Why We Homestead

[@dwightwilson1764]

You literally brought tears to this old man’s eyes. You were so blessed to grow up with a father that cared enough to include you in his life. We learn over the years that if dad is doing what he loves, his happiness will flow directly to those he cares for. Thanks for your channel.

[@BrooklyngirlLovesCrochet]

You are an excellent storyteller. Love these sessions with you. Really liking your channel. God bless.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Brooklyngirl In The Caribbean Thanks for watching!

[@foosernelson9168]

I love your delivery tone. Please keep it up! You are inspiring to me. THX.

[@Traceyi1000]

Ditto.

[@christinahawkins3002]

I am going through the same journey right now. We started homesteading about a year ago. Still looking for our little farm but I am so much happier.

[@Lisaairbnb]

What an amazing story! You sure are awakened and understand the true meaning of happiness is being happy within and not chasing the mighty dollar and having no time for yourself, family and friends. Your brave for taking the leap of faith and following your heart! Living simply is ideal! Instead of this crazy world that people compare themselves to each other( best antidote for misery) and think “ things” make will make them happy, when its just that. Things. love and happiness come from within ourselves. Others add to it. All i wanted to do was help others and encourage and uplift, especially for the youth who were lost. so i finally listened to my calling, and went to working weekends only, and being a single parent of 4 teens and young adults, and went to college and did a consolated 3 year program into 2years, and got on the deans list. I was very proud! Then i got into a car accident and sustained alot of injuries, especially to my back and shoulder and have had to put my dreams on hold. All i think about now is living in the country with some land, growing vegetables, canning, and living simply. Where my future will go i dont know, i hope one day i can help even the homeless and create an outreach for shelter and cooking, since not to boast im a fabulous Italian cook and love it and being being creative. Koodos to you, you have a beautiful soul, and i wish you happiness love peace and health! love your videos. God bless

[@NobleHomestead]

Loved hearing your story! I too, was raised off the land, then grew up and went to college and on to "make money" but never felt as good as I do now when I am collecting eggs, foraging, or digging in the dirt. I'm so glad I also realized that was not "life!" It's good to see you smiling and fulfilled. Thanks for sharing!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Money isn't everything (although it does help!). Give me eggs, dirt and worms any day over an office. Thanks for watching!

[@workinonit9562]

Do what you can where you are, you are building important skills to use on your next homestead.

[@ohmbuoy1]

Thanks for sharing with such clarity and genuine process. You made me drift back to my childhood and how simple, natural, and unfettered with the trappings of life that most families are trapped into. I too, didn't realize just how special, how beautiful and how greatly my childhood was positively impacted by our life in a super small town. Dad was a logger and he ran 3 camps on different timber rights. He did well but there was always machinery that was expensive to maintain and then a seasonality that came with it. However, the lake was full of wild fish and every year Dad was first out of 1,300 population to get his moose on the river. He loved it. So now Dad is gone for 2+ yrs I've had time to reflect on what a wonderful childhood he provided. I'm not homesteading, but I try to get out of the city asap whenever possible. Mountain climbing, camping, canoeing, and just anything in mother nature.... it's the right medicine for our mojo.

[@annaandrews171]

Thank you for sharing your story. I am also a person who loves nature. This is an amazing story.

[@problemwithauthority]

Love to hear of others creating their own version of self sufficiency. I am in the midst of doing "Urban Homesteading", as best as I can within the confines of the local ordinances and laws. There are always challenges, and learning to overcome and adapt to a challenge is my greatest thrill in life. I still have a corporate job, but it is primarily for the medical insurance benefits. I then get my satisfaction from doing the things that I know how to do, to really live.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Some people think you need to fit into a certain "mold" to be "legit". I say do what works for you!

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

Good for you! :-) I'm headed in the same direction. I'm a city slicker, but, when I visited my grandaunt's farm when I was a child, I vowed to one day live like that. My goal is to accomplish this in a few more years. Thanks for sharing.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

So far it has been the most rewarding path we have started and we still have quite a ways to go! Best of luck on your transition.

[@Lylemac59]

Jeremy and Jamie, I don't know how I stumbled onto your channel because I was viewing motorcycle videos but there it was and so I clicked on it and cannot get enough now. I am pushing 60 years and am so sick of the daily grind of my career and I too have climbed the corporate ladder but there is no happiness with that. Yes it is nice to have the extra money but is it making me happy? Not at all. That coupled with the fact I live in the most crowded state in the country, I can't even take a motorcycle ride down the road without first checking the traffic map. I flippin hate living where I do. Perhaps that is why I can't get enough of your videos as I have often contemplated leaving everything and moving someplace less traveled. Thanks so much.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Do it man. Life’s too short.

[@caane4247]

I grew up in Big Valley, smack in the middle of the Appalachians. A little town called Belleville. My dad taught me how to hunt, as did my brothers. It's refreshing to hear tales from a voice that aligns with what I was taught...from my own dad. Love this channel, and keep the excellent content coming. Bless you and your family!

[@AnEnglishmaninFinland1]

Beautiful and touching to listen to your past and your reasoning for your homesteading lifestyle with your family. Inspirational? YES! Reading the sincerity in your face... just AWESOME! and seemingly quite a rare thing now days! Thank you very much Jamie

[@pathfindergeorgia1117]

No disrespect intended on my comment about how beautiful you are. Your husband is a lucky man and I hope he can appreciate a comment such as this. Again much respect to him and you. Thanks again on the videos

[@decolonizeEverywhere]

touching story. and one i'm hearing over and over. the light bulb pops on in the brain and the palm hits the forehead. then the realization in your mind turns into literal realization.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Glad it helped!

[@jessicawilcox5894]

Jamie, I'm from the same location (ish) in Pennsylvania and I grew up the same way. I've considered homesteading for almost a year now. I hate my cubicle, and I feel like it's going to take years for me to finish my degree in communications. Watching you gives me hope. Thank you for everything you do. -Jess

[@dtom3575]

Your a cool lady... I enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@pearlcarrington4141]

I find you pretty wonderful! I love listening to you 🥰 Thank you for sharing

[@MrsSoapPeddlersHomestead]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@kd4baoc612]

Sometimes it may take a few years to find your place in live. My parents grew up during the Great Depression, they knew what it was like to have just enough of anything and survive. They brought these lessons learned in their childhood to our family later in life. My parents weren't preppers, off the grid farmers or homesteaders. But we learned from their experiences on Gardening, canning, raising livestock, learning a trade in that could be used with other aspects of life. I'm not a so called dooms day prepper, but I have always believed having a plan B, C, D or E if something ever goes wrong. Sometimes the littlest and simplest things in life can either be the most pleasing or complicated items. Good luck on your journey.

[@RLH47]

Thank you for letting us know so much about yourself. I know your father is proud and happy for you.

[@nengxiong8091]

Thanks for sharing your experience, it was engaging and encouraging to folks like me looking into homesteading. I grew up hunting, fishing, and camping all the time so I understand a little about living outdoors. I have never been happier when I am away from the cities and sitting next to a running stream or hunting a squirrel for dinner. Your experience resonates and I plan to live a homesteading life because it's in my DNA. Thanks for reminding me of that...

[@fayecartwright2675]

Just found you channel yesterday and have been watching your videos as I have time. Really enjoying and learning from them.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Faye Cartwright Welcome Faye

[@RS-jj7yj]

I'm presently watching your "how we started homesteading" video. Of all the homesteading channels that I subscribe to I find yours the most real and interesting. I find a it very inspiring. This is something I've always dreamed about doing and God willing I'll get there someday.

[@TheTyrial86]

Thank you for sharing this. I feel the same way as you. I am on my last leg in finishing my degree, and a part of me is drawn more towards a complete life. A healthy life with balance. I am on the cross roads of making this change. I need to get my finances set before I make the dive into living this way. I see where our country is going, how society is currently, and I just cannot live like my peers do. Where I am stressed, dying from high blood pressure, and sacraficing time with my children to work in a job that does not benefit me in no other way then a paycheck. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Getting finances straightened out will make everything much easier, no matter what you decide. Best of luck to you!

[@marklowery9032]

Mark here! My wife and I chose to sell the house in the city and start from scratch. We live in northern Idaho about 75 miles from a major city. It’s a dream come true and we love it. It is hard work but we’re not afraid to work. You are very honest and very intelligent. Those two things keep me listening to you. Thank you for sharing your story. 😎

[@muellermetal]

At this point I am not able to have a homestead because of family obligations. In the future when my obligations are met I would like to homestead. Honestly, I am getting sick of the rat race, having to have more and more stuff. A couple of years ago I went to Costa Rica on a mission trip and I saw the poverty. Another thing I noticed because of the poverty there wasn't pressure for more things. They had make do with what they had. I thought that I would like to move there because of that reason. Now I know that I don't have to move to a foreign country to get out of the rat race. I have made plans to do that. I am starting with making my own personal care products and soaps so I can pay off my debt. My ultimate goal is to be completely debt free and to live and work full time on my homestead. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+M Mueller Becoming debt free is the most important step. You are doing it right. Good luck!

[@jimclaire7996]

Jamie, the money is not important, happiness is important. The more you make the more you spend. I enjoy our life on our small farm in The Philippines. Great video!! God bless America.

[@Homesteadhow]

What an inspiring video! Your such a strong woman! Thank you for posting this video, I am a mom of 4 girls, triplets plus one and we moved out from the city to the country on a 20 acre property, best decision we ever made. We are as a family learning together and loving it! We are making more money here on our homestead with less hours we were putting in at our full time jobs. Sorry enough about me, again thank you for the amazing video, you inspire me! Exactly what I want to do, family first, family together!

[@lisaclairemont4842]

Thank you for exposing yourself that way. I have been watching some of your videos but wanted to start from the beginning. I am glad I did. I don't know if I want to homestead but I have a strong desire for skills and simplicity. Thank you again. Good luck.

[@drizzt8965]

Very moving story.... Our fathers shared similarities. We loved the picture at the end! Your husband and children are fortunate to have someone with your value system as a wife and mother.

[@boo94_]

Make more videos like this! It’s so therapeutic to me ! It lifts me up and gives me hope! All you talk about is true❤️ i wish you all the best with your house built and hope that soon all of your goals will be accomplished

[@sissysummer4000]

thank you so much for this video we are also just starting our homesteading in the south of france i have a youtube channel called building our good life dream. we chose also to leave the rat race behind and live a simpler life i do not want to be a weekend dad or work every hour to make money for someone else and pay stupid high bills just because so many other people do i admire what your doing and wish you all the best

[@Kimaracustoms]

Awesome story!! I loved listening to you talk about your childhood! I’m sorry about your animals, I know that really stinks. Don’t worry, this kinda life style and your love of the wilderness will follow you through your life!

[@gvas7560]

Great video. I feel the same way. It does not matter how much money one makes, we are always in debt and that is one thing I hate, debt. I can pass the mortgage, but credit cards, car loans, school loans, the ridiculous amounts of money gone to health care, etc. I can't stand any of those. I am starting to learn a lot more about homesteading and will make some changes as I gradually learn. Thanks for sharing this videos with all of us who are looking to live a simpler life.

[@chrishawkesford6900]

I watch a great deal of off-grid, homesteading videos as that is how I live in Northern Canada. But none that I have viewed convey such an honest and personal journey. Thank you we all have our reasons for why we choose this life style.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks for watching

[@pathfindergeorgia1117]

Very cool story. I to left the corporate world my 120k job. Left the rat race and moved to the north west in Oregon. After a career in the Army infantry and two wars I noticed that the world I was fighting for was changing. My kids were attached to there cell phone to much. So I took everyone to the place I grew up. Like you in the mountains, 40 miles back. No cell service what so ever. We detoxification took a year but we survived started a garden, hunted, and grew as a family. We prepped and still do. I trained my kids on the evil black rifles, trained them on pistols also. So we now live the homestead that has been in our family since 1889. We still have my retirement and to be honest will never go back to our past life as we are a family that talks and laughs now. Thank for the video and your thoughts.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Pathfinder georgia Sound like you have your priorities in order. I hope I can move back to the mountains again soon. It will take time. Congrats on the big and successful change

[@villainexp3295]

This video really brought tears to my eyes when you started talking about your dad. I'm only 27, but my whole life i've always felt like i was trapped inside a system with really only one way to live life. Go to school, college, get a job and stay on the grind but i've learned about homesteading and i feel like i've finally found my path to happiness after ten years of feeling lost. Very inspirational video!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

You will still need to have an income but it is definitely another way of living. There are other options as well. The key to staying out of the system is to stay out of debt.

[@dedave123]

Love your voice, and how soft you speak and tell a story. I understand what your Dad meant, too.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks for watching

[@adamironbender5120]

Jaime, thank you for sharing this with us here on the interweb. My wife and I have been giving some hard thought to the homesteading lifestyle listening to this story is inspiring.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Glad it is helpful and thanks for watching

[@11acreshomestead72]

I know this is an old video, but thank you so much for sharing it. It means so much to me as we are trying to to start our homestead from square one and raise our kids in that environment.

[@Maiasatara]

My upbringing was not homesteading but I don’t think I bought a vegetable until after I moved out on my own during college. My grandfather built his family home (where my family lived with them the first 10 years.) He made furniture, machinery, kept animals (before I arrived) and he and my grandmother could grow, preserve and keep anything we needed on one suburban acre. I GET it. But I didn’t have the same career you did. I made it to 6 figures but I was already well damaged by Rheumatoid Arthritis and didn’t have long at that salary. You realize you can only do the homesteading now, to the level you want to, is most likely BECAUSE you had the big job with the big salary. A person loving check to check can’t just go buy a goat let alone get an acre in suburbia with all the raw material and free time to learn and build an off-grid life. At least one that’s comfortable and not cramming 4 people in a VW pop up camper. You’re still experiencing luxury it’s just the luxury of CHOICE rather than COACH. And now you earn money just filming your everyday chores. Kinda the easiest “job” in existence and probably even MORE profitable than any corporate job you ever had. So like I said earlier. I UNDERSTAND the desire to do exactly what you’re doing but it’s just not reasonable unless you’ve built a generous nest egg FIRST. Which you cannot do selling eggs. (I’m still staying a subscriber.) 😉

[@debbie3762]

Sounds like an idyllic childhood. That's how I feel about living by the ocean. It's too bad we didn't have the ACA back then, it would have eased the financial burden of health ins. I'm sure your dad is proud of you. I found your channel because I'm getting chickens soon (no, not because of the pandemic or quarantines. I've always wanted them and finally have a big enough yard. I also grow a huge vegetable garden and can etc. Not a homesteader but I do love the outdoors and fishing (never catch a fish 🙄) thanks for your channel

[@paulstable5003]

I as a little boy had a super pair of folks. They wanted the dream (disclaimer, we are not Americans, we are from South Africa, so it was not the American dream). As A little boy, I traveled our country in a thing called a caravan. My Dad got Job after job, promotion after promotion and we kept moving. We did our best and the reason he did all that was to make a place for us. He finally did and with me at eight years old, he purchased our land. We found the heaven my parents fought for. You are an inspiration to other people. You have done well and you know very well that you can do better. It is not easy, but it can be done. I hope you take yourself to a good thing, you have the courage to do so.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

It sounds like your dad was a great inspiration to you! Great story Paul! :0) Thanks for sharing

[@803trends]

Nice story Jamie. Follow your heart and make all your dreams happen. I love your channel. I was raised on a farm as a child. as I grew older I lived in small towns. I loved the quaint life but didn't care for everybody knowing my business. I went into trucking for 13 yrs and seen the country. I realized how I miss the simple life. I don't live in the country now because the man I chose to be with is a city slicker. I stay at home and work around my little city homestead. I haven't learned to can yet. As a newbie I found your channel and I love your determination sister. Thanks for sharing!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Tawny T. Lovell Welcome!

[@SundazeFarm]

Enjoyed hearing your story so much. My family is from a tiny town called Hallton, PA that's in the Allegheny Forest as well, along the Clarion River. Brought back childhood memories of going there and getting water from the springs... wish we still had property in the family down there. Such a beautiful part of the country!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Sure is! I miss the forests

[@kayrush9834]

That's a beautiful story I'm so glad you shared it Jamie it make you appreciate the Simplicity of life

[@j.l.salayao8055]

Your dad's story of living with the nature is the way I want to live my remaining years. I'll take less money to be with the nature. My wife and I are working to trade our existing house to a much bigger land to build our simple cabin to homestead. I grew up in a farm house outside the US then relocated here 19 years ago and lost my roots and now trying to get it back. My childhood was also my happiest moment and I am now trying to have it back. All I need is my wife and our simple homestead and I will die a happy and blessed man. Thank you for your life story. I can relate to it very much. Take care and best regards to your future.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Jonathan Salayao Sounds like we are in similar positions working towards a similar goal. Best of luck to both of us!

[@Sooz-gh7fb]

Thank you for sharing with us. I have very similar feelings too. The more I climbed the corporate ladder - the unhappier I became. Money helps in life, but to chase it - ie, making it your sole motivation...it only leads to one path. We've been cutting back and simplifying our lives for the last few years - I couldn't be happier :).x

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Excellent. :-) Congratulations!

[@anitacusolito4926]

I find your channel so informative and inspirational and I really enjoy watching. I'm in Australia and prepping and homesteading doesn't seem to be as big down under so there's not a lot of information. I was never taught anything on homesteading as a child and at 35 I'm just starting my journey, I have some health problems that mean I won't be able to go back to work once my kids are in school, so I'm doing this so my husband doesn't burn out being the sole provider until retirement and so he doesn't have to chase money, he'll eventually be able to slow down and cut back. We moved out of the city to a small country town, bought a small house with a big yard :) and now we're just working at lowering our outgoings and becoming more self sustainable.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

That's the way to do it! Just take it slow. You also may want to check out She's a Bottler channel. She's has some great info on several sites and is in Australia: kzbin.info/door/uE-OdyXCunN6IdpN70aUPwabout

[@mahealaniw]

I love your story thank you for sharing such a private touching moment to tell ppl your life. 💜👍

[@ialokinstein]

I just discovered your channel and completely enjoy the videos and the stories! keep up the great content!! Cheers -Ben

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Nikolai Welcome Ben

[@pearlhandle36]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful life with us,I’m sure I speak for a lot of folks by saying that I’m learning a lot of valuable information and it is an admirable quality in a person to pass along their wisdom about the lost ways

[@nancyvalentin-soto3751]

Don’t know why you say you’re not very corporate to the contrary you have moved that to your new profession of homesteading. You are amazing I’m hooked on your channel and you’re videos are the best educational videos I have found.

[@sardar5150]

I currently live with my husband in town and have a lot of limitations. I try to live as simply as possible. I have a great garden and preserve a lot. I did recently quit a job I held for 15 years where I was making good money with high stress. I currently hold a job that is somewhat less stressful, less money-I have the attitude that this isn't permanent. My goal is to buy land in my native Iowa, restore/repair the land, live off of it and just be able to take any job to pay for the bare necessities, insurance and taxes. I am currently taking Iowa Master Conservationist classes to learn to be a better steward of the Earth. I plan on volunteering for organizations that make this place better, and will make me feel good too. Thank you for sharing your story, I can definitely relate and hope some day my plan will come together, I'm sure glad yours did.

[@kyRRrider]

Really great video.

[@RS-jj7yj]

Thanks for sharing your life with us Jamie. It must have been very hard for you as a child. Children can be so very mean. Your story brought tears to my eyes but just remember, those are memories created that will be forever cherished. No monetary value can be placed on that. I don't know you now and I didn't know you then but I feel like I do after sharing your story. Again, a heartfelt thank you for what you do.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

It is our story that makes us who we are. Thanks for watching :0)

[@lisagilbert178]

We are starting homesteading and i love it in the woods always have (even with a mosquito allergy.

[@miamisweets]

Your story is very inspiring. I love how real and honest you are! Our calling to homestead has gotten stronger and stronger over the years and although we are still in the rat race, we live a homesteading lifestyle as much as possible in the city, which makes it more tolerable until we can go all in. Thank you for this! New sub :)

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+miamisweets Welcome!

[@pearlyb51]

Thank you for sharing your story. It's easy to get caught up in the materialistic way of life. Thankfully, you broke away from that and you're living the dream that many of us have.

[@SoulfulVeg]

What a great video. I'm considering homesteading and/or permaculture farming. But I'm by myself, so it seems a little more daunting. I quit the rat race in Sept of 2013. I hated my consulting job, and I broke up with my boyfriend, so I traveled for a year, then worked overseas. I got ill, came back, and settled into a cubicle. Once you leave, it's hard to go back to a cubicle. So I'm thinking about how I want to proceed. But I've given myself a cut-off date for this cube. Your story inspired me, so thank you for sharing.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

It is hard, if not impossible to go back to the cubicle life - unless it is to help you get to the life you want faster. Which it sounds like that is where you are at now. There is a whole other mindset when you know what you want and are using the cube life to get there. Best of luck to you!

[@SoulfulVeg]

***** Many thanks! OMG, it's so hard. And I can't talk to anyone about it, because it's considered a "good job." I just try to be thankful that it's helping me to achieve my goals and mentally put an expiration date on it. Thanks for your great video, which was more confirmation.

[@arthurjurkowitsch9785]

OMG ..... I just want to say Thank You .. I have just stumbled onto your Chanel after working a 16 hrs sift at a job that i have been working for the past 27 years and have grown to hate , my girlfriend and i have just started to plane on living a homestead life n NH and are making plans on starting a homestead , i just want to say thank you. people like you give me inspiration to continue with our dream ,,, God bless and good luck in your journey .

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Arthur Jurkowitsch You are very welcome. Just do your research first and you will do ok! Good luck!

[@arthurjurkowitsch9785]

Thanks and I hope all your dreams come true.

[@mollysmith6055]

Can't add much to the comments other than to offer a hug and praise for you and how you choose to live your life to the fullest. And also to cross fingers that your 'being stuck' will somehow get resolved too.

[@a.omurbattalgazi1313]

Wishing you and your lovely family luck, health and happiness in your wonderful homesteading wherever is best for you. Watching your videos with joy, always learning something... I’m sure, your dad is watching over you, he is happy. Blessings to you and your family, from Istanbul, Turkey ♥️🌺

[@robertl30]

Well this was about the most poignant thing I've seen on Facebook in years. I came to learn how to prep a pantry and I'm leaving with tears in my eyes. Thanks for sharing your story. You're very courageous.

[@AZMarine513]

Great video. A lot of truth. I like finding mature channels watching the most recent videos and then checking out some of the very first episodes. I really enjoy you and your husband's channel. Thanks for the time and effort.

[@sarachenn6049]

I am so glad i watched this video. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks for watching

[@frankieodom]

Never had the pleasure of homesteading as a child but it is something that has grown. I laugh and say it is because my maiden name is Farmer. Living in Florida on 2acres with chickens and poor soil. But loving the adventure and all the learning avenues on the utube channels. Canning is going great and my pantry is getting full. Being self sufficient is becoming a way of life. Just found your channel and I love your presentation.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Frankie Odom Thanks for sharing and watching

[@mightyfamilyofgod1995]

Thank you for sharing your story with the world❤️

[@CelticRootsFarm]

Greetings from fellow homesteaders in New Hampshire! Keep up the good work!

[@urbanacres7189]

Your story is very interesting and inspiring! It relates to me in many ways. Homesteading can be expensive in the beginning depending on where you want to Homestead and what all you want to do. I have many more years to work for money and homestead, and because I work full-time , kids, sports, time struggle is always there, but homestead is my meditation. I have been doing this for the last five years and every year is different and more satisfying. Can't wait to become debt-free can enjoy more time doing what I love! I love listening to your stories :)

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Start up costs can be very expensive and definitely something people need to be aware of when getting into this lifestyle. Don't quit your job yet unless you have a plan!

[@brucefuller381]

Hi Jaime, I love your story. We all have our journey. I was married 28 years when the spouse said "I don't want to be married to you anymore". Now, three years later, all bills paid in full, a little saved, and looking to see if I can afford my homestead. I'm looking at Arizona. I want chickens, a big a55 garden, fire wood heating , my homestead. An acre maybe. Management of sewage, wells and all the utilities is scary , but the price of a fully plugged in property is scarier. I'm trying to find my entry. I'm encouraged by the way you're approaching things. A little at a time. Thanks again for sharing your story.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Bruce Fuller We are taking it very, very slow. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching

[@kandyhoward4210]

I've been enjoying watching your videos and am so glad I found you on KZbin! You share really good information and insight. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Welcome Kandy!

[@paulpritchard6581]

Just found your channel and LOVE it. Susan and I are moving in the same direction hopefully by 2019. GREAT JOB Paul & Susan North Georgia

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Paul Pritchard Welcome to the channel and good luck!

[@jennybetten3483]

So glad we found your channel. We've got many things in common, one being I felt trapped, miserable and tired of working so hard to make a rich man richer only to be unappreciated and used. My family and I just listed our house and plan to move to Waynesville, NC area by the end of June. The funny thing is we've began homesteading years ago and didn't even realize it. You guys are doing a great job and you're very helpful. Keep up the great work. We plan to have our own channel up and running soon. Thanks again

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Congrats on the wake-up call! That is the first step. Most people get depressed and don't know why but continue to do the same thing day in and day out. You guys figured out the problem and are fixing it. You have nowhere to go but up! Good luck on the move!

[@jennybetten3483]

Thank you and as things progress I may be asking you for some advice, lol. Right now, we've been watching lots of videos, reading articles and taking lots of notes to try to get a plan in place and be a little bit prepared. We know things are not always going to go right the first time, but we can learn as much from our mistakes as we can our successes. Thank you again for the encouraging words. Take care

[@Guildbrookfarm]

I don't know that we are in a place to give advice. We are just doing what we think is right for us. But we are happy to help anyway we can ;0)

[@combatgmanofyah5813]

Thank you for sharing

[@jameshumerick6475]

hello,, you got some good videos,, I was raised on a homestead farm,, it was a very hard life,, but I enjoyed it,, I still live that way today,, I hope you do well homesteading,, thank you ,, god bless,, James,,

[@Guildbrookfarm]

You really have to love what you do to endure the sacrifices. That is what I understood from my father as well. Thank you for watching

[@badwolf6975]

Just found your channel and I'm really enjoying it. I went through alot of what you did when I was young. My parents knew how to do all of this stuff and I didn't learn it unfortunately. Now I'm older and wiser and looking back on this type of lifestyle with fondness. So I'm starting to try and be more prepared and self reliant so it's nice watching someone else go through this as well. Keep up the good work!😊

[@MrKevyrev]

Wow, great story! Your dad sounds like a great man, thanks for sharing.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

He was just a guy that had his priorities straight. At least according to me ;0) Thanks for watching

[@angelabryant6141]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@armeyf]

First, let me thank you for your story. Wait, let me thank you for all of your videos. I always enjoy them all and gain something from each one. We found ourselves forced into unemployment, for various reasons, (believe me, I deleted the War & Peace story I started typing) and an adult son having to move home due to complications from Diabetes. Like you, I learned volumes from my mother, who grew up during the depression with little to nothing. No running water, no electricity, growing everything they ate..or they didn't eat..even down to making toothbrushes from Sweetgum trees. Her story, like your own, taught me that we can make it! Numerous friends have left us by the wayside since we can't go to dinner 2-3 times a week, go out drinking or to concerts. You know what? They weren't friends! We are in our first year of, what might be, homesteading. I have a small garden which I hope grows in size by leaps and bounds. Large trees shade most of our property, but I'm creative where I plant. I am attempting to sprout seeds for several types of fruit trees, planning more garden space, already knew how to can (thanks to Momma) and am saving for a freezer since our 25-year-old one decided to croak. (It's still War & Peace, huh?) You know something? I like my husband more, you and I must have worked for the same extremely high-stress company, and we are eating much healthier! There are hurdles, sure. We can't raise chickens or have goats, we live in Florida where the growing seasons are bizarre or simply too hot to grow many things, but ya know what(?) I'm happier than I've been in decades and I am able to make sure my son gets the care and nutrition he needs. I walk around our property barefoot and have my morning coffee beside my garden. Ok, I'll hush....just thank you again for your videos and all of the knowledge you provide within them. ps...I love your chickens also.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+S Suiter Your story made me smile Susie. Through it all, you are happier. I wish you the best of luck going forward with all you do! Thanks for hanging out with us and sharing your story!

[@looshuis5681]

I understand where your coming from about wanting to be in the woods. My mom and I lived in tents for about 2 years in a very small town in Montana. I was never more happy. Good for you taking that leap and getting back to your roots.

[@outdoorcountryboyforlife6511]

WoW, just watched the first one of your videos. I'm impressed, YOU made choices for your life. so many people let life make choices for them. I'll be watching more of your videos. God Bless and good luck on your adventures.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thank you for the kind words and welcome to the channel

[@ChristianpatriotUSA]

You are incredibly inspiring. There is a great human spirit involved with self reliance. And I admire you very much for sharing your story. I'm 42 and just beginning in very VERY :) small ways to make my life...simpler. Which is a terrible word because there is actually a lot of work involved in that lol. What you do is amazing and relatable and definitely inspiring. Thanks for sharing. (Hoping you have a hair cutting video in there somewhere lol, so if you don't, please consider haha!) Rock on!

[@joescott3393]

Jamie thank you for sharing your life's story. My father was born in 1897 and he went through WW1, WW2, The roaring 20's and the dirty 30's. A lot of me came from my father and I also did not know it as a child. We just thought that was the way everyone lived. Today as I sit on the porch and think of the past I can understand things clearer. As I listen to the stories of folk on U Tube and why they have quit the corporate life for a much simpler existence. The folk I just finished watching from beginning to end, "Our Wyoming Life" and how and why they as a couple quit corporate radio to operate her step fathers ranch near Casper Wyoming after he passed away and would they ever leave the ranch and return to corporate life - NO! Most of folk never understand happiness until they finally realize that they are doing or not doing something that they truly love. Usually that love stems from something from their childhood. I just turned 75, in perfect health and there is nothing better than tending to the chickens or goats or tending to my huge garden that I mostly give away. God Bless Joe

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Right on Joe. Took me a long time to figure out what the “hole” was in my life. I’m one of the lucky ones who was able to figure it out

[@douglasm1075]

Thank you for your videos. Just finished watching your latest (the dirt series/ update on where you are @ plannning/ building your new home) I spent my formative years growing up on a farm. Didn't realize until later how much it shaped me as a person as well. When our kids were in their teen years, we moved back to the country...small acreage with a 100 yr old farm house. My career path has been a lot like your dad's..self employed carpenter/ general contractor..sole source of income, paying our own health insurance, yada, yada... listening this morning, to both your thoughts, and your dad's choices, just reconfirms, and solidifies the choices we've made. I too am not chasing the almighty dollar...although, we do need $ don't we to pay for things. Watching this as I've had my 3rd cup of coffee before heading out the door to work, has been a treat. It grounds me. Your video series is a gift to the rest of us. Thank you. DM

[@robertschroeder1978]

Thank you for sharing your experiences, thoughts and ideas. This video has helped me greatly as I work through the process of moving towards a Homesteading life style. Thank you for your videos and I really enjoyed the canning videos as well. Rob S. (Rockford MI)

[@PhilAmCountryLiving3317]

I'm also interested in Homesteading.. actually we watch already about the chicken ! New friend here from Arkansas USA.

[@homesteaddiaries656]

What an awesome story. Funny how we can have such opposite childhoods and have made such opposite decisions in our life and still wind up at the same place. Glad I found your channel :)

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Welcome!

[@philpmo2620]

Thank you far sharing. You and your family are very inspirational. On a lighter note, scars and broken bones were trophies for the largest tree parachuted without breaking.

[@laurajo2005]

That was really inspiring, I totally teared up when you were talking about your dad. He's defiantly looking down and is so proud of you! I feel the same way as you as far as the corporate life and making more and more money. I'm trying to phase into homesteading myself. Love your channel! =)

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks Laura and good luck on your journey!

[@cabledaug37]

I just found your channel and think it is awesome. I'm jealous!! I love the videos.

[@marcallen3772]

Thank you for sharing, I too feel at home in the woods,working with my hands ( gardening, building, fixing stuff,etc.). I am working towards buying a property and living my dream of homesteading. Unfortunately I have a lot of resistance from my folks, my dad even went so far as to threaten to cut me from all family ties :( . I am struggling with how to deal with my parents and be true to myself and be happy for myself. Right now im renting a small apartment, not allowed pets, no garden, no place for a workshop, but a nice neighborhood close to nature. Anyways I just wanted to say I got a little inspired from your video " why we homestead" and am looking foward to watching many more. Thank you

[@alisoncrossey6984]

Thank you. Makes so much sense ❤️

[@exploringitall8588]

Thanks for telling your story I so understand where you are coming from - it also reminds me of the final words from “Citizen Kane” Rosebud -

[@lookup8297]

Thanks for sharing your heart! :0)

[@YankeeLivn]

thank you for sharing your story

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Yankee Liv'n thanks for watching :0)

[@therawveganexperiment3999]

making 10-30k a month right now.............. but money doesnt make happy........ saving it all for my homestead (and then quiting my job after 1-2 years). When I was a kid I already KNEW what made me happy. I wanted to live of the land since I was 7-8 years old. You're very pretty btw and love your tattoos.

[@sophieboulanger2]

I'm at that point where I need to make a decision as to where I'm going.. I have been out of work for 2 years now and I too was in the fast pace of the corporate world. I'm in a subburb of Montreal Qc and I',m living off our version of 401k.. Money is getting thinner and I need to make a move.. I have a 4yo daughter which wont start school until sept 2017.. I've been slowly taking that homesteading path without nowing the word.. I do have A LOT to leran.. I mean, I don't know didly squat.. My parents only grew chives. I got myself chickens this year that I snuck under my balcony stairs.. Started gardening (not well) I plan on spending some of my winter learning but the other part will be on actually making a decision for my life.. Love your "dirt" it shows that there are some light or actually relief after

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Sophie Boulanger The key for us was to take it slow and tackle one problem at a time. You will figure it out - there is light :0)