Couple Living Off-Grid in Their DREAM Yurt Home in the Forest - How They Built It + Pros & Cons

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching! You can follow Jill and Charles on their KZbin channel here: www.youtube.com/@OvertheRiverandThroughtheWoods

[@heavenlywanderer]

You pay property taxes?

[@50millionmillilitremansion]

The joys of happiness ❤

[@불행남]

좋네요 화장실도있고 저기가서 살아봐 근데 나는화장실자주쓰고 자 위 해서 어떤4가지없는 남잣끼가 폭력을휘두르면저에게 저는싸움에서 져요

[@susanharrigan5583]

Wow, what a fabulous labor of love.. Charles, you are a real craftsman. You both have a true vision of living intentionally and respectfully. Love it!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for the kind words! They really are a great team!

[@SpecialSP]

I went through upstate Vermont on my honeymoon back in 1984. The Lake Champlain area was the coldest I've ever been. I was used to the cold, coming from MA, but this was DEFINITELY the coldest. I always wanted to homestead and I guess my husband thought I was joking when I found a great property in NH that was 30 miles from a town. He kept asking "Are you REALLY sure?" I ended up in North Carolina on 22 acres with my 10 year old daughter and no more "husband"! I never worked so hard in my life. Every night, after spending the day putting up fences and out buildings, I would sit on my back steps and listen to the Whippoorwills with a satisfied smile on my face! Great job, guys!

[@Happyladybug143]

Great job to you. ❤😊

[@SpecialSP]

@@Happyladybug143 Thank you. Homesteading was one of my best choices. Living amongst people who hated "yankees", not so much!

[@GabiMayo-c3h]

Just make sure u arr fast at Hospital in case of emergency and u have a plan for what to do when getting old. The place is great, could imagine that for later in life.

[@GabiMayo-c3h]

It is not a typival yurt, it isso modern 😂

[@GabiMayo-c3h]

How about fire safety?

[@_BoomShakalaka_]

Hats off for this couple. The amount of work to make this happen is wild

[@msevilducky71]

I've never really been a yurt fan myself, but this is the first time I've thought "oh well maybe". While I like the idea of an open concept, I do like how they have created a room for an indoor bathroom that also helps nicely define the kitchen area, AND a closet area where all of that isn't visible, including like the water heater, etc. I really like how they have theirs set up. Very nice.

[@alicetheegreet]

I love how they shared their process with us. Beautiful home. I think they'd really benefit from growing their own food. They certainly have the space for it with 30 acres.

[@ismewhat1234]

So cool hope everyone has a great weekend

[@imm0rtalitypassi0n]

What a beautiful design in a beautiful place, and a really badass couple!

[@selinawood9417]

You are so blessed to have a man who is willing to do this ❤

[@velocitygirl8551]

He’s so blessed to have a woman who was willing to do this! What a sexist comment from a woman!!?? Internalized sexism is real…

[@G0N0X]

​@@velocitygirl8551usually it's the other way around 😁 it's harder to take a person that lived the entire life in the city , usually persons who lived in the country side in the childhood are wiling to do this. And I get it it's much easier to get everything while doing nothing. I mean you have to do some work , like chopping wood , cooking , cleaning, some are not wiling to do those kind of things.

[@dora-bora-bora]

"Freed us up", she said. Says it all.

[@Greenleaf75]

These folks have skills!

[@TheOffGridIrelandDream]

What a lovely secluded spot. Beautiful surroundings. Love getting inspiration from others. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Justsurfin1]

I absolutely love everything about this! The way you have it arranged, the decorations, the area, just everything. If I could I would do this in a heartbeat. Thank you for sharing your home!!

[@HankHodges]

Amazing. I would LOVE to live in a yurt like this forever. You two deserve much praise & admiration because creating and sustaining such a fantastic home requires a certain breed of human. Congrats !!!

[@RedandAprilOff-Grid]

😎 I have been following them since the beginning of their build.

[@LJ-zk9iw]

Soooo cool you know how to do EVERYTHING ❤❤❤. Beautiful life!

[@servicedoglydia503]

Love their channel. I have enjoyed watching fellow Vermonter's create their dream.

[@Tb0n3]

Transplant flatlanders.

[@lisagriffith3414]

What a beautiful view for an amazing house, house built outta luv.. Its awesome to see such lovining couple these dayss, so hard to find that combination, Theyre definitely soulmates Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@suzansadie8185]

Stunning couple so beautiful and so grounded. they are an inspiration ***xxx

[@sherylbartlett3871]

HI CHARLES & JILL....JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL ON YOU TUBE AND THROUGHLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE YURT BUILD. IT SURE LOOKS LARGER THAN 750 sq ft INSIDE, BUT YOU BOTH ARE SO ORGANIZED, THE OPEN CONCEPT, THE BEAUTIFUL WOOD CABINERTRY AND NO SQUARE CORNERS OR ANGLES. IT'S A STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL HOME AND THAT DOESN'T EVEN TAKE IN THE FANTASTIC PROPERTY UP IN THE HILLS & TREES WITH NATURE & ANIMALS......THIS PLACE IS LIKE HEAVEN!!! AND THEN , THE SNOW......OH MY, THAT'S "THE CHERRY ON TOP"......❤❤WOW - WOW - WOW❤❤. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR ADVENTURES WITH ALL OF US. GOD BLESS.......PS-I'll be following your channel.......& your kitties look sooooooo comfy & happy😊❤

[@OvertheRiverandThroughtheWoods]

Thanks so much! Welcome aboard 😊

[@angelaberni8873]

What an utterly AMAZING man. Hats off to you sir.

[@toomanyopinions8353]

Certainly the best yurt I’ve seen!

[@teresal5553]

What a beautiful home in the mountains. Lots of work but once it’s done, oh so worth it!

[@wolfmooch]

You crushed this build. Claps from NH.

[@OvertheRiverandThroughtheWoods]

Thanks neighbor!

[@Jay-qq7so]

Hats off to them, that’s a lot of work digging holes for the cisterns.

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

Magnificent! This was very well planned out and obviously quite an investment. Wonderful lifestyle.

[@einzgeisha]

Amazing family! Definitely aligns with financial planning like Dave Ramsey about being debt free, saving money, paying cash, and living how you want to live freely. I like that she had the choice to work contract jobs and choice to relax, too! it's amazing how the husband has many skills too and how they both worked together to achieve this dream come true!

[@lindaprefontaine3948]

Beautifully designed!

[@Henri377]

This is an outstanding video! The content alone. ....! I really want to point out the fantastic editing...to the one who's responsible for that I applaud you and I thank you !! What a pleasure 🙏

[@ExploringAlternatives]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the kind words on the editing!

[@MaxPowersHedgehog]

Yaaayyyy for an episode from our fair state of VERMONT! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Haha glad you're represented!! Thanks for watching :) :)

[@Maria-oq6el]

Wow! What an accomplishment!

[@marlenecampbell6446]

Well done, Sir. I Can see the diligence and hard work you put in Smart Construction. Well thought out👍

[@adventure.and.virtual]

I love this so much. It's a dream, it's surreal. You're living my dream. I would do anything to have your property and life. However, I am happy that you did what you desire in life. You went for your dream, that's inspiring. Even though I don't have what you have, the inspiration will suffice. It's a perfect setup and a perfect place to retire. I love it and love that I got to see it rather than not. Live long and prosper. ❤

[@sandy_sd10]

Beautiful place in the most beautiful state Vermont 😍 ❤️ good luck y'all 👍

[@ExploringAlternatives]

We wish them the best of luck as well! Vermont is a magical place. Thanks for watching :)

[@julianajolly9924]

Clever Charles and Jill

[@tanjak72]

I would love to live there! It is beautiful!😍

[@ThoughtsPortal1]

You are such a beautiful couple, your home is gorgeous, I am so happy for you! You've done a brilliant job, everything to be proud of! Merry Christmas, happy new year to you both! God Bless you both! I wish you all the happiness you deserve ... I subscribed!

[@OvertheRiverandThroughtheWoods]

Thank you so much, and welcome aboard. I hope the KZbin algorithm decides to send some of our videos in your direction. 😊

[@janicedurham5087]

Looks like heaven and I don't particularly care for neighbours, sometimes they want more from you than just a hello/goodbye in the day. You've done well with the way of life you've chosen in the yurt. ❤

[@OvertheRiverandThroughtheWoods]

Well, we do have neighbors but they've been pretty helpful and we can't see them from our clearing at the top of the hill 😊

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Beautiful spot. Love the wilderness. The Yurt looks cozy. Great job 👍👍 thank you, Matt and Danielle, for sharing another lovely story.❤❤

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@fcdl5688]

When I first started watching this video I was sceptical because previously I had seen a yurt tiny home which was so magnificently designed everything was perfect, and it had bedroom on level one, and when we got there it was instant nope because the bathroom was basically walk in concept with no doors and no roof, it was hidden behind the bedroom wall as kind of a walk in, and I was just like can you imagine all that moisture and smell of natural business coming in directly into the bedroom and permeating over time into beddings and curtains. Hell nah. But I was pleased to see that design flaw was addressed in this design with a completely enclosed bathroom with fan ventilation. This makes the idea of living in yurt far more appealing because really yurt designs are fabulous to begin with, but I do think they need careful planning on airflow and Ventilation to not have cross mixing in certain areas.

[@Purplehue63]

I love this home ❤such a cozy place ❤ being off grid and in nature is such an added bonus ❤ thanks for sharing

[@dorienflier212]

Beautiful, thank so much for sharing, it is incredible what you have done🎉

[@brandyhardin-hj2cr]

A nice, working together relationship is good to see this day and age. Thanks for sharing. Lovely home. 🩵

[@jhallack7491]

Lots of work, but lots of rewards too...

[@charlenecarnes8139]

Oh my goodness I love Jill and Charles's channel 💖💖💖

[@linsie5466]

You both are amazing. It’s beautifully done. What a wonderful way to live.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Jill and Charles really have created something special.

[@zisnzat-uw7gg]

So intelligently done! Beautiful yurt! You lucky ducks! Do you grow food and/or have a greenhouse? Do you have animals to raise for food or do you hunt or are you vegetarians? Charles could definitely sell his electrical skills within the community. Great cat.

[@GregCurtin45]

Thank you Mat for sharing this unique build with all of us. It is not for me but it is probably the nicest Yurt I have ever seen. Once the landscaping is finished I am sure they can easily recover their investment and do something else.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much for watching, Greg! It's true, yurts aren't for everyone but they sure are nice structures :D

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Very interesting alternative living. Thanks for sharing your experience. 🙏

[@ExploringAlternatives]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@DebbiAnn2]

What a glorious life! I am so envious!

[@HeatherJacobs-r5h]

This was an extremely ambitious project, in my opinion. I believe, you will start up another project as you become restless. One thing, for sure is the Talent behind everything that went into this home. It is comfy and manageable. Be wary of your health because, sometimes we find out, the hard way, we should have just been satisfied with what we had. Obviously, I am expressing my opinion from my own experience. The idea of developing your landscaping will further enhance your living experience. Vermont is a beautiful State and I have been there many times, because I live in Ontario, Canada. Thank you for sharing your lovely home space and what went into the design and build. It is lovely.❤

[@NorthernPear]

So amazing. I want a yurt so badly. So inspiring. Thank you

[@ExploringAlternatives]

They are beautiful aren't they? Thanks for watching!

[@ead9726]

I see a likeness to Richard Gere on the gentleman there. A lovely yurt there, and a talented man to make all that .

[@suezaple4950]

Love Yurts, you folks have designed it the way id love mine if I was to get one , Your property is something Id want as well, You have quit the talant Charles , looks so comfy cozy and to live with nature it cant get much better than that. I hate city life . Excelent cost , more affortable than buying a residential home . Your well set up I love everything about this home.

[@gammaraygem]

Friends, a couple with 2 small kids, lived in an original mongolian yurt for a couple of years. But the area they live has a lot of rainfall in autumn and they had problems with humidity. Yurts are not for just any climate. This one looks spectacular. I hope you do a follow up in a couple of years.

[@simon359]

Everybody always seems to want more, even when it seems like they have everything!

[@OvertheRiverandThroughtheWoods]

Fair point, but to be clear if we build another structure it will be specifically to have a more energy efficient home.

[@solo-ul7dn]

I agree

[@jenniboo9441]

Wow this is one of the nicest Yurts Ive seen

[@icare6076]

Wow. This guy is very talented ❤

[@loopylou]

Beautiful! So well done and those views 😍

[@j-5474-k9z]

idk if I could live in VT; but if I did, I'd want to be next door to these 2. Looks great, y'all!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Aww that's a sweet comment! I bet they'd be amazing neighbours! Thanks for watching Jill and Charles's story :) :)

[@cathy5070]

INCREDIBLE!! I ❤ IT!

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Such a beautiful yurt!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Agreed! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@chrissy817]

This is incredible, thank you so much for sharing!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

You’re welcome! We’re so happy you liked the video.

[@daybreaker444]

You guys are amazing on what you have been able to do if I had the understanding of how to do something like that I would do it too, but I’m now 78 a solo female I live on 37 acres and that is giving too much for me to handle keeping up with my rock gardens in my lawns and trails so I’m looking for a smaller area so I can raise all my vegetables and not have to live in town, but at my age I need one for Living, but I’m just astounded at what you guys have done, congrats!!!!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching our story about Jill and Charles!! They really have done so much in a short amount of time! Wishing you the best of luck with adapting your gardens so they're easier to manage. 37 acres sounds like a lot to keep up with for anyone!

[@kimdawcatgirl]

Love what they have done! Great video and music!

[@christiansfortruth5953]

Congrats. Brilliant. So calm. Thanks for the videos. Wishing you the very best for a great life ahead. 😊😊😊

[@ricbarnes6272]

What a beautiful dream realized after a lot of hard work which i believe may have been enjoyable because of the final result, a wild paradise. I've always liked the yurt concept or for myself a dome house with lots of round windows etc., to be different from the surrounding conventional architecture. Continue to live happily in your wonderful setting & please have a happy christmas & an equally happy new year, ric, ontario canada, i really enjoyed your video.

[@dianna8626]

Looks very comfortable.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Greatly appreciated.

[@robertlyon8876]

I lived in one in Mongolia for a month in the winter, while hunting there . Very comfortable ❤

[@iNoThings]

What a cool couple

[@rogerwilliams2902]

Beautiful job, wish you both all the best !. Regards from the UK.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you so much 😀

[@karenthomas9009]

I love this for you guys😊😊, Cool Beans ❤❤❤❤

[@1golfer1scooter]

Wow…just gorgeous.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you so much!

[@graceverssen5651]

Amazing!!!

[@ybuilbnuaengvyuyawr4307]

Very nice house. yearn after

[@Leann_7]

what an inspiring couple !

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

It’s lovely!

[@chistinemartel9043]

Wow, that would be so amazing living there

[@alexandraacheron789]

That is gorgeous!!

[@jeanneelliott7243]

Thanks for sharing. So nice!!

[@nonsolovita]

amazing solution really

[@liśśa_BD]

I LOVE IT 😍 Dream house for me!

[@dianehall5345]

Hello from our working farm in Central⛵⛵ Lakes Region New Hampshire. Being a 1970's Rodale Press/Mother Earth News person, I am very familiar with yurts. Well done! Back then I would have loved an " Envelope House", but the yurts can be a wonderful/functional home. My husband and I live on his family's 350 acre farm. His brother lives on the main farm and we built a 988 sq.ft. cottage at the base of the farm in the woods. I use what I learned in the 70's every day. Our lifestyle is decidedly 1940 rural NH. Grass fed beef/commercial hay/logging. We are content to live off the land and by the seasons, with organic gardens and a healthy lifestyle. We can live on or off-grid. Your place is going to take good care of you in these times. All the best ~ Diane

[@pilarflores4867]

Maravilloso video

[@ingridgonzales8167]

Beautiful, love this

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I think they did an amazing job!

[@carolynthomas4527]

I love your home, I think it’s a great way to live

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed seeing Jill and Charles's yurt.

[@artbravo]

nice stove and in-floor heating!

[@michaeltudda8462]

live in Vernon Vermont, love the set up.

[@eleniretsa4693]

Awesome! You did a great job guys!

[@flarpymcknicklenutz700]

My kinda of people !!!!

[@onyedi23]

Awesome works and gorgeous living 👌🏾 👏🏽 👍🏽 😍

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you! 🤗

[@saadiatariq1132]

I love your sweet home.its a beautiful place. I wish i have this house 🏠 ❤love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️

[@50millionmillilitremansion]

Beautiful home. Goals

[@aprilY619]

Interesting and happy for you

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you :)

[@denisebd1000]

Amazing!

[@margaretlouiseable]

I love it!

[@danielleterry2331]

Happy your living your dream

[@johnmact5548]

Wonderful video

[@jamiec2583]

Still has the tape measure on his hip at the ready 👍