27 YEARS Living Off-Grid on a Self-Built Island Homestead

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  • @terencegarcia4193
    @terencegarcia4193 3 роки тому +3683

    “We don’t recommend everyone do this. We recommend everyone do their own dream” I dig it!

    • @AliA-gj2tp
      @AliA-gj2tp 3 роки тому +33

      They are intelligent too

    • @reapersend2383
      @reapersend2383 3 роки тому +4

      That's why it looks as fake as the last episode.
      It a lied dream.
      Nothing lives on the water more like looking at the bottom of the water.
      A talking puddle.

    • @madaprak
      @madaprak 3 роки тому +17

      In other words dont anchor next to me lol.

    • @trillnix3043
      @trillnix3043 3 роки тому +31

      @@reapersend2383 wut

    • @utubestalker.dotcom
      @utubestalker.dotcom 3 роки тому +3

      in other words: don't copy us, do your own thang!

  • @mutualpeaceWayne
    @mutualpeaceWayne 3 роки тому +734

    The way he sits and listens as she speaks reminds me of my grandparents. I can only imagine how much peace they both have.

    • @SATX_
      @SATX_ 2 роки тому +5

      Peace meaning weed 😂 yeah they have a lot of it

    • @Travis_22
      @Travis_22 2 роки тому +1

      @@SATX_ lmao

    • @brentperry4627
      @brentperry4627 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah that’s crazy. The respect is so real, I could cry. & I never cry lol. This is a lost form of communication/partnership fasho. They found a 1 in a million in each other.

    • @MomDoer-qc7iw
      @MomDoer-qc7iw 2 роки тому +4

      @@SATX_ must be depressing going through life and can only think about happiness with weed involved

  • @AmericasNextTopStyli
    @AmericasNextTopStyli 2 роки тому +2186

    "We live to the rhythms of the moon and the tides out here, not to the rhythms of corporate and business". I absolutely love it. I wish you two many more years living out your dream.

    • @Goldenwoodz
      @Goldenwoodz 2 роки тому +33

      Exactly It’s what life should be all about I think for everyone. People have gotten swallowed up in the cities and overcrowded towns of America, life shouldn’t be about making money just to provide basics, life should be about enjoying nature exploring the world god has provided for us with the short amount of time we have it’s so not worth wasting time away working for paper when we have an entire planet of gods creations to see and explore and experience. The idea of life nowadays isn’t what God ever wanted…I bet he is so proud of these two and their island

    • @itzfiji9587
      @itzfiji9587 2 роки тому +1

      Yes when she said that it hit home

    • @itzfiji9587
      @itzfiji9587 2 роки тому +1

      @@Goldenwoodz Facts

    • @reneewilliams1747
      @reneewilliams1747 2 роки тому +5

      She lives for corporate money that she makes on her art.

    • @alijahaofthehouseoftara
      @alijahaofthehouseoftara 2 роки тому +1

      Okay this is the statement that hit hard. Thats what I'm saying wishing them many more!!

  • @Baer1990
    @Baer1990 2 роки тому +566

    I love the honesty. Many people forget there is a reason people went on grid.
    Off grid living is hard work and many people that live off grid pretend like it's easy for them

    • @maribelaguilar7270
      @maribelaguilar7270 2 роки тому +12

      I do agree. Is vary hard. But and camara they look great. Im going to get my. Just because. The country is going to be bad. And few years. Read Mattew 24. Is all happening. We must look for high land. Thats why Im doing my off greed. 😢

    • @recluseauhermitticus2033
      @recluseauhermitticus2033 Рік тому +1

      Off grid living is hard because we haven't spent billions of dollars making it easy. . like how we spent billions to make it easy to bush a button and bomb people on the other side of the planet!!! . . . ever wonder why that is

    • @burnyizland
      @burnyizland Рік тому +11

      @@maribelaguilar7270 Is your first language not English? Because that was completely incoherent.

    • @crabinijig8403
      @crabinijig8403 Рік тому

      @@burnyizlandok I'm sure Maribel sounds leagues of intelligence over you in her own language, singleton.

    • @burnyizland
      @burnyizland Рік тому

      @@crabinijig8403 First of all, it's simpleton, not singleton, ya freakin numpty. Second, since you're SO much smarter than I am, why don't you translate for the class?

  • @amyjkr
    @amyjkr 5 років тому +8597

    The problem is finding a partner with the same passion to create a life like that.

    • @nmagain24
      @nmagain24 5 років тому +361

      No need for a partner

    • @hannahtattoo
      @hannahtattoo 5 років тому +105

      @@nmagain24 you beat me to it lol.

    • @hannahtattoo
      @hannahtattoo 5 років тому +345

      I think if you have the passion for a life like this, you would do it whether you found a partner or not. Shouldn't need a partner to motivate you.

    • @nmagain24
      @nmagain24 5 років тому +25

      @@hannahtattoo lol word

    • @puny5417
      @puny5417 5 років тому +275

      That’s true. I say you can do this alone but I’m pretty sure it will be a lot smoother if you had someone on your team that could help out. That can’t be done alone!!!

  • @user-cq6dg6ql9j
    @user-cq6dg6ql9j 3 роки тому +2347

    I bet their family members are pumped when they get to spend the week there. It’s like camping with amenities and a free museum all tied into one spot.

    • @nytim666
      @nytim666 3 роки тому +59

      thought the same lol dream holliday for the toddler me

    • @elizabethhd7430
      @elizabethhd7430 3 роки тому +40

      I know I would be especially just to learn from an elder knowledge is wealth and wealth is knowledge

    • @samanthasmile7746
      @samanthasmile7746 3 роки тому +4

      I know! I love it!

    • @addysidhu5669
      @addysidhu5669 2 роки тому +2

      @@elizabethhd7430 can u pls tell me what he said in the end that when he sees the full moon he say im ready beam me up!??

    • @Psykout
      @Psykout 2 роки тому +4

      @@addysidhu5669 "Beam me up Scotty, I'm ready." Star Trek reference.

  • @9y2bgy
    @9y2bgy 4 роки тому +2155

    "We don't recommend that everyone do this." No proselytizing, no preaching. Self reliance and tolerance at their finest. Thank you Catherine and Wayne for showing us a fine way to live a full life. I'm proud to share this wonderful country of ours with you.

    • @wheelie642
      @wheelie642 4 роки тому +6

      With the footprint of space needed there’s no wonder.

    • @ActivateMission2ThisTimeline
      @ActivateMission2ThisTimeline 4 роки тому +44

      @@wheelie642 They recycle almost everything and buy used stuff. Their footprint is smaller than yours if you did a real analysis.

    • @dylanburns8759
      @dylanburns8759 4 роки тому +11

      if everyone did this it would destroy ecosystems

    • @grungestoryteller
      @grungestoryteller 4 роки тому

      What state are they in?

    • @PomskyLyfe
      @PomskyLyfe 4 роки тому +1

      @@grungestoryteller bc Canada

  • @UCANUKE
    @UCANUKE 2 роки тому +595

    These two are living their best life

    • @SATX_
      @SATX_ 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah but whose lake are they on? Glorified squatters for sure

    • @Ratyz1
      @Ratyz1 2 роки тому +12

      @@SATX_ I mean if they have been there for 27 years and not have had to moved or anything im sure its fine anyways not like anyone is complaining

    • @hettbeans
      @hettbeans Рік тому +5

      @@SATX_ It's not on a lake. They're in a tiny inlet off of Cypress Bay near Tofino in British Columbia. It's the same body of water as the Atlantic Ocean. They're about 8 miles from the nearest civilization.

  • @mrkoala5127
    @mrkoala5127 5 років тому +822

    This is the type of stuff that should be trending on UA-cam.

  • @FranklinSninsky
    @FranklinSninsky 4 роки тому +1432

    When people say you need to work or get a job, they mean go to work for society or a corporation, what ever happened to working for yourself and having your job be to maintain your self sustaining compound, I love this dream

    • @karleyludwig7489
      @karleyludwig7489 4 роки тому +5

      Same though it's so cool I would love to do that.

    • @fritzstudios8571
      @fritzstudios8571 4 роки тому +64

      It's a great plan, issue is most people need to buy their land or home and can't afford it. So get a mortgage and have to work for 30 years to pay it off. Not sure how else to do it? there is no free good land.

    • @Qlicky
      @Qlicky 4 роки тому +17

      Those people are right. If properties and homes likes this were falling from the skies nobody would work.

    • @Dgnmuse
      @Dgnmuse 4 роки тому +42

      These people also are part of society. They sell art and candles so they aren’t 100% off grid.

    • @WayneDome-dm8iu
      @WayneDome-dm8iu 4 роки тому +19

      people choose to work for society or corporations. It is called trading your time for money unless you have some form of handed down money which someone else at some point had traded their time for money. Without society, they could have never done this. Steel hammers, steel tools, Plastic binds were all made with Furnaces and digging out mountains of iron ore. They took/ traded from society what they needed and built their dream home.

  • @thestig560
    @thestig560 4 роки тому +344

    When two people with the same goals and similar personalities find each other and nurture each other’s dreams it’s called harmony

  • @ReturnoftheGoddess-motherearth
    @ReturnoftheGoddess-motherearth Рік тому +77

    May your gardens be honored and grow abundantly ❤️

  • @leryuuuuu
    @leryuuuuu 4 роки тому +1764

    "We lived to the rhythms of the moon and the tides out here, not to the rhythms of corporate and business." Just, wow.

    • @isailopez4132
      @isailopez4132 3 роки тому +45

      I don’t know where they from.. but if they lived in the USA.. some would knock on their door.. and tell them to leave or their property would be sized because its not approved by the county’s housing regulation and its a danger for them...
      And they might get arrested....
      Yes that happens in the “land of then free” look it up..

    • @mrjujuice5484
      @mrjujuice5484 3 роки тому +38

      @@isailopez4132 Yeah that's called trespassing on land they do not own. If you own the land/lake you can do whatever you want. Not sure what you're going on about.

    • @illbyno1
      @illbyno1 3 роки тому +6

      Nicer than other homeless encampments

    • @lilzurako5798
      @lilzurako5798 3 роки тому +16

      @@isailopez4132 Yeah I don’t exactly know if you understand how “freedom” works but what I think your looking for is anarchy if anyone could settle in any land they want it would be chaos.

    • @Rxbandit421
      @Rxbandit421 3 роки тому +4

      @@mrjujuice5484 oh so human trafficking as long as it’s on my own property is okay as long as it’s on my own property tho. How stoned are you

  • @faze_buendia9514
    @faze_buendia9514 5 років тому +751

    These people are incredible they are living the same kind of dream that I have, living off the grid completely in nature and self sufficient. Im a born n raised Alaskan so some of this kind of living is already natural to us.

    • @dragonwarrior4589
      @dragonwarrior4589 5 років тому +3

      Awesome...I would like to get to that point some day

    • @AJCsr
      @AJCsr 5 років тому +3

      Let's go !

    • @Tubalcain422
      @Tubalcain422 5 років тому +8

      Hopefully they have healthcare paid for by other people’s taxes.

    • @michalviktorin6758
      @michalviktorin6758 5 років тому +3

      Except that you are orobably european descendant, and except that living off grid in nature is natural for every creature in nature. Only humans forgot or force others to live unnaturally....

    • @yungheat84
      @yungheat84 5 років тому +1

      KaiserLynn De LaFranc are they or are they just like the bums on the streets who find a easy way of life and not having a 9-5?

  • @sheldonthegoat2157
    @sheldonthegoat2157 5 років тому +480

    i loved how they talked abt staying together through being broke and highs and lows and stayed together throughout the struggles

    • @sandiadamson1754
      @sandiadamson1754 5 років тому +5

      Sheldon the goat215 it’s lovely. My husband would freak being down to 20 cents! I’ve been there. Don’t care. 😊

    • @jont2576
      @jont2576 4 роки тому +9

      Easy to stay together when ur broke and going nowhere......try staying together when ur partner is rich as fark.dont believe me just ask Elon musk,Jeff bezos,tiger woods and Duncan bannatyne.
      Like the saying goes,most men can stand adversity and hardship in life,but if u want to test a man's character,give him money and power.

    • @FranklinSninsky
      @FranklinSninsky 4 роки тому +8

      u aint broke when ur free of the system, they are richer than all the Billionairs and trillionairs in the world, because they are truly living how god intended for us to live, free, self sustatining, and self reliant, no greed or anger or drama, just life harmonized with nature, just love this video and your comment, thanks for sharing , God Bless North America

  • @neavemadsen7668
    @neavemadsen7668 2 роки тому +432

    I yearn for this type of sustainable living and freedom. They both seem so peaceful and content! Beautiful video both insightful and educational!

    • @MrBarsanett
      @MrBarsanett 2 роки тому +13

      Everyone says that, until it's time to put in the work lol

    • @Rljlsl1985
      @Rljlsl1985 2 роки тому +1

      It’s incredible. Me also. That freedom they must feel is amazing. Shame we don’t have this opportunity here in Barcelona 🇪🇸

    • @nightw7772
      @nightw7772 2 роки тому +2

      So let’s make it happen.

    • @Rljlsl1985
      @Rljlsl1985 2 роки тому +1

      Thank the world for what you have. Not what you don’t have

    • @patriciahansen3246
      @patriciahansen3246 2 роки тому

      O

  • @cizia69
    @cizia69 4 роки тому +3935

    May the Universe give you many more years together on your island

    • @cizia69
      @cizia69 3 роки тому +6

      @Preston Smith It is a conscienceless manifested in matter

    • @cizia69
      @cizia69 3 роки тому +1

      @Ishhh Khān Difference?

    • @joshgraves1090
      @joshgraves1090 3 роки тому +21

      The universe?? 🤣🤣 more like the state and local governments

    • @northmarketplace3286
      @northmarketplace3286 3 роки тому

      yes🥰

    • @switters8679
      @switters8679 3 роки тому +3

      @Preston Smith Here is a quote from what I suspect is your favorite book. It is better to let everyone think you are a fool then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

  • @BushImports
    @BushImports 5 років тому +3908

    I thought their dance floor was a helipad before they said what it is.

  • @iwillsinganewsong
    @iwillsinganewsong 4 роки тому +535

    I remember reading about them years ago in a magazine. Their “island” was much smaller then. Even still, when I saw the thumbnail I thought “This must be that dancer’s floating home”. So cool to see they’re still living their dream!

    • @EJ-cq1dc
      @EJ-cq1dc 4 роки тому +30

      At first I thought the dance floor was a helicopter pad lol

    • @jp3mcpherson
      @jp3mcpherson 4 роки тому +6

      MLea Blev - it’s not a dancers home. It’s a mans home that allowed his wife to be a dancer by the lifestyle he created.

    • @violameinander6009
      @violameinander6009 4 роки тому +4

      I remember watching/reading something about them years ago as well! I always admire people who can work towards their goals and make the life they want with their own hard work.

    • @randomthings2016
      @randomthings2016 4 роки тому

      MLea Blev 🥰🥰🥰

    • @gabemiller9249
      @gabemiller9249 4 роки тому

      What magazine was it?

  • @liankhupboi5741
    @liankhupboi5741 2 роки тому +27

    "Sure enough, enough comes in" that is just wow👍 respect👍

  • @zenmasterwannabe
    @zenmasterwannabe 5 років тому +437

    The info about how they prevent MOLD issues is very interesting to learn.

    • @clifffraser7433
      @clifffraser7433 5 років тому +20

      You mean "don't insulate and use losts of fuel".

    • @nmagain24
      @nmagain24 5 років тому +1

      Word

    • @zenmasterwannabe
      @zenmasterwannabe 5 років тому +16

      @@clifffraser7433 exactly. Which is why I'm glad I never ended up moving onto a boat like I was planning several years ago

    • @grenadre682
      @grenadre682 5 років тому +2

      Molding on their head or the building?

    • @bluezy1
      @bluezy1 5 років тому

      Harmaa 🤣🤣🤣 ur joking right

  • @S.D.Mcmllan
    @S.D.Mcmllan 5 років тому +306

    Watched another guy cover this 4 years ago its nice to see the progress.

    • @Alm1r
      @Alm1r 5 років тому +1

      yeah i remember that too, they painted the whole island

    • @Liviaarts
      @Liviaarts 5 років тому

      What video was it??

    • @heitildeg
      @heitildeg 5 років тому

      link?? title? :O :D

    • @S.D.Mcmllan
      @S.D.Mcmllan 5 років тому +1

      heitildeg dude it was 4 years ago I’m not about to scroll through my history just google it.

    • @mildsoup8978
      @mildsoup8978 5 років тому +4

      That's why XP is obsolete

  • @IH_Lee
    @IH_Lee 5 років тому +443

    It looks like they're living in a small castle, their own world and their dogs are so cute.

  • @brookeandbrodiemcgregor2888
    @brookeandbrodiemcgregor2888 2 роки тому +12

    Those dogs are the true definition of content. 🥰

  • @RadicalEdward_115
    @RadicalEdward_115 4 роки тому +714

    A true man, engineers his own island and cares about the biosphere of the body of water they live on. Stunning

    • @pinkegg3179
      @pinkegg3179 4 роки тому +32

      he also allows for and encourages his lady to do her hobbies and such. builds for her a candle factory, dance floor, gardens. he doesn't smile, but he's a sweetheart

    • @LifenaDay525
      @LifenaDay525 4 роки тому +9

      “We now have armored styrofoam that last for an eternity.” “Armor” is a nice word for plastic. Plastic breaks down and will be in the lake for “an eternity”. This is a one sided selfish lifestyle masked as being “eco friendly”. Then make a video to sustain your so called “eco lifestyle” and ‘sell’ the viewer on your stewardship of nature bull sh@t. Hypocrites! You’re polluting the lake with your floating pile of junk while stating you want to be as one with nature and justifying your actions on a video. How much $$$ did you make on this propaganda video?

    • @Uviryth
      @Uviryth 4 роки тому +1

      Meanwhile I ruined a wall while trying to put up a picture.

    • @jaedynhicks1607
      @jaedynhicks1607 4 роки тому +7

      K A stuff was regifted to them and already made and there might as well repurpose it

    • @Lucasaurios
      @Lucasaurios 4 роки тому +10

      @@LifenaDay525 Its all repurposed lol, its the best way to get those materials and prevent them from actually just eternally floating like you say, its the most they can do.
      It sounds like you want them to live by smashing rocks together, theyre doing more for the environment around them than 99% of people in their position and you still think that makes them hypocrites, its kinda wild.

  • @Bitplex
    @Bitplex 4 роки тому +420

    I love how their dogs keep shifting around as time passes during the interview process. Every few shots they just appear in a different spot haha.

  • @bubbles1978
    @bubbles1978 4 роки тому +202

    “If everything collapses we could make it “ great timing!

    • @joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976
      @joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976 4 роки тому +5

      oh you think everything has collapsed? you have no idea how good you still have it, and I don't even need to know where in the world you are.

    • @zacklane6868
      @zacklane6868 4 роки тому +2

      No kidding

    • @zoesdada8923
      @zoesdada8923 4 роки тому

      You must have been expecting biden to steal the election too

    • @spriteespritee1237
      @spriteespritee1237 4 роки тому

      @@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976 soon will collapse...sooner than you think.

    • @dannypacheco3267
      @dannypacheco3267 4 роки тому

      @@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976 You sound fun at parties

  • @MariaDivineCreator888
    @MariaDivineCreator888 2 роки тому +117

    Just listening to these people talk brings me peace. They are amazing souls and I hope they both live many many more years to enjoy their paradise. I love all the messages in this video!

    • @mirza6399
      @mirza6399 Рік тому

      ahhh well about that 😅

  • @aliciabrillante
    @aliciabrillante 4 роки тому +198

    This place is beautiful and so self sufficient. They seem so happy and so are their dogs. I love that Canada allows its citizens to live freely like this.

    • @Salix631
      @Salix631 4 роки тому +5

      Its very pretty, yes, but it is not remotely self sufficient. They grow some veg, ok, but do they produce their own furniture and fittings, solar panels and sewage treatment unit?

    • @aliciabrillante
      @aliciabrillante 4 роки тому +27

      Shirley Walsh They are close enough to completely self sufficient for westerners.

    • @MiddleEarthGirl75
      @MiddleEarthGirl75 4 роки тому +14

      Not all of Canada unfortunately. Here in Ontario you barely own the land you buy. In organized townships there are SO many regulations on what you can do with it, what you can put on it and they do everything they can to make sure you can't live off grid. From different videos I've seen out of BC, it seems to be much easier to live the dream.

    • @JayR-ct8pv
      @JayR-ct8pv 4 роки тому +28

      @@Salix631 "it is not remotely self sufficient" Exaggerate much.
      Just because they didn't literally hand craft every single material to initially start this type of life doesn't mean they aren't very close to complete self sufficiency with everything in place, 27 years later I might add.

    • @CBDav
      @CBDav 4 роки тому +5

      Freely? A friend told me they pay dearly but they don't even own their own drivers license. Guess who owns them... She also owns like 83% of the Canada land.

  • @coffeewithcarline9171
    @coffeewithcarline9171 5 років тому +714

    They built their own piece of heaven

  • @blackcosmos
    @blackcosmos 5 років тому +863

    "We live to the rhythms of the moon n the tide out here NOT to the rhythms of corporate n business" ❤

    • @michelleboyd604
      @michelleboyd604 5 років тому +7

      celestial vibrationz Love that too.

    • @tiyab3104
      @tiyab3104 4 роки тому +8

      That really stood out to me as well!

    • @ronpetersen973
      @ronpetersen973 4 роки тому

      AND************************

  • @ritamariekelley4077
    @ritamariekelley4077 2 роки тому +126

    I love the "storm damage" education bit, opportunity to learn something better/different. This is what many spend thousands to do on vacation. The work is the culture. One of my most favorite activities was to chop wood. We can live vicariously through you.

  • @EdRein
    @EdRein 5 років тому +423

    “Because money has never been the most important thing to either of us, neither has it given us any grief.” - this is life, not money.

    • @CrystalVanner
      @CrystalVanner 5 років тому +42

      *Says someone with money, 'cuz this COSTS, for sure!*

    • @anemoneyas
      @anemoneyas 5 років тому +8

      Must be life to live in a country where you can do this and still be able to go to the doctor if you get sick.

    • @lesliebean4594
      @lesliebean4594 5 років тому +18

      Crystal Vanner He mentioned over half of the island being built out of bartered or recycled materials. Also, him building it himself saved him a lot of money.

    • @lesliebean4594
      @lesliebean4594 5 років тому

      Myth Tree I’m sorry to hear you went through that.

    • @lesliebean4594
      @lesliebean4594 5 років тому +1

      Myth Tree I would imagine the pipe dreamers don’t . I know I long for a simpler way of life, but I haven’t the slightest clue what it takes to get there lol

  • @hikazeyattis3828
    @hikazeyattis3828 5 років тому +77

    I can only imagine how great this place must feel in the rain.

  • @Tron2.0.
    @Tron2.0. 4 роки тому +55

    I like how he smiles at her happiness in what they created.

  • @jackodum5410
    @jackodum5410 2 роки тому +179

    This is the most beautiful home I've seen in my entire life! Congrats on achieving your dream through hard work!

  • @Zimmentary
    @Zimmentary 5 років тому +596

    you can tell a lot about a person by how their pets interact with them. these people are full of tranquility. just look at how much their dogs see them as family.

    • @doejohn6197
      @doejohn6197 4 роки тому +8

      Seriously? Those are just they’re pets that’s all.

    • @shellybergman6104
      @shellybergman6104 4 роки тому +15

      I’ve always believed that the way a man interacts with animals is how he will be with children and how he treats his mother his mother is his how he will treat his wife. It’s 100% accurate. I noticed how the husband in this video was so gentle with the dogs as well.

    • @OnlineSupportTeam
      @OnlineSupportTeam 4 роки тому +5

      Or Pets are old and they nap all day - old dogs do that.

    • @KingZealotTactics
      @KingZealotTactics 4 роки тому +8

      @@doejohn6197You are a very simple creature aren't you?

    • @AdenikeCoore
      @AdenikeCoore 4 роки тому +7

      Mmm not really, Hitler's dog blondi loved him as well

  • @finished6267
    @finished6267 3 роки тому +307

    We did an MTV cribs of this place. One of the more memorable shoots of my career. Really cool dude. He envisioned the place, built a model of it, and manifested it. With his partner and soulmate. I admire this guy, and I'm building my own model right now.
    FIREWEED!

    • @karenlerato357
      @karenlerato357 3 роки тому +11

      Please share your progress with us on UA-cam. 👏👏

    • @sebastianzimmerhackl3686
      @sebastianzimmerhackl3686 3 роки тому +2

      Where can I see?

    • @louiearmstrong
      @louiearmstrong 2 роки тому +6

      What does FIREWEED mean? Did he have fire weed?

    • @arne8158
      @arne8158 2 роки тому

      Did you work there when they did Michael Rosenbaums house? My favorite episode.

    • @Berkeloid0
      @Berkeloid0 2 роки тому +2

      @@louiearmstrong Watch at 3:52 for your answer

  • @lesgrossman4636
    @lesgrossman4636 5 років тому +194

    These people are my heroes; that’s living the dream. Off grid is where it’s at

  • @ST-ku5ni
    @ST-ku5ni 2 роки тому +25

    Your wall design and extra heating to minimize condensation and mold is so important. You guys Rock all round. Love this!

  • @mikellegend17
    @mikellegend17 4 роки тому +104

    They're literally living a dream. A dream to some not most. Most dream of Lots of money and luxuries , some dream of natural life and inner peace.

  • @50rackzaslap
    @50rackzaslap 5 років тому +154

    This video or documentary or whatever we shall call it, this was dope, it was mind blowing.

  • @Frances_Elizabeth
    @Frances_Elizabeth 3 роки тому +968

    I notice a lot of older folks living this lifestyle seem content with theirselves, active and healthy. Nature alone really takes care of us.

    • @bigtony4829
      @bigtony4829 3 роки тому +32

      Less stress no need to worry about bills just need to get into a routine of daily chores

    • @marieindia8116
      @marieindia8116 3 роки тому +28

      I think that people like this are also determined not to fall into the health care trap as they age. They know life is challenging, entails some suffering, and the end is inescapable. It's easier to accept when you have lived a full life.

    • @theelizabethan1
      @theelizabethan1 3 роки тому +15

      They came of age in the '60s... hippies, baby-boomers....

    • @demo3456
      @demo3456 3 роки тому +15

      its how the creator wanted us to live. We all wonder why we are miserable and its because we live outside of nature just like they want us too.

    • @freeloader69
      @freeloader69 3 роки тому +6

      @@marieindia8116 So why not try to make sure you also live as long as you can by being a part of a society which values and protects the health of its members by I don’t know, maybe incentivizing the specialization of people who can effectively heal people when they are sick or injured? I don’t think these things are mutually exclusive. Do you? Can we enjoy our lives while also sacrificing just a little back to the community which makes our lives so much more meaningful?

  • @rexbreyer8401
    @rexbreyer8401 2 роки тому +34

    What a truly amazing life. How many of us who live in the system just moving like robots.. I love nature and the water. What a dream to live like this. Incredible

  • @AaronHendu
    @AaronHendu 5 років тому +161

    I've been wondering how this place has been doing over the past few years...it's a special thing, that's for sure.

  • @Kysman95
    @Kysman95 5 років тому +8042

    When you defeat all the hipsters, you have to face these 2 as the final boss

    • @StinkyDustyBird
      @StinkyDustyBird 5 років тому +36

      Kysman95 lmfao!

    • @Runtoitnow
      @Runtoitnow 5 років тому +42

      This is funny

    • @waterop4
      @waterop4 5 років тому +24

      Hahahahahaha......that was funny.

    • @letshearyourverse
      @letshearyourverse 5 років тому +71

      I unlocked the golden fedora already, im good.

    • @nmagain24
      @nmagain24 5 років тому +6

      @@letshearyourverse golden fedora?? Haaaaa

  • @user-sz8zo9sf9i
    @user-sz8zo9sf9i 4 роки тому +706

    “We live to the rhythms of the moon & the tide out here, not to rhythms of corporate & business.” (12:11s)

  • @PhantomSavage
    @PhantomSavage 2 роки тому +52

    Wayne gives me Jamie Hyneman vibes.
    A stoic, slow spoken, socially conservative man on the outside, and an eccentric expressionist engineering genius on the inside.

  • @saintarj4552
    @saintarj4552 3 роки тому +387

    The dedication is crazy, I don't think I could ever spend 10 years building a house, but the result looks like it's worth it

    • @15thCrypt
      @15thCrypt 2 роки тому +4

      @Lady Joker They typically have a base home to come to, this was built from scratch. People who remodel have an ok place they want to add to (usually dont need to), they had to make an entire island and it sounds like they had to redo some parts a few times (like changing out of a wood style to styrofoam). Im sure the last few years was just adding a few additions that are merely for extra comfort like a remodel but they started at vastly different different points.

    • @davidbrazell5179
      @davidbrazell5179 2 роки тому +1

      It's a shithole 😂

  • @harriethonakerart4912
    @harriethonakerart4912 5 років тому +783

    "Sunshine, life is hard and then it gets harder"
    Ain't that the truth

    • @roberttangen2942
      @roberttangen2942 5 років тому +15

      Harriet Honaker From cradle to hearse there is nothing that happens that couldn’t get worse

    • @jameskoss
      @jameskoss 5 років тому +3

      It's not true. For many people life only gets better and easier.

    • @fakiola9184
      @fakiola9184 5 років тому +3

      James Koss in what way do you believe this to be true?

    • @fakiola9184
      @fakiola9184 5 років тому

      Robert Tangen I love that! I’ve never heard anyone say that before, thanks for sharing

    • @jameskoss
      @jameskoss 5 років тому +5

      @@fakiola9184 it's just untrue for many people. That's all. No special wisdom here. It's a common cop out that many people in bad situations say. Common for soldiers who chose immorality in their lives.

  • @corytoews5222
    @corytoews5222 4 роки тому +106

    10:23 "Because we believed in that, it has always worked." A lot of wisdom in those words.

  • @elpresidente8757
    @elpresidente8757 2 роки тому +18

    The talent to do this is unbelievable. You two are incredibly gifted. It’s amazing.

  • @3jsofficial
    @3jsofficial 5 років тому +74

    These two are such an inspiration. Their love is beautiful.

  • @DEVAEGIR
    @DEVAEGIR 5 років тому +597

    "We live with the rhythms of moon and tide, not the rhythms of business and corporate." My kinda gal this lady!! I've been trying to minimise the effect of business and corporate for some time now, even though it is hell to try do this in London.

    • @BBTheCancelled
      @BBTheCancelled 5 років тому +7

      And they have a huge Osiris' obelisk with an owl on top. That's some pretty creepy imagery as owls were all over Epstein island, represent Molech and a giant owl is burned at Bohemian Grove.

    • @Starswake
      @Starswake 5 років тому +5

      Pop, chips and candy.

    • @wanaraz
      @wanaraz 5 років тому

      You like the internet?

    • @BoneBGone
      @BoneBGone 5 років тому

      well its because they have made the systems that way that you are dependand on everything. once you get out of that life gets much more better after that :P

    • @DestroyAllLinesOne
      @DestroyAllLinesOne 5 років тому +1

      This is also the girl who built a dance floor before her garden.........

  • @dagnymaximus9778
    @dagnymaximus9778 4 роки тому +90

    "We live to the rhythm of the tide and the moon"--incredible!

  • @alanthompson1083
    @alanthompson1083 2 роки тому +1

    You have a very beautiful home. Thats what i wanted to do when i was young. I'm 78 now. So i've decided to stay on land. Have a blessed and long life.

  • @colinvainwright4838
    @colinvainwright4838 5 років тому +222

    Whenever they getting interviewed the dog is just straight vibing, no lie
    1:37

  • @KeenanModica
    @KeenanModica 5 років тому +176

    Wow, so awesome and innovative. These two are awesome!

    • @663rainmaker
      @663rainmaker 5 років тому +2

      keenanboy3000 blessed and innovative

  • @kodiaktangent-Wallzbnice2024
    @kodiaktangent-Wallzbnice2024 3 роки тому +167

    The quintessential example of an actual functioning relationship in modern times kudos to both!

    • @Wanker59
      @Wanker59 3 роки тому +5

      Probably don’t have Facebook…👍🏻

    • @aaronwells6608
      @aaronwells6608 3 роки тому +11

      They are old school. They remember the days when the solution to a relationship problem wasn't divorce. Or cheating with a dating app.

    • @mirko1989
      @mirko1989 3 роки тому +5

      hard work is the key , but not the modern kind of hard work , the "i go for 12 hours somewhere and you go for 12 hours somewhere else" kind

  • @TomTom-df9ph
    @TomTom-df9ph Рік тому +5

    I never get bored with watching this over and over again. It’s fascinating and this couple are incredible.

  • @fleabaguette9699
    @fleabaguette9699 3 роки тому +181

    Relationship goals right here. You can just tell how much they love one another

    • @kodykindhart5644
      @kodykindhart5644 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly
      Although we is great in relationships
      They let each other have theirs and it’s beautiful

  • @BobbyTucker
    @BobbyTucker 3 роки тому +237

    What a wonderful life you must be living, at 72 years old it's a little too late to take up a venture such as yours but I still entertain thoughts of living the life. Catherine & Wayne, just to say, I envy you two and wish you all the best in your future. All well wishes from Flint, Michigan.

    • @randym9147
      @randym9147 3 роки тому +1

      And from one dude in California!

    • @niagarafallsnewyork3659
      @niagarafallsnewyork3659 3 роки тому +1

      And one dude from NY

    • @sammencia7945
      @sammencia7945 2 роки тому +4

      Never too late.
      I'm 61.

    • @buckhunt6832
      @buckhunt6832 2 роки тому +6

      If you'd like to give me money, I'll build it for you as long as you agree to inherit it to me when you pass so that I can take care of it and enjoy it after you're done with it

    • @purehazards1689
      @purehazards1689 2 роки тому +1

      You only get to exist once on this random exo planet everything you ever did has no real value or meaning you may aswell sleep in a tree musher

  • @kylalalohav4720
    @kylalalohav4720 4 роки тому +35

    I’m really impressed. I’m currently 27 years old and to think that these two have been living like this for as long as I’ve been alive is amazing. Especially to have this home out on the water as well! I’m excited to see what their next phase will be, if they decide to build another home either out on the water again or on land this time. Truly amazing!

  • @janebishop5885
    @janebishop5885 2 роки тому +3

    So glad you two found each other. The stars do align sometimes. Hope you will be able to live in your wonderful place til the end.

  • @lisalynn1
    @lisalynn1 5 років тому +38

    Everything was so beautiful. The couple's demeanor was so sweet and kind. Great video.

  • @stephaniegagnon2583
    @stephaniegagnon2583 5 років тому +54

    This is the most amazing island, and you two are just the cutest. I’m definitely inspired. I loved all the bird houses! ❤️

  • @lucky-cg8ln
    @lucky-cg8ln 3 роки тому +52

    They are such a genuine people. God blessed them!

  • @Aliyahmariamusic
    @Aliyahmariamusic 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing I had to watch the whole thing and I love their vibes healing yourself and others WOW THANK YOU FOR LETTING US SEE YOUR HOME

  • @easybreezybeautifulmonbebe5936
    @easybreezybeautifulmonbebe5936 5 років тому +148

    They are so well versed. I wanna be like them when I'm older.

    • @philosopher2king
      @philosopher2king 5 років тому +3

      Me too. With the hat and everything!

    • @davidsamaniego6582
      @davidsamaniego6582 5 років тому +3

      I am that older and I sill haven't got there.oh swell,I have a home the least.god bless us,and all

    • @Qlicky
      @Qlicky 4 роки тому

      Dont beat yourself. All of these inspirational videos are multiple takes. You say the same thing over and over again util a guy behind camera says "Its ok!". And then you say the other thing over and over again....If top paid actors have to go through this what makes you think that regular people pull it off first try. Hint, they dont.

  • @taleg1
    @taleg1 5 років тому +21

    What they have built is awe inspiring and a way for the future that should be explored and expanded.

  • @PancakesandPrayer
    @PancakesandPrayer 5 років тому +34

    The house is actually an expression of their love for each other ❤

    • @mikal2338
      @mikal2338 5 років тому

      Charlotte Rodriguez hell Yeah!

  • @forthepurposeofscience
    @forthepurposeofscience 2 роки тому +6

    Look at the dog, he's all chilling and sleeping comfortably on Dad's lap❤️

  • @carnivault
    @carnivault 3 роки тому +50

    They seem like such sweet people who genuinely enjoy living like this. A lot of the people I see in videos about living self sufficiently are driven by their hatred for society. They always seem sad and like they are fighting against the rest of the world. I’m so glad these two are happy

  • @kevchard5214
    @kevchard5214 5 років тому +20

    This is the greatest thing I have ever seen. This is the way life is suppose to be lived and I admire them for living it.

    • @carriemiranda130
      @carriemiranda130 5 років тому

      Me too. I never knew this could exist. I want my own island now😊so cool

  • @mclovin3678
    @mclovin3678 5 років тому +9

    Awesome. My wife and I own a 43 foot trawler/houseboat we've been renovating for some years now. It's our dream to make it completely self sufficient just like this. Right on.

  • @tessbennett3796
    @tessbennett3796 2 роки тому +5

    I feel like I'm watching my partner and I a few years in the future. Greenhouses, growing food, bartering, art, and building. We're at the beginning of our build. We're landlocked but I love this so much.

  • @GIANTSLAYER-GS
    @GIANTSLAYER-GS 3 роки тому +268

    Can we just talk about how cute the dogs are, I love how they’re chillin with them like yea we helped built this place too lol

    • @Screeny42
      @Screeny42 3 роки тому +3

      Im searching for that comment :D

    • @ethanp9893
      @ethanp9893 2 роки тому +2

      You can tell they’re good dog owners too, they’re so well behaved and chill haha.

  • @johno6861
    @johno6861 5 років тому +59

    Greetings neighbors, you shouldn’t show such a nice day, everyone will want to move here. We had a pod of orcas come into the inlet today, real treat.

  • @HisgGalore
    @HisgGalore 4 роки тому +100

    I love how he sits in no worry an listens while his wife talks 🥰👌🏿

    • @jasmineG-c2f
      @jasmineG-c2f 3 роки тому +19

      Not gonna lie that alone made me respect him. He's giving her space to talk and really hearing what she says. He seems like a great husband.

    • @solarlola5953
      @solarlola5953 3 роки тому +4

      He seems tired

    • @srhodes6963
      @srhodes6963 3 роки тому +7

      @@solarlola5953 probably from listening to her…ZING!

    • @yubright8484
      @yubright8484 3 роки тому

      @@srhodes6963 Most peoples at that age will look tired !

  • @aprilsmith3683
    @aprilsmith3683 2 роки тому +4

    Oh my word...
    The work that has gone into creating this magical space is astonishing...
    A piece of peace...
    The gallery is magnificent...
    🇿🇦

  • @brimwithadreamofclutchin5285
    @brimwithadreamofclutchin5285 3 роки тому +51

    This guys are full of wisdom of nature, I am crying from too much envy of what they have accomplished.

  • @johnP0908
    @johnP0908 3 роки тому +47

    It's not just a home, it's a piece of art.

  • @rayjay1975
    @rayjay1975 3 роки тому +23

    What a beautiful combination of 2 people that understand each other graciously 👍🏼 wow so amazing.

  • @monicamestas7566
    @monicamestas7566 7 місяців тому

    Such a lovely couple. Fantastic environment they have created. I love it! I read that Wayne passed away a couple months ago. Deepest condolences. I hope Catherine is able to continue on her own.

  • @willcamick
    @willcamick 3 роки тому +62

    WOW! The home the garden then art, all of it is just amazing. I hope this Island lives on even after the people who made it return to the the earth. Just breath taking.

    • @xavierathorne
      @xavierathorne Рік тому

      Oh, it will live on. Some billionaire will buy it, and then push laws that forbid anyone else from doing it. Anytime anybody tries to figure this out, the man will come along and put a stop to it. Humans are the only species that have to pay money to live on planet earth.

  • @bwatchnu1
    @bwatchnu1 5 років тому +6

    This is what I believe the way life was supposed to be lived. Many won't share same opinion. Wish this was the standard of living.

  • @georgeroberson9803
    @georgeroberson9803 3 роки тому +20

    Wow! I’ve been to their island before and they gave me and my class a tour. So honoured to have seen it in person.

  • @pollywalker2586
    @pollywalker2586 2 роки тому

    So lovely, love to see your home! My husband will not give up comfort to be adventurous. Thank you, God Bless. 🌞

  • @SpacePhunk
    @SpacePhunk 5 років тому +115

    The energy is so pure though. They just emit a different kind of light and vibe . Plus it’s genius! They literally beat the system. Wow

    • @karlsjunior466
      @karlsjunior466 4 роки тому +1

      well said

    • @Infinitybein
      @Infinitybein 4 роки тому +1

      Yea..literally dope af

    • @Dihyyy
      @Dihyyy 4 роки тому

      @Angelo Stevens similar to what they said, money is just an additional often unnecesary pleasure. If our systems collapsed they would be the most self sufficient.

  • @matthewgarland693
    @matthewgarland693 5 років тому +10

    Not sure I've ever received more wisdom in a 10 minute video.
    I have endless respect for these two...especially their courage.

  • @forgotabtnamechange
    @forgotabtnamechange 4 роки тому +2447

    Old Man: "I only go when I want poptarts and candy"
    Me In Quarantine: "Same"

    • @ForwardEarth
      @ForwardEarth 4 роки тому +130

      He said pop, chips and candy.

    • @MrJibbin54
      @MrJibbin54 4 роки тому +11

      @@ForwardEarth what about pop-chips and candy??

    • @leia3559
      @leia3559 4 роки тому +9

      The Very Least Person still “same”

    • @joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976
      @joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976 4 роки тому +6

      try subtitles, he said POP- chips and candy, pop-chips are a thing. I highly doubt he drinks soda pop.

    • @stephenbrodie5617
      @stephenbrodie5617 4 роки тому +18

      @@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976 what makes you highly doubt he drinks pop, minimalist people can still like pop???

  • @labritnikki1279
    @labritnikki1279 2 роки тому +1

    I really like the individuals that they both are. They seem genuinely happy, grateful, and humbled amongst eachother.

  • @Dennnis10B
    @Dennnis10B 3 роки тому +15

    These two are amazing on so many levels....I'm speechless.....

  • @canadiankin
    @canadiankin 5 років тому +93

    I love the mint color of the home's interior. It's so soothing and nice. Very impressive. All of it. Your hard work has paid off!! :D

    • @m.elizabeth2902
      @m.elizabeth2902 4 роки тому +2

      I have this color in a bedroom ,10 years later, I still love it, never get old.

    • @Jubanen12
      @Jubanen12 4 роки тому

      My old home used to have same color painted interior... it was old wood house, little bit ramshackle, and it was rent so eventually landlord kicked us out to start on the renovation project :P lol.. oh well, I really liked that house but such is life.

  • @zerochanceblahhk8741
    @zerochanceblahhk8741 5 років тому +83

    you already know they got a greenhouse for that Good Good

    • @CharlieRootsMusic
      @CharlieRootsMusic 4 роки тому +3

      My man looks like he's hitting the indica a little hard , sitting sideways on the couch!

    • @BillyBoggle
      @BillyBoggle 4 роки тому

      aahahahaha too true

  • @ghost57890
    @ghost57890 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful people. Also, he reminds me so much of “the other Ron” on Parks and Rec!

  • @peterjoshuva1521
    @peterjoshuva1521 5 років тому +14

    The dream of a lifetime of these two souls is full filled

  • @xeroxene
    @xeroxene 5 років тому +31

    "It's hard work and you have to do the work.. *it is work of choice*". Working by choice is some of the best work you'll ever do. I break my back every day working on my property. I don't have to do it.

    • @sonofhibbs4425
      @sonofhibbs4425 5 років тому +1

      It’s great until you become chronically ill. 😕 Then it’s hell.

  • @SoapinTrucker
    @SoapinTrucker 4 роки тому +23

    This is a shining example of when you truly have a passion for anything! There is no way this could have been accomplished without passion!!! A double applaud these folks, wow what an accomplishment!!!!! 👍

  • @blueberrysugar5771
    @blueberrysugar5771 2 роки тому

    One of the most spectacular houses I have seen. And the people they are so warm and genuine what wonderful people. Love their positivity. Loads of Love from INDIA