August Working on Our Off-Grid Homestead | A MONTH OF WORK

Hi, we are Harriet and Mauro and in February 2021 we bought an abandoned smallholding in Castellón, Spain. In these videos we share our life as we restore and improve our little stone house, learn to grow and preserve our own food, and bring our 4 acres of farmland back to productivity.
If you would like to support us in return for early access, ad-free videos and other perks, you can find us on Patreon:
/ littlespanishfarmstead
Or if you're looking for a way to say a quick one-off thanks for the work that goes into making these videos, you can treat us to a little coffee here 🥰:
ko-fi.com/littlespanishfarmstead
----
Follow us on Instagram: / little.spanish.farmstead
Read our Newsletter: littlespanishfarmstead.substac...
VOLUNTEER/STAY WITH US:
Latest information about staying with us/visiting us is available on our website:
Our website: www.littlespanishfarmstead.co...
---
✉️ GET IN TOUCH ✉️
Want to collaborate on something? Email us at:
[e-mail]
Personal?
Send me a DM on Instagram :)
---
Music in this video:
Half an Ear (Instrumental Version) - Kylie Dailey
Red Hook - Roy Edwin Williams
Kailua Beach Park - Paper Twins
All Day In Bed (Instrumental Version) STEMS INSTRUMENTS - Bang Bang
Eternal Sunshine - Rymdklang Soundtracks 2
Cooper's Island - Martin Klem
From EpidemicSound

[@ruthbowers7589]

You've come so far turning your rough outdoor kitchen into a normal indoor one. I love it! Your videos do encourage me in my own little plot of land. Thanks for taking the time.

[@annmcnamara8]

Great to hear your baby is doing well you have done great work in the kitcheñ please God September will be a happier month your both a beautiful couple and will be brilliant parents

[@juliehibbert2472]

Think you were sent an angel. What a lovely helper she was. Xx

[@spieterman3065]

Over the past year? Two years? Ish? I’ve watched you turn a near ruin into a lovely home, a family of 2 become a homestead with chickens, goats, donkey & extra cats, a new dog & now a child. You Harriet & Mauro are seriously super hero humans. It’s an honor to see your worst & best times like this. ❤ I hope for you both a speedy & easy recovery. Seeing the house really coming from a “rough draft” to a home ready to be baby proofed over the last few months has been AMAZING. (BTW how’s the farm doing? Have you been able to keep up with the garden etc. now that there’s another health issue & with going to see Santi & doing the kitchen Reno?)

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Aw that's very kind of you. The summer garden is doing well and taking care of itself, producing plenty, I guess we're not having an autumn/winter garden this year though 😂

[@andrewducker4753]

Well done! The floor is lovely. The hooks and shelves add to making your kitchen practical and beautiful. You both put in so much hard work.

[@miguelangelgarcia6431]

Te queda preciosa la cocina ,ya se va viendo todo muy bien, trabajáis mucho pero veis los resultados ,quedan estupendo.Besos y a Santi un achuchonico.

[@kirstycable7836]

The new fridge freezer freezer looks good. Will make the world of difference to your lives

[@Tparty337]

You have put one foot in front of the other and made it happen despite all the trials. Warmest and most sincere wishes as you prepare your home for your baby, and for winter.

[@dorothyallen3614]

What a lovely video and I can hear the excitement in your sweet voice of the expectation of your little Santiago to soon be home with his mommy and daddy, what a blessing ❤. Harriet and Maurio, you’ve done exceptional DIY projects and what a beautiful transformation to almost every area of your home in some way or another, it’s a cozy and inviting place to visit and with such a beautiful charm and loveliness that is absolutely you two. Be well, safe and joyful and full of love 🥰🙏👏👍🌺🌻🎉❤️

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Thank you Dorothy 💚

[@jayb429]

Sending your little family lots of love. Thank you for taking the time to post vlogs when you have so much going on. x

[@davidwilson1043]

Now this is reality tv, real life, real people, real problems, real successes. I wish you all the best.

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Love the floor and the shelves Harriet. You and little Santi have been in the wars again. What a bad time for you both, but hopefully the worst is now over. Sending you all lots of love and good health!

[@BeccaAl]

Oh darling mastitis is hell. I’m so sorry you’ve been having such a rough go of it. There really isn’t ample warning how hard breastfeeding can be. But the benefits for Santi are worth the huge effort trying. Very exciting to see the new floor and the new fridge freezer, the kitchen is looking fantastic and 🤞🏼 🤞🏼 you’ll have your baby home and all be feeling recovered and well soon 💐

[@kendylleroux8682]

This video made me tear up at the end. This is by far one of my favourite "homesteading" channels. I think its because you show us the real and not the perfect staged living.... Just remember momming is hard, even when everything is going well. You are doing an excellent job and cannot wait to see Santi on your farm soon. sending so much love x

[@deborahhatswellbbr]

I have the same kind of walls and struggled to find an easy solution to paint them (old lyme plaster) then my daughter got me a painting pad, it makes light work of it, cost lest than £4. We are slowly fixing our property and my sunday treat is a coffee while I catch up with you guys and what you have done since we saw you last. Blessings from the West Pennine Moors.

[@beeheart6324]

Much LOVE and Many Blessings for you and Santi!!!💜💜💜💜

[@ninemoonplanet]

Oh such a big difference! No more dusty floor, paint done. Such a beautiful change. Shelves look exactly right. Long journey, especially with both you and Santi having surgeries. Mauro is becoming an expert in measuring, cutting trees and tiles. It's a lot of work, but so satisfying to see from here too. Take a break, enjoy your accomplishments. 🤗

[@matimunizf8993]

Espero que tengáis a Santi en casa pronto! Un abrazo!

[@teresaedwards3659]

Harriet, miracles do happen! I was sorry to hear about you and Santi having surgery, glad you both had good results. I absolutely love your kitchen!!! EVERTYHING looks great. I'm excited for you to have your boy home. Thanks for the video, blessings from the USA

[@karenhenderson2624]

Wow, wow, wow! That's an incredible amount of work! Love how your kitchen looks, and I know how much effort went into it. I had to laugh, cause I don't like using a roller either! Perhaps there's an organization for non-roller girls like us! I hope your next big news is Santi's homecoming. Happy September to you three!

[@mirandaandrea8215]

Wow you have all worked wonders! It’s going to look gorgeous! You have in in the wars, sending you all love and healing blessings to to Santi! ❤

[@maggirae1961]

Blessings and hope your baby will come home soon. Your kitchen is coming together and you will love it

[@karenkilba2907]

Oh Harriet, mastitis is awful 😞 I’m sorry for the difficulties you are going through. None of it is easy. I hope that things will start to get easier soon and Santi will be able to come home. You’ve done so much through it all, thanks for sharing with us. ❤

[@minniepearl14]

You guys are getting so much work done! Please take care of yourself and each other. ❤ from SC, USA.

[@dvidgonzales8376]

Like that you have space to get around and enjoy other activities rather than a kitchen full of electrical gagets with no place to sit down and admire, enjoy seeing the movement of yourselves and friends developing skills utilizing your trustworthy skills and tools, thanks.

[@dvidgonzales8376]

Think you can eat all the tomatoes you want and it will not make you I'll, may quickly remove scrapes and fingernail smashes by old hammer

[@dvidgonzales8376]

Have the same shelf brackets in my kitchen and you can put a rod through center opening holes to hang small things on

[@sonjajordaan1983]

I'm also reluctant to use a roller. Give me a brush. I have more control and don't make such huge messes along the way. You taught me something about fridges today. Hope your little one will be home soon, and you can enjoy him.

[@etownss]

I honestly can’t believe what you are achieving despite all the emotional pain you are going through now. You are so strong!

[@bluelilly22222]

You guys are amazing, little by little everything is coming together❤❤❤, get well soon ❤

[@elisanavarrohidalgo2032]

Me alegro tanto del buen resultado de la intervención de Santi y de tu recuperación de la mastitis❤. Esa cocina está quedando muy bien. Sois formidables😘

[@charola41]

You are fantastic. Everything looks magnificient!! So sorry about what you and baby Santi have been going through, but luckily will be the last of this type of episodes for all of you. You deserve all the best in the world, such a hard working couple, so sweet... ¡¡Os amoooooo!! (Un abrazo grandote desde la esquina gallega)

[@juliannapasztory3819]

Contentos de saber que el pequeño gran luchador, Santi, y tú, habéis sorteado con éxito ambas cirugías, estáis convirtiendo vuestro hogar en un sitio funcional y bonito para que les brinde todo lo que necesitáis los tres, mucho ánimo y adelante!

[@debbiebroughton8325]

Wonderful video, sending you both massive hugs your both doing so well, I hope baby boy is home very soon x🇬🇧❤

[@naomihoward8580]

Its good to see all your hard work coming together now, this last few month's have been hard on you both. Now you have a beautiful place to bring your baby boy home and complete your happy little family. I'm so happy for you all. Take care and I look forward to your next video. ❤

[@vernaclevinger5716]

Your house is truley homey and comfortable looking. Well done.

[@mrs.jillaroo6907]

Hi Harriett & Mauro, Everything looks so good, but as I watched I kept thinking about your little Santi, and how much yearning for him to be home must be driving you to push through and make it all happen. I'm glad you always had someone there with you to help you during this chaotic and challenging time. Being back on your own is always bittersweet. You will miss the caramaderie, the laughs, and the sharing of the loads (both mental & physical), and yet, it is also nice to be back with your little family. But it was abdolutely lovely to see how well it went. I imagine ypur mum especially must be so happy to see with this video all the beautiful improvements and changes to the house since she was there. It really does look beautiful! But I am so sorry to hear about your surgeries. I really hope that's it for you both, and i'm really glad the outcome was as good as expected. Keep well, and don't overdo it, it's the turtle that won the race ;)

[@helenvwalker7919]

Bless you and your little one. Life can be tough sometimes. On the plus side your homestead is becoming a much more suitable place to bring home a baby to. Hope this happens soon.😊

[@mariavaldez3956]

La cocina está estupenda, que bueno saber que Santi y tu estáis bien

[@PM-dl4fn]

Wow - you work so hard. It looks lovely, please take good care of yourself as well. Well done to all off you 👌

[@paulroberts5695]

Very enjoyable, I need more of this in my life 😊

[@annh.8290]

You guys have done an amazing job even with everything going on. The floor looks amazing. Hope you get to bring your son home soon and you can settle into your home as a family of three.

[@Beth-kg1lz]

You should not be apologising Harriet! It amazing what you and Mauro have managed to achieve whilst also going back and forth to the hospital, not to mention how draining it can be on your energy levels when you’re producing milk! Glad to hear you’re all on the mend x

[@Me-wk3ix]

Agreed! Given everything going on, like having just had a baby after a very rough pregnancy, having the baby in the hospital, and then being in the hospital herself, and having a whole farm to keep up in the meantime, I'm in awe of what she and Mauro have managed to accomplish. I kept expecting them to go offline for a month or two to get things sorted and would have totally understood that if they had.

[@nanyta34]

Que bueno saber que el bebé y tu están bien 😊 pronto todo este tiempo difícil será un recuerdo y van a estar muy bien tres y compartiendo su linda finca, un besote y un fuerte abrazo 🤗 😊

[@alvaalvarado2587]

Gracias por informarnos, la cocina ha quedado de 10, y cuando esteis mas tranquilos con el bebe en casa, terminareis todo, seguir asi, sois fenomenales

[@susanbrookes8247]

You guys are just incredible, With all the intense stuff going on in your lives you manage to create a beautiful kitchen and put out a video too . Hats off to you both

[@ginacrusco234]

Oh Harriet, I hope you know how we're rooting for you! Your kitchen looks amazing with the rendering, paint, tile floor, fridge and shelves. And you explained it all: you keep going in the hopes that dear Santi will soon be home with you. May you and he both recover quickly, and kisses to all 3 of you!

[@jeanschucker3802]

Your kitchen is just beautiful! Baby Santi will love crawling around while you cook indoors!

[@anadorsamp3560]

Deseando estéis los 3 juntos. Un abrazo muy grande ❤

[@elsapena3533]

Les está quedando hermoso el hogar. Pronta y la mejor recuperación para Santi. Se los quiere. Abrazos!!

[@magicwendy210]

well done, great progress, looks good and added bonus of a big fridge freezer ☺

[@jeannebrandt3218]

I really enjoy your videos, I smile a lot!

[@alanhalford9707]

The renovations are looking great, good to hear you and Santino are both getting better after surgery, say hi to hubby All of you take care all our love ❤❤❤❤❤

[@catherineclement7798]

Bonjour, c'est très joli, c'est fabuleux, vous savez tout faire. Prenez soin de vous et de Santi

[@HitCha_K]

Good job! Can't wait to see the full kitchen tour once you're completely done!!

[@ephphathaoracle]

Sending more loving and healing energy to you all ❤

[@saragast5404]

The house looks great. It’s coming along so well. You both have grown so much in your knowledge. Blessings to the three of you and a quick homecoming for the baby.

[@mompuff]

I get excited on Sundays because I know I’m going to see a video from you!! You guys work your butts off👏🏻 I’m so happy for your new fridge!! Yay!! 🙌🏻🦋❤️ Glad you have the hard working girl helping you!! She’s amazing!! Much love as always 🤗🦋🇺🇸

[@stknmggs1788]

Your kitchen is charming. What a cozy and useful home you are creating! You have overcome so much. Praying for a wonderful homecoming for your sweet baby.

[@ericandmollie420]

"That's not paint"🤣 you are too much fun.

[@margarettt7675]

Growing up in rural Ontario many decades ago, visiting and joining in on projects was a way of life. I grew up loving to spend time with my Grandparents, foraging, making maple syrup, helping in the garden, canning, chopping wood for the wood stove... best entertainment ever, best times ever. No one does this in my life anymore, I find it strange and disturbing.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

I agree, it's our favourite way to spend the time and it's sad we haven't been able to do as much of it as we'd have liked!

[@maitemaitechu1685]

Gracias, todo ira bien! Ja lo veréis,despues de la tormenta ,sale el sol! Besos a los tres,! ❤🙏😘😘😘💪💪💪💪🙋🙏🙏🙏🙏🐕🐈🐓🐤🐐🐐🐴👨‍👩‍👧🤰💖

[@mavictoriaarino9814]

La cocina está quedando preciosa. Ahora solo falta que Santi vaya a casa ❤❤❤

[@CrankyBubushka]

I am glad your little one and yourself are doing better, Harriet. Best wishes to all of you.

[@mary4482]

Admiro su fortaleza...son un gran ejemplo. Les envío mucha buena energía y cariños para cada uno desde Santiago de Chile 💚🌱🌈

[@CONCEP.B]

Mucha fuerza para los tres!💪

[@nataliaghidirim1655]

am happy to see finally Mauro is in charge of heavy works and he is crushing it, way to go mate! for brushes keep them all in kerosine until next time.

[@MauroGestoso]

God bless paternity leave

[@IRSA1]

The kitchen is coming together beautifully, well done ! Glad to hear surgery went well for your baby boy, it will be wonderful to bring him home at last ! I also developed mastitis when feeding my own son and it brought it all back … But the worst is over now and and you will soon be able to enjoy your life together as a family.

[@melaniehewetson428]

Glad you’re both ok ! Hope you all have a slightly more relaxed September :)

[@cherrywinterberry]

I LOVE the kitchen tile, it's turning out so great 😍

[@MommaOG]

I'm so happy everyone is doing better health wise, yes he needs a beard trimmer lol, I love the big new fridge and your kitchen is looking lovely as you are. 😍💐

[@SheriLynNut]

The kitchen is really looking very lovely! I’m sorry your little family has been through so much- you’re both strong and resilient, and things will get better! ❤️

[@kb3716]

Absolutely beautiful! It is so incredibly satisfying to see the progress that you have made while Santi is in hospital. The kitchen is looking fabulous. Very much looking forward to Santi's homecoming. Sending much love and hopes for speedy recoveries. Truly amazing that you have like-minded neighbors that you are sharing your journey with. ❣

[@luisaleonardi666]

You all did a great job around the kitchen area. Santi will be the king of this lovely place.❤

[@bellab1973]

I am so pleased that you and Santi are recovering well. What a rough time you’ve had but you keep on keeping on! Well done. And the kitchen is really coming together now. Best wishes to you all from the UK.

[@wendygilbert7939]

Well done. Every creative touch makes a difference. The place is beginning to look very attractive, a real home, as well as being a practical work space.

[@HeidiPriest]

The kitchen looks beautiful ❤ hoping santi will soon fill the house with his first smile and love to all three of you❤

[@heidihughes8806]

The kitchen looks amazing, You've done a lovely job, your volunteer is a great help with you having so much to do at the moment. Aw, Santiago is going through so much bless him, he's a proper little fighter though! I'm sorry to hear you've had health issues also Harriet . I wish you all good health, and hope your little one will be home with you very soon. 💗💗💗💗

[@cathconnolly5742]

You certainly have been through tough times, well done yourself and Mauro, Mum and Laurence .

[@suepickert4444]

may your son heal quickly and completely, and you as well. you have had a rough time this last year, and i hope so very much that this will change, and your life will improve a whole lot!

[@wendee7276]

The kitchen is starting to look beautiful and homely!

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

I'm so inspired by your work ethic and the way you love your homestead and each other. Kitchen is looking super sweet.

[@auroraalonso1125]

sois una familia de campeones. y la cocina está quedando preciosa. enhorabuena por la nevera, nunca una nevera s demasiado grande.

[@kristinewatson3702]

I love seeing your kitchen come together. It's the heart of the home and having it finished and organized will make your lives so much easier. We'll done! Wishing you all the best and hoping your baby is well and home soon.

[@juliemcnair5182]

Hi there, You're doing such a great job. Keep up the good work.

[@web2buzz]

We've just watched this video again ... two reasons, we really like what you've done with the kitchen and also because it's been 10 days and we're missing you guys!!! We watch you so regularly that you feel like extended family 😊 We're hoping that you've brought Santi home at last and you're just too busy being a new family to post anything 😍 Big hugs to all of you 🤗 ❤️

[@tamarf4596]

The kitchen looks lovely. Glad to hear about Santi's operation and that you're better tooo.

[@conchavilela2361]

Mucha fuerza para los tres!!! Eres una mujer muy fuerte y todo va salir muy bien❤️

[@nelasan7866]

Mucho ánimo y mucha fuerza para ti y para el peque. Pronto lo tendréis en casa. ❤

[@anietahurler4014]

ich schaue es mir schon zum 2 mal an. freue mich das ihr so stark seit, das gefällt dem kleinen Prinz wenn er , mit Malstifte die schönen weißen Wände bemalen kann .Es wird zeit das er nach Hause darf und euch die schönen Nacht stunden rauben darf , und Papa ihn dann im Großen Kissen durch das Haus trägt das Mama noch 1 Stunde schlafen kann . Ja ich habe das auch mit gemacht Corina meine Tochter war auch im Brutkasten sie war so groß das sie in Papas Hand lag und schlief und mein Sohn der Jüngste wog 6 Kilo. ich weis was es ist wenn man wartet noch ein schöner Tag Gruß an alle

[@lilykatmoon4508]

Looking great! Prayers for y’all’s health and wellness.

[@ruthnoronha8206]

You both made the space so pretty snd comfortable for the little guy. While you both work he will be quietly tucked away in his bed. I’m not sure but check if you can put a dust filter in your room. Reno dust is so fine and he is still so young

[@kristinregine4798]

your kitchen looks amazing. so satisfying, when you can hang your jackets!! you created a beautiful space.

[@robynclarke5274]

You have done an amazing job on the floor. There was quite a lot to watch in this video, thank you.

[@pattykelly6621]

Your kitchen is really coming along. Really looking forward to seeing the final reveal. Please take care of yourself Harriet. I thought your body movements in this video indicated you were in pain. And so it was good to see you still had some help with all the chores and construction. I always look forward to your videos. You never disappoint.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Ahh not at all (in pain) actually... maybe just slightly protective over jiggling my abscess wound too much?! 😂

[@juliehibbert2472]

Fantastic video Harriet. Best yet and we’re so happy baby came through surgery so well and we can’t wait to see him home with you both, I don’t know how you and Mauro do it all ! 👏🏻👏🏻. Ps kitchen looks fabulous lots of love to you all. 🥰

[@erikafernandez3508]

Esta quedando muy bonita la cocina. Y tiene mucho mérito que lo estáis haciendo todo vosotros. Te hará mucha ilusión tener tu casa avanzada para cuando llegue el bebé. Habréis pasado entonces lo peor. Si de momento es mucha tarea poner puertas a los armarios bajos, estas cocinas de campo quedan maravillosas con cortinas y es muy práctico, se lavan y ya está. Yo lo tengo así en mi casa de campo con unas cortinas que además tienes gallinetas. Un beso fuerte y mucho ánimo. ❤❤❤

[@tdewtx]

I would use the painting method that gives you the most satisfaction. Who cares what others want. Your kitchen, your house, your rules!!! Glad to see you are getting closer to your baby being home. I added you to my prayer list.

[@erikalouwrens3992]

We always enjoy your videos and this one was no different. How you manage to carry on with building work amazes me. You have so much going on. Bless you all ❤

[@victoriamarx-raacz2444]

My brother in law recomended your videos and I am enjoying watching them a lot! I wish you all the best 😊

[@nezsi5695]

Congratulations with everything, and keep strong 🤎

[@shannonlynne1558]

Your shelves are beautiful; in fact the whole kitchen is amazing as is your little family. Sending you all loving thoughts. 💜

[@normamurray4450]

Oh my, you are so lovely and strong. I hope and pray all will come together for the 3 of you and you start afresh on your farm with your baby boy. You certainly deserve some peace happiness...lovely couple!

[@matimunizf8993]

Qué cocina tan bonita os está quedando! Me encanta!