We bought land! 40 acres of raw land in Vermont

[@GoldShawFarm]

Welcome to Vermont!

[@GoldShawFarm]

And as you're planning out your property, don't forget to consider snow removal. A 1000' driveway can be tough to plow 50 days a year.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks! Nice to see other KZbin creators in Vermont! :) For the driveway, do you mean just the length, as in the shorter the better? Or are there other considerations to make it easier to plow?

[@kjmav10135]

I lived in VT for four years. When I tried to use my cell phone, my carrier advised me that I was on “Roaming,” because, ATT, said, I was “in a foreign country”! Cell service would work at the top of a hill, but not at the bottom. But the result of that was, I got to have actual conversations with real people. It’s beautiful, lots of wildlife. And that pine scent! Lovely!

[@utahredrock1]

I so love this. The joy you're both expressing is priceless. Huge, huge congrats.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Jim - we couldn't be happier!

[@BlkOnyx488]

We are buying 5 acres of land tomorrow, Would love to pick your brains about land development Thanks

[@herb7877]

Your smiles & attitudes are infectious (a good thing). I spent 40 years in the R.E. & R.E. finance world and knew from the start you'd succeed. Your positive attitudes, tenaciousness & due diligence will over come inexperience. Clients of mine over the years with the same drive & profiles have succeeded and have done very well. Best to the both of you...

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Herb! We like to think of ourselves as quite positive people - we try not to dwell on the negatives and instead focus on the positives, looking for ways to move forward. We're really excited about this project!

[@charlesfaulkingham5599]

Congratulations! Buying land and building a house will be one of the big highlights of your lives. So happy for you both!

[@AdventurousWay]

This will definitely be the biggest project of our lives that we have taken on so far.

[@NancyFehner]

My husband and I are so happy for you both! Congratulations!! 🎉🎊

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you! :)

[@amyb.894]

Congratulations Matt & Diana. Jeff installed our septic system himself last year on our property here in CO. If you have questions I'm sure he would be glad to talk to you about it. He had to take a class to become a certified septic installer in order to do ours. Congrats again.

[@AdventurousWay]

Oh, that's great to hear that Jeff could install the septic system by himself! Will definitely keep that in mind if we have questions.

[@ruthhopkins1900]

I just bought 20 Acres. I will be needing septic as we. So I can for sure use some help

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtraught]

Vermont? All this time I thought I was watching a couple of Europeans. Welcome to New England, I migrated here from Texas a few years ago and love it.

[@72east]

Congratulations on your new piece of heaven! Central Vermont always has my heart! It's where I've spent my childhood summers at my grandparents house outside Marshfield. Now days, I keep my RV up there year round at a campground....just a few lots over from the old house. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Scott!

[@jiroyamamoto2878]

Marshfield! The ancestral homeland.

[@praniw]

We are very happy for both of you! The land is so beautiful and full of possibilities. You will be awesome stewards of this enchanting forest. It will be fun to follow your progress and see what you create. We wish you the best of adventures!!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you for the kind words! We for sure want to take care of this piece of Earth as best as we can.

[@joycemoses2411]

We enjoyed seeing the beautiful property and your smiles!!! Congratulations!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you so much! We've hardly stopped smiling since we closed on the property!

[@NewBeginningswithBudhiandCyndi]

This is awesome..............we too have been building a homebase for the last three years, because we are cutting and clearing the land all on our own, and not always does the equipment work as it should. LOL. We had gone through the steps of having blueprints and all of our cabin, but then the COVID hit and it drew the cost up three times before breaking ground, and if we would have spent that we wouldn't be able to travel the way we want, so we dropped those plans and hold the blue prints in hand as a lost dream at this point but went another avenue........Congratulations, and Kudo's for having a level head about the project.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you! Like you, we're trying to do as much of the work ourselves, and it's going to be a long journey! Material prices in particular are crazy right now (and still going up!) but we're hoping by the time we get to the house build itself, maybe prices will have started coming down. Fingers crossed!

[@kellypreziosi]

I know exactly where this is as my family lives right nearby but no worries, I won't be disclosing and be respectful of your privacy! Beautiful spot you've found!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Kelly ❤️ it’s a lovely area and we really enjoy it around here!

[@patsikora5169]

Congratulations !!!!! You have a lot of great challenges ahead !!!! Enjoy !!! Theirs notthing like having your own property.😀

[@trevorallen5988]

I’m so glad I discovered your channel. My wife and Injudt purchased a blackstone 280RKS we’re moving to Idaho and we’ll be living in it for 2 years while I work on a project. After the project is over we plan to buy land and build a home just like you guys!

[@billangelo2190]

Happy for Ya'll, exciting times !

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you!

[@craigduddles5650]

Congrats on your purchase and look forward to following your adventure. I'm fellow Vermonter who has done similar. We bought 34 acres and lived in a trailer while building our house. If I can be any help, I'd be happy to share our experience. We are 3 plus years ahead of you. Now settled comfortably in our house. We built a super energy efficient house and use heat pumps to heat and cool. You can see much of our adventures on Facebook. Best wishes.

[@kathleenhartman5972]

Congratulations! We just left Killington/Pico area where we parked and visited with friends for a few days! It has been a tad surreal being back in on our old stomping grounds as full time RVers now. We will continue to weave our way through the northeast for the upcoming month, then we will start our slow path back to the west coast before ending up in Tahoe area for early ski season, then off to Heber City for two months to ski Park City areas. Enjoy this labor of love you have set forth. Make it all you want it to be and keep your adventurous way going! Kat & Rog #ORVilleoffgrid

[@AdventurousWay]

Sounds like a great plan! Nice to know there are others plan their RV travels around skiing :)

[@anniedew2592]

Congratulations on your new property. I’m very happy for the two of you and that you found such a beautiful property. Things happen for a reason. Looking forward to your future videos.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Annie!

[@cindylewis3325]

Having experienced building there. By this time you understand the challenges. Enjoy your experience.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Cindy. There are a lot of challenges for sure but we’re making progress and having a lot of fun!

[@campingalan]

This is great news!! Many Congratulations!! Yes....it is always great to have a home base! Our ORV that we ordered in January will arrive to CO in September or October. We'll mostly just boondock for 1-2 week trips for the next 5 years. After that, we'll push out for 1-2 month trips. Our home in Ouray is pretty much like a national park; so we'll definitely keep our house and return for a month or so in between trips. And....as in last years pandemic, it is definitely good to have a basecamp to return to. Safe travels!

[@AdventurousWay]

Congrats on ordering ORV, I hope there are no delays in it's arrival.

[@alexsanborn]

I'm from Springfield. I'm glad to have you two as Vermonters

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Al, really appreciate it! We’re enjoying becoming integrated with the local community!

[@kromhout99]

Congrats !! So jealous this is my dream , the land looks beautiful!

[@AdventurousWay]

It's something we've been dreaming of and planning for a long time!

[@Fredo3518]

FYI we live in Royalton vt, have a camper , welcome, just built a house also!

[@taloisi]

I just discovered this video, and I look forward to watching all of the subsequent videos! I'm from Vermont but never owned land there. T here's a good chance the spruce forest was planted by the CCC in the 1930s. They don't look that old, but Vermont does have a very short growing season, so who knows. Do they seem to be in straight lines and evenly spaced? I've had similar experiences when walking in the woods of Vermont- suddenly a different forest just appears! I hope you find an old stone wall or two, although you probably would have found them already. You seem to have a good idea of the challenges you may encounter, so I hope it's going well!

[@cindylewis3325]

When you finally live in your home you’ll have this supreme feeling of happiness & satisfaction. Be also ready for your property taxes to go up substantially, unless you go into the current use program….something to think about with the acreage you have, but you have to qualify for it. If your not going to development your average look into it.

[@thizizliz]

You two are such an excellent partnership. I love the massive variety of species around you. Congratulations! I've been watching My Self Reliance in Canada. He's built a cabin, a sauna, an outdoor kitchen and a workshop - now he's starting over for a lot of reasons but he began with a greenhouse because he wants to live as much off the land as possible- the point is that you may find his channel of interest as he too has taught himself the skills to make things happen. They just have outhouses now but I think his wife has asked for an indoor bathroom, so we'll see. It certainly appears that you have done your homework and will continue to do so as things move from project to project. Oh, when we bought this house 2 years ago this month, part of the closing was cleaning out the septic tank. He said that it should last indefinitely as there are just 3 of us and no one flushing diapers or dolls or trucks - so we've not done anything to it and it's fine. So exciting!!!!!!!!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Liz for your kind words! I checked out My Self Reliance channel - wow! It's quite amazing all the things he has built! I was impressed with the garden that he reclaimed from the forest and how well it did the first year!

[@gigiwills7851]

Ahhh, to be young again! This is a wonderful adventure you are embarking on!! Best wishes to you!!!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you; we're all about living life the adventurous way!

[@solarhydrowind]

I flashed backwards to "back to the land" early 20th century, then forward to a swirly mind sequence/blur where you two are looking back.... Wherever you are today, hello 👋🏽🤗👍🏼💛🧡🕊️❄️🗣️🌍🌎🌏☀️☔🍀🫒💖

[@AdventurousWay]

Haha, awesome! Thanks for your comment!

[@brianfromnh2596]

Welcome to New England. You'll love it here, I've been here over 60 years and still enjoy the 4 seasons, well for the most part:)

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you! From what we've seen so far, we're really looking forward to being true Vermonters!

[@wendyhoffman3985]

Outstanding. Congratulations. So so excited for you both!!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Wendy - hope you're doing well!

[@seekingserenity2731]

BOSS OF THE SWAMP!!!!! Matt and Diana, you need to start watching Boss of the Swamp. He's a YTer based in NH who has built his own cabins in the woods. He would have many tips for you on things like heating, gardening, homesteading in general. They use a wood stove to heat, cook, heat water, and everything else in their home. They are also clearing land on a new piece of property they bought recently and planning to build their "final" home. I'm sure his lack of technical knowledge that you have for things like solar will be offset by his knowledge of the northeast, handling forests, and building simply. Good luck!

[@AdventurousWay]

That sounds very cool! I love channels like that so I’ll definitely got check him out! Ironically we’re trying to build an all electric home but it’ll be interesting to see how he does it with a wood stove!

[@stevepowers9568]

Good for you

[@legallyblondetakesahike7076]

Congrats on finding your home spot. I just left Vermont. Could not take the long winters but it is beautiful there.

[@AdventurousWay]

I totally understand it! We're both used to climates not too dissimilar to Vermont and we've loved the time we've spent here so far, but I know it's not for everyone.

[@khevaG]

I love Vermont, it is indeed gorgeous.

[@caliberkid]

Welcome to Vermont.

[@t.l.b.7131]

Enormous congrats! This will be a whole new chapter in your life.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you!

[@Salem-nj7wj]

Wow great news. So happy for you and start making memories in your life. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks for watching Salem!

[@mattmitchell1855]

Yall are great! Most helpful video for moving to vermont

[@ruhlsontheroad3822]

Congrats! The real adventure begins for "Adventurous Way"! Should be challenging and fun!

[@AdventurousWay]

It really is! We are ready for a challenge :)

[@steveeckart6333]

So excited for you!! Thanks for taking us along for the ride Congratulations and Best of Luck.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Steve! It's going to be an exciting journey and we look forward to sharing it!

[@ReflectedMiles]

Congratulations! I'm not in that region of the country and cannot speak from any personal experience, but a friend of mine in the construction-engineering community who knows the Northeast quite well says that, if he was building in that region and didn't want to soak up years of time just to build a new house, he would be considering Unity Homes' service among his options there. I believe they do factory cutting and section assembly of your final design, which is significantly more precise and quick than can be done on-site, and the savings in time and hassle plus that extra quality fit can be worth it. Just in case that info might be of any use...

[@AdventurousWay]

We actually did a lot of research into Unity Homes a little while ago - they have some really cool stuff! In the end we decided it wasn't right for us, but would highly recommend others to check them out and see for themselves.

[@WORK-HARD.PH.99]

That's so cool 😎

[@Kwood10]

Wonderful so happy for you two . I’ve always wanted to go to Vermont hopefully some day .

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you! Hopefully you will make it some day to Vermont. It's definitely worth a visit.

[@tedhart4468]

Welcome to Vermont enjoy just remember to leave how it was where you came from you moved from there likely because you didn’t like it there so please don’t try and bring it here thanks

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks - everyone around here has been really welcoming. I'm not sure what you mean about not liking where we came from - we've been full-time RVing around the country for the past few years and have absolutely loved it. Along the way we've met some wonderful people and seen some beautiful areas. Now we're pleased to be building our dream home here in Vermont.

[@suemoore1965]

🎄💙🎄 Awesomeness 🎄💙🎄

[@brownzone9789]

So exciting, love your calmness through such a big project. Can’t wait to see the transformation of your property. It is beautiful.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Sherri! This means unlimited amount of projects so unlimited amount of transformation ;)

[@rickmadison7241]

Had an old chair by the pond so tells me someone was fishing at the pond...congrats on your new purchase. Dont know why you would want the east coast but if thats what you want i think thats great,really great for you. I was born Wisconsin but raise west coast,, not into humidity or bugs but that is me and you know i sure wish you the best will miss the travels of yours, and life is too short to not have what you want so congrats and toast to you..Rick Madison

[@AdventurousWay]

Interesting thought! I figured they were just relaxing there but fishing would make sense. I wonder if there are any fish in there now.

[@ronlapierre5977]

Fantastic! So happy for you two. Now the fun starts

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@colleenbean2869]

Very happy for you! Congrats!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Colleen!

[@jodymccain3258]

I am SO thrilled for you guys!! My sister lived in VT for years so I've spent a fair amount of time up there. I love it and it's neighbor NH. Looking forward to watching you develop your dream!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you so much Jody! We loved our brief time in NH last fall and now that restrictions are easing up, we're looking forward to exploring the area some more!

[@gregorybacher2883]

BTW in VT you are allowed to put in your own septic system. Our lowest estimate by contractors was $25k+ because we needed an engineered mound system. I put ii in myself using a Dodge Caravan to move the shit, a wheelbarrow, pick axe. spade. and bow saw. Came to about 6k. Learned from KZbin tutorials. --- Wells. (not Wells River.)

[@AdventurousWay]

Yes, ours is similar to yours and in theory while we could do it all ourselves, we've chosen to contract out the heavy material hauling. However, all the plumbing and wiring we're doing ourselves - as you say, it saves a lot of money!

[@MrPeteVann]

Congrats , that is a amazing, all the luck in the future.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you!

[@rvnut1133]

Nature is so beautiful, congratulations with your new adventure. And watch out for Big Foot! 😀

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you!

[@cathyconrad3198]

Congratulations!!!! Beautiful!!!!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Cathy!

[@nancysmith903]

Congratulations, your adventures continue beyond RVing only.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you!

[@johnnevius832]

Cabot? Stone walls? Previously farmed, spring tile looks 1900's. Of course Vermont was 70% open farmland 100 years ago and now has reverted back to 70% forested. Retired Vermont forester here, and history buff. Good luck in your new project!

[@genefoxgreenmountaindroning]

Looks great I love it .I also live in Vermont. Congrats and good luck be awhere of the First Nations people. Might be some there in the woods

[@kathyheither7365]

Congratulations so many fun (and expensive) decisions ahead.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you - and yes, there are some BIG decisions ahead!

[@cademancaden]

Great. More people.

[@howardwatts4238]

Very happy for you, you have a wonderful life ahead if our world last.

[@AdventurousWay]

We're so excited for what the future holds!

[@rickhopkins1678]

Congratulations, I hope you enjoy Vermont!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Rick!

[@prowler1992]

I think I saw some ash trees. Since emerald ash borer will likely fell them within the next decade or so, you might want to have a plan if they will affect your driveway or utilities or other planned structures.

[@knitwithadriana]

New to your channel. I loved the video and looking forward to seeing more

[@melindahutchinson196]

Congratulations! We are so excited for you. It really looks like a wonderful spot.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Melinda! We really hope we can build our dream home here!

[@devmeistersuperprecision4155]

I have been looking for this type of land in Vermont. My current offer got rejected today. I am a cash buyer. It can be so frustrating. Congrats on this.

[@AdventurousWay]

Oh, I'm so sorry! We had a similar thing happen to us on a previous property before we found this one - we put in an initial offer and several higher offers but eventually lost to another buyer. We are much happier with the property we ended up with than the first one we had put an offer on. Best of luck with your continued search - it'll all work out for the best in the end.

[@stephenrankin8916]

Noticed the spruce was coming of age, amd will start coming down with high winds. If you harvested the spruce you might make enough moeny to pay for your long drive way and make a cleared site for your buildings.

[@AdventurousWay]

It’s something we’re looking into at the moment! Good to hear someone else is thinking the same thing.

[@mrXOwarrior]

Funny that you were so worried about the zoning. I think you’ll find in the US the zoning in the rural areas are far far less restricted and enforced. This isn’t Europe. Hope it goes well.

[@AdventurousWay]

It really depends where you are in the US. We've been looking at zoning regulations all over the country as we've been traveling and looking at land. There are plenty of even very remote places, in Colorado for example, where zoning laws would stop us living in our RV on the property, impose restrictions on the size of house we could build, or other things that we didn't want to live with. Even here in Vermont, zoning regulations vary significantly by town, and in many areas we wouldn't be able to live in our RV while building like we can here. As for enforcement, that's up to you, but personally we'd rather not take the chance and instead just play by the rules.

[@kayleeskottagelife6569]

Congratulations on the property. Looks beautiful. I’ve always wanted to visit Vermont in the fall to see the leaves changing color. One day I’ll get up that way.

[@AdventurousWay]

New England in the fall is absolutely beautiful! Definitely worth a visit.

[@SparkyL58]

Good Luck with your new home project! Such an exciting time!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks David!

[@jesserevilla992]

Congradutaions ! Vermont is a beautiful state yet very difficult, but you'll work it out.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Jesse! So far everything has come together really nicely and we're looking forward to building our dream home.

[@laurawgarts]

So happy for ya'll! That's so exciting! Congratulations!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Laura!

[@susanscott7120]

Congratulations! Can't wait to see your dream unfold!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you! We also can't wait to see how it all will unfold :)

[@thomasfox8027]

Apologies in advance, but... As hard working native Vermonters, we're finding it harder & harder to find OUR dream property with prices being driven through the roof from deep pocket out of staters coming here and buying everything up.

[@AdventurousWay]

I'm sorry you feel that way. Everyone else we've met has been incredibly welcoming and we're very proud to now call ourselves Vermonters too.

[@2CorgiMom]

Your property looks beautiful and You both look so very happy! Congratulations! 🎉

[@AdventurousWay]

We really are! We can't wait to get stuck in and building!

[@carmenfleming9908]

We are in central Vermont. Welcome aboard.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you! :)

[@marydonaldson6139]

Very exciting!!!! Congratulations!🙌🎉

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Mary! We are very excited!

[@bobcrispycritterrv2706]

Can't wait to see your build videos. Congratulations!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks! :) Might be a little while until we get to that, but it will be exciting nonetheless.

[@julieh3327]

Congratulations on the new property! Excited for you both.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Julie!

[@kathylewis4071]

congratulations.. home/land ownership is awesome.. looking forward to your adventures... cheers from Canada!!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Kathy!

[@exoticcompilations6915]

CONGRATULATIONS!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you!

[@helpinghand6037]

Very Very Good I Subscribed and will watch a bunch of your Videos

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to the channel!

[@seb2549]

Congratulations! Exciting, next chapter :)

[@AdventurousWay]

Absolutely!

[@sellmyproperty]

So awesome. A stunning parcel. Looking forward to future development vids!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks for following along!

[@timkelley8775]

Congratulations on your new property.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Tim! :)

[@randyrainwater983]

Very nice property. Looking forward to seeing more of it in the future. Sounds like you are surrounding yourselves with professionals that will be helping you with your future plans. Better get that tractor and a brush hog ordered soon and you are going to need a wide brimmed hat for both of you for protection from the sun.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Randy! We're definitely doing our best to surround ourselves with professionals that we trust to help us build our dream home. Our very first stop after closing on the land was to put in an order for a tractor....very excited!

[@justinpedalpusher]

Congratulations you Two!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you!!

[@betsyc5123]

Congrats! Cant wait to watch the build process

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you! We can't wait too! Though lots of prep work to do before we get to actual building.

[@peggyszumiesz7521]

So glad you found some property that you love. Quite the endeavor you have ahead of you. If you haven’t already, you should check out the KZbin channel Trent and Allie. They are in the process of building a house in the Utah mountains themselves. They were full time traveling in their van before that.

[@AdventurousWay]

Yup, I (Diana) have been watching Trent and Allie since they got back to the US. Their house build is nicely coming along!

[@gd4u422]

So happy for you two!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Alisa!

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

The smartest people are those that know there's a lot they don't know!

[@AdventurousWay]

Nicely said!

[@denniskomeshak9082]

Very nice, congratulations! Thanks for sharing.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Dennis!

[@livelife261]

Congratulations and all the best.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you!

[@jenmcmartin8231]

It is absolutely beautiful! I am so happy for you guys! ❤️

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Jen! We are super happy too!

[@williamquestmagic]

So impressed with your new heaven on earth. You've both worked very hard to find this and I wish you the very best. Absolutely beautiful land. bill in Florida

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Bill! We are very happy we found this gem.

[@lauragarmon6969]

Congratulations! You have a beautiful property!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you! We think it's beautiful too!

[@WORK-HARD.PH.99]

Congratulations it must be nice plus fun to own some land I can't afford it.

[@vantelontheroad1750]

Congratulations. I am surprised you chose north since it is so hard to work on building in the winter. It is beautiful property though. I hope it works out for you. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@AdventurousWay]

We will only be building for a few years, but we will live in the house for decades. We love 4 seasons and winter sports, so it's a tradeoff that works for us.

[@vantelontheroad1750]

@@AdventurousWay awesome. Excited for you.

[@JohnnyG1956]

The house we had before going full-time (5 years ago) had a septic system. The septic companies told us that pump-up is better. Their reason is that when the leach field is downhill, waste trickles in a little at a time... with every flush or shower, etc. They said that the field tends to get wet in one area and that is not ideal. With a pump-up system, the pump will put a lot of wastewater in the field at one time (mine was 500 gallons). Basically, the whole field gets flooded which is ideal. They said that the field will last a lot longer.

[@AdventurousWay]

That's great to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@deborahwalker3781]

So exciting, congratulations, 😊

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you Deborah!