dont you just love kirsten's simple yet high captivating video editing?! no sound, no music but engaging scenes and great dialog. i find she does this will all her videos and very succesful. thanks again kirsten for another excellent video!
This man would make one heck of a professor. I deeply respect people that are passionate about everything that interest them. Just not enough of that in our World.
I built a couple canoes based on his plans. His online courses are really great, detailed enough to do nice work and basic enough for me to follow even though I've never done any woodworking.
I grew up not too far from there and my dad also built a house for a big family out of scrap wood. He layered 2x4s like bricks hand hewed his beams and tore down big buildings for extra material. Oregon was a great place to grow up and I'm glad to see that there are still folks out there that consider living off the grid a good thing. I would like to visit this place in person some day. Thanks for sharing.
Brian is a beautiful, talented, loving, knowledgeable and a living example, what connecting to earth really means. This video should be shown in schools. Thank you so much for making it and posting it.
As an Electrical contractor and retired soldier I am truly impressed! I commute to the VA Hospital on a electric mtn. bike which I recharge with solar panels, I am currently trying to get off the grid but a disabled soldiers salary isn't that much so I was very happy to see how much you have used salvaged materials and it inspired me, so thanks! One of my favorite videos.
LOVED this. For Off Grid Hot Water we use a 40 gallon stainless steel wood fired "kettle" that we bought from the Amish. The saddle tank on the wood stove did not produce enough hot water for a family of 5's dishes, laundry, baths/showers... Hot water is an essential and one of the big problems for "Off Griders". The wood fired kettle solves that issue. All you need is wood and rain water.
It's great to see the rest of the story. Speaking of sitting with the land and hearing what it speaks to you, how Zen Buddhist. Something I have practiced with many spaces. Love your work.
This is awesome!!! Someone who built his castle within his land. And now has made his castle happy for his soul and to mother earth/nature without paying a hefty ransom. You rock!!!
I love this style of living. In the future, I think humans will go back to doing this... full circle - using and making the most of natural resources without damaging the environment.
Robbob9933 While natural resource intensive, people in the past still had a more than sustainable life and just because there was a lot of work involved, it does not mean it was bad. We now have the communication, ideas, and ability to improve on the old way of life, and do more than just live "sustainably". As long as we work hard, following the laws of Nature, then this life can be increasingly productive and bearable.
Robbob9933 Rob, I suppose you think fracking, suburban sprawl, and chemical agriculture aren't resource intensive. These people will be minimally affected if there ever is a major grid failure. They're actually close to independent, instead of being just more consumers. Hats off to them.
Robbob9933 They did and do. I have 2 family members who live 100% self sufficient. One in the UK and one in Norther Sweden (within the Arctic Circle). All their energy is from renewables, all the food is grown or comes from self reared animals. Money to buy things like solar panels, wind turbines and other thing requiring money comes from selling excess food produced by themselves, or by working for others. And no, they don't live like hermits... they have cars, skimobiles, etc. It is possible, all it takes is effort and the capability to ignore people who say it can't be done.
steve w First, get off that chemical agriculture crap. It shows you don't think critically. Now if you had said mono-cropping or wetland crops in dry land soil, you would be speaking with intellect.
Brian I have to tell you that your video was so inspiring to watch. I am 52 and my wife and I are buying a a acreage and want to become self sufficient with collecting water and heating and using electric by solar. I'm building a greenhouse to grow our own food and raising chickens and beef for our own consumption. We will have propane for a back up but want to see if we can do it without. I have watched lots of videos and yours inspired me. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video, Brian really knows what he is doing. I love the winter fridge idea and the kayak he builds are insane. I hope there will be a follow up video in the future.
Loving the lifestyle. My wife and I are preparing for retirement and setting up for off grid as much as we can as well. Thanks for sharing your video with us.
could spend 3 years watching videos on this channel and still not have wasted 1 minute of my life. Best channel on youtube, plus this dude is such a legend
& you can if you wanted,, he got is knowledge with time,, start small & simple work your way up to his level or beyond ....my first project was a 10x10x14 foot shed I hand built my self which I eventually helped my parents build a two story 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2 car garage house,, I started small & now I could do anything from electrical, plumbing, frame, drywall roof,, everything to build a house because I started small & worked my way up by simplifying it,, all I need now is time & material oh and money((=
I like the way you build, I think the oriental theme is relaxing. Reusing things is the best way to go, not to be cheep but to prevent waste. Things like people deserve a second chance. Thank you so much for sharing.
I like how he not only has gotten to the point where he has been able to live like he is able but that he teaches others how to do things too. Thank you another interesting video.
This dude is incredible, I am 20 years old and I feel liek I have missed out to much on this stuff like building your own house and finding your passion and just doing it. very inspiring.
Brilliant! Just brilliant! We need more people with this frame of mind set. So many take away ideas, thanks for sharing!!! (Yeah, man didn't "re-invent the wheel", he made it worse.)
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This is an absolutely wonderful documentary! I'm so glad I happened upon it! I would love to have these skills that Brian has. What an amazing lifestyle!
Another awesome video, Thank you for posting it. You can hear the passion in Brian's voice at the end when he is discussing his kayack's, which are a thing of beauty.
6 years later! Wow so cool. Thanks for the video. Also thanks to the farm owners for a tour of their lives. This was just great and inspirational on so many levels.
The Japanese Forest House is a dream! I came across your video while researching homesteading in OR. Planning a big move to start my dream. Thank you for the inspiration!
Does he sell plans for that house? Love it! I couldn't help but notice a couple of negative responses below. If you live in an urban area you can still make many changes while learning new skills. Rent a plot in a community garden and take gardening classes. Learn how to can and pickle.Study and implement the best water filters for your personal use. Experiment and use less electricity in your apartment. Grow herbs in a container on your balcony or outside your front door.
this video was moving and inspiring. It reminded me of the time when i was younger. We would build our hideouts/treehouses and pretend we lived in them. We were warriors and hunters and whatever we wanted to be.
Your home/farm is beautiful. Well thought out and carried out. It show that you took your time in every detail and it is lovely. Thank you for sharing.
Brian thank you for a "boat load" of great information! I really enjoyed your innovative way of using your waste heat to heat your water just to name one great innovative technique.
I can see the harmony in your lifestyle and philosophy. I'm glad that you have found your calling. I'm still having trouble with mine however I'm going to try to build a garden on top of my sun room roof and hopefully some how nature plants a seed in me.
He is a genius. A person who is much ahead of time. A true nature lover n knows who to use the resources v well. God bless u with good health happiness n loooooooooong life.
So intelligent and inspiring! I look forward to seeing 'winter-life' presented as we are inundated with the ease and beauty of folks living with year-round sunny temperatures.
What a good looking buck (and nice feet) that does beautiful work with wood!! LOVE those stairs going to the loft and that hot tub area was great!! So many clever ideas and done beautifully!! Great job Brian!!!
Dear Kirsten Thank God for your beautiful self.. Your videos are so impactful and meaningful to watch. I learn and understand how creativity manifest with people and how it can be a wonderful life. I don't think I would have ever known such worldly individuals existed without your you tube channel. I am forever grateful for your gifts and the fact that you chose to share it with the world. Love from Hawaii.... Happy New Year!
I just have to say, that all the thermal heating stuff that this guy is going on is just awesome. I mean if you can get every opportunity not to waste heat can use it for something else just great stuff great stuff big props man.
Here in northern wisconsin we don't have big redwood trees but miles of white & red pine trees life is good, we all need to get to the simple things life!
What a fantastic video. Loved the farm, so much ingenuity and creativity. That's some eco-friendly hedonism right there. And the kayak was amazing, loved the story behind it.
dont you just love kirsten's simple yet high captivating video editing?! no sound, no music but engaging scenes and great dialog. i find she does this will all her videos and very succesful. thanks again kirsten for another excellent video!
great summary of her style. Always enjoyable
Agreed.
I love what she does and how she can share stories with so many people around the world. 😍
I like the No Music, everyone blast's your ear's with Music and Speak in a whisper! Thank you from my ears
This man would make one heck of a professor. I deeply respect people that are passionate about everything that interest them. Just not enough of that in our World.
ThirdEyeJedi true, he pulled us into his kayak world and even though I noticed, I didnt mind.
I built a couple canoes based on his plans. His online courses are really great, detailed enough to do nice work and basic enough for me to follow even though I've never done any woodworking.
I grew up not too far from there and my dad also built a house for a big family out of scrap wood. He layered 2x4s like bricks hand hewed his beams and tore down big buildings for extra material. Oregon was a great place to grow up and I'm glad to see that there are still folks out there that consider living off the grid a good thing. I would like to visit this place in person some day. Thanks for sharing.
Brian is a beautiful, talented, loving, knowledgeable and a living example, what connecting to earth really means. This video should be shown in schools. Thank you so much for making it and posting it.
arguably the most sustainable person ive seen documented and celebrated. inspiring- enlightening and joyful!!!
As an Electrical contractor and retired soldier I am truly impressed! I commute to the VA Hospital on a electric mtn. bike which I recharge with solar panels, I am currently trying to get off the grid but a disabled soldiers salary isn't that much so I was very happy to see how much you have used salvaged materials and it inspired me, so thanks! One of my favorite videos.
That whole explanation of the kayak at the very end was BADASS
Thanks Kirsten. Wow! Like many other commenters, I am really impressed with this guy, how he chooses to live and what he has done.
You sir are amazing. Being a young fella, you definitely refresh my hope in the next generation.
A true craftsman; he builds from the heart.
LOVED this.
For Off Grid Hot Water we use a 40 gallon stainless steel wood fired "kettle" that we bought from the Amish. The saddle tank on the wood stove did not produce enough hot water for a family of 5's dishes, laundry, baths/showers...
Hot water is an essential and one of the big problems for "Off Griders". The wood fired kettle solves that issue. All you need is wood and rain water.
That is the kind of knowledge we need more of in this world.
It's great to see the rest of the story. Speaking of sitting with the land and hearing what it speaks to you, how Zen Buddhist. Something I have practiced with many spaces. Love your work.
The way you talk about your building kayaks and boats job tells me its your true passion! Awesome!
This guy is the Mcguyver of off-grid living.
This is awesome!!!
Someone who built his castle within his land.
And now has made his castle happy for his soul and to mother earth/nature without paying a hefty ransom.
You rock!!!
I really appreciate the fact that you have students come volunteer ,that alone makes you somebody in my book.
JUST ONE THING TO SAY.
WOW! great!!! So much here-and-now thinking and naturality and all about creation!
I`m full of envy.What beautiful surroundings and wonderful craftsmanship.
This man may be a new personal hero of mine.
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He's s fairy nice fellow.
I love this style of living. In the future, I think humans will go back to doing this... full circle - using and making the most of natural resources without damaging the environment.
The "good old days" never existed Clive. The olden days were natural resource intensive, required huge families just to keep up with the chores.
Robbob9933
While natural resource intensive, people in the past still had a more than sustainable life and just because there was a lot of work involved, it does not mean it was bad. We now have the communication, ideas, and ability to improve on the old way of life, and do more than just live "sustainably". As long as we work hard, following the laws of Nature, then this life can be increasingly productive and bearable.
Robbob9933 Rob, I suppose you think fracking, suburban sprawl, and chemical agriculture aren't resource intensive. These people will be minimally affected if there ever is a major grid failure. They're actually close to independent, instead of being just more consumers. Hats off to them.
Robbob9933 They did and do. I have 2 family members who live 100% self sufficient. One in the UK and one in Norther Sweden (within the Arctic Circle).
All their energy is from renewables, all the food is grown or comes from self reared animals.
Money to buy things like solar panels, wind turbines and other thing requiring money comes from selling excess food produced by themselves, or by working for others.
And no, they don't live like hermits... they have cars, skimobiles, etc.
It is possible, all it takes is effort and the capability to ignore people who say it can't be done.
steve w First, get off that chemical agriculture crap. It shows you don't think critically. Now if you had said mono-cropping or wetland crops in dry land soil, you would be speaking with intellect.
Brian I have to tell you that your video was so inspiring to watch. I am 52 and my wife and I are buying a a acreage and want to become self sufficient with collecting water and heating and using electric by solar. I'm building a greenhouse to grow our own food and raising chickens and beef for our own consumption. We will have propane for a back up but want to see if we can do it without. I have watched lots of videos and yours inspired me. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing.
One of your best.
Awesome video, Brian really knows what he is doing. I love the winter fridge idea and the kayak he builds are insane. I hope there will be a follow up video in the future.
That chimney water heater is the coolest thing EVER
How wonderful. The contented life.
Beautiful cottage! Beautiful view of life. Thanks for sharing.
Wow Kristen, This may be my favorite of all time from you. I may even go to meet this incredible person some day to learn stuff! Thank you!
I'm sixty six years old I was raised on a farm and I really miss that way of life great video
Faircompanies does a remarkably consistent job of furnishing me with new ideas. It's probably one of the top 5 channels I subscribe to.
Loving the lifestyle. My wife and I are preparing for retirement and setting up for off grid as much as we can as well. Thanks for sharing your video with us.
could spend 3 years watching videos on this channel and still not have wasted 1 minute of my life. Best channel on youtube, plus this dude is such a legend
I could have watched an hour of this... Lots going on, all excellent.
wow, you are an inspiration.
gifted with awesome talent.
love what you have made and how you have made it
andrew bonacci he just works
this guy is awesome, wish i had his skills
& you can if you wanted,, he got is knowledge with time,, start small & simple work your way up to his level or beyond ....my first project was a 10x10x14 foot shed I hand built my self which I eventually helped my parents build a two story 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2 car garage house,, I started small & now I could do anything from electrical, plumbing, frame, drywall roof,, everything to build a house because I started small & worked my way up by simplifying it,, all I need now is time & material oh and money((=
antinsanwo this guy is awesome, wish I knew him! ;)
antinsanwo I really love this.
I like the way you build, I think the oriental theme is relaxing. Reusing things is the best way to go, not to be cheep but to prevent waste. Things like people deserve a second chance. Thank you so much for sharing.
I could watch a whole series with this guy as the host.
We do not learn to live simply like this. What a treat to embrace utility. Thank you for this content. Thank you for sharing some of your world
I like how he not only has gotten to the point where he has been able to live like he is able but that he teaches others how to do things too. Thank you another interesting video.
this is one of my favorite off the grid videos.. I love your work thankyou for sharing :)
Wow Kirsten I can't believe the quality documentaries you make! Thanks so much for this one!
What an incredibly talented man...please post him to Ireland for me...Brian is my tip top pin-up! Brains, brawn and masses of talent!
Very Innovative Home. Best Off Grid Home seen so far.
This man is pure genius! We need more people in the US to follow in this mans footsteps. Thank you for the glimpse into his genius.
Brilliant video. So much content and really inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
This dude is incredible, I am 20 years old and I feel liek I have missed out to much on this stuff like building your own house and finding your passion and just doing it. very inspiring.
Brilliant! Just brilliant! We need more people with this frame of mind set. So many take away ideas, thanks for sharing!!! (Yeah, man didn't "re-invent the wheel", he made it worse.)
This is an absolutely wonderful documentary! I'm so glad I happened upon it! I would love to have these skills that Brian has. What an amazing lifestyle!
Another awesome video, Thank you for posting it. You can hear the passion in Brian's voice at the end when he is discussing his kayack's, which are a thing of beauty.
WIsh i had the resources the skill and the energy like this chap obviously does. Great place.
6 years later! Wow so cool. Thanks for the video. Also thanks to the farm owners for a tour of their lives. This was just great and inspirational on so many levels.
The Japanese Forest House is a dream! I came across your video while researching homesteading in OR. Planning a big move to start my dream. Thank you for the inspiration!
Does he sell plans for that house? Love it! I couldn't help but notice a couple of negative responses below. If you live in an urban area you can still make many changes while learning new skills. Rent a plot in a community garden and take gardening classes. Learn how to can and pickle.Study and implement the best water filters for your personal use. Experiment and use less electricity in your apartment. Grow herbs in a container on your balcony or outside your front door.
a very nice and apt comment, not sure what you mean by "Grenade" but a close friend says she goes from lovable to bitch in 0.37 seconds.
you always see the most amazing places and such intriguing characters... :)
this video was moving and inspiring. It reminded me of the time when i was younger. We would build our hideouts/treehouses and pretend we lived in them. We were warriors and hunters and whatever we wanted to be.
Your home/farm is beautiful. Well thought out and carried out. It show that you took your time in every detail and it is lovely. Thank you for sharing.
Brian thank you for a "boat load" of great information! I really enjoyed your innovative way of using your waste heat to heat your water just to name one great innovative technique.
Great show, Brian. Good work and great attitude! You have a lot of things going on. I hope your back is better.
This guy is so switched on it amazes me :) Pure inspiration to us all!
Lovely craftsmanship and very innovative.
Learning from ancient cultures is very wise!
Wow!! How talented!!
what a great accomplishment to achieve I wish we all had this kind of spirit
What an interesting video! Good job on the farm, Brian!
I've watched this several times and always pick up something new. Great talent and vision.
Thanks for the tour. I love your house and your way of life. So inspiring.
This rocks! i would love to stay a month or two there!
Wow, I'm so happy I watched this. This guy is so talented and I got a history lesson in kayaks. Super Talented Kraftsman
Talk about a "Catch " - what an innovator and inspiration .
Great farm. Wonderful craftsmanship. Thanks for taking the time to explain everything so clearly. Peace and health.
Brian, well done. I'm inspired by what you've done and admire your outlook.
This guy is extremely talented !Thanks again Kirsten for sharing yet another amazing human being with an amazing story!It is inspirational!
A beautiful little video that is a feast for the eyes, ears and the mind! Brian is wonderful, genuine lover of our planet and being human!
I can see the harmony in your lifestyle and philosophy. I'm glad that you have found your calling. I'm still having trouble with mine however I'm going to try to build a garden on top of my sun room roof and hopefully some how nature plants a seed in me.
Damn. That guy has mad mad skills! Simply outstanding!
Congrats Brain! Great job with the whole natural resources!
He is a genius. A person who is much ahead of time. A true nature lover n knows who to use the resources v well. God bless u with good health happiness n loooooooooong life.
Smart guy with a great presentation style and good energy. And SO talented.
Wow. How I love that. I lived like this when I was a child. How I miss it.
quite impressed by how he collects the massive tree trunks. Would've liked to see the hydro generator but you can't have everything i guess ;)
Oldie but goodie. Still one on my fav. Episodes
So intelligent and inspiring! I look forward to seeing 'winter-life' presented as we are inundated with the ease and beauty of folks living with year-round sunny temperatures.
Now this is more of the type of videos I want to see Kristen produce . I'm all about self-reliance .
This is a great example of whats possible in off the grid efficiency, id like to stay there and learn first hand how it runs, a template for my farm.
What a good looking buck (and nice feet) that does beautiful work with wood!!
LOVE those stairs going to the loft and that hot tub area was great!! So many
clever ideas and done beautifully!! Great job Brian!!!
He is SO interesting, I could listen to him for hours. Thanks, Kirsten! Loved it.
great video thanks for sharing
YOU HAVE WORKED VERY HARD AND DONE WELL I AM IMPRESSED.
Dear Kirsten
Thank God for your beautiful self.. Your videos are so impactful and meaningful to watch. I learn and understand how creativity manifest with people and how it can be a wonderful life. I don't think I would have ever known such worldly individuals existed without your you tube channel. I am forever grateful for your gifts and the fact that you chose to share it with the world. Love from Hawaii.... Happy New Year!
That tub is fabulous! Love your commitment to a beautiful life.
Such a rich documentary, thank you so much for the share.
Ur ideas and use of resources are great I love this
I just have to say, that all the thermal heating stuff that this guy is going on is just awesome. I mean if you can get every opportunity not to waste heat can use it for something else just great stuff great stuff big props man.
Here in northern wisconsin we don't have big redwood trees but miles of white & red pine trees life is good, we all need to get to the simple things life!
Thank you so much for allthis contents guys
This is very inspiring and beautiful. Well done, sir.
Wow man you are a hell of a craftsman. And I'm sure live a fulfilled life.
Hey Kirsten, another great video - I love the way you put these stories together.
Absolutely amazing! Everything we want to do here in Montana! Thanks for sharing!
What a great video! I really like the freezer converted to fridge setup, very smart.
What a fantastic video. Loved the farm, so much ingenuity and creativity. That's some eco-friendly hedonism right there.
And the kayak was amazing, loved the story behind it.