Spring! A Week in the Sugar Bush

[@francoisrouquette4844]

hello Shawn, i am a 26 years old guy from France and i have been following your adventures for more than six years now. your videos always brings to me such joy and peace, thank you for that. To what you just said about loving being alone in the nature, i relate so very much. I have always been attracted to this lifestyle. Recently started working as a carpenter after five years studying philosophy, i can't help but thinking you inspired me somehow. Thank you again and bless you all.

[@Sjels17]

Good luck and have fun learning carpentry. It always seemed like a very nice profession. Hope you too one day can live the lifestyle you adore

[@TheRancherAndTheWife]

very cool, we have family in Ispagnac that we want to come visit our ranch :)

[@williamrhea3535]

Tell you what I learned, I learned that despite what my wife thinks about it, I am not crazy for wanting to be in the woods camping all by my self. In the mountains of Colorado there is no better place to just sit by the fire and listen to the forest talk to you. Thank you so much for sharing your quiet times in the woods.

[@sumanpai9473]

We love you lonely man and his family! Dont doubt that in that cabin in your head! More power to you and God bless you you are the ultimate inspiration..the sage who built a cabin and also taught us by example through the most eloquent silence.

[@pamelalee1841]

Your videos are where I come to experience SERENITY!

[@robinshay9180]

Shawn, if you have ever heard the phrase, that person has an “old soul”, then you will understand why you love what you do. When I watch what you do in your videos it remind me of the pioneer days. You have created a pioneer mind set. Getting back to nature so to speak. Many who watch you, and love what you have accomplished, are “old souls” too. Being alone and loving it is a byproduct of an old soul. Embrace it because, that dash between our birth year and our death year is shorter than most believe. Make your dash count! Anyone who might consider you to be anti-social just might be a bit envious. 😉

[@drivermyers]

Hello Robin Shay, I love your message and you’re exactly right. I couldn’t have said it any better !

[@andrewhenneberry9765]

Proud of the maple syrup being freshly made.

[@Melia.N]

hi, i´m a nurse from the east of germany, i love friday and saturday. Not only for its weekend, but hoping to see you and cali in the nature and your work in the surrounding area, its relaxing time with tea or coffee (sorry for my english.. too long ago..lol) i hear and read what you say about your opinions of being alone in nature with cali, enjoy the nature and her scent, the slight noises and everything arrounds you, no civilization. Its not important what we think about your opinions, we have to respect them. I´m not alone with this meaning. I admire your courage, patience, balance, you have the chance to live your dream in this wonderfull nature. best wishes for you and cali

[@Ad_venture666]

Sehr schön geschrieben,100% richtig. Gruß aus Hamburg 👍🏻

[@mahmoudmustafa3784]

❤

[@Melia.N]

@@Ad_venture666 Dankeschön und Grüße aus Sachsen-Anhalt zurück

[@Melia.N]

@@mahmoudmustafa3784 ❤

[@azdesertrat9104]

Being self-reliant is NEVER a flaw. If anything, it is a gift from God! Embrace it! I wish my country (USA) had more men like you. I was raised that NOTHING is free and you have to work hard for what you have and want, and I have. That's called a good work ethic! Something the youth in my country have lost long ago.

[@SJC49]

America is doomed unless you find a way to embrace the core values of so many of your ancestors, any ethnicity.

[@carlziegler146]

Being alone with nature, nothing like it. Thanks for sharing

[@PandaLife-lp8kn]

.....at one with Nature and God.

[@janhyde9620]

@@PandaLife-lp8kn yes, I agree….one with God and nature! There is nothing like it! Love it when I go to my cabin on 5 acres in the foothills of the Ozark mountains!❤ Dallas girl here and retired nurse.

[@philmxxx]

With so respect from your livestyle Shawn 💯👍 Thanks for all your Videos and your content , it gives me so mutch energie ,week for week🙏🙏🙏

[@jameshobby1525]

@@PandaLife-lp8kn Oh yes jesus is comin back it will be wonderful

[@jameshobby1525]

@@janhyde9620 Praise the Lord he is doing so much for the children of Gaza at the moment

[@Martin_HD28]

I too am most at peace when I am alone. Like you, I can't explain. I just find socializing exhausting and basically stressful. Keep being true to yourself and never feel like you have to explain your feelings of solidarity to your audience. Those of us who have been following you know exactly who you are and we look forward to what this channel brings to each of our lives.

[@MichaelDeClerck-l5z]

I am grateful that you share your life with us. It is a peaceful reassurance when I can tune into the next episode that life is good in spite of the chaos in the world dynamics. Friday morning with a good cup of coffee, my own dogs, and watching you and Cali is a great start to the day ahead. Give Cali a BIG SMOOCH from Mike & Ronnie. GOD BLESS.

[@TheRancherAndTheWife]

well put, a nice break from the outside world!

[@bobbievann5317]

I love that you are just that way. I am the same way, but just not out in the wilderness, though I’d love to be. I love being by myself with my dogs. I’d rather be around my dogs than people any day. I’m so proud of you, you’re living your dream. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@elizabethjohnson475]

My thoughts as I watch this 'young' man work to his heart's delight; at 67 now, I have faith my husband and I will get that homestead land soon, and like Abraham and Sara, our strength and power will be renewed for the challenge set before us! Shawn your motives to drastically improve your health are fantastic. I pray for that in my own marriage. I need a challenge at my age and health. Regards to Canada the True North from far north California

[@JimKernix]

It's not a flaw - I too think being alone in the woods is amazing, or more aptly put is comforting and peaceful!

[@Vamppas]

Our cat loves watching your videos. Any other videos does not caught her attention like yours. Cheers from Finland.

[@ninamaste]

This is my cat's favourite KZbin chanel too. I think he enjoys watching Cali 😄

[@MSjackiesaunders]

I love watching Cali roll in the snow! Good luck with the maple syrup making.

[@pekkakoski6595]

Happy dogs are great to watch. Cali is one.

[@jeanculey4480]

Hi Shawn…. Watching for many years from South Africa…Nothing wrong with your lifestyle… I’m sure you will find many feel the same.. It’s never boring….Be safe.. enjoy your days…

[@darrendavidsonoutdoors]

I totally understand being happier alone in the outside. I do that as well. I'm too independent and too stubborn to ask for help a lot of the times.

[@jonrandall4005]

You really should concider wearing some form of leg protection when operating your chainsaw, nobody ever expects to suffer an acident but being on your own and in a very remote location you would greatly increase your survival chances with proper protective equipment. Just a thought.

[@cmbtgenie]

Hey Shawn, back in October my wife died october 27th and a few days prior i decided to try the carnivore diet. Ive always been fit served a decade in the forces played rugby and boxed. Anyways after dealing with ptsd and then taking care of my wife for 22 months with cancer i did gain a lot of weight and fell out of shape. Ive tried a lot of diets. But afrer listening to Jordan peterson and his daughter i gave carnivore a shot. So i was 268.8 the day i started October 23rd 2023 and now i am 230 March 10 2024...what i did was eat a small fry steak in the am eggs for lunch and supper was steak and apsaragus and broccoli steamed. I did that for almost 6 weeks and dropped 28 pounds. Then i added fish chicken and lean ground beef. One meal i make is lean ground beef add celery onion hot sauce 2 cans of beans and spirces summer savery spicey pepper medley pepper and that was like a treat 2x a week for lunch still very lean tho. I also use Broya chicken broth in all my cooking. Anyways interesting you are starting the carnivore diet im not 100% strict but ill say the weight absolutely falls off. Cheers from Nova Scotia.

[@arthenry498]

Well, it IS your life, and it should be lived the way YOU like it. And for some reason, I love being in the wings here, coming along with you. I could never do all this physically, myself. BUT, through you, I can see that it CAN and DOES get done. And I enjoye this very much. I learn many many things here. And I enjoy your whole family. I feel they are ideal and wish there were more and more like them in this world. I thank you Shawn. For being YOU, and sharing YOU with me. You have enriched MY life beyond belief, thank youl AND your family.

[@stephenreiner1523]

Most people don't know what a sugar bush is. It's a stand of maples that usually is around up to 100 sugar maples in close proximity to each other. It will produce thousands of gallons of sap in the process of making maple syrup and maple candles. Usually maple leaves made from the granulate left from boiling. Dairy farms in the area where I live in NY usually are the ones who have sugarin shacks.

[@Sanity_Faire]

Interesting!

[@amyward7976]

I loved this video! I loved watching Cali in the snow I loved watching Harvest the tree I love watching you processing the syrup and Listening to you explain your garden plans You look healthy and happy!

[@truduni2216]

Your Fur baby is so beautiful. My husband and I really enjoy watching what you do how you do things. Lots of days with him having stage 4 cancer. We sit and we watch your shows and other shows. It's so peaceful and serene where you're at. Thank you for sharing the glimpses of your life with us. God bless, plz keep them coming.

[@marianfrances4959]

🙏💝🕊

[@truduni2216]

@marianfrances4959 tysvm . Each day we get is a blessed one.

[@Esoj.]

Honestly what I like about your channel so much is how much variance there is in your content, it never gets boring. There is always something new to learn about and it's great. I agree with you for the most part on preferring to spend time alone. I love being able to do things on my own terms without having someone else's input all the time, maybe that's a bit selfish but it is what it is lol. But I also need time with my friends to socialize and get out of my head a bit. But afterward I need more alone time to recharge my social batteries hah, I guess it's all about finding our own personal balance that suits us best. And more importantly, finding our people, those we enjoy spending time with. Thanks for the video, Shawn. PS: I don't think Cali is the only one who got more fit after all that hiking in the US 💪🏻💪🏻 keep on keeping on 👍🏻

[@M.S.7.9.]

I love waching cabin in the snow, making fire and live in nature.. Cali is the star!

[@goodguy6352]

Always tie up the dog when cutting down trees. I’ve saw dogs panic when trees are felling with near misses.

[@stlrsmike]

I go camping by myself whenever possible, just sitting and taking in the tranquility.

[@AUNTFRED]

I love ALL of your videos. I always learn something. Thanks, and we'll see you soon!

[@fionalozinski9211]

I think many things are "not exciting" in every life; things that are simple, peaceful, pleasurable are fulfilling and bring joy, but are rarely exciting. But, please don't mistake "not exciting" for "not interesting". What you do, how you do it, how you accomplish difficult tasks on your own - these things are incredibly interesting. I learn so much from each of your videos, and then use that to some degree in my own journey to greater self reliance. So thank you, and keep being you,

[@TheRancherAndTheWife]

perfectly put

[@sandrastacey2285]

This video was not boring. It’s calming watching you live your self reliant life. 🇦🇺

[@loragunning5394]

As the creator of a You Tube channel with 2.17 million subscribers, I don't think you need to explain or apologize to anyone about the content of your videos. I think your subscribers understand why you do what you do and I am certain many of us feel the way you do: that we would rather be alone in the woods, living off the bounty of the land to the best of our ability, learning every day how to harmonize ourselves to the natural cycles of nature. I know I do! But for whatever reasons, many of us cannot live the life you have chosen, and so in some ways I guess we fulfill our wants vicariously through you. For myself, advancing age and it's associated health issues, as well as a lack of financial means, keeps me from following along your path. When I left SoCal in the mid-70's and migrated to the Pacific Northwest, my hope was to buy myself a few acres and build myself a small log cabin...I had everything I needed to accomplish that dream except money with which to buy myself some land. I was young, strong, energetic, fairly knowledgeable about woodcraft, all I needed (or so I thought at the time) was enough money to acquire some land. It never happened. As John Lennon so aptly said "Life is what happens when you are making other plans." I think that many of us among your subscribers have similar stories, which plays a big part in why we enjoy watching you fulfill your dreams.

[@jackkeeble9272]

Thank you for sharing your story and your thoughts. God bless you my friend.

[@myaloy]

James, the last section of the video was exactly me. I was born in 19 40s. I used to run away from classes to wander in nearby hills bushes and wildflowers and be by myself for hours. I really envy you. Life has chosen a different path for me. Army, family, business, and very little time to wander out in nature alone. In the last 10-15 years I started hiking the PCT in small sections and all by myself with some nights backpacking. It became my passion. People ask me: Aren'e you afraid, don't you feel lonely? On the contrary. I also started some overlapping as hiking started to be more difficult. Again, all by self in secluded places. I live in California and in Israel where I have 1/2 an acre and I love working in the yard for hours. It gives me so much satisfaction. I still have a dream to purchase a small cabin somewhere in the woods and live there for a good portion of the year, and do something similar to what you do of course I don't have the strength and skills you have, but I still can do many things, growing my own food, building simple things and enjoying being alone in nature, sweating and full of joy. Enjoy your life Moshe

[@AndreStjules-js7ed]

I know I just like watching you do what you do being by yourself and teaching us what you do and how you do it is a lifetime of Education that you can't get for free but here you are giving it to us for free and I really appreciate that

[@Bakerybeach]

This is one of my favorite episodes thus far!

[@threepurrs]

What a beautiful area… tapping the trees is wonderful. Your dog is really handsome… and your best buddy 💕

[@carleverett7539]

great video Shawn, and I love this style of your content, please don't feel that there is not much going on in this video, there is loads to learn even in the smallest details of watching someone doing something just for themselves, the quality of the work is what is important to me :)

[@c.rogers____]

To have peace of mind ..... is a great gift.

[@Anderbender]

Callie is one dog that totally undestands Camera framing!

[@listcheck]

her hips getting a lil aged

[@kingrafa3938]

*Cali

[@PandaLife-lp8kn]

Born to be a Diva in the Wild!

[@jaumemiravitlles3001]

Nice, quiet episode, Shawn. Thanks !

[@shelleykienel2454]

Your videos are always amazing. You be you. Thats what I love about you. Its something I never got to do, and watching you get to enjoy the outdoors and cabin helps my inner peace. Thank you for sharing it.

[@kathysalkeldbonilla6541]

I loved this video, so nice to have you back!

[@sassandsavvy007]

Joy and quality time can't be calculated in $, it's priceless ❤️

[@cafedeltransit]

For me personally Shawn your videos are always great,a Man after my own heart.

[@shellypontz4155]

Your video was awesome! I admire the life you are living, doing it your way. Many blessings to you.

[@annh9225]

Is that a beautiful white pine Shawn? Will you mill it and make it into beautiful furniture please? You are such a talented gentleman, and I only wish I could physically watch you at work, and learn! BRAVO!

[@MaryRobertson-sh4nb]

Shawn I enjoy all your shows and I totally agree with your outlook on being alone🌝 I dont like crowds and etc Not everyone does. I love animals and quiet .Nothing wrong with that. It’s so good seeing you with Cali it takes me back to my dog Sammie. I miss him so much Thanks so much for sharing your life with Cali She’s so precious!! Mary from N.H.

[@167curly]

And she likes making snow angels too!

[@markgilley4176]

You Found A Way To Make Yourself Happy.

[@steveshepard7935]

Great video Shawn! Its good to see you back doing your thing. I can relate to how you feel.

[@AlexandreBoisvert-n1q]

Hey Shawn! Did you know you can use smaller diameter drill when you tap your trees? You will get the same ammount of water but on the long term it will be much easier on your trees. We've been doing it for 20 some years in québec. And yeah I am 100% with you when comes to people😅 nothing wrong with you!!

[@JackieWicks-e8j]

You do You……cause we love watching…all that you do…. No matter what it is! Give Cali a big hug around the neck… I just love her!

[@rumaniaurbina5979]

We follow you because we love your life, love you, your family, and all the things you do. Make no apologies SHAWN please. Your way of life surrounded by nature, and all the projects you do, bring peace to many of us, and we enjoy your videos.

[@tfnewby8153]

Never apologize for being you Shawn. Do what you love and enjoy life 👍

[@garrycarlyle4429]

Cut back suger in any form and salt the 2 worst things you can ues reduce as much as you can

[@sk.honfleur4033]

Willkommen zurück. Schön, wieder etwas von Ihnen zu hören, das macht Freude. Viele Grüße aus Deutschland NRW Münsterland 👋🤗👍

[@jamesweichinger1792]

Ty Shawn for another year here . Love the channel….. I always look forward to your videos.

[@karenjacobi5809]

I totally get that being alone brings you comfort & happiness. Being in your environment just makes it better!! Enjoy your life!!

[@enuhsolrac]

There are so few things we really need! But so immense are the imaginaries. You don't need nothing more man ! You live your life and is is all you need. Congratulations from Brasil.

[@stanfordlemieux3243]

I loved this video. You certainly don't have to apologize. I think I understand your love for being and doing things alone. I must admit you have taken it farther than I have and all the power to you. Take care and be safe, you, your family and Cali.

[@Shawn-o4z8y]

Great channel! Been watching ever since you were building the first homestead!

[@wowo29]

That's ok if you're active, especially from fruit and honey

[@steveschnatz790]

I have not had any carbohydrates in 7 years and I am thriving my health is top-notch

[@JCGlory]

I went keto in 2017 .. love it .. I have had sugar 2 times, meaning white sugar in a desert ., my body hated it , , without sugar , The way my body feels now , I care more about that , and the distinct feeling of carbs and sugar in diet , is not good , yet I would ot have known the difference, if I would not have gone keto . Its my lifestyle now , Im older 56 ,. I am glad I have removed sugar , dont crave it and , what I love is that if I do have a piece of fruit , I eat a little as though its candy, I cant stand sugar sweet at all . My diet become cleaner and cleaner naturally because when we remove carbs we also remove processed/// .. I am proud of thatbecause growing up nin the 70's and 80's all the processed junk I was fed, was just poison..

[@szneka12]

I've had 300-400g of carbohydrates every day for the past 10+ years and I am thriving, my health is also top-notch.

[@steveschnatz790]

@@JCGlory bless God good for you

[@steveschnatz790]

@@JCGlory my wife and I started this lifestyle in 2018 it has been wonderful glad to hear your story

[@bbayerit]

Shawn, you're not really alone; you've got Cali with you! She the yin to your yang - blessed.

[@grahammild5108]

You are an extraordinary human in this era. Your work ethic is off the charts. Thank you for the inspiration. Cheers!

[@aquariusdebra]

I love your life ❤ I know you have worked very hard to get to your happy place 😊 All the power to you .

[@RanknResourceful]

Love your videos (on both channels). Thank you for sharing your experience with the world!

[@jamesrbretz]

Make no apology for living with the land. Watching you do that is inspiring and never boring! That is why I watch your videos. Thank You. Harrisburg, PA, USA

[@rzrabbit]

"Live and Let Live" That was heartfelt Shaun, in your humbleness you must know how much you give back to the world, to the people, to the animals, to the land, to your legacy. Peace be with you always. 🌲🌿🌳🌱🍃

[@JasonMcCann841]

Nothing wrong with being yourself and enjoying what you love. All you need are the ones that matter!

[@austincoombs8927]

I find no matter what you post it’s very peaceful, informative, and relaxing. I love watching what you do and wish/hope I can do that someday. You’re teaching me that I need to start using the land I have for productivity instead of just a yard. I’m hoping this year my garden will do better than the last. Thank you

[@donnamaben775]

Just love your video's. It doesn't matter what you don't do. Its never dull or boring and Cali well she's plain quirky like you.

[@jasonburly1590]

I always get lots of inspiration from watching your channel, thanks for that. Glad to see you and Cali doing well, cheers.

[@nitabourne3042]

HI SHAWN AND CALLIE!! I THINK YOU HAVE AN OLD PIONEER SPIRIT THAT DRIVES YOU FOR PURITY OF FOODS AND NATURAL HOMESTEADS. IT'S MARVELOUS TO SEE EVERY STEP, EVEN THOUGH LABOR INTENSIVE. I FIND IT WORTH IT IN THE END. CALLIE IS AN OUTDOOR DOG NOW AND ADAPTS TO HER CLIMATE. LOVE SEEING THE SCENERIES AND YOUR PROGRESS. WELL, NEVER DULL THANKS FOR SHARING AND PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY ❤️ 🙏

[@michill917]

When I was a kid, the thing I looked foward to on Saturday's were watching Saturday morning cartoons with a bowl of frosted flakes. Now, as an adult, my new favorite thing is to watch you and Cali, while enjoying a cup of coffee LOL! Not much has changed. When my son gets older ( 2 months old now) this will be his favorite part of Saturday! Happy building!

[@sashamirzayans8465]

I just love the way Cali spends time with you! I'm a big time animal lover.

[@charlieluckhardt2385]

Thanks!

[@dennisbeaver5958]

Always enjoy spending time with you in the woods. You question the value of boiling sap for maple syrup, and maybe the economics don’t make a lot of sense. But, there’s no way to place a value on the joy and satisfaction that you enjoy when you’re in the forest!

[@robertwest187]

Good video,Shawn. I, too thought that tree was gonna take out the fence but you put it right where you wanted. I enjoy watching Calli when she retrieves.. I envy your life-- wish I had the opportunity to do likewise, but I just turned 79 so .......

[@lyndiebright8508]

lntravert myself, alone is to de-stress, slow down, focus on the present moment and recharge. Being skilled and self reliant is more rewarding than economic growth as seen by others. It is how we are born. I need the Forrest too and horses. You are fine!

[@TaigaTurf]

Just being in the forest and nature is therapeutic.. The hard earned way of getting food, water and shelter ( and maple syrup ) make it all the more worthwhile and enjoyable.

[@irenehowe7940]

I love to see you wonder through your property. The scenery is absolutely beautiful

[@graciela3297]

Usted y Cali me llevan a esos lugares de paz y belleza. Mucho esfuerzo pero es Su lugar.Gracias!

[@LiveAlohaOhana]

What's entertaining for me is watching Cali out having fun with her Dad and all the projects each week out in the forest ! I am missing Em's videos and times like this doing the syrup but just like my girls they are grown up now and busy ! That stove really worked out good for you as it is so much more efficient and less wood to use . Glad you are back with my favorite weekly show that I'd a highlight I so enjoy ! Thank you Shawn and see ya next week ❤

[@MaryRobertson-sh4nb]

Shawn I enjoy all your shows and I totally agree with your outlook on being alone🌝

[@rosaliegloege4498]

Love to have you back! Your new syrup operation is great. Always look forward to your new video each week. Thanks for sharing your north woods life with us!

[@catherinecooper2360]

Even as a kid I loved being in the country. All these years later I miss it and I can totally understand how you feel. It is getting more and more difficult for me to be social even though I live in a large city. I want to return to the woods and just be quiet. So there's no need to question yourself, Shawn. You are following your Divine Plan, and sharing your daily life with us is inspiring, quieting, and educational. Thank you for doing what you do and including us. I really enjoyed tonight's video! It's not boring or uninteresting.

[@jeanettec6212]

Hello again Shawn. I bet the Lord Jesus has a piece of land with all your old tools and a log cabin waiting for you and your touches. I will be thrilled to come visit. I imagine what ever we loved will be part of our life there. God is creative and we are like him. I always feel at peace while spending time watching your videos. I need that these days. Take care you and Calli. I hope your family is well. God bless.

[@larryherring7650]

You have the best life there is, I think, and I’m sure you will be happy whatever it is you do! How could you not be happy, in the woods Living off the land, Hunting, Fishing and growing your own food just like our forefathers did for so many years. You are the envy of a lot of people including myself! I would love to be in your shoes! Cheers brother! I salute you Shawn!

[@francesstratton695]

I love all that you do. Just keep sharing 👍👍♥️🇺🇸

[@Lily51870]

I love the simplicity of this man. ❤ you ate a blessing. And very comfortable, videos are so meditating.

[@rosaliegloege4498]

I so envy the life you live! Love watching you in your happy element. Keep enjoying your life and keep sharing your life with us! We love it. Stay safe. 😊

[@167curly]

Cali keeps Shawn's right arm strong by throwing her toys for retrieval.

[@rebeccamercer4160]

Understand completely! Blessings to you and your family family!❤️

[@joanntucker2742]

Love seeing Cali you have been busy today, cutting down tree, and making maple syrup, love your video 👏👍🐕‍🦺😻

[@valoriel4464]

Hello from North Carolina ,USA. Thx for another grt vid. ✌🏻

[@dianehead4095]

Oh yes all your vetoes. Are great and your life is important to all us we live to here you share it

[@dsop66]

Love everything that you do sir and the fact that you are living the best version of the life you have chosen for as long as you have is amazing. When you think that there are people struggling for their very existence today watching you did what you do is awesome. Thank you Shawn.

[@Gardendreamsforme]

I know exactly how you feel….. I love my time outside alone. Working alone brings me closer to nature, God, and myself. No worldly distractions