Dan Price’s underground home, art & philosophy on $5,000/year

When Dan Price returned to his home state of Oregon in 1990 he was determined to avoid mortgages or rent (he and his family had just finished caretaking a mansion with a heating bill of $500/month). He found an unused meadow in Joseph, Oregon, and began renting it from his neighbors for $100/year (in exchange for cleaning downed trees and repairing fences).
His first underground structure was actually built to shelter his home/office, namely his copy machine, essential for publishing his zine “Moonlight Chronicles” which he started in 1992 (it was sponsored by Simple Shoes for a decade).
www.moonlightchronicles.com
In his meadow paradise, Price now also has an underground "hobbit hole" style home, as well as, a composting toilet, a propane-powered shower (using river water), and a pinewood propane sauna. He’s not hooked up to city water (he discovered a spring on the property), but he’s hooked up to the grid and it’s been approved by the county and city.
Original story: faircompanies.com/videos/view/...

[@OneTyler2Many]

The longer I watched the more I grew to respect him. Such a humble man.

[@Ratchet-Network]

Same here

[@BobSmith1980.]

Me too

[@Accelerator4580]

Exactly.

[@epicbluerat9999]

@stephen schneider who the @#$% is Bob?

[@Curiousnessify]

ur mom is a humble man

[@FortniteOG420]

7 years later and Dan inspired me to eventually get off grid and have my own home, now Im building my own earthship on my own land

[@bernicegoldham1509]

Fk yeah! 🤘🍀

[@bugout1895]

That's cool bro, good for you 👍

[@richardsackler7627]

Hey, maybe we'll see you on Kirsten's channel or your own.

[@RPRehab]

Awesome!!! We just sold our house,bought land,and are getting a tiny cottage put on it. Thats what I'm making it/calling it. Saw this video & wanted to rewatch bc it inspired me as well. Best of luck to you!!!

[@petermclaughlin3292]

Thats my goal similar. Definitely hard learning to grow on the pacific coast my garden struggles. Greenhouse with controlled is my best ldea.

[@chancecooper4006]

I respect the hell out of his landlords for allowing him to do this for 100 bucks a year.

[@jasonschnorr8893]

Right! His landlords are amazing. Where do you find people like that.

[@sandasturner9529]

@@jasonschnorr8893 planet Earth 💃💃💃💃💃

[@donnalmich8398]

I hope he can live there, FOREVER!!!! He seems very happy!!!! Bless the landlord for Renting him that space!!!!! 👍👏🏻

[@mauricioweber8879]

He keeps the place safe, clean and sort of the guardian preventing fires and odd stuff. I guess he is useful for his landlords and keeps his part of the bargain too!

[@jakejake7289]

A Gofundme to buy the 2 acres for him?

[@lisathomas4343]

Can’t even live in the forest without thief’s finding and stealing your possessions☹️☹️☹️! Shout to Dan for living his best life! Dan you’re the man❤️

[@allyjay8689]

That is exactly what I said. Like even in the middle of the woods. It’s disgusting.

[@DTA-me3kv]

I would have set a few traps. Lol

[@PixieDusted72]

@@DTA-me3kv Bear traps.

[@Greg-pe1hw]

It was probably the landlord

[@jackisgallant]

Thieves.

[@bronconevo6855]

I like how open and engaging the interviewer is. Just a vibe of wanting to experience a few minutes of how someone lives, without any judgement.

[@Landscapelightingguru]

She "they" do such an incredible job letting their subjects tell their story. Bravo!

[@EMPERORSPROTECTION-TERRA4LIFE]

She almost sounded like she was a fan 😂

[@thephatalien]

Yeah she let his story flow naturally.

[@josephcote8634]

@@EMPERORSPROTECTION-TERRA4LIFE definitely sounded like she admired his almost child-like nostalgic nature in how he went back to the younger days of living in backyard forts.

[@Scoti1]

Dan, PLEASE consider creating a digital version of your 77 chronicles to share/sell. I think they would be a great gift to those who are stuck in the social "norm" who so desperately wish they could live such an adventure as yours. Thank you Kirsten for sharing this amazing story, and thank you Dan for permitting us a glimpse into your personal life.

[@cosmicvisions]

He does! They are on his website :)

[@create2liberate]

"Security is a myth." Yep. Love this man's perspective and intentionality.

[@kingkong81icloud]

No it’s not , lived in same house all my life till I was 40 , my grandmother died so built a double extension on that moved in last year an it’s mine plus my dad has about 7 houses that he rents out , it’s not hard all I do is chill out

[@pearlandvelos244]

Yeah our cabin has been "violated" numerous times and it's very much in the wilderness. People tend to suck sometimes. Nothing is "secure" or even respected if no-one's around to defend it.

[@electrominded8372]

Is *intentionality* a word? I think we already have a word for that and it's called "purpose".

[@Wandering.Homebody]

@electro minded It is, for the woke.

[@Mr_user_1000]

@@Wandering.Homebody "The earliest known use of the noun intentionality is in the early 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for intentionality is from 1611, in the writing of John Florio, author and teacher of languages." Hardly woke...

[@arthurseymour8084]

I'm 61 years old, been around the world, play music until 1988, was married for 28 years to a wonderful woman until her passing, I can totally relate to this and I think this is what I will now do! The Artful dodger

[@russellmanweller6694]

So how's it going? I know that allot of people, including myself, find this lifestyle to be the best. You should do it.

[@danstaffier]

Sorry for your loss ❤

[@ktj4691]

I love how his mission is to make things impeccably nice and cool. He's not on some self-righteous journey. He's just a dude who loves to create things that bring him joy and give a challenge. I've got mad respect for him.

[@shadowofneo]

he's one of the rare ones that answered the call of equilibrium by nature

[@Caperhere]

It’s a rare person who can live like this, in solitude, with his days in tune with natural rhythms.

[@PixieDusted72]

I love this comment. This gentleman is so unique, I respect him for doing his own thing.

[@0501Billie]

"When i was ten or twelve years old the world is a magical place". Agreed

[@andrewmc147]

Still is, we just start taking things seriously, you can go back to that magical place though...

[@michelles771]

Seems like you're still living a magical life and you're a kid at heart with a peaceful soul. Just keep living the great life you've chosen

[@ragemodels]

The world was quite magical in the 80s and 90s !!! Post 2k it sucks bigg time !!!

[@0501Billie]

@@ragemodels that's true

[@andrewmc147]

@@ragemodels sounds like you just became pessimistic

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

So sad that someone would rob someone living such a simplistic life. They didn’t break into a mansion, this man’s home was his own little oasis in the woods, it just have felt like such a violation to be robbed in his secret oasis.

[@Johnketes54]

Probably got wind of his leica collection,The bit you missed because you have no idea what a leica collection is,overpriced cameras especially the 35mm,The 2 and a quarter square Hassleblad offered superior resolution at much the same price,Living like that to squander his money on over priced cameras a Nikon is good enough

[@adrianhlina401]

True, but it depends on the models he had. Hell, 10 years ago an M3 went for 500€ sometimes with a lens. Say he had a few screw mount Barnacks, their value might have not been astronomicaly high at all.

[@5664788]

Yeah,..the one black guy in the area found out about it

[@thisisthewronghat2706]

Yea that one white guy thinks he knows shit 😂😂

[@totesmagotes3688]

@@5664788 that’s a terrible thing to say. I hope you find peace.

[@bsmartcoaching]

"Security is a myth. If I don't have security, my life becomes way more adventuresome." No one ever teaches you that concept. People do not know they have options. I love his spirit and ingenuity. I want a handpan. Love that instrument.

[@95TurboSol]

There are probably a lot of people that would like to do unique things like this but are too socially afraid to do it, kudos to this guy going for what makes him happy.

[@jelenasusic2914]

also may have families etc. you always see some lone wolf type guy do it but not a mom with a special needs kid. i love his philosophy and manner of living and i could make the space just as magical but I'm too drained from raising my son. maybe in 20 years, if i have any sanity left in me...

[@brian7android985]

Not socially afraid.. legally unable!

[@brian7android985]

@Jimmy Lewis I live in the UK and, while i would love to do something like this (as would so many people i know), i will never be able to, due to planning laws.

[@ronaldbrown9638]

@@brian7android985 it's no different in the states trust me it's worse there is really no free land it's getting very crowded here. Laws strictly prohibited this . They want you plugged in to the system here if you rebel you will pay the price.

[@susiearviso3032]

It sounds like something a nut would do. Good Lord. This takes wanting to be "different" to a whole new level.

[@tsarminyabright984]

A man who's found what makes him happy and lives happily ever after.

[@lemsdarkapprentice2535]

yeah, it's truly lovely to see [el'sda2].

[@chrise3801]

So true

[@katherinemahon9471]

Sometime in his life he learned many many skills. He is highly educated. " I built" means he knows how to build, he knows how to use tools and how to make safe plans in an unconventional environment, that takes ingenuity, creativity, and knowledge of how to build what he needs. I wish there were places young people could go in the summer to learn how to live and build like this. Young people need mentors to encourage their independence and creativity.

[@keilana6]

And a place for seniors to learn how to build off grid housing.

[@lalamazu]

Mad respect for him. I also want to thank this interviewer and editor. The sound bites of him speaking and the ambient forest noise just painted a picture of the serenity. The way he was allowed to explain his life, history, and lifestyle just seems to make sense without the extra noise. Allowing us to see the awe in the children's faces was so telling. I wish my life could have a quarter of that freedom and childlike happiness he has.

[@WhatDadIsUpTo]

"Everything I do is a joy; that's the way it ought to be." -- my new mantra!

[@tomroach6275]

Dan is one of the wealthiest people i've ever seen. God bless him for keeping his portion of the earth safe and healthy.

[@Brian-vk1hm]

Lol no.

[@cerenb7909]

he is so amazing. so lucky to be living like a real human. he is not fooling himself and acting like money and junk are important

[@MrRedberd]

@@cerenb7909 It doesn't seem like money was ever a factor, huh

[@zoejay]

Wealth in wisdom is more important than having financial wealth.

[@MrExplorerFilms]

@@Brian-vk1hm wealth is subjective. He has everything he needs and more. You're still trying to get all that you can and will never be satisfied. Real wealth is satisfaction and appreciation.

[@jasonnemjo5981]

This guy is probably one of the last mentally stable people left in this country and most of the world. Living like humans were meant to live without all the TV, internet, smart phones, etc. Respect.

[@rushiaskinnerwallace6175]

Pleased that KZbin fed me this. What an interesting, adventurous, talented, knowledgeable, intuitive, resourceful guy. The structures and the land is as beautiful to me as they are functional. Particularly love the way it blends so well into the environment. Just plain magical.

[@billycox475]

It's what I needed this morning. I struggle with envy. This man inspires me.

[@scottdelong1]

"I never really wanted to be an adult." He is one of the very few humans who held onto that magical wonder and curiosity we all had as children but for most of us, it is taken away- stolen, repressed. You can see the children responding to the child in him and the wonderful world he has created.

[@reneejohnson3704]

Amazing.... the innocence of it all is alluring...🕊

[@spikeycoda]

Too bad he is the wrong color and deserves to be robbed now by clueless vampire souls who will take anything from anyone to soothe their aching vaginas.

[@updatemysettings5095]

I bet if you asked his children what impact having their father live absorbed in his never ending self looking childhood has had on them they would tell a different story. An eccentric, whimsical and responsible father builds these things to create wonder and joy for his children, a person not willing to accept fatherhood builds these things for himself.

[@benwherlock9869]

@@spikeycoda 😂

[@GundamShinobi00]

@@updatemysettings5095 I feel like you either completely missed a big part of this video or didn’t miss it, but chose to overlook it.

[@NickDoucet]

"coming from the photography days, I learned how to edit, and I think I've edited my life all along" Truly an inspiration.

[@VEE3RDEYE]

What a wonderful man. He's found land for $100 a year, that's unheard of

[@Geezerelli]

He intimidated the owner with threats.

[@lovettesmith8196]

Respect to this guy. This is what I call not living under social pressure.

[@Faith.is.Awake.notwoke]

Who robbed him? That is terrible 😠

[@Geezerelli]

@@tailgatecarpenter26 can it define a woman? Or must it be a biologist?

[@Geezerelli]

@@tailgatecarpenter26 why do you judge me? Are you Ketanji Brown? Are you suggesting that defecation in the street and sidewalks is wrong? Who are you to judge? The houseboat people of Sausalito defecate in the San Franshitco Bay and are happy doing it and don’t need to pay a sewer fee! Maybe you could move in and live there with them and learn to live free!

[@nahaiatours]

In times of trouble, when my head is uneasy and my heart seems to be unable to find its right place, I come back to this video. To see what I only imagined come to life is validating, fulfilling and allows me to rest. Thank you so much for this video 🙏

[@mswatcherful]

As soon as he said "when I was 10 or 12 years old, the world was a magical place," I thought of the book I read 40 years ago that left such an impression on me, My Side of the Mountain. When he referenced the book, I screamed out loud. Thanks for sharing this.

[@robertallen3031]

Same here. I was like this is like " my side of the mountain ". When he said that I was stoked.

[@synocrat601]

I loved those books when I was in grade school.

[@Leesek1011]

Uh huh! Lol I yelped!

[@gregflores8959]

Kristin- Likewise, what a motivational book that is indeed! I am so happy this gentleman is able to live his own version of it, and escape the utter madness that the rest of exist in.

[@CrypticCocktails]

I was that kid. Loved that book..

[@End3rWi99in]

This man makes me feel more relaxed just watching him.

[@vladyslavkitsela5621]

When I was like 7 years old, I would give up my sega mega drive and all of my games to live in a house like this, and this man kept his dream unswayed by whatever society expects of adult individuals. This video warms my heart. He is happy and that's all that matters.

[@Punishedgentile]

I thought this guy's house was cool, then he's got a river side sauna?!?! And his philosophy on security and the stresses of life... this guy's got it figured out for sure. You can tell he's genuinely content by the calmness in his voice

[@chrisgriffiths2533]

"I Wanted Peace from the Madness of the World" Fair Point, Good Luck to Him.

[@chrisgriffiths2533]

@Albert Frankenstien Frank, You read like Your Jealous, You also read like a Communist.

[@anarex0929]

@@chrisgriffiths2533 😆 I was about to say the same thing hypocritical wannabe communist.

[@chrisgriffiths2533]

@@anarex0929 The Name, Just Wondering, What Definition of Communist are You Using?.

[@anarex0929]

@@chrisgriffiths2533 the kind where one person expects to be paid for another man's labor. Dividing the produce to everyone regardless of their contribution or lack thereof allowing mini to benefit from the hard work of a few. All while pouting fairness while they expect you to work more and harder for their lifestyle. Sound familiar to our current predicament with covid relief money. Give me naked capitalism any day. Where man can profit from his previous life work as a journalist and photographer and artist and retire to a small Hobbit house in the woods next to a river and lived out his days in peace. And as you implied yes in a communist country his lifestyle would not be acceptable nor would it be possible because a man would not be able to profit from his previous life's work it would belong to the people IE the state. Also worth mentioning due to overwhelming similarity our own little bit of Communism and socialism right now in America. Thanks to Joe Biden extending the covid relief and allowing Americans to not work when they're perfectly capable of working they just don't want to do it for the pay that they were getting before and just like socialism and communism people like me that went back to work only three months after the lockdowns started. I, along with many others are paying for all these people that refuse to work or pay there rent when they make more now than before in some cases. The produce I E taxes of an individual's labor is divided up to all those even those that are not worthy or contributing to society. I E communism and socialism. And oh look our economy is failing who knew? We are having our own little Venezuela. True stupidity is repeating others mistakes over and over. Learning from others failures always cost less energy than producing them yourself when you already know the outcome. If only that Maxim was common sense we wouldn't have socialist and communist teaching our kids to be extra stupid.

[@chrisgriffiths2533]

@@anarex0929 Guy, a Reasonable Definition. I Wish You Well with Your Efforts. Your Communist Definition varies a bit from mine in that Communism Knows No Boundaries. Hence it Can, Has and Will Infiltrate Anything Including Capitalism. Therefore Guy, What do We do about the Billionaire Problem?. I Can Not See Why Anyone Needs more than One Billion Dollars. 1,000,000,000 $ Gives You the Ability to Never Work Again for the Rest of Your Life. But also gives you the Ability to Set Up the Next Four Generations of Your Family so that They Never have to Work. Also once Someone Gets One Billion Dollars this Gives Them the Power to Get the Very Best Legal, Financial, Stockbroker, Property, Tax Advice etc. This in Turn Allows Them to Turn 1,000,000,000 into 2,000,000,000 then into 4,000,000,000 then into 8,000,000,000 then into 16,000,000,000 then into 32,000,000,000 Dollars. Guy What do We Do about this Capitalist Problem?.

[@kluis5192]

He seems so genuine and so happy, he’s made the life he wanted not the life that society says we need to survive it’s so admirable and inspiring to me

[@peterah7957]

I didn't expect him to be so well traveled and his home has quite alot of things going on

[@carltaylor4942]

Fabulous. I live a quiet, simple life in a cave house in the South of Spain. I'm nearly 70 and I wouldn't change it for anything. Been here about 15 years. My diet is the same as Dan's. Love his attitude to life. Oh, my house cost me less that €20K and has metre-thick walls and roof. Solid rock. So it stays warm most of the winter and cool in summer. Rarely need to use a heater.

[@user-lj1kf6my7z]

Bonjour je vis en France au moins 20 fois que je visionne cette vidéo depuis 2015 je connais les maisons troglodyte est j'aie envie de partir à la retraite vivre comme vous .et plein de ses maison troglodyte sont abandonnés .

[@carltaylor4942]

@@user-lj1kf6my7z C'est une belle vie, Antoine. Retraité, dans une petite grotte, menant une vie simple. J'ai de l'énergie solaire et un petit jardin, ce qui m'aide beaucoup. Je te souhaite du succès.

[@nattojelly8349]

His thing now is planting trees. You can feel how content he is with his way of living. Amazingly Inspirational. He lives the dream.

[@KleineJoop]

Planting trees is great, especially if they're edible, nuts and fruit, as they grow bigger harvests each year, such good investments for both people and nature.

[@gewizz2]

planting trees is bad for the viroment

[@crenaud590]

Well, that is what retirement should be. Whatever you want it to be for happiness and enjoyment. No job to go to.

[@aaronlohr8477]

He has all the trappings of someone living the dream... a house you can't stand up it, a box of dirt, and a keen desire to be "in" the ground.

[@comicsgrinder]

Funny but this is really within reach for so many of us to do right, planned out and intentional.

[@Trxv892]

I love this guy. He reminds me of Mr. Rogers . R.I.P. especially when he took his shoes off before he went in his house.

[@hyirrmah]

I thought the same thing!

[@jdm2626]

I had the same idea :)

[@corneliusnubston]

read this mid watchign and was lioke wait shit that voice is mr rodgers even his mannerisms im from the uk so my exposure to mr rodgers is limited but

[@genkisudo]

Trey TDG yes!!!

[@NocturnalToothbrush]

I always found it strange that Americans don't take off their shoes before going in their homes, like that's gross to me.

[@jcon6115]

The sound of moving water in the background is so calming. Just love it!!

[@Benita445]

This goes to show us how many types of people there are in the world and that personal happiness can take on different forms for different folks. There is not a single thing about this type of life that I find appealing but it's lovely that he's found his bliss.

[@selinaoakley3613]

Total respect for this man... He doesn't just talk about it, he does it.. And he does it really really well 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cobboGHS91]

“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.”

[@chriswhite6882]

now I need to re read them all

[@Gastyz]

My favorite book, I always got a little teary-eyed when I read those lines.

[@teshamiller6001]

❤

[@shiitakestick]

try “ walden 2” by bf skinner . simple comfort is the first thing he talks about..

[@madhatter785]

You just won best comment of... my night

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

After reading my side of the mountain I always wanted to live in a tree too. So cool he kept his childhood dream alive.

[@heidililly8496]

Oh my Lord, this resonates SOOOO MUCH with me! I wish SOOOOO MUCH I could live exactly like this. Dan Price is speaking my love language exactly! What a beautiful, authentic loving way to live and be in this world. I’m jealous and hope in my next life I live just like him.

[@kell353]

The less you have, the happier you become. Less to worry and stress over. Very enlightened.

[@rerite2]

When childhood dies, the cadaver that remains is called an adult. -- Charles Dickens.

[@t.sewell1513]

Like it!

[@mikephillips8406]

I have got to write that one down and put it on my wall...

[@devanishant]

"What are adults but obsolete children." Dr. Seuss

[@DylanBegazo]

Adam and Eve were adults and they were just as happy as children. That too was prior to sin Mind you... So being a child isn't an age. it's a.... way of being. Everything changed after sin. Sin makes cadavers. Sin is what kills the childhood mindset. Not the age. That's the truth. I would have liked to talk to Charles Dickens about that. This video makes me wonder how awesome and chill life was in The Garden of Eden... No stresses or worries. Just The Creator and all the Created chilling.

[@johnnyb9218]

That's kind of a depressing quote

[@patriciaclark5428]

Kirsten, It's so good to see your children being exposed to the various ways that people live and interact with nature and alternative building methods. They will be adults with great wisdom that no college or University can provide. Great parenting!

[@truthbomb5548]

it's the first time on the internet that everyone agrees on something....this guy is pure gold....I feel better when I know there is still magic like this alive..landlords that charge $100/year?....gold attracts gold!

[@gileshalliwell3591]

Happened upon this by pure accident and saw a life that would have been my fathers dream life… love and admire what he’s doing here, top man!

[@dw309]

What an incredible spirit this gentleman has. He is certainly a wizard in the forest.

[@goglo614]

This story made my heart sing as well as deeply inspire me. The best time of our lives is during our childhood, which I miss painfully. Like him, I am a natural hermit. Thank you, Mr. Price, for sharing your world.

[@kobepower]

ya i agree we lose our self as we become adults. we are told to buy the material things and go into debt

[@RachelMulwee]

Me too, man. I long for this life.

[@jubankta1627]

Well put sir

[@FindTheFun]

My grandmother was friends with Jean Craighead George, the woman who wrote My Side of the Mountain. I have a signed copy of it from them.

[@JnTmarie]

He makes it look so easy. He isnt sitting around playing music all day. He has worked so hard to create his world. Bravo. . He has the mind to make it work. Would be nice for him to create a community of people with him there. Tragic that people would rob him. Brilliant man. Love to hear his kids speak about their childhood like this.

[@carolinefiller4898]

what a totally zen guy, really living, no bs, much respect

[@grregorysteele6152]

This guy is probally the coolest person I've ever seen. This is one of the best clips I've ever watched.

[@WudwasMcGee]

I was thinking the same thing. What a lovely dude. His passion so intense, yet so quiet.

[@cerenb7909]

he is so interesting. so alive.

[@grregorysteele6152]

@@ynot6781 he seems more together than most I see, nothing wrong with living by what you can afford. If you watch the clip you might notice he owns the land and has done everything with his own hands...for a guy that doesn't want to be an adult seems he's doing a terrible job...lol

[@MrExplorerFilms]

@@ynot6781 severe psychological issues, right. He wants to depend on himself and be responsible for his footprint. You think that's childish? He's much more mature than all these people working jobs that are barely a step up from high school, producing tons of waste and nonsensically consuming. Not wanting to be an adult doesn't mean wanting to be a child, it means not wanting to comply to the arbitrary hustle that the corporate world instills. This man is living a very natural life. You're stuck in the illusion that working a job you don't necessarily enjoy to pay loans and b.s bills all to consume consume consume is the only way to live. A real man doesn't feel the need to bluff and to buy the newest most expensive toys to fit in. A real man lives by what his experience has taught him, not what other people think life should be. I think you're jealous that he enjoys life and what he has. Thinking that childhood wonder is something to praise does not mean that you want to be a child, it means that you have an appreciation for originality and true human nature.

[@ynot6781]

@@grregorysteele6152 perhaps your social circle needs improvement . Get past the sparkling unicorns Fact is this jerkoff is about as self absorbed as one can be He divorced his wife and left his children to pursue his selfish desire to live in a fort like a 10 year old . This tool decided to leave his responsibility of being a parent , this moron chose to live like a squirrel crawling around his underground fort instead of being with his own children He's a cowardly manchild who finds life to tough to deal with

[@JabberJawz.]

This is what pure happiness looks like.💯 Lots of cool ideas.👍 I'm moving back to the hills of Eastern KY to take care of my father-& have 70 + acres to make a home. If I can build something half as nice as this-Ill be set. 🙂

[@spence2126]

Love this❤️ we don't need all the 'stuff' that this modern society produces. This guy proves 'simple' can be appealing too. ✌️

[@MScrista24]

“Sorta like a hobo but a classy hobo” hahaha he’s awesome I love it I wish he had a KZbin channel

[@FisherMonahan]

@HOBOARTIST

[@danielmconnolly7]

Shabby Chic..

[@compresswealthdivideeconom3757]

See how I live in Oregon on $200 per year. Wish I could find a woman to appreciate.

[@kellyhiggins4234]

@@compresswealthdivideeconom3757 LOL hahaha- Noticed not one response to your offer and had a good laugh! Have a great & blessed Thanksgiving- 🦃🖤🦃 November 24th, 2021

[@monolithgeometry3221]

"Not a dirty hole in the ground, but a nice clean Hobbit hole" -Gandalf

[@peapod6747]

Gandalf didn't say that

[@disobeytoday4685]

@@peapod6747 Sorry Frodo

[@h.g.almond4600]

So it dissent matter

[@oneill765]

It was Bilbo you Philistines.

[@whoami6702]

😍"I DON'T wanna have security. Security is a myth." 🤩 💖 I have no words to express how much this episode feels like a million kisses to my heart and mind. When I first saw how he was entering his home, I thought, "No way..." As I continued to watch, I started giggling and was tickled. I realized the spaces he lives in are about the size of how much I use in the house I am in. I am blown away to also see someone thoroughly enjoying and living from the context of NON-permanency and yet, FULLY enjoying every aspect of it. All ideas of insurance, government assistance, grief about large bills for heating and cooling, need for more and more space, etc all fall away when there is truly an alignment to how the animals of nature enjoy ALL of the ABUNDANCE of nature. 💖 💖 It is not a surprise that I "found" this episode because for the last six months I have thoroughly enjoyed having a wonderfully simple and solitary stress-free life. It has taken over five decades to feel this way is what feels the most natural way for me....I watch sunsets outside my window, listen to the birds sing, and am mesmerized by the beauty of shadow and light playing on the leaves of the trees almost right next to me. The squirrels run around and take a quick glance at me, then go off their merry way. I read, meditate, hand drum, nap, eat a couple of small meals, and journal. I feel deeply fulfilled with minutes and hours which have no goals other than being. I still live in suburbia, shop at the supermarket once a week, and have a good bit to go in "editing" my possessions but, this definitely inspires me to get there sooner. 💖 Thank you for featuring this wonderful being living fully in the moment and committed to being in tune with the wise ways of nature.

[@LostCaper]

I am trying to get rid of normal life and go down that road. It’s not easy because of family demands.

[@drivenmad7676]

Too see the little ones get excited to go inside warmed my heart.

[@ASAPLegal]

I like this guy. Nice to see good people in the world

[@turbulenttimes3749]

Diana Bozarth we are more than one might expect

[@Curiousnessify]

blow him

[@BranMuffin365]

I admire his childlike wonder so much. I’m honestly feeling very inspired by his spirit.

[@feenarvaez65]

In old age I wonder if he'll continue to live this way an if so I hope he stays limber

[@Flirri]

You should pick up his little book on journaling. :)

[@cindybogart6062]

This guy is just great!! I love what he’s done to his place. So interesting. He certainly can do it all. I think he could live anywhere. Magical living has been missing for so many years.✨

[@StonedOdie]

I loved every bit of this. This dude could make a ton of money building these types of buildings for others cuz its just beautiful. Glad he doesn't care much about it and keeps himself happy.

[@DANPRICE1957]

I didnt build it to stand up in because i dont like furniture of any kind. Dust chatchers. Its very cool to kneel down in order to enter your home that protects you from the elements. To kneel down upon entering a sacred space makes me feel humble and very grateful that i have such a cozy, warm, or cool place to be in and call home. One that isnt sucking all my financial resources and my soul and creativity along with it. I will take LESS any day over more.

[@gdgary790]

ur a smart man,living with nature.

[@vkeshelya]

Magic words

[@robertgreggs6438]

I am at a point in my life where I'm trying to go to a minimalist lifestyle, after braking my back at work they can't seem to find a cure for me once they say they can't do anymore? I just want to divorce society's way of living! your way of living seems to be so in tranquility? simple and worry free 😀 😁 😎 I'm serious about this and have started by moving into my RV to start and as soon as I can get property the minimalist lifestyle will start beginning I feel as if when I was working I was constantly trying to get more and was always trying to get better Stuff? It didn't make me any happier! I don't have as much money and more time and have lost interest in trying to keep up LOL thanks for the inspection you have given me a different alternative way of living to look at.

[@boop6169]

I love sitting on the floor. But I do wonder doesn't it hurt your back? I'm quite short, but even I would find it painful to be crawling around all the time. Otherwise it seems pretty roomy

[@keanu-sama8378]

How is the floor made?

[@SS369]

Not having many friends has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life. Nowadays, friends are not what they used to be. If you don’t follow suit with the group, you will be left behind. Choosing to do yourself gives you such a freedom that it’s worth it, despite all the negatives.

[@daleval2182]

I have friends of 55 years, we where school boy friends, now retiring and still help one another, talk often, share ideas, resources, so if you choose to be an island, be prepared for the day you grown old and alone, thats not a good place

[@boscopappas234]

@@daleval2182 I agree with Dale. I think you’re trying to make yourself feel better about not having friends. There are very few people who are content leading solitary lives. Humans are social creatures and for most, loneliness is emiserating.

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

That’s an extremely narcissistic position

[@mickeyrosa7226]

@@boscopappas234 Ummm no because there are toxic, mental people more than ever and social media has shown that. We are more disconnected than ever because of it and unhappy! You don't need a lot of friends to be content and you have been conditioned to think otherwise. I'm probably much older than you and I've had time to assess a lot of things that I see as fallacy and how we're told how to think, feel, be, etc, etc.....For me it's time to deprogram the noise that is b.s.

[@mickeyrosa7226]

@@daleval2182 Did you read correctly what the original poster said? "Not having many friends"......not alone which I agree with. Just because you choose to have a circle of friends doesn't mean the rest of have to. You don't even know the person's life story but assume they'll be alone. SMH... I would rather have one or two friends than a lot because of people's toxic behavior and it's more evident today and for some of us, peace of mind is more important for your mental health. Stress and strain isn't. So do you and consider yourself lucky for your great relationships!

[@susanspitzer3758]

Who wouldn't want a simple life like this? Love it!

[@nurnichtausliebeweinen2240]

What an amazing portrait. Loved how the children enjoyed the place. Your films are so much more than videos showing different houses.

[@niels4001]

"You eat, you sleep, you read a book. That is what space is for." Happiness within, not with cool toys, fabrics and all kinds of expensive over the top designs and material. Just wood, sounds of nature. The beauty is right under our nose. The trees, the rivers, the calm and peace of mind but we still believe we need to find it elsewhere. Chasing other things, status, careers, more more money in the bank. Looking at other people. Experience after experience. But true freedom starts with letting most of the desire go and flow with the river, you are where you are. Look within instead of out. Keep it simple. Shelter, water, food, warmth, books, music, take care of the earth and some social interaction. We are all connected and the same. Thats it.

[@cerenb7909]

he is the one chasing the REAL things. humans are humans, artificial things can not bring happiness

[@cerenb7909]

status, career, going to the best school in town.. these are not real

[@twinkthatloveslotrtrilogy7676]

Thats right but Im going to miss wifi ! And pc games

[@jasonbare3472]

Freedom starts with land.

[@jupiter6647]

Old saying, " The river flows, but there it still remains'...

[@frankcarter7146]

I really appreciate how this guy lives. The older I get, the less attached I am to possessions. I'm Happy with just me and my animals.

[@kmax7163]

The more you acquire, the more cumbersome and burdensome life can be.

[@larryfisher7056]

The older I get the less I'm able to or have the desire to crawl into my house on my knees...:-P

[@MACTEP_CHOB]

@@larryfisher7056 Haha, that what I first throught when he squizzed in.

[@michaelangst6078]

I'm frugal as hell and have all my money in investments.. but I still need a 1500 square foot house that isn't a health concern to live comfortably.... It should matter even more when you're older actually.. not the opposite

[@MACTEP_CHOB]

@@michaelangst6078 it's not a mansion you have there, just a regular home, keep it.

[@brentschleier1309]

Love this so much! Thank you for the wonderful experience. Ive had a picture of that little house as my screen background on my laptop for years and never new what it was or where it came from till now. So gratefull to have been introduced to the ideas of Dan Price..

[@crysta220]

Incredible story! The children are beautiful. I'm glad they have vacation time with dad. I admire his life and what he's accomplished.

[@MrCube17]

"Only own a few things, but make sure those things are really killer" - Love it

[@healthvideos7331]

He didn't say killer

[@ethanlancaster76]

*”meaningful”

[@ashleychandler5322]

@@healthvideos7331 29:35

[@ashleychandler5322]

@@ethanlancaster76 29:35

[@j.m.s_3285]

I just realized I owned one of his books. This guy's something else.

[@Beth1300]

Is it Radical Simplicity? That's my favourite of his books.

[@LarryHolman]

I love meeting the people that you share in your work. This video in particular makes me feel grateful and connected to humanity. What a lovely man. Thank you Kirsten 🙏🏾❤️💪🏾

[@micbrenoel5459]

I loved Dan Price's chronicles. Got my first with a pair of SIMPLE shoes: many years ago. How nice to see his living creations.

[@lostathenian1836]

"The secret to life is having really few things, but the things you have are like really killer"

[@ynot6781]

Yeah , I long for a bucket of dirt to shit in

[@disobeytoday4685]

@@ynot6781 If your shit bucket is on top of a mountain watching the sun rise over the horizon, then yes, I'd love that bucket of dirt

[@Earthium]

Ya because if you don't have them you die. Really killer.

[@chielbloos]

I almost cried when he said: "I never wanted to be an adult..." It resonates... and I'm 53...

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Grow up

[@evanferris5035]

Micheal Jackson said the same thing.

[@chielbloos]

@Evan Ferris: What are you really saying?

[@chielbloos]

@@Frankincensedjb123 Get help.

[@jheckerman]

@@chielbloos why are people being so vicious here? wonder and play are good things

[@KabobHope]

I come back to this video about once a year. It's still wonderful.

[@ecowarrior750]

What an inspiring and thought-provoking piece. Total respect to Mr Dan Price. Well done Sir.

[@SoggyDevil]

At 32:13, "Security is a myth." Amazingly powerful statement.

[@annmorgana2848]

SoggyDevil security is an illusion.

[@Docprepper]

Care to explain? I feel pretty secure behind a mossberg 500 or an AR15. I’ve heard that saying a lot, but don’t understand it.

[@zecekobold2140]

@@Docprepper If you never get exposed, never leave, and no one can ever get the drop on you... Then yes, your guns are going to keep you secure. Otherwise it just goes a long way to help.

[@TheShadowKarl]

This reminds me of when George Carlin explained how we don't actually have any true Rights in the US and explains how easily the government takes them away when they want to. This guy is 100% right.

[@teshamiller6001]

Yeah. Total illusion. Like a lock. We overestimate the value of it. It's only a deterrent. If someone wants something bad enough from someone else, they'll simply bypass the "lock". 💁

[@paxonearth]

Whenever I mention trying to live like this, my wife jokingly says, "You can do that with your next wife." I'm 56 and I'm REALLY wanting to transition away from my soul-deadening public school teaching career. I have 20K saved so far, and I'm close to making a major change.

[@v14da]

It's very hard to find someone that thinks the same way, that's why most of the people don't dare to change the lifestyle. And he was right when he said friends influence you and that he is not the follower.

[@babybeige4309]

I have exactly the same as your wife with my 45's husband . I'm stopped 'cause of our 3 yo kid. Who knows, maybe one day later I will take the decision.

[@powerlink_provider]

good luck buddy !

[@paxonearth]

@@powerlink_provider Thank you. I’ve taken the plunge (early retirement), and I’m pursuing my artistic goals.

[@powerlink_provider]

@@paxonearth that's amazing, with whats going on in the world its better to focus on enjoying life while we still can, im on my way to buy a small cabin in the woods, a few more months and it will be mine !

[@franklinbrown7389]

I really appreciate an authentic person sharing his experience.

[@avb5335]

I would love to have this sweet person as a friend! Just so genuine and pure soul…you can feel his kindness

[@SoulfulVeg]

I like him. He's mastered what it takes to make him happy. My idea would be different but seeing him inspires me. I especially like what he says about living on the land for a while before building on it.

[@xxmightyonexx]

+SoulfulVeg Unfortunately it appears it is at the expense of making someone else unhappy. THREE children requiring proper medical care and food do not pay for themselves, and one has grown up when one has created them. It's okay to hang on to childhood wonder, but it's problematic to run away from adult responsibility, especially when one has created NEW LIFE. I'd really like to hear from his ex-wife. I did like a lot of what he had to say, but tire of the "I don't want to grow up" people. They've gone through puberty, done drugs, had sex, etc --- you DID grow up and that should be okay. Your kids need you to be an adult. Underneath this lesson of simplicity is fear and selfishness, there must be a way to incorporate simplicity without that (and I have seen Kirsten cover such individuals or at least those who chose mates comfortable with this chosen lifestyle and reproduced accordingly).

[@jksatte]

+SoulfulVeg That's what I love about it. He is doing what makes him happy and he bothers no one. He keeps it natural and clean and he just does his thing. I love it for him. It's not what I would want but I love the idea of just doing what you want to do. Janice

[@xxmightyonexx]

^ you have zero idea if that's true, it's a short video -- not even by his own statements is that true. he can do what he's doing, but he's no angel either.

[@jksatte]

***** You have made a great point to consider the thoughts of the exwife. Did he provide properly for the children? We just don't know. Janice

[@stedmans4christ]

+Eruanna de Malfurion So well said that I can only second that

[@richardkirk5098]

Reminds me of a book I read when I was young, “My Side of the Mountain” about a kid who runs away and lives in the base of a giant tree. Great book. Oh gosh he just mentioned it.

[@conniekempf4050]

I read and loved that book!!!

[@psevant1]

I think I read the same book as a kid. This is why this is so compelling. I am writing that down, thank you.

[@conniekempf4050]

@@psevant1 jean craighead george

[@Jin_Jon]

I remember that book!

[@booperfect8894]

The Movie was good too lol

[@julielea8344]

What a magical man living in a magical land! Traveling the world with a hot tub & outhouse, by a river with a pier & it all looks 100 yrs old!! I loved everything he said about growing his own vegetables, & especially how he read about the Native Americans & incorporated some of their traditions, you can see he loves his family & knows what's important in life & is living life his own way. You can see the joy on the children's faces as they explore. Great interview, amazing property! Absolutely amazing!

[@tammipalumbo8102]

Brings back memories when I was a kid..how I miss those days..excellent video. One of the best and meaningful I've seen. Thank you.

[@j255173]

I feel less stressed just listening to him and the way he lives. Amazing!

[@TheMabes69]

me too!

[@lemsdarkapprentice2535]

yeah, he's a really calming guy...reminds me very much of the painter Bob Ross (RIP) [el'sda2].

[@Just_Another_Hoosier]

Or Mr. Rogers.

[@aftonhalters]

Like Mr. Rodgers!

[@smoothwarchild3683]

Is it the moment where you realize that you are currently stressed, without even realizing it .. right ?.

[@zzanatos2001]

Serving in the military and living in tents in the middle of nowhere has made me develop a great appreciation for things like a hot shower, a soft bed, and the love of a good woman. But now that we're in the middle of a global pandemic and economic crisis, I wish I didn't have a mortgage, utility bills, insurance, and a high-stress job.

[@zubuxstein]

Don't we all!

[@latymz]

You took the words right out of my mouth. Been saying it for years. When I spend 💰 it's for things that have some real world use and retain value. Dress rehearsals are days gone by.

[@terryturner3050]

We develop a styling slave lifestyle. Staying up with Mr. Jones.

[@jackbenimblejack1]

thoughts and prayers

[@ADayInTheLifeOfAYeti]

you know you can think for yourself now

[@missglenellen]

so so so glad, YT showed me this video, it's so amazing, his man's ideas, his philosophy about the "secret of happiness" made my heart literally jump. thank you!

[@gustavogarcia1948]

Love this guy!!! So peaceful and down to earth. God bless him!!

[@Savageinny]

I'd already decided I liked this guy, then at the 24 min mark he stated that he recognized the Nez Pierce as those who the land truly belongs to. Such recognition is very rare. What a Beautiful Human Being

[@rickanderson11]

This is what REAL reality TV is! My hat is off to the very talented and devoted Mr. Price. Just a remarkable life!

[@jenjara1218]

I have so much respect for this man. I would love to live like this.

[@PrototypeCreation]

This is it. I am so impressed. Very top of the rank and even the houses look fantastic. What a role model, what a wonderful lifestyle... thank you for your bravery and diligence

[@Garymayo]

This guy has life figured out. Bless him.

[@Yunginspirit]

+Gary Mayo: Sadly, he is only living ''unto himself,'' which is frowned upon by God. To Him it's a very selfish way of life as we are all here on earth to develop our talents, gain knowledge abt everything in the Universe, on the earth and under the earth; serve our fellowmen and take responsibility for our families. How can he take care of child support without a job, or ''do unto others...'' if he only has himself to account for? Not good when the Lord asks us at Judgment Day, "what did you do with your life?"

[@henriparquet3858]

+Yunginspirit This guy as more talent than most people : Building, drawing, photography, music .... As for his family we don't know what really happened but it is possible to live that way even with kids (people still do so in the world, tribes, poor countries etc...). Maybe it was just social pressure of having what people qualify as a "normal life" that let the women to leave with the kids, and maybe the kids will grow up and end up taking a 9to5 job with lots of stress resulting in health issue and then die, but then again who knows ! What will the lord tell you in Judgement Day ? Have you, like everybody else, trashed the earth and lived into a consumerism world where it is "better" to provide your kids with crap that'll lead them away from nature ? The truth is that right now your speculating waaaaaaay too much, especially when speaking in the name of god ! It's his choice of life, and, he seems to respect gods creation better than you and I will ever do. When he'll pass away, it won't be much of him left to trash the surroundings and his participation to society will not be in helping greedy asses slowly killing living things around and destroying whatever they touch. Unlike you I won't try to speak in the name of God (which is btw quite disrespectful to do so) and let him be the judge when this guys time comes. But as for myself I wouldn't mind opening the paradise doors to this guy and closing it for the random guy who spent his life working for an oil company, drilling the planet, and killing everything around him claiming it is to support his family. I'd rather not have a family in that case !

[@ardie554]

+Yunginspirit And what good are you doing to our planet? Sadly you are one of those who let an imaginary creature be the judge of too much stuff.. Look at what religion brings us.. :( This man lives his life in full respect of nature.

[@Yunginspirit]

+Arjen Dienske: Don't blame the evils of the world on Religion. Evil is caused by wicked men of the world...they are tools of Satan.

[@Yunginspirit]

+Henri Parquet: Yes, I guess you are right.

[@k.jeanette2203]

He is living his inner child's best life ever!!

[@kimberlydavis5034]

You're a very smart man. I have a lot of respect for you. You just inspired me with sharing your underground home. It's incredible what you have done.

[@Toby1kinobee]

How inspirational this is. Great story and person!

[@WKRPinCINN]

This man lives like Yoda. Mad respect.

[@jonas6724]

and the hobbit

[@velleitas8618]

Mr. Rogers the Hobbit. Props to this guy for doing what he loved with his own purpose without caring for judgement.

[@ulan25]

What a treat to stumble upon this video. I’m a fan of the Moonlight Chronicles. I loved seeing inside D. Price’s home :)

[@0.robinson.1]

This is so amazing, truly inspirational ❤