Living a Radically Simple Permaculture Life on 1/4 Acre | Creatures of Place

[@happenfilms]

We're currently working on an hour-long documentary with this family! Check out the teaser trailer and find out how to support the production at documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/the-new-peasants/ 😊

[@donilonop]

When the dad says ' I am rich because we have time ,we are investing in relationships and acquiring knowledge ' it struck me right to the core .this is the idyllic life I long to live one day .

[@elainepetras236]

Has anyone heard from this family. I can't find them on any platforms!

[@elainekomara8555]

Me too..

[@richardbird5697]

Start to build that way of life today.even just a few parts.grow plants in pots.try to make less waste.dont just replace furniture as a up grade only as a replacement for broken not the newest model.small changes by many make huge changes to community.

[@ChantaBrite]

I want to give you a thumbs up but right now the number of thumbs up is 365 and 1 year old. So here is my thumbs up 👍.

[@johnhoward2945]

Just quit what you have been doing and start picking berries and wiping with corn cobs.

[@51Lorie]

"We live extremely richly because we have time".

[@Meakamea]

Yes savor the moment

[@viduranimalarathne8797]

I watched this video few years back. I didn't understand it then. I became a father two years ago and then I understood. Took inspiration from these people and next year, I will go back to my village where I can spend all 7 days of the week with my family.

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

We are rich in our relationships

[@sayhdalina948]

This is so inspiring! I'm literally crying while watching, most people used to think that life is all about money, career and titles. But this is the real life, living simply and being one with the nature. I just bought a 2 hectares land and I'm so excited to start up and build my own farm.

[@nessauk2786]

Good luck with your new life...fantastic !

[@CipherAndre]

Cheers

[@fredahwiwu5219]

That is awesome

[@carolbarrett6492]

I hope that you do it without using other beings. They put lovely music and charming filming. Then my heart sank when the videoing passed by the feathery prisoners... imprisoned to produce an egg a day for greedy humans. You have no idea what toll it takes on their bodies to make a baby every day. They cannot live more than 2-4 years from the toll it takes on them. And the sadness of losing a baby per day is unthinkable to people who give a damn about others. Then it pans to murdering fish. What the actual heck. Go vegan. Don´t take what is not yours.

[@fredahwiwu5219]

@@carolbarrett6492 ooooh darling my heart sinks too ...oooh all the poor plants that are dying for you to be alive ...you still havent understood the nature of life

[@surjeudi2249]

Mom to son: " How did it feel to be you today?" Son: "It was beautiful!" Best part of the Video for me. So often kids are depressed and unhappy simply being who they are.

[@feliciahutapea4584]

me too

[@anitavaz3898]

Sur Jeudi it’s amazing what I seen. I love to plant as well not as fur tube as you guys are. I do have baby tomatoes at home I planted and garlic and cilantro. I can plant much. But it feels good I also plant aloe Vera and make my own face cream and lotion. There so many things we can do. It’s true what you say nature it’s beautiful. Keep doing films like this I love and always showing my nephews what life out there really is like when you have your own home in the country. God bless and family

[@ofelia.p]

Good job Mom

[@Inkdraft]

@Sur Jeudi: Yes and if parents knew what actually goes on at their local public school they would understand why their children are depressed and angry. Also many parents are so busy trying to make ends meet by using a system that works against them that they have little time for children even though they would like to spend more time with them. Other parents have already given up and have taken to medications and substances to cope with life's stresses. The children always suffer in these cases. Our current economic, medical, and food systems do not work for the average person. They work against us. I heard a saying once that went: ''The only way to win THAT game is to not play.'' If we don't ''play'' their systems then those systems will be forced to change. I've seen it happen in the food industry. Money talks as the saying goes. What the systems count on is that they work towards making change away from them very difficult and they count on people being lazy and not wanting to sacrifice to make changes. I've been around long enough to know that they are underestimating humanity's potential and willingness to sacrifice and that is their fatal mistake. Soldier on, I wish you well.

[@NickRoman]

I agree, though to be fair, he's five years old. I think that's typically one of the happier ages in life.

[@ada5869]

Below the poverty line and yet their living the best out of this life. People are really rich when connected in nature.

[@stefanomoretti3664]

@ 30 thousand Australian dollars per year, and owning their home, I must consider that poverty line in Australia is set quite high... To me, poverty is what I've seen in Africa, where individuals live on less than one USD per day and have a hard time buying basic tools such as a shovel or a cooking pot.

[@sterlingprice5963]

@@stefanomoretti3664 , Africa is a large continent, with lots of land, plant and animal life. I think that a bit more thinking, planning, and ambition could relieve the poverty there. You reap what you sow.

[@loredanadincu4300]

@@sterlingprice5963 no it wouldn't. There are other interests there. Africa is and was and will be governed from outside by individuals that don't have African people best interests in mind. Africa wasn't let to grow, isn't that the people there are lazy or something. Foreign iterests in the region are more important apparently.

[@sterlingprice5963]

@@loredanadincu4300 , Stop censoring the truth. The most prosperous regions of Africa are where outside interference has occurred. The most poverty is where there has been no outside interference. White South African farmers are being murdered. The S. African president has openly advocated for killing the whites there, and it is happening. The news media ignores it, social media censors people who try to talk about it.

[@sterlingprice5963]

@@loredanadincu4300 , Are you Anti-White?

[@zindadill2246]

In this video I see a good relationship between husband and wife, father and son, human and animal and most importantly human and nature.I give 5⭐ out of 5 to this video.

[@jamesrockland9616]

Nah I bet he drives her nuts

[@lavoliaalexander4916]

Look at how calm an relaxed this couple is...they aren't stressed or effected due to the chaos of the world at all...this is how life is supposed to be

[@judeirwin2222]

Affected, not effected. Totally different words and meanings.

[@Meakamea]

I agree ,we should be like this

[@Meakamea]

@Mr Carpy exactly

[@Meakamea]

@@judeirwin2222 yes alot of people interchange the accept and except as well

[@junctionfilms6348]

How do you know that? Running land like this is non stop hard work and not easy and many quit.

[@theempathsbackyardara6563]

I used to live in the city before the pandemic, now we moved back to the province and have a small backyard turned into a food haven. Little by little I switched into a minimallist lifestyle. This change my life in the most wonderful way. The greatest realization that I had over this experience is that simple things makes us happy and truly LESS is more.

[@mahashokry5652]

My regards from egypt

[@thriftyyesenia7498]

yes I am a minimalist and I love it no more in the rat raise

[@simplelifewanted6278]

There is nothing like growing your own food and being more self reliant. We love that you also can see the joy in the simple things 🙏

[@kjames705]

How can I start learning to grow my own food?

[@rhondabailey9238]

@@kjames705 ~I watch a lot of videos about growing a "food forest"....So I get better each year... Easy way to start: get a bag of soil and put a watermelon seed in it

[@clairebeane3455]

“Going without is actually saying yes to other things”. I love that! And I truly love this family. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Meakamea]

Yes me too

[@annadonahue4119]

🤔 Dental care and medical treatment are not easily available unless one of the "farm people" works out for insurance coverage... 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@LitoGeorge]

Amen! What a beautiful way of looking at the world. You have to give up something in order to gain something else that is preferable.

[@MGoblivion]

What these people are saying is incredibly powerful. I suffer with anxiety and so do many of the people I know. I wonder if those anxieties would completely dissapear if we empowered ourselves with knowledge and became as resilient as these people.

[@artistasfamily]

Hey yes, I (Patrick from the film) suffered quite severe anxiety in my 20s and early 30s due to the state of the world and everything else (including being anxious about having anxiety in the first place), then I started reading and then practicing permaculture. I suffer no anxiety theses days, although I do have the occasional 'bad' day. That's just life. But I don't have debilitating anxiety like I used to.

[@rachelleandrichard]

Our family are autistic and suffer various forms of social anxiety and difficulties, sensory overload and it's incredibly debilitating. I believe this lifestyle would help us so much but have no idea where to begin.

[@rachelleandrichard]

Artist as Family thank you so much for sharing. I believe this would help our family and really appreciate your openness and for your family being so kind and sharing your lifestyle inspiration with us.

[@kimberlynhughes3658]

Ministry Of Home just start with small things like buy a couple of pots & soil & seeds of ur favorite herb or vegetable & plant it on your porch or windowsill or in ur backyard if you have one. Also AMAZON HAS A COUNTERTOP COMPOSTER that is $22.00 right now. (Aug 2018) You can put ur food scraps from cooking in it!. & then use the compost in a pot or small front garden or backyard garden. That is little start. Hope it helps. Also my grandmother always had me plant marigolds (little orange or yellow flowers) flies don't like the smell. Good for porches, near doors or windowsills! Easy annuals to start from seed & when they die, u keep the seeds until the next spring. Plant the black side of seed down.

[@farisasmith7109]

@@kimberlynhughes3658 I really agree with you. people may not be able to take bigs steps like this family, but the small steps really do help. I lived in a tiny New York City apartment for 15 years and I always needed something alive and green . I bought a coconut plant and a white bird of paradise plant from Ikea and that started my love of plants. At work people started bringing me plants because I could get them healthy. And I found I began to feel better. Less stressed out. This world doesn't allow us to slow down and rest our minds and bodies. We weren't meant to live in constant pressure. Gardening , connecting with nature does some amazing things. I wish you all the best.

[@goingoncircles9240]

I'm 30 and have spent the last year spending thousands of pounds and countless hours furnishing a house. I now understand why people say that the wealthy are some of the most depressed people because objects and possessions do not buy happiness. I have sold nearly all of my things and have decided to travel the world owning only what I can carry on a bicycle. I will settle when I have a reason to do so. Living a life such as this would give me such a reason.

[@ArtsyIslandGirlJamaicanVlogs]

This is where my mind has been for years. Often we become slaves to our possessions. I want experiences rather than things...a truly beautiful life

[@mourlyvold7655]

Wow, good story! In my language we have an expression that roughly translates: Better to return midway than to mindlesly wander all the way. You seem to fit the bill. Good for you! Learn, young man. And enjoy!

[@Shea11bee]

Have a good journey ✌🏼🌈🌻

[@ringscircles142]

please continue

[@suhanalone9568]

Totally inspiring. I too want the same from my life. I am just 26

[@kongol_e]

Anyone notice how the parents look at each other? That's love.

[@truthseeker9624]

Could you imagine growing up like that? Those kids are so incredibly blessed!

[@majesticmojo3823]

Yes, but where is the 16 yr old. I bet he fell prey to what his friends say about how they live. That age is so gullable to outside influence.. I hope I'm wrong and he's off visiting grandparents.

[@theclumsyprepper]

Yes, I can. Simply because I grew up in a similar set-up. No running water, no electricity, we grew our own food, foraged, explored and read a lot (well, some of us did). It was hard work sometimes but also gave us lots of freedom and skills for life.

[@knz730]

@@majesticmojo3823 I don't think there's any need to jump to sinister conclusions. He might have chosen to leave this lifestyle (and good on him and his parents, because that's a reflection of his individual freedom and respect for his choices) but equally he might not have wanted to be filmed. I know that at 16yo sticking me in front of a camera would have been impossible too!

[@truthseeker9624]

@@knz730 Sinister conclusions? Wow! That's a stretch. I was just saying how amazing I feel that life would be like. What's sinister about that? Perhaps you are misinformed about the meaning of the word. Who knows, but there was nothing sinister about my comment. I, personally, would love this life. That does not mean you have to. It also does not imply that I'm being sinister.

[@knz730]

@@truthseeker9624 I was replying to another comment, not yours.

[@OakKnobFarm]

The peace and serenity emanating from this family is astounding. They have definitely found their path in life.

[@kimberlynhughes3658]

Oak Knob Farm. Great observation!

[@ds.b1942]

Yes it was lovely, they calm me so much🙂

[@forbesmag1271]

That's what happens when you are protein deficient like they are, and is why the best cults know to starve their adherents of it.

[@gabriellatamney2660]

@@forbesmag1271 What makes you think they are protein deficient? Looks like they were making cheese in the vid, and they fed ducks which I imagine probably provide them with eggs. I think they look happy and healthy - probably from having a varied diet and plenty of physical activity.

[@rahul1234312]

@@gabriellatamney2660 their life is fascinating me..

[@ravenwithlove5660]

This is how we grow organic children , humans and live with our mother earth! We love it too! Life is our school, nature shows us what we need always! Gives us everything! Love your family, this sharing with everyone!

[@rhondabailey9238]

Imagine if this was the norm and we all grew up like this

[@asuka813]

Oh I wish! It is such an isolating experience to come from this background and then try to find people to relate to in the world outside of family.

[@BEAdventurePartners]

O my gosh @RhondaBailey... Wouldn't that have been amazing, instead of growing up in the cheeze whiz era... LOL We can however raise the kids who are coming into the world now that THIS beautiful way of living is normal. Even if they aren't our kids ;) hehe BE well sista. - Erin

[@susanpaulk7258]

tanyuu They seem to be involved in their community

[@vanilla7266]

what an amazing idea

[@dafakisdis5340]

It's impossible for every family in the world.

[@MaximC]

I think it's very rare when in a couple both have such a similar worldview that they both choose the same direction to go. Many times one of two is dragged by the other, he/she isn't fully content with what the other wishes. This is one of those rare cases, I feel. And I'm very happy for such couples, good for you!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I had it with my lover, best friend, father of my children and husband. It was glorious. Then he died.

[@MaximC]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah Life happens, I guess? 🙂

[@MoPoppins]

chadzwife1 - I’ve heard that if you’ve had it once, chances are higher that you’ll have it again. Ask the universe if it’s in the stars for you. Can’t hurt, right? 😉

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Mo Poppins oh gosh, we were 25 when he died. Im 54 now. The stars have not followed the adage this time.

[@MoPoppins]

chadzwife1 - Well, I hope you’re still living your best life every day, anyway...one that your deceased husband would be happy to witness.

[@jangele]

I remember my parents taking me to see a self sufficient home on a city plot in Berkeley, CA back in the 1970's. It was amazing and so inspiring to me as a child that I wanted to live such a life at some point in my life. Now over 50 years later after working tirelessly as a nurse I am looking at my home as more of a refuge from the outside world and I am once again inspired after seeing this video to do with my home and the 1/2 acre it sits on what this inspiring couple has done.

[@lydobermann6268]

I want this kind of life with a supporting and loving partner. best life

[@macaroon147]

Same. Just start walking that path, :)

[@watchstory2815]

Me too...in progress toward such lifestyle but finding such soulmate wouldn't easy especially as a girl

[@SueDeNym08]

@@Bad Nomad- There are more of us looking for that right person and longing for this lifestyle than you would think!

[@heekyungkim8147]

Me too.

[@rosaespinal7698]

Atm I'm trying to convince my s.o to let's sell our home and buy a piece of land somewhere, maybe up north or even Canada, so we can have livestock, grow our own food in green houses yo extend our growing season and live simply, he complains that we're too old to do it ourselves, ugh! Sometimes he makes up so many excuses, that I actually think he has a little book full of them. Lol.

[@mutetimunyambu]

Community sufficiency, not self-sufficiency. That was it for me.

[@Hinepuororangi]

Me too

[@Meakamea]

I agree, we all need this

[@My.Eden2.0]

Uvoo😊

[@mutetimunyambu]

@@My.Eden2.0 Ni museo vyu! 😆

[@My.Eden2.0]

@@mutetimunyambu lol I never thought you’d respond 😂

[@ibra29]

Time is the most precious thing in life.

[@2eleven48]

No, love is.

[@RobTi]

If you have no time to invest to what you love then it becomes wasted.

[@honestyfenix530]

It's like when you're on vacation in Nature. You HAVE TIME to think, to feel, to spend with those you love, to look WITHIN instead of always having your Attention OUTSIDE, busy, busy. And you learn to love a sunset, seeing how plants grow day by day, the rain, the sunshine, the fresh air, the quiet company of your partner, the healthy physical work, the peace in your heart.

[@InJusticeAustralia]

Beautiful comment

[@honestyfenix530]

@@InJusticeAustralia Thank you!

[@paolamura3497]

Yes

[@annadonahue4119]

🤔

[@meatluffy6642]

This little man is lucky enough simply living with his parents and having to grow up in this atmosphere realizes the value of life and how lovely it is❤️

[@gregoryzoebisch7792]

I want these guys as neighbors! This is where my life goals are heading, as far as a lifestyle, and I see far too few people here in the US who are like this.

[@kimberlynhughes3658]

Gregory Zoebisch Probably because it is such hard work & takes a lot of dedication & commitment.

[@turtlenecks]

I’m an American living in Japan at the moment. My wife and baby are planning on moving back this year and our goal is to live this kind of lifestyle. My family is from CA and it seems like it’d be tough to live like this in a lot of places due to laws and regulations. For example, I doubt that in a 1/4 acre home you’d be allowed to keep bees. My goal is to find a place where we’d be able to live freely like this without having to get permits for every little thing you want to do.

[@CynCopeland-TheAnswerIsMeat]

turtlenecks No matter where you live in the world, there will be government regs - key is to begin small and transition as you learn what's in / what's not. I think beekeeping in particular is becoming more and more common (and more regulated) - but loads of intel on the web to learn what you'll need to be mindful of when you begin. The couple in the video ACHIEVED this lifestyle, it wasn't a backward move, or without work -- they strictly changed their goal posts first -- and then began making daily decisions that would lead them closer! Hubby and I live in Japan at present too (isn't it definingly magnificent) and are looking to build our permaculture paradise upon our repatriation to Oz. One tomato at a time.

[@turtlenecks]

Cynthia Copeland I agree with your overall sentiment that it takes hard work to achieve a lifestyle similar to this couple but government regulations do get in the way depending on where you live and obviously it’s not the same everywhere. I don’t know where you live in Japan but where I live in the countryside, I could easily execute a similar lifestyle without all the hassle of the government getting in the way. That includes eco-building, water harvesting and the list goes on.

[@colliecoform4854]

There are many, many homesteading families. Check KZbin and facebook to see if there are any gatherings in your area of just to follow some of the homesteading families.

[@pebetsingwana]

When she said she works 2 days a week...wow that's true freedom!

[@taichielsaucesantander8847]

Clever humans will always find the way. For me this film is a good example on how get out of the trap. There'll always be difficulties, I'm sure of that,but living that way makes you stronger and clever with each passing day. Congratulations!

[@kizzy2874]

This little guy has an amazing childhood! The memories will fill him with joy always. Lovely parents teaching real knowledge.

[@shantallopez2590]

This is how you teach your children to be grateful and this has always been how I see myself in the future.. I hope God would finally give me the man that matches my soul.

[@kiralight913]

Shantal Lopez I hope too 😊

[@sharonpitters604]

I want this life but a bit apprehensive at my age been 60 years how do I start now.

[@naomidenisepinedaspirit]

Pray sis pray

[@familyintheforest351]

Sharon Pitters You just start ☀️ Find out what you want and then take the first step towards the vision 🌈

[@uchihalovex100pre]

me too

[@ColinFreeman-kh9us]

Smiled on the inside and out from beginning to end.

[@chaplin369]

I'm in my early 40's and this is how I want to live my life. I'm finally out of the city and now I need to buy some land build a tiny home and start living of the land.

[@tiarataylour9281]

Once you have your land look into the website wwoof to help get it up and running!

[@chriswong8659]

Me too. Good luck!

[@michelleebsolo2320]

It’s my dream too. Simple life away from the city is a treasure.

[@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad.]

FYI. You can do this on a tiny urban lot. In fact, it's often easier since there is much more in walking or biking distance and land is cheap. I know: I've been living a simple life and growing a ton of food on postage-stamp-sized lots for decades.

[@Meakamea]

That's a great plan, may you achieve it soon

[@alwaysaboutthejourney]

I wish I could give this more than one thumb up. This is so inspiring. It has me asking myself what I can give up? What more can I contribute? Thank you for this film.

[@happenfilms]

Thank you, that's great to hear!

[@ryanstreckfuss9590]

You CAN give more than a thumbs up ;)

[@ndutambugua8548]

I am so incredibly blessed and inspired by this video! What a beautiful life you have created for yourselves.

[@lovelearn5158]

I admire this family's choices and lifestyle, especially that they honour the history and rich knowledge of the indigenous people.

[@hollyandleah]

I have watched this several times. Out of all the videos I have watched on minimalism, living clean and simply, this one speaks to me and motivates me the most to live out my soul beliefs!

[@ashish.avi1991]

Do watch this video . I bet you will fall in love with the lifestyle this person has adopted much simpler than any other kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXSVqJShhs1lpcU

[@RVBadlands2015]

It’s nice to have a partner that feels the same.

[@kittubamotra1]

Most important

[@arunchandramathi9572]

True

[@Meakamea]

Yes working together

[@sheeteshaswal]

And then in the end kids will grow and move away...one of the partners will die and you will be left alone. Eventually Everyone dies. Its sad but the truth...we are all nothing but soap bubbles in the air.

[@Meakamea]

@@sheeteshaswal yes true

[@mac2105]

I met this family while cycling in Australia, they were just about to finish a circumnavigation of the continent on bikes. Now, a few years later, I feel how serious the situation is that the planet is in. They are living the way I now also want to live. Less stuff, more meaning.

[@InJusticeAustralia]

Do you know how I could contact them? I wish to visit them in Daylesford.

[@sellingroanoke]

Is there a Love button. I love this family.

[@marylukongwa]

I can re watch this a million times, just watching this beautiful life gives me hope, comfort...

[@lilmisspeace]

"Going without is actually saying yes to other things"- awesome!! I just looked up the bus timetable and am going to take the bus to daycare with my son from now on; thanks for the inspiration! "Wealth is not money; wealth is time richness"- yes!!

[@linaislam617]

Society makes people dependent, slave. This is real freedom well done

[@williamhofmans3763]

I agree. Even the church, which ought to have a family, in Christ mentality, can take in the societal approach. That is sad. But the hope is in having a right worldview because of God's rich mercy & grace.

[@MoanikaLewinsky]

We can all learn to look the other way when it comes to society, but the true toxin in our communities, is the system, we all know that politicians and their system, are parasites, we are at fault when we support them and don't stand up to their all mighty "brain-washing" strategies to keep us all thinking that we need them, but no, we don't,, they are the ones who need us, same goes for churches and religions, if we are god's believers or simply atheists, it is obvious we do not need a church to feel god or his creation around us, stop supporting politicians and churches, and you will see what real freedom feels like!

[@FMeyer-zg5mg]

Its usually dept which makes people dependent.

[@FCADurgeshKumar]

@@MoanikaLewinsky well said..

[@poacher7805]

I think I have watched this video at least 15 times. It's real and inspiring. Woody is a lucky child.

[@j..w443]

“This is not everyone. This is just our response to the predicament we’re all in”...such powerful, meaningful and applicable words for all to think about and take actions upon.

[@jodihammond6329]

I have watched this several times, and as myself and young family shift our lives into a similar lifestyle, I feel such connection through this family and it warms my heart and spreads a joyful hope through my entire being. Blessings to this family...and to the folks at Happen Films for creating such potent and beautiful films that are weaving a fabric of connection among the pioneers of the future.

[@happenfilms]

Thank you Jodi! So glad our films resonate with you!

[@ikaramashu]

Thank you for reminding me of what is important. Amist the hectic day to day, sometimes we forget, but here i am getting my compass retune towards my true North. God Bless.

[@NK-ox9uo]

These are the survivors of the future. God bless them.

[@nnicollan]

@@algonzalez6853 survive something like a pandemic, much worse than the current one..

[@joiab11]

This was an amazing film. It brought tears to my eyes, and I'm inspired to change my life.

[@Nadals1209]

joia b me too

[@afr3523]

I hope you have reached your dream 🕉🙏🙏

[@davids9552]

This is the video that made me change how I see my future. Thank you so much for being so genuine and for showing me there's another way.

[@anushree7609]

It means no matter how much we progress we have to return back to old roots for peace and happiness

[@brooke.earthy]

Meg and Patrick have such a gorgeous life, and I love how they mention that it took time over 10 years and they phased things out slowly. I really think this is an achievable lifestyle for anyone. Thank you Happen Films and Meg and Patrick for sharing a glimpse into this amazing Permaculture world. It's re-inspired me to work with our land.

[@BEAdventurePartners]

Totally agree with ya @BrookePalframan! We loved that they were honest that it took time, and not to flip your life and get right of everything to start from scratch, but to phase it in. A lovely message, that really is attainable for everyone. Happy to hear you are feeling inspired too! Filled with warm & fuzzies over here. Want to buy a chunk of land, slow down on the travels, and BE a part of the change. Big love. - Erin

[@solfeinberg437]

Good point. Positive - Look what you can and be excited, but slow and steady wins the race.

[@charmedprince]

I'm currently building my tiny house, and everything is halted because of this pandemic. My family owns a small portion of land I can use to grow vegetables and fruits. I am also phasing into this life, avoiding any materialistic pursuit, and focusing on sustainable subsistence. I have taught myself some skills I could use to earn for a living, which is also put to a halt because of the pandemic. Watching these kindred spirits is very inspiring.

[@germaineprien7691]

I can see how your children are growing up with both of you there!, this alone is priceless. 🙋‍♀️😉🤗

[@andreavincent4619]

This must be one of the best videos on youtube!!!!.

[@MrAndyballard]

Folks with their heads screwed on for sure. Love the kid's t-shirt: "I am greater than television", you certainly are !

[@jg2060]

Yet this has nearly 400000 views #ironic

[@tropicalco2339]

Perfect!

[@goldenchristine4431]

I'm in awe of how much I have learned from this beautiful family. I find so many similarities between us though we live in different faraway lands. I'm from Nairobi, Kenya and I told my sister the other I cant wait to move to the countryside and start sustainable living on farmland. Your Kid is super lucky to have parents like you and I pray that I will teach my children about time richness and community sufficiency. Thank you

[@azazelda]

you are my heroes! True heroes of our time! I'm working on ways to live a life like this too in Serbia. Did quit my job last year and moved to suburbs, started a garden and work from home, online! I need stories like this - not stories - the truth, the energy, the power of true living people... THANK YOU!!!

[@milicicans]

Maja Gilic srecno ♥️

[@katbond7972]

About ten years ago my wife , son and I were moving along the path you're currently on. Then out from left field came illness, my wife was diagnosed with cancer and three years later I was diagnosed with a major heart condition. Our food forest and veg production stopped almost overnight. My wife is still able to work, so we have an income coming in, which we are thankful for. We are also medieval re-enactors. What we have learned from our experience is that to be really self-sufficient and sustainable in the long term in the past, families had to belong to a village community, so if one or two members suffered from illness of injury the village/extended family came around them and looked after them. We didn't take this into account and were blindsided by illness. We didn't plan for this eventuality, our family is spread across Australia and we didn't have time to cultivate a heap of like minded friends who could come around us and help us in our time of need, as we would have done for them.Now our vege garden is barren and our food forest, where I used to collect food each morning for breakfast hardly produces anything, as all I can now do is weed it and keep it watered, in our heat wave summers. Please learn from our experience. While you have your health prepare in some way for the time when you won't, because you won't always be able to work as hard as you do now. What you are doing brings back fond memories when I sit in the sun on the deck in winter and remember what it used to be like. You are inspirational, but please prepare and don't go down the road we have been forced to travel All the best. Royce and Karen.

[@Kayte...]

Especially here in the US where health care isn't a human right unless you can pay for it or your employer does.

[@christophersleight19]

@@Kayte... , I want to preface this with letting you know I appreciate and respect your opinion and beliefs. I have a couple of questions for you. Do you think it is someone's right if it is their desire to make an income and be successful? (It may sound like a stupid question, no sarcasm intended.) If you do, who will give the Free Health Care, Pay for the very expensive education to become a Doctor. (Who will not be paid for their Hard work, because people have a right to their service?) And, I'm asking you Not to put that $$$ burden on the people who have become successful through hard work, even if it's inherited from someone else's Hard Work. Nor on the "Government." How do these scenarios function? Thank you, Greetings from Colorado Springs CO. Christopher

[@aurokris4182]

Thanks for the advice, I'm 20 I plan to move away from all the hustle... I feel like this kind of life is rich and better than the clock like working of modern society. I had planned to work save up and get a land and house and be self sufficient. Now I should take consideration for saving up to what happens when I'm sick as well. I have family but I don't think they'd like this decision.

[@soraiya2065]

@@christophersleight19 Hi, id like to answer as a European, we are happy that our taxes go toward free healthcare and education, because we know that even though most people have the desire to be succesful and productive member of society, as you mention, some illnesses or conditions may cost way more to treat than one can afford. And we like to know that everyone around us has their basic needs met, be it our mother, neighbour, every citizen. We can enjoy our lives more and not see life or our careers as a fight for survival. Ive lived in many parts of the world and seen many different systems, many ways of living and they all seem to work one way or another.

[@josephinenatsui4267]

Thanks for sharing your experience. May God heal you both and restore all to you in Jesus name.

I love this video- come back from time to tie to watch it again....

[@DuyNguyen-lo2mm]

I love how the kid just walk around in barefoot you know he is more connected to the earth than we can ever be living in the city lifestyle. Everytime i see comfrey growing I know it is permacutural garden

[@judeirwin2222]

When Native North American child was born, traditionally, the father carried it outside and walked it around the settlement to show it the world and the beauty of nature. When its first moccasin were made (moccasin is both singular and plural), a hole was cut in each sole, so that the child would always have direct contact with the earth and its energy and spirit. These are things that you should think about. If you don’t help your children to see, respect, honor and be grounded in the natural world, they could grow up to be. Rudy Giuliani or a Donald Trump. God forbid. But pursuing money and power instead of living as a member of a caring community that wants to make the world better and healthier...that is how society destroys what’s good and persecuted or exploits others in the world.

[@pamelathompson37]

@@judeirwin2222 Really I'd think Joe and Dr Jill Biden are the same as Trump if not worse how blinded some people are by Trump that hes blamed for being rich. The world is in dire trouble because of Trump it's all our faults because society paints the picture by each commercial it shows that u cannot be satisfied if u dont have my product so u need to make all the money can to have this or that. God forbid the world if everyone we're as the the Bidens. I'm glad I choose God to look up too.

[@rachelleandrichard]

This is my dream life. So beautiful, my heart feels full and in awe. This family are genuinely connected to the land and one another, living with intention and integrity for other people and the planet. Loved hearing their respect for their local indigenous people. Amazing film. So glad you guys are back producing quality film again. ❤️❤️

[@ISRL380]

9:49 (When the kid comes in with the Violin.) My mother would usually stop me and call it rude or a "no no." But it's refreshing to see them let him play in his own way and to let his creativity spark.

[@YouCantEatTheGrass]

We've been growing on a smaller space than this, and we have always been amazed with how much you can produce. Its so inspiring to see how far you can push an urban space and that you don't need to be living rural to live more sustainably.

[@enigmaticfirefly315]

Exactly what I want to do

[@kickthecan6253]

I. Am. Very. Much. Like. Robert. Long .. i. Thi k. Tjat. People. Are. Killing. The. Planet. Earth .

[@kickthecan6253]

8 I. Loved. The. Movie. That. Was. Called. The. Cheerleaders . The. Scene. Where. The. Girl. Took. A. Showef. In. The. Boys locker. Room. WS. Tbe. Best. Part. Of. It .

[@ritambharasingh5373]

Lady pls share how u r doing dis...how u started n all !!

[@BEAdventurePartners]

That is incredibly inspiring @YouCan'tEatTheCrazz-VLOG! We have been traveling the past 3 years together, and are really wanting to get a nice piece of land and grow a food forest. How long have you been creating your urban space?

[@JenRiveraBell]

The fact that they credit the aboriginal folks is everythingggggg.

[@matthewcain2880]

Jen Rivera Bell I loved that part

[@Emiliapocalypse]

al gonzález yes what we need is more people like you in the world 😄🙄

[@algonzalez6853]

@@Emiliapocalypse yes

[@onegrapefruitlover]

@@algonzalez6853 Huh, you'll eventually grow up and realize how wrong you are right now.

[@djdos83]

makes you feel all warm and fuzzy but is actually meaningless lip service

[@PDingenen65]

Mom, it was beautiful. My eyes filled up with tears. We started doing the same thing about a year ago. This is so encouraging.

[@diogenesthevlog6589]

This is the type of video that me want to immediately close the laptop and go outside

[@nukapuka]

Diogenes The Vlog 😀

[@maryjanegreen7601]

Me too but it is only 20* out there.

[@LisaMiller]

I did, and it was a great day.

[@akeem1221]

take with you the laptop and live a healthy life.

[@BEAdventurePartners]

O my gosh we totally felt that way too @DiogenesTheVlog!

[@dianegribbin3582]

If I had my life again, with the knowledge I’ve learned watching films like this. I would embrace the land and living off it. Hard work but so enlightening. The old ways were the best.

[@judeirwin2222]

As the author George Elliot wrote, “ You are never too old to become what you always wanted to be”. Just DO It. Or are you waiting for reincarnation and a second chance?

[@dianegribbin3582]

@@judeirwin2222 I am 73 soon, too late now. Live in a flat, with arthritis.x

[@iJSabelle007]

I love this. Having less money is not poverty. They have what they need and more. They are happy and healthy! I ❤️

[@nicemomasmr]

They have a beautiful connection. Love the way they listen when the other is speaking.

[@katbarronhome]

This is incredibly beautiful. I completely agree. My husband and I have valued these things for quite awhile, and keeping moving closer and closer to our goals of self sufficiency. I’m so grateful for the children that get to grow up around these values are so important.

[@samanthaschwerin9898]

This was incredible! I'm a citysteader myself, single mom of 3. Best choices I've ever made! Thanks for sharing their story!!

[@limarosalind2802]

What a wonderful life! Community Sufficiency...not self sufficiency...that's the way to go !!

[@geeker211]

The world needs more of this. People need to learn to live among nature instead of trying to control it. Great job, well done!

[@r.g8649]

It is BEAUTIFUL the way your family lives so natural, happy stress-free.

[@treddym]

I just love this family and their innocence . Took me aback to my childhood a bit. Within the 3 minutes of watching this, tears rolled down. The music is adding up to it. God bless the families like these across the world ❤️

[@euphoniahale5181]

Love people like this. Watching this makes me excited for all the plants I’ve planted on my property the last two yrs. I’m amazed myself how much I have crammed onto my 2/3 acre

[@MichaelSmith-dy4vb]

Beautiful Life!!! If only people here in the USA knew that they’re freedom is in their backyards! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Selahsmum]

Beautiful. What I think is so interesting is how reaally healthy and great the relationships of all of these couples seem to be. It seems like working together like this enriches their lives. Beautiful indeed.

[@jophillips111]

Good point

[@masaharu10k]

Of course it does!

[@eldanielo0001]

Yes, this is how it is supposed to be. Compare this to the cities, where husband and wives work for different bosses while they often work against each other.

[@rajbirkaur1218]

I guess they have an amezing life ! I like the way they are talking , one speaks and other listen without intruption ! Amezing couple !

[@Meakamea]

Yes give and take

[@empressjilleebe]

Super sweet, insipiring and well made film thank you!

[@rachtipping3507]

the richest person is the one with $1.50 in his wallet but their life is all that much sweeter when they can grow their own food. great film guys, i really, really enjoyed it. i look forward to the next short film :)

[@earthchildapothecary8609]

This makes my heart fell good. This is what I want for myself and my family.

[@blank.9301]

I.can see the world and more people going back to basics like this. It's awesome 👍

[@aquaseahorselove3939]

most people are too lazy

[@Casper_Cassie]

This is what I want so badly. "Community sufficiency" love that. Such a beautiful family.

[@genevievegreene1595]

The single thing I really want to learn is how to live without money.

[@seanmurray7822]

Check out Mark Boyle the moneyless man on here. Good luck!

[@AbhishekKumar-et4vk]

What?

[@nivearoper989]

@@chiefearthhealer8099 wow you have it all together 👏

[@grantt6573]

Sounds good but unless you ride a push bike and live in the woods its impossible

[@jahmallajaima]

Me too . Periodically over da years I think about it and just happy to think about it again yesterday

[@babuma81]

Man, this is the BEST way to live, and this is the newest trend the world will catch on. They have much higher frequency than normal, and they are in harmony with nature, a higher dimensions living. Bravo!

[@jbre7233]

What i wouldn’t give to spend a month with this couple, learning from them. There is so much i want to be able to do and I need a teacher.

[@moosa9850]

This is what the ruling class, don't want, a independent self sustaining person. This is the life style we all secretly yearn for.

[@kierabellaparadise8025]

This I couldn't agree more.

[@ZubairAhmed-od2xv]

@YT user your intense ..angry much.

[@kotukuwhakapiko467]

@@ZubairAhmed-od2xv they have a ryt to be angry, anger is the focus of injustice and people are destroyin this world and it sux.

[@andreheller1394]

This is how we all are born to live.

[@juliejames917]

We are making this happen also. I am so happy. Thanks for sharing your life.

[@lucieann21]

Beautiful video. The snippet of the boy saying life was beautiful brought me to tears.

[@majesticmojo3823]

The corporations don't want this kind of living bc then they would go broke. But living like this is obviously more harmonious to everyone and everything. Live long and prosper

[@mikewilkins2030]

My dream! So happy to see this! I hope the best for you all!

[@ruthissmelly]

Your films have totally impacted our plans for our life. Thank you so much

[@happenfilms]

Wow, as filmmakers that's one of the best pieces of feedback we could receive. Thank you!

[@leannshort6078]

Absolutely amazing and how we should all be living! My husband and I have started slowly removing things that we don’t need in our life as well. It’s refreshing! Still have a ways to go, but we’ll get there! Much love and respect! ❤️

[@sarahpritchard3799]

Beautiful part of Victoria. I miss the high country. I settled in the Riverland SA. Totally off grid on 100 acres Grow everything myself. Have a lifetime of wood. Good for you.

[@lindamcconnell9441]

How very rich they are!

[@agatacabrera9497]

What a beautiful film! I was smiling the whole time! Wonderful life, wonderful people!

[@chillthompson3387]

Yes.. they are wealthy beyond the average person. They seem to understand what life was meant to be.. Honestly blessed.

[@mandyconnecteddogs]

This was one of the BEST videos I have watched.....you guys make SO much sense and I love the people you are.

[@andrejhanzekovic5300]

That was just beautiful. The energy of this family is amazing and I wish them all the best!

[@ZH4317]

That little helper Wood is living the life and is so blessed to have these parents. Im coming....joining this quality of life soonest.

[@WalterTonetto]

*thank you to the makers of this series, Jordan and Antoinette, for such a delightful portrait of skilful living! I’ve watched it three or four time in a row (and book-marked it); it so deeply resonates with me!* _With Australia now in the grip of a medico-fascist mandarinate that hypervalues technology and blind financialism that will be manufacturing greater fear and serfdom, films like these are so important as beacons of sanity and hope!_

[@BEAdventurePartners]

This is soooo inspiring! What a gorgeous story! We are currently traveling in Ecuador, figuring out where on earth we would like to start our own food forest. We are so ready to be a part of the change, do our part, and really genuinely live the change. Thank you for your documentary! We learned so much, and will keep watching it again & again. What a gorgeous movement you are creating here! Thanks for having us & inspiring us to BE better! Lots of love. Keep spreading the love. - Erin + Brian