Homestead Timelapse - First 6 Months | How We Made it Happen as Newbies

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • Welcome to Calico Cow Acres, we're Mickayla and Taylor! We have a new-to-us 8 acre homestead in the foothills of North Carolina. Our homestead used to be a horse farm, and we're working to transform it into our dream property!
    Timelapse of how we found, bought, & started our 8 acre homestead from abandoned land as total newbies with Full Time Jobs in our dream location! This is the first 6 months…don’t forget to subscribe to see our progress every Sunday in our weekly vlogs!
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    About The Calico & The Cow:
    We're Mickayla and Taylor & Calico Cow Acres is the culmination of years of dreaming, wondering what our purpose on this Earth is and how we can make an impact. We’ve been figuring out our passions, testing out avenues that didn’t quite suit us - until we made our way to this overgrown, abandoned horse farm in the foothills of North Carolina.
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  • @calicocowacres
    @calicocowacres  Рік тому +53

    ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THIS VIDEO: HEY GUYS, I KNOW THE MUSIC IS LOUD AND I AM VERY SORRY. I'M STILL NEW TO EDITING & HAVE AN ANCIENT COMPUTER THAT LEADS ME ASTRAY WITH MY SOUND SOMETIMES. UNFORTUNATELY, I CANNOT CHANGE IT FOR THIS VIDEO WITHOUT DELETING IT COMPLETELY, RE-EDITING, AND RE-UPLOADING IT & I DON'T HAVE THE CAPACITY FOR THAT TASK AT THE MOMENT. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING & I HOPE YOU'LL STICK AROUND. 💚

    • @LanMysPage
      @LanMysPage 11 місяців тому +5

      Great video! Don't stress the small stuff. 🌻

    • @janetkoball44
      @janetkoball44 11 місяців тому +2

      I'll stick around. Thanks

    • @annamschnetzer4036
      @annamschnetzer4036 10 місяців тому +3

      I didn't notice the loud music until I read this! LOL

    • @farmernledell
      @farmernledell 10 місяців тому +1

      Can’t please everyone all the time that being said I thought it was a great video and well narrated!

    • @kimberlyschiele1117
      @kimberlyschiele1117 10 місяців тому

      Hey there. Im a new subscriber. Came from the Hollars.... I literally search for them everyday. I love their story and now your story too. I will definitely stay subscribed for years! Looking fwd to bing watching to catch up on your channel. I have 1 Q for you... How easy/hard was it to find work once moving to NC?

  • @kristitilves3292
    @kristitilves3292 Рік тому +57

    You kids are out of this world. I wish I was younger and not disabled. The best of luck.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому +7

      Aww this is sweet of you! Thank you! 🥰

    • @joydanlovelace
      @joydanlovelace Рік тому +1

      Have to find your Village! ❤

    • @donnascott1009
      @donnascott1009 11 місяців тому +1

      Same disabled and old, what a dream your living.

    • @carolynh8866
      @carolynh8866 10 місяців тому +4

      Don't let age or disability stop you. I started my journey as a single 50+ yo woman with rheumatoid arthritis...14 years later I'm still going strong and my RA is totally controlled ....theres not much I can't do.

    • @tracywinfield7789
      @tracywinfield7789 10 місяців тому +2

      I think alot of us who are disabled are grateful to vicariously live through people like you and the Hollars...
      Welcome to my rotation 🎉

  • @stephaniewilson8706
    @stephaniewilson8706 13 днів тому +1

    I found you through your recent video about YT earnings and now here I am. I got so emotional watching this for some reason. It's crazy to me how quickly you've done so much!

  • @goodenough6331
    @goodenough6331 10 місяців тому +3

    Hi there - Hollar Homestead sent me. Glad to be here and to enjoy your journey.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Hello! We’re so happy to have you here ☺️

  • @keithramsdell2691
    @keithramsdell2691 Рік тому +27

    Wow, sometimes UA-cam’s algorithm produces beautiful gems such as this. You’re an amazing storyteller. This is the first one we’ve watched. Can’t wait to catch up on your experiences. Be very proud of all you’re accomplishing and what is yet to come. Waving from our 2 acres of clay in Caldwell, County in NC.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому +3

      This is so sweet 💕 I hope you enjoy our other videos, as well! Looks like we're almost neighbors😌 we're in Rutherford County!

    • @brendameyer3055
      @brendameyer3055 10 місяців тому +1

      Love this! We came over from the Hollar homestead and subscribed. We wish you all the best!!

    • @vondelllyon311
      @vondelllyon311 9 місяців тому

      ​@@calicocowacres{}{ó

  • @JamieSantos
    @JamieSantos День тому

    Amazing accomplishments!!! Just a breathtaking property and ambition!

  • @cynthiawilliams3213
    @cynthiawilliams3213 10 місяців тому +4

    Came over after watching the Hollars. Now subscribed because I like what you are doing.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Well hey there! Thanks so much for coming over to our little corner of the internet & for subscribing 😊

  • @marilynmarilynohearn476
    @marilynmarilynohearn476 9 місяців тому +3

    You-all are amazing. God Bless you and keep you and give you peace.

  • @HomesteadOnAPrayer
    @HomesteadOnAPrayer Рік тому +31

    What a beautiful property, and an amazing story! It looks like you’ve made great progress already in such a short time.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! We’re really trying to get this place up & running as quickly as we can 💃🏼

  • @sharonpack4889
    @sharonpack4889 7 місяців тому +1

    Oh, Dang. Congratulations. You have done a lot in six months. you both are rock stars.... And don't forget to take your great down time. Love each other. Have faith.. You Both will go far. God Bless

  • @jerrybrady9103
    @jerrybrady9103 10 місяців тому +2

    Enjoyed your video about your journey and glad you ended up back in NC! Found you thru Hollar Homestead! 😊

  • @cyrusneal7697
    @cyrusneal7697 10 місяців тому +1

    I saw you on The Hollar Homestead. Welcome to NC. I’m in Kings Mtn near Charlotte. I can’t wait to binge watch your channel. Good luck with your homestead.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Hello! Thank you! We looked at some houses over near your area originally I think. We’re happy to have you here❤️🥰

  • @losnolt
    @losnolt 10 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful! How lucky you are to have someone to work through all that with you! I loved watching your journey. Can’t wait for more!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! We both feel so lucky to have each other & we really enjoy working on all of this stuff together 😊

  • @Martty55
    @Martty55 10 місяців тому +6

    I enjoyed your video very much and I'm glad you had fun at the Hollar's learning how to process chickens. They're great people.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Agreed, they're great! Thanks so much for watching our video. So glad you enjoyed it!☺

  • @karenwood8300
    @karenwood8300 10 місяців тому +2

    Popping over from Holler Homestead. Looking forward to more.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for stopping by! We're happy to have you here!☺

  • @sounditout34
    @sounditout34 7 місяців тому +1

    Clicking on this video this morning, I did not expect to tear up. The way you narrated your journey was just beautiful.

  • @stevealldred4424
    @stevealldred4424 10 місяців тому +2

    What a cool video! My wife and I enjoyed it very much. The Hollar's brought us to your channel and what a blessing! Thanks again for the video and we'll be looking forward to even more!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому +1

      Oh thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it🥹 we really appreciate you coming to check out our lil channel❤️

  • @kimlee5811
    @kimlee5811 10 місяців тому +5

    Hollar Homestead sent me, you guys are amazing. Keep up the good work and keep staying positive.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Hi there! Thanks for coming over to our channel. We're happy to have ya! 😊 Thanks for your nice comment, too!

    • @catherinemcnamara1141
      @catherinemcnamara1141 10 місяців тому

      Me too!

  • @jenniferwilliams545
    @jenniferwilliams545 10 місяців тому +1

    I came over from The Hollar Homestead and I subscribed.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Hi there! Welcome to the channel. So happy to have you here!☺

  • @gaylemoreno6614
    @gaylemoreno6614 7 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful! Together you two got this! Proud of you! 🥰from a 66 yr old So.Cal. grandmother. Time goes by so fast. Building something together makes a marriage stronger.🙏❤️

  • @susanmarsh5648
    @susanmarsh5648 9 місяців тому

    Watching you guys exhausts me. You have so much energy. You are doing such a great job.
    We recently moved from our 25 acre homestead we had been on for 23 years. We now have 50 acres🎉 but we are starting from scratch. Going slow but steady. Considering we are 72 years young I think we are making progress but it is slow going.
    I really enjoyed watching the beginning of your journey.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 місяців тому +1

      I won't lie and say we don't get exhausted, we do! But we have a lot of passion for what we're doing. thank you for watching! Sounds like you're doing a ton, too. Slow & steady is the best way!

  • @ellentaylor4351
    @ellentaylor4351 11 місяців тому +2

    CONGRATULATIONS wonderful story telling and doing an amazing job. 💗📣

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed it!

  • @brendamontanye9877
    @brendamontanye9877 Рік тому +7

    What a cool recap. I think you'll be glad that you compiled the footage and memories while they are fresh; sometimes the details fade with time. It will be nice for you to look back on. Sometimes I think that we aren't getting anything done and then I'll come across a stray picture and will be reminded of some progress I had forgotten about. That's comforting and encouraging. It will also be a good video for folks new to the channel later, for them to understand your "context".
    Hope you're having (or had?) a nice time in a warm climate this week!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому +3

      I totally agree & im glad you liked it! That’s why I’m trying to film everything, I absolutely adore lookin back on memories & this whole process is so magical and so much work I don’t ever want to forget it. I made this our channel trailer so new friends can see it first thing☺️

    • @janetkoball44
      @janetkoball44 11 місяців тому +1

      A great channel trailer. Thanks

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 11 місяців тому +2

    Lots of energy! Youth on Your Side💜🦋 fantastic work and so wonderful you got 8 acres‼️👌

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 місяців тому

      Haha sometimes we don’t feel so young 😂 but yes we both love to be working on projects! Thank you so much!☺️

  • @betsyhills7845
    @betsyhills7845 10 місяців тому +2

    Hollers encouraged me to come over and say “hi” . You guys rock!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Well HEY!😊 thanks for coming on over & checking us out😁❤️

  • @echo1020lukka
    @echo1020lukka 10 місяців тому +2

    Your beautiful dreams coming true! Well done. The Hollar's sent me. :) So glad they did

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      We’re so happy to have you here! Thank you!❤️

  • @gardeninggalagain
    @gardeninggalagain 9 місяців тому

    Nothing like a southern sunset!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 місяців тому +1

      Agreed! It’s just a different kind of beautiful!

  • @TinyLiving
    @TinyLiving 9 місяців тому +1

    You got SO much accomplished in 6 months that had you not filmed it, I wouldnt believe it! Bravo!

  • @waterlooboy
    @waterlooboy 10 місяців тому +3

    I like your introduction! Thank you for showing us your trip!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Thanks! And thank you so much for watching 🥰

  • @marypaintscrossbow5654
    @marypaintscrossbow5654 11 місяців тому +3

    What a beautiful project 😊 and fantastic energy you have 😊 Bravo for you ❤❤❤❤

  • @RoseLawrence765
    @RoseLawrence765 10 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for helping the Holler family with the chicken processing, I just think that is so cool and I decided to subscribe to your channel🎉🎈

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Aww thank you for coming to our channel & subscribing! We appreciate it very much 🥹 the Hollars are too nice! They invited me & took the extra time to teach me the whole process. I’m grateful to have them as neighbors & friends☺️

  • @tdewtx
    @tdewtx 10 місяців тому +1

    I saw you on the holler homestead helping with the chickens. REally enjoyed your video and subbed!!!! Great job so far.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for coming over to our channel! I’m so so happy you’re enjoying it🥰🥰 thanks for subbing!

  • @larryparish8708
    @larryparish8708 10 місяців тому +1

    Just Subbed, Hollar Homestead regular viewer. Nicely done and I have volume control.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      HA! Thank you! You gave me a laugh. We're still practicing our video/youtube skills. Appreciate you stopping by our channel!💕😊

  • @sherrywright4557
    @sherrywright4557 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations on your hard work, determination, and being such good people that other good people were inspired to help you. Bravo! May God bless you & protect you, & inspire you in your journey to create a homestead that feeds your vision and your bellies! I'm not sure why I cried watching people I don't know overcome tremendous challenges as they tried to create a future for themselves...other than the Hope it gives that there are still some Americans willing to work hard to achieve something of lasting value & self sufficiency. Thank you for sharing your struggles & victories. I'll be watching! ❤

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 місяців тому +1

      thanks so much! this is such a nice comment. thanks for watching!

  • @CarlosGBLDRHOU
    @CarlosGBLDRHOU 8 місяців тому

    A true modern time love story ❤❤❤
    Love the narration

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette5569 10 місяців тому +2

    Saw you on the Hollar's channel and have already made it through three of your videos! Congrats on your wedding!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for coming over! We’re happy to have you & hope you’re enjoying our videos😊😊 thank you!

  • @oceanluv88
    @oceanluv88 10 місяців тому +1

    Hollers sent me. Good luck with all your endeavors.

  • @cameowww
    @cameowww Рік тому +5

    YOU GUYS ARE SO COOL AND INSPIRATIONAL!!! Wowow Eric and I loved watching this. Thank you for sharing your journey!!!❤
    Also fort chimkem, I LOVE THAT😂😂😂

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому +1

      I’m glad you guys liked it! This video has me in my feels everytime I watch it 😆😅
      Someone suggested we call it the ChickInn but fort chimken just really stuck😂

  • @simoneconsciousobserver3105
    @simoneconsciousobserver3105 10 місяців тому +4

    Just when I thought I couldnt possibly subscribe to another homestead channel, here I am via Holler Homestead, I loved this intro to your channel and am excited for you both. What a nice score, a big house and eight acres. Continued blessings of abundance and wisdom

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому +1

      HAHA well this is super flattering! Thank you for subscribing😆❤️ we appreciate it SO much!🥹

  • @mikelellao1389
    @mikelellao1389 10 місяців тому +2

    Saw you on hollar homestead helping with all their chickens. Decided to take a peek and liked and subscribe. Good luck on your journey. Love the video

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому +1

      Hi there! Thanks for giving us a chance & for subscribing! We appreciate it🥰

  • @SherrillLBrill
    @SherrillLBrill 8 місяців тому

    Ur blessed , it won't always seem that way, but don't give up. Keep ur faith.

  • @loissaedder2214
    @loissaedder2214 Рік тому +6

    Well done you two! You have achieved so much. Interesting story you have to tell.
    Hello from Australia

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! Anytime someone asks me our “story” I’m just going to send them this video because it’s obviously way too difficult to explain in person😂

  • @lydialangfordjoiner765
    @lydialangfordjoiner765 11 місяців тому +3

    This is utterly amazing to watch and your writing, oh, my- fantastic! I think you two will do well because you’ve done it all well already, and no reason it should stop.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 місяців тому +1

      Wow thank you so much!!! We're so glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @harrietpeabody2118
    @harrietpeabody2118 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your journey! I wish you many blessings beautiful soul's 🌷🌻🐝🐕

  • @fredgervin9930
    @fredgervin9930 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video! You two are so determined. You keep it going nonstop, you do not drone on. All of the best to you both!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 місяців тому +1

      Aw thank you! What a kind comment. Thanks for watching & we're glad you enjoyed our video ☺

  • @Wolfmaedchen
    @Wolfmaedchen 10 місяців тому +2

    I’m deeply impressed by your perseverance, your will to take risks, start from scratch over and over again!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Wow thank you! We really just know what we want and refuse to give up on that. It's definitely taken some persistence :) but we're doing it!😌

  • @MuhammedAli-td5qs
    @MuhammedAli-td5qs 9 місяців тому

    Such an amazing video. Loved watching the whole journey.

  • @zacharygonsalves5451
    @zacharygonsalves5451 9 місяців тому +1

    I not sure I’ve ever been prouder of strangers. Keep up the good work!!!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 місяців тому

      I don’t think a comment has ever made me smile more than this one haha this is so nice of you. Thank you! ❤️☺️

  • @sherryblankenship9162
    @sherryblankenship9162 10 місяців тому +1

    I just saw you on the Holler Homesteader. This is a beautiful video...

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for coming over to check out our channel🥰 and for your sweet comment! Glad you liked it😁

  • @usa2342
    @usa2342 9 місяців тому

    You guys are so creative! Blessings to you guys!

  • @islandgardener158
    @islandgardener158 10 місяців тому +1

    Hollars sent me, I like your channel already

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      This is so sweet! Thanks for stopping by 😊 we appreciate it!

  • @HiddenBlessingsHomestead
    @HiddenBlessingsHomestead 8 місяців тому

    Way to go! you got so much done in just six months! I love your garden design, can't wait to see what you guys do with the coming years on your homestead, new subscriber here :) Just to let you in on a secret, a lot of us homesteaders have to work so we can afford our homesteads, it's ok, it's the reward at the end of the day, instead of coming home to a little postage stamp of a yard in suburbia, you get to come home and wander through your garden or the woods, destress with your animals. It's a great life!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  7 місяців тому

      I really love hearing this. It isn't the cool thing to discuss "non-homestead" jobs and I don't want people to think this is impossible if they do have a job because most homesteaders on social media don't talk about it. It is normal, though! I want people to know they can do this, too!

  • @jasonconway5197
    @jasonconway5197 Рік тому +6

    Great story and great storytelling! I am paralyzed and live in my wheelchair; however, I dream of my wife and I moving to some property, buying a compact tractor, and creating a little homestead. Best of luck and looking forward to more videos and updates.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому +1

      What a cool story that would be, and I hope you can make that happen someday! I’m glad you’re enjoying our videos🥰

  • @julzrouge369
    @julzrouge369 10 місяців тому

    Wow! Very impressive - you guys are hardcore. 💪🏼💪🏼

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Haha this made me giggle😆 thank you!

  • @kgs2127
    @kgs2127 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video! "Met you" on the Hollar Homestead (Channnel) so excited to watch your journey!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Welcome! We’re excited to have you here😁

  • @robinbearden7158
    @robinbearden7158 Рік тому +2

    Girl thats not a house thats a home. Love your garden areas too.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому

      We’re definitely making it home🥰 thank you so much!

  • @ambertenney3980
    @ambertenney3980 8 місяців тому

    I want to move south SO bad!! I live in flat NE Ohio and want trees and hills, warm weather and sunshine! We have chickens, turkeys, a garden and a pond here on my 3 acres. We have so much work to do still, but in the winter I'm no good outside. And the kids keep us pretty busy in the summer with sports. I think it would go much better if we had friends too! Best wishes.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 місяців тому +1

      I know that feeling too well. Michigan was tough for me! It does sound like you have a good setup there, though! Best of luck to you, too!

  • @goodenough6331
    @goodenough6331 10 місяців тому +1

    After listening to your story, I was so happy that you have followed your heart. I am 77 years old and live in SE Illinois. I have always followed my heart (in different ways) but I love the earth and I still grow a little kitchen garden (which I have just put to bed for the winter). I am an avid fan of homesteading channels and will certainly be watching for your posts. I love Hollar Homestead channel and I guess I live vicariously through them (and with you too). Much love to you and your husband. Till we meet again.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому +1

      We’re so happy to have you here! Thanks so much for coming over to our channel! Glad to hear your story & that you see we’re just trying to pursue our dreams because that’s truly what we’re here for!❤️☺️

  • @esthergerlitz2359
    @esthergerlitz2359 11 місяців тому +3

    That’s incredible! This gives me inspiration in the future that I can do this too. It’s hard to imagine having full time jobs and also running a homestead. It seeing that y’all are doing it gives me lots of inspiration

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 місяців тому +1

      We won't lie & say it's not hard work! But it feels so worth it & we seriously believe if we can do it, then you can, too! I think you just reallllly have to pick and choose what you want to focus on one project at a time so that you can give it the attention it deserves. Things take longer when you also have a full time job - but they eventually get done & you feel sooo proud! I say go for it when you can!

  • @smilingsam50
    @smilingsam50 6 місяців тому

    Not sure how you ended up on my feed but just finished watching this video and fell in love with what you all are doing. Thanking you for sharing your journey! New subscriber!

  • @DreamAimCreate
    @DreamAimCreate Рік тому +5

    Amazing journey! ❤ Such an inspiration!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому +1

      Glad you liked the video! Thank you for watching 🥰🥰

  • @opperman818
    @opperman818 Рік тому +6

    Loved it ❤ Such great story telling

  • @kristiewilson4976
    @kristiewilson4976 Місяць тому

    What a great video!

  • @shugmagnolia188
    @shugmagnolia188 10 місяців тому +1

    🎉thank you for sharing your journey of homesteading. I'm so proud of you guys! There's hope and you guys proved it!!❤❤❤

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Aww thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed this video😄❤️

  • @lugzitho
    @lugzitho Рік тому +2

    Brilliant you guys! Congratulations on your property and finally settling. Good luck and God bless

  • @AudraT
    @AudraT 9 місяців тому

    What an amazing journey.

  • @susanharrell2629
    @susanharrell2629 Рік тому +4

    What an awesome and amazing job you’ve done! Very inspiring ❤

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video🥰

  • @denisewilson8367
    @denisewilson8367 Рік тому +4

    Congratulations! I'm glad you found "HOME" after all its not easy. You've done a lot and I'm sure it will triple by the time the 1St anniversary comes around.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! We’re definitely here plugging away at projects one day at a time🫶🏼

  • @GrowGrounded
    @GrowGrounded 9 місяців тому

    Love your story! Very inspiring to us! We are working on getting our farm!

  • @TomBTerrific
    @TomBTerrific 7 місяців тому

    This isn’t a hard luck story! This is a good luck story! Not sure what job or pay your husband does but he obviously has some skills to get these job offers. Nice story. I found it endearing and nice to listen to. It is funny how people who are willing to take calculated chances and put the work in can create a good life for themselves. Enjoy this and future adventures…

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  7 місяців тому

      This is such a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @ericataylor1708
    @ericataylor1708 9 місяців тому

    I enjoyed watching your journey ❤..,,,Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @christysantos3852
    @christysantos3852 9 місяців тому

    I so enjoyed your video, thank you for sharing!

  • @felicitywoodruffe4087
    @felicitywoodruffe4087 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow this popped up for me today and i thought can i be bothered to watch all of this ? I clicked and now im at the end and wishing there was more .i loved it .your stamina, your vision ,your hard work and progress .just wow.very ,very well done .i wish you success with all your plans and dreams but sure you dont need my good wishes.congratulations on all you have achieved .

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 місяців тому

      We’re so glad you decided to watch & enjoyed it! That means so much to us!☺️ thanks so much for watching and for your sweet comment!!!🫶🏼

  • @surfguy777
    @surfguy777 8 місяців тому

    Wow, amazing story!

  • @christineortmann359
    @christineortmann359 11 місяців тому +1

    Great job- we have a 1.8 acre homestead- spent 20 years planning and planting. We picked over 200 lbs of cherries this year!
    Just from our 4 Nanking bushes and 1 lg cherry tree. Plus we have Apples 5 varieties, 2 different pears, 1 peach and 2 nectarines.
    Oh and we had a bumper crop of Concord grapes- over 200 lbs over a 3 weeks. I have 2 juice steamers- they are a must! Oh I forgot to mention red raspberries and lg thornless blackberries.
    We have over 20 laying hens that inhabit our orchard surrounded by electric poultry fence. Keeps the fox, coyotes etc out of the yard.
    Blessings to you on your adventure.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 місяців тому

      Wow this is awesome! So much produce! We are stoked for the day that we will be harvesting from our own fruit trees and bushes, too!

  • @terrydesjardins2265
    @terrydesjardins2265 9 місяців тому

    Did not want this video to end

  • @katelynncorzine-gv1co
    @katelynncorzine-gv1co 3 місяці тому

    I loved watching your journey me and my little family want a homestead so bad! Watching your video made me kind of emotional 😂 but so excited and happy for you and it’s kind of turned my thoughts around on getting into a place that needs lots of tlc I wish we could hear about costs on things in video so we can create pictures

  • @Swiftriver12987
    @Swiftriver12987 9 місяців тому

    Great story! Good job you two!

  • @beckybox2596
    @beckybox2596 11 місяців тому +1

    It is my belief that a considerable amount of U Tube viewers are either too old or those who physically cannot do the work needed to live out their dream as homesteaders. I fit both categories. Watching videos like yours allow me to see the the joy and the struggles making your dream come true. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I look forward to watching you all grow. You have come along way. I celebrate you both and your dream. Be careful and take it a bit slower. Remember to enjoy the journey! Blessings from your new viewer

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 місяців тому

      So happy to have you here! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment!☺

  • @nofearnow8190
    @nofearnow8190 7 місяців тому

    Encouraging video... thanks!

  • @deanlewis1650
    @deanlewis1650 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful story.

  • @douglasbenefield7692
    @douglasbenefield7692 10 місяців тому

    Been there before in 2019 on our purchase of 12,4acres take about 3to4 years to clear about 4 to 5 acres cleared enjoy your progress it great to look back the best to y'all welcome to the south have fun

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      It’s a lot of work for sure! Thanks so much for watching & for your nice comment☺️❤️

  • @virginiawisdom7170
    @virginiawisdom7170 10 місяців тому

    I'm over from Hollar Homestead. You did great filming for them I'm excited to watch you now too

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Hello! Thanks for stopping by😊 we’re happy to have you here!

  • @fernetworek9030
    @fernetworek9030 9 місяців тому

    I am loving your positive attitude and the ability to stick to something that could be overwhelming!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 місяців тому

      Thank you! We definitely try to keep our eyes on the big picture😊

  • @amyomalley1041
    @amyomalley1041 10 місяців тому

    Im excited to watch your journey unfold. Fun watching young kids living out a dream and putting in all the work.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      We’re so happy to have you here! Thanks for watching & thank you for such a nice comment ☺️

  • @richardroyles1423
    @richardroyles1423 10 місяців тому

    One step at a time. God bless.

  • @mvikelimaninjwa3103
    @mvikelimaninjwa3103 9 місяців тому

    You guys rock, I just love you and what you do, especially because it's so aligned to what wife and I are planning soon; am new to the channel and enjoying the videos, and learning a lot.
    Please consider having longer videos, for example this video could have been a good 2 hour detailed video and I bet you it would still get many views, even if fewer views but the watch time would definitely be great. Perhaps you can test this by having shorter and longer versions for some of your videos. Some of us really don't mind those extreme levels of visual details, beyond just you talking through the highlights quickly. Love you guys, more grace and blessings from South Africa.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Honestly, I'd love to put out longer videos, but we don't have the appropriate technology to do so. My laptop is a decade old, barely hanging on, and the screen is partially broken. It can barely handle editing 20 minute videos. Maybe in the future we'll be able to upgrade and do longer form content. I'm with you though, I loveee to watch longer videos!

  • @lynetteharris961
    @lynetteharris961 9 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed. Thank you

  • @kellyhunter8804
    @kellyhunter8804 Рік тому +1

    Love your story. Follow your dreams when you are young. It makes a big difference.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому

      Thank you! And yes, we’re SO happy we got on track towards our dreams so early in life! ❤️

  • @christinestephenson1742
    @christinestephenson1742 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow! That is great! I'm so happy for you getting out of the Detroit area! I moved to Texas from Michigan in 1981, have lived there ever since. Best thing I ever did and this move for you was the best thing you ever did! I love your house, it was worth the work to fix it! Beautiful brick house. Your gardens are absolutely gorgeous with the layout and soft colors. I subscribed so I can follow you! Good luck with everything!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 місяців тому

      Yes, we're both from west michigan (he's from GR area and I'm from a teeny rural town a bit north of there) and neither of us loved detroit area at all. Thank you so much for following along and for the sweet comment!

  • @kathyweber2571
    @kathyweber2571 3 місяці тому

    I watch all your videos

  • @Maggie-eo3rd
    @Maggie-eo3rd 10 місяців тому +1

    Hello I saw you on another channel ( I watch them all the time but can’t think of their name, you were helping kill the chickens 🐓) Anyway I very much enjoyed your first 6 months!! I look forward to all you offer in videos. I liked this one and thought it was awesome!! Maggie

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for coming over to our channel & for your sweet comments! We appreciate it so much🥰

  • @justinskeans3342
    @justinskeans3342 9 місяців тому

    Very cool guys! Hey look into back to Eden orchard with Paul Gautschi fill that future orchard with woodchips. It will help suppress the brambles and kudzu after all that hard brush hogging. Also with woodchips you will never have to water. I recommend putting a layer of cardboard then about 8 to 12 inches of chips in top. Sweet vid guys very inspiring. I can't wait to get on a little more land myself.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 місяців тому +1

      We plan to do a guild/no dig/food forest style orchard for sure. Unfortunately woodchips are extremely hard to come by in our area & our woodchipper is now broken, so we’re rationing them haha hopefully in the near future we can get a new chipper.

  • @maegardnermills4292
    @maegardnermills4292 Рік тому +1

    I loved the sound. Sweet couple, your actives together is so special. I enjoyed doing things with my husband. Now, we try to keep up with medical appointments. We are in our 70's. We built our 1st house in rural Louisiana but the employment was nothing much for changing jobs. He got a job in a city and we moved here and there. We own nearly 2 acres in a fast growing town. We keep it wooded and natural for us and wildlife. Being active in gardening has passed for us as well as building.
    You videos are sweet. We enjoy youtube in seeing others sharing their lives.
    I love garlic. I can try it on my deck.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому

      We adore doing things together! It's our favorite part of the day when work is done & we get to work on projects together :) I think there's something to be said about leaving your land natural and just enjoying it ~ we can't wait to make some trails through our woods to go on walks and just take in the nature (without tripping over downed trees and pricker bushes haha) Thank you for the sweet comment & we're glad you're enjoying our videos!

  • @annamschnetzer4036
    @annamschnetzer4036 10 місяців тому

    Hi, new watcher, subscriber, and yes I rang the bell... saw you harvesting chickens on the Hollar Homestead. I'll be a regular watcher, now. Good luck, may God Bless You!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому

      Aww this is so sweet of you! Thank you! We appreciate you very much ☺️❤️

  • @farmernledell
    @farmernledell 10 місяців тому

    Saw ya helpin the Hollar’s and thought I’d check your channel out, y’all have been busy !
    My wife and I are currently revitalizing part the property her family has owned for generations in Oregon ! We are a little older than y’all but have the same spirit and ambition. Good luck to us all 😉👍God bless

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much for checking out our channel! How cool is it to have a property passed down through generations?! Maybe someday our kids will still be at this property. That would be so neat. Best of luck to you guys, too!❤️

  • @HaileyMunroe
    @HaileyMunroe Рік тому +1

    Love this so so much, I am so envious, I cannot wait till this becomes my reality

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! We know that feeling too well & that period of longing. Felt that way for years😞! We’re hoping you find your “home” soon! 😌❤️ best of luck!

  • @tracyreaume6451
    @tracyreaume6451 9 місяців тому

    New subbie from central Alberta, 🇨🇦. What a great video!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 місяців тому

      Hi there! Thanks so much for watching & sticking around ☺️

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette5569 10 місяців тому

    WoW! You have been Busy!

  • @thisnthatcormak
    @thisnthatcormak 9 місяців тому

    Amazing journey that still has many roads to travel. You're both living the life many of us wish we could live. Wishing you both continued success