Unveiling Our 9-Acre Homestead | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 125

[@erichaskell]

Build into the hill; this will help with the wind, the temperature inside the house will be moderated and heating will cost much less.

[@SailingSoulianis]

🙏😊

[@joeldelamirande5792]

You got think water medication/ control coming down the hill I can help with roof and skylight I think one building MEC store uses rain and sun to there advantage One project I would love to do is green roof

[@denisconnaughton2923]

An old saying " if you haven't dreams you have nothing " . Your young. Drem big and go for it. Blessings from Ireland.

[@ledfarmer100]

You guys got the dream spot

[@jeffwild4764]

Money , money money , stress ,building takes lots of time , planning is everything !

[@iverburl]

Lots of good suggestions here. I will add one you probably already learned from sailing. Buy quality to prevent emergencies, and budget for emergencies that occur anyway. New well pump? Well goes dry or goes bad and needs to be redrilled? Repair or replace septic? Raccoon gets into a building and trashes everything? These are occassional rural surprises that townfolk never experience, and even rural folk forget about until they occur.

[@VWJawbreaker]

If you film it and post it, we will watch it! It’s all part of the process and your journey.

[@peterengel7885]

" I agree .Plans change so be it. On top of the hill put a small screen house 8' by 10' with a fire pit. Call it a dream house.

[@shreksswamp9001]

Only get the English Mulberry. They are fat with juice, taste wonderful and the staining of the colour washes out over a short time. But they are so good stewed and then when cold, add ice-cream to it. Beautiful!

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Great property. Perfect place to build a log cabin. My family has build 9 now, all for family. They are VERY easy to build, with 8 inch log walls and nearly knee high insulation in the attic, they are super easy to heat and cool. Something to consider. My wife loves ours so much that I can't even get her to consider selling it.

[@darrinwilson2054]

What you are envisioning would be valued by many who RV, maybe a couple of campsites for paying guest. Low first cost and land impact. You might even a find a seasonal camp host / caretaker while you adventure. As you know, we all adventure in many forms.

[@jamespppyacek342]

Top of the hill ashram, with round stain glass windows, interesting woodworking inside, a deck, lots of pillows and futons. Woodsy and organic. You get the idea. Campfire space. Compost toilet and propane on-demand outdoor hot water shower, stove, and you have another rental.

[@thomasblesinger9374]

It is always good to keep dreaming and to have big dreams. And it wise not expect them all to come true. But some will, I am sure.

[@tracybyrd2033]

Y’all are such hardworking young people! Make it happen, change it as you see fit along the way and be sure to enjoy life as you work! ❤

[@Greg-pt7ur]

We built our dream house on top of a hill overlooking the Missouri river valley. When the wind blows, we certainly know it. That said, the view is amazing, year-round. We spent extra on 2x6 framing high quality doors and windows, and geo-thermal HVAC but NOT on insulation. We used typical fiberglass batts and blown in. The HVAC has absolutely paid for itself. Foam insulation was moree than $20,000 over the fiberglass (not including the air-air heat exchanger for fresh air source) which would been forever return on investment. Under $200/month for utility (all electric) for 14 years for 4500+ sqft.

[@christip20]

Guy’s, some of the bushes & trees you need to have two of in order for them to produce. I think Blueberries are one of them and peaches may be & I say that mainly because everywhere I’ve lived that had fruit trees always had a Peach Orchard….Texas, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Living without being dependent upon governmental agencies and utilities has always been one of my main interests since I was a child living on a ranch that was only dependent on electric & grew everything we ate or bartered for anything we needed with other like minded people. I’m excited to see what you decide to do. You can always fence off a pasture and charge people for pasture board for horses. Or build a barn and rent stalls and everyone cares for their own, it’s a lot easier than dealing with people…..and depending on how much land you have, you can make more leasing land or even selling hay for halves. They cut it & take half & you get the other half to sell or use. Hay is very expensive right now!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

I subscribed. be looking hug luck . :) don't give up you dreams .

[@AdamC5013]

Lauren, you have a fantastic smile! Congrats on everything!

[@rerolley]

We have a house on a hill. I have lived in it for 15 years. I do not get tired of the view. Love your channel whether you are on the water or land.

[@derekd1510]

Hey guys! You should look into building an Earthship style house into the hillside. That would really mesh with your sustainable philosophy and give you a greenhouse area protected from all those critters out there.

[@gracietaylor4250]

Check out the earth ships in Arizona, their really cool n totally sustainable. With that hill a earthberm house is also an option. Congratulations on the new little one.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

a nice place !. do build on it hug .

[@joannatwa3670]

Do it! Build into the hill. We did and LOVE it. Watch where you place the new buildings you are planning as they will be in your view!

[@ericplante58]

WoooW! So much nice and inspiring projects you have on your plate! I'm leaving on a little slope, here in la belle province, and had so much fun sliding with the kids when they were young. So much beautiful memories. Whishing you all the best with all your projects!

[@hanika98]

I am so excited to watch you develop this property!!

[@deemacvee1]

Eminently sensible strategic plan for the future. Drives me mad hearing all these, "we sold everything and bought a boat ". An expensive gap year or two. How many make it sustainable? I believe you guys will actually do it because you are playing a long game. Kudos.

[@davidnichols147]

My best friend built a Berm style home in 1974 on Hog Bay. Designed in California, this solar sufficient home was truly magnificent. We wish the best on your dreams, having knowledge of your intuitive nature, are certain your goals will be meet. Magnificent property tour!

[@BernieD940]

Hey, you've got your whole life to do it all!! Go for it...

[@dalebogue3806]

Perfect opportunity for a geoloop system(s)! ‘Nailing Soulianis’ lol love the vision😛I’ll be watching 💯🧌

[@robertmulligan7677]

Love your enthusiasm, build the first house then rethink everything else. Your plans will require a boat load of money. I have built two homes and it is always a challenge especially dealing with the local department of building permits and local BS I wish you all the success in your endeavors, you are a lovely family and growing. All the best!

[@navarredr]

It's fun watching you kids grow up... okay.. I'm not that much older, but whatever. :) The evolution of your thought processes and goals is all too familiar. Cheers.

[@cestmoi1262]

You two have grandios ideas and you are just the ones to make them all come true!

[@rldukes5729]

There's just one thing missing on the property - a water feature. You need a pond for wildlife, more irrigation options, etc. Maybe there's a stream or creek nearby however you'll want your own in the future. All the best!

[@JamesSmith-c8f]

Rock on!! I just got back from sailing OBX :)

[@leesydneyharry7958]

A very good carpenter I once worked with had this saying or opinion : leave it to the trade. What he was getting at as a carpenter was get the appropriate tradie for the job. Even though he had the ability to wire up his home, plumb it and drain it. He never went there always leaving it up to the “professionals” who would generally do it in half the time. I tend to agree after spending precious time on numerous projects. As time is so precious I would consult, contract and go sailing before the sun begins setting on you.😅

[@fourtheusual]

I agree about building the house in the hill it's more energy-efficient.

[@brianlord2636]

I am pleased that your channel is expanding from just a sailing channel and look forward to following the development of your property. The brow of the hill is definitely the place to build, look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin. And I can assure you a great view, be it beach or countryside, never gets old.

[@PersianalityTV]

I’m here for the ball juggling. :) Love this video and your faces. Definitely plant mulberry trees!

[@unglabooboo]

Love it! My wife and I have done something very similar. Bought land 10 years ago, built several homes for rentals, permaculture gardens and an attempt at a food forest. We take off on our sailing adventure in a little under a year. You're not crazy, it's all possible and you've got this!

[@clydebaker1857]

Kudos, anything is possible. You've already done some of that. 😊

[@boatman5151]

Been watching for years, probably never commented. This one gets two thumbs up! Luv your videos and adventures, great to see you moving forward with both a land and sea future.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@karl22GR]

Hi guys, I built my own homestead on vacant land here in MI and it has been great. You have a good overall plan. You might want to consider something pre-built for the initial guest house and crane it onto your foundation. I wish that I would have planned my construction budget better. Don't just guess at potential costs. Research them carefully! I did not do this and totally blew the budget in several areas. Skimping on other things later was tough, but overall it was still a lot of fun. Keep it simple and stick with it!

[@SkylinersYeti]

This will be an interesting twist to the channel. So many young people today want it all now. I have been building our home for the past 30 years and will be done when I die. It is great satisfaction to build a home. The property and home become part of you. Keep up the good work.

[@karynmcdaniel1917]

Love every single idea you have for your beautiful property- so excited to see it unfold! Visited a food forest in Costa Rica last fall; you have an incredible property to create such an interesting and sustainable ecosystem. Having built a rental cabin, and completed the interior of our log cabin in Indiana, there is nothing to prevent you from taking on any new build. There is such satisfaction in learning new skills, and looking at every inch of your home that has been created by your own hands. I have no doubt that together you succeed in whatever you set your mind to. Again, I am so excited to see it unfold!

[@chriskrebs47]

Anything can be done as long as you have the $$$$$$😊 With that said, do not give up n your dreams. You’re both young, smart and energetic!

[@DobDog151]

Sweet spot. And good philosophy. I like it.

[@Seafariireland]

You will never tire of the view from the hill. Being able to just lift your eyes and see off into the distance frees the soul and your imagination to wander to future adventure and discovery. A far away view is the most wonderful asset to any home. Go for it! Happy days always, SkipRay, Kerry(with down below and far away mountain and sea view!), Ireland.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Love that!

[@akbmunsell]

Speaking with some experience, we live in our self designed and self built home with wonderful mountain views, in Alaska, a place can become a trap, a very comfortable, easy, fulfilling life place, but a trap nonetheless. It becomes a trap in that the motivation to go and do and see and explore a wider world is diminished or leaves completely in the face of the comfort, safety and beauty that home is. After all, a wider world is almost by definition beautiful and all that, but is not always comfortable and safe. I enjoy the videos.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thus is exactly the feeling we had when living in San Diego. We knew we were quickly falling into that trap there and if we didn’t leave soon we would never leave. Thankfully Michigan has a great motivator come along every six months called winter. It’s mostly grey and wet. Sometimes snowy sometimes rainy but always cold. 😆

[@chic556]

Build into the hill depending on what the hill is made of. If it’s rock forget it if it’s clay soil or lime rock you would be ok. I was a structural engineer and general contractor for over 30 years.

[@julianachandler2975]

Fabulous property ❤ Good for you

[@deanemorley]

Looks like the U.P. we have friends in Hart, the painted hills....dunes...snow😮 time you projects carefully.

[@chrispetersen9521]

Hi guys, Hello from Cape Town, South Africa. I'm an ardent follower of a multitude of sailing couples/families, but honestly, I find your posts to be most inspiring. You dream, but do not make reckless decisions that have the potential to derail years of hard work and investment. All the ideas you have put forward in this episode really make sense. Many blessings with your future endeavors ❤

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks so much! Sometimes we second-guess our lengthy decision-making, thinking maybe pulling the trigger sooner would've been better, but overall it seems to have served us fairly well. :)

[@russellmurphy8111]

Go for it!!!

[@bobgutgsell1009]

GO for it!!!!!!

[@bobsails9750]

Thanks very much

[@captainhuey1765]

I am very interested in your life on land. Home improvement, building, and homesteading are hugely popular on KZbin. I hope you share the development. But in all honesty, it is you guys and your life that your long-time viewers love. ❤

[@SailingSoulianis]

❤️

[@MarkFuchs]

Still like your story telling! Best wishes on the projects.

[@tbrr982]

Just found your videos and I think they are great. Will look forward to seeing both your property and sailing adventures unfold. Regarding your property, I think it is a great idea to have a rental property as we have for years and has really paid off as it has given us the ability to make choices but there is one aspect I suggest you look into before going a lot further with your plans and that is zoning and how many and what type of structures you are allowed to have on your property. Hope it all works out.

[@lancepearson62]

great to have goals...nice to see them evolving. Reaction: your Michigan limits will be cost and time if you do it all yourself. In Europe on a house like that they don't build them but buy modular designs delivered to the site which are prefabbed, well insulated and very efficient. All you do is pour the foundations/slab the modules sit on and connect in a day or two or three. then do the finishing. All manner of degrees of stages can be bought usually. It is an excellent solution done in a timely manner with less waste, less energy from you and pre ordained good architectural results. In terms of do it yourself, I suggest you try the least critical, the pole barn, yourself to hone your skills and show yourself how much time and energy it takes. Renting? Talk to landlords and see what their experiences are first. It can and often is a very mixed bag. Permits. What does the government body the land is on allow/'require? Some permitsw take forever to get or are grandfathered against. an unknown you learn first. Gotta know what, how to obtain and the ramifications of that first. Site looks lovely. If you get a modular well built unit it can extend your season a couple months each way.....not a bad thing at all.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Have looked into modular, and affordable desirable options are certainly limited here. Those are our thoughts exactly about building the barn -- simple(r) project first, learn a bunch, then tackle the house.

[@soggybottom3463]

Lovely, and I believe that you are certainly on the right track, gang. With smarts and hard work...who knows what can be achieved??? xx🤗🤗

[@florian_kopr]

looking forward to see things of this becomeing realiity. also the permacultureconcept u plan sounds superinteresting

[@laclefdeschamps28]

Bonjour à vous trois C'est fou , mais rien n'est impossible techniquement et votre raisonnement sur le voyage et la vie est très juste .

[@techmeister3208]

It might help as inspiration and learning to watch Ambition Strikes for pole barn ideas, American Farm Tour (Justin Rhoads) for a ton of different permaculture ideas. Tiny Shiney Home also built a slab and cover. They also use hyperadobie construction. Go for it! If we were younger, we would steal all your ideas in the past and your plans for the future. Soon traveling full time in our 35E motorhome at 73 & 77.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks for the channel suggestions! We’ll check ‘em out!

[@ryanthomas2472]

Looks like home! I have a place just outside Charlevoix, but I've been wandering away from home for a while.

[@jacksgirl23]

Amazing place!

[@BabetteS]

The permaculture food forest is a wonderful idea! We've got a miniature version ourselves and it is amazing. I cut our raspberries back every year, and they produce amazing amounts of fruit! Go for it! Oh, and enjoy your sailing too!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you! Definitely learning we've got to hack the raspberries. Especially with the amount of canes we have we probably can't cut too much...

[@chappyd5109]

Oh, to be young again. You guys have never been one to stay in a box. I love that area. My daughter's family have about 12 acres just south of Macinac and I love going to visit them there. Every time I go, I never want to leave. I fully endorse the eco-system plan as it not only benefits you but also nature. Great ideas and plans. Go for it.

[@garyknight1750]

I'd suggest getting a single construction loan to build both the rental house (for income) AND a structure to put the boat in. You don't want to leave that boat open to the winter elements in Northern Michigan (my wife is from the UP). Leaving it uncovered will age and deteriorate it faster than you can imagine.

[@SkylinersYeti]

The video is nearly done and time to add a 2nd comment. We live in a log cabin built as a vacation home when our children were teens. My wife did not like to sleep in a tent when we were nordic skiing. Life changes and now it is our full time home. It will remain our full time home as long as I can maintain the life style. Living in a log home in the country year around requires a huge physical effort. Summer, travel and gardening, winter more traveling and snow removal. Our home is named "Snowshoe Inn". The first few years we could not drive to the cabin during winter months. Now we have the equipment to maintain the road and driveway passable all winter. Although I would love to have a sailboat that is currently not an option. We canoe and travel with an off road travel trailer through out Oregon and the western US. I look foreword to how your channel and your lives evolve.

[@gilazores]

The act of dreaming is life waiting to happen. Always beautiful just as it is.

[@LPay-jy8mx]

Congrats you three - this is wonderful, and I can feel your dreams radiating right through you. Oh please find a way to build on the top of the hill! It *is* entirely different, and you deserve to have a home up there where the sky meets the earth, where the view takes your stresses away, and your souls can fly out across distant horizons. The views will replenish you infinitely, and they'll only grow on you, not lose their luster. I encourage planting evergreen trees judiciously soon, to obscure the view of your rental house etc from your dream house location ... protecting the wildness of the natural views up there is what will keep it magical. Way to go!

[@symphonyfarm2009]

Hi Crew. I have been involved with permaculture design for the last 20 years. I can say this with certainty. A lot of the design is thought up in a vacuum! Take it with a grain of salt, and try to keep it simple. Grow some good fruit trees. Companion them with some mint, or comphry and call it a day. Skip the swales and zone designs and with four seasons permaculture zones all change anyway. What was once zone 1 in the summer is now zone 5 ect.... those are my thoughts.

[@GogoFly68]

I really love what you are doing and the adventure that is starting for all of your family. (YOUR BOAT) Not sure what to comment on but it may be best to start work on your large garage for your boat. What I think your planning is great I just think you can considder the size a bit and make it larger if you can. Why do I focus on storage for you boat as the first thing to considder is because of the harsh Winters in your location. I could easily see your boat in deep snow and breaking down what condition it is in at this time, causing more problems. I would focus on a permanent structure that may even include Solar for power and enough room so you can easily store your van as well as any other equipment you may want to have at a later date for farming (Not road vehicles). (RENTAL PROPERTY) I think its a great idea, but it's hard to visualize what type of structure (House) your going to put there. The few questions I have about how viable of a rental property is my greatest concern. With any rental property there is a line where upkeep and frequency really impact the bennefit or possability of it actually funding some of the things you spoke about in your video. So thats a whole list of things to considder that I am sure you have already. But an interesting project. (MAIN HOUSE) That seems way down the road with all the other projects you have on the table. As to the location I think depending on the main direction of the weather pattern you can plant trees on t6he backside of the house location that in time can help with the wind (Pland sooner than later). Before the first plan is done you can prepare the foundation by leveling and even laying gravel where you plan to build and years later that can be removed if needed. The concern I have for the Gully location is snow drifts and water between seasons. Without mayjor landscaping (probably will do anyway) the idea of building a house on that (Facing up the hill) Left side but not at the top due to (Wind) can cause many problems depending on the soil and bedrock in that location. It may not be possible to build in that location so be flexable, as the Top or Left side choices may not even be a choice as I think the Left side choice may be more trouble than its worth. I think a contractor or even a surveyor may be needed to determine the best possible location for a Permanent Main house to be built. Lastly the planting of the Garden seems like a great idea, but I have never heard of a man made ecosystem that will be self sufficient, I am excited to see how that works out over a few years and one day a Garden of Eden. If you made it this far thanks, at times I just cant stop. You guys are great and love what you do.

[@fjellyenta]

Nice piece of Property with lots of opportunities. We are kind of like you. We have Property and family in Norway, but live on our boat when its winter in Norway. Go for it, your plans make a lot of sense! You got the best of two worlds!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Awesome to hear! It makes so much sense.

[@jamesr.epstein]

I love your plans hopes and dreams. We've spoken before. To remind you I'm located right on the California Delta (Rio Vista, CA). I've been here for 47 years and still love it. As I've been told by one that you half to have a home base. Then you can go and do what you want to do. Keep a home base, yes it works. Yes without dreams you have nothing. Go for it.

[@captnb8036]

Very cool

[@compacthomeplans]

I love your approach of building out your property one structure at a time, and I'm looking forward to seeing all your progress! I'm doing a similar thing: first a guest house (that I'm living in for now), then a big pole barn for a workshop and boat storage, and next will come a compact house with home office. Given your desire for DIY, you might look into natural homes for healthy, comfortable, low impact living. I can picture an earth-bermed, passive solar, high thermal mass home with a living roof tucked into your hillside, leaving the top for the "playground". But there are many ways to build, and I know you will put a ton of thought and creativity into a successful home... or compound... or mini village. Have fun with it!

[@johnnyhag675]

Love your ideas. I see a little ski hill, with you both teaching your daughter how to ski in beautiful nothern Michigan.

[@bretts9149]

I’m currently in the process of building a Barndominium on top of a hill on property we acquired last year. The first year was building a road, getting water and septic. Early this summer we started building the main structure and have it closed in. Currently working on running power and doing electrical inside, want to be off grid eventually but starting out on grid was more practical. The view from the top of the hill is worth the risk of higher wind. But the barndo is 6x6 posts and 2x6 framing between the posts. It’s totally doable! Please feel to reach out and I can give you my lessons learned so far. I really enjoy your videos keep them coming! ⛵️😎

[@SailingSoulianis]

Sounds awesome! Which part of the country are you building in? Would love hear your plan on insulation. There are a lot of interesting debates going on in the barndo world.

[@Horsewomann]

Tipping the ends of the raspberries will greatly increase the yield. The cane will grow 2 branches and clusters of berries instead of singles. The canes also tend to spread all over. I hope your township will allow the rental units. I had to pull my old mobile home out and wasn’t allowed to rent it after I built the new house. I wanted to help with building my pole barn and was flatly told no due to liability issues. Mom and I found getting a modular house was WAY cheaper than a stick built the same size. Walkout basements are wonderful and I love ours.

[@wadenolan1]

Hire an architect. Interview a few & find one that is familiar with your DIY gameplan. Explain everything to them just like in this video & get a "masterplan" put together. Then when it comes time to tackle a particular project, engage the architect again & get a set of drawings put together. The fee will not be terribly expensive & will be worth every penny.

[@richardnwilson]

They're smart and can do a lot of research and most importantly want to do as much as they can themselves. I have designed and built several homes and there is almost nothing more personally satisfying than seeing your own design come to life!

[@anthonyfowler8634]

A vertical wind generator on the top of the hill? Something to maintain the quiet.

[@toddedson5285]

What a great adventure y'all are on! Definitely need a backhoe- swales, small tank and massaging the hill into terraces to tuck the dwelling into. These "hard" times are the best. Attitude is everything! Pleasure to watch.

[@SailingSoulianis]

👍 Happy to have you along with us!

[@hoppes9658]

@@SailingSoulianis If you plan on living here in the Winter you will need a plow truck and tow strap. That long driveway with the wind will get hellish. Nice spot you got though.Have fun.

[@AngusJohnson-ei1kk]

Looks like a great project and building for your future. You asked for some input. Well I'm sure you going to get more than you asked for . So on that subject I'd be welling to pass along what I can share with you . I just retired as an agg consultant and the heart of permaculture is down the street ,yes down the street . Ive over seen projects from 5 acres to 1400 acres, organic to IPM to livestock to veggies from low bush fruit to fruit and nut orchards . So feel free to ask away . Angus SV Violet Walters

[@rharun61]

Finally you guys have made practical 'life' decision 👍

[@dbhaynes]

Good Plan - it is all doable you just need to have a plan that takes into account your budget. You are a very smart couple and you will figure it out. I would suggest that you think about starting small and learn with the garages, then build a rental or convert the current Mfg home to the rental at the front and maybe include a living section in the big barn to begin with (barndaminium) while you build the final home. The current mfg home might also allow you to have enough area for more rentals down front.

[@anthonyfowler8634]

Keep the “Sailor Hut” for the eventual budget minded estate manijor😂😊

[@georgemacdonald8899]

I did a 1yr course in "CAD for Engineering and Architecture" a number of years ago. Courses included "Building Materials and Methods", I learned tons of useful stuff and would highly recommend something like that before you start. There is a lot to learn, from site prep requirements, zoning laws, fire and safety ingress/egress. Building standards vary quite a bit from area to area and a lot of close attention needs to be paid. However, one thing that I noticed is that there is a lot of room to build your own way as well. One area that interests me in particular is intelligent energy harvesting and thermal management. Being up north, if you leverage the sunshine and wind for heating you could save a small fortune in energy costs. You could also use the thermal difference between the ground and air to heat/cool at different times of the year. Lastly thanks for reminding us all of the reasons why we celebrate freedom, doing it your way is the ultimate sign of respect IMHO!!!!

[@georgemorris9971]

Excellent; inspiring even. I hope you can make at least some of it work. I would love to see a map or a high drone shot of the neighbourhood or even a drive around. I have much smaller horizons than you do but I do have my 22ft cruiser in my back yard, under cover and I have my dinghy trimaran in a decent dinghy park a ten minute drive away and it is stored over winter in a hangar at a disused airfield nearby. - so I agree with much of what you are trying to do. The deer have eaten my raspberries too (fortunately we do not have bears in Scotland.) A nice video. I hope your local builders are easier to work with than ours!

[@billroberts3864]

Building your home into the south facing hill makes sense because you could have passive solar heating using interior heat sinks such as stone or concrete. Blessings to you.

[@colinboniface194]

To a city slicker, you are totally mad... To me, it's so free and adventurous, it's so achievable and so sensible. Especially if the longer term is more freedom sailing afar... One of the great things about traveling, is coming home... Home in the hills is just perfect...

[@steveconly4811]

Can't wait to see the structures start popping up. Mak a good plan and go! Karol and I built our home starting in September of 1990 and finished in 1991 nine months later. All the while, I was working for Washington Fish and Wildlife with the whole State as my territory.

[@kathleengreenen8053]

Hi guys, We sold our dream home which we built on a hill and now are cruising the pacific. Just want to let you know building on a hill can be more expensive. We had to put in a retaining wall to hold the dirt from erosion. But we lived in the pacific northwest which gets lots of rain.

[@kentmuehlich5251]

Perfect place for a walk out, basement ranch style house.😮

[@jillbork2683]

This is so doable!!!! can't wait to watch you build your dream

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

Your budget determines what you can build.

[@ray6659]

⏳ & 💰, but you have to have dreams and goals.

[@larrye1955]

Yeah that is a beautiful place to dig in the side of the Hill maybe even move local lumber and think about burntwood basement

[@donnab2810]

Have you looked at Green Magic Homes? You could build one into the side of the hill with a deck above and maybe a small A-Frame structure at the top of the hill to chill, exercise, enjoy the view. Whatever you do, it will be awesome because it will be what you want. Enjoy your property!

[@jamespppyacek342]

It's all totally doable, imo. I've been a carpenter forever (68 now) and working at it for at least half of forever cuz I'm cosmopolitan and do other things too. I've done a fair amount of itinerant carpentry jobs living in my trailer and building things for people, but MI is just a bit too far. If I were able to I'd help out just for the fun of it. Building is fun.

[@arrowstar28]

Looking forward to seeing you guys getting back out on the water with the new boat soon! :)

[@ps4peace]

So happy for you guys. Wonderful to see the progression and wisdom in your ways. May the force be with you!

[@SailingSoulianis]

🙏