Self-Reliant Family Living Off-Grid on a Thriving Homestead for 13 Years

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This family of 5 has worked hard over the past 13 years to make their off-grid homestead dreams a reality. Their yurt home is connected to a straw bale kitchen and garage, they collect rainwater and solar power, and they heat with an indoor wood boiler that provides in-floor heating.
Their homestead includes sprawling gardens that produce a ton of vegetables, and they also raise pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, quail, rabbits and bees for everything from meat and eggs to feta cheese and honey.
In this video, Becca and Jean share a tour of their alternative home, explain their off-grid systems, talk about the financial and permitting hoops they had to jump through, and share the ups and downs of living this lifestyle.
You can follow and find out more about BareBush Homestead here:
/ happyhippiehomesteaders
A huge thank you to the whole family for spending the day with us, and for letting us share your story :)
Thanks for watching!
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@ExploringAlternatives 11 місяців тому

Thanks for watching! You can follow and find out more about BareBush Homestead here: facebook.com/happyhippiehomesteaders

@mr.potatohead6138 11 місяців тому

Im convinced that people that minimize wasting time with todays society are far better off. These kids have far more functional education than " regular " kids. Kudos to these parents for taking their family on a more righteous path.

@joykirkpatrick6868 10 місяців тому

While they drink thier tequila 🙄

@Stacey721 10 місяців тому

AMEN! This was the norm for centuries, not state run conformity education. I mean indoctrination.

@shevonking1737 Місяць тому

I totally agree

@Walker733 2 дні тому

My kids have both.

@julietphillips1991 11 місяців тому

This is definitely not for everybody. It sounds like a lot of work, but this family is obviously committed and loving the lifestyle! Thumbs up for them!

@ExploringAlternatives 11 місяців тому

I completely agree! This lifestyle is a ton work and it's really hard to leave because there's so much to take care of, but it must also be very rewarding! Thanks for checking out the video :)

@sharene411 11 місяців тому

It's definitely work. But no pesticides, fresh food, not being shipped for hours/days! Good for them

@misterdee1418 11 місяців тому

If you want freedom you have very few choices..and this is one of them.

@rogeriolisto 11 місяців тому

Once the system is set you will enjoy very much. I'm in my forth year❤

@karenb1627 11 місяців тому

Work means many things. How many hours do I need to work to just have a place to sleep? Working for someone else who profits from my labor? It's all about where they choose to send and spend their energy intentionally. Perspective. It is a chosen alternative. Definitely not for everyone.

@geoffreywallace9432 11 місяців тому

What impresses me most is that you have your children doing chores and assisting the family. As a teacher, I find that too many parents are raising their children with a sense of entitlement. Whatever they want, they will get. I'm glad you're teaching your children the value of hard work and teamwork. Keep it up.

@denisewilson8367 10 місяців тому

I agree with you. The younger generations feel they are entitled to do as they please and someone else should shoulder the work or costs for them. The way Bare Bush Homestead is raising their children I'd the way I raised mine. It was called country life not Homesteading back then. I'm glad to see the Homesteading style growing. Maybe not all of the next generation will be ruined.

@AaronHendu 10 місяців тому

My sister doesnt even make her kids flush the dang toilet and one of em is in high school! It is bizarre.

@AaronHendu 10 місяців тому

She doesnt believe in rules and thinks kids will discover consequnces to their nwgative behaviour on their own...like, no, you are putting the work on everyone else in their lives who is inevitabley gonna have to teach them, or they dont learn and womder why no one wants anything to do with them.

@carolynrandle5454 8 місяців тому

Kids are spoiled nowadays.

@GothicMaid 8 місяців тому

Yes. I agree. I wish I could get mine more hands on

@cheyennefreeman4144 8 місяців тому

I love how when she was talking about how his handiness and skills made everything so much more possible his whole face and body language went “aaawww shucks”. How they live definitely looks very challenging but I’m glad they’re happy and able to enjoy living off the land, connect with nature and can share that with their children. Knowledge and skills like this are absolutely priceless.

@suzanamiljenovic8525 11 місяців тому

This shows us that God gave us everything we need. This type of life makes you humble. ❤

@BuddhistZenDave 11 місяців тому

Growing up in a busy suburb i am really starting to appreciate people who go all out with their homesteads. It's not just a hobby, or they have some chickens in the back. No, these people have kids, ducks, self supplied water and food, and deal with every challenge and inconvenience life will throw at in day to day living.

@brooketeague4985 11 місяців тому

The joy of sitting down at the table with your family to eat a meal that you all produced is unmatchable. So simple but so intricate! Love this lifestyle!

@SalKayell 11 місяців тому

This is what survival, sustainability, self reliancy and family looks like. A family working together and learning how to survive within their own means. People forget that people survived with even less than this once upon a time. Oh how quickly we all forget. Love this and well done to this family because it is definitely a lot of hard work, commitment, and time.

@dorisweems1510 11 місяців тому

What a great education for the kids.

@ExploringAlternatives 11 місяців тому

For sure those kids are pretty lucky! Thanks for checking out the video :)

@chloeuntrau4588 11 місяців тому

I just hope they get a traditionnal education beside...Important for the future, even if they learn a lot in this kind of life.

@webbynater 2 місяці тому

@@chloeuntrau4588 by traditional education do you mean modern education? It’s kind of funny how we think about education these days. Modern education is really a very new experiment in human history if you think about it. It’s kind of strange how we are expected to send kids off for 8 hours a day for 13 years and hope they get a good education.

@heatherwatson8506 9 місяців тому

This is life! Hard work, family oriented, teaching the children REAL values! The knowledge that it takes, to pull off this lifestyle, is incredible. Hats off to all of you. Enjoy your life and, as a Canadian, myself, I am so happy to view your video.

@elevans5758 11 місяців тому

That is the kind of life I always wanted, but where does one finds a clever man like that to instal all that? You are so lucky to have found each other. Thank you for sharing your story and your amazing life style. May God bless your amazing family and wonderful, healthy life..

@jdvanallen2907 11 місяців тому

There are a lot of men who want to live this lifestyle and there are quite a few who have the skills. From what I have seen a lot of us with the skills who aren’t taken don’t have the social skills to be meeting potential partners in public though so it can be tricky to find them.

@elevans5758 11 місяців тому

@@HHB884 I did too for a while.

@michaeltester5187 10 місяців тому

Doesn’t have to be a man?! Anyone could learn these skills if they really wanted them, I reckon.

@jugendamthamburg-ggkonform381 2 місяці тому

My family has a small place that is in nature. The tools are often heavy for a woman to handle. Also, not many women want to get into fixing septic tanks and so on so doable by a woman but I do not know any who are interested. @@michaeltester5187

@jugendamthamburg-ggkonform381 2 місяці тому

if you buy the land certainly there is an available man who has the skills but not the money to buy the land.

@4everhdt 11 місяців тому

What a wonderful family and homestead they have built! They win at life!

@cathylynnpietranton 11 місяців тому

Thank you Matt and Daniel for sharing their story. They had a vision of what they wanted their life to be like and they made it come true. Wishing them the best.❤

@ExploringAlternatives 11 місяців тому

Thanks Cathy, so happy you enjoyed the video! They worked super hard to make this happen and we wish them all the best too :)

@jks9204 10 місяців тому

Are u Canadian? What growing zone are u? Manitoban here 👋🏻

@startuphub4097 11 місяців тому

What a lovely example of conservation. And I love seeing the children and the way you are "normal" and not ideological as a family teaching sustainability and environmental stewardship. Love how she brags about her hubby, how handy and resourceful they are. Your video is going into my list for my students.

@austro8086 10 місяців тому

The more minimalist version of their current lifestyle is my dream. I’m really inspired by this video. I am literally exhausted of living in the city life en I’m only 31 years old.

@KCsGardenPatch 11 місяців тому

This is a great video. Im glad they didnt glamorise it and said that it can be difficult, is costly to start etc. But geez what a beautiful piece of paradise!

@gonnahitcharide 10 місяців тому

I appreciate all of the honesty about finances and the work involved to build up a homestead. 🙏🏻

@jewelssylva3738 10 місяців тому

I admire this couple. Dreams can be obtained, patient diligence, & hard work. The family life skills education is priceless. It requires a strong partnership. My daughter & son-in-law have only been on their homestead for on year. They repaired, remodeled & built rooms onto the house on their property themselves. My son-in-law has extensive skills like this man. He's also working 30 hours a week. They had a small farm a few years ago. Garden, harvesting their own chickens ... I'm so proud of them!!

@rogerbmcdaniel 11 місяців тому

What a wonderful family. They have found a way to live their dreams. Obviously it is a lot of work, but they persevere and continue to make it happen. I wish them continued success and happiness!

@jimsngc 11 місяців тому

Such a lovely family. Thanks for sharing your journey and for being so open and honest. And thank you Exploring Alternatives for always finding the stories, producing the content and bringing it to the world.

@ExploringAlternatives 11 місяців тому

Thanks so much Jim, really happy you enjoyed this video! We had a great time meeting the whole family and getting to spend the day with them was pretty special :)

@edivaughan1746 11 місяців тому

What a beautiful place and a beautiful respectful responsible to our world family. Thank you so very much for sharing. ♥️

@llewellynlombard7428 11 місяців тому

Thank you, Matt & Daniel, never will you live a healthier life than this. Modern society is blinded by the easy way out, which if you really come to think of it, it is totally artificial. You are providing your children with the most genuine pure information about how life should be without all the dirt. Great job, keep on.

@timaidley6073 10 місяців тому

Pulling together, enjoying the journey, accepting challenge after challenge in your endeavours, releases abundance for your needs, including an abundance of peace. You just connected the dots with your Creator, who teaches you how to prosper.

@gloriako7185 11 місяців тому

I admire your lifestyle. It must be hard but also very satisfying. Wish you all the best!

@trumenjst 11 місяців тому

This is the only way to live longer, helthier and happier in our changing world.

@AM-sx5bt 11 місяців тому

I want to try this kind of living but not totally off grid. Thank u for sharing this. ❤

@juliaedlund4107 10 місяців тому

This is my dream life. I live in an apartment in a small town, but my dream is to move to the countryside and have a homestead. But it's difficult to find people who share that dream. My experience is that people frown and ask me why on earth I'd want to do this. I guess it takes a special kind of person to see the beauty in all the hard work. I do not vibe with the technologies and fast-paced society of today.

@gwenmaddaford4161 11 місяців тому

Thank you for sharing this incredible journey you are on in such an honesty and open manner. You are an inspiration for many but have added the realism of how much hard work, financial startup etc that it really takes to do this.

@melanin4267 10 місяців тому

I absolutely love what you are doing with your family. I'm a small homestead and I love to look at videos of beautiful folks 💜🏡🧑🏾‍🌾🍓🍅🍆creating Change . Blessings to you and much Respect to you on teaching your children how to be self sufficient 💚🌼💚🥗🫑🫑💋 blessings

@johnt7776 8 місяців тому

Amazing what this family has done. It makes your appreciative of what your family is doing and the amount of work required. Truly impressive what you have done!

@Justus11167 11 місяців тому

My dream! My hubby and I would love to learn straw bale. I see us doing this very soon. Good for these folks living life to the fullest. Thanks for sharing 😊

@Leann_7 11 місяців тому

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

@ExploringAlternatives 11 місяців тому

Thanks for watching LeAnn :)

@betterlivingonabudget Місяць тому

What a beautiful family living a beautiful way of life! This is the first homesteading family's story/interview I've seen where I immediately wanted to go to their YT channel, and yet I was enjoying the interview so much I had to keep watching and I'm calling it delayed gratification. 😍😁❤Thanks for sharing their story with us!

@ladyryan902 11 місяців тому

Wow living the dream they were way before thier time..incredible

@princesszhorne Місяць тому

WoW! If there were MORE Ppl like this❤❤❤❤ LuvN yall from Atlanta Ga ❤❤❤❤

@chad2886 11 місяців тому

Refreshing to see a common sense approach to off-grid homesteading. Fossil fuels are essential at this point in time for productivity and comfort.

@Donneczka1 7 місяців тому

Bravo! Well done! I so admire folks who do this instead of living the consumerist-capitalist nightmare! It’s the way most families used to live until greed took over! I wish them continued success! Their kids are so lucky to have all the skills and knowledge they have! 👍👍👍👍👍

@vplph 10 місяців тому

Nice tribute from her to her handy husband... Has this gentle lady cracked the code to a happy relationship despite all life challenges?

@thepeopleplaceandnaturepod8344 10 місяців тому

This video inspires me to spend my life growing nutritious food for my family and others while embracing a sustainable lifestyle connected to nature. It's amazing how fulfilling life becomes with this perspective.

@petrawilken5861 10 місяців тому

OMG you are living my dream - such lucky kids to learn experiencially! Well done guys!!! Wow, so much respect!!!

@denisewilson8367 10 місяців тому

Sounds like Bare Bush Homestead has the knowledge & will power to get to where they want to be. They have done a terrific job so far. Keep going one foot in front of the other.

@sarangabora5252 10 місяців тому

I respect this family and at the same time envy them. It takes a lot of courage to live off the grid. It's a tough life but definitely a fulfilling life.

@s4ta440 11 місяців тому

Thank you for sharing this encouraging story! So similar to what we’re doing with a family of 8!

@lomalinke5042 11 місяців тому

This was so interesting! Great people, great homestead! Loved every minute of it! Thank you!

@jerrytikotikoca7770 10 місяців тому

Awesome living off grid, stress free and planting and eating organic fruits..

@TheMennomilist 11 місяців тому

Enjoyed listening and watching about the way of life this family lives. Really nice.

@SpiffyFambam 8 місяців тому

This definitely gives me an idea for my future living of the grid. It’s so nice to see you grow your own crops and raise your own animals. Thank you for sharing your story.

@dans1741 10 місяців тому

Very impressive, Hats off to this family

@danielleterry2331 10 місяців тому

Thank you for sharing your incredible life and how you both worked so hard to achieve your goal, and yes I have only found 1 family by me that is like minded on gardening and raising chickens , rabbits they are retired and I work full time but we help each other and barter .

@flyoverurbangarden4315 11 місяців тому

That's a beautiful farm. Great job.

@mamalioness1156 9 місяців тому

Love this episode! Such great info shared! Love this lifestyle so much!

@helenboyles886 11 місяців тому

*"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the next best time is now"*

@mortenbolin7481 11 місяців тому

My life is totally changed because I've been earning $15,250 returns from my $4,000 investment with Naomi Wang

@Jenniferlawren686 11 місяців тому

Same here, i will praise Mrs Naomi Wang over and over again because she has great skills, i started with $2000 and after 2week i received a returns of $6,000 then i continue with her ever since she has been delivering.

@commerceusa 11 місяців тому

I heard a lot of investing with Mrs Naomi Wang and how good she is, please how safe are the profit?

@scottmichael9670 11 місяців тому

Trading with Wang strategy is nothing new to me, I opened a trading at $5K, and I've been able to scale to $18K in two weeks

@leeann8091 11 місяців тому

I started with just 4,000 dollars now earning upto 17,000 dollars WEEKLY

@dandavatsdasa8345 10 місяців тому

Great! Great in so many ways! You are a Great people!

@bbeckyy31 11 місяців тому

Beautiful homestead!! Great job, you're living my dream❤

@Snyc2030 10 місяців тому

What a fascinating family and beautiful story. I so enjoyed this episode.

@evelina2363 7 місяців тому

What a beautiful couple, so honest and humble. Loved this video.

@JoaquimMonteiroMartins 11 місяців тому

Kids learning real life!

@fredom1118 10 місяців тому

Your children are so blessed

@sengendosimeonbuzima 8 місяців тому

That is such a beautiful life,be blessed 🙌

@RainbowWarriorChris 7 місяців тому

Amazing!!!

@rastagrastag7784 11 місяців тому

Such a cool homestead

@gordie4059 8 місяців тому

Very cool!

@BABYCOOKIE918 11 місяців тому

I love this idea

@riamoreland7738 2 місяці тому

You’re so Blessed!

@fishingbrigade 9 місяців тому

no words I can put into it as WOW

@chessman483 10 місяців тому

We are two years into our permaculture experience. Just finished our off grid power system. Be interesting.👍 Yes we find a lot of weekly costs even though we are freehold. Currently just went back to work after 18 months, setting up extra accommodation at the moment. So next time I give up work, hopefully we can live off our accommodation income. We live cheaply and it’s a huge amount of work. So can relate a lot to things you are saying.

@denisfrancine3221 10 місяців тому

Just love your video. What part of Canada are you at? I live in Western Quebec and still put up a lot of food for myself.I have electricity but have a wood stove for the winter. At 80, I still make a small garden , I planted 72 tomato plants this year, will have a lot to put up. Also put up meat, love this kind of life even alone. Never bored. Three kids scattered all over Canada.

@georgehosea139 8 місяців тому

Thats the best life in any country,grow your own food,you eat healthy organic food,since farming is hard work you are fit and healthy,you are surrounded by a lot of greenry that is stress relieving,you drink fresh clean water free from chemicals and breathe fresh air,on top of that you are also involving your children and teaching them, good for you,keep it up ,i admire you.

@apheshavaldez405 6 місяців тому

This was very enjoyable, informative and I love their honesty

@sgrvtl7183 8 місяців тому

Beautiful Family, the children being raised in this environment is such valuable lessons in Life! And for Mom & Dad, too~!! Thank You for your honesty in the hard work & planning involved and Thank You for sharing~~

@tjinnes 11 місяців тому

Very inspiring. Thanks for the great video.

@icare6076 10 місяців тому

I love this couple ❤

@jocelynelangis777 10 місяців тому

The most perfect video about extreme off grid! So much work, organization is impressive. It is the price to pay to be independent and they succeed. They’ve got all my admiration their success is a long road but tt worth it. BRAVO

@spineblaZe 11 місяців тому

this is so beautiful

@tsilbaugh5314 5 днів тому

Yall are amazing!!!!

@countrymousesfarmhouse497 11 місяців тому

Fantastic. I love this ❤

@annesmith8700 7 місяців тому

Wow! Impressive.

@Oli3TB76 11 місяців тому

Just wonderful

@AaronHendu 10 місяців тому

Awesome people! I went through a rough patch a few years ago and ended up staying on a mennonite farm for about 8 months and it really opened my eyes about how sick capitalism has made us. Also...they were the nicest people ever. I wont go into detail but they accepted me when most others dont, and never once pushed any religion at me. They loaned me a $1200 Trek bike after mine was stolen. Fed me. Talked to me like a human. They look out for one another. They are honest. I see a lot of similarity in what you guys are doing here with your family. Also...they really do lift entire barns by hand...and it is usually only to help and maybe a meal. I have watched it several times...it is quite awesome.

@shereenrahaman299 4 місяці тому

That looks very nice. Congratulations you came for.❤👏🏻

@southengirl1 6 місяців тому

Wow beautiful!

@deborahcambria3005 2 місяці тому

Admirable!!!!!❤

@ConfTotheguy2024 День тому

I can't believe you had to work full time and work the farm so much time and effort thank you for sharing your beautiful home. I could see being lonely it looks very remote can i be the fun director just having fun.. ❤

@jodylebouton9436 11 місяців тому

I admire you. I know me and this wouldn’t work. God Bless you all.

@boqueronbecky6977 3 місяці тому

I would love this!!!❤

@sobongilemaruping1988 11 місяців тому

Beautiful home ❤ my dream home and life

@Kralphrn 10 місяців тому

This is awesome!

@oudogs 10 місяців тому

Awesome!!

@thomasjessop8367 8 місяців тому

It is so very nice that you married a very good HANDY MAN, to be able to do ALL your build, fix, and repairs.

@liamalepta8003 8 місяців тому

I am off grid as well. Solar power, rain catchment, working to be self sustaining. I have all modern conviences also. Im not taking away anything i had in a commercial house in urban city. Had to make some minor differences. Based on one thing we have, RV campers. I built my cabin on RV ideals. Which people can live in one just fine, like an ordinary house. It would take some getting used to, there are responsibilties you must look after each day, chores that keep the RV in working order, to keep heating, cooling, refridgeration, electricty if you are boon docking and dont have electric hook ups or plumibing hook ups. And its these tasks which people dont like doing for long times. So, its more of just a routine you get into. Normal people have a routine in their on grid house, so just adding a few more is not that large of a deal. but when looking at ways to have a off grid house you can either look at the old fashioned 1800s way, nothing wrong with that at all. or set your off grid house similar to a RV and 12v power. You can have all those modern conviences, a high end type living. its entirely possible to make your cabin similar to a mobile home. What im saying is, it doesnt have to be a primitive mud hut as some people seem to think. You can have the latest technology in your off grid. Some people love the nature and the nature ways, I live sort of in a combination of that, because I like that wholesome life, i compare to the Amish sort of. only i have latest technology also which is being geared for more environmentally safe means. So people of many different back grounds of ideals can essentially move towards this freer lifestyle and getting off those utilities.

@marisolenrico8971 11 місяців тому

❤❤❤❤ hermosa familia y proyecto

@edgarsiankanga8233 2 місяці тому

It's impressive

@donnacole4227 8 місяців тому

Awesome family in a beautiful place Be safe Bye now from Florida

@bluemm2852 8 місяців тому

Well done guys! Looks like you're doing a great job. The way things are going I would urge you to every day carry and teach everyone how to shoot.

@milliebanks7209 8 місяців тому

I love it! wish I could do this but at my age it's impossible! But go!

@EulaleeMiller-cx1bp 3 дні тому

I enjoyed watching thanks for sharing

@deborahlewis3954 11 місяців тому

Beautiful family, beautiful property, beautiful life!

@KeaneMoses 10 місяців тому

Hello Deborah How are you doing today?

@user-rp6nf9sz6t 11 місяців тому

I am looking at Alternative Living systems like EarthShips with off grid tech; I have some acres and w/love to cut ties with money-grubbing corporations. No TV/Cable smartest move, America began going downhill with TV.