Now THAT'S what I call the American dream! It's not having a good job & living in a big house, it's seeing America and adventuring with your family and & living a simple, comfortable life in peace and happiness.
Great story, great editing. Follow your dream, the Lord will guide your steps along the way, when problems come up, just say Lord help us, and HE WILL!!!
First of all, what a beautiful video. Well Well Done. Your hearts and our hearts will ever be entwined. We had seriously looked at North Carolina also but we all land where God wants us. We are thrilled for your marriage, your family, your new homestead in your future. There will be a path between us for the rest of our lives. Love you so much.
we've become entangled in both your families ...lol...we are in Maritimes of Canada and just felt so excited for your choice...and between hubby and me...I guessed North Carolina ages back!!! God bless!
@HollarHomestead? *TIP? PLEASE PIN this one at the Top of your videos or your at your about page. I'll tell you why, First I think it will draw you in more subs. Because It's such A "GREAT " video.. It Touched my heart so much from the beginning and brought tears to eyes hearing your story. It's so well done that you should PIN it to the Top of your video page because it tells what journey is Really all about. ❤️ I had seen this vid before, BUT had to hunt it down to share with my husband. I couldn't remember the name of this one so made it kinda hard.
You guys are so awesome. You're not going to regret this. North Carolina is a such great place to raise a family and build a homestead. We've been homeschooling our four girls on our 60 acres in central North Carolina for almost 14 years. Now all you need is some land, chickens, and hogs!
What a beautiful story, told magnificently. I am so proud of you, though I have no right to be. 😊. I have been touched by your honesty throughout this journey. So often as Christians we feel like we need to act like we have it all together, when the reality is that we're all sinners struggling each day to hold on to what is truly important in this crazy world. What you have done is so counter-intuitive to all that the world teaches, yet you have emerged so much stronger as a couple, as individuals, and as a family. What wonderful examples you are to your sons, and to all of us. When you trust God's lead enough to walk off the cliff, He will bless you beyond your wildest imagination. I know He will continue to bless you all abundantly, as you continue to walk along the path He has chosen for you. 😊❤️
I was rooting for Michigan. But, I've said for more than a year now that Ashville, NC is THE Center of the Homesteading Universe. MUCH success and well wishes on the next step in this journey! You all deserve the best. (Ah, heck, you're Southerners now -Y'ALL deserve the best!!!!)
I love hearing about how ppl end up in this life, it is a way of life....your story is not that much dissimilar than me and my wife, we are making our change as well and we are old!! I'm so glad you saved your family.
Wonderful choice!!! I’m so glad your family was able to heal and grow and find a place to call home. But Meg, lets talk about the real star of this video, your editing skills!!!!! Girl you nailed everything about this micro doc. Great job❣️❣️❣️
Welcome to North Carolina. If you want to you need to travel NC and check out at least the western part of this great state before you settle down. I've traveled from Florida all the way to Seattle and even spent over two weeks in Alaska and I don't believe I could call any other place home. My wife and I live in Surry county which borders Virginia. When you find a place be sure and find you a great church to attend. God has so much to offer you through his son Jesus Christ and getting to see most of the U.S. You witnessed first hand God's beautiful handi work on this planet. Y'all take care and God bless.
I cried so much during this video. I'm an RN with 2 jobs 2 kids and have been married 16 years and we just bought our first house. I've recently taken up gardening and found Roots and Refuge. The grind is taking all of us down and I'm/WE aren't happy. I hope I find the courage to change my own journey. Thanks for the inspiration.
Awsome guys that was the best 50 plus min I have spent o, RUclips in over a year and we are going to be neighbors. If you need any help message me and I'm thier I'm in TN but only 30 min from Ashville area have tools will travel. Congrats
What a wonderful story, it warms my heart to see so much of the youth of today seeking out a better life for themselves. You will never doubt that you have done the right thing for both of you as well as you beautiful children. Y’all have given me hope in that there’s hope that today’s young people have a positive direction instead of the spoiled entitled youth I have encountered lately. I pray that the rest of your lives you will live in the peace you have found and prosper forever. I hope to meet you one day. This old guy is looking at homesteading as well inspired by you and many others that anyone can. Just do it. Good luck and love each other as no one can.
Congratulations on your decision! North Carolina is a beautiful place and fits your needs perfectly. I've got a lot of great memories from backpacking, climbing, canoeing/kayaking in that area. You'll love it there, and best of all, you are still close enough to visit us in Sweet Home Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia etc. Welcome to the SOUTH! Now get busy....:)
Congratulations !!! Thank you for taking us along on your journey. Now on to the sequel, “Finding Home Land”. You found your home state, now to find your home. Can’t wait to see what you pick.
Thanks so much for allowing me to go on a vacation with y'all and you payed for all.😱What a lovey trip and such beauty👏You made everything so much fun.Your boys are really precious you never hear anything while traveling💋❤️🙏
All of us in NC knew it. The way you talked about it after FINALLY leaving the Rhodes'. You will find a great home here. I'm in the coastal plains area and I'm in love with it so dont shy away from us here.
Congratulations Meg and Ben. North Carolina is a beautiful state. Your journey has been amazing and inspiring, so glad you listened to your heart and your marriage has grown stronger through these months of healing. It is a scary thing to make that first step toward the unknown, but when God is your pilot He will always see you through; He is so good!! You two are an amazing couple and I know you will be happy in your homesteading. God Bless🤗
Congratulations Meg and Ben! North Carolina will be great for you! I hope that Virginia was a close second, but you'll surely be up to visits for HOA and nearby friends. Its not too far away!
Welcome to North Carolina. I've lived here on my Grand Parents farm in Southern Rutherford co. for 59 years. Count myself very special being born here. I started farming this property in 1986 and we didn't have internet or Google for help. The last 3 years found Justin and Rebecca, they have been a blessing with information. So proud of your family. Best wishes for success and hope to meet you in person some day.
Congratulations on finding the place that makes your heart sing!! 🎵 Being close to Justin and Becca and Art and Bri will be a great help and source of information as you get started!! Thanks for sharing your journey; I’m glad you healed your family, as well. Even if you had not found your forever homestead, at least you re-found your forever home...together.
So excited for y'all - we are in Western NC (Vale), and yes, our hearts sing here! Welcome, from all of us at Saginaw Valley South Farm (Tuckey Family)!!!
Watched 30 things to know about you back in 2016? I have a Production/Manufacturing Engineering background and worked with a LOT of machine shops over my former career as a Sr. Buyer. Takes talent and patience to be a precision machinist. Takes talent to knit your heart out and start cottage businesses. Takes faith, love and Providence to raise a family and share/honor all the aspects of six individuals. What makes you consider yourself boring ?? You have all the dynamics of living the good life and NC is a wonderful fit for your dreams. Unless a black bear is high tailing after me, my anxiety episodes pretty much vanished into the sunset, Meg, once I set foot in the countryside... Looking forward to seeing you both become grounded in the land. Its been a rush and a blessing to be part of the Mother Earth Lifestyle. We settled and built our current woodland home in 2016. Still working on it. Hayed our first 1,000 bales this season. 6,000 to go! Quite the journey for Jim and I and for your family!
I'm watching your video thinking OMG they just did what we are planning on doing. We live in Grass Valley and are leaving in September. We are working our way back to Ohio. Thank you for the inspiration.
What a love story. One of the greatest stories I have ever heard. You can’t buy this. Just found you guys. So hope to meet y’all one day! Peace out....
.... first thing first... ABSOLUTELY beautiful and unique production on this video meg....next: i just want to say that i am SO very happy and grateful that i did go back to the very beginning of you'alls videos...to see your journey from the very start..i have both laughed & cried been afraid for y'all...been STUPID excited for y'all...the WHOLE gambit of emotions...and been both enthralled and absolutely AMAZED at the sheer beauty of not only our nation's landscape and structures...but at the ABUNDANCE of wonderful..&...ecclectic.. variety of humans that will forever be imprinted on NOT only you'alls hearts..[btw i MUST add...Miss Charlotte is my ACTUAL hero!] but mine as well. So very happy for ALL 6 of you'all that you were both brave enough and adventurous enough to experience this roamstead pilgrimage... that will provide the most wonderful memories for generations to come... i'm also excited and intrigued to continue on with you..on your new hollar homestead journey ......as always... best of luck &love & ☮️....STAY true to yourselves ! .... tracee and bo/leroy brown
I grew up near Waterton National Park which is connected to Glacier Park on the Canadian side. I have to say it’s one of my favourite places on earth. There is one trail that you can take that goes into Glacier. From there you can take a boat ride back to Waterton.
More than anything I love that you guys have shown others that fighting to restore your marriage mattered more than the things you have. And you will always look back on this adventure and it will give you joy time and time again as you remember. May others be inspired by the courage you have shown in doing something drastic to restore your family.
I have been with you from the beginning and my spirit has merged with yours, there have been so many tender moments and yes, I have had many tears over such beautiful moments, God has blessed you both, by bringing you together, you are a very special women, such courage, such tenacity, doing this and looking after 4 lovely boys, wow, that takes, guts, and for hubby to give up work is really scary, but you saved your marriage, look after her, she is so precious and you are so lucky.
I am sitting in the middle of Kansas City in my urban homestead in the making and am in tears from this video. Your family is so precious and I have been following you for quite a while now and have been captivated by your sweet family!!! My husband and I have celebrated 47 years of marriage on New Years Eve and have lived in the city and the country and there is no place like rural America. There is nothing like landing in a place on an adventure and finding the acre of ground you own in the middle of a small town in North Missouri ( 400 pop.) has the most fertile soil at your fingertips. We have dug as deep as 4 feet down and it was all topsoil. I miss that place but now we have new challenges and finding your videos has put a spark in the purpose and a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing your life with me!!!
Wow! What a wonderful video and a beautiful testimony still in motion! Fell in love with you guys right off the bat. Prayers that the Lord opens doors and continues to bless your beautiful family. I'll be watching and praying. 🙏
Woohoo! I have to tell you, this is the 1st time a have sat through an almost hour long vlog. You did an amazing job putting this together. So many trials and tribulations. And so happy for you that this journey pulled you all so close together again. Congratulations! You both seemed to really enjoy North Carolina, so I wasn't surprised.(sorry) Happy New Year and I wish you all of the best.
Kudos to you guys. I'm a native Californian and left it in 1990. The world is a big place and the journey of leaving Southern California was sad but opened our eyes and looking back so glad we did. California real estate gave us the ability to make our way out and we are grateful. Ohio is our home east side of Cincinnati. Thanks for sharing your journey.
I came on to you a week ago, and after watching your vlogs about your remodel of your home I found this vlog. On this journey with you has brought me to tears. Not many of us get a second chance and most of us have not seen much of the United States. I'm from Chicago and my forever hubby is from Denver. He was in the Navy for 8 years and has been around the world. I used to have him tell me stories of his travel. I missed out On travel but I'm happy. I have my kids and 11.5 grandchildren. Your sons are very lucky to have seen so much in their young lives. They will have stories to tell their partners one day. A side note about kids and travel. Two of my grandkids. Alexis 16 and Cameron 14 want to London, Paris, Cancun and Mexico City this summer. Talk about a trip!
I'm 57, retired from the Navy. Seen the world. But when you cried at the Grand Canyon, so did I. I haven't seen that yet. I know I will again once I finally get there. I can't wait to start our journey in a couple of years. You guys are awesome and such an inspiration. Thanks
What a beautiful story....as you both spoke, I saw GOD's hand in all of it!!!!! HE was guiding you and fixing everything on the way. You are fearless and so humble. GOD bless you all in Messiah Yeshua. Thank you for sharing your awesome journey with us. Much love from all of us in Texas. Now your new story starts, we wait.............
The wife is a new but HUGE fan. She sat and eatched this video and just picked her jaw off the ground. She loves your courage, your pluck, your transparency, and love how you are an inspiration. I finally watched it myself and have to say, I am just.....floored. Thank you for showing me that we are on the right course. Love y'all. Blessings from John & Terry.
PRAISE JESUS!!! The way you were talking I so afraid you were going to say Michigan. And when you said NC my heart leaped for joy... You kids will do well there without a doubt. Now where in NC are you looking to be? Okay I've got a million questions as I'm sure everyone of us that love you kids do.. But there's one thing I've learned in all my years is, All things will be reviled in time... So just let me say how VERY PROUD I am of you kids. and thank you for taking me on this journey with you. You kids are doing what I dreamed of doing so many years when I was younger. But life didn't work out for me that way. I've got this disease called Rambling Fever and there's no known cure for it... But God has used it for HIS glory over the many years... Well I'm so happy God has lead you kids to the place/state where HE is going to prosper you kids. I know without a doubt that God is going to open all the right doors for you kids to walk through and be in HIS divine will for your lives. God has blessed you kids so much over these past months I'm excided to see all the blessings HE has instore for the rest of your lives... Life is so awesome when your walking in God's divine will. So I'll be here praying for you kids and looking forward to your next video. Much love and prayers... BBE...
Watched your video because I was curious about the title Have watched more now, and think you are two very brave people It is awesome to see that you have found each other again and started over fresh I think your trip showed your family the beauty of your country something that stays with you forever Thanks for taking us along And greetings from the Netherlands Hans
This was Beautifully put together. We live in CA... and we desperately want to leave. Its the place we grew up in but don’t like what its become. We want the same things you want. Hopefully soon, we’ll be looking for our forever home just as you are doing. Ask HIM where HE wants you. He will lead you. God bless you beautiful family!
You DID what I DREAM to do! Leave California, and build a homestead, where we can be free. This movie made me laugh, made me cry, and really inspired me. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. I'm so happy you found your home.
This is classic! You are the preeminent American, California exodus pioneers of this century. I thank you for your story - the most pertinent and real adventure story of these times - and wish your whole family the best in a new life, forever.
I wanted to make a comment after my first viewing, but I couldn't stop feeling overwhelmed. I personally felt so connected to your story. You guys do a excellent job on not only expressing your hearts and the video was priceless. I feel so blessed to witness your story and the strength is giving me. I'm honored to be apart of all of this. Thanks so much. Pammie from Chicago IL
I found you all through roots and refuge. Congratulations on finding your new forever home. I live in East TN and love it here, so I can totally understand the draw to Western N.C.
Eeekk!! I'm so stinking happy. You made my night and the last 10 months have been amazing. I want to be your sister!!! I want to come visit. Lol. Even though we have not met. I love how humble and kind you both your. Wow....I cant wait to see the upcoming videos. I'm a follower til the end!!! God Bless you!! Big Hugs!!!
What an adventure and what a transformation. Your family has seen more of America in 10 months than most Americans will see in their lifetimes. The growing Homesteading movement is encouraging to witness. There is no better way to raise a family IMO. Like the call to Homeschooling 35 or so years ago when my children were young this seems the next phase and I believe the Heart of God Himself. Many Blessings be upon your heads. Happy and prosperous new year and beyond.
God Bless you Folks! So glad to see you met Crazy CA for your Dream Property. When you set out in faith, New Beginnings and Healing comes to the soul. I love that you took a retreat and time to relax before jumping into Homesteading. So many people Romanticize this lifestyle. Not understanding the Udder Work and lungs days of Manure, cuts, bruises and frustrations when plans dony pan out. Gods Blessings on you and Yours.
I dont have words to Express how much this video meant to me. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful. What a blessing to your children and to your future that your stopped life... paused... and rebuilt. I wish I would have known when you were in my neck of the woods! I would have loved to host you on my homestead in north idaho. Glad you stayed with roots and refuge farm... cant wait to see more of your adventures.
If you ever get near Dover, OH, the Warther carved train museum is a must see. There are scaled models of several trains, including Lincoln's funeral train--all done by a guy without even a high school education. Your kids would have a ball
Oklahoma is where we settled too. From the southeast to Oklahoma and the freedom was where God Sent Us. No doubt about it. We are happy you have found a place to start again at. Just keep God first in your life and he will guide you. He gave us the earth to tend to and care for. We only reap the rewards from caring for His creation.
back in early 2004 I was working as a travel nurse and we bought an RV as my stipend paid the note on the RV. We stayed in Maine and while their we ate Maine Lobster, we traveled to Boston and you know we drove around and looked for tea and found no one had tea in Boston. None of the restaurants or bars offered tea to drink at all. It blew us away cuz we're from Texas and lemme tell ya we drink sweet tea like water here. Also especially cuz of the Boston Tea Party and nobody in Boston drank tea? just baffled me! haha thnx for sharing gosh I am enjoying your story bless you kids I so enjoyed listening of your travels. I am so proud you from your home. My hubby of 40 yrs and I want to travel again before we get to old and debilitated to do it. You did an amazing job on your video.
I live 15 minutes from Garden of the Gods! We're just waiting for the perfect piece of land to present itself to us so we can live out our dreams. Keep at it! Sometimes when you feel like you are being buried, you're being planted for something better!
Wonderful vlog! I live in and love the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, but LOVE western North Carolina- you have made a fabulous choice, and wish you all the very best as you build your very own homestead in a beautiful part of our country! (I also agree with what you said about Glacier National Park- WOW!!!)
I knew it!! So happy for you guys! It's been a joy watching you from the chicken urban Cali home to the road ramblin crew you are. I hope NC will be all you need to contribute building where these long miles have led you... hearts and home. God bless!!
So excited for your family! We're in Southern California, and we've been talking about moving for a few years. NC calls me 💚 Sending blessings for your new journey
That was an amazing trip of a lifetime. Wow. Congratulations on finally finding your homestead and good luck in the future. You are both courageous. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. Hugs, Julia
Congratulations Ben, Meg and family! Togetherness is such a blessing. Hold on to it, GOD Bless you all in your new homestead community in North Carolina. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your homestead adventure 😉😊
What an amazing journey for your family. So cried, happy tears. I will keep you all in my prayers always. You can so do this. Hugs and blessings. So happy for you. :) I watch the Rhodes family all the time. So feel like apart of the family lol Now I can watch you guys too. Woo Hoo.
What an amazing journey! I'm glad you found a home state, but i'm even happier that you found home in your marriage and family because that is priceless! congratulations to you all.
Fantastic video guys 👍🏻 America sure is a wonderful country, I would love to visit one day! Congratulations on North Carolina, looks like a beautiful decision, looking forward to seeing the beginning of your roots 😃
Yay! That's a great state, I agree! My oldest brother and his family lived there for a while, and I loved visiting them. Great choice! So glad your trip went well over all and you made some amazing friends and memories! ❤️ -Cindy
Hurry Up...Come nestle your big hearts into the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains!!!♡♡♡ Your journey is just beginning!!! Blessing covering & through you all!!! Love your video.
I’m so glad I got to meet y’all at the HOA convention! And I’m also so glad that you found a place that speaks to your soul! Prayers and blessings to y’all as you look for the perfect property for your family! Congratulations, Hollars! You made it!
I just had to pause this great video and tell you that what you are doing is wonderful. I saw the video where you found your home and am looking for more. I do wish the videos were numbered. I am so glad that with a beautiful smile you two have chosen to #PressOnRegardless.
North Carolina is an amazing place! We live there for a year but came back home to KY to be close to family. Great video! So happy you found the place to call home.
We left Calif ad AZ over 40 yrs ago for Arkansas! Green grass, trees and lots of water! I have never had regrets about that! thanks for a beautiful video, showing places I visited with my parents so long ago.
That was sooooooo beautiful! Tears of joy at the end! Thank you for such beautiful photography, wonderful editing and music, inspiration, and great entertainment! Going to share with many......God bless, bless your new season and new adventure. Looking very forward to watching the planting of your family and the establishment of your dream. Wow!
What a beautiful family you are! I found you through Justin Rhodes tonight. He linked your page and I am so happy I found it. My husband and I moved to TN when we retired 10 years ago. We had lived in So. Calif. most of our lives and wanted and needed to get out of the rat race. Sadly my husband passed away 2 years ago. My son lives with me so I am not completely alone. I live in NE TN, so very close to Asheville! When your last stop was in TN I thought you might settle there. NC is a great choice for you. My daughter lives in NC, between Greensboro and Winston Salem. She comes and visits often. I am looking forward to all of your new videos and I wish you all the best.
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey all the way from Perth Australia. I am soooo looking forward to watching you plant your roots and build your homestead. Happy New Year and may 2019 be all you want it to be!
Yay!! What a precious couple you two are and beautiful family. Love that you are homeschooling the kids. Children are the most precious things God has given us!!
My hubby ( that guy there ^)and I were born and raised about 30 minutes outside of Asheville, NC. Our relationship blossomed there in the Blue Ridge Mountains and we travel there as often as we can, even with our boys! We are both so happy that you loved our home state so much. We don't live too far, just 3 hours away outside of Augusta GA on 3 acres of what we like to call homestead and a beautiful rustic log cabin. I know that we would love to spend some time getting to know you all around a good ole' campfire! Soon, we will be embarking on one of our lifelong dreams of owning a camper so maybe one day we can get together! I have no doubt that is on his bucket list ;) Best of luck on your future homesteading endeavors and cheers to one day meeting up!
Now THAT'S what I call the American dream! It's not having a good job & living in a big house, it's seeing America and adventuring with your family and & living a simple, comfortable life in peace and happiness.
Great story, great editing. Follow your dream, the Lord will guide your steps along the way, when problems come up, just say Lord help us, and HE WILL!!!
First of all, what a beautiful video. Well Well Done. Your hearts and our hearts will ever be entwined. We had seriously looked at North Carolina also but we all land where God wants us. We are thrilled for your marriage, your family, your new homestead in your future. There will be a path between us for the rest of our lives. Love you so much.
we've become entangled in both your families ...lol...we are in Maritimes of Canada and just felt so excited for your choice...and between hubby and me...I guessed North Carolina ages back!!! God bless!
@HollarHomestead? *TIP? PLEASE PIN this one at the Top of your videos or your at your about page.
I'll tell you why, First
I think it will draw you in more subs. Because
It's such A "GREAT " video.. It Touched my heart so much from the beginning and brought tears to eyes hearing your story. It's so well done that you should PIN it to the Top of your video page because it tells what journey is Really all about. ❤️
I had seen this vid before, BUT had to hunt it down to share with my husband. I couldn't remember the name of this one so made it kinda hard.
North Carolina near the Rhodes and Art & Bri
JSMTH88 and Sow the Land
You guys are so awesome. You're not going to regret this. North Carolina is a such great place to raise a family and build a homestead. We've been homeschooling our four girls on our 60 acres in central North Carolina for almost 14 years. Now all you need is some land, chickens, and hogs!
Oregon... Crater Lake?
What a beautiful story, told magnificently. I am so proud of you, though I have no right to be. 😊. I have been touched by your honesty throughout this journey. So often as Christians we feel like we need to act like we have it all together, when the reality is that we're all sinners struggling each day to hold on to what is truly important in this crazy world. What you have done is so counter-intuitive to all that the world teaches, yet you have emerged so much stronger as a couple, as individuals, and as a family. What wonderful examples you are to your sons, and to all of us. When you trust God's lead enough to walk off the cliff, He will bless you beyond your wildest imagination. I know He will continue to bless you all abundantly, as you continue to walk along the path He has chosen for you. 😊❤️
OHHHHH!!! YEAH!!!!!!! Welcome to NC!!!! We hold our arms open to you! You made me cry through this video! Welcome HOME! 💞💕💋🎂
I was rooting for Michigan.
But, I've said for more than a year now that Ashville, NC is THE Center of the Homesteading Universe.
MUCH success and well wishes on the next step in this journey! You all deserve the best. (Ah, heck, you're Southerners now -Y'ALL deserve the best!!!!)
I love hearing about how ppl end up in this life, it is a way of life....your story is not that much dissimilar than me and my wife, we are making our change as well and we are old!! I'm so glad you saved your family.
*So glad you found a place to call Home* 👍🏼
I agree! Congratulations!
Wonderful choice!!! I’m so glad your family was able to heal and grow and find a place to call home.
But Meg, lets talk about the real star of this video, your editing skills!!!!! Girl you nailed everything about this micro doc. Great job❣️❣️❣️
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️
You guys are the best. Glad I knew you before you went on to inspire thousands 😀 happy homesteading in North Carolina
Thank you so much for being part of our journey along the way!
Spoiler Alert! Just Kidding!
Welcome to North Carolina. If you want to you need to travel NC and check out at least the western part of this great state before you settle down. I've traveled from Florida all the way to Seattle and even spent over two weeks in Alaska and I don't believe I could call any other place home. My wife and I live in Surry county which borders Virginia. When you find a place be sure and find you a great church to attend. God has so much to offer you through his son Jesus Christ and getting to see most of the U.S. You witnessed first hand God's beautiful handi work on this planet. Y'all take care and God bless.
I cried so much during this video. I'm an RN with 2 jobs 2 kids and have been married 16 years and we just bought our first house. I've recently taken up gardening and found Roots and Refuge. The grind is taking all of us down and I'm/WE aren't happy. I hope I find the courage to change my own journey. Thanks for the inspiration.
Awsome guys that was the best 50 plus min I have spent o, RUclips in over a year and we are going to be neighbors. If you need any help message me and I'm thier I'm in TN but only 30 min from Ashville area have tools will travel. Congrats
You should see what they are up to now.
Generous heart.
Howdy Neighbor!!
Yay!!
What a wonderful story, it warms my heart to see so much of the youth of today seeking out a better life for themselves. You will never doubt that you have done the right thing for both of you as well as you beautiful children. Y’all have given me hope in that there’s hope that today’s young people have a positive direction instead of the spoiled entitled youth I have encountered lately. I pray that the rest of your lives you will live in the peace you have found and prosper forever. I hope to meet you one day. This old guy is looking at homesteading as well inspired by you and many others that anyone can. Just do it. Good luck and love each other as no one can.
Congratulations on your decision! North Carolina is a beautiful place and fits your needs perfectly. I've got a lot of great memories from backpacking, climbing, canoeing/kayaking in that area. You'll love it there, and best of all, you are still close enough to visit us in Sweet Home Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia etc. Welcome to the SOUTH! Now get busy....:)
Congratulations !!! Thank you for taking us along on your journey. Now on to the sequel, “Finding Home Land”. You found your home state, now to find your home. Can’t wait to see what you pick.
Thanks so much for allowing me to go on a vacation with y'all and you payed for all.😱What a lovey trip and such beauty👏You made everything so much fun.Your boys are really precious you never hear anything while traveling💋❤️🙏
Glacier National Park is a hidden treasure most never get to see.
Thank you Hollars for sharing your amazing and inspirational story with us! God bless!
All of us in NC knew it. The way you talked about it after FINALLY leaving the Rhodes'. You will find a great home here. I'm in the coastal plains area and I'm in love with it so dont shy away from us here.
Congratulations Meg and Ben. North Carolina is a beautiful state. Your journey has been amazing and inspiring, so glad you listened to your heart and your marriage has grown stronger through these months of healing. It is a scary thing to make that first step toward the unknown, but when God is your pilot He will always see you through; He is so good!! You two are an amazing couple and I know you will be happy in your homesteading.
God Bless🤗
Congratulations Meg and Ben! North Carolina will be great for you! I hope that Virginia was a close second, but you'll surely be up to visits for HOA and nearby friends. Its not too far away!
All the visits!!
Welcome to North Carolina. I've lived here on my Grand Parents farm in Southern Rutherford co. for 59 years. Count myself very special being born here. I started farming this property in 1986 and we didn't have internet or Google for help. The last 3 years found Justin and Rebecca, they have been a blessing with information. So proud of your family. Best wishes for success and hope to meet you in person some day.
I'm in tears! This is beautiful. Your love and family is beautiful! I can't wait to follow your journey!
Congratulations on finding the place that makes your heart sing!! 🎵 Being close to Justin and Becca and Art and Bri will be a great help and source of information as you get started!! Thanks for sharing your journey; I’m glad you healed your family, as well. Even if you had not found your forever homestead, at least you re-found your forever home...together.
So excited for y'all - we are in Western NC (Vale), and yes, our hearts sing here! Welcome, from all of us at Saginaw Valley South Farm (Tuckey Family)!!!
Thank you!!
Watched 30 things to know about you back in 2016? I have a Production/Manufacturing Engineering background and worked with a LOT of machine shops over my former career as a Sr. Buyer. Takes talent and patience to be a precision machinist. Takes talent to knit your heart out and start cottage businesses. Takes faith, love and Providence to raise a family and share/honor all the aspects of six individuals. What makes you consider yourself boring ?? You have all the dynamics of living the good life and NC is a wonderful fit for your dreams. Unless a black bear is high tailing after me, my anxiety episodes pretty much vanished into the sunset, Meg, once I set foot in the countryside... Looking forward to seeing you both become grounded in the land. Its been a rush and a blessing to be part of the Mother Earth Lifestyle. We settled and built our current woodland home in 2016. Still working on it. Hayed our first 1,000 bales this season. 6,000 to go! Quite the journey for Jim and I and for your family!
I'm watching your video thinking OMG they just did what we are planning on doing. We live in Grass Valley and are leaving in September. We are working our way back to Ohio. Thank you for the inspiration.
What a love story. One of the greatest stories I have ever heard. You can’t buy this. Just found you guys. So hope to meet y’all one day! Peace out....
.... first thing first... ABSOLUTELY beautiful and unique production on this video meg....next: i just want to say that i am SO very happy and grateful that i did go back to the very beginning of you'alls videos...to see your journey from the very start..i have both laughed & cried been afraid for y'all...been STUPID excited for y'all...the WHOLE gambit of emotions...and been both enthralled and absolutely AMAZED at the sheer beauty of not only our nation's landscape and structures...but at the ABUNDANCE of wonderful..&...ecclectic.. variety of humans that will forever be imprinted on NOT only you'alls hearts..[btw i MUST add...Miss Charlotte is my ACTUAL hero!] but mine as well.
So very happy for ALL 6 of you'all that you were both brave enough and adventurous enough to experience this roamstead pilgrimage... that will provide the most wonderful memories for generations to come...
i'm also excited and intrigued to continue on with you..on your new hollar homestead journey
......as always... best of luck &love & ☮️....STAY true to yourselves !
.... tracee and bo/leroy brown
I grew up near Waterton National Park which is connected to Glacier Park on the Canadian side. I have to say it’s one of my favourite places on earth. There is one trail that you can take that goes into Glacier. From there you can take a boat ride back to Waterton.
OMG!!! I was right. NC found your hearts. 2019 is going to be one to remember as a huge beginning for you all.
More than anything I love that you guys have shown others that fighting to restore your marriage mattered more than the things you have. And you will always look back on this adventure and it will give you joy time and time again as you remember.
May others be inspired by the courage you have shown in doing something drastic to restore your family.
I have been with you from the beginning and my spirit has merged with yours, there have been so many tender moments and yes, I have had many tears over such beautiful moments, God has blessed you both, by bringing you together, you are a very special women, such courage, such tenacity, doing this and looking after 4 lovely boys, wow, that takes, guts, and for hubby to give up work is really scary, but you saved your marriage, look after her, she is so precious and you are so lucky.
I am sitting in the middle of Kansas City in my urban homestead in the making and am in tears from this video. Your family is so precious and I have been following you for quite a while now and have been captivated by your sweet family!!! My husband and I have celebrated 47 years of marriage on New Years Eve and have lived in the city and the country and there is no place like rural America. There is nothing like landing in a place on an adventure and finding the acre of ground you own in the middle of a small town in North Missouri ( 400 pop.) has the most fertile soil at your fingertips. We have dug as deep as 4 feet down and it was all topsoil. I miss that place but now we have new challenges and finding your videos has put a spark in the purpose and a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing your life with me!!!
Wow! What a wonderful video and a beautiful testimony still in motion! Fell in love with you guys right off the bat. Prayers that the Lord opens doors and continues to bless your beautiful family. I'll be watching and praying. 🙏
I just love watching this video. I have watched it about 5 times. It makes my heart so happy for you and your family.
Welcome to NC!!!! I’m in Wilmington Yippee yippee woooohoooo!
Looking forward to your decision....You are so brave to follow your dreams and hearts!
Woohoo! I have to tell you, this is the 1st time a have sat through an almost hour long vlog. You did an amazing job putting this together. So many trials and tribulations. And so happy for you that this journey pulled you all so close together again. Congratulations! You both seemed to really enjoy North Carolina, so I wasn't surprised.(sorry) Happy New Year and I wish you all of the best.
Kudos to you guys. I'm a native Californian and left it in 1990. The world is a big place and the journey of leaving Southern California was sad but opened our eyes and looking back so glad we did. California real estate gave us the ability to make our way out and we are grateful. Ohio is our home east side of Cincinnati.
Thanks for sharing your journey.
I came on to you a week ago, and after watching your vlogs about your remodel of your home I found this vlog. On this journey with you has brought me to tears. Not many of us get a second chance and most of us have not seen much of the United States. I'm from Chicago and my forever hubby is from Denver. He was in the Navy for 8 years and has been around the world. I used to have him tell me stories of his travel. I missed out On travel but I'm happy. I have my kids and 11.5 grandchildren. Your sons are very lucky to have seen so much in their young lives. They will have stories to tell their partners one day.
A side note about kids and travel. Two of my grandkids. Alexis 16 and Cameron 14 want to London, Paris, Cancun and Mexico City this summer. Talk about a trip!
I'm 57, retired from the Navy. Seen the world. But when you cried at the Grand Canyon, so did I. I haven't seen that yet. I know I will again once I finally get there.
I can't wait to start our journey in a couple of years.
You guys are awesome and such an inspiration.
Thanks
I so hope you get to see the GC soon. It is just breath taking!
What a beautiful story....as you both spoke, I saw GOD's hand in all of it!!!!! HE was guiding you and fixing everything on the way. You are fearless and so humble. GOD bless you all in Messiah Yeshua. Thank you for sharing your awesome journey with us. Much love from all of us in Texas. Now your new story starts, we wait.............
The wife is a new but HUGE fan. She sat and eatched this video and just picked her jaw off the ground. She loves your courage, your pluck, your transparency, and love how you are an inspiration. I finally watched it myself and have to say, I am just.....floored. Thank you for showing me that we are on the right course. Love y'all. Blessings from John & Terry.
Thank you for such kind words!! ❤️
PRAISE JESUS!!! The way you were talking I so afraid you were going to say Michigan. And when you said NC my heart leaped for joy... You kids will do well there without a doubt.
Now where in NC are you looking to be? Okay I've got a million questions as I'm sure everyone of us that love you kids do.. But there's one thing I've learned in all my years is, All things will be reviled in time...
So just let me say how VERY PROUD I am of you kids. and thank you for taking me on this journey with you. You kids are doing what I dreamed of doing so many years when I was younger. But life didn't work out for me that way. I've got this disease called Rambling Fever and there's no known cure for it... But God has used it for HIS glory over the many years...
Well I'm so happy God has lead you kids to the place/state where HE is going to prosper you kids. I know without a doubt that God is going to open all the right doors for you kids to walk through and be in HIS divine will for your lives. God has blessed you kids so much over these past months I'm excided to see all the blessings HE has instore for the rest of your lives...
Life is so awesome when your walking in God's divine will.
So I'll be here praying for you kids and looking forward to your next video. Much love and prayers... BBE...
Bobby Baldeagle I believe they said western North Carolina. That’s the area that Justin
Rhodes, Art and Bri, and Sow the Land are in. Yay!
Watched your video because I was curious about the title
Have watched more now, and think you are two very brave people
It is awesome to see that you have found each other again
and started over fresh
I think your trip showed your family the beauty of your country
something that stays with you forever
Thanks for taking us along
And greetings from the Netherlands
Hans
This was Beautifully put together. We live in CA... and we desperately want to leave. Its the place we grew up in but don’t like what its become. We want the same things you want. Hopefully soon, we’ll be looking for our forever home just as you are doing. Ask HIM where HE wants you. He will lead you. God bless you beautiful family!
You DID what I DREAM to do! Leave California, and build a homestead, where we can be free. This movie made me laugh, made me cry, and really inspired me. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. I'm so happy you found your home.
This is classic! You are the preeminent American, California exodus pioneers of this century. I thank you for your story - the most pertinent and real adventure story of these times - and wish your whole family the best in a new life, forever.
I wanted to make a comment after my first viewing, but I couldn't stop feeling overwhelmed. I personally felt so connected to your story. You guys do a excellent job on not only expressing your hearts and the video was priceless. I feel so blessed to witness your story and the strength is giving me. I'm honored to be apart of all of this. Thanks so much. Pammie from Chicago IL
I found you all through roots and refuge. Congratulations on finding your new forever home. I live in East TN and love it here, so I can totally understand the draw to Western N.C.
Eeekk!! I'm so stinking happy. You made my night and the last 10 months have been amazing. I want to be your sister!!! I want to come visit. Lol. Even though we have not met. I love how humble and kind you both your. Wow....I cant wait to see the upcoming videos. I'm a follower til the end!!! God Bless you!! Big Hugs!!!
Thank you so much for coming with us Karen!!
I loved watching your journey! Great video. I look forward to following your homestead in NC! Congratulations!!!
Absolutely amazing and heartfelt video. Now the real adventure begins!
It’s so AWESOME what LOVE brings to our LIVES!!!! ENJOY!!!! POSITIVE VIBRATIONS🌈🦋❤️
What an adventure and what a transformation. Your family has seen more of America in 10 months than most Americans will see in their lifetimes. The growing Homesteading movement is encouraging to witness. There is no better way to raise a family IMO. Like the call to Homeschooling 35 or so years ago when my children were young this seems the next phase and I believe the Heart of God Himself. Many Blessings be upon your heads. Happy and prosperous new year and beyond.
God Bless you Folks!
So glad to see you met Crazy CA for your Dream Property.
When you set out in faith, New Beginnings and Healing comes to the soul.
I love that you took a retreat and time to relax before jumping into Homesteading.
So many people Romanticize this lifestyle. Not understanding the Udder Work and lungs days of Manure, cuts, bruises and frustrations when plans dony pan out.
Gods Blessings on you and Yours.
I dont have words to Express how much this video meant to me. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful. What a blessing to your children and to your future that your stopped life... paused... and rebuilt. I wish I would have known when you were in my neck of the woods! I would have loved to host you on my homestead in north idaho. Glad you stayed with roots and refuge farm... cant wait to see more of your adventures.
If you ever get near Dover, OH, the Warther carved train museum is a must see. There are scaled models of several trains, including Lincoln's funeral train--all done by a guy without even a high school education. Your kids would have a ball
Hafa Adai from Guam!!!
12 people from Delaware hating...c'mon now!...I knew it!! I knew you folks would choose what you chose. CHEERS!!
I knew it!, I knew it! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
Oklahoma is where we settled too. From the southeast to Oklahoma and the freedom was where God Sent Us. No doubt about it. We are happy you have found a place to start again at. Just keep God first in your life and he will guide you. He gave us the earth to tend to and care for. We only reap the rewards from caring for His creation.
back in early 2004 I was working as a travel nurse and we bought an RV as my stipend paid the note on the RV. We stayed in Maine and while their we ate Maine Lobster, we traveled to Boston and you know we drove around and looked for tea and found no one had tea in Boston. None of the restaurants or bars offered tea to drink at all. It blew us away cuz we're from Texas and lemme tell ya we drink sweet tea like water here. Also especially cuz of the Boston Tea Party and nobody in Boston drank tea? just baffled me! haha thnx for sharing gosh I am enjoying your story bless you kids I so enjoyed listening of your travels. I am so proud you from your home. My hubby of 40 yrs and I want to travel again before we get to old and debilitated to do it. You did an amazing job on your video.
Awesome! Welcome to North Carolina! Welcome home! I've lived here 66 years and I love it.
I live 15 minutes from Garden of the Gods! We're just waiting for the perfect piece of land to present itself to us so we can live out our dreams. Keep at it! Sometimes when you feel like you are being buried, you're being planted for something better!
A message of deliverance healing , faith,and protection...love it..and much much more
Wonderful vlog! I live in and love the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, but LOVE western North Carolina- you have made a fabulous choice, and wish you all the very best as you build your very own homestead in a beautiful part of our country! (I also agree with what you said about Glacier National Park- WOW!!!)
I knew it!! So happy for you guys! It's been a joy watching you from the chicken urban Cali home to the road ramblin crew you are. I hope NC will be all you need to contribute building where these long miles have led you... hearts and home. God bless!!
So excited for your family! We're in Southern California, and we've been talking about moving for a few years. NC calls me 💚
Sending blessings for your new journey
That was an amazing trip of a lifetime. Wow. Congratulations on finally finding your homestead and good luck in the future. You are both courageous. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
Hugs, Julia
Omg guys that was so awesome to watch !! The journey you have taken in mind, body and spirit was mind blowing 🤯 so north Carolina here we come !! 🚙👌🎥🛐
Great you are not to far away from Tennessee... So happy for you all..
Congratulations Ben, Meg and family! Togetherness is such a blessing. Hold on to it, GOD Bless you all in your new homestead community in North Carolina. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your homestead adventure 😉😊
I just fell in love with you guys all over again.
What an amazing journey for your family. So cried, happy tears. I will keep you all in my prayers always. You can so do this. Hugs and blessings. So happy for you. :) I watch the Rhodes family all the time. So feel like apart of the family lol Now I can watch you guys too. Woo Hoo.
Here's to a saved family as you said! Most important.
So happy for you! Congratulations on finding your place to call home!!! I love NC! ( it is much like TN)
What an amazing journey! I'm glad you found a home state, but i'm even happier that you found home in your marriage and family because that is priceless! congratulations to you all.
Fantastic video guys 👍🏻 America sure is a wonderful country, I would love to visit one day! Congratulations on North Carolina, looks like a beautiful decision, looking forward to seeing the beginning of your roots 😃
Yay! That's a great state, I agree! My oldest brother and his family lived there for a while, and I loved visiting them. Great choice! So glad your trip went well over all and you made some amazing friends and memories! ❤️
-Cindy
Hurry Up...Come nestle your big hearts into the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains!!!♡♡♡ Your journey is just beginning!!! Blessing covering & through you all!!!
Love your video.
I’m so glad I got to meet y’all at the HOA convention! And I’m also so glad that you found a place that speaks to your soul! Prayers and blessings to y’all as you look for the perfect property for your family! Congratulations, Hollars! You made it!
YAYAYAYA!!!! We'll be neighbors!! ;-) If you can't be in East TN, Western North Carolina is the next best! ;-) Congratulations Hollars!!!
I just had to pause this great video and tell you that what you are doing is wonderful. I saw the video where you found your home and am looking for more. I do wish the videos were numbered. I am so glad that with a beautiful smile you two have chosen to #PressOnRegardless.
You're kids are getting the best education ever!
North Carolina is an amazing place! We live there for a year but came back home to KY to be close to family. Great video! So happy you found the place to call home.
We left Calif ad AZ over 40 yrs ago for Arkansas! Green grass, trees and lots of water! I have never had regrets about that! thanks for a beautiful video, showing places I visited with my parents so long ago.
I live in Western NC in Black Mountain, and I couldn't love it more. Welcome home!!!
That was sooooooo beautiful! Tears of joy at the end! Thank you for such beautiful photography, wonderful editing and music, inspiration, and great entertainment! Going to share with many......God bless, bless your new season and new adventure. Looking very forward to watching the planting of your family and the establishment of your dream. Wow!
What a beautiful family you are! I found you through Justin Rhodes tonight. He linked your page and I am so happy I found it. My husband and I moved to TN when we retired 10 years ago. We had lived in So. Calif. most of our lives and wanted and needed to get out of the rat race. Sadly my husband passed away 2 years ago. My son lives with me so I am not completely alone. I live in NE TN, so very close to Asheville! When your last stop was in TN I thought you might settle there. NC is a great choice for you. My daughter lives in NC, between Greensboro and Winston Salem. She comes and visits often. I am looking forward to all of your new videos and I wish you all the best.
I’m sorry for your loss. 😔 I am so glad you have your kids!
You guys. Your story. Your journey. Wow wow wow. Thank you for sharing, and how awesome about NC!!!!!
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey all the way from Perth Australia. I am soooo looking forward to watching you plant your roots and build your homestead. Happy New Year and may 2019 be all you want it to be!
Thank you for coming along with us!! Happy New Year!!
Yay!! What a precious couple you two are and beautiful family. Love that you are homeschooling the kids. Children are the most precious things God has given us!!
Hmmmm... Just buzzing along & wait. Nothing but the best for u all!!
Watching from 5500 miles away...well I will watch tomorrow since it comes out at 2AM my time.
My hubby ( that guy there ^)and I were born and raised about 30 minutes outside of Asheville, NC. Our relationship blossomed there in the Blue Ridge Mountains and we travel there as often as we can, even with our boys! We are both so happy that you loved our home state so much. We don't live too far, just 3 hours away outside of Augusta GA on 3 acres of what we like to call homestead and a beautiful rustic log cabin. I know that we would love to spend some time getting to know you all around a good ole' campfire! Soon, we will be embarking on one of our lifelong dreams of owning a camper so maybe one day we can get together! I have no doubt that is on his bucket list ;) Best of luck on your future homesteading endeavors and cheers to one day meeting up!
I’m so happy!!!!! Congratulations! This is wonderful!!!