I like the attitude of not dismissing the modern world completely, but finding a balance between organic, semi self-sufficiency and modern conveniences (such as a washing machine)
Kirsten, I found your RUclips channel about 6 months ago. I am going back through and watching some of my favorites. As a 14 year old, I now know what I want and how I want to live as an adult. Thank you!
Keeperof Themountain You're right....but before the radical behavior of Financiers, we didn't really consider complete self sufficiency as a necessary option. Then, by degrees it became obvious there were 2 sets of rules, and we would need to make equally as radical adaptations to our own predictable patterns of behavior.
pjamesbda The struggle of one man dominating another man is as old as Cain and Able. Whether it be a dictator, financier or the school yard bully, the result is the same. Self sufficiency is trying to balance our quest for freedom and our interdependence with other people.
Keeperof Themountain Don't you think that desire, that is to dominate, becomes less pronounced if you live in a state of abundant consciousness, rather than poverty consciousness?
pjamesbda I find that if you avoid sexual immorality, uncleanness, brazen conduct, idolatry, spiritism, hostility, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, dissensions, divisions, sects, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and things like these. Then try to be better in exhibiting love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control. When you do this, the desire to dominate others fades into the past. Sadly most people find this to be too much work.
Lloyd's books were a major inspiration for my own off grid cabin and lifestyle choices. I was honored to have him contact me a few years back and ask to include my cabin in his book 'Tiny Homes Simple Shelter'. Since the we have stayed in contact and he is a a sponsor for a contest I am running for Off Grid Homes On Wheels. Lloyd is 80 now and still going strong inspiring people and his books should be on every homesteader and off grid cabin builders book shelf.
Pre-internet, the Whole Earth Catalog and libraries were the lifelines when I was going to school where free-thinking and creativity were not always valued. Lloyd got famous with domes and he could have hyped domes and become fixated on them; but instead he kept assessing and stayed objective. That combination of passion and integrity was a great lesson for an adolescent. Nice work, as always, Kirsten.
The wisdom of these people is so astounding! They've been there, done that, and seem to have struck the balance of modern living and craftsmanship they talk about. Very encouraging.
Kirsten this is the best interview of Lloyd and Lesley that's ever been done. You have the knack and you have amazing editing skills. I'm going to sit down and watch every one. You are building a valuable video library for future generations and I'm deeply grateful.
I like these people. They are honest, genuine and have the wisdom, experience and common sense to learn and say what has worked and what has not and then been willing to accept it and adapt and create in other areas. They did not get hung up on not being able to be 100% self sufficient they were honest with themselves and others and did their best. You can tell they have a personal philosophy of living that has really worked well for them and allowed them to live and age healthily. I hope you can do more videos with these people they seem like great experienced teachers.
This has been my favourite video in quite some time, the spirit these people have is amazing. The worthwhile balance between the value of old and new technologies in their lives is fantastic.
Thank you so much for this video. Simply wonderful people,and I love his words "...if you don´t know where to start,start. And things will fall into place."
Kirsten, I love your videos...and I love the people you choose to interview, in fact I fall more in love with these people every time I watch; their ideals, values, ethics warm the heart. Thank you..xo
I love your house, thank you for giving us a tour, its beautiful. I would rather live in your house with the finishing nails and all rather than these houses that are made today. We moved from the city to the country 2 years ago and are loving it! Best family decision we ever made. Learning as we go and will never turn back or go back to the city! What an inspiring video, great information! Subscribed and will come back often to learn more! Wish you lived closer to me so I could learn first hand!
I've purchased a couple of Lloyd's books, said "Hello" at one of the local (SF) Expos, and he's always been an inspiration! Thanks for your work and vision, Lloyd!
Out of the many incredible videos posted to this channel over the last several years, this might be my favorite. What a great house / homestead. Thank you Kirsten for the continued work of bringing these living spaces and lifestyles to us.
This is a very inspiring way of living. In the past 4 years I left the city with my family and moved to a farm in Uruguay, close to Colonia. Now I'm starting a road that I hope goes very much like Lloyd's, with the addition of a couple of tiny houses we built and we rent for tourists who want to enjoy the countryside. Thank you Kristen for taking the time and effort and for sharing these stories with us.
Kirsten, this is a wonderful interview; I hope you go back again and spend another day visiting Lloyd and Leslie. What a wonderful partnership they have!
Old hippies. I remember him. He's been around sense the 70's.........living off the land.......Cool guy, we talked about him back in school 40 years ago.
Loved this video. I enjoyed seeing and hearing how they have come to this point in their lives. They seem pretty content and active. It's incredible to me with what they have done with half an acre. I think I can try to do much better with my backyard.
Magnificent ! What a beautiful down to earth hard working couple you both are ! Wisdom is truly the greatest of treasures.Thank you for sharing your passion for life and labor of love on your homestead .Loved watching this video.
I love your way of life, & I respect how much work do every day to keep things going. My grandparents lived this way in Eastern Europe any decades ago.
I tried this for a retreat from civilisation in a remote part of West Virginia and spent two summers and one very desperate winter there but I did it. Everybody should try it at least once in their lifetime. It is a tremendously fulfilling and rewarding education.
I love this guy and his family! Such an inspiration to us all. No, we cannot become totally self sufficient, but we can do our best to live simply. Thank you for setting a positive example.
Incredible couple! I just love their honesty about what their thoughts are on self-reliance and I believe they've done an incredible job on that piece of land.
Unbelievable, this guys knowledge is amazing. Something you only get through so much experience. Looks good for 55 let alone his actual age. His wife too.
You inspire! It is true that self efficiency is not possible but so many don't even try to do some of it themselves! You set a great example. Best/Roy and Dianne Schreyer
this is the life of my dreams. Just didn't know how, like he said "if you don''t know how just start". I could watch this all day . Thank you so much for bringing these wonderful people into my life and the lives of we like minded people.
I love the chance to see Lloyd up and personal in his beautiful hand made home. The salvaged wood and creativity are incredible enough, but he and Creed make an incredible combo that covers so much knowledge, but also lives of hard work doing what they obviously love to do. That is the secret to his still being so young with 80 years of life under his belt. Thank you Kirsten for your fine work that captures such legends for others to learn from now, as well as long into the future.
Beautiful place! Thanks for sharing your lifestyle and philosophy. I aspire to build a home someday soon using recycled and green building materials. Thanks for all the inspiration!
I found the Whole Earth Catalog in the local library. Lots of fascinating things. And of course Lloyd Kahn comes to mind. Thanks for the interview. He's somewhat of a renaissance man. Very practical in his genus. Thanks again.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Bravo to them! Lots of knowledge and sound advice. Finding the balance is key, doing what you can and what is enjoyable also, then compromise on the rest.
I LOVE that kind of housing and living. Rustic housing with lots of windows and growing natural veggies, etc. However, still being close to the city is the right balance for me. What a cool couple!
Wow what a great video. Thanks for taking the time to interview him and her and let us see their lifestyle of living. I so badly wanna live a lifestyle like them. Someday I will have my own land and start my own mini homestead
I have watched this video so many times now and I love it each time! So much to learn and so inspirational. I have even recently purchased Lloyd Kahn's book 'Builders of the Pacific Coast' and it is so amazing - an absolute feast for the eyes and soul. So from all the way from Australia, I say, thank you for showing me how to live simply, slow down, enjoy life and recognise all that nature (teamed with hard work!) can provide!
So true. And sad. She said, "For us, all of people our age, that tradition was cut off a generation or two ago, the value of actually working, not trying to figure out how not to work."
Bunch of dang hippy' s, next year I will be taking three shipping containers, burying them in a hillside and living in them. Ohh dear I have become one of them, and my fathers worst dream. It has only taken 61 years Loved this video in fact I have loved all of the uploads. Thanks for your efforts
I like the attitude of not dismissing the modern world completely, but finding a balance between organic, semi self-sufficiency and modern conveniences (such as a washing machine)
I agree, very cool.
"If you don't know where to start, start and things will fall into place." Good advice.
who said this?
The man in the video said it. Yes really good advice.
tomaitoe 👍👍👍👍👍
No other way to go - just get things done,
That is true 100% I know from experience, and here is another saying. " The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next time is now."
Kirsten, I found your RUclips channel about 6 months ago. I am going back through and watching some of my favorites. As a 14 year old, I now know what I want and how I want to live as an adult. Thank you!
I really like Lloyd Kahn's honesty. You cannot be completely self sufficient. You just do what you reasonably can for your circumstances.
Keeperof Themountain Yes. I agree.
Keeperof Themountain You're right....but before the radical behavior of Financiers, we didn't really consider complete self sufficiency as a necessary option. Then, by degrees it became obvious there were 2 sets of rules, and we would need to make equally as radical adaptations to our own predictable patterns of behavior.
pjamesbda The struggle of one man dominating another man is as old as Cain and Able. Whether it be a dictator, financier or the school yard bully, the result is the same. Self sufficiency is trying to balance our quest for freedom and our interdependence with other people.
Keeperof Themountain
Don't you think that desire, that is to dominate, becomes less pronounced if you live in a state of abundant consciousness, rather than poverty consciousness?
pjamesbda I find that if you avoid sexual immorality, uncleanness, brazen conduct, idolatry, spiritism, hostility, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, dissensions, divisions, sects, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and things like these. Then try to be better in exhibiting love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control. When you do this, the desire to dominate others fades into the past.
Sadly most people find this to be too much work.
Lloyd's books were a major inspiration for my own off grid cabin and lifestyle choices. I was honored to have him contact me a few years back and ask to include my cabin in his book 'Tiny Homes Simple Shelter'.
Since the we have stayed in contact and he is a a sponsor for a contest I am running for Off Grid Homes On Wheels.
Lloyd is 80 now and still going strong inspiring people and his books should be on every homesteader and off grid cabin builders book shelf.
Pre-internet, the Whole Earth Catalog and libraries were the lifelines when I was going to school where free-thinking and creativity were not always valued. Lloyd got famous with domes and he could have hyped domes and become fixated on them; but instead he kept assessing and stayed objective. That combination of passion and integrity was a great lesson for an adolescent. Nice work, as always, Kirsten.
The wisdom of these people is so astounding! They've been there, done that, and seem to have struck the balance of modern living and craftsmanship they talk about. Very encouraging.
Kirsten this is the best interview of Lloyd and Lesley that's ever been done. You have the knack and you have amazing editing skills. I'm going to sit down and watch every one. You are building a valuable video library for future generations and I'm deeply grateful.
I like these people. They are honest, genuine and have the wisdom, experience and common sense to learn and say what has worked and what has not and then been willing to accept it and adapt and create in other areas. They did not get hung up on not being able to be 100% self sufficient they were honest with themselves and others and did their best. You can tell they have a personal philosophy of living that has really worked well for them and allowed them to live and age healthily. I hope you can do more videos with these people they seem like great experienced teachers.
These people are so inspirational. What a nice video. Thanks!
This has been my favourite video in quite some time, the spirit these people have is amazing. The worthwhile balance between the value of old and new technologies in their lives is fantastic.
this is one of those videos I wish was a lot longer, thanks for making and sharing.
This video was really well done. The family is incredible.
Thank you so much for this video. Simply wonderful people,and I love his words "...if you don´t know where to start,start. And things will fall into place."
"If you don't know where to start, start. And things will fall into place."
In my opinion, this is the most inspiring of your documentary series yet.
Kirsten, I love your videos...and I love the people you choose to interview, in fact I fall more in love with these people every time I watch; their ideals, values, ethics warm the heart. Thank you..xo
lotusblossomed
I totally agree. The people she features are always so interesting and genuine.
***** Me, too..
Totally agree. Yes, y es, y es.
There is no way to be self-sufficient ALONE-- it takes a village. Communities of people like this working together can achieve great things.
they seem so lovely, this is my dream to live like this.
Same :D
Adorable couple with a beautiful life.
Really enjoyed this video. I love the simplicity of life and yes, we can be so much more to be frugal and self sufficient. Its the experience.
I love your house, thank you for giving us a tour, its beautiful. I would rather live in your house with the finishing nails and all rather than these houses that are made today. We moved from the city to the country 2 years ago and are loving it! Best family decision we ever made. Learning as we go and will never turn back or go back to the city! What an inspiring video, great information! Subscribed and will come back often to learn more! Wish you lived closer to me so I could learn first hand!
I've purchased a couple of Lloyd's books, said "Hello" at one of the local (SF) Expos, and he's always been an inspiration! Thanks for your work and vision, Lloyd!
This was the best out of all the video, well sized home with good self efficient people.
well designed kitchen.
Loved this one. Learned so much from these inspiring people. Will watch again! Thank you, Kristen!
Out of the many incredible videos posted to this channel over the last several years, this might be my favorite. What a great house / homestead. Thank you Kirsten for the continued work of bringing these living spaces and lifestyles to us.
Wow what a beautiful place and a wonderful way of life and stress free it really is a work of art and thank you for sharing
Admiration, admiration, admiration. This is the kind of life I dreamt of living when I was a kid. I always admired the story of Robinson Crusoe.
This not a house, this is a home. Amazing construction. Less artificial light and more warmth.
what an amazing house. absolutely beautiful. all the little details. gorgeous, just gorgeous.
Another great piece of journalism
I love these two...I like their honesty, self reliance...and they are happy !!
This is a very inspiring way of living. In the past 4 years I left the city with my family and moved to a farm in Uruguay, close to Colonia. Now I'm starting a road that I hope goes very much like Lloyd's, with the addition of a couple of tiny houses we built and we rent for tourists who want to enjoy the countryside. Thank you Kristen for taking the time and effort and for sharing these stories with us.
Kirsten, this is a wonderful interview; I hope you go back again and spend another day visiting Lloyd and Leslie. What a wonderful partnership they have!
I can totally see myself living like this.
a full acre or 2 would be nice
Kirsten, this is beautifully shot and really engaging. Thank you
I already wanted to hang out with Lloyd, but now I want to visit his place even more! Thanks for the great video.
Old hippies. I remember him. He's been around sense the 70's.........living off the land.......Cool guy, we talked about him back in school 40 years ago.
Just keep doing what you do Kirsten! I adore these stories, these human stories. My grandfather was like these people and I miss him terribly!
Loved this video. I enjoyed seeing and hearing how they have come to this point in their lives. They seem pretty content and active. It's incredible to me with what they have done with half an acre. I think I can try to do much better with my backyard.
Magnificent ! What a beautiful down to earth hard working couple you both are ! Wisdom is truly the greatest of treasures.Thank you for sharing your passion for life and labor of love on your homestead .Loved watching this video.
Great interview, great filming, wonderful Lloyd, so insightful, his wife all with great awareness about their approach. Delightful good ending!
Fabulous inspirational video!
I hope to come back in a year and see millions of hits.
Lloyd and Lesley have such an enviable array of knowledge. Hope to get there someday.
I love your way of life, & I respect how much work do every day to keep things going. My grandparents lived this way in Eastern Europe any decades ago.
I tried this for a retreat from civilisation in a remote part of West Virginia and spent two summers and one very desperate winter there but I did it. Everybody should try it at least once in their lifetime. It is a tremendously fulfilling and rewarding education.
This makes me so happy. I love this. They're great.
I love this guy and his family! Such an inspiration to us all. No, we cannot become totally self sufficient, but we can do our best to live simply. Thank you for setting a positive example.
Thank you so much this made my morning!! God bless you and the people who are out there trying to make there dreams come true.
Glad I have found this. Be as sufficient as you are able. Great view.
they are both so humble and very knowledgeable in so many things! such magical beings
What a wonderful expression of life. I loved your honesty, approach and wisdom. Thank you for doing your video.
This couple is amazing! Great video.
I absolutely love love love this couple and their homestead! Beautiful in every way.
This guy is such an inspiration. I wish i could have what he has. Its like the third time ive watched this video and keep coming back.
These people are an inspiration. I wish I lived close to them to learn as much as possible. I take my hat off to them.
Incredible couple! I just love their honesty about what their thoughts are on self-reliance and I believe they've done an incredible job on that piece of land.
I love their story. I've re-watched this I don't know how many times.
Unbelievable, this guys knowledge is amazing. Something you only get through so much experience. Looks good for 55 let alone his actual age. His wife too.
I've been watching your videos for a few months now. I really appreciate what you are doing. This is my favorite video so far. Thank you!
One of the best videos on youtube, I keep watching this once in a while. Lots of inspiration and wisdom, wish there was more!
I love this! This home and property are so warm and inviting. Beautiful.
HOW can anyone give this video a thumbs down?
Lloyd and Lesley are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing their story.
This whole house is amazing but I especially love those handmade rugs and blankets.
Charming house design :) And looks cozy. Still blown away by how much they've fit on their half acre and all the work...
This is the wisdom our world needs. Practical, realistic, and effective. I need to find this kind of balance in my life.
This was amazing to watch! Thank you for this!
what a lovely couple...and so wise! their home, garden and lifestyle are inspiring..thank you
This is a wonderful philosophy for most of us. This way of living would reduce stress and nourish more kindness and good health. I love it.
You inspire! It is true that self efficiency is not possible but so many don't even try to do some of it themselves! You set a great example. Best/Roy and Dianne Schreyer
Awesome! It is amazing how far away from life we have come while looking for life....
What a beautiful homestead and two such amazing people. It is so cool to see how they have created so much and are living in a really sensible manner.
Fantastic film, a very satisfying glimpse into an inspiring lifestyle. Love their home!
Very nice to see the Kahn's doing so well and that they continue to inspire and be inspired! Thank you Kirsten and crew too and namaste to all! :-)
This must be my favourite video. I keep coming back to watch it.
What a well-done video! These folks are a wonderful inspiration and exactly what I needed this morning. Thank you!
I love all the videos but this couple might be my favorite. 😊
This homestead has so much personality!
this is the life of my dreams. Just didn't know how, like he said "if you don''t know how just start". I could watch this all day . Thank you so much for bringing these wonderful people into my life and the lives of we like minded people.
I just love their attitude, they seem like really awesome people. I'm sure I could learn tons of stuff from.
These videos are so well done and so interesting. Thanks for your work.
I love the chance to see Lloyd up and personal in his beautiful hand made home. The salvaged wood and creativity are incredible enough, but he and Creed make an incredible combo that covers so much knowledge, but also lives of hard work doing what they obviously love to do. That is the secret to his still being so young with 80 years of life under his belt. Thank you Kirsten for your fine work that captures such legends for others to learn from now, as well as long into the future.
I absolutely love your house!!! Oh my, it really talks to my heart. Wonderful job!!!!!
Beautiful place! Thanks for sharing your lifestyle and philosophy. I aspire to build a home someday soon using recycled and green building materials. Thanks for all the inspiration!
I found the Whole Earth Catalog in the local library. Lots of fascinating things. And of course Lloyd Kahn comes to mind. Thanks for the interview. He's somewhat of a renaissance man. Very practical in his genus. Thanks again.
wow this couple they are amazing i am inspired thank you for video
Great video, thank you. Please show more people that live like this x
Truly very inspiring and beautiful to watch what they have built. Thank you.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Bravo to them! Lots of knowledge and sound advice. Finding the balance is key, doing what you can and what is enjoyable also, then compromise on the rest.
Very nice, You people are really blessed.
I really enjoyed your video your house is wonderful your whole attitude is wonderful. Your respect for the earth and the simple life is so awesome☮️💕
I LOVE that kind of housing and living. Rustic housing with lots of windows and growing natural veggies, etc. However, still being close to the city is the right balance for me. What a cool couple!
Wow what a great video. Thanks for taking the time to interview him and her and let us see their lifestyle of living. I so badly wanna live a lifestyle like them. Someday I will have my own land and start my own mini homestead
I have watched this video so many times now and I love it each time! So much to learn and so inspirational. I have even recently purchased Lloyd Kahn's book 'Builders of the Pacific Coast' and it is so amazing - an absolute feast for the eyes and soul. So from all the way from Australia, I say, thank you for showing me how to live simply, slow down, enjoy life and recognise all that nature (teamed with hard work!) can provide!
What a great video Kirsten! Thanks for posting and sending the message I am trying to convey!
its amazing the things you guys do ,its like a museum back in time of the old days
Gorgeous visit. And that bread looks wonderful!
So true. And sad. She said, "For us, all of people our age, that tradition was cut off a generation or two ago, the value of actually working, not trying to figure out how not to work."
you are shockingly pretty
Great Video Kirsten! This is exactly what I aim to do when I finally settle down again.
beautiful home, and life. I wish you all the best. thanks for sharing
Bunch of dang hippy' s, next year I will be taking three shipping containers, burying them in a hillside and living in them.
Ohh dear I have become one of them, and my fathers worst dream. It has only taken 61 years
Loved this video in fact I have loved all of the uploads.
Thanks for your efforts
XD
Only took me 48 (;
Hilleary BROWN+=WELCOME, MY FRIEND YOUR FATHER WOULD BE PROUD!!
Only took me 15 :)
Sure, but you had internet for most of the time of your life :D
I've watched this a few times now.. It still inspires.