Tour our 40 ACRE Off Grid Land | Homestead in the Mountains
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
- It's been one year since we toured our off grid land for the first time. Take a walk with us as we talk about the homestead, what we've learned and where we plan to go from here.
0:00 - One year since we found our land
0:55 - First thoughts?
2:21 - National Forest Land
5:08 - Language of "our land"
7:41 - Worst enemy and best friend
12:37 - Going forward
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Put in a cistern with the well, in case the water levels fluctuate, so that you have a guaranteed water supply
Amen to that!
You should build your different buildings in a U-shape. Then you would have a yard protected from the wind.
I was also think a long line with a certain pitched roof to keep wind out of the back yard
I’d do that and you can go with different views. Round is inclusive and adaptive . Nice to see you both smile as stewards of the section.
A Diné woman once told me, 'be still and the Earth will speak to you.' It meant more than she will ever know. I think you two have been amazing listeners to the Earth and even more so in the last year (as from what I can see). For years now, without failure, with every new piece of content, I grow more and more fond and proud of what you learn and your growth and mentality and dedication and even surprised by you (in good ways). Hope restored in people little by little lol.
Congratulations upon your guardianship of these 40 acres! May you all grow and thrive in the directions that are best for you! 🙏🏻
I like the way you worded that.
@@kathymitchell5325 😘💕 you kind of made my day! Rough week I've had...not to complain, but I almost dread clicking on replies now. Thank you for taking the time to lift me even though you didn't know I needed it! I wish you a fabulous rest of your week
Colorado is a crazy mix of every weather scenario possible. Fire mitigation is something you want to think about sooner than later. With the mild winter we've had it makes me nervous about the coming season.
Also, to build on what Sax Cobra said, if you have insurance, great. If not then research if you can get insurance in case you need to bail if a fire comes through. I'm starting to think we need to build under the ground instead of watching homes burn above ground, over and over again. Other option is building with materials that aren't wood.
Same with all the wind!! great thinking.
@@karibaxter5330 yes, going underground is an excellent idea, but make sure it's deeper than just a basement. I don't think a mere basement would be sufficient, perhaps a basement beneath a basement?
Harness that wind for power
It’s going to be so beautiful! Can’t wait to see it all transpire. If you get the water flowing, I would suggest planting the fruit trees sooner than later so they’ll be established and fruiting quickly. And planting a well thought out wind break of tall trees will help immensely and also beautify.
Plant the wind break tree first. I made the mistake of planting fruit trees and the wind demolished most of them and they took way too much water. The ones that survived brought in rats, rabbits, mice that ate the fallen fruit and destroyed my wiring in my truck. Got the well in only to find out I had to also put in a 4k water system to filter out the arsenic and other contamination. It’s not an easy life for women as most of my neighbors wives have left to go back to town and get an apartment. So when she has a gripe such as the wind, etc., ya better listen.
If I’m not mistaken they already successfully drilled a well
Wind power for your well.
Owning 40 acres is wonderful and Im so happy you found your home. I have 2 acres in Ct. I have chickens and ducks for eggs and food. I plant a big garden and can every year. You work with what you have. I also planted an apple peach trees when I had each of my 4 kids. Be blessed and enjoy the land you worked so hard for.
No one should ever feel bad about actually having property. The last couple of years have taught us that having someplace to go is important.
Apple trees don't work around cedar trees
I don’t know what zone you live in but once you guys decide where you want to build your house and shop you should decide on what tree is best for your zone and plant a windbreak of trees around your living area. Eastern white pine, Colorado blue spruce, White cedar, Douglas fur and White fur can all be planted to form a large wall of trees or a giant wind fence around your homestead, you might even plant them before you start building your house to give them a head start on growing large enough to create that windbreak. This is done a lot on the great plains to block homes and barnes from the high winds.
Congratulations again on the purchase of your own little piece of heaven. I truly appreciate the intention and care you two have for "your" land and look forward to seeing what you do with it.
You are so blessed to be able to do this at your age. My husband and I did everything we were "supposed" to do when we were in our 20's. Worked, got a mortgage, then worked simply to pay the mortgage and the bills, which was hard because when we had kids, we decided that I'd stay home to be with them (which I don't regret at all). I sincerely wish we had known about tiny living, homesteading, being able to home school our kids, etc....all of the things that we have been told is "not normal" anymore, because I know we would have had a better life and my husband would have had more time with our kids when they were younger. Now we are 46 and 48 and looking to do parts of that dream now - get land...get a yurt and build a homestead and become self-reliant and we feel it's more important now than ever because it's plain to see where "the system" is going....where it is faltering. And you just get sick of lining everybody else's pockets. Our daughter's family with our new grandbaby wants to share the dream with us which is amazing. We want the land to be there for all of our kids to have whenever things go south in the world. Somewhere were they will be safe, can hunt and grow food and feed their families. Somewhere where they can live in harmony with the natural world, and not against it.
I'm really looking forward to seeing you achieve your goals and thank you so much for inviting us to watch and learn
We feel very blessed, indeed. Thank you!
We have a Ontario canada 84 acre homestead we want to share. With the right fit family.
We have 84 acres. Homestead. We want to share. 200 k investment. We already invested 390 k.
@@ElsaRhae we have 84 acres Ontario canada 🇨🇦. To share.
Usually, when youtubers buy a homestead, I drop my subscription out of boredom.
There's something different about you two. Ive been hooked for years.
I'm intrigued.
Loved hearing all about your land! You have such epic views, I tell everyone it's like a mini-yellostone looking at half dome with that rock formation across the street from your place. We'll explore a ton of those motorized trails this summer, planning to bring my 4 wheeler out with me. Looking forward to it!
If you set up wind power, then wind would be your best friend.
as an older person with some old injuries, or at the very least someone that has been unable to do stairs after a medical procedure, if this is your forever home then you will be happy that you decided on one level, there are so many benefits! if you have children and you want more space for bedrooms or for whatever reason, so much easier adding on especially with 40 acres
I’m very surprised Camp is able to sit still through memory lane. I sure do enjoy the Scamp life content the three of you convey through your videos. Am sure I can speak for plenty of us subscriber’s that the land you’ve purchased holds a lot of promise. Blessings 🌺
I totally agree we have a wooded preserve behind our house that no house will ever be built on. I love that we have a little nature in the city.
As the years go along, you two are going to be the most interesting couple. You will have learned so much as you take this path you've chosen. All of the things you spoke about in this video will come to fruition and you will get great satisfaction out of all of it. At the age of 7, I watched a piece of land that was full of wild growth and a pond, become a large hole in the ground (after the well was established) and then the hole became a concrete basement that only opened at one end and then an A-framed house was erected over that concrete hole. It was very organic and beautiful as if it had come out of the land as a mountain would. I'm 55 now and it's still changing and growing. Now, there is an amazing treehouse with a Japanese garden and waterfall and a bamboo forest that has been used to build so many things. I look forward to watching your land grow and change, and you along with it!
I love how you guys address the "problems" like sun or wind as just a simple adjustment to learning how to live on your homestead without changing the natural beauty of it. The wind can be your best friend with energy production, even having the house facing a particular direction to help shield the wind from a very common walkway or anything to can help. So much potential!
Oh man I totally felt all of this. We are 5 months into our cabin build and it has been exciting and scary as hell from the start.
I know there are many other RUclipsrs out there, but Elsa Rhae & Barron (and Kamp!!!) you are my comfort channel! Every time you post I know my anxiety will be put to rest for a little bit.
So exciting to see your next big adventure!!! Your land is absolutely stunning. Enjoy.
I’m excited for you two! It’s so fun to watch you both figure it out, from nomad life in the Scamp to developing your land. Blessings 💗💗
Thank you so much for taking us on this awesome journey!
You two never let me down. ❤️ Every time I watch you talk about building your beautiful life together on the land, it fills me with happy. Thank you for sharing your lives.
I’m so excited for you!
Certainly enjoyed this little tour.
Enjoy the journey ❤️ fun to watch your progress.
I am so excited that you all are sharing your journey with us. I look forward to your next video. Stay safe you two, love you both.
Can’t wait to see the garden get going
So interesting to hear about the changes you've noticed in the land, already. I dream about having a tiny piece of land with a small home. So excited to follow your adventure.
Thanks for the tour!! I am so excited to see all of the wonderful things that you two dream up!
You have some great and wonderful plans! Take each day as a gift and as Barron says - don't stress anything. Will love to see the dome you get for the raised garden beds. Enjoy both of you.
I am so excited to know that everything is coming together..it is going to be so beautiful. I am happy for you both.
Wind is your biggest "challenge" and you can persevere!
I love listening to the two of you talk , your communication style is a teaching in itself . Blessings🌹
Have been along for the duration and can’t wait for what’s to come!! Thanks for sharing your experiences and lives🙏🏻
Such an amazing journey. Can't wait to see how it all plays out with also knowing that everything takes time and that is what's realistic and I'm still so excited for you.
It is so fun to watch you two move through the different stages of building a life together, from the Scamp to buying land, I can't wait to see you vision of a home come to life here!!
I love how open you are to possibility. I'm especially gratified to hear you acknowledge the mutual importance of the land accepting you, and you accepting it. I look forward to watching events unfold. Best Wishes.
So nice to see more of your land and hear your thoughts. Gorgeous land! Thanks for the share.🤗
I'm so excited for you two and am looking forward to seeing how your set up of the geodesic dome goes!!
All the best! you will do well !!
Looking forward to see what comes next!
I have enjoyed watching y'alls channel for years now. I remember hearing your dreams and wishes for property. Im so happy for you both.
Whatever you two create on your land it will be AMAZING! ALSO don’t forget to start making compost starting now if you want to plant some trees. All the best!
What a tasteful and informative tour :) I can’t believe it’s been a year already. Always inspired by you two.
So happy for you guys. Your journey is very inspiring. You guys have guts. Hats off to you.
I’m so excited to see what you guys come up with for your life in the land.
I know you two probably hear this all the time, but you are seriously an inspiration. You inspire an entire community through social media to want to live more harmoniously with nature. I'm so stoked to watch every video you put out and can't wait to see more.
I love the land. It's absolutely gorgeous! I understand exactly how you feel. When you own land you feel free. Just to sit in a chair and look around and say it's all mine it's wonderful. You couldn't have found a prettier place. Y'all have a lot to be proud of. You did really good. Just take your time building and get exactly what you want. That way you want be what i f f i n g all the time! Y'all two are actually living the dream. Y'all are in love and you own a desert!! I enjoyed this video. See y'all in the next one. Give little Kamp a hug for me. He gets cuter every video!
A lot of these conversations were so thoughtful and reflective and the language you used was so thought out. Excited to see your journey continue!
Trees, yesss, more trees! Fruit trees sound awesome, and all the rest. So smart to get a lot of acres. One of the sweetest places I've ever lived was surrounded by dense woods (and located at the end of a dirt road), so the privacy was delicious. But it was kind of an illusion, because just outside of those woods was, um, concrete roads and homes. When the owner had first bought the property though, it was way more rural (before the land close by was all purchased and such). Even so, lots of awesome critter encounters. One of my favs was walking through the house one day and spotting a deer hopping out of the woods into our front/side yard. And then another, and another... I counted at least 8 deer. They were so comfortable out there. Some nibbling on the trees, others lounging in the grass in the shade. So wonderful watching them. There were also gorgeous butterflies and birds. I especially adore birds (I have lots of winged "totems"). Wondering what kind of birds you guys are seeing. Indeed, Nature knows when you respect her and she'll love you back for it. That connection is magical.
This is so well done. Glad to hear you both talk about land ownership. Best wishes this summer!
Your both blessed to have each other and good neighbors. It gonna be alot of work but I know it be wonderful if you stay true to what "you" want. Sending you good vibes and love from NashvilleTn.
So true, if you compromise thinking you'll fix it later, later never comes.
Lovely video, very thoughtful as always. I’m very excited about the geodesic dome, that seems fun! I’m eager to see all the ways you harness the wind as you move forward, I have no doubt you will find creative ways to utilize that feature of your environment. Congratulations on one year, I’m so happy and excited for you. Thanks for the video.
You two and pup are truly blessed!!! Enjoy!
Watching your video today makes me think of change.
It's constant and I am very excited for your future. Can't wait to see your vision into fruition.
I've been following you two for at least a couple of years now and have so much respect, admiration, and care for your life and journey. So excited for you too! You're both so intelligent and capable in different yet totally compatible ways. I'm confident whatever you want for "your" land, it'll be good. And the "aina" brought you there. She's happy to have you there to help support and protect her. Love to you and your pup!
I love how conscious you are of being stewards of your land. ❤️
One year already WOW the time, Congratulations and moving forward we can't wait and see where this journey goes.
Genuine people like you two can only produce greatness 👍
My parents lived on the western slope. They finally built a Walmart about a half hour from their land. Before that it was at least an hour drive. Lots of scrub oak, different trees. They had to go through alot to build, even had to use dynamite! Before they could build. It's absolutely beautiful! Almost 40yrs ago, I don't know where the time has gone. Love your channel! Lots of Love 💗
Love "your" land and your perspectives on taking care of it. Look forward to seeing you grow it!
What an adventurous couple. Happy that all your plans are slowly coming together. I can't wait to see what is your future.
I feel Your videos should never end .. I forget how long I've been your subscriber, but I love seeing your daily life and your way life.
All the best for all the endeavours and task your undertake.
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Hello 👋 dear, how are you doing?
I can't wait to see how it all progresses! Very exciting to watch...
You guys are so awesome! I would totally come to a retreat when you get that going! Can’t wait to see what you create!!
You both are amazing! 4 mins into the video & I’m already blown away, some of the feelings/fear/excitement/disbelief you describe resonate with me on a very significant level…I turned 44 this year and I finally made the leap to become a raw land owner. YOU INSPIRED ME to stop dreaming and make it a reality, so thank you so much!! We’ve been purging, downsizing, saving & staying focused as much as possible while we search for the perfect “mountain” to buy in VA. You have no idea how much you have helped me…I love all your videos, all your podcasts & I cannot wait to read the book. In the future, should you host educational retreats…I’ll sign up & attend all of them!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! ❤️👊🏻
Worlds best figure it out-ers. You are going to do great things, and the way you honor this land above all is what it’s all really been about. Enjoy every minute, and thank you for taking us along with you!
your videos always make me smile....
I never comment but I just wanted to say that you are on the most awesome adventure! I am glad you are able to share with all of us. You both seem so happy now that you are somewhat settled. Again, thanks for sharing.
I’m so happy for you both. It’s an enormous journey which we have been on for a number of years! We also lived on our land before starting to build for a year and the savings on energy consumption having placing our land north facing (Southern Hemisphere) is enormous. In winter often the wood fired heater is lit around 4.30-5pm. Our concrete slab acts as a heat sink warming the house too. Summer will be better once the hops vines cover our pergola near the double glazed windows. I’ve planted She Oaks as wind breaks as it allow wind to flow through them thus not causing other uplift thermals. A real problem if a tree totally blocks the wind. There is so much great information around now on best orientation for building. Shame only 10% of people follow it.
I simply love it!!!!!! Enjoy!!!!
Its beautiful sacred land and thank you for addressing that uncomfortable issue. 💕 being good to the land will always give back to you. Excited to see what you guys build🤗
Taking your time and being thoughtful for your future is the way to go...
Love you kids! Your ideas are so grounded and natural. We feel the same as you folks do and we also live in CO. SWCO in Pagosa Springs. Our idea for building a home was to first build one obtuse structure that employs the first view we love and then down the road build the second obtuse structure that employs our second favorite view. Once the living structures were built the ground in between the structures would be the communal area between the two structures, protected from the winds and the heat… Your property is the type of area that will accommodate the time it would take while building at your leisure and enjoying a long life of building and purposing the land as you need.
Best of luck on your plans!
Very interesting. And congratulations. Thanks for featuring Mr. Kamp so much.
It is already so beautiful, but I cannot wait to see how you both evolve and grow with this journey!
So looking forward to videos on your house build & green house!!!!!! Very excited for you guys!!!
Thanks for the tour. Elsa Rhae and Barron, you are the young generation, of my generation heroes Helen and Scott Nearing. You folks are an inspiration to many people. Good luck to you, "Living the Good Life!!"
I know ive said it before but your videos are so informative and helpful and always has little or big nuggets of info to help someone life me see my dream is possible and help me make dissections and open my mind to new things and help me be thoughtful to the land and animals all at the same time your channel has been a blessing to mine and my dogs futures!
Funny I feel like ur a couple of my friends that I check in with every few days or weeks. I bought acreage, had a well drilled brought elect in had a slab poured and placed a manufactured home on it, yrs later I have a garage, a shop etc & many trees. Its fun to sit back and look at all I accomplished, I feel this will be ur experience as well and I'm glad to watch this journey ur on...Thank You for sharing ❤
KUDOS for sharing and WELL DONE indeed! Happy Anniversary on new home base :) ALL THE BEST and Cheers! So many of us would love to find land to park on... so glad you both found yours! :)
Thanks for sharing your awesome adventure with us!
Looking forward to seeing all that you accomplish with your land!!! So exciting!
Good morning you guys.
Happy Land Anniversary !!!!
Love your journey. Peace and Love from Roseburg Oregon
I've lived in the high desert of NM all my life and it's so beautiful it's literally in my blood my bones my soul. I left and lived on the east coast for a year but the desert pulled me back.
Consider yourselves blessed. It is a wonderful place and I know you will have a great journey. You are living several peoples' dreams. Mine included.
With every new video you two shine brighter. You are such good stewards of your land. I am so excited to see what's next. Thank you so much for allowing us to join your adventure.
Thank you so much for watching
Kamp puts a smile on my face every time he goes walkies in the back pack harness, he is just a superstar. Take Care & Stay Safe, Hugs UK
Silent Fan here from Philippines! I always watch your vlogs over and over ❤️ Just do it whatever it is we will support you all the way. ❤️
Loved the tour. Can't believe it's been a year. Look how much you have grown / learned.
Happy 1 year Landiversary!! How wonderful, happy for you. 💕
Love and appreciate your thoughtful thought process!
Doesn’t it feel great to be alive…really feel you’re living the dream? Happy for you both stay safe and well
My daughter built a greenhouse last summer and she harvested veggies into Feb this winter. It is a learning curve on what grows well. She lives in Louisiana, so they get some winter but not terrible. I think the dome will be great.
Awesome. Looking forward to watching the tour 🤗
Looking forward to seeing what you accomplish in your 2nd year!
Hi 👋 Darcy, how are you doing?
You guys are awesome together, I enjoy your channel and videos. Keep it up. God bless you both.