He Bought a Whole Town (in the middle of nowhere) 🇺🇸

[@PeterSantenello]

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[@LucyNuzzello-so3gq]

I can't move there I'm just an out doorsy person that loves nature 🍄‍🟫 and people but I live by the book 📖 Jesus Christ

[@NajSinghs...CreativeRecipes]

May your surgery go well and may you heal quickly. May God ease your anxiety before the surgery.

[@thehark6247]

im on my way , i will be there within a week

[@JorgeAlejandrino]

You have to visit my country Argentina. Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Bariloche, Ushuaia. You won't regret it. ¡Hugs!

[@cartergarnon6299]

Just filming and posting your lifestyle and fun attitude IS the economy you can bring out there and sustain. Just a homesteader contest series where one couple wins a cabin on your slice of the heavenly wilderness would flow some money in without bringing in too much riff raff. You need some homesteaders who can shoot and edit.

[@silentmovie7122]

I like that you let people talk without interrupting. Too many youtubers like the sound of their own voice more than the person they are interviewing. You get the balance just right. Thank you.

[@jude999]

100%

[@exposinginsanity]

ummmm....Peter would have had to be rude to get a word in edgewise because literally the guy doesnt take a breath between sentences or a pause between stories.

[@robellett8156]

​I was thinking the same... I'm wondering if it's powder related? @@exposinginsanity

[@Animalchemy18]

Thinking the same thing! When he looks at the camera but stays quiet but YOU KNOW he has stuff to say, but out of respect and the goal of getting the insight, he stays quiet. Much

[@HuhisHere]

I agree 💯 Plus, no annoying background music! Well done channel, man. 🏆

[@freedomtouch3943]

This is not the only time monk has rented out a helicopter to help find someone missing ($700 and hour out of his pocket it was many thousands of dollars ) I watched him do this personally And he let me and my wife go for a ride in the helicopter on his dime. I’ve known Monkey for years, he’s got a huge Heart for community.. good stuff much love

[@Animalchemy18]

I should be there....

[@sngturbo5050]

What does he do for a living?

[@amazingdude9042]

this is such a bulllshit. that's not offgrid when you built it literally using everything from the grid.

[@brusombear3823]

@@sngturbo5050 apparently he is under 55 but made off well growing weed in the 70s and 80s? probably selling weed to all the deadheads. musta been a hussler when he was 5.

[@liberpater1342]

@@amazingdude9042 if you weren't so ignorant, you might actually understand what it means to be "off grid". So, let me educate you. It means to NOT be connected to public or privately controlled energy sources. See that! You are now wee bit wiser, you are welcome for the free education.

[@elimcfly350]

Don't hurt people and have fun. Nailed it.

[@MultiLinda7777]

Peace , live and let live, ....live , love , laugh, ,,,, love and be loved.....enjoy ....and most of all worship God. Be thankful ... peace and blessings to you

[@ryandrest2056]

Amen

[@gavinschwartz5677]

Do no harm

[@georgecoons6872]

I SAY build your forest house out of 100 % concrete. inside and outside. and let your old lady do the rest on the inside.

[@vearthwindfire5802]

Yep💯

[@voxpopulitotheleft]

I rather have this guy bought the lands rather than those greedy bilionaires. People’s power way to go!!!!

[@nameberry220]

He is exactly the same as those wealth supremacists. He abuses his wealth to buy properties that he doesn't live on.

[@drewcoowoohoo]

Drug dealers preferable to billionaires. Got it.

[@matshagstrom9839]

I think billionaires will just buy coastal land in Big Sur.

[@stupedcraig]

communist

[@gerben4992]

This guy is a waterfall of words, knowledge, 'and skills. Making the American dream reality. What a hero!

[@NimaRazavi]

"Waterfall of words, knowledge and skills". 🤝

[@montywoods722]

This dudes Intelligence is on a whole nother level I wish I had half of his mindset and ingenuity level

[@johnfonseca8155]

Love to just sit around a camp fire with this dude and just have some beers 🍻 cheers!

[@NimaRazavi]

@@johnfonseca8155 Same here! 🤝🍻

[@dontstartnone]

This guy is probably the most truly self sustained person ive seen. Amazing!! Kudos to the rest of the town members cuz im sure it takes all of u to do this Blessings to u all

[@closer2theheart684]

Peter literally finds the coolest humans walking this Earth.

[@dave9351]

Absolutely !

[@MegaKB333]

No doubt 😊

[@heatherhall3452]

I know how does he do it ? 😅 such an amazing channel 🤩💖

[@amazingdude9042]

this is such a bulllshit. that's not offgrid when you built it literally using everything from the grid.

[@Justvibes82]

i think that is one of his best traits; he finds best of us usually

[@thewindyone5228]

I was born in Weed on 4-20… I was raised in Siskiyou County…I was burned out of Happy Camp 4 years ago from a self sustained homestead, off grid backup, but had electricity on Indian Creek…I moved to town last month at 77 yrs old…too much work, … retired from shoveling snow, and driving in the ice on these narrow roads and hills. I love your subject matter…thanks…survivalist is so true, being creative and making life work… my younger years I hunted, packed horses into the wilderness and enjoy the mountains…

[@GloriaLodge]

Off grid off taxes? That could be heaven.

[@wardmontgomery9259]

Congratulations brother you made it a lot further than many of those that chose the 'easy life' ...!

[@wardmontgomery9259]

@@thewindyone5228 Do you know Hawk ? I worked with him in 1987 at Fort Ord for over a year. Hardest working man I ever met !

[@thewindyone5228]

@ Hawk from Happy Camp?

[@thewindyone5228]

If so look up Slater Fire 9-8-2020, I think he died in that wildfire… sorry his real name would be listed… I knew of him… and knew his first wife…people spoke highly of him and his legacy for Happy Camp…

[@sinclairreed5367]

Monk is a character..the only time he didn't have a big grin was when Gene was giving him accolades on the boy who went missing. He's proud of his town and neighbors but downplays his own awesomeness,can't get better than a humble great human.

[@factsoverfiction7826]

Not just humble. He was remembering the young man who died on his way to college.

[@drewspventa8587]

Yeah he’s ok, but on a whole nother level

[@okazakimusicproductions6753]

His broken speedometer really sells the vibe

[@steveww07]

@@okazakimusicproductions6753 RPM GAUGE TOO

[@VikingPreparedness]

We have been off-grid, neo-pioneers in the Ozarks for over a decade and really appreciate this video. Thanks.

[@MrCurious-o8p]

Sup neighbor!

[@PeterSantenello]

I'd love to chat with you more if you're interested. If so please contact me at: [e-mail]

[@jamesm5192]

@@PeterSantenello Starlink was mentioned, but did I hear that right that he has no internet access in his town?

[@valor101arise]

@@VikingPreparedness hello Ozark Fam! Quickly becoming the Christian Haven for many. Love the area and considering joining

[@maddmatter2003]

@@jamesm5192 Guy watches netflix so I bet he has starlink.

[@davehunt3410]

Monk has to be one of the coolest dudes I've seen in a long, long time. What a beautiful life.

[@ALPHAMAGASLAP]

But how many lives were destroyed by his illegal drug distribution?

[@AboveandbeyondDRONEscotland]

L

[@amadeokhetveo2271]

@@ALPHAMAGASLAP consumers destroy it by themselves wdym

[@jolandameivogel9006]

🎯💯👍

[@ElkinsEric]

@@ALPHAMAGASLAPby pot? Not many for sure..

[@crystalhuman1138]

I wish there were more people like Monk in the world. I will be contacting him once the weather is better. Thank you for making this video, Peter!

[@LOLO-lm7pr]

"More money in the box then should be in the box", most beautiful thing I've heard this year.

[@chrisbernhardt8406]

It really is!!!

[@N34R4T0M4T]

That is community for you right there

[@rayrae1651]

You can tell he is not used to visitors. He is so excited to have somebody to talk to. It’s beautiful and awesome out there. I am definitely jealous.

[@MDS53162]

So true😂 Never actually caught a full breath. Awesome interview

[@Skate2heaven]

this dude is the mannnnn

[@matttafakt]

You obviously didn't watch more than 2 minutes of this . People like you would never be accepted into a community like this, along with all the folks that thumbed up your comment. Stay jealous

[@stevdaughtr6098]

@@matttafakt or maybe your point of view. He didn’t say that. He just said most people couldn’t do it.

[@Cole_Cross]

@@matttafakt you sound nice lol. commenting on his enthusiasm for conversation isn't negative- unlike your comment. THIS right here. YOU. this is the kind of attitude that poisons small communities. be better.

[@RachaelEdwards]

Peter please do a follow up with Monk in a while to see how many resumes he gets for the Homestead Challenge!!

[@christurnblom4825]

Once I saw 2M views I was like "Naw. At this rate he's gonna have Green Barrettes & Navy Seals applying. I've got nothing to offer compares to that." I can run a chainsaw, fix anything & have machining skills but he needs people with back muscles. I killed off about 1/3 of mine by the time I was 30. Probably could use some strong, humble women too. Something this nation is lacking in ...or I just need to go to church more. lol

[@MrKevinStraub]

Yes, a follow-up is definitely in the cards!

[@amycapozziello6326]

👋🏻 I’m in!!!

[@MGBranco]

I would go now if I could get a visa for me and my family! I have a schist house in Portugal where I'm trying to live the off-grid way! And we are loving it! But that area there it is just beautiful and I would love to live with people in the same frequency than me! Here in Portugal I live with a few old neighbours that don't give a dime about off-grid strategies. Good luck guys!

[@tcaesar8]

I sent an intro email last night and can’t stop feeling the calling to meet the brother 👏🏻🌀

[@phronck7599]

The mailman, Troy, is my brother. So cool to see him in the video. He works hard and loves his job, all the people that he services on his route.

[@henryp5283]

I’ve watched this 3 times, I just love hearing Monk talk. Hes such a beautiful soul I love him

[@NimaRazavi]

Me too Henry, it heals my depression...

[@walterhankin46]

Rip to his boy, erik 😂 31:47

[@Darlo_Lama]

I've only just started watching Peter's videos. This is my third today. Monk is a special man. I would love to think that we had places like this in Australia but I've never heard of any.

[@j_lemy]

Brother, let me tell you that Australia has a lot to offer. Go visit the people in remote areas of Australia and you'll meet plenty of unforgettable people.

[@Jamesjghome]

Monkey Monk

[@glassby5882]

Peter is the definition of a Video Reporter. Hearing the peoples voice. This is better than any article or news blip could ever be.

[@chichi9851]

I love this community- I haven't seen a single negative comment. Just a lot of acceptance, respect, and support. ❤

[@danell5202]

I love this guy he’s brutally honest we need more people like him around. I love his town I could live there it’s so sweet

[@njcowboys3588]

How much did he pay for the town lol I never heard a price

[@crypttonite]

brutally honest your standard of truth is low

[@kathieloueldridge2974]

As a native Californian, thank you Peter for showing how complex and varied the state really is.

[@TioMogi]

Northern Cali should really break off and become their own state. It definitely seems that these people are not represented by the existing Coastal Cali politics

[@Demmie-nl2qh]

@@TioMogi we did, just before WWI, but then the war happened the the paperwork got shelved and forgotten. State of Jefferson is a thing. I have a house 2 hours from this place :) May have to go visit, chat buddy up about solar arrays.

[@roycehack2766]

@@petedavid5127DON’T worship the herb. It robs you of motivation. Personally Lost years on that. I don’t miss it.

[@SarahBrookeSandin]

As a native Humboldt County girl yes!! It’s so cool to see these areas represented accurately

[@Demmie-nl2qh]

@@johndillinger1918 it's terribly mis managed, but yes, it is beautiful.

[@loulopez554]

Peter your videos are second to none, thank you and please never stop.

[@jamesconner3437]

Yes...there are people showing real liFe in other countries, but Peter is the BEST for understanding the USA.

[@Kustomonsters]

@@jamesconner3437 Peter is a national treasure, great videos!

[@davestevens4263]

Amen ! The best

[@lawyersgunsandmoney887]

CLONE THIS MAN AND HIS COMMON SENSE!!!!! OUR WORLD NEEDS MORE OF HIM. 😊

[@BigkevdawgNSLBC]

Man shut up this dude is full of Shyt u can’t see it? WOW!!!!

[@roycehack2766]

I loved the dodge he did when politics came up. This is killing the US society. Stop!!

[@Carlee08]

Also, we're accepting cloning now. ??

[@LadyIarConnacht]

Wish I had the money to do this exact thing.

[@Psychiatricnerd]

Come to northern Minnesota. You’ll find a lot like him. He’s rare for California though that’s for sure.

[@IggyBiggy]

This guy is an absolute legend. I have worked in the Marijuana space on the east coast for almost my whole adult life. I have met many people like him, but none have excuted something this amazing. It's a real shame there are so few people like him. I have been feeling a bit hopeless lately, but he really inspired me to just keep on keeping on. One ❤

[@justincase6588]

I think I know how you're feeling. Just out of a pandemic, many and me are still too isolated. These are pretty overwhelming and hopeless days for sure. Hang in there and keep swimming.

[@stupedcraig]

This guy has money

[@IggyBiggy]

@ lots of people have money. That doesn't really mean anything.

[@stupedcraig]

@ yeah, if money doesn't mean anything let me get yours.

[@MileOne...]

I walked thru this area in 2020 on the Pacific Crest Trail ( PCT). The PCT runs thru the Trinity and Russia wilderness area. You have to remember this was during covid (2020) I didn't see a person for three days on trail, I came to Sawyer Bar Rd, which is a paved road, found two nice guys who were camping along the road. They were spending their days panning for gold in the local streams, it was early morning but the three of us shared a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer while I waited for a hitch ( hitch hike) to the town of Etna (CA) to resupply my food before continuing on the next leg of the PCT. If anyone wants to know, completed the PCT, ( Mexico to Canada) 2652 miles in 120 days😎

[@robertfleming5245]

Just remember... it takes a lot of money to appear as if you don't need money. Selling illegal drugs back in the day must have really paid off. It's an interesting lifestyle to say the least. Ninety eight percent of those viewing this, wouldn't survive ten days. He seems content and at this stage of his life, that's essentially all that matters.

[@davidcollin1436]

Dimwitted viewpoint anyone with money=drugs.😂 pathetic imbeciles who've never worked before think everything comes from drugs. You've never heard of investing, bitcoin, real estate , inheritance, pathetic ignorance on your part.​@@robertfleming5245

[@CjplusLj]

Good time bro, did AT in 180

[@swankie_wheels]

My son did the PCT thru hike. Tahoma

[@Intutivemagic]

that is awesome!

[@ROBINstrawBERRYwine]

The best thing I got from this video (which was a great video) is the ending……”we are different,we learn from each other’s differences,find a common ground,break bread together,live,love and be happy” ❤

[@nancylynn7936]

Thanks for helping me define my tribe. I'm a Greenneck! Love Monk and his whole vibe! Gaining respect while opening closed minds is a real gift to us all. Great video, Peter. 🤩

[@PeterSantenello]

You're such a greenneck Nancy :)

[@ricksmith6826]

​@@PeterSantenellothat guy there u need take him to Nashville with u little Amish boy he protected u

[@justamom5520]

i love how how said east coast hippies got nuthin' on west coast hippies(paraphrasing). that's how we all think here.

[@j.m.1806]

@@justamom5520yeah let the ego flag fly!!

[@lahondafolk4334]

Greenneck, good one . Never heard that term before. I know lots, and I guess I'm one myself.. 😂. There was an area east of there closer to the coast, my friend lived at 30 years ago. He called it guns and roses.

[@scottbullis4288]

My grandfather was the same. He owned over half of Cultureville, CA He was a veteran that loved his community and helped everyone he could. But eventually ended up with over half of the towns deeds. He was the bank, the engineer, and the towns leaders. I loved the video because it brought back a lot of good memories for me as a child.😢😊 Thank you for listening.

[@kimberlyjohnson1371]

TY for sharing.

[@robertSchaber]

I was stationed for four years in the bay area, I hated it. I found my escape up in this gentleman's neck of the woods. The Trinity Alps area brought my soul peace. These recent videos of the area have brought back some great memories, thank you!

[@seftonwalker3978]

This video made me feel really comfortable and safe. Not sure why exactly. I really like mans bar and his energy. Community seems amazing. Down to earth folk. Love it

[@Kiwiwanderer]

Fascinating. Brilliant interview. “ keep everything clean, no one wants to come to a bar and feel/ see the misery / sweat of others”. Clean, efficient, and functional town. “ Be kind , it’s always easy to hate. …I didn’t wanna buy or sell or trade or anything fake ….Have fun and not hurt anyone 👌. I wanna move there. Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@royquandt2282]

Thanks!

[@NativeVision4]

When you have a vision and the resources to create your lifestyle and then you begin living it, that can be very gratifying. Also, it was cool for Monk and Peter to acknowledge the Indigenous people of the land. thanks for a great experience!!!

[@masterofcents.8175]

I don’t know how you keep doing it Peter but your stuff just gets better. I’ve been watching for a few years now.

[@kefaesialai4981]

im from Africa Kenya i love monks big heart for humanity. i have the entire video smiling

[@RedArtistx]

Me too. One of the best episodes.

[@Intutivemagic]

me too, we feel the joy of the people and the land

[@dominiqmajan]

How i wish i could pull a quarter of his lifestyle

[@wendywhite2642]

Oh my God this is so good. I have to share this to someone I love anyone. Peter this is fabulous.❤

[@lisageorge2955]

My ears perked WAY up when Monk said he moved out there ‘after Jerry died in ‘95’. Knew exactly who he meant. I followed the Dead for years, lived in hippie cabins and communities in Colorado, did a little bit of this lifestyle but Monk and his community are doing it all the right way ❤. Warms my heart to see this kind of community. He is a wealth of knowledge, so intriguing.

[@Terk131]

I knew exactly who he meant as well.

[@nomadtv6009]

Same. Instantly in love with the guy.

[@dylanoo376]

Yeah, i also start watching real close when he mentioned Jerry......However, i just had to read the comments, I don t know about all the comments im reading, but this Dude is annoying, talks too much and thinks way too highly of himself......Ha, ha C'mon now.....and that shit on his face is nasty.....🧐

[@barbforrest6026]

so are you still in Colorado?

[@ohlordy9680]

This is the Peter Santenello style I fell in love with some years ago! This is raw, talented journalism, amazing editing and storytelling, and most of all, taking risks in conflict areas to tell a powerful story. Keep up the amazing work, Peter! 👏👏👏

[@Aria-cd6dq]

He works hard, obviously.

[@thykingdomcome7238]

Peter the great!

[@michelleflack-webb8442]

I LOVE it!!! Even Peter is positively awestruck for the first time in l o n g time🙌🏼🩵👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@michelleflack-webb8442]

Peter!!!! THANK YOU for sharing this amazing slice of real sincere honest brutal BADASSERY amongst our own🙌🏼🩵👏🏼

[@dertythegrower]

Seems like a bot

[@dawnmichellechappuis2816]

I want this so bad!! I lived 7 miles from the Canada border in Montana for yrs, totally self sufficient! I can, garden, sew, and know animal husbandry, total farm kid! Husband is a carpenter! Adult kids are well versed in this life too. We are trying to get back to true living!

[@VHick]

Go for it

[@Nevoexpo]

"If you're not having fun, have fun". Words to live by.

[@Heathen_junglist]

Definitely my favorite episode so far! This is how I always wanted to live long term. I used to be a grower and had lots of friends that grew up in northern Cali and they were always the most genuine warm hearted people but wouldn’t hesitate to take care of business or our safety. I miss this style of life everyday.

[@joewhite9303]

give me 5 years!

[@bootysweat1225]

Hay we should link up and go buy land and live there hit me up ❤

[@Apocaloptimisto]

It is so rare that women are interested in this kind of lifestyle these days, and so important for the literal survival of humanity, it would be awesome if you pursued it. It would be easier to convince good men to live symbiotically with Nature if more women were interested.

[@Apocaloptimisto]

@@joewhite9303 What is stopping you? Can I help? Have you looked into gift economy, wild permaculture, freeganism, intentional community? Happy to answer any questions if you have any. I've been offgrid since 2008.

[@spyrovsgnorg5055]

@@Apocaloptimisto since he hasn't replied if you're so kind to respond i'd love to pick your brain. Im 20, grew up half city kid half hunting/being outdoors in nearby hayfork of trinity county. I long for something like the community monk has. Somewhere in the enviornment which I can learn to be self sufficient. I will admit I do not have the skills or knowledge but I'm willing to work hard as shit to learn. Ideally I wanna be self sufficient in the sense, nothing of the animal I harvest goes to waste (such as making my own buckskin clothing etc.) Yet also the last remnants of the dead head community. I know its cliche and people say it waaay too often but I was born in the wrong generation. Didn't know how to describe myself until it was said but in my heart im a true green neck. Half hippie half redneck. Just simply a weird in between. Would love to send monk an email or even just meet him to see if i'd be wanted in the community. Yet i also realize im not special and im sure hes gotten hundreds of emails since this vid went live.

[@m.c.7119]

Monk has got his act together, having grown up as a kid in the Sixties, I was used to being around people with his attitude and outlook who weren’t hippies or living off the grid, but simply country people from where I came. I’m 66 years old and glad to see that all is not lost. Many off-grid inhabitants are lacking his integrity and approach. Long life to you, and may you inspire our youth.

[@d.jwalles9272]

Amen!

[@guttermastersplus5613]

I'm 68 years old, got a 32-ft RV and I would love to become part of that town and just live there and help everybody just live a peaceful life

[@tinaluise9308]

Send him your resume. Good luck

[@CariMachet]

DO IT

[@ginamarie3998]

Same❤

[@orianna1220]

Best of luck, find your community, find the love and share it, I'm 30 wishing ya the best

[@timbrown6629]

How the hell did they get the money to do this?

[@James-ez9gc]

This dude is “THE DUDE!!” TOO COOL, I love his right on the mark perception and experienced vision!✌🏼🕊️🤙🏼. I would love to live out there. 😊

[@phoenix_rising63]

OMG, I'm in love! Seriously my kind of life. I hunt, I garden, I can ,I sew, I prefer home grown , never buy what I can grow, I have no attachment to the internet or phone! I'm too busy sewing, painting, woodworking, crocheting and so much more. My taught me to be self sufficient & that I can do anything and If it breaks ,I'll figure out how to fix it and how to configure what I need to fix it. I don't need a maintenance person I can fix it myself. I work at a motel for 5 years I was housekeeper, office manager, maintenance and security and whatever else they needed. The owners would take month long vacations knowing I took care of things. I stay busy . I doubt that they would even consider me for the homestead challenge because I'm a 61 yr old woman, but I have no health issues, take no prescriptions. I live in Mountains in Pa all my life, mountain folk live different than others. Anyway, enjoyed your video it made my day 😺

[@mfcabrini]

My husband and I lived in a tipi in the Blue Mountains in OR on the Grand Ronde River. John Fogerty from CCR had a few acres with a house on it there. My husband got to play bass with him at the little resort. A group of us from Idaho came there and bought some property. It was a great experience, but homesteading is a tough life, and you have to have the $$$ to stay long term. That's why we had to leave when our baby was born. I have a lot of respect for Native women who raised infants in their tipis. I'm 77 now, and the Forgerty Ranch was for sale a few months ago. Shilo owns a lot of the cabins, and it's mostly hunters and tourists there now.

[@phoenix_rising63]

@mfcabrini thank you for sharing your experience. 💙💜❤️

[@Roguescienceguy]

As you heard. There's still a few eligible bachelors in his community 😉

[@Strafe1x]

Love yr comment keep up the great work

[@wandaalvarez117]

Me too , I agree 💯 I'd love to live in this town ....

[@LOGOS422]

This guy is like an original American Pilgrim. Amazingly self sufficient and productive. That's the mentality and hard work that built America.

[@mawi1172]

Yes! This nation wasn't built off the backs of a few decades of cotton pickers. It took a whole lot more than that! In fact I'd say bringing people here against their will was the worst mistake our forefathers ever made besides raping and spawning with them. Our European heritage is disgraceful, how our "Forefathers" raped nearly all the females they wanted to. How else would nearly every Black person in the USA be only 55% African and 45% Caucasian.??? Our menfolk did that. Yes, women did occasionally have a 'negro in the woodshed' as lecherous men like to accuse and say. Wanda Sykes is the relative of the first Black female land and slave owner in this nation, according to Who Do You Think You Are, a program on public television. Its documented and public FACT. Her ancestors owned slaves. But it happened for more often with the men. They raped ANY slave they wanted. And yes, men raped male slaves too! 😣😣😣. We aren't innocent! 😣😣😣

[@joeeigo9820]

You find this everywhere. Just it probably didn't blow up so much as US has some kind of a Kickstarter environment. Most of those super busy people tend not to go public with their accomplishments. Too busy to talk

[@eliotness107]

I sent this guy an email even though i am not a US resident, i just to wish him the best in life and encourage him to keep the lifestyle going for generations to come

[@NimaRazavi]

Did you get a response?

[@netizenz7182]

@@NimaRazavi Probably not, good luck dealing with the US administration, this guy can let you live there but you need a way to come first.

[@Orblinkluv]

​@@netizenz7182 they didn't say they want to come here

[@netizenz7182]

@Orblinkluv sure

[@toxic-o1u]

@@netizenz7182 tourist visa

[@johnrajtar9829]

I'm becoming a world traveler ,without ever leaving my recliner . It's fantastic to see these little known places ,and the way people are experiencing a lifestyle ,that's not full of drama ,or petty differences. If I could afford to move , this town is where I would want to be .

[@paulamorris3138]

THIS GUY IS BRILLIANT! So interesting! and shame on the government that burned people out 😡😡😡😡😡

[@leehudson8202]

When dude said he moved out here after Jerry died I lost my mind. Love this dude!

[@barbforrest6026]

same. At first I thought his sweatshirt was a Dead shirt, realized it wasn't and then he mention Jerry!!!

[@Nicole215]

Who is Jerry?

[@leehudson8202]

@ Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.

[@redwoodrebelgirl3010]

May Jerry rest in Peace. ❤️ May Phil rest in peace. ❤️ God Bless the Dead & all the Heads. 💗

[@yoyo9001]

Thanks! This the best video for me bro. I love what monks got going on up there. I’m totally down and already sent him email with contact etc…. Thanks brother Peter much love.

[@rgess4517]

One of my favorite videos to watch and I have been watching KZbin for a long long time. I absolutely love their lifestyle. This is beautiful.

[@zc4905]

Just because we don’t agree with each other’s opinions, doesn’t mean we can’t all be friends. We’re all brothers and sisters in this world. Respect goes a long ways, and trust is for a lifetime. Honesty and integrity, be kind to your fellow human

[@Empires.Graveyard]

*I DON’T KNOW YOU PERSONALLY MONK, BUT I WISH I DID! YOUR AN AMAZING DUDE!*

[@marciaormsby5430]

Monk is just amazing, love his spirit! His place is beautiful, wish you all the best from Jamaica!

[@sirchristopher7684]

This guy may be the most productive person of our time.

[@apolloplanb5209]

Monk has litterly thought of everything. No corners were cut in the creation and maintenance of his beautiful town. I've never seen someone accomplish what Monk has, jaw-dropping impressiveness! This man doesn't lack integrity, fortitude, and know-how, what a well-rounded, solid dude!!!

[@tomg4904]

how does he afford all this?

[@ambersmith6517]

@@tomg4904 wolf gang?

[@eileenrussell226]

One of my best friends is monk and he is a badass and amazing friend! So glad he made this video 🎉

[@Dfthg-bz3hp]

​@tomg4904 grows weed and keeps his mouth shut when he encountered cartel nefarious activities in those hillsides. The rot didn't happen overnight.

[@bradleymenezes6196]

Trust fund ​@@tomg4904

[@melanieharris5595]

Praying for a safe surgery for Mr Monk🙏🏾❤️

[@JayKennedy-vr5ej]

Jesus help mr monk through his surgery and speedy recovery I am very interested to know more about where you guys live I want to live somewhere like this

[@catholiccrusader5328]

@@JayKennedy-vr5ej amen.

[@Gforeveryone]

How can I double like 😢

[@ulrikbaltzer8020]

What a beautiful human being. He reminded me we need even more compassion in this world.

[@NimaRazavi]

Very well said brother. He is an amazing human being.

[@johndillinger1918]

@@NimaRazaviAmericans in the West are like this.. the true Americans

[@catherinecarr3506]

💯

[@TheJakeCorcoran]

One of my favorite vids from you so far, Monk needs to start his own channel I’m so into it

[@featheredcoyote5477]

Family of 3 living off grid here in northern Indiana. No plumbing, no well, no electricity from the outside world. Been at it for 3.5 yrs and Monk is correct, the simple life is in the city. Cutting firewood, being out in the elements, and stripping yourself from many of life's conveniences, is mentally and physically for the those with grit. Favorite interview so far, Peter!

[@mr.peanut344]

Downtown Elkhart? 🤷🏽‍♂️🍻🤠

[@featheredcoyote5477]

@mr.peanut344 Out in the country Fremont, In.👍

[@muccia7328]

"I'd do anything and I'd go all night" fantastic attitude and energy! Love this!

[@cindiq4154]

I am going to show my husband Jim this video I am sure he will be sending Monkey a resume. Jim would be an asset to this community he has unlimited skills plumbing carpenter cocreate electrical heavy equipment farming outdoorsmen etc.

[@steveww07]

please DM me once your husband has moved to Monks place. Thanks.

[@tedm4932]

Have you tried to get in touch with Monk ?

[@Deneve76]

One of your best reports… what an amazing guy, and so much respect for the way you let him shine in his enthusiasm. 💪🏼 I’ve been a fan of your channel since day one and love all your reports. 🙏🏼 And I need to get a cap like yours…😃 Greetings from Holland 🇳🇱

[@janearothfeld]

My husband and I live off-grid in southern Colorado. This community is next level...next level. Really, really inspiring. Thank you, Peter, for bringing this info to us and for your open mind and respectful attitude. It is a breath of fresh air.

[@tedm4932]

I think you & husband would like it better there.

[@janearothfeld]

@tedm4932 Having a whole community to work with would make things alot easier!

[@janearothfeld]

@noself7889 San Luis

[@barbforrest6026]

I'm on the western slope.

[@janearothfeld]

@barbforrest6026 Do you live off-grid too?

[@secretwatcher9922]

I know I come from outback Queensland Australia but I could seriously live here. This is an absolute little peice of heaven on Earth & belive me the pub puts any outback Aussie pub to shame. This little town has the potential to be a great little community filled with great characters, truly fantastic.

[@LaraSierra28]

Same. I was just reminded of my time in Cape York, where the pubs are definitely more gnarly and the characters a bit more wild!

[@TEPO--]

"Moved out here after Jerry died". Love you Sir, your shared vision of you, your wife, history and values. Smiles to you from some soul "family". Tara

[@lisaparlberg1581]

Hello Praying this place snd its gard working people are safe ftom the latest CA fires. Please update..

[@richardmorgan2679]

Prayers and love to Monk for quick healing with his surgery. That’s a big one. ❤

[@ShellShock11C]

Surgery? Where did he mention that?

[@atimko123]

1:05:00

[@michelefreitas4762]

I know people who had it done, not easy recovery.

[@jeffconley819]

Man I got that scheduled for Jan 28th. Pretty nervous about it . Heard mostly good things and a few that didn’t like it.

[@richardmorgan2679]

@@jeffconley819 wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@c-barsadventures4135]

I lived in my car for 6 months. It changed me forever. Lost everything I had including my home. My career. My belongings. Tools. Vehicles. Everything. I left with my old saturn ion, my dog, and what I could carry. I was broke. I was depressed. I was it all. Moved into a camper with a friend, started a college course, they let me take my dog EVERY day so she wasn't in the hot camper. My class knew my story and absolutely helped me improve my mindset. Then I went back to my vehicle and traveled across the country. I'm in a new home now. New vehicle. New career. I'm not wealthy, but I'm making it. But boy, I don't forget it and miss many aspects of the freedom. It's not the simple life as he said. Mosquitoes, rain for days, scorching dangerous temperatures in a hot vehicle. It took a lot of energy just to survive. Made my way to live with Momma and got started on the other side of the country.

[@seekay1876]

Great word! Keep going you got this ❤

[@dankadesign7462]

Thanks for sharing .Well done.Ypu did great.And your dog is great too.❤

[@beandipp79]

write a book--- for real!! Your story is fascinating!!!!

[@CLance-mo7bo]

HOW IS YOUR FUR BABY!!!AND HOW IS YOUR MOMA??❤

[@c-barsadventures4135]

@CLance-mo7bo They're both doing great. Mom is still just 57 and Doggo is 10, thankfully both healthy and happy. Thanks, best wishes for yourself!

[@philenglish8916]

Monk needs to contact Titus to come homestead in Ca. I would gladly live in that neighborhood. Thank you Peter for uncovering awesome people in our country. It gives me hope.

[@tedm4932]

That's a great ideal ! I think Titus would love it there then where he's at !!!

[@kayty6673]

This is the best informative video I have seen in years. I truly enjoyed every second. Thank you both so much

[@susanturner9023]

So interesting. As a 55 year old deadhead I’m loving this video! It was a great time to be young and the culture was fun loving,sharing, and team work. What a community they created! 🕊️❤️

[@Sidenseen1]

The best KZbin video I've seen in years... what a special person he is. I respect the lives and the community built

[@kellyemann82]

I envy these people. These are the people I want on my side. 🇺🇸 We need more of this. Love it!

[@NimaRazavi]

Same here.

[@SurviveEvadeResistEscape]

This highly-skilled, multi-talented man, Monk, is super impressive; a genuine model for men everywhere! Bravo!

[@2many2choose]

A little off the subject but.. Until now I had not realized that your wife, Natalia edits these videos. So this thumb up 👍 and thank you for making this video is directed towards Natalia, thank you for your beautiful professionalism. Not a second of this video is wasted time, nor is it rushed produced with fast hot edits. So I guess I'm saying, Bravo 👏

[@nataliasantenello]

Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it 🤗

[@2many2choose]

@@nataliasantenello well deserved 👏

[@jessekendall4658]

@@nataliasantenello You and Peter make a great team! Congrats on all the success, all the best!

[@RamblesBrambles]

What a beautiful part of the US, would love to have a beer at that bar someday

[@fairebianca]

@@nataliasantenello Natalia, I always want to thank you for your beautiful editing work. People don't realize all the work you do behind the scenes to edit Peter's film footage, add music, etc. to create these videos. I hope you are enjoying the Florida winters! We don't miss shoveling snow. 😎🌞🌇

[@LavenderLori406]

I'm glad to hear he's buying it all up and doing serious heavy vetting of new folks. I hope it stays that way forever anon.

[@Apocaloptimisto]

Even more awesome that he's open to creative financing, caretaking type gigs, and making the area a possibility for the right people. It's so common for well off folks to buy places like that and just fence it all off.

[@LavenderLori406]

@Apocaloptimisto yes it is. This was fun to watch!

[@americandissident8245]

I’ve been looking for an off grid community. Im 36 years old and debt free, i work in the oilfields and grew up on a farm in Oklahoma and I’m trying to get the hell out of here. Thank you Peter for giving me a direction. I’m definitely going to look into this location

[@jewcyk8268]

I live only 2 hours away, it's not the dreamscape the video made it out to be.

[@americandissident8245]

@@jewcyk8268I’m not looking for a dreamscape, I’m looking for a different way of life because 80 hours a week in the oilfields pays great but it’s not living.

[@MsCGarnica]

​@@jewcyk8268you want to deter people obviously

[@mitchell_w]

@@jewcyk8268 just curious why is that?

[@americandissident8245]

⁠​⁠@@jewcyk8268 i’m not looking for a dreamscape, I’m looking for a different way of life because an 80 hour work week isn’t a way to live

[@debrarittenhouse8137]

Love what you've done & doing. Wish I was young again I'd love to join the community! All the best to all❣

[@terrirussell7909]

I live off grid in Oregon, we have one horse which is mine,14 Wolfe doges nine ducks 5 geese 60 bunnies 70 chickens 10 cats and everything that's here has been rescued. That includes me and my family. Living off grid is the best thing I have ever done.you have given me visions of future things loved your video, thank you monk

[@kohlcutler4456]

Where about in Oregon?

[@noahboat580]

How do you manage power? It fascinates me how people can produce power/electricity with what you got

[@noahziegler3478]

Bro, this isn't homesteading. This is Town'steading this guy's on boss level. You'll get there. I'm trying to get to your level. We'll done.

[@garystevens1044]

I’ve been through there before way back when it was a logging road with big ass rocks and your vehicle had to be 4 wheel drive or else you weren’t making it out.. but the old cemetery up way in there now that was interesting probably the oldest cemetery in cal.

[@mandipai]

High five Terri! You may want to look into rescuing Guinea pigs. They don’t burrow, so they’re great for vegetation maintenance and more. Happy homesteading 🌺

[@NMOBCbrother]

Great to hear the truth about country living. It is not easy in any way. The road to real wilderness is paved with folks who tried it and failed.

[@jasminerosepetal]

LOVE THIS, the Diggers & Dead connections!!! Back in 1967, the Diggers wanted to bring the movement from the West Coast to the East Coast. I was introduced to the Diggers, who set up a crash pad in Central Square Cambridge, and hung out with them frequently. One day they invited me to join on the Boston Common to start Love-ins. About 6 of us went to the common area near the Park Street Station and invited everyone we saw to join us on the common the following Sunday. Every weekend the numbers grew. The common was filled with people of all ages just grooving together including lots of Vietnam Vets. Even members of the Hell's Angels joined us. Before long people were gathering daily. As it grew, society became more distressed and demanded action. Within a month, the Crash Pad was "busted." The false news on local media was a great awakening for me. A march was initiated leading from the Boston Common to Harvard Square as a protest making both areas Hippie Mecca's. The numbers continued regardless of the police assualts. The people spoke, history was made! It was truly a sad day when Sharon Tate was murdered by Manson and his Clan leaving its ugly stain on the Hippie peace movement. Sadly, the Love-in's had become smoke-in's then, drug-in's. Times, they were a-changing. The culture was quickly changing faster than the original intentions could stop :(

[@koleksonpaite2186]

What an awesome guy he is. I absolutely love it. This is such a place I want to have. I am very jealous of the people who live here. Love from India.

[@AntoinetteCourtois]

Very awesome! I live on top of a mesa in the wilderness high desert in AZ.. ALONE! I have invited many but no one wants to live like I do... my husband lives in NV because that's where his job is. He comes home for vacation and works with me on everything I can't do by myself. I love it here and though I'm close to Snowflake, AZ it takes me an hour to get there. 9mi of rough road takes 40min to get to paved road on a good day... winters if it snows all bets on going to tow are off... been her 26yrs. Kudos to you all!

[@Psychiatricnerd]

You’re a brave woman. I live in the valley and couldn’t imagine living that remote in Arizona. Good for you!

[@ThePWNDR]

Sad that you will one day be incapacitated and no one will be able to reach you to help.

[@Dusty136]

Im in buckeye, I can help you out if needed

[@conniegomez1321]

want roommates and a Beagle??

[@johnnyonetake9249]

Thats awesome. ..im definitely jelous and trying to do the same thing

[@AngelsxTV]

This Dude is Such a Real one , Peter is speachless

[@dertythegrower]

Speech has 2 E's, Angelsx 😅

[@Sutcliffe371]

The guy never shut up lol

[@Beloadi420]

@@Sutcliffe371 lol he’s being interviewed?

[@KWAHU93]

@@Sutcliffe371 real 🤡

[@handle-h5m]

the word "speech" doesn't have an 'a'

[@michaelbbb2271]

What a humble generous man who thinks of others . Love how the guy and others live so peaceful and wonderful nature the best I ever seen

[@MegaJmfg]

What an amazing guy and place! What he has created up there is exactly what the world needs more of. Unfortunately I fear people will try and destroy this and the thought breaks my heart. Good luck and Gods speed!

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

Sonoma County, where I live, is nowhere close to being this organized or well run. I co-built a river rock fireplace that I thought was beautiful but that rock fireplace in the saloon is stunning! Monk is 100% accurate about second homes and vacation homes killing a community. Thanks Peter… fun to see that people can still homestead here.

[@spyrovsgnorg5055]

y'know makes me think. Vacation homes = it just turns into tahoe.

[@bizygirl1]

@@spyrovsgnorg5055100%

[@liveyrdream]

This is awesome. We have been conditioned to believe that we can not live unless we depend on the system, this man and those in this community proves that we can truly be self sufficient. Thanks for such a wonderful and impactful video.👏🙌

[@End3rWi99in]

This guy is independently (very) wealthy. It helps a whole lot that he has the resources to afford all of this stuff. We're well conditioned to believe that, because it's true for most people.

[@DeltaQueenMississippi]

He IS dependent on the system. Everything he was his from the systems.. from his parts, containers, textiles, guns, fuel to almost everything... humans are a species that are community based and inter-dependent. That's just our animals... line ants and bees. Without the system supporting him, he would be living very very very rough. But this man is amazing!

[@ninairish763]

It’s all by design and has deliberately programmed out of us because the more dependent on the system the easier to control!

[@shelleypilcher3812]

When the collapse happens do you see a slew of people headed out easily to invade your area?

[@vickijohnson9367]

@@shelleypilcher3812Listen closely to what he said. Have you ever been to real wilderness without infrastructure of any kind? The 8 billion will quickly go back to what it was, 750 million globally, without industrial agriculture. What is the percentage of wild animals on the earth, versus the animals we cultivate? The majority of humans will die off, on this “Planet Of The Humans” watch for free on KZbin. All of modern civilization post fossil fuels is the 7.5 billion humans damage, in a mere 200 YEARS🎯 Unsustainable, and the billionaires know this fact.

[@birgittalagerstrom6264]

That guy Monk is something els. Oh my. Nature is the most healing thing. ❤

[@sherylarce7380]

I am loving this video! I’m a single 58 yr old female RN who is looking to retire early and for years have been researching tiny homes, homesteading and such. I happen to live in Southern Oregon and just a tiny little lot that you can barely even fit a tiny home on in town is nearly 200k. I love the idea of a safe, friendly, clean and hard working community that helps one another. It’s exactly what I’ve been longing for. I don’t need much. I long to live simply, without a lot of useless stuff and spend my time outdoors growing healthy food, hiking with my dogs and improving my homestead. I know forest fires must be a huge problem there. We have them every year. But there’s always going to be risks. This gentleman has done an amazing job creating a beautiful community!! Hit me up. I’d love to talk to him. 😊 PS: I named my cat Monkey and is nickname is Monk and Monkey Monk.

[@johnhannahM2.0]

Kudos to Monk. It takes a lot of perseverance to do all that.

[@pbjabq]

What a gift of gab Monk has! So enjoyed the history and joy you can see in his love of life. Thank you!

[@tedm4932]

Yes, he never stops ! Amazing, all he knows !

[@opc8120]

This is straight up the coolest thing I've ever seen.

[@stevemartin9200]

It is so good that you went and interviewed this gentleman. I remember living on a place in Oregon called The Ranch. It has so many old old hippies on it. They’re most all gone now. Living off grid is nothing that people dream about. When you’re totally off grid it’s hard hard work. And I loved every minute of it. Being away from civilization is like a vacation every day of your life. I plan on visiting Cecilville this spring or early summer. I hope I get to meet Monk. Since I’m retired maybe I’ll hang out a while and help out around. Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@rickeeeddleman5614]

His statement of "rudimentary" is an understatement. This is hard-work! Great statement about folks wanting the easy-life....trust me - it ain't easy. Thanks for yet another one!

[@sonnywong001]

that was great. This part of Northern CA is amazing and savage. Shout out to MONK and everyone living out there!

[@madmoose2303]

Cool f***ing dude. I wish him and the other residents much prosperity.