New Year Planning (What's next on the project list) | VLOG

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Hey ya'll, I'm Jess from Roots & Refuge Farm
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There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that is exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart - to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to our journey, friend. I am so glad you're here.
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[@teriparrish]

Jeremiah’s eyes twinkled when he started talking about the house build.

[@indieana27]

I love how much Miah talks when he is excited!

[@jenniferrichardson5106]

Miah's reactions when Jess calls the meat cows his girls..."These aren't my girls." It reminded me of Venkman in Ghostbusters, "She's not my girlfriend. She sleeps above the covers. Four feet above the covers!" So cute! You two are the cutest, and I'm so excited for what this new year is bringing for y'all!

[@Patuchick]

So good seeing Miah again I've missed him chatting with us

[@denisemusicnut]

I’m so excited for you to begin construction on your dream house! I like Miah’s plan to use the pauses in the house construction to build the workshop! He’s turning his waiting room into a whole building!

[@gelwood99]

The perineal garden can become a 2 phase plan, half away from the septic and the second done after the pipes are laid. Planting the longest-to-produce plants, the grapes/scuppernongs on the right side with the berries going in on the left because they only take a year to fruit while the scuppernongs take 2 to establish their form and start setting fruit. Some people just don't show their joy as easily as others, but Miah's excitement was still there! I can't wait to watch your dream home come together!

[@Mindy56743]

The date day at home is wonderful when the kids are home. They suck when the kids have grown up and moved out! There is not much more alone than a home without children!

[@galeharris6696]

What you guys plan for a few months is pretty much my 5 year plan, ha ha! I can't believe what you've done so far. Awesome!

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I define don't begrudge them this but I think it's a little easier to get things done when you have the financial means and him not having a job off the farm. I think it's absolutely amazing they are in this position because I know they weren't always!

[@carolhendley760]

My husband built our house in 1988. We’ve made so many wonderful memories here. He passed in late September, and I so often think about the love and protection he left for me in this home that he built. Blessings to you as you bless us in sharing your life.

[@lydiabrittanandtheroyalfamily]

I’m so sorry for your loss dear 🙏🏻💛 My husband is building our home and I’ve never thought of it that way, but what an amazing legacy to live on after we pass. How beautiful that you are surrounded and sheltered by his love for you. Blessings 🌻

[@carolhendley760]

@@lydiabrittanandtheroyalfamilyThank you. All the best to you.

[@LeslieHicks-hd9yp]

Plans and lists are my thing but I've learned to leave room for what we call UPP = un planned projects. Like when a tree falls and we have to cut and split it, or the roof in the shop has a leak. Putting a tin roof on it was the eventual plan but now becomes part of the immediate plan. Life has taught us to stay flexible and don't over commit so you don't become discouraged. Thanks Jess and Miah for the great content. I too, have a grounded husband who takes my dreamy ideas and dabs them with reality and then makes them work out somehow.

[@sparrowsknow8491]

You and Miah are relationship/marriage goals. I am recently divorced and I hope you don’t take this the wrong way cuz I know you would never promote divorce, but knowing your own history and blended family, you guys give me hope that I still have a chance to find true love and build a happy, healthy environment for my babies and I. ❤ thank you for that.

[@kerstoncampbell8315]

Having watched you and your family grow, as well as your garden family grow, for 6 seasons now, i look forward to gardening "beside you" again this coming season ❤ Continue blooming, beautiful

[@dianekreuzer3854]

Many blessings to y’all. I pray that 2024 will bring us our land so that we too can begin our homestead. Love watching & learning from y’all!

[@heavenly-dreamsdairygoats]

I had to tell my husband about what the two of you said. You sound like us getting into something we wanted but man it's taking A LOT of WORK to just make is small hole at the world we are making on our small farm. All with the grace of God who has given us all what we have. Thank you for sharing, till next time God Bless

[@rosewright9451]

Gosh, when you was talking you said that you have been on the land for 3 years and I didn't think that I had been watching you for that long. It is very nice to see you Jess and Micah talking so excitedly about gardening and building your 🏠. I am looking forward to seeing all of your plans come to life. God bless you all.

[@rosee941]

For goodness sake... someone throw Miah the PASS!!!! ❤❤❤😂😂

[@kelliwebb2870]

You two are quite a team! Absolutely adorable! Very refreshing to see that! 🥰

[@jeshurunfarm]

Thank you for putting things in my journey in the correct order, you will never know how much you have fixed my misperception. I trust y'all are as excited as I to do 2024. Respect from Africa 🇿🇦

[@floraledet6973]

Happy New Year 🎉…It’s 2024, The Year Of The Open Door…Many Blessings To You And All Who Reads This…The Door Is Open To ALL Who Wants To Walk Through It…God Bless

[@ginad729]

So awesome to see your guys's dreams coming true. Looking forward to everything happening in 2024 on your homestead. I have been watching Roots & refuge for about 5 years now. Don't think I've missed an episode . And don't plan on it, also watching miah's video. Great job.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you so much!!

[@deborahmeyer-y4m]

Sounds like an exciting 2024 for you! Praying all your dreams come true. Blessings.

[@katherinebelk8398]

I pray the 2024 house build comes to fruition for y'all ❤ Y'all totally deserve it❤

[@marigoldmeadowsfarm7495]

You guys are such an inspiration!!! My daughter & I are working on our 2024 plans along with multi year planning. We’re a 3 generation homestead & we’re so excited for this coming year…our first year with baby lambs. It seems like a long time in coming but I’m so excited!!! Blessings, debby

[@fromgardentopantrywithjell1326]

It's so fun to watch you dream with a plan! Can't wait to see it happen!

[@Greens5511]

So so lovely to listen to your young dreaming goals and being realistic too....u both r just so wonderful to listen to!

[@MissBetsyLu]

I have a hard time imagining five year plan because my home place homestead will be more like a retirement place, not a constantly growing affair. Blessings everyone everywhere and always

[@gailrothermund9209]

I honestly can’t wait to see your home build start! ❤

[@shannavanbogerijen5247]

Love all your plans. Hope all your plans will be there at the end of 2024. Maybe you can do rainwater catchment on the goat shelter? Greetings Shanna

[@phyllismilligan624]

You two are awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing what is happening. I also was watching intently when you cut the angles on the ship lap. Wow.

[@farfromhomesteading5255]

I can't wait to see the green house when he's done. Its already so beautiful. Yall are just too cute together. I love it!

[@bethgaither1214]

Your marriage is such a symbiotic relationship, Jess with the gardening dream, Miah with the building skills to make it happen. Can I like this video x 100??? I would if I could. Happy 2024!!!😊

[@megangray7769]

Awww I'm so glad to see you both living your dreams, it gives me hope for my own dreams! 🙏💚 Jeremiah is too sweet, I'm so excited to see the long coming HOUSE built by your own two hands ! Well done guys keep being awesome!!! 🙌

[@tennisisme222]

Can't wait to follow your beautiful family's journey in 2024! Much love from Texas!

[@gailkrings2029]

You two are so great together..really enjoyable to watch!

[@gointothedogs2]

Very happy to hear the house will be started soon. I definitely will watch Miah build it. I've always wondered about what it takes to build it all. And He's got really unique ideas and puts his own spin on things. I pray for your physical bodies to have renewed energy and good health this year and you'll have a graceful year! Yes this is the time to get things going!!!

[@homegrownharvest211]

Jess it’s so lovely to see the energy between you and Miah after your quality time…the love between you and your alignment jumps from the screen. ❤

[@darcysimental5299]

I could not stop smiling this whole video! What a blessing, dreaming the big dreams and that five year plan!! I still have yet to make one, at this moment it feels scary to dream big. God willing, the direction and dreams will come.

[@choirmom78]

Yes, excited for all the 2024 plans! What a blessing!

[@teresahendley5659]

I have not been watching for long so it is the first time I've seen a view of the property. It is so beautiful and flat. Not sure how many acres you have, but what a blessing! I would have loved it if I had learned what I know now about growing your own food when I was your age. I am 62 now and even a few raised beds is a lot of work. You guys are amazing.

[@stacyadams8265]

Happy and Healthy New Year Sowards family. Bless you always.

[@sarahleehazel24]

Totally get it the ‘not real’ feeling. We bought our homestead about same time and when we bought our property it’s a house stuck in the 70’s but well cared for. We had discussions how we would make it our own from the time we first walked through it. And now setting up plans to renovate, the fact it’s happening this summer is surreal after so many talks about over the past 3 years.

[@cherri0228]

Thank you both for being you. I’m sitting here with tears streaming down my face. With joy for you both and enormous grief on my heart. I have had a year of to much lose for one person to bare. As i sit here reflecting on all the doors closing in my life. But as I sit wondering how or when God will move me “pass me the ball”. I am in gratitude to have you and your journey to uplift and encourage me. I’m blessed to see Gods grace in your lives and I can’t help but to be immersed in my own faith that my creator can will and is moving mountains in my life and yours. God Bless us all. And thank you for being you. ❤

[@rockprairiefarm6530]

God bless. ((hugs))

[@gardenextra7415]

Wow cool! Looking forward to all the builds. I did see the tree house. 🌳 🏡🐐

[@maryjohudson8059]

Exciting news! I've been watching for several years, cheering from afar. Having grown up on a beef farm, I would suggest you get a halter on Carol and teach her to lead while she is small. You will all be glad she is trained.

[@Wildevis]

So lovely when you share your dreams and plans and really looking forward to the house and shop builds

[@kriswhite1344]

Planning makes Dreams come true. Congratulations Happy prosperous 2024!

[@debbieduggan6796]

YESSSSSS! I am so excited, and couldn't be more happy for you & your family. I'll definitely be watching! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@lightheartoracle889]

Omg I never realized Miah had a channel for building things soooooo excited. Jess I love watching all your amazing tips on just about everything and now I can get building tips too.

[@pennyparnell483]

Soooo happy for you two to be able to realise your dreams coming true….well planned🙌🏻

[@kenzie621]

I love the dedication to building life skills into your family. I’d love to see a video on your bulk pantry supply storage /and more importantly how you store bulk dairy and meats. Thanks for sharing your wisdom !

[@jencordial]

I’m so exited for you both to break ground on your house. Finally seeing Miah get to fulfill his dream inspires me to go after some of my dreams. Love you both ❤

[@tericamcginnis5848]

I love when you two are together sharing. And, it is GREAT seeing Miah. I've wondered about his channel now I know. HAPPY NEW YEAR - a year with new beginnings! 🌱🐸🌼🐸🐝🐸🐦🐸💚💛💜💙😎

[@yvettesaxon8572]

We started our farm in 2021 as well. We started with 47,000 jobs. We now have goats, sheep, cows (mini Herefords) chooks, geese, ducks, guineas, dogs cats and parrots (we already had them). A garden. We still have 47,000 jobs lol. But it’s just us running it. 2 people and a little bit of help from the nearly grown kids. We hadn’t really farmed before. All the furry/feathered people are doing great.

[@tfisher67]

We moved into our forever home in April 2021. It's actually very similar to the house you're in now. We were living in a 20 yr old double wide that was falling apart so this house now is a big step up. We have been very happy here on our 20 acres in N. MS. I am excited to be able to watch your journey to your forever home and super happy for you guys. You all deserve this.

[@misstobiano]

Gosh Jess, you guys, ive been watching your channel since before you got your pigs happening and it was just goats and chickens and garden on a few acres.. Watched you sell that farm and find the next... And then onto this dream ✨💫💖 Words can't come close to expressing the joy, awe and gratitude your journey has brought into my life. You inspire me to dream bigger and you've helped me understand better how to let my heart guide me with faith when the process feels daunting. 🙏Thank you. Much love and blessing to you all, you wonderful people 😊💗

[@cbeyett1]

The idea of a family working together and living together for ultimately the most wonderful lifestyle. It's amazing. I remember your dad was supposed to move onto the property once upon a time maybe I missed an update on that. Hopefully he's doing well and makes it back to help with the house build. ❤

[@suevalenti9584]

Any build can be overwhelming but, you have great taste and judgement I'm sure it will be awesome!

[@elainewisman9990]

So excited to see the progress on your farm!! So inspiring. Happy New Year and God Bless all of you!! 🎉

[@christyhaddock1240]

I can’t believe it’s been 3 years already. Super excited for you both, and for the upcoming videos as Miah gets to build his dream. You both are just the cutest!! Blessings to you both until next time. Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

[@talkandeattv]

please share all the varieties of dwarf tomatoes you planted in that greenstalk i want to do it this coming gardening season

[@user-qw9ep8hu1i]

I adore you both of your channels, but mostly I love the videos you do together. So cute and so funny. Can't wait to see the greenhouse complete and then the HOUSE start!

[@_Courtney_B]

All this is great but when you said you'll have Harlow at the end of the driveway...my mama/future grandma heart MELTED 🥰🥲🫠 so so sweet!! That made me more excited for ya'll than all the other future endeavors ❤🎉 I'm so excited for ya'll!!

[@rhondaschenk5727]

Wow! The house this year! So exciting Jess and Miah! It’s going to be a great year! And thank you for taking us along!

[@MrsDebBee]

How exciting to watch your new home being built. Please put a storm shelter in your new house for the safety of your family. I hope you will also have a root cellar for food storage. So excited Miah is starting back his video content also. And I’m loving your cooking channel. Even though I’ve been cooking for over 50 years, I’m still learning from you 🥰 Happy New Years 🥂

[@dhanson4698]

Foundation Stone for House. It;s beautiful to watch your work, Work. Love to Yall!

[@deewinston5651]

It is exciting Jess to come along and hear all y’all’s plans. Thank you both for sharing your stories with all of us. The amazing thing is, y’all don’t just show the final results, you show and teach the process so other’s can learn too. You’re blowing others. Really love that about your channels. May the Lord bless you and all your family in the coming New Year.❤️✝️🙏

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing your plans & enthusiasm for your farm! I’m excited for you & love how you incorporated the house into your story today! May 2024 & beyond be a blessing to everyone 🤗💕🇨🇦

[@BLopez-gy5pw]

Sowers I can’t wait to see what this coming year 2024 will bring. I greatly appreciate all your posts that I truly look forward to every single one of them. Happy New Year 2024! God bless you all!!!

[@judygavarrete3417]

Hi there and happy New Year’s. My name is Judy. I’m soon to be 69years young. The end of January. Let me say …. So proud of you young lady. Keep up the videos for the younger ladies especially. Not to say I haven’t done a couple of your recipes and they are fabulous. God’s blessings to you, your husband and family and thank you again.

[@carolsgardenjournal8326]

This is awesome news! Thrilled to hear the house & shop will be starting and we get to tag along to see the progress! I kinda like the new calfs name too! Sending Best Wishes for the New Year!

[@SaraH-pt9wt]

I'm so excited about Miah documenting the house build!! I'll be designing my own small house in a few years and want to learn all the things!

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Thank you for hanging out with us...sharing dreams and goals for 2024 and beyond! 💚

[@samanthahoos9827]

Thank you for taking us along for every adventure!!!! ❤ HAPPY 2024!!! 🎉😊

[@Willows467]

I see shelving in a catalog today and thought no way Miahs was much nicer build. Then you are talking about house building, looking forward to the new project adventures! Happy New Years 🎉

[@escapingtinman]

I love the dual dream support and am so excited to support and watch!

[@patriciaarbuckel3411]

❤I just love to hear you giggle and laugh . I'm waiting to watch Maihs shows. have a wonderful and blessed New Year.

[@poplarcreekfarm19]

I love your dynamic. My husband truly is similar, he reluctantly agrees to all my crazy plans and dreams. It may be more than he ever bargained for but helps me with anything and everything I need. I couldn’t do this homestead thing without him.

[@CuppaTime]

I have a brother who like Miah his excitement to the rest of the folks in the world appears very underwhelming...only myself, other brother and our parents know how excited he is.

[@thewolfethatcould8878]

Wonderful news on house breaking ground time. Good for you guys, it is so neat to see this all unfold over the years!

[@marking-time-gardens]

So good to see both of you in the same vlog! Watch all 3 channels... LOL! Blessings on your family and the New Year plans!🌻Carolyn in Ohio 🌼🐛

[@emmz....]

So happy for you guys! I'm currently expanding my garden and planting more fruit trees

[@anitamyers185]

I’m so excited for your family. You 2 are so perfect together. You can see the love ❤

[@mackenzieboersen]

How exciting for your family & to have the blessing of Noah and his family coming also. Can’t wait to watch it all unfold.

[@Tracysop1]

Oh! I cannot wait to watch Jeremiah build this house! I’m going to learn so much!

[@terrieberly8109]

Lovely to see the 2 of you interact with each other. Your joy bounces of each other, for each other. I look forward to watching Miah's channel as I look forward to watching this channel and your new Farm to Table channel. God is blessing you and your little family with Abundance. ENJOY!!!!

[@toneliseostboe6909]

Make a basement so that you are safe when tornadoes hit :)

[@katherinebelk8398]

I'm most looking forward to the table ❤ I have been awaiting the finalization of the table since it was gifted❤

[@erikas974]

Happy New Year🎉🍾🥂🎉 Jess & Miah and kids dogs cats cows horses and the rest. Looking forward to see all your dream come true in 2024. 🫂🦘🐨

[@juliedalgardno3361]

Ooo! So many lovely plans and activities! We can really relate to the 5 yr. and immediate goals with shifting when things change or develop! I keep telling myself it makes us better to learn to be flexible and not to hang on to plans so tight that we choke them or make them our god! Many blessings to you in the coming year! I look forward to it. It's great to see the spark in Jeremiah when build plans are discussed 😊!

[@plbennett8]

This is soooo Exciting! :) Can't wait to see the build... Happy New Year 2024!

[@AmanAngel126]

Thank you for that basketball analogy. I was a shooting guard and needed to remember this. Happy new year to All

[@afrlala3593]

Wishing you very best for 2024 may God bless you and your family.🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤

[@suehill6194]

Love your enthusiasm and sharing the process, Miah! Thank you both for being real and generous! I’m so excited to watch your journey unfold in 2024! Much love! 🌻

[@oceanbreezes1]

Jess and Miah I wanted to share with you just how much you bless others, sometimes without even knowing. Several years back I remember you talking about Miah’s grandmother named Beulah from Newfoundland. I live in Gander Newfoundland and my nans name was Beulah so every time I see the Sing Beulah sign in the barn I smile and think of her. Thank you for that. Ps. Who knows we could be family, and I’d be honoured 😊❤️

[@helenreid7712]

I love it when we get to see the lovely Mia and you together. I hope you really get on like that . Its so cute❤❤

[@coryart]

Big dreams and unfolding of big dreams into reality is my favorite theme on this channel. ❤

[@MissBetsyLu]

I pray that you will have a full basement. Blessings all

[@McWeasel]

I'm here off the back of the podcast with Jess and Morgan Gold. Glad I came and im all subscribed and looking forward to seeing these plans come into fruition.

[@michelewhite1150]

Happy New Year guys. May all your hopes, dreams and plans come to fruition in 2024 and beyond. By the way date nights/days suit you xx

[@dawnwilliams8766]

I'm So Excited for you guys! Thanks for sharing and all you do!❤❤❤