Whimsical Forest Village Built from Raw and Reclaimed Materials

SunRay Kelley is a natural builder and artist in Washington state. Ray embraces nature and desires to contribute to the ecosystems as he builds.
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[@LaDayna04]

People like this make me happy.....glad they exist.

[@ayeeye1524]

Dayna Silvey 🧘🏾‍♂️ 👌🏾

[@lululuna1224]

Yes yes yes !!!

[@illius85]

This is a great advice for the way people should live to create a peaceful world

[@ellissepennington7163]

Me too ;)

[@Levi_Allen]

I want this guy to be my uncle. His builds are insane. So rad.

[@shvdowkinxoxo5676]

"Then I came up with this idea to build this suspension bridge across here.. so, so we did." That is that wonderful mindset of having an idea, and turning it to reality. This guy is a thinker and a doer. Fantastic.

[@izzaghassani7187]

if this guy was my grandpa, i'd probably like to spend more time with him than my own friends

[@an6350]

Oh heck yeah, even if he was my neighbor. Not that I'd be brave enough to hang out with someone a lot like in a movie. He probably likes to be alone often anyhow.

It might not be that good for your parents.These cool granpas usually used to suck at parenting. I know wonderful old men-women that their children don't even visit. That is usually for a reason.

[@izzaghassani7187]

@ you had to be the pessimistic one huh

[@georgiapeach2339]

This is what a true free spirit looks and sounds like. ❤

[@bradleyakulov3618]

Free to spew utter non-sense that is not backed by anything observable or measurable. But hey, freedom! Hippies have their charm.

[@MarsLonsen]

@@bradleyakulov3618 what the hell are you on about? XD

[@powertothesheeple5422]

I'm sure that fat joint in his hand at 6:50-7:21 is helping out too!

[@globalisite]

@@bradleyakulov3618 the modern world and its common sense have brought us so far.

[@globalisite]

@@bradleyakulov3618 I have the feeling you are very accomplished and just bring a swagger to everything you do. song in the heart, smile on the lips sort of woman you must be.

[@obloooong]

20 seconds in and i love him already! what a cool dude

[@wwaxwork]

Yeah but he moved all the way to the bottom of the garden so I'm guessing it was a pretty amicable divorce.

[@Straightbangin1979]

obloooong cool guy. anyone know if he has a FB page?

[@jtalbot34]

Beach Life you can find him ever so often on a tv series called Legend of Mick Dodge as he and many of Mick’s friends are part of a community built around being off grid as well as on bartering. SunRay is one of my favs of Mick’s of friends!

[@DesertPepper]

1.0 Let the love in your heart flow. 2.0 Forgive. 3.0 Move forward. 4.0 Take a walk in nature every day. What would our world be like if we followed his advice? Thanks Dylan. I loved this one.

[@charlieredeemed]

Desert Pepper This man understands the true meaning of life and living.

[@piececake5820]

All in life is about practice

[@BEAdventurePartners]

Thanks for writing those out @Desert Pepper. Beautiful advice. If we could all live this way, imagine the world.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

I don’t care for nature.

[@kimberlymoreno4259]

@@EmilyGloeggler7984 good for you

[@rifleman42051]

The Modern Hippe Version of Gandalf! This dude is awesome!

[@dabprod]

This dude will NEVER suffer from high blood pressure. People with high stress jobs that have breakdowns should go live with this guy for a month. Would cure them for life.

[@Raquii98]

dabprod yeah, and they would probably refuse to leave, too. I know I would

[@neburnynhs9394]

dabprod ...High blood pressure isn't only due to stress, wtf.

[@dabprod4962]

Whatever you say Doc........wtf.

[@ryangross5366]

Dan Buchanan it can be genetic or related to appetite as well

[@dabprod4962]

Ryan Gross.......God, are these two dudes on here really wrapped so tight they can't see I was referring to the old guy as being so laid back and so cool and in touch with his life that he probably won't die from stress. Guys.....don't take everything so literal. I'll take another wild guess and say he won't die from a dose of the clap either. LOL

[@ihaveseensuchthings]

Dylan, you make beautifully shot and edited videos with excellent subjects but this one was by far my favorite. I'm still grinning with happiness, and definitely taking up his advice. Thank you for your work. One day I hope to invite you to my own tiny world.

[@fern9234]

ihaveseensuchthings... and mine :)

[@arriagada1957]

ihaveseensuchthings The next one is always the best..!

[@LunaGuinevereStudio]

me too, the old man is very genius and artistic. I had a heavy heart before I watched the video, now I feel light-hearted and happy :) hehehehehe

[@rivercats58]

Best thing i've seen on the internet in a long time.

[@WetAdek]

Yeah sooo true!

[@AdamKayce]

I took a workshop at Sunray's almost 25 years ago. It was only a week, but being in that magical place and having the chance to soak up some of Sunray's way of living shaped my way of thinking in so many lasting ways. It's great to see the Garden House completed, and to know that my hands and feet helped add a little earth to those walls. I think often of my experience there, and I'm truly grateful for it all. Thank you for sparking such great memories.

[@belizeguy]

What a work of love. Thanks for sharing this story.

[@yazandacamera9551]

Also I think he's Tom Bombadil.

[@wayward-saint]

My thought exactly

[@henriqueb8538]

Just what I have thought.

[@bojackson1898]

Hahaha currently reading lord of the rings and this is exactly what I picture Tom Bombadil to be.

[@vivectelvanni]

this

[@pokeweed10k15]

But bombadil is secretly morgoth

[@TyElHeals]

Thank you for all you’ve done to inspire our human family, Sunray. You made our local area very proud. Slinging so much love for you on your trip back home. R.I.P. ✨💞🙏🌞😇

[@mirgamatuszny2675]

This guy is a genius. What a relief from the tiny house concept. I like the variety of living spaces.

[@westcoasthippie245]

This guy is living my dream! Maybe someday I can do this too❤

[@XGaming1]

Are you doing it yet? Two years later? If not is this your wake up call?

[@teamlumixgear6865]

@@XGaming1 dont think he did it ..

[@nitsan]

Swing in middle of house = genius! ❤️

[@Blackserieseditionllc]

I want to swing in the middle of my living room but I can't 😭 I need freedom like this 😁 Truly a happy life

[@relaxshacksDOTcom]

Beautifully shot and paced- great work. Thank you

[@leshpar]

If this dude was on Gilligan's Island they would have never wanted to be rescued.

[@maryflower3479]

Love this!!!

[@AsakuraClan]

thought it was just about the thumbnail but there just was more and more!

[@littleshepherdfarm2128]

AsakuraClan: Same here. Boy was I amazed and surprised!!!

[@skageru4]

nothin but good vibes on this man. love it!

[@TimothyRyanFisher]

I feel so relaxed now.

[@barbarabrunson8605]

Timothy Ryan Fisher I KNOW!! Isn't it amazing???

[@WetAdek]

Its just a proof that this is the ultimate way to live for a human. Just one with nature, together.

[@thaleiapatxot]

Ray is a light being. Mystical, inspiring...someone to appreciate and embrace. Amazing!

[@AmaranteMusic]

Thank you SO much for using our music in here!

[@imthelime3163]

Amarante Music nice music,it gives the video a great vibe and really brightens up how it's perceived,Great job ;)

[@silverhiker4549]

Amarante Music Where can I find your music? 💚 💚 💚 I'm The Phanty Vegans on the instagram. Your music is so nice and sweet. 💚

[@PsychedelicSkull]

What did you expect? Your music is beautiful

[@maryjanesdank]

Ever since I saw this I KZbind the lyrics and have been listening to this song every week for the past month❤️y’all gave me life

[@TechnoH4mster]

@Shane Stephen lol He should plug himself, they didnt give him credit so they are stealing from him.

[@BEAdventurePartners]

What an awesome guy! It's so true. The more we immerse ourselves in nature the more inspired we become to create & be a part of it.

[@Randomperson-mt7hf]

" I love swinging around ... & I love tree houses " I love this guy!!!! Such a positive inspiration to us all, thanks so much for this!!!✌

[@martimusarias4007]

"Let the love in your heart flow, forgive everybody and move forward in the present"

[@emiliohairychesteves5926]

What an incredible example of a human

[@ReedStiles]

Nice use of drone shots in this one, Dylan. Loved the "practice" advice - simple and usable. Thanks for sharing.

[@kennyhagan5781]

This old cat is the coolest fella I've seen in a long time.

[@gurudasbock]

I am lucky to have Sunray as my first building mentor. He taught me to slow down and revere nature. One baby step at a time. He inspired me to do greater things with my life than I thought possible. Great to see him and his work highlighted in this beautiful video.

[@jeenabittenbender7205]

He is so right. Amazing man and amazing video

[@shanethecreator4556]

Truly living the Dream!

[@forever420j]

Dear SunRay, You have given me life! Such warmth in your heart and how love just flows out of you. You're connected to mother earth in such a peaceful way. You have spoken to my soul... Such an inspiration.

[@christianroberts2192]

12:18 That scene with the light shining through is probably one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Simple but the depth and comfort I get from it. WoW

[@rathgarredbeard4808]

Sun-Ray Kelly reminds me of a real life wizard, a real life "Radagast" from the Hobbit movies. He seems like an incredible, awesome human being.

[@robertforester7938]

There are no words.......... greatness comes close though

[@jamiesuzanne5781]

Wow!!!! I have found some of my soul tribe!!!! Seeing People like this makes my heart swell and my soul shine!!! What a beautiful existence he has built!

[@Rashida961]

Im gobsmacked! Wow wow and wow again. This man is truly blessed. I want a house like this in paradise for soon everything in this world will perish. Definitely my dream house.

[@cyanide_lollipop3264]

What an amazing character he is! And the structures just blow me away. I absolutely love this vid--will watch again and again, I'm sure. Tysm!!

[@MsVan13]

Love love love all you have created. You have created a legacy that will last centuries beyond you.

[@vincentlaw1415]

This is so beautiful, it doesn't even make you feel that bad for not having what he has. It just makes you remember what is possible with passion.

[@jennhrbek7959]

I would love it if this man was my Dad!!! You would never feel alone and surrounded by natures of nature!!! He has a beautiful soul and is inspirational!!

[@cultiv82cre88]

Let Love in the heart flow, forgive everbody, and move forward in the present, take a walk in nature! Gems of advice. Thanks for being a living example and being a creator.

[@NoOverhead]

AWESOME video! And I've never wanted a person to be my grandfather as much as I want SunRay to be....

[@durwinpocha2488]

Nature is the greatest artist, he only tries to compliment what's already been created.

[@therainforest4314]

I absolutely love what you've done here and the way you live. What I'm totally amazed it, is that the Dictatorship has not sent it's goons in to knock everything down, SunRay Kelley, FLORB. So very inspirational! :)

[@weekendlovinggypsy1737]

how absolutely wonderful, love love love it

[@charleshoward9983]

This guy has got it going on. could be God hidding out in nature I'm game.

[@WetAdek]

I could listen to him all the time, I love his vibe. I'm gonna make living in nature my goal too, I'm tired and bored by those cement box living.... Nature is truly beautiful. I wish this man good luck and a happy living. Thanks for sharing your wonderful life with us!

[@ethanc739]

An inspiring soul. I hope to use nature to create art, move energy, connect people to the earth, and just enjoy life like SunRay did.

[@tminer2110]

I want a fungi hat and this is beautiful place with an amazing mind behind it !

[@lordneador3724]

He is very great!

[@carlyferdinand9061]

I am crying over here watching the beauty that this he is bringing to our world. Gives me so much hope

[@sheilaboop3284]

"Nature's the greatest artist" You're so inspirational, Thank you! 🕊️ ☮️ 🕊️

[@markusbFPV]

This made me so calm and happy. I could see myself live this kind of life, with connection to nature and all. Love it! And he is a wonderful man.

[@fletchlives13]

this man is amazing...love his mind and how he uses it to help our Mother Earth

[@barrykelly4706]

I've been building houses for 49 years but young man I admire your work so beautiful

[@kristimcgowandarkoscellard3126]

Absolutely stunning!! Such a talented artist!! He has built his own beautiful garden of Eden!!! Cheers

[@tacticaladvance]

Some out there stuff. Refreshing.

[@Laochraiceann]

I want to see this guy's life story played by Bill Murray.

[@pierrerossouw6083]

There is a special place in heaven for people like this, but not soon, I hope. We need people like this on our little planet.

[@ShannaTrenholm]

SunRay is a legend! I remember meeting him 20+ years ago and touring his compound with a Permaculture group I was involved with. So fun, Dylan, to revisit him and his place via your amazing video!

[@pugchuglife9368]

SUNRAY KELLY is my spirit animal. wat a legend, think im in love. xoxo

[@TheMan00007]

THIS is art.

[@MrHavoc1001]

Man i hope i am just a fraction of this man when i get his age. What a great soul this guy has. Live long my friend!

[@jtalbot34]

I thought that was Sunray Kelly!!! I love him and found him on Mick’s tv show and enjoyed each time he was featured. I have always wanted to meet both men as they (as well as their other friends) inspired my awakening! If I could thank them in person I would so I’ll just say it here as I no longer live in Washington State. Thank you Sunray for your genius, for your crazy, and most of all for inspiring me to achieve this awakening and to let out my crazy genius! 💋💕

[@jnz334]

His house looks like its from the Hobbit!

[@gomezaddams6470]

James Netska there are quite a few houses on that property. He has transformed machines that were meant for one thing into machines that have piping through the floor that run hot water during the winter to keep the house warm just by heating the floor plus there's a wood stove that's doing it but it wasn't really meant for that but he turned it into that plus it's gorgeous because it's this old machine. I'm trying to remember what it was there's a whole show on him and he lives here in Washington State. anyway each house is unique and some are much more I don't even know how to explain it but some are much more like regular houses but he has a way of taking things and repurposing them that is just amazing so you can look at them as a stoner. But he really truly is an artist and he lives life the way that he wants to. If it's not your way that's fine but it's his way and that's how life is meant to be. I'm jealous I wish I was as happy as him he walks around barefooted picking berries for breakfast

[@dreambelievedorepeat9437]

I think you meant the hobbit houses look like Sunray Kellys house!

[@TUBESPECIFIC1]

Heated flooring using hot water pipes is how they do it in Asia. A hot water heater and pump with plumbing could do it. It's cozy and efficient unless it's electrically heated which in that case, you'll freeze on a $500 electric bill. They use oil or coal as fuel over there, but it could be done with solar to warm the water and generate electric. We could also split water for energy, but that creates a new problem. Water Depletion...

[@kelly-charmainemarieflanag1098]

+Scott Bixler that type of heating~ through pipes laid under your floors is called radiant floor heating and unless I'm having a case of the Mandela Effect, it was invented by the Greeks. Personally I'm thinking why really heat any other way, especially in colder climates. It can be cheaper than any other method if approached with research into all options. Plus the water is channeled through normal water pipes so can still be run to kitchen, laundry or bathroom for use. Why aren't more houses if not then corporate/office buildings. Since it isn't hot air blowing through, all those drying-up issues we get in winter would be irrelevant! Come on people, get with the times! We have so many options we can use now that not trying them, seeing if things you dream could be built. Hell, we got aircrete, so many passive ways to do the work you pay others to do, and can you honestly say our garbage couldn't be looked after a million times better? Or hey, how about my biggest pet pieve? the trillions of tons of plastic waste breaking into smaller pieces as it creates the worst, most ignored stab in the back to Mother Nature. The globe has known about this horrific environmental degradation ever. Since plastic never breaks down into it's different chemicals, no no. It just becomes smaller pieces of plastic. Even microscopic pieces have been found literally clogging the inside of animals cells to the point of cellular collapse due to essentially cellular suffocation when so much plastic fills the cells and the original tenants cannot move around to do their jobs. This is seen across the board in I assume all species that live at any time in the Pacific. So that incl. passing whales, turtles, and then you've got it transferring to the animals that eat the front line victims. Guess that includes us as well? Sure as hell doesn't say that on any Captain Hyliner product far as I recall. I really don't understand why not one country, agency, or entity has at least tried to get the tons of the plastic? Are you telling me, since it is a RECYCLABLE substance, someone could hypothetically make some cash AND help save the planet. Well, what's left of her.

[@gomezaddams6470]

Kelly-Charmaine Marie Flanagan and with all that said it hasn't even scratched the surface! so sad.

[@TaNkGiRlGiBo]

What a guy!! Seriously talented and i love his style.

[@SalkisRe]

Omg love it! He IS "Burning Man" haha!

[@texxstalker]

Some old hippi bastards :) i love them!

[@nancylee5503]

This guy is incredible !!!! Thanks so much for sharing your world ....💘...💘 .💘....

[@moniqueramsay2861]

this has to be my most favourite video I've ever seen!

[@barbarabrunson8605]

Monique Ramsay me too!

[@missmandys7071]

He is a well known builder for many years love this thanks Dylan for the video!!

[@stevendelcarlo3294]

If any of you ever get to meet this man consider it a blessing he is truly a wonderful soul

[@GMA2023]

This is the path I am walking towards. So much inspiration that old dude blazing in his garden that's me in 30 years

[@DerekScottOHara]

What absolutely wonderful place! Totally groovy. Dream come true.

[@heavenwithin81]

I'm officially going to make a vision board now.

[@Matsbh89]

If the internet was the soil of the earth, this video would be a gem. Thanks for sharing!

[@arcsimiteszik]

I'm actually happier after seeing this video. Glad you made it, glad he showed it! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@qathi]

That guy! He's magical =) My dad did some work with him way back in the day.

[@barbarabrunson8605]

Q Hart wow that is so very cool

[@kennetharreguin5720]

did you ever ask him how many shrooms and hits of acid they took together?

[@nomoretelly]

Great episode! What a natural wise man.

[@LibertyBooksAZ]

The BEST video encounter with Sun Ray that's ever been done. Glad you turned your expertise toward filming this amazing man, who looks younger all the time! Can't wait to see what else you do!!

[@littleshepherdfarm2128]

That guy is absolutely brilliant and extremely talented!!! In my younger years I used to sit down and design houses. I'd incorporate many odd ball ideas but none of them ever got built. I was always too poor to make it happen. Sometimes life is like that. So watching this guy and seeing all he's built and remembering my personal desires with building and the ecosystems he's created is like he's fulfilled my dreams for me since I couldn't do it!!! I don't know which structure I love the most!!! Just down right awesome. Thank you for filming this and thanks for building them as well.

[@urielgelbart4288]

This guy is great, I built a tree house with him once.

[@brianporter6765]

Is his name Bill? I worked for a bill and Judy at a juice stand at reggae on the river in 1999 he looks just like him.

[@charlieredeemed]

Uriel Gelbart You have been blessed by our creator, to meet a man such as this.

[@barbarabrunson8605]

Uriel Gelbart wow you are so lucky

[@superMan-ve5hd]

Uriel Gelbart did u really??? Cool where is this... Wa??

[@moondawg3693]

@@charlieredeemed He's just a man, that's all.

[@DeadlyTemplar]

He seems like such a cool chilled inspiring person. I love him

[@WetAdek]

I need to see more of him and his art!

[@alainvosselman9960]

What an artist !! Such good taste and skills I recently discovered cob house building and old construction skills... can't seem to get enough. I love how it seems to be in our dna to build these otherworldly houses and it's cheep. It seems to also give back SO much self confidence for those who attempt and succeed to build their dream house. Also seen people build these houses in the desert and how it has a positive influence on the close vicinity. Nature starts returning close to their homes... as if these people are the Earths immune system restoring damage done. I asked my sister if i can build such house on one of her many plots she has in Spain... she okeyed it. Can't wait to start.

[@tensetek9444]

"Creating Energy Vortexing Machines that actually transform the human conciseness." This mans creations are truly inspiring!

[@coleomo]

Loved this one, Something about his vibe and the video that was very comforting. thanks

[@efrag41988]

I'm 100% booking a trip here with my friends and gonna trip with this guys and listen to all his wonderful wisdom!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@jasonpettit9984]

Hey Sunshine good to see you are doing great,we met awhile back and I think your a wonderful soul and great person,THANKS for all your KNOWLEDGE and time,it's a blessing to me

[@cdmray]

Heaven on earth.

[@starringchristopher]

thanks dylan! ......thanks sunray!....beautiful film and story!.........nature is the best......c

[@Birdmanondaweb]

So amazing. Both his art and his heart are so inspiring.

[@kristythepistol2066]

I'm almost at a loss for words!! What a beautiful spirit and magical place!

[@ariswida4798]

this guy made my day

[@Japhill75]

I think this is your best one yet. Great subject. wonderfully shot and edited. Thank you for bringing us such diverse humans to meet.

[@littleshepherdfarm2128]

Japhil75: Amen! I thought it was gonna be about the truck he built but it ended up being about his entire life's accomplishments. What an amazing fellow he is and what he's accomplished! Awesome dude and awesome video!

[@CiecieNewson]

This man is a whimsical dream come true. I love his work. He is a ray of sun. ~Smile!

[@andrewhealthybox]

Thanks Sunray, inspired to live in a garden and make beautiful houses of my own style. Beautiful cedar you have there! Best life choice to make your own paradise.