1 Year ALONE Restoring an Abandoned Smallholding [timelapse]

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2022
  • Hi, we are Harriet and Mauro and in February 2021 we bought an abandoned smallholding in Castellón, Spain. In these videos we share our life as we restore and improve our little stone house, learn to grow and preserve our own food, and bring our 4 acres of farmland back to productivity. To read more about the WHY of our project: www.littlespanishfarmstead.co...
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  • @lamar9331
    @lamar9331 Před rokem +2907

    This is how we were made to live. Fresh air, exercise, and hard work. The results...your healthy, happy, eating the best food, and loving nature. I feel like your land is smiling now.

    • @wplains
      @wplains Před rokem +32

      I doubt you can have billions of people all living in the country like this. Also remember this area of Spain probably doesn’t have snow or extreme temperatures. How would you live like this in Canada?

    • @Lana.Lulu.
      @Lana.Lulu. Před rokem +59

      @@wplains Native Americans did it🤷‍♀️

    • @sentienttapioca5409
      @sentienttapioca5409 Před rokem +50

      @@wplains The 'ideal' human condition definitely doesn't align with the way a lot of us are able to live, especially now that there are 8 billion of us, but that hardly means that those who are able to shouldn't. What point are you trying to make?

    • @wplains
      @wplains Před rokem

      @@Lana.Lulu. lol would you like to live on the edge of subsistence like them? Freezing cold and barely eating? Even Europeans lived on the edge of survival in the 19th century.

    • @didisis188
      @didisis188 Před rokem

      Kkk llq'azz

  • @noat8306
    @noat8306 Před rokem +856

    This is what I want my life to be someday. Spending my time gardening, building things all on my own, and raising animals, instead of working 9-5 just to get by. Some days I feel like this is what my life was meant to be all along.

    • @5yearsout
      @5yearsout Před rokem +14

      Beautifully said, I have felt that way most of my adult life.

    • @WorldifySanity
      @WorldifySanity Před rokem +12

      The only meaning in life is getting through all the pain inherent in living. This is the best way to thrive.

    • @lukeveijk
      @lukeveijk Před rokem +8

      I like modern living, but one day I do hope to convert a farm into a semi-modern house, and grow my own fruit tree's and stuff!

    • @surferscollective613
      @surferscollective613 Před rokem +15

      I know all you who read what I will say will not like it. But you can do this today! the only thing standing in your way is yourself. Look at this woman, she left everything that many would say "held them back" from doing it. YOu dont need to own land to live like this, WWOOF, volunteer, kibutz, so many options. In my life I have waited to do things only to wish i had done them sooner. If you truly want to live this way, just do it and figure it out later!

    • @wyominghome4857
      @wyominghome4857 Před rokem

      Do it.

  • @HybridxReality
    @HybridxReality Před rokem +580

    When you 100% Stardew Valley but you still want MORE...
    Love the farm, it's so cute! You're living the dream!

    • @helenfischer2939
      @helenfischer2939 Před rokem +8

      Oh, that is why this was recommended to me!

    • @zilike8276
      @zilike8276 Před rokem +2

      They're playing stardew irl, i'm too much of a cave gamer but I hope later on in life maybe I can achieve this, absolutely a life goal

  • @Tianachowchow
    @Tianachowchow Před rokem +1388

    why did I decide to watch this in the office? my colleagues are now staring at me weirdly because I'm literally crying over "We’re built to care about the world we inhabit and when we do love that world it loves us back and we feel happier and more at peace." That was beautifully said! I have loved every minute of this video :)

    • @Ryan-fosho
      @Ryan-fosho Před rokem +6

      Move to nature tiana

    • @Tianachowchow
      @Tianachowchow Před rokem +5

      @@Ryan-fosho I would really love to! 🥹

    • @lawlesslotski
      @lawlesslotski Před rokem +13

      Watching this ALONE in my office and crying my eyeballs out. EVERY time watching these homesteads vids... haha. I think it is some kind of calling mother nature, calling us back to our roots.

    • @ponderwithjess
      @ponderwithjess Před rokem

      @@lawlesslotski absolutely.

    • @ponderwithjess
      @ponderwithjess Před rokem +2

      funny, i was very touched by that part too. Its heavy. Its truth. Its beautiful

  • @TomTremayne
    @TomTremayne Před rokem +2923

    This girl is a credit to her family, to herself and to 'youtube' - most of us only dream of doing the things she's done. I'm very envious!

    • @pwnyboy1878
      @pwnyboy1878 Před rokem +62

      All you need is a husband who will live with his parents for free and work to send you money.

    • @kng3785
      @kng3785 Před rokem +11

      @@pwnyboy1878 That is how most ppl around the world do it. Booting kids out at 18 is (was) predominantly an American concept. 😉

    • @grubert3535
      @grubert3535 Před rokem +15

      Why put CZcams in quotes? It's not an imaginary concept, its been a thing for the last 17 years.

    • @grubert3535
      @grubert3535 Před rokem +18

      @@kng3785 Yeah I always thought it was quite silly that people here in the USA move out so young, it's just not a very sustainable thing economically speaking. If you're going to own a home you should prepare it for your kids to inherit. I know I'd do the same thing for my kids.

    • @TomTremayne
      @TomTremayne Před rokem +19

      @@grubert3535 In the English language a title or name can also be shown in quotation marks. Sometimes it's used for showing that a brand or place name isn't the real thing. A car by Ford called a 'Mustang', for example, isn't a real Mustang (horse), it's car so one could put 'Mustang' in quotes. CZcams is also a concept....it's not a tube, it's not you (or me), it's a brand, an imaginary concept...which someone, at some stage, invented as a name to represent a video sharing website. Quotes or no quotes are both correct.

  • @graceygrumble
    @graceygrumble Před rokem +1443

    The amount of time this took, the graft, the acquisition of knowledge, the sacrifice and the determination to make your vision come to fruition are so impressive and inspirational. You deserve the fruits of your labour. Marvellous!

  • @roanhirst1066
    @roanhirst1066 Před rokem +135

    Never fixed two pieces of wood together.....I bet that feels a lifetime away now. It's amazing what we can all do when we take a leap of faith...give it a go and dare to fail, which always leads to far more, which you've proved. Lots of happiness and mozzie free days to you both.

  • @maryannklein2235
    @maryannklein2235 Před rokem +53

    My husband and I (late 60's) have just finished our rural dream in Brittany France! It also was a stone wreck! Best time of our lives! Well done!

  • @fiddlestickzmuzik
    @fiddlestickzmuzik Před rokem +803

    man that's how you live, I am so annoyed at myself for not doing something similar when I was younger and had a lot more energy. there is something so very human about pottering around your own place fixing things and gardening. Days feel meaningful and your mind feels like it is getting the proper exercise. If I could have my life over I would do something similar without a single second of hesitation.

    • @LD-mu4eg
      @LD-mu4eg Před rokem +52

      You could start a small mushroom farm in your home if you've got limited space and mobility, you can't live your life over so think of something you can do NOW to fulfill yourself.

    • @nataliamantaluta
      @nataliamantaluta Před rokem +10

      You will love the Medical Medium books for the energy you’ll gain back by applying some of the things he says and especially the Life Changing Foods book of his for the contact with food and nature. 💚

    • @chariddawn6663
      @chariddawn6663 Před rokem +25

      Container gardens are a great start. Herb gardens in little pots. It's never too late to start something. Just start small and you may find (you're) more capable of managing. Motivation grows energy too.

    • @abbythoreson5933
      @abbythoreson5933 Před rokem +10

      It's never too late my friend, start small with what you have and can do. You'd be surprised:)

    • @thesehandlesarefuckingstupid
      @thesehandlesarefuckingstupid Před rokem

      I will do what you did not, to honor you and myself. Live your life well, brother. Or sister

  • @karendeeth4736
    @karendeeth4736 Před rokem +449

    You're obviously a very intelligent young woman. Congratulations on the results of your hard work. I lived like this in my 30s in the 1980s. I'm too old to do a lot anymore but I have always truly believed in saving this planet for the future generations so I'm so pleased to see you paying it forward as well. 😊

  • @bonnaboo9139
    @bonnaboo9139 Před rokem +73

    The video title led me to believe she was working on this alone. But she seems to have had lots of help. Good for her and her friends.

    • @OliHandy2008
      @OliHandy2008 Před rokem +5

      What in the title was that? The word 'ALONE' ? Jokes. Click bait.

    • @InkaVogt
      @InkaVogt Před 8 dny

      It sounds like she did work on this mostly alone?

  • @stephenwartes5319
    @stephenwartes5319 Před rokem +135

    Harriet, you are a great example for anyone who has let fear stop them from trying something new......that would probably include everyone at some point in life. Thanks for the inspiration! I will be sharing your story with my granddaughters.

  • @margauxbotton1615
    @margauxbotton1615 Před rokem +550

    What you have done is so inspiring, I am a 23 year old french girl and actually a little lost about the propose I want to give to my life. Your video is very inspiring and I recognize myself so much in your project ! I really hope being able to do the same one day in my one place I will have found in the nature 👏♥️

    • @ZUBRR
      @ZUBRR Před rokem

      I am 43 years old russian man and I dream to live in same house in France or Spain.
      And yes - I have experiense in building work czcams.com/video/HbwCW1q4EuY/video.html
      or welding work czcams.com/video/O1rpb6sqqJY/video.html
      Some mechanic skills czcams.com/video/bx3wy8R0s1s/video.html

    • @codysmith605
      @codysmith605 Před rokem +2

      bthere are many places which accept volunteers to stay and help with chores around the farm. i used to live at 0

    • @ZUBRR
      @ZUBRR Před rokem +6

      @@codysmith605 volunteer and owner is two different things :) Volunteer will never got residence permit in Spain. Thats why I interested how much money same house cost.

    • @Izmonk
      @Izmonk Před rokem +2

      Check out the Corbieres, in France.

    • @anadorsamp3560
      @anadorsamp3560 Před rokem

      Hazlo!

  • @lyndasmith593
    @lyndasmith593 Před rokem +577

    What an incredible job. This is the first time I've seen any of your videos. How are you were able to get so much done in a year is mind-boggling. You've done a beautiful job be proud of yourself. And hooray for all your neighbors and Friends helping you and establishing a community helping each other bringing in the harvest and enjoying the fruits of your labor

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  Před rokem +18

      Ah thank you!

    • @dorothyallen3614
      @dorothyallen3614 Před rokem +9

      My first time to view your channel also, you’re amazing beautiful person and proudly, I’m glad to know you. Looking forward to your channel. I live in Texas,USA. Much love to all.

    • @simplyjustso
      @simplyjustso Před rokem +5

      Agreed. Fabulous job. X

    • @debidean7958
      @debidean7958 Před rokem

      ⁴44⁴⁴⁴

    • @TheAlchemist11
      @TheAlchemist11 Před rokem +6

      Me too! Impressive!!

  • @sofiajimenez1206
    @sofiajimenez1206 Před rokem +13

    i really love that people like you come to spain and make such a great job in the land, the rural areas of spain along the time are becoming more abandoned and people like you fix it ! thank you !

  • @Leon8000
    @Leon8000 Před rokem +30

    I live on a council estate in England and I am starting to do mini homesteading. I randomly clicked on this vid and what an absolute beauty it is. Your comments at the end touched my heart for they are so pure and authentic. You're vibe is awesome, thanx for putting this one out there, it's truly a inspirational gift for all of us who are following along in your footsteps.

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 Před rokem +161

    Restoring your water system is admirable! All of your renovations are wonderful!

  • @sweetpea3472
    @sweetpea3472 Před rokem +140

    I love how you tackled all these things you had no experience in! Bravo! God bless!

  • @althejazzman
    @althejazzman Před rokem +8

    What a wonderful demonstration of what humans have learnt about our world, which only highlights what modern city life has taken away.

  • @margaretbaker1858
    @margaretbaker1858 Před rokem +23

    I found this and was extremely impressed with this young Lady and her working out everything so cheerfully....Her husband and family and friends support was helpful....she is an inspiration to everyone 💖💖

  • @graysonpriebe401
    @graysonpriebe401 Před rokem +225

    This may sound somewhat strange, but watching this video gave me such intense homesickness. I've never lived in the country or on a farm, all my life I've been in cities across the US. Somehow this video feels like watching someone move into my childhood home, sad because you're no longer living there but happy for the new life it'll have. I'm not sure where these feelings came from but I thought I'd share, and wish you well. This place looks incredible and I hope to do the same in the future.
    Wishing you all the best,
    a stranger on the internet

    • @irenejohnston6802
      @irenejohnston6802 Před rokem +27

      Hi, it is possibly an innate feeling in each of us. Which has been lost owing to excessive industrialisation. We've lost how to work with the natural world. To many people the natural world has become the enemy of so called progress. Yet we must not fall into the trap of romanticising it. UK 🕊️

    • @dorothyallen3614
      @dorothyallen3614 Před rokem +7

      Hi, think not of yourself as a stranger anymore, welcome to the real world and soon to be humanities once again. Keep your vibrations high in love and kindness to others and God our source and creator will be within.❤much love to you @Grayson Priebe

    • @HLmilkcarton
      @HLmilkcarton Před rokem +1

      stop being a poser

  • @azul4904
    @azul4904 Před rokem +241

    this is so wholesome. i’ve always been a “city person” but the idea of living in a place like this sounds so revitalizing to me. also, you’d pups are absolutely adorable! much love to you and this project 💞

  • @mariamelaiba
    @mariamelaiba Před rokem +25

    I deeply think this is one of the best videos on the net. Full of life, fresh air and energy! Beautiful. Wish you all the best Harriet and Mauro! xx

  • @dennissutton3767
    @dennissutton3767 Před rokem +13

    We need more people like you! Beautiful homestead…..you actually brought that place to life.

  • @krisbayley9422
    @krisbayley9422 Před rokem +26

    This has a very strong feel of "Stardew Valley" to me. Still amazing change in that 1 year of Restoration.

  • @mtoralf
    @mtoralf Před rokem +72

    Harriet, thank you, thank you and thank you. I got very emotional when you started showing the before and after shots. And when you spoke about your biggest lesson, the waterworks started. I didn't quite know why I was crying so much (I still am as I write this). I've had this little dream inside, since I remember, As I'm getting older, I understand it's everything but little. A longing, a true longing. To build a life where being outside is the norm, surrounded by nature, with space to be. In life's truth, with its inevitable hardships. Thank you for sharing your journey

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  Před rokem +6

      Aw thank you for your kind words Marina. I hope you can find a way to make your longing reality, somehow, some way 💚

    • @beebop4100
      @beebop4100 Před rokem +3

      It was emotional. I have had the luck to live a short time in spain, it brought back so many memories. its the endless love in the video that made me cry tho.

    • @mexigirl64
      @mexigirl64 Před rokem +3

      Marina, I am in agreement with that desire and pull to live amongst mother nature while giving back to her

  • @jb8280
    @jb8280 Před rokem +5

    The sheer work ethic and labor of love she has created is to be celebrated here. This is the life I find admirable over going viral.

  • @gracylofreebush3
    @gracylofreebush3 Před rokem +8

    I literally cried at your comments at the end. This is how i want to live too and it brings me so much joy to see you working towards something so meaningful and achieving and receiving it. Keep it up!

  • @chessman483
    @chessman483 Před rokem +76

    We bought our 33 acres 11 months ago and our first task was to sink a bore , so we had unlimited water as we had been in a 3 year drought. Our place is booming now. Water assurance is so essential.

    • @danielanderson6933
      @danielanderson6933 Před rokem +1

      How'd you inherit 33 fricken acres? And don't give me some bs meritocracy "we worked hard" bootstraps argument.

    • @apple.grease
      @apple.grease Před rokem

      @@danielanderson6933 lmfao

    • @PNWlover
      @PNWlover Před rokem +5

      @@danielanderson6933 says “bought” ?

    • @danielanderson6933
      @danielanderson6933 Před rokem +1

      @@PNWlover ya. How'd he generate the income necessary to buy such an opulent purchase? "Oh you know I was just out about on the town and purchased 33 FRICKEN ACRES with my lunch money as you do"

    • @tingle2958
      @tingle2958 Před rokem +4

      @@danielanderson6933 perhaps they bought the land out in the middle of nowhere, perhaps they bought it in a country with cheap land, there are many possibilities. Calm down, there's no need to assume that everyone who achieves anything in life is a rich kid.

  • @Godgoatsandguitar
    @Godgoatsandguitar Před rokem +148

    This is what people need. Not an apartment in a big city, but a farm that will teach them responsibility and hard work. Getting together with neighbors and learning by trial and error.

    • @LD-mu4eg
      @LD-mu4eg Před rokem +8

      It would have to be a pretty small garden XD according to studies in 2013 there is 1.407 billion hectares of arable land in the world...and there is currently 7.98 Billion People which would give each person 0.176 hectares of land. that would be 134.16 ft x 134.16 ft if we could give everyone a perfect square. And that would be if we stole all the arable land from everyone that owned it and somehow magically had all the inarable land neatly placed next to each square for a house XD Lovely idea but its magical thinking.

    • @Godgoatsandguitar
      @Godgoatsandguitar Před rokem

      @@LD-mu4eg Someday Jesus will come back and we’ll have a new earth. I’m sure it will be bigger;)

    • @leschatsmusicale
      @leschatsmusicale Před rokem +6

      Not all people have the same needs. Sooner or later your needs will change. Aging, illness, disability, accident, disaster, will teach you that hard work isn't everything.

    • @Godgoatsandguitar
      @Godgoatsandguitar Před rokem +2

      @@leschatsmusicale True, but hard work isn’t all you get from farming, you can learn so much more. And it’s all REAL.
      I know not everyone can do it, but if they can, it’s worth it.

    • @BrandMovie
      @BrandMovie Před rokem +1

      I like my apartment in the city. I don’t need to own wellies or do any digging

  • @garycoppard3596
    @garycoppard3596 Před 10 měsíci +3

    You can hold your head high. Very impressed with your progress. Thanks for taking us along with you. May God bless you ❤

  • @1888swordsman
    @1888swordsman Před rokem +26

    Good to see how you both supported each other to make this work. Seen others breaking up over less. Inspiring

    • @IndepenisDay
      @IndepenisDay Před rokem +2

      It's selfish and id be pissed

    • @GwainMusic
      @GwainMusic Před rokem +3

      @@IndepenisDay Expand on that, how is it selfish?

    • @astatalol
      @astatalol Před rokem +1

      ​@@GwainMusicLeaving your life partner behind for a year just cause you wanted to play Stardew Valley IRL is selfish...

    • @mariharrik5987
      @mariharrik5987 Před rokem

      ​@@astatalolhow did she leve her partner if they both agree to it stop calling her selfish you are just healose i bet if it was a man you would aplaud him

    • @mariharrik5987
      @mariharrik5987 Před rokem

      ​@@IndepenisDaynot selish

  • @nancyburke772
    @nancyburke772 Před rokem +92

    This is truly amazing! I teach the Farm to School program to my students and teaching them where their food comes from and to make healthy choices. We put in a Learning Garden and a small Orchard on the school grounds we take them outside and show them that anything is possible, we want them to start small little Victory Gardens We are a very large city public High school with over 2 thousand students. I am going to ask them to watch this video! Very inspirational!!! Thank you for all you do!

    • @debcambria665
      @debcambria665 Před rokem +1

      I would love to do this in Philadelphia!

    • @seanogallchoir3237
      @seanogallchoir3237 Před rokem +1

      Nancy well done, great to hear progress is being made.

    • @jamalive
      @jamalive Před rokem

      Are you In Berkeley btw? I know they do at some campuses in the past

  • @CatherineSTodd
    @CatherineSTodd Před rokem +89

    This girl is some kind of Wonder Worker / Miracle Worker who gives us all the inspiration to GET OUT THERE AND JUST TRY! What an incredible difference she made in just one year, and to think she went out there on her own, knowing so little and gained all the skills she needed. Just amazing and so inspiring - can't wait to get out there and give it a try myself. Gracias, amigas!

  • @lezleyneill
    @lezleyneill Před rokem +12

    I am so inspired, what an achievement! We have a small garden in Northern Ireland and grow a fair amount of our own fruit and veg and this takes up a lot of time, I can only imagine the hours and dedication needed to turn this piece of Spanish land into a self sustained homestead, hats off to you! 👏👏👏👏

  • @rumblef1sh
    @rumblef1sh Před rokem +13

    Amazed and deeply impressed by just how hard you have been working, especially considering that it's your "spare time". Wishing you absolutely every success and happiness! :)

  • @mariariescogarcia4349
    @mariariescogarcia4349 Před rokem +54

    Este planeta necesita más personas como vosotros. Sois un ejemplo a seguir, sois admirables 💚

  • @SimonaRich
    @SimonaRich Před rokem +22

    CZcams kept recommending this so I watched it today. This is similar a bit to my journey. I bought a farm in Lithuania (I'm from Lithuania) and has been working on it on and off on my own. My husband should joing me this year hopefully. Of course, this lifestyle is challening, but being in nature, drinking fresh water, growing your own organic veggies, and having total peace is definitely worth it.

  • @Sarahchamorro
    @Sarahchamorro Před rokem

    I actually started crying when you managed to fix the water. Beautiful place

  • @robertahenry1957
    @robertahenry1957 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow, i cant believe you did all that in one year. Lots of hard work. Well done, an inspiration.

  • @tonyharber8240
    @tonyharber8240 Před rokem +52

    Your values, in what you do, really shine through. This year is of great credit to you. Thank you for sharing it with us.......

  • @ronguille9721
    @ronguille9721 Před rokem +4

    Watching you folks gives me hope for the future of humanity. Well done!

  • @billdellinger6349
    @billdellinger6349 Před rokem +3

    Wonderful! I've been a small farmer for 50 yesrs, and you're the real deal. Well done!

  • @ProTecTor.
    @ProTecTor. Před 10 měsíci

    84k subs but 86k likes shows quality of video and how many love homestead videos.... Great video ❤❤my best wishes

  • @markdonovan1540
    @markdonovan1540 Před rokem +16

    You've done so very well creating such a balanced and harmonious place to live. The fact that you are self-taught in almost all aspects of your projects is truly an inspiration.

  • @elenaromero8604
    @elenaromero8604 Před rokem +106

    Harriet, brutal.... Te sigo desde hace meses, desde que descubrí a aquella chiquilla que se vino junto a su marido a nuestro país a hacer algo tan bonito y tan difícil que emociona. Es maravilloso ver tu crecimiento personal así como el familiar!!! Me hace muy feliz que estés aquí, compartiendo y disfrutando de nuestra diversidad que ya es la tuya y que seas tan respetuosa con tu entorno, natural y social. Se te ve feliz y, fíjate lo dudosa que estabas cuando dejaste tu trabajo y ahora estás segura de ti misma, desarrollando proyectos que ni imaginaste y cumpliendo metas. Me identifico con ese espíritu de lucha y de "vencer miedos" ya que, por mi trabajo, y también a nivel personal en mi casa (tuve que hacer y sigo haciendo mejoras yo misma), el saber que vas cumpliendo objetivos te hace más fuerte, te hace madurar y eso es lo que reflejas. El trabajo es bueno, te hace sentir bien y no hay que tener miedo a acostarse agotado porque al día siguiente tus fuerzas se recuperan, más aún cuando eres tan joven. Sigue así. Trabaja duro en tu casa porque es un reflejo de ti. Besos al gran Mauro!! Mauro, quiero ver un nuevo video tuyo ya!!! Besos a toda la familia.

    • @tamarunitamaruni4724
      @tamarunitamaruni4724 Před rokem +2

      goodness, you only liked her comment after she poured her heart into her comment and you knew her personally and she acceptyou I to her country and culture and community with full open arms🥲

  • @margafdez8912
    @margafdez8912 Před rokem +5

    Y los humildes de corazón heredarán la tierra, enhorabuena por ese paraíso que has creado.

  • @JSalinero
    @JSalinero Před rokem +4

    Admirable work. You turned an abandoned old property into a lovely home for your family and your animals. Congratulations!!

  • @showkatkhan8209
    @showkatkhan8209 Před rokem +18

    Wow! This is simply awesome.
    With such love and dedication the transformation is beyond words.
    Simply, just well done.

  • @loladoesntlikecola
    @loladoesntlikecola Před rokem +36

    This is such an astounding achievement! It would be impressive enough if you did this with already possessing the skills needed, the fact that you learnt the skills as you went along just makes it even more astonishing. This video is an inspiration and you are particularly a great inspiration to other girls/ young women. Wishing you continued success in your endeavours.

  • @elwood212
    @elwood212 Před rokem +5

    Thank you so much. What a wonderful result you created in yr beautiful learning journey. I’m in my first year of developing our farm part time at this stage. I wish it were full time and will be one day . I adore the water systems the Portuguese and Spanish farms have, they are so practical and great swimming holes in summer too.🙏💕🇦🇺

  • @bettinahenriette5227
    @bettinahenriette5227 Před rokem +4

    I can relate to her energy. When you focus and have a plan ahead, things get to be done much easier. And when you look back to how things were before, that is where the satisfaction comes along with more encouraging ideas to continue and do things better. Loved your video. Makes my day🥰💚

  • @toufofun
    @toufofun Před rokem +5

    WOW, you really done your best, from zero to hero. With no knowledge, no experience, not many people could of done it any better, congrats on all your achievements. WELL DONE!!!❤❤❤

  • @barriegrubb5682
    @barriegrubb5682 Před rokem +31

    I am so impressed with your ingenuity, determination & perseverance! You are amazing! Wishing you continued success in your homestead! You are an inspiration!

  • @shamsabuakarubenthiscock1008

    Thank you for sharing your journey. Enjoy all the fun and learning and playing ahead. Our gardens just keep on giving!

  • @evasmilesunrise
    @evasmilesunrise Před rokem +2

    I'm amazed and stunned by this project! You encourage more people to live in better enviroment and be productive , to start build something and homegrow their food. For me this is a healthy lifestyle!

  • @SmithsdaleFarm
    @SmithsdaleFarm Před rokem +34

    You are amazing Harriet! What an incredible amount to have achieved in just a year! In awe. ❤

  • @borntomay1
    @borntomay1 Před rokem +51

    Hi Harriet. You've done an amazingly wonderful amount of work/play and your home and garden have been transformed. Watching you inspired me to try a few new diy things in our own little home- some more successful than others! I'm looking forward to continuing to watch your journey unfold from afar.🌻🌱🥀

  • @zoefletcher6135
    @zoefletcher6135 Před rokem +1

    It is so lovely to see the transformation you have created on your land. Congratulations on all the work and love you have poured into your new world and natural way of living. Thankyou for sharing.

  • @elinas8051
    @elinas8051 Před rokem +1

    This video is so beautiful it almost makes me cry

  • @yvonnepagan9912
    @yvonnepagan9912 Před rokem +16

    Bravo Harriet! I am so impressed! You are very resourceful. Moving into a shack on your own, without running water or any furniture, with thousands of items on your “to do” list, is a very brave thing to do. And look what you have achieved in such a short time! It’s wonderful!
    Many of us dream of doing such a thing but so few of us ever do it. I hope you both have a long and happy life there. Well done girl!
    😊❤️🦘

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! You say brave but really there was nothing more I would have liked to have done in the world haha.

  • @daviddaniels9217
    @daviddaniels9217 Před rokem +3

    Hats off to you Harriet for having the guts to take on all the DIY with no experience. Many congratulations.

  • @allanb52
    @allanb52 Před rokem

    Best wishes from a 71 year old doing something similar in central Portugal..only with the help of my brilliant wife. You have the right ideas, especially about the rustic look, I like that, we only have 1 acre, so 4 sounds a lot of work. Thanks...

  • @amisa160
    @amisa160 Před rokem +5

    Wow, you've done an amazing job on your house and the farm! Your enthusiasm is really inspiring.

  • @ginacrusco234
    @ginacrusco234 Před rokem +11

    Harriet, I got more inspiration from this video than from all the clerics and gurus in the world. Loving the earth and our place in it -- "wanting what we've got" -- is among the highest spiritual practices. Thank you is a mild expression for the gratitude I feel.

  • @josefinaherreros6129
    @josefinaherreros6129 Před rokem +17

    Mi más enhorabuena por vuestro gran trabajo. Habéis convertido ese trozo de tierra abandonado en un paraíso. Si todos hiciéramos un poquito por la madre tierra estaríamos mejor. Gracias por vuestro buen hacer.

    • @javi_serlik7
      @javi_serlik7 Před rokem

      la granja esta chula, pues tampco es un paraíso...

    • @amcmc4641
      @amcmc4641 Před rokem

      ES UN PARAÍSO. CLARO QUE SÍ !!!!

  • @peregrinegrace8570
    @peregrinegrace8570 Před rokem +2

    Well done you, lovely journey and story.
    The love we give the land stays there, even when we're gone and another person continues the relationship.

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 Před rokem +3

    Giving your all to turn around what was in place of neglect..the energy that it takes to give these challenges a go is immense..everything looks amazing..just waiting for you to arrive..well done..and happy days..🍀💚🌱

  • @annieo9468
    @annieo9468 Před rokem +47

    First visit to your channel...and I'm in AWE of your hard work...your goals and lifestyle choices. It was a dream of mine once, to live this way...but life chose a different path for me...but the dream never left my mind, even though I knew I could never realize it. So...I have ultimate admiration for anyone who invests this kind of work into making it happen. There are no words to express the amazing beauty and function you have brought to your land and your life.
    Your perspective on how to live warms my heart beyond words.
    Continued success and rewards for your grueling work. You're doin it right. =)

    • @LittleSpanishFarmstead
      @LittleSpanishFarmstead  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Annie 💚

    • @marymorris8442
      @marymorris8442 Před rokem +3

      You will get to live like her. Eventually, all of us will be on our own off grid and growing our own food. The world is changing and we will have no choice but to live like her. Good luck.

    • @annieo9468
      @annieo9468 Před rokem +1

      @@marymorris8442 Ya...great thought...but I no longer have the energy to invest in this...and it DOES take energy.
      I make up for it in other ways...conscientious menu planning to make the best of every nickel I spend and making it stretch until it almost breaks.
      We can all do better in terms of not being wasteful. Is it "living the dream"? Not so much. But survival has many levels. And simply not being wasteful goes a long ways. =)

    • @marymorris8442
      @marymorris8442 Před rokem +1

      @@annieo9468 I agree Annie, I do not throw out anything and give it to the animals who are so grateful for the scraps.

  • @chialara5302
    @chialara5302 Před rokem +23

    This is so inspiring, well done you should be super proud of yourself! How blessed to have spring water flowing on your land like that! Brilliant video thank you x

  • @flogillard713
    @flogillard713 Před rokem

    The bit at the end made me cry. Thank you for showing the possibility of this dream x

  • @sandidandy72
    @sandidandy72 Před rokem +1

    Creative sustainable solutions, and a beautiful lifestyle that pays one back beyond dividends! Congratulations to you, your community, and thank you for your outreach efforts! How inspirational!

  • @magicwendy210
    @magicwendy210 Před rokem +21

    you are an inspiration Harriet, well done with all that you have achieved over the past year, sending you blessings of abundance of more to come, hugs

  • @luisaleonardi666
    @luisaleonardi666 Před rokem +5

    Like a fairy you made a wonderful change everywhere, in every single detail. True, falling in love with your property has been key to your growing ability to reach all you have now. Love your vids, Harriet.

  • @maryrobertson997
    @maryrobertson997 Před rokem +3

    So impressive! I can’t wait to see more. This kind of ‘true grit’ is what inspires me. You really have done remarkable work. Keep it up!

  • @tilinfoster
    @tilinfoster Před 8 měsíci +1

    We also decided to move from the city to a small town to make a food forest out of a 1/2 acre of old citrus farm land. 7 years later most all the fruit and nut trees are productive and it's beautiful. Thanks to social media and monthly tours we have built up a community of people interested in sustainable food production that trade and barter for services and harvests. This is the future; smaller, deeply invested and local bands of people working together independently in a community.

  • @margaritamanresacapo2540

    Gracias , un cambio muy grande , eres una gran trabajadora , 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

  • @michelecarroll8168
    @michelecarroll8168 Před rokem +8

    Holy cow! You have done so much great work on the land! I can’t imagine how hard you have worked to get it all done!

  • @lkbeep
    @lkbeep Před rokem +3

    This is absolutely one of the most beautiful and inspiring things I've ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing ♥

  • @gordonmitchell729
    @gordonmitchell729 Před rokem +4

    Purely inspirational. You are shining a light on how life aught to be lived. I am almost 76 now and have just bought some land with a mixture of fruits although they need a lot of TLC. We are not in Spain but not far as the crow flies. I will do my best to emulate your achievements for sure, as long as my old back doesn’t give up on me lol. Great video thank you.

  •  Před rokem +14

    Un trabajo impecable, os felicito por el trabajo y pese a que mi ingles es pesimo, siempre os veo!!

  • @janinecobb
    @janinecobb Před rokem +15

    I love your videos Harriet, they are really inspirational. Seeing your progress is just amazing. I love your can do spirit, when when the task is difficult, or something you have no experience in. I find it really encouraging. 😘❤️🙏🏻

  • @ivydune4185
    @ivydune4185 Před rokem

    I'm so amazed, impressed with your hard work, the skills and the love you put into it. I even cried...well done

  • @LordBikealot
    @LordBikealot Před rokem +5

    Well done! You've put so much energy into your finca. All the best!

  • @melissastreeter22
    @melissastreeter22 Před rokem +3

    So inspiring to those of us still holding this same dream.

  • @jennyjohnson9012
    @jennyjohnson9012 Před rokem +13

    Oh my gosh Harriet you've done so well. When you see it like this from the start it shows just how much you've done and I'm so full of admiration for you. You are truly inspiring! Your farm will be even more amazing in another year. Well done and I'm looking forward to see what the future holds. Love your gardening content, as I'm a gardener too with a garden and allotment. Take care and cant wait for the next vlog.

  • @tashjab5693
    @tashjab5693 Před 8 měsíci

    You are an inspiration! Thoroughly enjoyed watching your progress. Wow! Time for me to get busy. Thank you. xx

  • @chrisbodum3621
    @chrisbodum3621 Před rokem

    Thank you Harriet. Happy New Year for 2023.
    I hope it's a good one, without any fears.

  • @lusapage9034
    @lusapage9034 Před rokem +6

    I love this retrospective...shows how much all your hard work has paid off. Thank you for sharing your journey, and congrats on how far you've come!!

  • @MartinBettler
    @MartinBettler Před rokem +5

    Thanks for putting this video together; it is wonderful to watch your progress in your farmstead, and what turned out so far through of all the work you did. It is really most impressive!

  • @a.j.b.8658
    @a.j.b.8658 Před rokem

    This made me cry. You're very brave, very lucky and you deserve everything you have achieved ❤️

  • @ashbudsby971
    @ashbudsby971 Před rokem +1

    This made me tear up. It is really beautiful to see that these type of dreams can be realized. It creates hopefulness for me. Thank you.

  • @rozhill4837
    @rozhill4837 Před rokem +3

    My first visit and have to say, you have done an amazing job, and it is beautiful that you have taken the option to know your land and all it provides for you. Don't be surprised if nature reaches out to you. It does communicate, answers prayers for rain. Protects your land and critters if harmful weather is coming.
    Don't think of prayers as religious. Talk to nature as a friend when asking it to protect...and provide. I suspect it has grown attached as it knows what you have accomplished.
    Spread your arms in love. It will in turn fill you with love.
    Can't beat it.
    Namaste.😏💕

  • @pnunezaguila
    @pnunezaguila Před rokem +4

    Seems like you're building your own little piece of heaven on earth!. Is really impressive how hard you've worked and how many skills you've developed in just one year!.

  • @ohlamaria697
    @ohlamaria697 Před rokem +3

    I can't believe everything you have done. You are such an inspiration ❤️ gracias

  • @zeviono4562
    @zeviono4562 Před rokem +1

    Shows you what youth, energy, hard work and persistence can get you. Well done!!

  • @teedub1990
    @teedub1990 Před rokem +3

    I really enjoyed watching your progress in this compressed format. I'm very impressed with all you have accomplished.

  • @nuriamaras
    @nuriamaras Před rokem +7

    Llevo siguiendo vuestro canal desde el principio yes increíble lo que habéis aprendido y avanzado! 🥳 Enhorabuena Harriet eres una crack! 😘

  • @giovannassm
    @giovannassm Před rokem +1

    This is one of the greatest things I’ve seen!

  • @rqeversole
    @rqeversole Před rokem

    It’s kind of amazing the little ways that you can feel community with someone…I felt it as soon as I spotted “The good life” on your bookshelf ☺️