Homestead Timelapse - First 6 Months | How We Made it Happen as Newbies

Welcome to Calico Cow Acres, we're Mickayla and Taylor! We have a new-to-us 8 acre homestead in the foothills of North Carolina. Our homestead used to be a horse farm, and we're working to transform it into our dream property!
Timelapse of how we found, bought, & started our 8 acre homestead from abandoned land as total newbies with Full Time Jobs in our dream location! This is the first 6 months…don’t forget to subscribe to see our progress every Sunday in our weekly vlogs!
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About The Calico & The Cow:
We're Mickayla and Taylor & Calico Cow Acres is the culmination of years of dreaming, wondering what our purpose on this Earth is and how we can make an impact. We’ve been figuring out our passions, testing out avenues that didn’t quite suit us - until we made our way to this overgrown, abandoned horse farm in the foothills of North Carolina.
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[@calicocowacres]

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THIS VIDEO: HEY GUYS, I KNOW THE MUSIC IS LOUD AND I AM VERY SORRY. I'M STILL NEW TO EDITING & HAVE AN ANCIENT COMPUTER THAT LEADS ME ASTRAY WITH MY SOUND SOMETIMES. UNFORTUNATELY, I CANNOT CHANGE IT FOR THIS VIDEO WITHOUT DELETING IT COMPLETELY, RE-EDITING, AND RE-UPLOADING IT & I DON'T HAVE THE CAPACITY FOR THAT TASK AT THE MOMENT. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING & I HOPE YOU'LL STICK AROUND. 💚

[@LanMysPage]

Great video! Don't stress the small stuff. 🌻

[@janetkoball44]

I'll stick around. Thanks

[@annamschnetzer4036]

I didn't notice the loud music until I read this! LOL

[@farmernledell]

Can’t please everyone all the time that being said I thought it was a great video and well narrated!

[@kimberlyschiele1117]

Hey there. Im a new subscriber. Came from the Hollars.... I literally search for them everyday. I love their story and now your story too. I will definitely stay subscribed for years! Looking fwd to bing watching to catch up on your channel. I have 1 Q for you... How easy/hard was it to find work once moving to NC?

[@kristitilves3292]

You kids are out of this world. I wish I was younger and not disabled. The best of luck.

[@calicocowacres]

Aww this is sweet of you! Thank you! 🥰

[@joydanlovelace]

Have to find your Village! ❤

[@donnascott1009]

Same disabled and old, what a dream your living.

[@carolynh8866]

Don't let age or disability stop you. I started my journey as a single 50+ yo woman with rheumatoid arthritis...14 years later I'm still going strong and my RA is totally controlled ....theres not much I can't do.

[@tracywinfield7789]

I think alot of us who are disabled are grateful to vicariously live through people like you and the Hollars... Welcome to my rotation 🎉

[@stephaniewilson8706]

I found you through your recent video about YT earnings and now here I am. I got so emotional watching this for some reason. It's crazy to me how quickly you've done so much!

[@goodenough6331]

Hi there - Hollar Homestead sent me. Glad to be here and to enjoy your journey.

[@calicocowacres]

Hello! We’re so happy to have you here ☺️

[@keithramsdell2691]

Wow, sometimes KZbin’s algorithm produces beautiful gems such as this. You’re an amazing storyteller. This is the first one we’ve watched. Can’t wait to catch up on your experiences. Be very proud of all you’re accomplishing and what is yet to come. Waving from our 2 acres of clay in Caldwell, County in NC.

[@calicocowacres]

This is so sweet 💕 I hope you enjoy our other videos, as well! Looks like we're almost neighbors😌 we're in Rutherford County!

[@brendameyer3055]

Love this! We came over from the Hollar homestead and subscribed. We wish you all the best!!

[@vondelllyon311]

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[@JamieSantos]

Amazing accomplishments!!! Just a breathtaking property and ambition!

[@cynthiawilliams3213]

Came over after watching the Hollars. Now subscribed because I like what you are doing.

[@calicocowacres]

Well hey there! Thanks so much for coming over to our little corner of the internet & for subscribing 😊

[@marilynmarilynohearn476]

You-all are amazing. God Bless you and keep you and give you peace.

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you!

[@HomesteadOnAPrayer]

What a beautiful property, and an amazing story! It looks like you’ve made great progress already in such a short time.

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you so much! We’re really trying to get this place up & running as quickly as we can 💃🏼

[@sharonpack4889]

Oh, Dang. Congratulations. You have done a lot in six months. you both are rock stars.... And don't forget to take your great down time. Love each other. Have faith.. You Both will go far. God Bless

[@jerrybrady9103]

Enjoyed your video about your journey and glad you ended up back in NC! Found you thru Hollar Homestead! 😊

[@calicocowacres]

Thanks so much!!! 🥰

[@cyrusneal7697]

I saw you on The Hollar Homestead. Welcome to NC. I’m in Kings Mtn near Charlotte. I can’t wait to binge watch your channel. Good luck with your homestead.

[@calicocowacres]

Hello! Thank you! We looked at some houses over near your area originally I think. We’re happy to have you here❤️🥰

[@losnolt]

Beautiful! How lucky you are to have someone to work through all that with you! I loved watching your journey. Can’t wait for more!

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you so much! We both feel so lucky to have each other & we really enjoy working on all of this stuff together 😊

[@Martty55]

I enjoyed your video very much and I'm glad you had fun at the Hollar's learning how to process chickens. They're great people.

[@calicocowacres]

Agreed, they're great! Thanks so much for watching our video. So glad you enjoyed it!☺

[@karenwood8300]

Popping over from Holler Homestead. Looking forward to more.

[@calicocowacres]

Thanks for stopping by! We're happy to have you here!☺

[@sounditout34]

Clicking on this video this morning, I did not expect to tear up. The way you narrated your journey was just beautiful.

[@stevealldred4424]

What a cool video! My wife and I enjoyed it very much. The Hollar's brought us to your channel and what a blessing! Thanks again for the video and we'll be looking forward to even more!

[@calicocowacres]

Oh thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it🥹 we really appreciate you coming to check out our lil channel❤️

[@kimlee5811]

Hollar Homestead sent me, you guys are amazing. Keep up the good work and keep staying positive.

[@calicocowacres]

Hi there! Thanks for coming over to our channel. We're happy to have ya! 😊 Thanks for your nice comment, too!

[@catherinemcnamara1141]

Me too!

[@jenniferwilliams545]

I came over from The Hollar Homestead and I subscribed.

[@calicocowacres]

Hi there! Welcome to the channel. So happy to have you here!☺

[@gaylemoreno6614]

Beautiful! Together you two got this! Proud of you! 🥰from a 66 yr old So.Cal. grandmother. Time goes by so fast. Building something together makes a marriage stronger.🙏❤️

[@calicocowacres]

Love this comment. Thank you!

[@susanmarsh5648]

Watching you guys exhausts me. You have so much energy. You are doing such a great job. We recently moved from our 25 acre homestead we had been on for 23 years. We now have 50 acres🎉 but we are starting from scratch. Going slow but steady. Considering we are 72 years young I think we are making progress but it is slow going. I really enjoyed watching the beginning of your journey.

[@calicocowacres]

I won't lie and say we don't get exhausted, we do! But we have a lot of passion for what we're doing. thank you for watching! Sounds like you're doing a ton, too. Slow & steady is the best way!

[@ellentaylor4351]

CONGRATULATIONS wonderful story telling and doing an amazing job. 💗📣

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@brendamontanye9877]

What a cool recap. I think you'll be glad that you compiled the footage and memories while they are fresh; sometimes the details fade with time. It will be nice for you to look back on. Sometimes I think that we aren't getting anything done and then I'll come across a stray picture and will be reminded of some progress I had forgotten about. That's comforting and encouraging. It will also be a good video for folks new to the channel later, for them to understand your "context". Hope you're having (or had?) a nice time in a warm climate this week!

[@calicocowacres]

I totally agree & im glad you liked it! That’s why I’m trying to film everything, I absolutely adore lookin back on memories & this whole process is so magical and so much work I don’t ever want to forget it. I made this our channel trailer so new friends can see it first thing☺️

[@janetkoball44]

A great channel trailer. Thanks

[@sgrvtl7183]

Lots of energy! Youth on Your Side💜🦋 fantastic work and so wonderful you got 8 acres‼️👌

[@calicocowacres]

Haha sometimes we don’t feel so young 😂 but yes we both love to be working on projects! Thank you so much!☺️

[@betsyhills7845]

Hollers encouraged me to come over and say “hi” . You guys rock!

[@calicocowacres]

Well HEY!😊 thanks for coming on over & checking us out😁❤️

[@echo1020lukka]

Your beautiful dreams coming true! Well done. The Hollar's sent me. :) So glad they did

[@calicocowacres]

We’re so happy to have you here! Thank you!❤️

[@gardeninggalagain]

Nothing like a southern sunset!

[@calicocowacres]

Agreed! It’s just a different kind of beautiful!

[@TinyLiving]

You got SO much accomplished in 6 months that had you not filmed it, I wouldnt believe it! Bravo!

[@calicocowacres]

HA! Same🤣😂 thank you!

[@waterlooboy]

I like your introduction! Thank you for showing us your trip!

[@calicocowacres]

Thanks! And thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@marypaintscrossbow5654]

What a beautiful project 😊 and fantastic energy you have 😊 Bravo for you ❤❤❤❤

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you so much! ☺

[@RoseLawrence765]

Thank you for helping the Holler family with the chicken processing, I just think that is so cool and I decided to subscribe to your channel🎉🎈

[@calicocowacres]

Aww thank you for coming to our channel & subscribing! We appreciate it very much 🥹 the Hollars are too nice! They invited me & took the extra time to teach me the whole process. I’m grateful to have them as neighbors & friends☺️

[@tdewtx]

I saw you on the holler homestead helping with the chickens. REally enjoyed your video and subbed!!!! Great job so far.

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you so much for coming over to our channel! I’m so so happy you’re enjoying it🥰🥰 thanks for subbing!

[@larryparish8708]

Just Subbed, Hollar Homestead regular viewer. Nicely done and I have volume control.

[@calicocowacres]

HA! Thank you! You gave me a laugh. We're still practicing our video/youtube skills. Appreciate you stopping by our channel!💕😊

[@sherrywright4557]

Congratulations on your hard work, determination, and being such good people that other good people were inspired to help you. Bravo! May God bless you & protect you, & inspire you in your journey to create a homestead that feeds your vision and your bellies! I'm not sure why I cried watching people I don't know overcome tremendous challenges as they tried to create a future for themselves...other than the Hope it gives that there are still some Americans willing to work hard to achieve something of lasting value & self sufficiency. Thank you for sharing your struggles & victories. I'll be watching! ❤

[@calicocowacres]

thanks so much! this is such a nice comment. thanks for watching!

[@CarlosGBLDRHOU]

A true modern time love story ❤❤❤ Love the narration

[@calicocowacres]

thank you :)

[@krickette5569]

Saw you on the Hollar's channel and have already made it through three of your videos! Congrats on your wedding!

[@calicocowacres]

Thanks for coming over! We’re happy to have you & hope you’re enjoying our videos😊😊 thank you!

[@oceanluv88]

Hollers sent me. Good luck with all your endeavors.

[@calicocowacres]

Welcome! And thank you🥰

[@cameowww]

YOU GUYS ARE SO COOL AND INSPIRATIONAL!!! Wowow Eric and I loved watching this. Thank you for sharing your journey!!!❤ Also fort chimkem, I LOVE THAT😂😂😂

[@calicocowacres]

I’m glad you guys liked it! This video has me in my feels everytime I watch it 😆😅 Someone suggested we call it the ChickInn but fort chimken just really stuck😂

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

Just when I thought I couldnt possibly subscribe to another homestead channel, here I am via Holler Homestead, I loved this intro to your channel and am excited for you both. What a nice score, a big house and eight acres. Continued blessings of abundance and wisdom

[@calicocowacres]

HAHA well this is super flattering! Thank you for subscribing😆❤️ we appreciate it SO much!🥹

[@mikelellao1389]

Saw you on hollar homestead helping with all their chickens. Decided to take a peek and liked and subscribe. Good luck on your journey. Love the video

[@calicocowacres]

Hi there! Thanks for giving us a chance & for subscribing! We appreciate it🥰

[@SherrillLBrill]

Ur blessed , it won't always seem that way, but don't give up. Keep ur faith.

[@loissaedder2214]

Well done you two! You have achieved so much. Interesting story you have to tell. Hello from Australia

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you! Anytime someone asks me our “story” I’m just going to send them this video because it’s obviously way too difficult to explain in person😂

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

This is utterly amazing to watch and your writing, oh, my- fantastic! I think you two will do well because you’ve done it all well already, and no reason it should stop.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@calicocowacres]

Wow thank you so much!!! We're so glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@harrietpeabody2118]

Thank you for sharing your journey! I wish you many blessings beautiful soul's 🌷🌻🐝🐕

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you so much!

[@fredgervin9930]

Great video! You two are so determined. You keep it going nonstop, you do not drone on. All of the best to you both!

[@calicocowacres]

Aw thank you! What a kind comment. Thanks for watching & we're glad you enjoyed our video ☺

[@Wolfmaedchen]

I’m deeply impressed by your perseverance, your will to take risks, start from scratch over and over again!

[@calicocowacres]

Wow thank you! We really just know what we want and refuse to give up on that. It's definitely taken some persistence :) but we're doing it!😌

[@MuhammedAli-td5qs]

Such an amazing video. Loved watching the whole journey.

[@calicocowacres]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zacharygonsalves5451]

I not sure I’ve ever been prouder of strangers. Keep up the good work!!!

[@calicocowacres]

I don’t think a comment has ever made me smile more than this one haha this is so nice of you. Thank you! ❤️☺️

[@sherryblankenship9162]

I just saw you on the Holler Homesteader. This is a beautiful video...

[@calicocowacres]

Thanks so much for coming over to check out our channel🥰 and for your sweet comment! Glad you liked it😁

[@usa2342]

You guys are so creative! Blessings to you guys!

[@calicocowacres]

thank you!

[@islandgardener158]

Hollars sent me, I like your channel already

[@calicocowacres]

This is so sweet! Thanks for stopping by 😊 we appreciate it!

[@HiddenBlessingsHomestead]

Way to go! you got so much done in just six months! I love your garden design, can't wait to see what you guys do with the coming years on your homestead, new subscriber here :) Just to let you in on a secret, a lot of us homesteaders have to work so we can afford our homesteads, it's ok, it's the reward at the end of the day, instead of coming home to a little postage stamp of a yard in suburbia, you get to come home and wander through your garden or the woods, destress with your animals. It's a great life!

[@calicocowacres]

I really love hearing this. It isn't the cool thing to discuss "non-homestead" jobs and I don't want people to think this is impossible if they do have a job because most homesteaders on social media don't talk about it. It is normal, though! I want people to know they can do this, too!

[@jasonconway5197]

Great story and great storytelling! I am paralyzed and live in my wheelchair; however, I dream of my wife and I moving to some property, buying a compact tractor, and creating a little homestead. Best of luck and looking forward to more videos and updates.

[@calicocowacres]

What a cool story that would be, and I hope you can make that happen someday! I’m glad you’re enjoying our videos🥰

[@julzrouge369]

Wow! Very impressive - you guys are hardcore. 💪🏼💪🏼

[@calicocowacres]

Haha this made me giggle😆 thank you!

[@kgs2127]

Awesome video! "Met you" on the Hollar Homestead (Channnel) so excited to watch your journey!

[@calicocowacres]

Welcome! We’re excited to have you here😁

[@robinbearden7158]

Girl thats not a house thats a home. Love your garden areas too.

[@calicocowacres]

We’re definitely making it home🥰 thank you so much!

[@ambertenney3980]

I want to move south SO bad!! I live in flat NE Ohio and want trees and hills, warm weather and sunshine! We have chickens, turkeys, a garden and a pond here on my 3 acres. We have so much work to do still, but in the winter I'm no good outside. And the kids keep us pretty busy in the summer with sports. I think it would go much better if we had friends too! Best wishes.

[@calicocowacres]

I know that feeling too well. Michigan was tough for me! It does sound like you have a good setup there, though! Best of luck to you, too!

[@goodenough6331]

After listening to your story, I was so happy that you have followed your heart. I am 77 years old and live in SE Illinois. I have always followed my heart (in different ways) but I love the earth and I still grow a little kitchen garden (which I have just put to bed for the winter). I am an avid fan of homesteading channels and will certainly be watching for your posts. I love Hollar Homestead channel and I guess I live vicariously through them (and with you too). Much love to you and your husband. Till we meet again.

[@calicocowacres]

We’re so happy to have you here! Thanks so much for coming over to our channel! Glad to hear your story & that you see we’re just trying to pursue our dreams because that’s truly what we’re here for!❤️☺️

[@esthergerlitz2359]

That’s incredible! This gives me inspiration in the future that I can do this too. It’s hard to imagine having full time jobs and also running a homestead. It seeing that y’all are doing it gives me lots of inspiration

[@calicocowacres]

We won't lie & say it's not hard work! But it feels so worth it & we seriously believe if we can do it, then you can, too! I think you just reallllly have to pick and choose what you want to focus on one project at a time so that you can give it the attention it deserves. Things take longer when you also have a full time job - but they eventually get done & you feel sooo proud! I say go for it when you can!

[@smilingsam50]

Not sure how you ended up on my feed but just finished watching this video and fell in love with what you all are doing. Thanking you for sharing your journey! New subscriber!

[@calicocowacres]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@DreamAimCreate]

Amazing journey! ❤ Such an inspiration!

[@calicocowacres]

Glad you liked the video! Thank you for watching 🥰🥰

[@opperman818]

Loved it ❤ Such great story telling

[@calicocowacres]

Aww thank you so much!!!

[@kristiewilson4976]

What a great video!

[@shugmagnolia188]

🎉thank you for sharing your journey of homesteading. I'm so proud of you guys! There's hope and you guys proved it!!❤❤❤

[@calicocowacres]

Aww thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed this video😄❤️

[@lugzitho]

Brilliant you guys! Congratulations on your property and finally settling. Good luck and God bless

[@calicocowacres]

Thanks so much!

[@AudraT]

What an amazing journey.

[@calicocowacres]

Awe, thank you!

[@susanharrell2629]

What an awesome and amazing job you’ve done! Very inspiring ❤

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video🥰

[@denisewilson8367]

Congratulations! I'm glad you found "HOME" after all its not easy. You've done a lot and I'm sure it will triple by the time the 1St anniversary comes around.

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you! We’re definitely here plugging away at projects one day at a time🫶🏼

[@GrowGrounded]

Love your story! Very inspiring to us! We are working on getting our farm!

[@calicocowacres]

Aw yay! Rooting for you!

[@TomBTerrific]

This isn’t a hard luck story! This is a good luck story! Not sure what job or pay your husband does but he obviously has some skills to get these job offers. Nice story. I found it endearing and nice to listen to. It is funny how people who are willing to take calculated chances and put the work in can create a good life for themselves. Enjoy this and future adventures…

[@calicocowacres]

This is such a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching!

[@ericataylor1708]

I enjoyed watching your journey ❤..,,,Thanks for sharing 😊

[@calicocowacres]

Glad you enjoyed it!😄

[@christysantos3852]

I so enjoyed your video, thank you for sharing!

[@calicocowacres]

Awe thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@felicitywoodruffe4087]

Wow this popped up for me today and i thought can i be bothered to watch all of this ? I clicked and now im at the end and wishing there was more .i loved it .your stamina, your vision ,your hard work and progress .just wow.very ,very well done .i wish you success with all your plans and dreams but sure you dont need my good wishes.congratulations on all you have achieved .

[@calicocowacres]

We’re so glad you decided to watch & enjoyed it! That means so much to us!☺️ thanks so much for watching and for your sweet comment!!!🫶🏼

[@surfguy777]

Wow, amazing story!

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you!

[@christineortmann359]

Great job- we have a 1.8 acre homestead- spent 20 years planning and planting. We picked over 200 lbs of cherries this year! Just from our 4 Nanking bushes and 1 lg cherry tree. Plus we have Apples 5 varieties, 2 different pears, 1 peach and 2 nectarines. Oh and we had a bumper crop of Concord grapes- over 200 lbs over a 3 weeks. I have 2 juice steamers- they are a must! Oh I forgot to mention red raspberries and lg thornless blackberries. We have over 20 laying hens that inhabit our orchard surrounded by electric poultry fence. Keeps the fox, coyotes etc out of the yard. Blessings to you on your adventure.

[@calicocowacres]

Wow this is awesome! So much produce! We are stoked for the day that we will be harvesting from our own fruit trees and bushes, too!

[@terrydesjardins2265]

Did not want this video to end

[@calicocowacres]

Aww this is so nice!

[@katelynncorzine-gv1co]

I loved watching your journey me and my little family want a homestead so bad! Watching your video made me kind of emotional 😂 but so excited and happy for you and it’s kind of turned my thoughts around on getting into a place that needs lots of tlc I wish we could hear about costs on things in video so we can create pictures

[@Swiftriver12987]

Great story! Good job you two!

[@calicocowacres]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

[@beckybox2596]

It is my belief that a considerable amount of U Tube viewers are either too old or those who physically cannot do the work needed to live out their dream as homesteaders. I fit both categories. Watching videos like yours allow me to see the the joy and the struggles making your dream come true. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I look forward to watching you all grow. You have come along way. I celebrate you both and your dream. Be careful and take it a bit slower. Remember to enjoy the journey! Blessings from your new viewer

[@calicocowacres]

So happy to have you here! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment!☺

[@nofearnow8190]

Encouraging video... thanks!

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you for watching :)

[@deanlewis1650]

Beautiful story.

[@calicocowacres]

Glad you think so! Thank you ☺️

[@douglasbenefield7692]

Been there before in 2019 on our purchase of 12,4acres take about 3to4 years to clear about 4 to 5 acres cleared enjoy your progress it great to look back the best to y'all welcome to the south have fun

[@calicocowacres]

It’s a lot of work for sure! Thanks so much for watching & for your nice comment☺️❤️

[@virginiawisdom7170]

I'm over from Hollar Homestead. You did great filming for them I'm excited to watch you now too

[@calicocowacres]

Hello! Thanks for stopping by😊 we’re happy to have you here!

[@fernetworek9030]

I am loving your positive attitude and the ability to stick to something that could be overwhelming!

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you! We definitely try to keep our eyes on the big picture😊

[@amyomalley1041]

Im excited to watch your journey unfold. Fun watching young kids living out a dream and putting in all the work.

[@calicocowacres]

We’re so happy to have you here! Thanks for watching & thank you for such a nice comment ☺️

[@richardroyles1423]

One step at a time. God bless.

[@calicocowacres]

💕

[@mvikelimaninjwa3103]

You guys rock, I just love you and what you do, especially because it's so aligned to what wife and I are planning soon; am new to the channel and enjoying the videos, and learning a lot. Please consider having longer videos, for example this video could have been a good 2 hour detailed video and I bet you it would still get many views, even if fewer views but the watch time would definitely be great. Perhaps you can test this by having shorter and longer versions for some of your videos. Some of us really don't mind those extreme levels of visual details, beyond just you talking through the highlights quickly. Love you guys, more grace and blessings from South Africa.

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you! Honestly, I'd love to put out longer videos, but we don't have the appropriate technology to do so. My laptop is a decade old, barely hanging on, and the screen is partially broken. It can barely handle editing 20 minute videos. Maybe in the future we'll be able to upgrade and do longer form content. I'm with you though, I loveee to watch longer videos!

[@lynetteharris961]

Really enjoyed. Thank you

[@calicocowacres]

Glad you enjoyed it☺️

[@kellyhunter8804]

Love your story. Follow your dreams when you are young. It makes a big difference.

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you! And yes, we’re SO happy we got on track towards our dreams so early in life! ❤️

[@christinestephenson1742]

Wow! That is great! I'm so happy for you getting out of the Detroit area! I moved to Texas from Michigan in 1981, have lived there ever since. Best thing I ever did and this move for you was the best thing you ever did! I love your house, it was worth the work to fix it! Beautiful brick house. Your gardens are absolutely gorgeous with the layout and soft colors. I subscribed so I can follow you! Good luck with everything!

[@calicocowacres]

Yes, we're both from west michigan (he's from GR area and I'm from a teeny rural town a bit north of there) and neither of us loved detroit area at all. Thank you so much for following along and for the sweet comment!

[@kathyweber2571]

I watch all your videos

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

Hello I saw you on another channel ( I watch them all the time but can’t think of their name, you were helping kill the chickens 🐓) Anyway I very much enjoyed your first 6 months!! I look forward to all you offer in videos. I liked this one and thought it was awesome!! Maggie

[@calicocowacres]

Thanks so much for coming over to our channel & for your sweet comments! We appreciate it so much🥰

[@justinskeans3342]

Very cool guys! Hey look into back to Eden orchard with Paul Gautschi fill that future orchard with woodchips. It will help suppress the brambles and kudzu after all that hard brush hogging. Also with woodchips you will never have to water. I recommend putting a layer of cardboard then about 8 to 12 inches of chips in top. Sweet vid guys very inspiring. I can't wait to get on a little more land myself.

[@calicocowacres]

We plan to do a guild/no dig/food forest style orchard for sure. Unfortunately woodchips are extremely hard to come by in our area & our woodchipper is now broken, so we’re rationing them haha hopefully in the near future we can get a new chipper.

[@maegardnermills4292]

I loved the sound. Sweet couple, your actives together is so special. I enjoyed doing things with my husband. Now, we try to keep up with medical appointments. We are in our 70's. We built our 1st house in rural Louisiana but the employment was nothing much for changing jobs. He got a job in a city and we moved here and there. We own nearly 2 acres in a fast growing town. We keep it wooded and natural for us and wildlife. Being active in gardening has passed for us as well as building. You videos are sweet. We enjoy youtube in seeing others sharing their lives. I love garlic. I can try it on my deck.

[@calicocowacres]

We adore doing things together! It's our favorite part of the day when work is done & we get to work on projects together :) I think there's something to be said about leaving your land natural and just enjoying it ~ we can't wait to make some trails through our woods to go on walks and just take in the nature (without tripping over downed trees and pricker bushes haha) Thank you for the sweet comment & we're glad you're enjoying our videos!

[@annamschnetzer4036]

Hi, new watcher, subscriber, and yes I rang the bell... saw you harvesting chickens on the Hollar Homestead. I'll be a regular watcher, now. Good luck, may God Bless You!

[@calicocowacres]

Aww this is so sweet of you! Thank you! We appreciate you very much ☺️❤️

[@farmernledell]

Saw ya helpin the Hollar’s and thought I’d check your channel out, y’all have been busy ! My wife and I are currently revitalizing part the property her family has owned for generations in Oregon ! We are a little older than y’all but have the same spirit and ambition. Good luck to us all 😉👍God bless

[@calicocowacres]

Thanks so much for checking out our channel! How cool is it to have a property passed down through generations?! Maybe someday our kids will still be at this property. That would be so neat. Best of luck to you guys, too!❤️

[@HaileyMunroe]

Love this so so much, I am so envious, I cannot wait till this becomes my reality

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you! We know that feeling too well & that period of longing. Felt that way for years😞! We’re hoping you find your “home” soon! 😌❤️ best of luck!

[@tracyreaume6451]

New subbie from central Alberta, 🇨🇦. What a great video!

[@calicocowacres]

Hi there! Thanks so much for watching & sticking around ☺️

[@krickette5569]

WoW! You have been Busy!

[@calicocowacres]

Yep! And loving it😊

[@thisnthatcormak]

Amazing journey that still has many roads to travel. You're both living the life many of us wish we could live. Wishing you both continued success

[@calicocowacres]

Thank you so much!😄