5 Months Off-Grid - All I Built on Abandoned Land

[@mayafeliz]

Hi wonderful people, if you were wondering- yes I bought the property. 😊 Season 2 on the wild Riverland started, check it out here: kzbin.info/aero/PLgwzgyV9s8VTO7mbeaoKVdbdTOCSFiYIg

[@rezahusayn2350]

🌲🌲🌲😭😭😢

[@TrendBetter]

How much was it?

[@TrendBetter]

@@jacksparrow2351 maybe... But that was not the question 😜 if you really want to do that and have no partner and kids and friends and daytime job but a stream of income (pe as a youtuber or with a website), I would guess a land like this is about 20 to 50k.

[@pdiddysea8599]

@@jacksparrow2351 Making an unsolicited assumption that you probably have wrong...

[@TheSweetswed]

I was thinking same shi like is this rich white girl just taking land. The way she said it was abandoned seemd like some squatter shi but only a rich girl stealing land. Glad to hear she bought it. Hope she not lyin @@jacksparrow2351

[@acajun.foodforest]

Don't let them haul off all of the organic material after clearing the land. Though it is hard you are doing the right thing removing the invasive fire prone species, but you should get them to turn to wood chips if not firewood like some of the first load. These wood chips can be the base to regenerate and feed the natives and other trees you add. Think of any organic material as fertilizer 👍

[@whifling]

Unless any of them have gone to seed or you'll end up with a new generation of them.

[@marinaberni2565]

Then the seeds would be there anyways if you chop the wood to wood chips or not

[@lunizparlein173]

This is important

[@quakkapoowa453]

Woodchips not good to use in high fire risk area.

[@acajun.foodforest]

@@quakkapoowa453 how did you come to that conclusion? I've never seen any research to support that...

[@loril.mangold8160]

I lived in a Cabin down by the Iowa River, in Iowa City, Iowa for 7 1/2 years, off grid, no power, no Solar, it was a Great adventure when I was young, Nature taught me so much. YOUR Journey reminds me of my youth, I was 26 then, so many years ago, and I have moved away from there in 1992. It was such a wonderful Happy time in my life

[@PeterLawton]

Hi, Maya! Your land looks like mine in many ways. Ideas that may benefit you: To reduce you carrying water, you might be able to build a "ram pump" (not expensive, but well documented). In short, the energy of much falling water is used to move less water to a higher elevation, where you could store it in a tank. No electricity or fuel required, and no motors or engines, either. With water I see (like mine, but more), you could install micro-hydro, to have decent amounts of electricity. To produce natural gas (swamp gas), you could build a methane digester -- buy or build a tank, fill with water, and feed with clippings of vegetation (but not wood -- too slow to decompose). A simple push mower with a bag can save those clippings while you maintain terraces, and you can cook with the gas, maybe even heat the home some. It's gas, but without fossil fuel cost.

[@Electedsphinx40]

Those are some great suggestions

[@katrinagauld5639]

Some times that kind of building ruins the beauty of a place like this. I see so many people do these things and it just becomes junky looking. If you can do it without making ot messy it's good

[@PeterLawton]

@@katrinagauld5639 I very much agree and should have mentioned that. My own plan is to put as much as possible below ground, for just that reason.

[@jacquelinesimpson6672]

Wonderful ideas!

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you these are great ideas! 😊

[@BritDad]

Hello Maya welcome to my loving country, I follow newcomers moving to Portugal and taking over old properties and renovating and looking after the land, from the bottom of my heart I wish you all the best, it will be times of despair but trust the inner god everything will be fine in the end and will be worth it. Welcome!

[@vernaaustin6345]

I think that land and houses :- you hit the jack pot.Gradually you will get every thing done,little by little .

[@Sonnell]

It is awesome if at that young age you can afford buying this huge land, buying materials, having so much help and sustain yourself without a regular 8 hour job. Most of us mere mortals could never afford these.

[@oneworld1160]

Very beautiful day today! Come back soon!

[@mayafeliz]

Glad to hear that!

[@willcookmakeup]

This is my dream, I hope one day to find and afford a property like this to make my own. Congrats on the success, it looks amazing!

[@mayafeliz]

Thanks, I'm sure you'll find it when the time is right!

[@keepitsimpleromania]

We found our land last year in Romania, so we moved our tiny family from England and started a new off grid life

[@Stoic-IQ]

​@@keepitsimpleromania I wonder why most of English people are moving to such country sides from england.i mean cities to jungles ?

[@keepitsimpleromania]

@@Stoic-IQ for a better life, less pollution and much more

[@rockgsxr]

@@Stoic-IQ i wonder

[@modelingmotherhood]

You are such a hard worker and what a blessing to have others who want to help !

[@lesleidadulla8733]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm dreaming of having an off grid life, away from the city living in peace with nature just like yours. May you always find peace and hapinness. God Bless You 💕 Thank You 💕

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you so much, all the best to you 🥰

[@petersterling5334]

Absolutely Incredible all the Really Hard work you did day after day for months Restoring the Beautiful property! Congratulations

[@mariajoseruiz59]

Hola Maya, te hemos echado de menos. Esperamos tus videos con ansiedad, no nos abandones por favor. Un abrazo fuerte desde Madrid 😘😘😘

[@mayafeliz]

Muchas gracias! ☀️

[@eabeloth7035]

Woow this is so beautiful. Thanks for putting this online.

[@TheJekhill]

That's freaking amazing , you are a one woman army on your own !!!

[@BrentButner-bm7zr]

Such a beautiful soul !!!'I would help with the yard if I lived closer !! You do such an amazing job!! ❤😊

[@wtmfd5461]

I didn`t want this video to end. It was recommended to me by KZbin. I am very happy for you,this land and this experience is a gift. I am also dreaming to do something similiar.I congratulate you for you bravery and strength ,taking such a massive project!

[@TheCornDavis]

I love that you covered the trees to protect them from getting strangled by the rope 🥺💖 it not only lets your rope last longer but helps protect the tree from dying off. Love that!

[@mm.6991]

Maya, beautiful progress. I'm glad you are coming back... I miss your vlog. 😘❤️

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you ☀️

[@jorgefarinha8380]

I'm Portuguese and I also live in the center of Portugal [Lousã], I really like it when I see that people choose my country to be happy. WELCOME

[@ourperfectpieceofportugal6556]

It is lovely to look back on all your hard work and looking forward to seeing all you achieve this year on your beautiful land 😊

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you very much! ☀️

[@susanyates4233]

Good to see you back.

[@WestOzCards]

That was amazing. So much work completed in only 5 months! So beautiful right next to the river also. What a dream.

[@chucklogan9611]

You are a beautiful young woman and your are turning your land into a beautiful Oasis!! Your videos are so fun to watch and it’s fun to see what you’re doing next? Take care and be safe ❤️

[@clarasophiawegner1565]

Can’t wait for season 2 in this portugese paradise 🧡

[@dr.saifuddin7096]

A wonderful lady with wonderful work, positivity and above all beautiful smile 😊❤️

[@mayafeliz]

Hi wonderful people, if you'd like to see how the land survived the rainy winter, there is an update here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqS5gWuKmJyJedE Enjoy and see you soon in Portugal 🌸

[@Melicoy]

Thank you. Plant more nut and fruit trees please

[@ALLGODSDIE]

You're amazing

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

I see many edible ferns in your back yard... I'd love to eat them if I live there😊😊😊😊

[@annekeolivier9646]

Hi Maya How is the weather in the month of September? We are looking at doing a trip from North to South in Portugal

[@mirageinmirror1497]

Looking people devastating the nature. So much space for one person.

[@charswellness]

I cannot wait for season 2! You've done so much already but this land has so much potential. Even so, getting yourself settled and comfortable is also important, so that you can have a safe and comfy place to rest and entertain and recharge between projects so you don't burn out again. Take care of yourself!

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you for the compliment🥰

[@tl32246]

I binge watched all of your videos in the last 2 days. Can’t wait for your return to your little piece of paradise!!

[@mayafeliz]

😄

[@hilaryestradahaigh2217]

Hello Maya - Great to see you back The recap video is so lovely. Looking forward to your further updates.

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you ☀️

[@Australienxo]

this is what life is about, getting into nature and creating your dream reality! Lots of love.

[@davejones4269]

Great work. Here’s a tip. Buy a dc pump and a solar panel. Then you won’t have. To carry water by buckets. You can pump from the stream to the top of your land and then use gravity to irrigate a;l your areas and terraces :-)

[@me_mumbiker_shawn]

Loved the part you sitting near the water which flows the sound is so peaceful.

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

Maya, You’ve really done such an outstanding job! You are a super hard worker and have established an astounding beginning. I look forward to your progress this year AND hope you’ve learned how to pace yourself. Right? 🤨😉😘

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you Ana, oh yes that's a good reminder! ☀️

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

@@mayafeliz 😂😂😂 Yes! I will remind you to pace yourself. Perhaps a daily ritual at lunch or dinner or bedtime to slow down. I noticed you get a bit depressed, understandably, when you’ve done too much and lack nurturing or fun. Dance breaks are good, but you need more rest/joy daily rituals.

[@hazeltreeretreat9035]

What is the white paint u put on the gates

[@majbrat]

So much work. I hope you take care of yourself. That property is not going anywhere. A little progress each day is super, and taking time off to just enjoy your land is ok too. You are making such wonderful improvements. Don't forget to enjoy it.

[@wyomiles6580]

Wow , I watch a lot of homesteaders on line and you have one of the most amazing homestead out there! What a wonderful place. Looking forward to following your progress.

[@celinewesterlund1443]

Wow Maya, what a beautiful wilderness!!for a beautiful young lady!! Found you 24 hours ago, thankU for taking us along with you on yr journey. You're so enchanting🥰 pure bliss, I love you already! You've inspired this 66 year old SO MUCH!! Godbless you 'n yr lovely life, love your dancing☺️❤

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you so much Celine🥰

[@jordyhendrikx3432]

Your story is absolutely inspiring! It's amazing to see someone take such a bold step towards their dreams and create a beautiful space surrounded by nature. Your courage and adventurous spirit are truly admirable. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and wishing you all the best on this incredible adventure!

[@mayafeliz]

Well thank you for the compliment, I appreciate it!☀️

[@JessicaSalenaOrtiz]

✨Thank you Maya to you and your family for taking care of the planet and refreshing it. It was not an easy task. You did a great job! ✨

[@LaraGr8]

in which way is it exactly "taking care of the planet"?

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Maya it was lovely to see again all you had achieved. Hope you had a lovely time over winter, looking forward to your return to portugal. ❤

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you, I'm looking forward to it, too 🤗💪

[@Stanley-xd1gf]

Hughs from Brazil Maya. Be very happy with your new life project. I will be following your journey.

[@Selah.in.the.Smokies]

This is amazing!! We just moved onto some land in Tennessee, US and want to turn into a paradise and mountain retreat! So inspiring watching you make this happen!!

[@josetavares8252]

You and people like you, deserve a medal.

[@Izzy_1972]

waiting for your videos to start coming 🌷

[@nilanthikanapathipillai6738]

your positivity is both georgous and infectious

[@pjdpjd9919]

To spend so much time on every detail of every space must give you a really incredible sense of intimacy and pride with your home. I expect that for as long as you stay there the projects and improvements will never end. When God gave us dominion over the earth, I believe he wanted each of us to own and improve and beautify our own piece of the planet. Blessings to you, young lady.

[@debbiesmith1626]

Thankyou for the recap, hope your proud looking back,at all you achieved. Looking forward to your next chapter

[@anthonytodd3408]

Hi Maya 🎉 great to see you back. Tony 🇬🇧❤️xx

[@stellaolejar9007]

Maya I just came across your channel and I'm in total awe. Your property is lovely and you are such a brave and strong young lady. You should be so proud if everything that you have accomplished.

[@kimselway4810]

Glad to see you will be back soon, looking forward to season two x

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you ☀️

[@MicheleFlores-w8p]

I hope your feeling well and at peace listening to this beautiful music, god bless you,.

[@sherry9088]

Missed You! Wow, you are back!!! Love your channel!! ❤

[@donnawelborn4281]

Such an adventure ! Thank you for taking us with you for it!

[@andreaamer1183]

What a hard worker and so determined. Your land looks incredible before and after! Can't wait to see season 2 ! Well done!!!

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you, I appreciate it 🤗

[@infour44]

Fabulous journey of discovery. Wonderful prospects for those buildings, land and lifestyle. You got this!

[@mayafeliz]

Thanks for the encouragement!! ☀️

[@84Magnus]

What a paradise and what a unbelievable transformation💪💪💪💪

[@wendykidd1663]

I just found your channel today. Such a beautiful property you’re tackling. I’m excited to follow your journey! Thank you for sharing it with us. 😁

[@linara7157]

Nice to see you again . Lovely place congratulations 🎉👏👏🥰🥰

[@lurs7511]

Here in Brazil we are forbidden by law to clean the natural vegetation that grows along water streams. We need to keep from 30 to 500 meters untouched, depending on the size of the river/brook. We also can't cut trees from slopes, otherwise the rain will move the dirt from the soil, causing erosion... Even to clean invasive species we need a permit from the environmental agency. I live on the other side of the Country, very far from Amazonia, near Uruguay. The law is national. And the cleanings normally aim to produce food, not just to have a beautiful view... Very different concepts!

[@pamjacobson6236]

That’s amazing what you’ve done and expose that creek. Beautiful, bravo a lot of hard work should be proud of yourself.

[@MrMonero]

What an amazing video and way of life. You are literally living my dream and spending your days doing what I wish to do with my own time. I am in the Highlands of Scotland and just have been unable to find a suitable piece of land at any affordable price yet. Been looking for years and I am getting older so I dont know if I will ever reach my long term dream. Keep doing what you are doing, even when it gets tough try to remind yourself of why you started and what you are creating. Best wishes to you 🥰

[@MortenOlsen1000]

Go visit her.... seriously, sometimes just be a part of a dream...

[@MrMonero]

@@MortenOlsen1000 that would be good but I can’t do that.

[@ryanheenan-qo3wg]

Hello Maya, from Karkloof, South Africa 🇿🇦 I too started my countryside land project in 2022 🌳 I can identify with your challenges. But I love each day out there on the farm! My happy place away from the City 😁 You are doing amazing! Blessings!

[@mayafeliz]

All the best for your project!😊

[@simplysimple7628]

Absolutely a gem. What a beautiful piece of property. Tons of work for sure but so rewarding when you get caught up and can enjoy the fruits of your OWN labor. Lots of Aloha from Hawaii!!🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@williamwightman8409]

You have unbelievable energy and perseverance. It would be fascinating to see the history of this land and local area. A very large amount of wall building took place that you uncovered and beautified.

[@miriammuskal5402]

This was a fabulous video You are amazing Can't wait to see your next video Good luck

[@mayafeliz]

Hi, thank you so much. Have a great day 🤗💪

[@colbyball1888]

This place looks like paradise. Its beautiful. Your doing a great job

[@thealphablondloirorubio]

Está ficando bonita com a renovacão. Um abraço do Brasil

[@sherrysunshine6986]

I am so proud of you! You go girl, you are brave and living a dream I have had but too late to fulfill. Keep on going you're doing great! much love for you from my heart to yours. I claim you as the sister of my heart.

[@mayafeliz]

Welcome to my channel! 🥰Check out the tour around the property here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4mnhXqufsmFZ5I If you like what you see, please subscribe, it's completely free and empowers me a lot. ☺

[@jahndrahm262]

Very inspiring. thank you so much. You and your family and friends did a great job making this place yours. Well done!

[@bobbalbirnie2478]

What a wonderful composition of your achievements with bringing back the land Maya, absolutely an outstanding job (actually many of them)! I am really looking forward to what you are able to accomplish with this beautiful property, it is a herculean task you have undertaken and are proving you are up to it! Thanks so much for bringing us along on your journey. Be well.../B

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you ☀️

[@adrianpiek941]

Congrads on your project, Maya. An excellent job. I will be looking forward to your return. Cheers.

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you and have a great day 🤗💪

[@flamedenise19]

everything i want to do before i die, all in this one video! love it so much!

[@J4TiDotCom]

I know the hardwork for sure, we moved into similar property but its on flat ground so easier but was overgrown and we lived there from day 1. Tree clearing, landscaping, shed fixing, block walk patching, kitchen and bath remodel. It is more satisfying living where you put your time into it. Still not done after 5 years. Building larger deck and extending the shed. That water catch concrete wall sure looks like it make a nice swimming pool.

[@itsbeatrizpinto]

Hi, Maya! I'm Portuguese and I also live in central Portugal. I would like to congratulate you, you are making an amazing progress, and I'm so happy that more and more people are seeing the beauty of our country. You are more than welcome and I hope from the bottom of my heart that you feel at home here! You've gained a new subscriber and I can't wait to see the rest of your journey. Question/ fun fact: is your name really "Feliz"? That means "Happy" in Portuguese 🥰💕 Much much love, Beatriz

[@mayafeliz]

Muito obrigada Beatriz 🥰

[@ncdave4]

Spectacular property with so many nooks and crannys .... Bravo!

[@friskyvegan4043]

Just impressive and amazing. I especially love the idea with painting things White-made a huge different. Also the orange stairs look lovely and the flower field between the White wall and the cabin as well. 😍 Great job! :)

[@kimadrianzekealicia441]

This gives "Secret Garden" vibes. Love seeing all the progress, it's so beautiful there

[@ladybug9171]

You are so brave to get into that tall bushy grass 😜😜😜. Where I live that would be infested with snakes and gators and no one would ever step a foot in it. Good luck with your project 👍👍👍

[@davecunningham8476]

Fantastic video. Getting into off-grid soon and loving vids of people who have made stunningly beautiful and functional off-grid homesteads

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you for the compliment 🌞

[@violet7245]

I was thinking about you recently wondering when you would be back.

[@lizdg3892]

Incredible. Brining the land back to its former beauty. Hands in time keeping te land. You are to be proud of all your hard work. 🎉❤

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you so much, welcome to my channel! 🌺

[@LowsonIntl]

What an incredible journey❣The land is breathtaking. What was the cost of this abandoned land and how did you find it? You are a courageous and strong woman and applaud you for such hard work and effort! Really amazing.💚

[@teresaiche4722]

My goodness! You have such a beautiful area in which to create and create you are! What an inspiration…well done young lady…you’re hard work has already paid off! You are blessed indeed 💜💜💜

[@judypausina6278]

Thank you for giving me an enjoyable time watching this video. I wish that I was young enough to take on such a life style.

[@idontlikeit.7822]

The world is a better place with you here. Relax enjoy and prosper

[@sanjugalande]

Outstanding job. Hard work always give peace of mind.

[@dinofredericks8846]

Greetings from South Africa .....what great achievement......well done wishing lots of happy memories

[@loril.mangold8160]

The wind blew the soil on the terraces and steps to your stone. Houses, you did Sooo much hard work, I Love how happy you are with your Beautiful property. You sure Transformed your place from your first Vlog, that I remember. And eucalyptus smells so good

[@bryanpinto4051]

4:02 AWESOME edit: what a beautiful piece of property, old houses, new house, water, waterfalls, terraces. great soil. The thing about plants and weeds is that they always come back. May the powers of Nature provide you with sunshine. Good luck

[@lfuentes4098]

Can’t wait to see how your paradise is coming along!😊

[@abeautifullife5303]

What a creative young lady you are! Gutsy! Bravo!

[@shaunbarrett5284]

So glad I found your channel! Can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@nena4215]

Wow, that’s an enormous amount of work for one year, excellent, outstanding, bravo, well done, beautiful!!!!

[@annetjievz]

Loving the compilation. A great way to look at all your hard work paying off in quick succession. Immagine the 1 and 2 year compilations!

[@belveder69]

I admire your cheerfullness, it is captivating and encouraging. At the same time it is touching that you can can be open how hard it is. I only just discovered this channel and reckon I will stay, thankyou

[@mayafeliz]

a warm welcome and thank you very much 🌸

[@belveder69]

@@mayafeliz It is my pleasure, i watched a few episodes last and really enjoy them. I wish I could help you. I love your random, free spirit attitude. Have you considered chickens, they are very good allround for your garden?

[@BeeUndercover]

Wow! What a beautiful property you have there and what a delight to see you undercover and restore it all 🥰

[@thyslop1737]

Good job. A lot accomplished in five months. Five months goes by quickly.

[@bjrnegilteig8275]

Get sheep, goats and ducks as soon as you can. They will fertilize the soil, and keep all the weed and growth down. Also, they are a food source when done with the job. Chickens will keep the bugs down, as you WILL realise there are more bugs when clearing the brush. Fantastic job and so cool to see you. Greetings from Norway.