry work for a baby!❤️🌈 Sadie talking to Kaylee!! I love Woodstock, VT💚💜 My daughter lives just north of Woodstock, it is so fun visit there. Sad that so many establishments are hurting🙁😖 Perhaps a yurt would work as a guest house? Stay safe, be well and see ya next time👋👋👋
Oh gosh. I’m only 1/4 through video. You guys are so sweet. I’ll bet Sadie doesn’t care where she is at as long as you two are around. She is one lucky little girl.
I love how you are so down to earth with your baby and the joy over her. Way to go!!
So glad you did this video my grandkids are thinking of getting a yurt in Maine…Good to know the pros and cons. Shared 💚
I live in Maine. I think it’s too cold for a yurt.
It seems counterintuitive ecologically to be organic yet wrap every single veggie etc., in plastic. How is the chicken in Boom Boom chicken shipped?
Kids aren't like cement, they don't form and then never change. What you do may or may not influence her as long as you love her and each other and show respect for her she'll be her own person regardless of what you guys do.
That high wind at your place in Panama might tear a Yurt up.
Yay! It’s early morning in Arkansas and storming! Perfect way to wake up and get ready for work! Love you guys! Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁✨
I have to say, your channel is my favorite to watch! You guys are so loving cute and funny!
❤️ thank you bunches for being informative and fun! 🤗 Happy holidays to you and your family!🎄
Many US organic small farmers cannot afford to have regulatory agencies certify them. It makes it difficult for both the farmers who have to compete with the certified farms as well as for consumers who try to live organically.
I've heard yurts don't do well in high humid, wet, rainy, or windy climate areas so I'm not sure that would work in Panama.
Yeah,wrong location for yurt.
I'm so glad I found your channel. I think everything you guys are doing is just so cool. I wish I would of been more like the two of you when I was younger. I wish I could be adventurous enough to travel and just move out of the country to some beautiful place. I feel so stuck in life and where I am. Sadie is going to have such a wonderful life. I always feel so happy after watching . Thank you!
Me too
I agree! Live your life and travel, and be adventurous! Wish I had.
Hello! I have been watching yall since the early days & took a break from Social Media while cruising around the U.S. for 16 months. I lost track of you guys when u were having an issue with the name of your channel & came back right after your purchased your farm in Panama. It has been so cool catching back up with your journey & watching the family grow. I feel like I started watching young 20 somethings who are now adults raising your family. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow & succeed at your dreams. Thank you for sharing!
You will not regret spending every moment with your child as they r such a blessing & their time as a baby goes by so quick! It seems like I blinked & my boys r 28 & 27 yrs old.
I wanted to wish you both a Merry Christmas & successful New Year 2022! Love you guys ! 🌲🍾🥰
Saddie talked, and said alot! She said HI, and much more! I cracked up at Mom's laugh after their conversation!! Too cute!! Loved your Adventure Blog today. Never been to Vermont, it was fun to see the town even if closed down!! Thanks for the fun...🎁❤🎄🐾🎅👼🤶🧑🎄
Thank you for the help, I was researching YURTS to get out of a moldy environment! And my X husband died Aug 2021 from MS caused by mold, because the MS was treated with a stem cell replacement, but the mold wasn't treated properly & continued to cause to damage until it killed him. If you are reading this please research disseminated mold disease, it is not just people with suppressed immune systems who are severely affected by mold, it may be the type of mold, the length of time exposed, the method of exposure, but it can kill a perfectly healthy immune system by causing MS, cancer, etc etc. You may have saved a life here. I'm already suffering from severe mold disease, I hope you removed your baby & family ASAP from any moldy drafts, walls, etc. I was friends with my X all of my adult life, it's a terrible needless way to lose someone you love so much. Much Love All
Sadie is such a lucky little girl to have you two as parents. You both give her all of your attention when you talk to her. That is so wonderful! Her little eyes are just focused on your faces. She is already trying to make sounds. I think travel and different places is good for little ones, As long as at least one parent is present. I am exited to be on this adventure with you! ❤️
Even in a house, you have to open a window occasionally. I moved into a rented flat where the previous tenant never opened the windows. That night, it was freezing. In the morning, there waterfalls coming down the windows. I had a dehumidifier running day and night for two years to get the place bone-dry.
Great video. All homes eventually get some mold growing either inside or outside. I wipe down our bathroom walls and ceiling a couple times a year with a wet rag and a spray bottle of Mold Armor. The mold wipes off easily. Mold or moss grows on the north sides of tree as well as on the aluminum siding of my home. Wiping it down with Mold Armor is done easily. There's really no such thing as a completely maintenance free home. If you really want to be proactive, you don't have to wait until you see mold, you can wipe things down several times a year or however long you determine works in your area.
This Altieri Coffee is excellent guys. Love having my coffee while watching the Nomads.
Just sold my house in Florida moving into the smoky mountains buying land, I’m either gonna put a yurt there, a 40 foot fifth wheel or build a small cabin. I really want to do the yurt but what worries me most is somebody can simply cut a hole and break. I have a lot of nice things!
If you take the time to learn how to properly use a woodstove you can get them to burn thru the night. Most people I have watched here on you tube are very novice at it and try putting very minimal wood intot he stove. The idea is to have a bank of coals so you really need to fill it up with wood and when burning good and hot then close the flue half way or 2/3 so that it keeps burning for hours and hours. Take the time to learn how a woodstove works and you will be surprised at the duration and heat you can get from them. Great video keep em coming!
I am enjoying seeing Sadie change and fill out. She looks healthy and happy. I love how Lola kisses Sadie. Stay healthy and happy. Have a Blessed Merry Christmas too!
My baby is 10 months old and at most she sleeps for 5 hours. And I feel soooo good when she does! It’s amazing how energized I can feel with 5 hours of sleep after being sleep deprived for months lolol. Sadie is so cute! I love seeing all my favorite RUclipsrs with babies 🥰
STAY STRONG - this too shall pass! ^5
Kaylee is amazing at expressing emotion. The way Saddie reacts is amazing. She’s already sooo aware. Marvellous job mum&dad !
Loved watching the baby moments! I have 3 kids and the baby times were probably the hardest but the coolest/cutest. Just the most heartwarming thing I've watched all year probably. Thanks for sharing! And may God Bless and God protect you.
Thank you for sharing your experiance with "organic" coffee.
Loved Sadie try to talk to Mom!
💕Sadie melts my heart ❣️ It’s so much fun watching your beautiful little family💞. Much love from 🇨🇦
We live in a geodesic dome in Volcan, Panama! Love it, but definitely learned some things in the process! 🥰 BUT, I agree, I'm looking forward to my permanent real house, made from concrete and metal. Domes are great Airbnb's, but have a few hiccups to work thru when living in full time. Especially in Panama. 😊
My sister has a yurt next to her cabin in WA. It's only a bedroom with a coffee maker and micro fridge. I never thought to look for mold, but I'll keep an eye out for it. Thank you for the warning.
We've never experienced staying in a yurt but we would love to try it! Very interested in tiny home living 😍
FYI as an L&D nurse we learned some about car seat safety. I see you have the baby's carseat handle up while driving. It needs to be down. In a car crash the car seat needs to go flat against the back of the seat to cradle the baby inside.
Excellent observation and kind consideration and advice! ^5
I know this was to them but thank you for bringing your observations up. Very considerate of you. I will pass this on to all new mother's. Thank you I see this alot so I was thinking it was correct. Oooops!!! You have a nice afternoon 😊.
Think about the privacy you’ll need when your older and she is older.
Adults need their own space and so do kids.
There is a working farm in Shenandoah VA called Cair paravel Farm. They have a luxury yurt. It is 2 stories and legit luxury. Full kitchen with stainless steel, dishwasher. We stayed there two summers ago. it is beautiful! It has a separate bedroom and bathroom plus a loft bedroom. It will give you a different idea of yurt living!
Consumption plastic plastic....
Sorry, we don't do cold, got over that decades ago. Its 71 degrees at 8 am with a high today of 82 sunny and a real beach day as were in West Palm Beach Fl. Haven't had to put shoes on in days as shoes are optional here
U guys r parent having 3 military base 2 miles from Air field my mom gave me one gd advice...when Sadie sleeps don't turn the sound in ur house where ur at in otherwise we never turn sound off bonus when my kids from birth till I guess 8 yrs stationed there the sleep thru everything u guys r living the life .love ur family and all ur adopted family on the farm
The good thing with a baby bassinet you can hang it from the ceiling to keep them off the floor so they're warmer and easy rocking/swinging!
Love the green Chef, HATE that everything is wrapped separately in plastic😣
I came here to say that exact message! What’s the point in being green and organic if you then wrap everything in plastic!
A steel or aluminium trailer with sides that fold down to form a circular yurt platform is a cool idea. Ive seen a video of someone who has already made a 5m circular trailer yurt platform.
Darn guys...I love you more with each video you post. You bring such genuine joy, happiness and love! If there are two people that are more compatible, I don't know where they are. You're going to be such great parents to Sadie and hopefully her future siblings. The only thing wrong with this video is it was too short.
I think a modified earthship is the best option for building a house. They take care of you, it's not just walls.
Merry Christmas!
Observation: You guys are like one person! You finish each other's sentences! That is so cool! So yurts don't actually suck, right?
Imagine the sound of the wind hitting the canvas siding
Fun fact: a lot of coffee farmers cannot afford USDA organic certification, or don’t want to use the money on a certification when it could be used to pay laborers/improve farms/etc. However, most specialty grade coffee is organic simply because the farms can’t afford to spray pesticides on their plants.
Caffeine is also a natural pest repellent, so there’s less of a need to spray coffee plants with pesticides!
Source: I’m a career barista with a fascination for coffee sourcing.
Bnb's are not the best examples for yurt living experiences lol.
1. The owners cheap out on everything, because the goal is to make as much money with spending the least.
2. If you want yurt living, get double insulated walls, roof and floor. With a reflective heat layer as well.
3. use a medium to large wood stove for heating. You can get and/or build your own divider walls if you want to section off your space.
My son was conceived on a camping trip and started camping and sleeping through the night at 2 weeks old. He is now 33 and has a 4-year-old boy that he takes camping. The things they are exposed to stick with them. If you have two children though, they will both react differently.
None of my 5 kids slept through the night for months and months!
It appears that the two elders of the three have a difference of opinion on whether the eldest male ever lost things in the bus. That story would fit nicely into one of your videos. Love you guys. Thanks.
You guys make such a great team! And did you notice that Lola even seems to enjoy the nomadic lifestyle - she sits up in the car and watches out the window - that was cute to see - most dogs stand up but she was just sitting there like a person would sit :)
Too windy ,for yurt or dome…
Imagine the wind
shaking that thing all night long…🤭
It's been a minute since watching one of y'alls videos, you guys look great as a family. Congratulations on tour bundle of joy.
You can build interior wall inside in a yurt. There are many on you tube and other on line sites. The baby just keeps getting cuter and cuter.
Good choice on skipping a yurt for your home. Because it’s a tent, can you imagine how loud it would be inside when it’s pouring rain?! 🤭
You have a awesome family. You're truly blessed
I've lived on the humid southeast coast of the US for 75 years . Yes, there is mold/mildew in abundance. Certain types of building materials seem to show it clearly but generally it is everywhere. Inside a house it seems to be more problematic. Not only is it unsightly but unhealthy when disturbed. Yet we eat or consume it daily as it lurks on most of our exposed food.
Since you have several years of living in "alternative" housing, 2 nights in an American Yurt has certainly added to your experience. I love your curiosity.
A fable to follow. When I started backpacking on the east coast, I made the wrong choices for a tent, bedding, clothing including boots, based on a lack of experience and knowledge. I used what the outfitter(I think he sold cars on his off days). recommended. That was expensive advice. My conclusion is that it is best to get on the trail where you plan to hike and during the seasons you plan to hike and ask in real time other very experienced hikers, your age , about equipment, clothing , shoes and food. If I wanted to live in a particular part of Panama:coastal, mountains ,foothills, I WOULD OBSERVE THE SURROUNDINGS AND TALK TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE LIVED THERE MANY YEARS. PEOPLE IN VERMONT can get you started in coffee, cheese and maple syrup. They don't know a darn thing about Panama. Neither would you ask a Mongolian or a Turk about the best type of house for Panama. Good luck. Someone else commented that all yurts are not equal. A SIDE STORY: please indulge me. A friend close to my age wanted to sell his inland family house and 70 acres to a developer. He loved the coast of NC and had spent many vacations there. He wanted to take his profits and move to the coast. I laughed to myself inside. On his last visit to the coast a serious hurricane hit the island where he was staying. This fella, was a paratrooper in Viet Nam as well as a police officer; a tough guy. He said he had never been so scared while the hurricane tore up the vacation island. After selling the property he now lives 4 miles from the house he sold to the developer. Do your proper research.
I must say that I always fast forward through promo ads on every channel except yours. You know how to make things interesting so it doesn't feel like an ad. Thanks!
Love your channel, and following you along on your adventures. You are both inspiring people, love how you are creating a community down in panama. Not to be a grouchy old lady, but i have to say am a little shocked at how much plastic is involved in the green chef meal. There must be a way to reduce that.
The attitude and energy, personality, you both have is great. Trying to enjoy every moment and adventure in life is a great way to live.
I just moved into a yurt on a 10 acre farm in Loxahatchee Groves, Florida. It’s amazing. There are two more on the property if you guys wanted to check it out.
Hi there, this is Wileen (I go by Willy). We just watched this video and loved it. I think you should visit the
The Fit Farmer - Mike Dickson 138K subscribers. They live in a yurt for years and with 3 children. They are located in North Carolina and have their homestead. I think you would enjoy them so much and learn a lot about yurts. They are putting up siding on the outside of their yurt, plus this year put in larger windows. You both would enjoy seeing what he plants he grows to sell to the restaurants. Also has like a community coop that pays so much and they are given food. May you two and your sweet little Sage and of course Lola have a blessed time in Vermont. All our love💛 and prayer 🙏
Love following you three and enjoying your great times together. Still think Kaylee is a gorgeous young mother with a beautiful smile!! ❤️
It's just a canvas tent with a fancy name. It's better than living outdoors but a plywood shack holds the temperature better.
The labor shortage in the US reminds me of what is happening in southern Europe. Young people are tired of working for table scraps, so they are moving on to better opportunities in other places.
Thank you for being honest about the yurt. Those who profit from them, including those who have YT pages around living in one, won't tell you these things.
We are very much an artisanal state, here in Vermont. My father runs a small woodwork shop, my mother knits and crochets, makes artisanal breads and baked goods. I paint. There is a very deep niche for hand made products here in the green mountain state.
My son put up my yurt in the mountains of Utah in three days. It was a sixteen foot Colorado brand yurt--200 square feet. It was our vacation home for 10 years! I loved it, but it was very difficult to heat and cool. I eventually built a small 980 square foot house. We discussed alternative modes; straw bale, adobe, rammed earth, but ended up with the standard materials. It has been the perfect little house. The yurt became the storage shed.
Organic labels are majority a scam. For people who don’t understand agriculture.
How so? I see a major difference in produce quality with organic.
@@CosmicTruthTellercap
I grow organic because synthetic genetically modified is definitely not good or natural. Ill pay the 100x for my health
Beautiful family. Prayers and Blessings.
Just fyi, you can't judge all yurts by the one you stayed in. They can actually be built much more solidly, with all of the amenities of a regular house, including plumbing and adequate ventilation. We regularly stay in yurts at state parks on the Oregon coast (during extremely wet weather), and have never seen any evidence of mold or gaps in the framing. The one thing you didn't experience in Vermont that you definitely would in Panama is the sound of rain on that canvas roof. I personally love it, but it is very loud until you get used to it.
Cool place!!! I know you guys will choose the right that’s best for your family in Panama. As far as the coffee they sell as being organic in alot of the U.S. I have always had a very good intuition about things and every time I try to buy organic ANYTHING It tells me I’m wasting my money because it’s not......I really think you will have no competition at all. Have a great day!! Happy Holidays and safe travels!!!!😊
What about a yurt with an outdoor kitchen? Also, I love the transition from talking about organic coffee not actually being regulated on if it's organic into your organic dinner...
Dry your clothes in a dryer not on your heater or your growing mold.and use your fan when your in the shower, the walls also need to be sealed or they suck in moist air. I know you guys know this but us dummies are still learning in Boston
I've also been curious about yurts. Thanks for the insights.
I lived in a yurt in northern CA for 10+ years. If you wish to retain your sanity in a rainy place in a yurt, plan on building a wooden roof with asphalt shingles over the entire yurt so that when it rains you can hear yourself think.
Regarding organic foods. My neighbor worked for a big produce distributor. He said that “organic” is a myth. Just the way it is. Best to source local for truly organic produce.
I once visited a banana plantation near Puerto Armuelles in Panama. The only difference between organic and non-organic is the sticker.
@@bobtransvaal144 yes and quite often the bad looking/smaller unacceptable looking produce is labeled organic and sod at higher prices. It happens at fake farmers markets as well.
NO YURT! Not in Central America! It's rainforest area....too much rain and mold! And watching you make the workshop, I wanted to suggest islante so you could hear yourselves and movies when you then moved in there and didn't. So please use islante under the roofs due to so much noise pounding on metal roofs, if not you will wish you had! Same with Rodrigo's house, and all your homes! I warned you about snakes 1st too. Just keep grass short to try to keep snakes away with your new lovely baby Sadie! Loved her birthing and cudos Kaylee, you did a fabulous job! Hope to meet you all one day and you are all always welcome to visit here! Love you all and amazed as to all your accomplishments and beautiful spirits!
Your neighbor in the jungle too!
I’ve some yurts that are two floors! They can can be properly ventilated and free from moisture and mold. You can see some of them on RUclips!
that kid said "Hi" back to mom! So young and already picking up on words.
Nice to see you guys again, my gosh the baby is getting big, they grow so quickly
Yurts can have windows to allow the air flow, in addition if you build your own you can ensure it is well insulated to keep in the cool or warm air. Just a thought