E1 - Things just got real

[@VowellVentures]

I am so glad I found this channel! We are doing a similar thing, for similar reasons but.. slower. We bought 40acres back home (for me) in Alaska and are building a homestead while still living in Hawaii. I wish I started documenting ours from day one!!! LOL

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Really well done. Great story

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thank you Tony!

[@ddterrill1]

Oh to be young again! What a great adventure we are all looking forward to. A wonderful family taking advantage of all there is in life to enjoy.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks so much, Don! We love that you are cheering us on.

[@saraelisabethauthor]

You guys are our new favorite reality show!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Yes!!!!

[@tonysand9641]

Congratulations on your new homestead. My wife and I did something very similar 4 years ago and couldn't be happier. Only difference is our property had an old farm house on it that needed a total rehab. We spent months looking for a place while living at a campground, only to find our homestead a half a mile away. Moved our trailer to the property and lived in it while fixing up the house. It took 5 months (thru the winter) to finish and now we are just enjoying a simpler life. Keep moving forward to make your dreams reality and enjoy the time together with your family because in the end that is all that is matters.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thank you for sharing Tony! I can tell we have a lot in common. Your words are exactly what we need to hear and I'm sure you can attest. Sometimes you need a pat on the back and reassurance from others to keep you going, so thank you very much for that!

[@timray1827]

Congratulations on your new homestead , looking forward to seeing you all grow the homestead to what you all want it to be. Me an my girlfriend moved up to Greeneville Tennessee in December of 21 to a quiet country neighborhood we love it her. We we in Ocala, Florida for 38 years .

[@MakerPipe]

Great start to the channel!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks for your support!

[@pamelawilk5361]

Congratulations! I know your adventure will be so very amazing for many to watch. I am looking forward to seeing each episode.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thank so much for following!

[@rackman5111]

Right on guys congratulations cool outcome. I feel the same way I've been working for a long time and met alote of people but I'm tired of the subdivision life also you seem to have beautiful land 34acres is a good size 👍

[@andrewfuller8440]

I had to find the beginning of your adventure, as I have a similar experience years age,although you have bit off a lot more than I did.

[@joannewislocki6798]

Off on the adventure of a lifetime!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

That's for sure! :)

[@markborst323]

Nelda and I binged watched E1 to E24 last Saturday. I think we're up to E43 now. It's funny, sitting down to watch a little TV yesterday, we looked at each other and said, " I wonder what the kids are up to today?" It's official! you're family! Great job to you all...love the setting, love the work, love the production, love the realness.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Oh Mark. People like you and Nelda keep us going. Thank you both!

[@laurahaller3188]

Meg, I am so very excited for you and your beautiful family! What a crazy, exciting adventure! I can't wait to follow along

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks so much, Laura!

[@erinroefitness]

So excited for you all!!

[@minnesotawyatt2821]

I saw the vid about snatch pulleys and got hooked. So... I will start with vid 1 and share your magickal journey.

[@deanbarr5740]

Wish you All the Best. I live in the northern panhandle of West Virginia for all my 59 years, its all I've ever wanted. I hope you accomplish all your dreams you have some beautiful property, it looks very similar to our home state. I'm a newbie to your channel and I'm still catching up. Looking forward to your build.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

West Virginia is beautiful. So many wide open spaces. We're so happy with what we ended up with. Thanks for your well wishes and for cheering us along the way.

[@joannewaer3156]

I just heard all the news from your Mom... Meg.........What a neat video! Clara and Autumn are adorable. Jon....nice to meet you. I will stay tuned.......Wishing you lots of fun and excitement in this new adventure.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks, JoAnne!

[@LittleCabin]

Just stumbled upon your channel. Different circumstances, but we just bought our SW VA property (61 acres) 2 years ago, and intend to retire there in about 7 years. We were really just window shopping for land online, and came across one that already had a cabin on it -- we fell in love with it, and purchased it not too long before the pandemic shut things down. I just bought my first tractor, so will be learning on the fly as well. We're thinking of doing more videos of our projects, so just have a shell of a channel right now, but hope to add to it as we spend more time there. Best of luck on your adventure!

[@debfromthemill6945]

Your land is so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure. I'll be here waiting you all. Take care

[@TimBeverly]

I love after watching channels I find for awhile. Going back to see the beginnings to Video #1. Love watching yawl.

[@keithmaddox01]

New Sub, great video and can't wait to see more. Thank you.

[@jessicag9134]

Wow I'm so excited to watch your journey. We live in NJ, and all my husband talks is about getting land to have "projects", privacy and be outside. We want to leave all this congestión behind. We have also 2 daughters 8 & 12 and this is just such an inspiration. But we have no idea of how to search for land 😕. It's so scary in my head . But I really want to just do it. I will go thru all your videos and see what else we can learn and will share your chanel with him wishing you the best!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

You guys can do it, Jessica! I could write you a book and we haven't even been here for 2 years. Believe me, we were scared too. But not a day has gone by that we regretted this. Meg tells me daily how much she loves our new life now. If you're serious and need some advice, our email is in the channel info. I've learned a lot through this journey so far, especially buying land and what to look for. Also, what to research - county building codes, schools, geographic maps, etc. Feel free to reach out. I'll do my best to help as time allows.

[@africadreamin]

I came here after watching a number of your later videos, thanks for the background. I have just bought ninety acres of bush in Tanzania because my Tanzanian wife wants to farm, I was born on a farm in England many years ago, the challenge is both daunting and exciting, exactly as your project is to you, what I like best about your videos is your determination to do as much as possible yourself and as you learn so do we.

[@dereksmith1803]

Beautiful piece of property.

[@johnpeltier1275]

Welcome to, as we say Southwest Virginia, My home for over 70 years,

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks, John! We are loving it here. 🙂

[@keithrayeski3147]

Okay, I’m in! I absolutely love the area you are in. A lot of folks are feeling the same things you did but, for any number of reasons, are not able to do what you are. You are young and healthy so with your thought process, this is the time! It’s not going to be easy…not at all….but it’s going to be so worth it!! Don’t turn back…things are going to get a lot worse where you came from, and you are in the place to survive that, if you do the important things first…and are prepared. Use social media like wild animals!! Print out and journal as much 18th and 19th century lifestyle stuff as you humanly can! You know what you need to survive and protect yourselves…get it done. You’re going to sleep great every night…exhausted and satisfied with what you’ve accomplished! You are in my prayers.

[@jacklabloom635]

I am interested to watch your journey. That’s actually a really good introduction video.

[@allisoncarter7886]

How exciting!! So proud of you!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

💗

[@williamhartman9]

I have watched all of your videos mostly because my wife and I relate to you two a lot and your genuine personalities, we are going to do this ,we have two daughters as well,4 and 6 ,the only thing I’m struggling with convincing my wife is the isolation and loneliness part even to me seems daunting. Have you guys considered sharing your property with another family ,perhaps someone in your family ,I think what you have done is incredible and awesome, I have always wanted like 30 to 50 acres and multiple similar aged kids and adults ,if it’s the right people I think it would check all boxes that are conducive to maximum human health ,i study human health and I have compiled through extensive decade long independent research a list of all components of health which is our only true wealth , our health destiny can be dramatically altered for Both good and bad,you guys are on the right path , good luck to you all

[@suemoore1965]

🎄💙🎄 LIKED, WATCHED, COMMENTED 🎄💙🎄

[@chrispieper61]

We have wineberries on our property. You have probably found out that they are best when the color is blood red. If the color is lighter red they are sour. Are you processing the black walnuts? Once you crack into one you can use wire cutters to remove the inner shell parts.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Hey Chris! My youngest goes nuts over picking Wineberries. Blood red, yes sir! We processed a lot (a whole loader full) of walnuts this fall only to find out we didn't like the way they tasted. So heartbreaking. I husked and cleaned them and dried them for months, but the flavor never seemed to mild out. I read that the flavor dissipates over time, but maybe I'm doing something wrong. Thoughts? On a sidenote, we have some nice hickory nuts near the house site that are delicious.

[@chrispieper61]

@@WalnutsandWineberries If you don't like the taste of black walnuts, they are worth money. Might be a good entrepreneurial adventure for the young ones.

[@christinemcdevitt8121]

This is my dream! I’m looking forward to following your story, congrats Meg!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks, Christine! :)

[@carolynblackmon9711]

Hi guys! How exciting! I will be watching!! Carolyn- montys pet sitter

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks so much, Carolyn!

[@sherriroach6]

My husband and I close on 55 acres next month. He’s a TN farm boy who has worked in South Louisiana for nearly 40 years. He’s always wanted to go home and after the experience of Covid, we said if not now, then when? So we will be joining you, RV living and all!! Here’s to the next phase!!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

We wish you the best of luck, Sherri! I just shared this with Meg and we both are very happy and excited for you. We're very close to TN so we're practically neighbors soon. We couldn't be happier living more simple with more self reliance. One of my favorite things is the peace and quiet at night. These mountains are very special. BEST OF LUCK!!

[@sherriroach6]

Thank you!! Good luck to you. I will be following closely!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Hi Sherri! I was thinking about your comment today while painting. If we were to go back and do it all again, one of the major things we would do differently is to get a 4 season RV. If you have not gotten your RV yet, I highly recommend this. We had a big problem with condensation/mold in the winter time. Just figured I would mention it to save you the hardship we went through. ;) - Meg

[@hpclan]

This is awesome! Good luck on your adventure. Those berries appear to be raspberries.

[@donnamays24]

Got here from a comment left on Justin’s Rhodes channel. New sub here-💖💖-Blessings🙏🏻💖

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Hi Donna, and welcome! I watched Justin for years. He's definitely on my list of influencers that made me want a simpler life that was more in touch with nature. I wish I could watch them daily like I used to, but time doesn't allow with all the projects we have going on - not to mention the internet problem in rural areas. Anyway, I hope you enjoy our channel. Thank you!

[@gregoutdoors7]

We live in South East Ky. Only a few miles from the top of Black Mountain and the South Western border of Virginia. Probably not very far from you guys. Welcome to the mountains! We hear Owls on this side of the mountain also :)

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

We're practically neighbors, Greg! Can't say I'd want to be anywhere else.

[@gregoutdoors7]

@@WalnutsandWineberries We're in Harlan County Ky here :)

[@brendabamsey9516]

So happy for your family. Glad we found your channel. We have a similar adventure ahead of us. We will be homesteading 60 acres in Franklin North Carolina.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Hi Brenda - congrats to you guys! That's a nice amount of land. Good find. At one point we shopped not too far from there, in Hiawassee and Murphy. I really liked the Murphy area and I imagine Franklin would be similar. If you're rookies like us, please feel free to reach out. We've learned A LOT so far and we're only a year in. Best of luck to you and your family.

[@ozarklanding]

New sub here. Congrats on your journey and new life path. We understand the excitement and fear… We just purchased land and will start our build in Sept. Greg & Cindy

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks so much for joining! Congrats on your purchase, we hope you can pick up some things from us that help you on your journey. :) - Meg

[@catherinemcbride9228]

Congratulations you guys! Rich and I are super excited for you and hope all of you have an amazing adventure.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thank you Cat! Now you have to binge the other episodes so you can catch up.

[@catherinemcbride9228]

@@WalnutsandWineberries we will. Archer loved episode 1 and 2

[@dennisvanhoozer3849]

Welcome to southwest va

[@mshp2612]

I just found your channel..enjoyed watching...then I see TN tag with sullivan county hey I know that area....THEN I see you guys are living in SWVA...just wonderful i live in SWVA too..welcome

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Hi neighbor 👋 Absolutely loving this area of the country. We made a fine choice uprooting and coming here.

[@jsturgill1000]

I’m so excited for you ! I’ll be following ! Ot sure if you remember me but we met at Curves in MB years back ( Joan Sturgill)

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks so much for following along! Great to hear from you again!

[@rfauver80]

Just found your channel. Watching from the beginning. We are doing the same in east TN just outside of Johnson City. Good luck and looking forward too watching you grow!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks Russ! We're just over the border from you. Do you plan on recording/vlogging your process?

[@rfauver80]

@@WalnutsandWineberries we tried but it was not for us. We post to Instagram regularly. @cross_land_farm We are off-grid and a homestead on 6acres. Pigs, sheep, and chickens.

[@Letter-Writing_GiGi]

We bought land in southwest Virginia last spring (2021). Curious to know if you guys are close to Mouth of Wilson, VA. We actually live in NC but will build a house in VA when we retire. We have a camper on our land as well that we stay in on the weekends when we are there. Virginia is a beautiful state!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

We are about an hour from there. We really picked well when we decided on Virginia. It's a great in-between for us. We both grew up in the northeast and then lived in South Carolina for 20 years. Virginia's geography reminds us of our roots without the blizzards you get up north. I didn't realize how much I missed the cool evenings in the summertime. It's my favorite part of the day - sitting at the firepit and watching the fireflies.

[@Letter-Writing_GiGi]

@@WalnutsandWineberries That is awesome! We look forward to retiring and living full time up there. Thank you for the reply!

[@richmcbride9269]

Congratulations!!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks Rich! Loving our new lives out here. Wishing you the same happiness.

[@sh839c]

Excellent video and I subscribed. Do you have access to power on your property and was that a priority?. I have also decided on southwest Va. in my property search although I'm just a few years older than you guys. By a lot.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Hi and welcome! We have access to power on the lower part of our property, but not up on top where our house will be located. We plan on doing solar up there. We love it here in SWVA, if you have any questions about the area please reach out. You can also reach us at [e-mail]

[@richardkoehler9917]

Nothing liked the country it's quite and peaceful.