Is Van Life Over? // moving to 40 acres of raw land

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Thanks for being here everyone, I am so excited to begin all of these off-grid projects on our (eventual) homestead! If you'd like to stay in the loop with what is going on behind the scenes, access to recipes, van life stories, off-grid tips & tricks, and much more, feel free to sign up for the monthly newsletter here!
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Much love to you all!

[@NWHomesteader]

30 years ago, when i was 29: i bought my 20 acres. It’s a beautiful thing to build a relationship with a piece of land. Congratulations and enjoy the most amazing, hard and wonderful thing you will ever do!

[@Linneaandakela]

That is awesome! So inspiring!

[@Tink-lh8dr]

If you could bottle the feeling I get when I watch your videos we could have world peace 😊❤

[@Lonnwriting]

For sure on your assessment of Linnea 's great vids and heart felt words

[@Linneaandakela]

Oh my gosh that's so nice - thank you!

[@melissapassinger1275]

Tearly Joy and Peace. The longing to be where your place is in the world. I come to your channel to learn these things. Blessings to you and yours.

[@christinecampbell5862]

I needed your videos today. I haven’t visited your site for a while because life has been hard. I forgot that you lift my spirits and make me smile. Thank you for creating this channel.

[@fezzypepper8525]

You brought back my memory of the day I moved into my tiny house in very rural Maine and just sat at the entrance of my barn overlooking my wooded acreage out in the middle of what felt like nowhere, and I couldn't rid myself of the happiest grin that overtook my face. Best to you and Akela

[@legalpuppy8602]

I lost my sis a year and a half ago and am still grieving her but although I will likely be criticized for this, the worst loss I ever had was Sadie-the-Dog. She was THE dog of my life and I will never stop grieving her loss. It's something you cannot prepare for.

[@happycendy]

I lost my sister almost six years ago the pain never goes away, when she passed our dog also went to heaven in her arms. Is only fair to grieve our pets too they are part of our families. Stay strong you got this. ❤

[@jennifercole6045]

I totally understand this. I feel guilty for grieving the loss of my dog more than family members. I can’t explain it. That dog was everything to me. It’s been five years and I still cry and think of him.

[@caitlintrevor]

I lost my dog the absolute love of my life. I’ve lost parents siblings and a husband to Alzheimer’s but nothing compares to the loss and pain of losing Lilli my tea cup poodle 🐩. She was there when everyone else was gone.💔❤️‍🩹

[@Pjbuck55]

No criticism here , I understand exactly when you lose your best companion.💔

[@henna7216]

Cara, my dog friend, is my soul animal. I can't even imagine life without her. She's my constant companion in life and truly the love of my life. :)

[@sovereigns1grace]

Linenea, I always take a deep breath and sigh when I see your videos pop up. It's because while I know I'm going to enjoy it very much, I also know your gonna give me some feels. I love how you are living your life without boundaries or limitations. You do what you want to do. I was born in an age when you self sacrifice because ... it's what you're supposed to do. So while I regret that I haven't lived the things I wanted, I get to watch you go out and do it. Thank you for sharing your doing and living. I get to experience a little of it through you.

[@anabellaavena947]

I lost my sweet cat Miyuki a month ago and I miss her dearly. She was not my pet, but my best friend and companion, and although I knew that bond could not last forever because she was already an older cat when I adopted her, I am grieving her as I would any other close family member, because to me she was family. I am happy to say that I was able to enjoy her fully and and I am sure this pain will pass. But I'm still dealing with this hurt. 😢 Your videos give me so much comfort, thank you Linnea ❤️ I wish you and Akela many years of health and love.

[@debraanneclark2188]

Love these deep videos when you give us an insight of your life and how you feel not just a road trip. Your an amazing young woman who is living life to the fullist. Keep living the dream ❤

[@Linneaandakela]

I appreciate that. Thank you!❤️

[@daviddarlingauthor]

Looking forward to seeing your vision of the raw land, and what's coming. You're an inspiration to many... keep going! You got this!

[@Linneaandakela]

Tank you so much David! I am looking forward to seeing my vision unfold too... I am ready for it not to go as planned! haha

[@DoggyU]

Super excited to have found your channel. I'm a dog trainer (I trained German Shepherd guide dogs for a decade) but also a traveler at heart - we currently travel in my SUV but hoping to get another van soon. Love seeing you and Akela's relationship

[@efanjul5768]

Hope your Van Life won't be over, cause it's so nice to watch your peaceful lifestyle. Love your pottery! You're quite the artist!

[@Linneaandakela]

No end in sight!

[@ChristianSchaffer]

Ahhh your B roll just keeps getting better and better! So many beautiful scenes in this one 🤍

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you! That means a lot coming from you ♥️ that big lens has changed my life haha

[@lisamillard1272]

Such kind words from one of the greats.. she's definitely come way far from were putting up the ceiling days of her building of Togo lolz 😆 your both my absolute favorites ❤❤❤

[@deslyons1616]

Thrust your instincts. Live the dream. Your only young once, life is short.

[@constancegarcia7834]

Linnea you have such a beautiful gift of storytelling, I cannot get enough. Love your honesty and heart that you put into each vid. I so admire your talent and your strength. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. ❤

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@jodiswanson2075]

For anyone who hasn't watched the last video, DO IT! AMAZING VIDEO Linnea!

[@Linneaandakela]

Thanks so much!

[@hunnybunny4u259]

My baby dog Cissy Blue was diagnosed with mass cell cancer and given 6 months..I did homeopathy and gave my baby years. Her mass cell hadn’t spread is one reason. But I had a great Vet who helped do alternative treatments. I ache for her forever..

[@Katarina-ds5mj]

Do you mean mast cell cancer? I have a cat suffering from the same thing. It’s more common in dogs but cats can also have it. My sincere sympathy and prayers for your loss.❤️🙏

[@Linneaandakela]

Wow that's amazing! I'm so glad you got more time with Cissy Blue!

[@tjprice2938]

Congratulations! Having wild land is a blessing. Living in line with nature is rare for so many people, these days. You are a positive inspiration for people. I hope you, & Akela, succeed in whatever you pursue.

[@PatKearney-ys2ze]

I LOVE living through you and your adventures. What an amazing life you live.

[@Linneaandakela]

Aw well thank you! I appreciate you being here :)

[@EmilyNelson-bz1sz]

I totally agree with you, for someone who doesn’t exactly have the opportunity or isn’t able to travel just yet on my own, this is just amazing seeing all the places waiting for me when I can finally get out there

[@Linneaandakela]

@@EmilyNelson-bz1sz I just love that!! ♥️ I’m excited for you to experience it all one day :)

[@user-kb7cb6fi3n]

I love the narration in your videos. And I like that you want to do things slowly. Enjoy your property. It is awesome.

[@RJGilman1967]

Thank you so much. In the end, it only comes down to one thing - the love you have given.

[@JoanneOwens1943]

I hope you got to enjoy the northern lights wherever you were. Can’t wait for you to set up life on those 40 acres. Your ceramics are amazing for a novice. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Linneaandakela]

Yes I just saw them last night!! Never would I have imagined that I could see the northern lights in Colorado. lt was amazing!

[@EmilyNelson-bz1sz]

Same! I saw them here in Washington! Right in my front Yard!

[@JoanneOwens1943]

@@Linneaandakela tourism to Norway will take a hit 🤣 at least those looking to see the northern lights. I’m in northern arizona but was too lazy to bother. I’m 80yo and there’s critters out there at night I don’t wish to meet up with. I so admire you and your guy doing life your way. 🥰

[@justjudy7320]

​@@Linneaandakelayou will likely see them again tonight the corona should pass over Colorado Montana region just after Dark

[@Linneaandakela]

Amazing thank you for letting me know!! I hope the clouds in my area ease up a bit

[@Joey-wu5su]

Some of us can’t go and do so we appreciate what you do When you are sick with chemotherapy and get to see your video helps to forget what I have to go through and I get to travel with you thank you

[@InfamousShark]

Girl, you are going to love it here. It’s amazing.

[@AliWil22]

Love your videos, love your story. Look forward to watching your next adventures, on your property - wow that has a good ring to it - or off. Give Akela an extra hug for me ❤

[@user-tb2zc8du3y]

This video, specifically, resonated with me. I love this journey that you’ve undertaken! I’m gonna stay right here with you for the ride. ❤ happy Mother’s Day, it’s beautiful to see how you care for your fur baby. I feel like you are about 15 years ahead of me in terms of the property development, we just bought raw land last year as well but it will take us a little while to get the well and things going. 👏💞

[@SuperDukesMom]

Kudos to you for another beautiful video! Honor that sensitivity! It's a stunning part of life!!! I'm excited to see your incredible learning curve as you approach all of your future projects! Enjoy every moment and thank you for sharing so much of your journey!!! 💚🕉💚

[@Naval-Gazing-Society]

Yes, dear you do inspire my own wanderlust.

[@theGreatandPowerfulGOD]

🦋This is so Awesome I love Arizona I can’t wait to leave to go I shut down my apartment did a build live in after a total hip 🌹replacement,COVID,Surgery on a torn meniscus and back Surgery within a year through all of that the build was done now Iam a full time camper and will be leaving very soon 🦋

[@geminitwinstryanythinggtta6554]

I haven’t been watching your van life too much but I am really excited in your growth on this 40 acres of desert. I can’t wait to see what you do to it and I would love if you shared the cost of things like how much to do the well, how far you had to go down it and how much for the desert land if it’s not too personal, I would love to know.❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-rm9mo7rb8l]

Hey, Linnea, what are you going to name your piece of mother nature? I love you,, Akela, Cris and Kobuk. If I were there, I'd say, "Welcome Home."

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

Mellow vlog enjoyed it very much. Wishing and sending you good vibes here and now also for your future. Welcome to your next journey 💜

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@kittimcconnell2633]

Look into water retention methods like has been done in Turkey Run Creek, and in Australia, India, the Middle East and Africa. Maybe check out Tiny Shiny Home and the swales they dug in their southern Arizona property. There are a lot of ways to slow water down so it absorbs and builds your water table, feeds trees, et cetera! Also, congratulations!

[@brendakersey8624]

So happy for you! Can't wait to see what is to come!

[@bayeplake8391]

Your life is so amazing! Thank you for sharing ❤ Stay safe and enjoy everything 😊

[@shirleybuckley1808]

Can't wait to see what you do to the land.

[@KellyFrisby]

Excited for you and for this next chapter! ❤

[@amandachambers8593]

Can't wait to see what is next!!! ❤❤❤

[@tammyoverton2518]

Excited to see ALL you create!! Love your channel!!❤

[@lynellethompson5521]

Blessings to you and Akela!!💚

[@deemayes7834]

Blessings on your journey.. God's got you.

[@michelleellis8201]

So excited for you! Can’t wait to watch this next chapter unfold. 😊❤️ take care!

[@kathyhays9819]

Anxious to watch how add to your land. Very excited for you two

[@karenballew]

So proud of you! So excited to see the new chapter!

[@dbenyorn]

Excited for you also. Looking forward to the things you make and projects you take on❤

[@user-eu7jb8ev8t]

Having a place to call home is amazing feeling~

[@wendybestward4299]

Hi Linnea Glad to hear you are in no hurry to move out of your cabin on wheels. It was so fun to see the look on your face driving down the dirt road to your property. I remember that feeling well. Enjoy your new place...and above all...have fun!

[@justinkeeling4858]

You two are so amazing. Thank you for sharing these thoughts

[@PatriciaTWalsh-rn8cx]

I’m glad you found your land . I wish you peace and joy on your land .😊❤

[@user-Lauriloveslife]

I am so happy for you ! Thanks for this lovely video!! You are a true inspiration to all of us!!

[@tammygruse7569]

Can’t wait to watch the journey

[@DonMcConaughy]

Welcome home Linnea

[@Lonnwriting]

That first cup was wonderful, Beautiful and Amazing since you were try to get glaze colorful.

[@BobBohner4851]

I’m so excited for your adventures on your land. You ROCK

[@hannahsgrace4U]

Awwww, May God Bless you Richly Sweet Girl❤

[@mintysmom-nell5114]

I can’t wait to see what you do with your land. Having watched you for awhile I know you will have plans but they will change. I do agree when you have dealt with intense grief perspective on life is different. ❤

[@scottstevens6380]

Thank you.

[@keithmyren6996]

Again, thank you so much for sharing your experience and life. And your thoughts about your journey through your life. Hi from Portland Oregon ☺️

[@EmilyNelson-bz1sz]

Awesome video! And just as I commented on another comment somewhere, I love getting to tag along with you and Akela on you adventures! I can’t wait til I can see these beautiful sites and experience everything this world has to offer when I get the chance! Your videos have only brought me more hope and opened up countless inspiring possibilities for what I can do with my life when the time comes! Thank you!!

[@blessedbeyondmeasure-sisdeb]

happy mother’s day to you and Akela!

[@stancherry4716]

Thank you ❤

[@danmott5126]

Welcome home... waiting to see what you do next...

[@Jojok103]

Awesome! Enjoy your place to return to. ♥️

[@lisadaniels7873]

Such a beautiful, beautiful video. Wishing you, Akela, Chris & Kobuck all the best now and for the future.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@kdsavy6905]

So good I had to watch this twice. 💚 Your videos always inspire me to focus on my health, be creative (crocheting for me currently), prioritize time outside and less time with my devices, and more. I have even looked at pottery but can’t figure out the kiln part yet! Excited to see your projects on your land! I’m currently trying to build up to purchase land as well! 😊

[@msvg3]

Your Amazon video really did turn out beautifully. Your land will be an adventure of a different kind. I’m so excited to see how you work with nature and the land and your imagination. ✌️❤️🚐

[@dog_vanlife]

This is lovely! I have never been to a desert! Congratulations!

[@sammkinder5858]

Love this chapter !!!

[@hottamaledancer]

I'm dying for the music you use in your videos!! Its always so calming and/or its the exact vibes im looking for (ie; the higheay driving scene)❤ Also...i can agree with your assessment of understanding grief and how it works in life. I lost my mom two years ago and the final few months was pretty much what you described. I suppose it does prepare us in a way.

[@KOBA971]

These mugs are so beautiful 😻

[@sharonridlington9222]

You’re home!

[@graceverssen5651]

Such a lovely video, Linnea. Amazing. So many things to appreciate. You sound like you're in such a good place. I hear it in your voice and your rhythm. And thanks for sharing about your HSP-ness. It is a superpower! American Grace in Sri Lanka 🏞️🏞️🏞️

[@Ordinarygoddesscraft]

Lovely video, thank you for inspiring us, good luck on the property 🤗🌺

[@ChristinaColoradoan]

So, so excited for you! 💯🥳🌻

[@SimoneNC]

Love that mug!

[@Shonierose]

I also feed OC Raw. My critters love it!

[@andreaschadeck5596]

OMG…the snake mug. Want one ❤🐍

[@Linneaandakela]

Yay! I'm putting the first batch online to sell on June 7, available to my Patrons first. So feel free to hop over there, if you'd like! www.patreon.com/linneaandakela

[@lisamillard1272]

The world is your oyster my dear mother always said and my pets were to be treated as my best friends. I truly understand your connection with akela. Your property is going to be amazing I already feel it..thank you for always being so honest with your videos that you make with such beauty..

[@jeanniekartis5916]

I couldn't love this more....looking forward to watching every thing come together ❤

[@Linneaandakela]

So glad!

[@SherriOlson-xx9nj]

Linnea, you are my inspiration. Love your videos. Thank you.

[@Linneaandakela]

I'm so glad!

[@jenw1116]

Another BEAUTIFUL video, Linnea. Thank you so much for sharing, I'm excited for the next chapter! ❤

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@hollylewis5302]

Welcome home! Colorado was my second home. I miss the air.

[@CharlesKeighley]

Your latest video one of the best & most interesting yet. Watched here in the Philippines from my hillside retreat. Missed the Northern Lights. Had to settle for a majestic sunset! 😎🏝💥

[@happycendy]

My favorite part of Sundays is relaxing to watch your videos, cant wait to see whats next ❤

[@Linneaandakela]

Aw that's so nice - thank you!

[@nicoled4713]

I love how inspirational your videos are. You truly bring out the beauty in the world and yourself! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us❤ it's very nice to watch you enjoying your life with your beautiful dogs 🐾 also I love your mugs and would love to purchase one of them. Can you send the link through the comments for the coffee mug? They are so pretty

[@donnamc1695]

Loved the Amazon video. You put so much love & care into it. Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@Linneaandakela]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

AND- looking forward to being with ya doing your projects 👍

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@edm5356]

Thanks for the video. Always great

[@lanceparker9867]

You rock girl!

[@sharaswitala6296]

I love Akela and your love for each other

[@NanaKelly762]

Love that you will be doing weekly videos 🎉. It’s really so very calming to watch your videos being in the beautiful scenery. Can’t wait for Chris to arrive & you both get to setting up your property. Blessings in your Day & Joy in your Journey 🙏🏻🤗

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you!

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

I love your videos.. I especially love your zest for life, your appreciation for even small things, your love for the natural world. Here’s to new adventures and projects and having a ringside seat to “join” you on all this magic. Also I absolutely love your pottery! So beautiful! ❤

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@drchomesolar]

I wish I could post photos to here, but Akela looks exactly like my Boogie Monster. He has passed but she looks just like him.

[@tammycruz8189]

I cant wait to see what u do with raw land . Your a inspiration to so many of us . Me as one . I Love U n wishing the very best Linnea. Safe Travels Always. God Bless Ya'll. And sometimes your dreams do come true . U r very blessed as i am also .Mucho Love Always ❤❤

[@Linneaandakela]

Thank you so much!

[@elvafae9902]

I love your snake cup wow!!!

[@AuroraCalifornica]

The song at 4:30 is on my regular play through playlist and it is such a peaceful track.

[@sarahcitau]

Such a beautiful, uplifting video! Thank you so much for sharing your journey and heart as you begin a new chapter! It's always a joy to spend a bit of time with you and Akela. ❣️

[@Linneaandakela]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@denverdubois5835]

The little snake cup is BEAUTIFUL. I would totally buy one if you sold them--fyi. I'm so blown away by how great your pottery is, and you a novice! I love how well you feed your sweet dog. That's true love. Grief is the great human burden. It's so hard. I just lost my best friend of 17 years, a little Siberian mix kitty named Arthur. He was the gentlest, most sweet and innocent, loving creature. Nothing and nobody can ever take his place. I cry for him every day. You just learn to live with it and keep the memory of them alive in your heart. I know he's still with me; I just can only hug him in my mind now. Thank you for all the beautiful scenery! I love the red deserts of the Southwest. They heal my soul. And thanks too for the healthy food inspiration. You rock! Can't wait to see what you do with your land.

[@janetaldrin383]

Good luck on all your future endeavors with your property and future travels. Love looking at your vlogs.

[@Linneaandakela]

Thanks so much!

[@MariE-go7ol]

It’s so wonderful to have a place to go home to. I know you we’re trying to be modest without sounding smug but you should of said, A place that is mine…all mine!! When I bought my first house, it took me 6 months to really feel like it was mine. I couldn’t get that familiar grin off my face like you. So much potential in your land❤ Thanks for sharing! Your first mug was the best to me! Great job!

[@smoochdawg4547]

Akela is a beauty..watching her play. Almost twin of my Loki. I miss him every day after him being by my side for 13 years.