27 YEARS Living Off-Grid on a Self-Built Island Homestead

Freedom Cove is a rare and very special place. It's a man-made floating island that acts as a homestead, an art installation, and a home to Catherine and Wayne in Tofino, BC, Canada.
The project started with a small float home that was built using wood that had washed ashore after a storm, and since moving into it in 1992, they've gradually added new buildings, greenhouses, and an outdoor dance floor to create a fully off-grid, floating homestead where they can grow most of their own food, earn a living as artists, and reduce their environmental footprint.
They have used as much reclaimed material as possible, including the flotation technology that has been discarded from nearby fish farms over the years.
The site where they chose to settle in was chosen specifically because it had a fresh water source above sea level so they could have gravity fed water, and because the cove provided protection from winter storms.
They use a mix of solar panels, a generator, propane and firewood for their various energy needs, and they have a new microbial wastewater system that will allow them to fully purify their waste. Before that, they had a tank that could be emptied in open water like most boats and vessels do.
Catherine King and Wayne Adams are artists and carvers who make beautiful work and showcase some of it in their floating gallery.
If you'd like to visit Freedom Cove in Tofino, BC, you can book a tour here:
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Or you can reach out directly to Catherine and Wayne by email at:
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Special thank you to Shane for the good chats and the boat rides!
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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[@terencegarcia4193]

“We don’t recommend everyone do this. We recommend everyone do their own dream” I dig it!

[@AliA-gj2tp]

They are intelligent too

[@reapersend2383]

That's why it looks as fake as the last episode. It a lied dream. Nothing lives on the water more like looking at the bottom of the water. A talking puddle.

[@madaprak]

In other words dont anchor next to me lol.

[@trillnix3043]

@@reapersend2383 wut

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

in other words: don't copy us, do your own thang!

[@AmericasNextTopStyli]

"We live to the rhythms of the moon and the tides out here, not to the rhythms of corporate and business". I absolutely love it. I wish you two many more years living out your dream.

[@Goldenwoodz]

Exactly It’s what life should be all about I think for everyone. People have gotten swallowed up in the cities and overcrowded towns of America, life shouldn’t be about making money just to provide basics, life should be about enjoying nature exploring the world god has provided for us with the short amount of time we have it’s so not worth wasting time away working for paper when we have an entire planet of gods creations to see and explore and experience. The idea of life nowadays isn’t what God ever wanted…I bet he is so proud of these two and their island

[@itzfiji9587]

Yes when she said that it hit home

[@itzfiji9587]

@@Goldenwoodz Facts

[@reneewilliams1747]

She lives for corporate money that she makes on her art.

[@IamAlijahaTara]

Okay this is the statement that hit hard. Thats what I'm saying wishing them many more!!

[@Baer1990]

I love the honesty. Many people forget there is a reason people went on grid. Off grid living is hard work and many people that live off grid pretend like it's easy for them

[@maribelaguilar7270]

I do agree. Is vary hard. But and camara they look great. Im going to get my. Just because. The country is going to be bad. And few years. Read Mattew 24. Is all happening. We must look for high land. Thats why Im doing my off greed. 😢

[@recluseauhermitticus2033]

Off grid living is hard because we haven't spent billions of dollars making it easy. . like how we spent billions to make it easy to bush a button and bomb people on the other side of the planet!!! . . . ever wonder why that is

[@burnyizland]

@@maribelaguilar7270 Is your first language not English? Because that was completely incoherent.

[@crabinijig8403]

@@burnyizlandok I'm sure Maribel sounds leagues of intelligence over you in her own language, singleton.

[@burnyizland]

@@crabinijig8403 First of all, it's simpleton, not singleton, ya freakin numpty. Second, since you're SO much smarter than I am, why don't you translate for the class?

[@UCANUKE]

These two are living their best life

[@SATX_]

Yeah but whose lake are they on? Glorified squatters for sure

[@Ratyz1]

@@SATX_ I mean if they have been there for 27 years and not have had to moved or anything im sure its fine anyways not like anyone is complaining

[@hettbeans]

@@SATX_ It's not on a lake. They're in a tiny inlet off of Cypress Bay near Tofino in British Columbia. It's the same body of water as the Atlantic Ocean. They're about 8 miles from the nearest civilization.

[@michaelmerritt9657]

The way he sits and listens as she speaks reminds me of my grandparents. I can only imagine how much peace they both have.

[@SATX_]

Peace meaning weed 😂 yeah they have a lot of it

[@Travis_22]

@@SATX_ lmao

[@brentperry4627]

Yeah that’s crazy. The respect is so real, I could cry. & I never cry lol. This is a lost form of communication/partnership fasho. They found a 1 in a million in each other.

[@MomDoer-qc7iw]

@@SATX_ must be depressing going through life and can only think about happiness with weed involved

[@mrkoala5127]

This is the type of stuff that should be trending on KZbin.

[@SarcasticQuokka]

Mr Koala I agree!

[@LittleOzzyLand]

They would never allow that..

[@WeBbillionairz]

It is..that's why we're All watching it 😏

[@coffeewithcarline9171]

Mr Koala right

[@selenalamothe997]

im scared of it getting too popular and the government trying to stop us in some way

[@ReturnoftheGoddess-motherearth]

May your gardens be honored and grow abundantly ❤️

[@neavemadsen7668]

I yearn for this type of sustainable living and freedom. They both seem so peaceful and content! Beautiful video both insightful and educational!

[@MrBarsanett]

Everyone says that, until it's time to put in the work lol

[@Rljlsl1985]

It’s incredible. Me also. That freedom they must feel is amazing. Shame we don’t have this opportunity here in Barcelona 🇪🇸

[@nightw7772]

So let’s make it happen.

[@Rljlsl1985]

Thank the world for what you have. Not what you don’t have

[@patriciahansen3246]

O

[@user-cq6dg6ql9j]

I bet their family members are pumped when they get to spend the week there. It’s like camping with amenities and a free museum all tied into one spot.

[@nytim666]

thought the same lol dream holliday for the toddler me

[@elizabethhd7430]

I know I would be especially just to learn from an elder knowledge is wealth and wealth is knowledge

[@samanthasmile7746]

I know! I love it!

[@addysidhu5669]

@@elizabethhd7430 can u pls tell me what he said in the end that when he sees the full moon he say im ready beam me up!??

[@Psykout]

@@addysidhu5669 "Beam me up Scotty, I'm ready." Star Trek reference.

[@amyjkr]

The problem is finding a partner with the same passion to create a life like that.

[@nmagain24]

No need for a partner

[@hannahtattoo]

@@nmagain24 you beat me to it lol.

[@hannahtattoo]

I think if you have the passion for a life like this, you would do it whether you found a partner or not. Shouldn't need a partner to motivate you.

[@nmagain24]

@@hannahtattoo lol word

[@puny5417]

That’s true. I say you can do this alone but I’m pretty sure it will be a lot smoother if you had someone on your team that could help out. That can’t be done alone!!!

[@mariatavarez9323]

Just listening to these people talk brings me peace. They are amazing souls and I hope they both live many many more years to enjoy their paradise. I love all the messages in this video!

[@mirza6399]

ahhh well about that 😅

[@jackodum5410]

This is the most beautiful home I've seen in my entire life! Congrats on achieving your dream through hard work!

[@9y2bgy]

"We don't recommend that everyone do this." No proselytizing, no preaching. Self reliance and tolerance at their finest. Thank you Catherine and Wayne for showing us a fine way to live a full life. I'm proud to share this wonderful country of ours with you.

[@cutwagman]

With the footprint of space needed there’s no wonder.

[@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline]

@@cutwagman They recycle almost everything and buy used stuff. Their footprint is smaller than yours if you did a real analysis.

[@dylanburns8759]

if everyone did this it would destroy ecosystems

[@grungestoryteller]

What state are they in?

[@PomskyLyfe]

@@grungestoryteller bc Canada

[@thestig560]

When two people with the same goals and similar personalities find each other and nurture each other’s dreams it’s called harmony

[@NonPremiumID]

Or, anti-social personality disorder.

[@Onlinesully]

that's right.

[@liankhupboi5741]

"Sure enough, enough comes in" that is just wow👍 respect👍

[@ritamariekelley4077]

I love the "storm damage" education bit, opportunity to learn something better/different. This is what many spend thousands to do on vacation. The work is the culture. One of my most favorite activities was to chop wood. We can live vicariously through you.

[@sheldonthegoat2157]

i loved how they talked abt staying together through being broke and highs and lows and stayed together throughout the struggles

[@sandiadamson1754]

Sheldon the goat215 it’s lovely. My husband would freak being down to 20 cents! I’ve been there. Don’t care. 😊

[@jont2576]

Easy to stay together when ur broke and going nowhere......try staying together when ur partner is rich as fark.dont believe me just ask Elon musk,Jeff bezos,tiger woods and Duncan bannatyne. Like the saying goes,most men can stand adversity and hardship in life,but if u want to test a man's character,give him money and power.

[@FranklinSninsky]

u aint broke when ur free of the system, they are richer than all the Billionairs and trillionairs in the world, because they are truly living how god intended for us to live, free, self sustatining, and self reliant, no greed or anger or drama, just life harmonized with nature, just love this video and your comment, thanks for sharing , God Bless North America

[@FranklinSninsky]

When people say you need to work or get a job, they mean go to work for society or a corporation, what ever happened to working for yourself and having your job be to maintain your self sustaining compound, I love this dream

[@karleyludwig7489]

Same though it's so cool I would love to do that.

[@fritzstudios8571]

It's a great plan, issue is most people need to buy their land or home and can't afford it. So get a mortgage and have to work for 30 years to pay it off. Not sure how else to do it? there is no free good land.

[@Qlicky]

Those people are right. If properties and homes likes this were falling from the skies nobody would work.

[@Dgnmuse]

These people also are part of society. They sell art and candles so they aren’t 100% off grid.

[@WayneDome-dm8iu]

people choose to work for society or corporations. It is called trading your time for money unless you have some form of handed down money which someone else at some point had traded their time for money. Without society, they could have never done this. Steel hammers, steel tools, Plastic binds were all made with Furnaces and digging out mountains of iron ore. They took/ traded from society what they needed and built their dream home.

[@PhantomSavage]

Wayne gives me Jamie Hyneman vibes. A stoic, slow spoken, socially conservative man on the outside, and an eccentric expressionist engineering genius on the inside.

[@rexbreyer8401]

What a truly amazing life. How many of us who live in the system just moving like robots.. I love nature and the water. What a dream to live like this. Incredible

[@BushImports]

I thought their dance floor was a helipad before they said what it is.

[@wadealcorn3402]

So did I

[@hypkreationz3644]

Same

[@homefront3162]

me too

[@kevinwilson7219]

I thought it was a trampoline from the air

[@tError4O4]

Dude spoilers!

[@leryuuuuu]

"We lived to the rhythms of the moon and the tides out here, not to the rhythms of corporate and business." Just, wow.

[@isailopez4132]

I don’t know where they from.. but if they lived in the USA.. some would knock on their door.. and tell them to leave or their property would be sized because its not approved by the county’s housing regulation and its a danger for them... And they might get arrested.... Yes that happens in the “land of then free” look it up..

[@mrjujuice5484]

@@isailopez4132 Yeah that's called trespassing on land they do not own. If you own the land/lake you can do whatever you want. Not sure what you're going on about.

[@illbyno1]

Nicer than other homeless encampments

[@lilzurako5798]

@@isailopez4132 Yeah I don’t exactly know if you understand how “freedom” works but what I think your looking for is anarchy if anyone could settle in any land they want it would be chaos.

[@Rxbandit421]

@@mrjujuice5484 oh so human trafficking as long as it’s on my own property is okay as long as it’s on my own property tho. How stoned are you

[@brookeandbrodiemcgregor2888]

Those dogs are the true definition of content. 🥰

[@ST-ku5ni]

Your wall design and extra heating to minimize condensation and mold is so important. You guys Rock all round. Love this!

[@IH_Lee]

It looks like they're living in a small castle, their own world and their dogs are so cute.

[@faze_buendia9514]

These people are incredible they are living the same kind of dream that I have, living off the grid completely in nature and self sufficient. Im a born n raised Alaskan so some of this kind of living is already natural to us.

[@dragonwarrior4589]

Awesome...I would like to get to that point some day

[@AJCsr]

Let's go !

[@Tubalcain422]

Hopefully they have healthcare paid for by other people’s taxes.

[@michalviktorin6758]

Except that you are orobably european descendant, and except that living off grid in nature is natural for every creature in nature. Only humans forgot or force others to live unnaturally....

[@yungheat84]

KaiserLynn De LaFranc are they or are they just like the bums on the streets who find a easy way of life and not having a 9-5?

[@elpresidente8757]

The talent to do this is unbelievable. You two are incredibly gifted. It’s amazing.

[@ISLANDHARMONYSTJ]

You guys are an inspiration. Absolutely amazing! I’m so impressed by the creativity and hard work that went into your dream. And I love it that you recognize that everybody needs to find their own special dream to do that with and that they all look so different.

[@cizia69]

May the Universe give you many more years together on your island

[@cizia69]

@Preston Smith It is a conscienceless manifested in matter

[@cizia69]

@Ishhh Khān Difference?

[@joshgraves1090]

The universe?? 🤣🤣 more like the state and local governments

[@northmarketplace3286]

yes🥰

[@switters8679]

@Preston Smith Here is a quote from what I suspect is your favorite book. It is better to let everyone think you are a fool then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

[@blackcosmos]

"We live to the rhythms of the moon n the tide out here NOT to the rhythms of corporate n business" ❤

[@michelleboyd604]

celestial vibrationz Love that too.

[@tiyab3104]

That really stood out to me as well!

[@ronpetersen973]

AND************************

[@quineseadelle739]

Agree ! I LOVE YOU!

[@sr.6816]

You guys did such an incredible job in creating your own paradise! So beautiful!

[@Aliyahmariamusic]

Amazing I had to watch the whole thing and I love their vibes healing yourself and others WOW THANK YOU FOR LETTING US SEE YOUR HOME

[@zenmasterorwhatever]

The info about how they prevent MOLD issues is very interesting to learn.

[@clifffraser7433]

You mean "don't insulate and use losts of fuel".

[@nmagain24]

Word

[@zenmasterorwhatever]

@@clifffraser7433 exactly. Which is why I'm glad I never ended up moving onto a boat like I was planning several years ago

[@grenadre682]

Molding on their head or the building?

[@bluezy1]

Harmaa 🤣🤣🤣 ur joking right

[@bubbles1978]

“If everything collapses we could make it “ great timing!

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

oh you think everything has collapsed? you have no idea how good you still have it, and I don't even need to know where in the world you are.

[@zacklane6868]

No kidding

[@zoesdada8923]

You must have been expecting biden to steal the election too

[@spriteespritee1237]

@@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976 soon will collapse...sooner than you think.

[@dannypacheco3267]

@@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976 You sound fun at parties

[@namastehere7690]

This was so beautiful, soulmates fullfilling their purpose in life. I’m literally cryIng this video showed up in perfect timing. thank you for sharing their story.💕

[@TomTom-df9ph]

I never get bored with watching this over and over again. It’s fascinating and this couple are incredible.

[@coffeewithcarline9171]

They built their own piece of heaven

[@syedanaqvi5888]

💕

[@sandrastewart6434]

Yaaaassss!

[@gailbrezinka9766]

💝

[@xjd8375]

Emespher 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@iwillsinganewsong]

I remember reading about them years ago in a magazine. Their “island” was much smaller then. Even still, when I saw the thumbnail I thought “This must be that dancer’s floating home”. So cool to see they’re still living their dream!

[@EJ-cq1dc]

At first I thought the dance floor was a helicopter pad lol

[@jp3mcpherson]

MLea Blev - it’s not a dancers home. It’s a mans home that allowed his wife to be a dancer by the lifestyle he created.

[@violameinander6009]

I remember watching/reading something about them years ago as well! I always admire people who can work towards their goals and make the life they want with their own hard work.

[@randomthings2016]

MLea Blev 🥰🥰🥰

[@gabemiller9249]

What magazine was it?

[@labritnikki1279]

I really like the individuals that they both are. They seem genuinely happy, grateful, and humbled amongst eachother.

[@druid139]

Wayne is amazing! I hope he is happy, creating such an incredible world. Lovely to see your life, you two. You both appear to have made a beautiful, safe, and vibrant home in an incredible setting! Blessings!

[@EdRein]

“Because money has never been the most important thing to either of us, neither has it given us any grief.” - this is life, not money.

[@CrystalVanner]

*Says someone with money, 'cuz this COSTS, for sure!*

[@anemoneyas]

Must be life to live in a country where you can do this and still be able to go to the doctor if you get sick.

[@lesliebean4594]

Crystal Vanner He mentioned over half of the island being built out of bartered or recycled materials. Also, him building it himself saved him a lot of money.

[@lesliebean4594]

Myth Tree I’m sorry to hear you went through that.

[@lesliebean4594]

Myth Tree I would imagine the pipe dreamers don’t . I know I long for a simpler way of life, but I haven’t the slightest clue what it takes to get there lol

[@RadicalEdward_115]

A true man, engineers his own island and cares about the biosphere of the body of water they live on. Stunning

[@pinkegg3179]

he also allows for and encourages his lady to do her hobbies and such. builds for her a candle factory, dance floor, gardens. he doesn't smile, but he's a sweetheart

[@LifenaDay525]

“We now have armored styrofoam that last for an eternity.” “Armor” is a nice word for plastic. Plastic breaks down and will be in the lake for “an eternity”. This is a one sided selfish lifestyle masked as being “eco friendly”. Then make a video to sustain your so called “eco lifestyle” and ‘sell’ the viewer on your stewardship of nature bull sh@t. Hypocrites! You’re polluting the lake with your floating pile of junk while stating you want to be as one with nature and justifying your actions on a video. How much $$$ did you make on this propaganda video?

[@Uviryth]

Meanwhile I ruined a wall while trying to put up a picture.

[@jaedynhicks1607]

K A stuff was regifted to them and already made and there might as well repurpose it

[@Lucasaurios]

@@LifenaDay525 Its all repurposed lol, its the best way to get those materials and prevent them from actually just eternally floating like you say, its the most they can do. It sounds like you want them to live by smashing rocks together, theyre doing more for the environment around them than 99% of people in their position and you still think that makes them hypocrites, its kinda wild.

[@ShirleyFraserTX]

What lovely people. Thank you for sharing your amazing home with us.

[@forthepurposeofscience]

Look at the dog, he's all chilling and sleeping comfortably on Dad's lap❤️

[@harriethonakerart4912]

"Sunshine, life is hard and then it gets harder" Ain't that the truth

[@roberttangen2942]

Harriet Honaker From cradle to hearse there is nothing that happens that couldn’t get worse

[@Plslevmelone]

The kind of truth that cuts down to the bone. It never gets easier as time goes on, you just stop expecting it to.

[@jameskoss]

It's not true. For many people life only gets better and easier.

[@fakiola9184]

James Koss in what way do you believe this to be true?

[@fakiola9184]

Robert Tangen I love that! I’ve never heard anyone say that before, thanks for sharing

[@fortifyjoy]

you can tell a lot about a person by how their pets interact with them. these people are full of tranquility. just look at how much their dogs see them as family.

[@doejohn6197]

Seriously? Those are just they’re pets that’s all.

[@shellybergman6104]

I’ve always believed that the way a man interacts with animals is how he will be with children and how he treats his mother his mother is his how he will treat his wife. It’s 100% accurate. I noticed how the husband in this video was so gentle with the dogs as well.

[@OnlineSupportTeam]

Or Pets are old and they nap all day - old dogs do that.

[@KingZealotTactics]

@@doejohn6197You are a very simple creature aren't you?

[@jesussavesyeshedoes]

Mmm not really, Hitler's dog blondi loved him as well

[@tankanderson5299]

Total awesomeness congratulations on 27 amazing and wonderful accomplishments for you 2 .

[@johnstamos5269]

"I only go into town when I want pop chips and candy" MY MAN, living my dream

[@user-sz8zo9sf9i]

“We live to the rhythms of the moon & the tide out here, not to rhythms of corporate & business.” (12:11s)

[@LiYuanChea]

Yeah but poptarts and candy though, LOL

[@HaykInWonderland]

@@LiYuanChea damn you really gottem

[@user-lu2mq4bw3i]

✨✨✨💖 FELT that in my SOUL💖✨✨✨🌔🌕🌖

[@moose_squirrel_colombo5786]

🙌

[@KATSUvo]

The air breathes too.

[@AaronHendu]

I've been wondering how this place has been doing over the past few years...it's a special thing, that's for sure.

[@wendysworld1260]

Wow!! Absolutely beautiful!!! I love your home!!! It’s so beautiful from the property to every detail I saw was so nice and the fact they did all of this on their own & 60% of batear & trade!! That in itself is amazing!! Beautiful homestead! ❤️

[@janebishop5885]

So glad you two found each other. The stars do align sometimes. Hope you will be able to live in your wonderful place til the end.

[@Bitplex]

I love how their dogs keep shifting around as time passes during the interview process. Every few shots they just appear in a different spot haha.

[@lissettesantiago4082]

I watched it over just to look at the dogs 😂😂😂😂 im dying hahaa

[@colethomas5777]

The dogs are living the best life

[@bayuajiwicaksonojati3144]

i legit thought it was a cat until i see the face

[@ButtercupGal71]

What kind of dogs are they?

[@Frances_Elizabeth]

I notice a lot of older folks living this lifestyle seem content with theirselves, active and healthy. Nature alone really takes care of us.

[@bigtony4829]

Less stress no need to worry about bills just need to get into a routine of daily chores

[@marieindia8116]

I think that people like this are also determined not to fall into the health care trap as they age. They know life is challenging, entails some suffering, and the end is inescapable. It's easier to accept when you have lived a full life.

[@theelizabethan1]

They came of age in the '60s... hippies, baby-boomers....

[@demo3456]

its how the creator wanted us to live. We all wonder why we are miserable and its because we live outside of nature just like they want us too.

[@freeloader69]

@@marieindia8116 So why not try to make sure you also live as long as you can by being a part of a society which values and protects the health of its members by I don’t know, maybe incentivizing the specialization of people who can effectively heal people when they are sick or injured? I don’t think these things are mutually exclusive. Do you? Can we enjoy our lives while also sacrificing just a little back to the community which makes our lives so much more meaningful?

[@lisamarie7851]

This is absolutely beautiful on so many levels 💕✨

[@elainecooper9529]

Just amazing!!! Thank you for sharing. Beautiful life for beautiful people.

[@S.D.Mcmllan]

Watched another guy cover this 4 years ago its nice to see the progress.

[@Alm1r]

yeah i remember that too, they painted the whole island

[@Livvyma]

What video was it??

[@heitildeg]

link?? title? :O :D

[@S.D.Mcmllan]

heitildeg dude it was 4 years ago I’m not about to scroll through my history just google it.

[@mildsoup8978]

That's why XP is obsolete

[@hikazeyattis3828]

I can only imagine how great this place must feel in the rain.

[@aprilsmith3683]

Oh my word... The work that has gone into creating this magical space is astonishing... A piece of peace... The gallery is magnificent... 🇿🇦

[@deedouglas636]

What an amazing life you have both created. It is truly magical!

[@aliciabrillante]

This place is beautiful and so self sufficient. They seem so happy and so are their dogs. I love that Canada allows its citizens to live freely like this.

[@Salix631]

Its very pretty, yes, but it is not remotely self sufficient. They grow some veg, ok, but do they produce their own furniture and fittings, solar panels and sewage treatment unit?

[@aliciabrillante]

Shirley Walsh They are close enough to completely self sufficient for westerners.

[@MiddleEarthGirl75]

Not all of Canada unfortunately. Here in Ontario you barely own the land you buy. In organized townships there are SO many regulations on what you can do with it, what you can put on it and they do everything they can to make sure you can't live off grid. From different videos I've seen out of BC, it seems to be much easier to live the dream.

[@JayR-ct8pv]

@@Salix631 "it is not remotely self sufficient" Exaggerate much. Just because they didn't literally hand craft every single material to initially start this type of life doesn't mean they aren't very close to complete self sufficiency with everything in place, 27 years later I might add.

[@CBDav]

Freely? A friend told me they pay dearly but they don't even own their own drivers license. Guess who owns them... She also owns like 83% of the Canada land.

[@finished6267]

We did an MTV cribs of this place. One of the more memorable shoots of my career. Really cool dude. He envisioned the place, built a model of it, and manifested it. With his partner and soulmate. I admire this guy, and I'm building my own model right now. FIREWEED!

[@karenlerato357]

Please share your progress with us on KZbin. 👏👏

[@sebastianzimmerhackl3686]

Where can I see?

[@louiearmstrong]

What does FIREWEED mean? Did he have fire weed?

[@arne8158]

Did you work there when they did Michael Rosenbaums house? My favorite episode.

[@Berkeloid0]

@@louiearmstrong Watch at 3:52 for your answer

[@corytoews5222]

10:23 "Because we believed in that, it has always worked." A lot of wisdom in those words.

[@DEVAEGIR]

"We live with the rhythms of moon and tide, not the rhythms of business and corporate." My kinda gal this lady!! I've been trying to minimise the effect of business and corporate for some time now, even though it is hell to try do this in London.

[@BBTheCancelled]

And they have a huge Osiris' obelisk with an owl on top. That's some pretty creepy imagery as owls were all over Epstein island, represent Molech and a giant owl is burned at Bohemian Grove.

[@Starswake]

Pop, chips and candy.

[@wanaraz]

You like the internet?

[@BoneBGone]

well its because they have made the systems that way that you are dependand on everything. once you get out of that life gets much more better after that :P

[@KyleLewsader]

This is also the girl who built a dance floor before her garden.........

[@yazminlisette6679]

this is amazing, i’m so happy for them and the knowledge to share their journey with us 💫💕 i see a future like this for all of us being taken care of by nature and one another if we start changing the way and how we live

[@jenn_in_atl]

Their love and creativity is so beautiful ❤

[@colinvainwright4838]

Whenever they getting interviewed the dog is just straight vibing, no lie 1:37

[@peytonjennings3405]

Facts lol

[@monsterx3055]

doggie is high

[@Kysman95]

When you defeat all the hipsters, you have to face these 2 as the final boss

[@StinkyDustyBird]

Kysman95 lmfao!

[@ifyoufilmit1837]

This is funny

[@waterop4]

Hahahahahaha......that was funny.

[@letshearyourverse]

I unlocked the golden fedora already, im good.

[@nmagain24]

@@letshearyourverse golden fedora?? Haaaaa

[@johnedwardjones999]

So outstanding. Very inspiring. Thank you!....All good on both of you.

[@dcstringer1]

This is so inspirational . You are both so incredible !!!!

[@Tron2.0.]

I like how he smiles at her happiness in what they created.

[@lesgrossman4636]

These people are my heroes; that’s living the dream. Off grid is where it’s at

[@pollywalker2586]

So lovely, love to see your home! My husband will not give up comfort to be adventurous. Thank you, God Bless. 🌞

[@alanthompson1083]

You have a very beautiful home. Thats what i wanted to do when i was young. I'm 78 now. So i've decided to stay on land. Have a blessed and long life.

[@mikellegend17]

They're literally living a dream. A dream to some not most. Most dream of Lots of money and luxuries , some dream of natural life and inner peace.

[@carolwilliams8463]

Its beautiful

[@forgotabtnamechange]

Old Man: "I only go when I want poptarts and candy" Me In Quarantine: "Same"

[@ForwardEarth]

He said pop, chips and candy.

[@MrJibbin54]

@@ForwardEarth what about pop-chips and candy??

[@leia3559]

The Very Least Person still “same”

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

try subtitles, he said POP- chips and candy, pop-chips are a thing. I highly doubt he drinks soda pop.

[@stephenbrodie5617]

@@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976 what makes you highly doubt he drinks pop, minimalist people can still like pop???

[@floridacocoabrown643]

This almost brought me to tears. Such a beautiful simple life. It's becoming more and more what I strive for.

[@zannemairiwoods528]

Awesome ! Beautiful creations both of you have made for yourselves !

[@KeenanModica]

Wow, so awesome and innovative. These two are awesome!

[@663rainmaker]

keenanboy3000 blessed and innovative

[@HisgGalore]

I love how he sits in no worry an listens while his wife talks 🥰👌🏿

[@jasminecomer9436]

Not gonna lie that alone made me respect him. He's giving her space to talk and really hearing what she says. He seems like a great husband.

[@solarlola5953]

He seems tired

[@srhodes6963]

@@solarlola5953 probably from listening to her…ZING!

[@yubright8484]

@@srhodes6963 Most peoples at that age will look tired !

[@beyourself9890]

I really hope they have someone to take over this brilliant way of life. I love that he’s a man of dew works but what he speaks hold wisdom. I wish them nothing but the absolute best❤

[@freyaqueen507]

I love the way you guys live. It's creative cleverly done. AWESOME

[@fleabaguette9699]

Relationship goals right here. You can just tell how much they love one another

[@kodykindhart5644]

Exactly Although we is great in relationships They let each other have theirs and it’s beautiful

[@kodiaktangent]

The quintessential example of an actual functioning relationship in modern times kudos to both!

[@Wanker59]

Probably don’t have Facebook…👍🏻

[@aaronwells6608]

They are old school. They remember the days when the solution to a relationship problem wasn't divorce. Or cheating with a dating app.

[@mirko1989]

hard work is the key , but not the modern kind of hard work , the "i go for 12 hours somewhere and you go for 12 hours somewhere else" kind

[@alphaserenity283]

I commend both of you!!!!!! So encouragement the way you live and your thankfulness

[@lukasburic6796]

This made me shed a tear...beautiful

[@saintarj4552]

The dedication is crazy, I don't think I could ever spend 10 years building a house, but the result looks like it's worth it

[@15thCrypt]

@Lady Joker They typically have a base home to come to, this was built from scratch. People who remodel have an ok place they want to add to (usually dont need to), they had to make an entire island and it sounds like they had to redo some parts a few times (like changing out of a wood style to styrofoam). Im sure the last few years was just adding a few additions that are merely for extra comfort like a remodel but they started at vastly different different points.

[@davidbrazell5179]

It's a shithole 😂

[@citizenmyx8187]

Can we just talk about how cute the dogs are, I love how they’re chillin with them like yea we helped built this place too lol

[@Screeny42]

Im searching for that comment :D

[@ethanp9893]

You can tell they’re good dog owners too, they’re so well behaved and chill haha.

[@CULLNasTyTITsuckerJAZZY]

Absolutely amazing!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@Montina_Paullin]

This is absolutely lovely! Such a special place they have built!

[@50rackzaslap]

This video or documentary or whatever we shall call it, this was dope, it was mind blowing.

[@BobbyTucker]

What a wonderful life you must be living, at 72 years old it's a little too late to take up a venture such as yours but I still entertain thoughts of living the life. Catherine & Wayne, just to say, I envy you two and wish you all the best in your future. All well wishes from Flint, Michigan.

[@randym9147]

And from one dude in California!

[@niagarafallsnewyork3659]

And one dude from NY

[@sammencia7945]

Never too late. I'm 61.

[@buckhunt6832]

If you'd like to give me money, I'll build it for you as long as you agree to inherit it to me when you pass so that I can take care of it and enjoy it after you're done with it

[@purehazards1689]

You only get to exist once on this random exo planet everything you ever did has no real value or meaning you may aswell sleep in a tree musher

[@IYKTYKYKWIM]

Looks beautiful 😍 I grew up in the country so solitude is underrated… GOOD FOR YOU GUYS! 🙏🏾

[@traceycandiani3981]

What a dream. Hard work but their passion and drive are the dream. Completely impressed and envious. Vancouver Island is my happy place.

[@delaneywrage4152]

jenna & julien in 30 years just living life w their dogs in the middle of nowhere

[@ktothala8223]

Delaney Wrage I wish they’d see this comment

[@delaneywrage4152]

From Kayla to the Cosmos same lol

[@bluezy1]

fr 🤣

[@mathewjenkins9122]

Best way to live without all the nonsense of this world.

[@alexandragatto]

Fuck, that just hit me hard because in 30 years I can totally see J&J still together, but Marble, Cermet, Paesh and Bunny will be long gone :'(

[@PancakesandPrayer]

The house is actually an expression of their love for each other ❤

[@mikal2338]

Charlotte Rodriguez hell Yeah!

[@veggiepatchideas]

Freedom Cove you are actually living my dream. I take my hat off to you guys.. I'm obsessed with vegetable growing. You've built paradise 🙏🙏🌱🌱

[@JensGraikowski]

RIP Wayne Adams! I admire anybody who lives his/her life the way they want. 🙏🏼😌

[@3jsofficial]

These two are such an inspiration. Their love is beautiful.

[@MM-tn5uk]

Damn, all these people in the comments being so negative are such crabs in a bucket. I’d love to be able to do this someday...props to these people for making it work!

[@ricanqueen3083]

Totally agree with your statement! Like why all the questions and negative energy! At least they are living self sufficient, not bothering anybody and they've built it themselves thru the years . Great accomplishments that most of you haters will never do with your own lives. We should all be living this way . Its beautiful, great job wish you both the best but plzz keep it to yourselves for your own security and peace . Blessings from Texas

[@EnliveningJustice]

Rican Queen, asking questions is learning from the experienced!

[@-M0LE]

miam I have never heard the saying “Crabs in a bucket” but is it a good analogy Crabs in a bucket have a justified reason to be a bit Crabby lol

[@LayllasLocker]

I haven't seen a single negative comment.

[@ruhisamani4502]

Nobody has been negative but you