The Real Reason Why We Chose This Property

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

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[@rhondadorey1723]

The river area is quite magical looking. It's clear to see why you purchased the land. And the animals love it as well. It's a perfect fit all round. 😊

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

It really is!

[@deborahbasel184]

The rocks. The moss. The valleys. The hills. The river. Beautiful.❤ Heaven on earth

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

❤️❤️❤️

[@pauline-bc-com-missp]

Beautiful property, when you see it from the air. Maggie & peppa grew so big, seems like overnight ❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

It seems that way to us too 🤣🤣Maggie is so big now

[@LIONCAMP11]

Very emotional video for me , i need to get my young family out of the city asap , the land with river or a stream is definitely game changer! Well done

[@daffs0]

Loved this video made my day seeing all the beauty of rocks and water Love how Molly and Timmy play Thank you for shaving your wonderful home 😁

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

So happy to hear this x

[@meglange3595]

Your piece of paradise is exquisitely beautiful!! Thanks so much for sharing it. You could make an entire river video and I would love it. 🥰 Always enjoy when the tribe gets together to help one another. The dogs have their own little community group 😁. And the Molly/Timmie duels are the BEST 🤣. That poor hen has nine lives like a cat. She deserves to be the queen of the roost. Takes care and have a wonderful week!! 🍁🌾♥️🌾🍁

[@nickytanton107]

I love how the tribe have their own individual way of KZbin ing. This was the first channel I watched while Carissa was deciding to come to Portugal 🇵🇹, and it 2as reassuring to chat to you through the comments ❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Meg it has been a great week x x

[@mariadange06]

Molly & Timmy playing just priceless ❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

It never gets old watching Timmy hide with his bum shaking with excitement as Molly walks into his trap 🤣

[@GérardGERHARD-g4v]

Hello beautiful people 😊 I think this was your best video you shared so far - congratulations 🎉 the moss covered boulders and the river - so beautiful, fairytale like - it seems that you have one or more ruins near the river too. Wish you the very best and thank you so very much for posting many more of your great videos ;)

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Oh wow so happy to hear that x x x ❤️❤️

[@irislozinsky3960]

Loved the River walk! Beautiful piece of heavenly peace!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Iris

[@projectportugal]

Amazing video guys, you make everything such fun!! Thanks for your help and thanks for being amazing friends❤❤❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

You're the best Nick x x

[@cathybrewer8958]

The river is flowing so nicely. Would be nice if you had a shelter cabin built near there for picnic's and just hanging out. The animals would like it too. This was another fascinating video to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

We will definitely be doing something down there once we move closer x x

[@alexandrefaria9854]

Dog and cat😂🤣🤣amazing.Feliz Natal..

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Same to you 😄

[@herbertgonswa3503]

That`s haven, a beautyfull, wild peace of land. I understand why you fell in love with it. Greetings from Hamburg

I like it by the river, but I like the house ruins too. Unique spots on your property... magical. Great for photography especially.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Totally agree! ❤️❤️

@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife When I'm watching your videos, I'm always going, "Wow, look at that!" I often wonder just how old some of the ruins really are. I mean, this all could be way older than we think because humans tend to build in the same places over time, & even right on top of where ancient people's homes were... churches on top of pagan temples. It's all just so intriguing.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

@AineMacDermot we do think some of the walls and canals are very old, too , even older than the ruins

[@eunicehenderson9095]

The sound of the water flowing as powerful as it is sounds quite soothing. Takes your mind away from any other thoughts. Refreshing! The rains replenish the land and the springs that are life.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Oh yes I love sitting down listening to the gushing river

[@BibianaGarcia]

You should create an asmr video of your river for us to chill to. I like to relax to it before sleeping.

[@SJC49]

Beautiful day. Thank you for the lovely walk and the fun animal antics!😍🇨🇦

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dianehepper8764]

I just saw Ben Fogyle episode where he comes for a visit.. I have a few animals here on Gabriola and live on a bluff here on Gabriola BC Canada. I use WOOFER’s. World Organization of Organic farmers. Young people who will work for you, four hours a day. You just have to house and feed them.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Yes we did do this when we first got to Portugal 😁❤️❤️

[@francescatappi3241]

The land is just spectacular! Thank you for the video showing us your beautiful piece of paradise. I hope the hen feels better soon and that you have a wonderful rest of your week.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Francesca she is already much better and out with all the others again ❤️❤️

[@helenestakhrian]

What a stunning location. So glad you have shared it with us. Just loved seeing it. Thank you!!!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Our pleasure!

[@leacruz7311]

Amazing river, you shouldn't ran out of water even at summertime.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Oh but we do 🤣🤣

[@celiapereira5223]

What a beautiful video... what a wonderful community and your land is a gem 💎 thanks for sharing 💯👍 Molly and Timmy are super 🤩

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

So happy to hear that Celia x

[@patriciawilson6524]

Thanks so much for sharing the awesome beautiful land .

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@susanbatho9693]

What a treat of a video showing us along the river, just lovely. Thank you ♡

[@scotts9339]

Such a breath of fresh air. The music ambience happiness and tranquillity plucks at the heart strings! Radical nature slow but transcends through the soul the lifestyle and warmth expressed and shared by yourselves. Simply brilliant. Thank you.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

What a lovely comment So happy to hear that you really enjoyed it!

[@melinda5777]

Loved the video. I'm glad i saved it to watch in the evening. The River is the best part! Its where ill be glamping when i eventually get there to help at least a week, but in the Springtime or late summer. That way i can take a dip in the little water and crawl into bed! I saw Nick and Andreas video yesterday so i new you were there. Its so inspiring to see people helping each other and not just take, take, take all the time. Love y'all! Stay Safe! Oh, how's your neighbor doing? I hope well. 🙏❤🇺🇸🇵🇹⛵👣🤙🤗

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Melinda so happy to hear that. Last time i spoke to her she was well . Now that the river is so high we don't see each other much

[@melinda5777]

@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife I can understand that!!

[@Gadgetmumma]

Beautiful land. I love that you love it so much. I really appreciate your channel and how much effort you put into the vlogs. Perfect music today and perfect volume. Thank you so much.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that .I did turn down the music a tiny bit lower than I normally do this week😉

[@MistyBlanchard-t6r]

Looks very magical

[@joannemohr5066]

You have such an amazing property, like in a fairytale ❤ Greetings from Gozo!!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Awesome x x

[@rosbeaton637]

I am sure you fall in love with your land again every time you take your magical walks, animal friends in tow. Truly beautiful!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

After all these years sometimes i cant believe it is really ours ❤️❤️

[@nancyspence2965]

Love your property! ❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you Nancy!

[@NoonyNewborn]

Your land is absolutely stunning. The riverside is soooo beautiful. I love how Molly and Timmy play 😆

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

They have a very special friendship❤️

[@lizdg3892]

Very unique and beautiful property. Magical.

[@amcab1625]

What a beautiful place you have. ❤

[@joannadrawe6654]

Your land is beautiful for sure! Love your Timmy!

[@adbc8213]

Really beautiful land.... Thanks for all the great videos!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Glad you like them!

[@sammie44]

It’s obvious that your life is “A true love affair”. ♥️ What more can I say. 😊 🌷Sam

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Aww that is lovely Sam ❤️❤️❤️

[@gerardmccourt530]

Good luck from Ireland love portugal.💚💚💚💚

[@deborahparnell8862]

You keep making my heart feel soooo happy..I anticipate your videos with childlike excitement..I'm proud of your journey and have so much hope for the desires of your heart to be blessed to the freakin moon and back..ty for bein you..xoxo ❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Your messages always put such a smile on my face Deborah Thanks so much x x ❤️❤️

[@susanneekelund1309]

What a lovely, beautiful place you have! 🥰❤️❤️❤️🇸🇪

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you!

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Wow, fairytale, mystical land. Spectacular when river in full flow. Definately see why you was enchanted by the land. 💚

[@MistyBlanchard-t6r]

So beautiful

[@LPay-jy8mx]

Sarah and Luke, thank you for the privilege of this episode, I loved it so much. The long walk off-path, and your peaceful pace. The wild stunning beauty, and they way you both leaned into awe and became quiet in the presence of so much natural beauty and energy. The way your animals come along (all of them), and your smiling ease with "they're all running a bit wild," trusting them to come home when they're hungry. They can FEEL your trust and genuine appreciation of them, it's part of why the animals in your world seem so happy! This is is the best kind of life a "pet" could ever have, with freedom and time to be alone with this earth, and to choose when to return back to their people. Thank you for modeling this for others (and yes, only possible if there is ample land and few predators where they wander). I'm wondering if your chicken being such a bright white color might be easiest to spot by hungry hawks? Blessings on you both. This felt a bit like watching clouds & really seeing their exquisite beauty, and while I was in that spell I discovered I had climbed through them up into the sunlight. ❤Lee

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Oh my goodness Lee what a wonderfull message . Thank you for taking the time to write such beautiful words ❤️❤️❤️ I am so happy you enjoyed it so much . Our chicken while bright blue was kept in the coop

[@lorrainetreves8364]

The area is wonderful. It gives a sense of renewed life. Coming from Australia, I wonder if you could divert some of that magical water. To run along contour or your stone walls.. to drain slowly into the land. It certainly is lovely

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

We do have plans for moving the water around in the future 😁

[@marydingus4360]

Beautiful spot/area in your land. I would build my house there! Close to water!❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

It sure is beautiful ,our ruin is much closer to the river than where we are now 😀

[@OnTheFlipSide]

Absolutely Stunning.

[@teresabottroff5597]

Your land is beautiful. I can see why you settled there.

[@charlenequinilty7252]

River area is beautiful

[@mohammadalam7536]

Make a hydroelectric power generation unit. With so much water on the property.

[@orenzelvin]

Congratulations on being on the show New lives in the wild

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Oren!

[@Wildlingandwildthing]

wow what an amazing land you have. This is exactly what I dream about 🙂

[@sammie44]

Sarah, that’s a swell invitation! Is it Alex from Quinta Fonte da Pipa, that needs help with his olive harvest? 😊 🌷Sam

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Alex our friend who has a healing centre near fundao

[@moparmanuk]

Your land looks great with the river. Sorry we aren't with you in time to help with the olives but next year we will. Once we arrive we will let you know and pop down x x

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

I am sure you two are so excited x x ❤️❤️

[@lizschultz1]

My first visit to your channel, and Wow... What a stunning parcel of land! The river would've been the clincher for me too - such potential for hydro power and so wasy to do. Thanks so much for taking us on such a lovely wander around your land - beautiful and green, and all those magnificent moss covered boulders - magical! I can just imagine how it must be cooling off on those scorching hot days - I get them here in rural Australia too - many of them well over 40C! Do you have river pumping rights or must you only use water from your land or the sky? Love your pigs, dog and although cats can decimate wildlife, your cat too - love Timmy's hide 'n' pounce antics with Molly!! Had to giggle when you mentioned Nick and Andrea - Nick has shown up as a helper in many other channels I've checked out and I follow them from time to time too!! I think he's pretty much built Cindy Vine's place and has fixed her ever-failing fences innumerous times - what a gem! Wondering if your pigs came from Cindy - guess I'll find out as I binge your journey to date. All the best to you both - cheers from Oz 🦘

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Welcome to our channel Liz! St.Nick is a legend 😄❤️ And yes we had gotten our piggies from Cindy a while back. We have water rights to flow into our abandoned watermill but quite a lot of work is needed to do that.. we will get to it eventually.

[@thewheallons]

I spotted the Parasol mushroom! Time for foraging - if you can beat the pigs to anything good 😂 Timmy at the end was funny and so good at blending in with the bushes. Hope the chicken with 9 lives is doing ok.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Yes I have only manged to enjoy one mushroom as I did leave a few to nature as we had significantly less this year around our area. Probably because of the pigs constant digging 🤣

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Your land is so beautiful, gorgeous vídeo Sarah 😊x

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you!! 😊

[@ciprianoneves7246]

Abosuletly stunning.

[@pedropinheiro7320]

Your land is beautiful!

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you Pedro

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid ❤❤❤love and bless you guys.

[@Anita-f1p2r]

What a lovely spot. We also have a large pease of land and try to grow our own food. Learning as we go. Your videos help

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Wonderful! so happy to hear that 😀

[@Anita-f1p2r]

@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife We also live in Portugal now since 2 years. We are originally from Holland. We have a large piece of land and have a lot of ideas but one day at the time. We live near Tondela and love to visit one day.

[@inekeroos9264]

Magical ♥️

[@annadaurie2435]

Omg, Timmy is so cute and funny.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

He sure is a character

[@annmcg.5263]

Saw you on Ben Foyle programme the other night.

[@originaltwyla4991]

Eden in Central Portugal!

[@NoeleenGrima]

Omg the ending is so funny 😂😂 By the way.. the first big mushroom you showed is edible! It’s a parasol. Very yummy ❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Yes I do eat them, they are super delicious ❤️❤️

[@42apprentice]

Timmy makes a walk into an adventure

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

He really does

[@machsgoot]

Loved it !!!!!!!!!

[@carolemattina9869]

The riverside looks really amazing and fairy-tale like in the winter, when everything is going back to be green 🌿 poor Sunny, but a hell of a chicken 💪 we had one of this birds attack also. I just happened to be in the garden, and screamed my lungs out 😅 I kinda felt silly afterwards, but all the chicks were safe and sound 🙏 nice to see you all hard at work, while all the dogs had great fun together ❤ and Timmy.... the Bruce Lee amongst the cats 😅

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thanks Carole.So happy to hear that all your chickens are safe .I have heard of way too many bird attacks in the last few weeks

[@carolemattina9869]

@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife oh... Good to know... I have to keep my eyes open then... Because we are going to include 10 little ones to the flock from the incubator.

[@egoyiboclementinaonwuegbut7331]

You have a beautiful place ❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Thank you! 😊

[@Robbiebobby1979]

Just saw your Ben Fogle episode, I'd love to do what you guys do❤

[@ChristineKelly1000]

Uuuuuuu Timmy is a bully. Molly has the patience of a saint 😊❤

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

He really likes annoying her 🤣

[@ChristineKelly1000]

Typical cat!😊❤

[@lurdesfaro923]

In my opinion, the best seasons in Portugal are Spring and Autumn. In Autumn, it rains a lot and the sky may look grey and a bit depressing, but the land smells fresh. For me, Winter is too cold and Summer too hot.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

We mostly agree but don't mind winter apart from the shorter days. Spring is our favourite because of the nice weather and long days.

[@AllGrowing]

Lovely area and river, and to have all your animals accompany you! Which part of Portugal are you in? Thanks

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Central Portugal

[@bohammarberg4072]

🌹🌹❤🌹🌹

[@RemininThailand]

ืฉันชอบบรรยากาศแบบนี้จัง

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

ขอบคุณ ❤️

[@sandybinbedford5512]

Timmy is so cute .

[@HeidiPriest]

Could the water power not be harnessed

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

It could but we live quite far from the river for now

[@NoeleenGrima]

Hey Sarah, we’re near Covilha so fairly close to Fundão. Have you harvested the olives yet?

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Alex has had to postpone this week , that would be amazing if you would like to join. Can you email me or message me on Instagram so we could stay in touch 😀♥️

[@coby6417]

👍🌟🍀💐

[@qoriquentegallegos8397]

I healed my chickens with colloidal silver and aged urine.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Hmm interesting

[@ruthconstantino6861]

@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife Sarah, we use an over the counter colloidal silver 1st aid ointment for cuts an scratches. I may have even gotten a tube from Amazon. Very handy to have around as mom has always been accident prone 🙁.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

@@ruthconstantino6861 That is good to know Thanks Ruth

[@Susi-zc6dl]

Which part of the country is that? I am looking for a simular piece of land for myself 😊

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Castelo Branco district , Central Portugal

[@Susi-zc6dl]

@@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife Ah nice, thank you. What made you chose this district?

[@murielneve7974]

how much land do you have? it looks a huge property

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

17 hectares

[@kathysweeris9358]

Is there gold in your river?

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

We haven't found any yet 😁

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

I wish 🤣🤣

[@rafisuperstar5577]

Would it hurt Luke to cry a little for the camera?

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Why cry if he is happy ?

[@rafisuperstar5577]

Happy tears

[@ang9968]

Beautiful property, but I couldn't live there. The laws are not in favor of self-defense, and you can't own a boom stick to protect yourselves.

[@andremarais2706]

Cats chickens and dogs. How the F did I land here. Enjoy and bye.

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

Bye-bye

[@ruthconstantino6861]

Another great film, Sarah❣ Very enjoyable to join you on your evening walk to and along the river. I can see how the river border sealed the deal in your choosing your land to live your dreams. It's all all so lush and pleasing after the rains, and the energy from the river's flow must be so revitalizing. I've learned that plants love the nitrogen in the rain... maybe river plants and animals are energized and happy from it, too. All their joy coupled with the power from the moving water itself, all that energy of renewal must surely charge the air along the river. No wonder you love it! 🤗 I would, too. Not sure about my mom... she's not impressed by the Pacific Ocean here in S.F., nor particularly enthralled to be near a river... bc our familial home in the Philippines is also bordered by the town's clearer river and also by the Pacific Ocean, she's all "Phfff, i've had enough of that!" 😆@👩🏼‍🦳 [This is the same lady unimpressed by the Sistine Chapel ("Beegg deal, dey'r just drawings on da ceiling!") and the Coliseum ("Hah! it's just pull ob rocks! and cats!"). 🤦🏻‍♀️@👩🏼‍🦳] We *both* love you guys 🤗... even if mom and i don't see eye to eye on riparian delights. 😄

[@lukeandsarahsoffgridlife]

🤣you mum sounds like a hoot ❤️❤️ happy you enjoyed this episode

[@ciprianoneves7246]

Sorry…ABSOLUTELY..