Thank you Isabel! In these difficult times, when my country is at war and I don't know what to do with my life, your videos are like a breath of fresh air. They bring me back to myself, to the important.
May God bless You with the courage, happiness and relief. May God gives You peace in your heart despite all the challenges You are going through right now. May God gives You miracles in every day of Your Life.
I think those of us who live with 4 seasons are so blessed to see how the world comes alive in the spring, thrives in the summer begins to die in the fall and sleeps threw the winter only to start again in the spring again. The circle of life displayed by Mother Nature 💗
The kitties romping around in the garden, by the river, on the mountains, in the fields... def my fav part of your vlogs 🥰 they are living the dream with you guys!
So cool that a person who has such talent and the skills can produce such marvelous, calming, positive films week after week and nowadays possibly also make a living out of it - just great, pls keep it up. All the best M.
There’s absolutely a sense of calm and authenticity in your vlogs I can’t quite explain it but it’s so therapeutic in ways you can’t imagine….❤️thank you for lighting me up ❤️❤️❤️all love from South Africa 🇿🇦
We moved from suburban Wisconsin to a country homestead in East Tennessee a year ago. That first year, I worked constantly. Establishing a garden, chickens, and tons of other projects. This year I need to continue the pace, but I'm so burnt out I'm finding it hard to do much of anything. The idea of being bored is something I can't wrap my head around. I'm going to take your advice and try to not beat myself up when I take some time to do nothing. By the way, I'm 65. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks!
I've been living in East Tennessee the past five years, after having spent decades camping and hiking in the Smokies on vacations. It truly is a wonderful place. I am moving back to Florida to be near my son and grandsons soon and I will miss it so much. I wish you all the best in your new endeavor. Don't work too hard. Isabel is truly an inspiration. ♥️🌲🍁🍂🌾
us too, my husband and I have worked constantly most of our lives remodeling the houses we live in along with working and raising a family. Now that were older, we just finished working on a house non stop for 5 years and also working at jobs., The house is done but I'm now burnt out mentally and physically for the first time in my life. I've also been fighting the thought of doing nothing although doing something all the time is to much work and I can't or don't want to do it anymore., So I am now embracing just not doing much when I don't have to. Going for slow walks, sitting on the deck, just laying in bed thinking. I'm now accepting that, that's okay! The world makes you feel like you should always be doing something and if not there's something wrong with you. But I am now rejecting that way of life. We've worked all our lives so we wouldn't have to work as much some day or not at all. So now it's time to not work much.
Homesteading in farming has a certain circadian rhythm. If you're doing this alone then you're going to have to multitask more than if you have somebody with you or others. You're going to work everyday because you're homesteader however if your energy is in the morning the most fun in the morning then slow it down at noon to 3:00 p.m. then pick it back up until about 7:00 p.m. then slow it back down and in for the night. You have to have a rhythm with it or it will kick your behind. You know that feeling you get when you watch Isabel's videos where it's peaceful and she's very mindful of her surroundings that's what homesteading is like so make sure you do that as well, I'll be moving to East Tennessee sooner than later I'll be doing the same thing. Peace to you.
I too am doing this at 70. Always lived rural with a garden but not this rural. I retire in 3 weeks after working remote here for the past year. I will embrace this phase of my life and thoroughly explore boredom. Isabel is one of my you_tube joy's. Thank you all for your inspiration to be a crone for all she knows...
I feel like I keep watching you because I see myself in you and that's so weird but it's like you're living these images that I don't but wish to live and so it calms my soul to imagine myself in these moments.. I'm sure I'm not the only one doing that either as fan.. thank you isabel ❤️
Logan seem so chill. It's such a wonderful thing when you and your partner are on the same page having so much in common. You are such a true inspiration. This is what life is all about. ❤❤
The cats were born to be on camera, they bring such playfulness and levity to every scene that they're in and I think that I also missed them while you were traveling! Thank you for another spectacular episode, truly beautiful.
My father never saw bordem as a detriment for us kids as we were growing up - he recognised the potential for creativity and inspiration to come through in these moments
It's funny how it brings me soo much calm and relaxation when watching your videos, and it makes me sad when you speak of being tired/exhausted etc. Is it possible for you to "just be?" Let your spirit guide you?? Logan seems like he's definitely over all the weeding n stuff, and just wants to focus on his music, something he's very good at....Peace/Blessings❤️
One of the best groundhog repellents is ensuring there’s enough food for them in other parts of the property. Clovers and grasses are the easiest but if you have any native, low maintenance fruit bushes you can plant nearby but away from the garden, that’s what we did to keep them from our garden and it seems to be working. Good luck!
I have heard of farmers that use something called a 22 to help with the groundhogs. But that wouldn’t be permaculture. I believe that that species of groundhog is not native to the west so who knows
To keep the animals out, you must attach small square wire fencing, buried under ground that comes out about a foot from the upright fencing. It is a lot of work but worth it to save you garden. You need to buy the tool and rings needed to connect the two at the bottom of the fence, so it is like a L with upright tall fence and one foot of square fence buried, but laying flat on the ground, connected where they join with the jump rings. Hope this helps. Blessings on your garden this year! 💕
It's called hardware cloth, among other things. You can use hog rings to connect the pieces but I like the J-clips better. Spend a couple of dollars more and get the red handled tool. You could also cut strips of wire fencing with 2" x 4" openings for that application.
We just put up fencing around our garden in the Appalachians bc of deer. I have an idea ,but haven't heard of it before - Imma put jingle bells along the fence, & maybe something else, like cowbells or a windchime. Deer are so skittish, maybe it'll freak 'em out! There's a Mama w/2 babies that have been around quite a bit. We have a beautiful, fresh mtn stream right in the backyard, bout 100 ft from the house, & I've watched 'em drink from the water (makes me think of "My Cousin Vinny" lol), & they were coming into the yard about 5ft from a window I was watching them from. So amazing! They paid attention to every single little sound. We've also had a wild Turkey in the yard & that was cool!m. Also, (I'm chatty lol), there are these white & black ducks that will let the water in the stream carry them, then dive into the white water as it rushes around large rocks. They literally body surf, diving over & over, then floating down a little, & diving back upwards against the current again & again, & it's pretty incredible! We have some fish we can see now at all stages of development, & a huge crane has plenty to eat, which is beautiful, too! We can't walk up the mtn on the other side of the stream, as it goes nearly straight up, & is just covered in a thick variety of trees. Our property takes up a whole curve on the mtn so we can't see anyone on either side, & the mtn across the street goes just about straight up, too! We bought the house sev yrs ago & land for very cheap, & the house is in a state of renovation, so we travel from central NC where we live to go up there every weekend. Can't wait to be there full-time! We're already planting! Anyway, sorry so long, ya'll - these vids just inspire me to share, & just let ppl know that this life is all we get, & being around nature is in our DNA - we're not supposed to work to live while living to work! It's awesome to just live by the seasons, be humble, plant & harvest, & explore what God gave us♡
You're so soft and kind! A very gentle and tender soul. I admire you so much! You are young but so alive, not a lonely bear in the mountains but a sparkling girl that doesn't fear handle work and the lack of facilities. Your smile is genuine like your way of living. You're really inspiring, keep it up!
Isabel, why are you so awesome?! You seem like such a rare and beautiful person! You think deeply and you work hard. Also, burnout sucks, so take care of yourself and take a step back if you need it. You won't lose your subs/audience, we aren't going anywhere! Send good vibes from Southeast Texas!💚
Seeing you run in the field with your cats following you feels so nostalgic for me. Like a movie that I watched as a young girl. It’s just incredible. There’s so much personality, animation and humor in those scenes. It’s so potent and full of adoration.
Your vlogs evoke peaceful serenity and a healthy well-being among such majestic mountains. The life you lead is a beautiful example of appreciated blessings and gratitude. Both you and Logan are absolutely BEAUTIFUL people. Thank you for reminding me of what is truly important. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
So glad the snow is gone. It's been a long cold winter even where I live. Awww, spring and fall, love them. They just don't last long enough. Enjoy life.
Living a simple life, loving yourself and your surroundings is when we are at our strongest. Daily mundane activities tend to drain our true identity, I admire Isabel for her dedication in showing the world how simple it is to live a good, happy life....
My favorite parts of your videos are the times when you're cooking! It's so relaxing. I'd love an entire video of just you cooking, in the style you film it.
I live a few mountain ranges over from you in Montana! I don’t think it sounds weird to have a few hours in the day to do nothing! I do the same. My husband and I run a 15 acre farm/ranch. And even tho it’s so much work, we love the slow pace life this life style affords us! We chose to leave social media, and we have a 700 book home library. So most of our evenings is quiet reading evenings, or just watching the sun set from our bed. We got the same snow storm as you and we are finally out of the melt down! We are still a bit to cold to put the starters out yet! But the warm is coming!🌞 Praise God! Also my husband is learning a lot about soil micro Biology and our farm is doing so good. If you need any tips he is willing to share his knowledge. It’s a lot of work but so worth it!👍🏼👌🏼🤟🏼🥰😜
I will never get tired of watching you run up the mountain wearing a dress, collecting wildflowers on the way while your cats follow close behind. And your cold river bathing is magical. Living water, there's nothing like it.
The way your cooking segments are have ALWAYS been my favorite parts along with the shots of you walking with incredible views in the background. I was hoping to see where being in Europe would take you but seeing the wonderful mountain landscapes again is nice and almost nostalgic. I love your videos!! They are so inspiring and relaxing to me.♥️♥️♥️ keep being you Isabel!
A true documentation of the lives of 2 highly creative intellectuals who do not play common societal games. With honesty and without sharing too much. Dealing with the difficult situations privately and sharing it with joy
Thank you for sharing Isabel about how intentionally doing nothing from time to time calms your soul. I totally agree. Spirit and Soul become something else.💚
Isabel! When you go up the mountain, around the minute 12:48, there's so many pine cones on the floor... In Portugal, we pick them from the floor, we take them home on giant bags and we use them as a fire starter during the winter. They are the best thing to start a fire. You just need a match and set one pine cone on fire, put it in the fire pit and join one or two more pine cones..and go from there. No paper needed or anything else.... Besides that, the pine cone burning has the most wonderful smell....
Isabell, since we can‘t afford to Build a Tiny House and we want to live Part-Time off Grid , we found an abandoned boat and we will transform it into „ a Type of“ Tiny Home! Your videos were a Big encouragement and Inspiration to Start our project! 💜❤️🧡💛💚💙
FYI just in case you're under the impression she's doing this independently - her house is right next to her parents holiday home, she isn't totally independent, she just never shows it. she is supported by them and has not done all this herself. important to know that what is on her videos is not as simple as real life - i know others have been burned by this. good luck with your own project though
@@85parrot you're being too dramatic. Billions of people own property world wide, to say it's not that simple in real life is simply a one sided view. Stop making it as if owning a home is a false dream, it simply isn't. However way you get your property, it's still an attainable reality/dream....
@@BaDazai of course owning a property isn't a false dream. I own a property, so do most of my family and friends. However, living off grid and "off the land, secluded in the mountains" is not as simple as she portrays, given she doesn't actually do it. She's not secluded and she's not as independent as she likes to make out. Great if you can make it work, but dont expect it to be an easy life frolicking in the meadows. There's a reason why the vast majority of people don't live like that anymore, and why people who are forced to tend to aspire to a life with less hardship.
I am so glad you speak and feel into the physicality of doing things from scratch. I think we all overestimate our own strength and than expecting too much of ourselves and others.
Isabel, you have such a freedom in your lifestyle that helps you to explore and appreciate your surroundings. Thank you for sharing and creating the inner peace. ❤💐🏵
I think you are such an absolute divine angelic being. I admire your soul. Thank you for being exactly the way you are and sharing your life with the rest of the collective. I feel such joy watching another Earth Angel inspire (: with love I wish you many blessings.
Oh my gosh, I was so feeling you when you were talking about boredom. Having a 4 year old daughter and a new born baby. I would love to feel boredom or just sit and watch the birds in the trees it's such an amazing feeling when you have been so super busy
Thank you for sharing Isabel. The flowers were very pretty you picked high up in the mountains, it was magical, I almost could smell the wet Earth. Perfect way to end the day with a nice 🔥 fire and you TWO together under the night. sky.
Spring is so beautiful! I experienced the same thing thing the other day with noticing how green everything had turned, seemingly over night. I live on the Rogue River in Oregon. I went away for two or three weeks and came back to a spring wonderland after all the rain we got. It’s so magical. 🌷💚🌱🍀🌸🌞🌼🌺🌷☘️🌱🌿🍄
I have watched your videos and you talk about your strengths and struggles and everything you do and talk about really helps me. I will have your video on and at the same time will be inspired to actually get up and do stuff. I have had a really hard time in the last 2yrs. And your the only one that I feel like I can relate to you. Please don't stop. I love watching and learning from you. Thank you.🙂
Your thoughts on boredom and undistracted time really hit me. Thank you for being honest about your feelings - it helped me understand my own habits and my fears. As a parent I try to instill better habits in my kids but it’s so hard to do that when I still have my own bad habits.
Each video you make tells such a beautiful story. It's authentic, calming, and a treat to watch; it almost feels indulgent. Thank you for sharing your life in the PNW mountains with us! Much love from NC
@@itzakpoelzig330 I’m pretty sure she is in Washington state as she’s mentioned landmarks near there in her past videos. I agree, it is absolutely beautiful there, in every season!
Thank you Isabel ! For just being yourself and share it with us.
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I have been just thinking the same about rest , and to allow myself to relax. I have worked so hard this week, on my projects ,and finally something has shifted and got so much joy from the success of it, that I cried tears of joy ,and then spent the morning in the bike today, and the afternoon laying in the hammock on the sun , with my dog, listening the birds and wind chime , and felt so so happy, that I got to rest and enjoy it immensely.
Isabel, your videos are always so beautiful to watch. They really generate a sense of calm and peace for me. I just want you to know what a difference you are making for so many people, and what a contribution to the world you are. 🙏🏻💖✨
Can you two believe you had the good fortune to meet each other. What were the odds? I can hardly remember you without Logan anymore. So happy for you both. Looking forward to getting my book.🌷
Isabel...I don't comment on your videos much. But I have been one of your followers right back to when you moved to the farm and built your tiny home and without Logan. But when you where traveling you wasn't yourself. And it showed in your videos. It was like you was forcing yourself to do that and your heart wasn't in it like when you where younger. Now I'm not some doctor or anything. But after watching these many years. I can say I know the video Isabel. You just see to come back up like one of your mountain ⛰ flowers 💐 when you came back home. You look happy and comfortable and stress free. You made yourself a beautiful home 🏡 and I think and feel you are right where you belong. Traveling is wonderful. But should be done when your ready. Not because you have to because that was your past. You have grown as a women and travel should be when its right and when you want to get away. The van thing to me was a stressed, and would have not even thought of it unless it was finished and ready to go. You started of with stress and ended with stress. Your a smart girl 👧! Don't let your emotions take over because someone else has entered your life. I'm 54 been down that round. I find you are a great inspiration to me and my choices in my life. So just remember...look inside Isabel before anything else to make your life stress free. Love you ❤ and all the best. Your Canadian friend Jeff 😘...oh don't worry Logan I'm married to another man. So if I blow you a kiss.....well you'll know why😉
Wonderful to see you again Isabel, after some time, I've been elsewhere. Ah! and such a lovely man you are sharing with, the two of you seem so comforting and wholesome together, for youngsters like you it's a testament to the choices you have made to put yourselves "alone" among nature and sustain your daily routines continually building, and forming your space. I love how you share your essence of life with us, thank you thank you thank you.
I love your kitties..They are so sweet and sociable.As a northeasterner .living in the South I still love the seasons.We have them where I live but not as extreme as the northeast. Keep on doing what your doing...Positivity!!!!
Beautiful 💜 😍 Montana is still comming alive I'm waiting patiently for the green to show itself..today we have sun so working on the homestead outside..so greatful that my journey was thrust into reality when I witnessed your move to the mountains..Now here we are in our mountain paradise ✨ much love from the Mountains of Montana..
I so related to your thoughts on doing nothing. Lately, I have been sitting on our front porch in the evening waiting for the little screech owls to show up at dusk. Just sitting and waiting for them for that hour is the best and happiest part of my day. I am so happy a friend sent me over here to see your channel. Love the vibe and calm energies here.
Such peaceful and serenity in your surroundings. The view from the mountaintop with the lights below was, to use your words-just magical. Love watching you put a meal or bread together. Can’t wait till I get the email about the cookbook. Books make it easier for me to want to make things. Glad Black didn’t fully disappear 🐈⬛ 💕
You seem Happy to be back Home!!! I wouldn't blame ya, Its Beautiful there!! And the kitties, Black and White probably missed you bunches!!! Oh and the ending to your Vlog, Wow!!! Blessings for a Thriving Garden!!!❤🌻🏞🐾💙🐾
I am perpetually bored and simultaneously burnt out. I live in the suburbs. Concrete slab after concrete slab. With mild seasons that barely change. There is little inspiration here...so for now, I live vicariously through you. Thank goddess for coping mechanisms I guess 😂
watch out for fungus into nails, i recommend you can create gloves fir gardening with needles 😉 or hardened ends to easy work ( i catch fungus into nails after gardening so just to say , be-careful) awesome video
This is so relaxing! And I looove seeing you cook over an open fire or when you bake something in your fire stove! Would love to see how it is done exactly and what one needs to look out for when doing this as well.😊
Omg I've been waiting patiently.i appreciate you sharing your life with us .the sense n calm we get from your videos like wow . thank you and we love you
Don't underestimate the added stress from the world events we are all dealing with. Even when I deliberate ignore it -- it's still there in the background. I agree with you about analyzing ourselves and our motivations. :)
Hi sweet girl. Thank you so much for inspiring me, and so many others. It's wonderful to see and Logan together. Love you and wish all good things for you and yours 💞
I love the asmr of your videos! I could watch them over and over again. You’re so calming and I just love how you love the earth! I know what you mean about the smells of the wet dirt…the smells of the woods are the best, between the rain and the wet leaves and the freshness of it all. It’s exilarating (I don’t know how to spell that word) 😂 Anyway, I love your down to earth ways. You’re easy to relate to! All the love to you ❤️
Happy almost birthday Isa! It was my birthday on Friday and I spent the day in the Hoh rainforest, which isn’t far from our home. It was so beautiful and I didn’t want to leave. I had plans to continue the birthday celebrations throughout the weekend but my body had different plans and I’ve been stuck in bed with a cold since yesterday morning. It’s always struck me how relevant and poignant your messages in your videos are, like now when I was feeling mopey that my birthday weekend plans changed you reminded me of the beautiful boredom that can be so peaceful. Thank you and so much love to you all 💚
Hello Isabel! And every fellow flower picker. I love to pick flowers, too. I noticed, that you like to pick all flowers from one little plant. To make sure that the plant comes back in the next year, it is important to pick only a few and let some stand from each plant. It should look like "as if no one has been there". Just a little hint, because I thought it would be better to pick off one entire plant, so not every plant gets hurt. But I learnt it is better to spread the picking a little bit, so the plant can survive. Much love to everyone!!!! (PS: always enjoy your videos to the max Isabel!)
I have such painful things in my life... I distract myself always to get by... Listening to you made me think, I don’t remember the last time I did nothing. Literally. I don’t want to think or feel too much so I must stay busy to stay alive. Love your videos dear Isabel 🌟
When you said:"The house is a mess" I felt relieved: we living rural and we have two dogs but I also work in a hospital as nurse and... our house is a mess!! 😂😂Big hugs from Italy!
Love your home , the flowers are so beautiful just like your words of wisdom …..I tell everyone to watch your vids , so healing and magical 💕 love you and the kitties 🐈⬛ 🐈 stress less, work less, be present more . Do nothing . It’s ok . Just be you 💗 🌍
You sure tell a nice story. I’ve enjoyed watching you grow. At first, I wasn’t sure about Jason. Was I ever wrong. He too is amazing. Much love from the Sunshine state!
Isabel, have y'all thought about the Back to Eden method using mulch? I bet you could find plenty of tree trimmers out there that want to dump their hardwood chips. It's great for weed suppression, and it all composts into the most amazing stuff, filled with mycelium! ❤
@@fdpcompdm why are people like you always around to pee on someone's joy? Is it jealousy that makes you so mean?? What is your reason for going out of your way to squash orhers happiness!!! I don't get it, seriously!!!! Maybe spend that time working towards some positive change for yourself? Life is too short to spend it looking for something to rain on....try spreading a lil sunshine instead?? You might be surprised at how fulfilling it is just to be kind to others. "A day is made more beautiful when touched by kindness." Try to embrace that concept. 🍃🤗🍃 big hugs!!!
Really appreciated the do nothing…not having to fill every moment with something idea. I hurt my back couple days ago, and I’ve had to force myself to just lie in bed and rest my back! ❤️
Thank you Isabel! In these difficult times, when my country is at war and I don't know what to do with my life, your videos are like a breath of fresh air. They bring me back to myself, to the important.
May you be blessed with courage and may your first egg never go bad my friend.
Sending you warm, comforting hugs & wishing safety & peace for everyone.
Godspeed to you and your family. A blessed Orthodox Easter.
I hope this war ends quickly.
May God bless You with the courage, happiness and relief. May God gives You peace in your heart despite all the challenges You are going through right now. May God gives You miracles in every day of Your Life.
I think those of us who live with 4 seasons are so blessed to see how the world comes alive in the spring, thrives in the summer begins to die in the fall and sleeps threw the winter only to start again in the spring again. The circle of life displayed by Mother Nature 💗
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“It’s the circle of life, and it moves us all…” -the lion king
Absolutely!
I live in the desert
Unfortunately I about had it with the 4 seasons. Winter and Spring suck the life right out of me. (Wisconsin)
The cats running with you is just so pure ❤️❤️❤️
She raised them from kittens.
The kitties romping around in the garden, by the river, on the mountains, in the fields... def my fav part of your vlogs 🥰 they are living the dream with you guys!
Oh yeah. Thats sooooo cute 🥰💚
Me too. Sooooo cute!
( Mine too! )...their so cute and full of life!
So cool that a person who has such talent and the skills can produce such marvelous, calming, positive films week after week and nowadays possibly also make a living out of it - just great, pls keep it up. All the best M.
There’s absolutely a sense of calm and authenticity in your vlogs I can’t quite explain it but it’s so therapeutic in ways you can’t imagine….❤️thank you for lighting me up ❤️❤️❤️all love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Yes she is soooo good at capturing whatever it is.. I love it 😌
Cinematic videos every time Isabel posts a video.
🍀💕Yea! There is an amasing calm and authenticity about Isabel, actually both of them.💕🍀
This os soo true
@David 🤨🤨🤨I don’t get how is it fake still lol
We moved from suburban Wisconsin to a country homestead in East Tennessee a year ago. That first year, I worked constantly. Establishing a garden, chickens, and tons of other projects. This year I need to continue the pace, but I'm so burnt out I'm finding it hard to do much of anything. The idea of being bored is something I can't wrap my head around. I'm going to take your advice and try to not beat myself up when I take some time to do nothing. By the way, I'm 65. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks!
I've been living in East Tennessee the past five years, after having spent decades camping and hiking in the Smokies on vacations. It truly is a wonderful place. I am moving back to Florida to be near my son and grandsons soon and I will miss it so much. I wish you all the best in your new endeavor. Don't work too hard. Isabel is truly an inspiration. ♥️🌲🍁🍂🌾
us too, my husband and I have worked constantly most of our lives remodeling the houses we live in along with working and raising a family. Now that were older, we just finished working on a house non stop for 5 years and also working at jobs., The house is done but I'm now burnt out mentally and physically for the first time in my life. I've also been fighting the thought of doing nothing although doing something all the time is to much work and I can't or don't want to do it anymore., So I am now embracing just not doing much when I don't have to. Going for slow walks, sitting on the deck, just laying in bed thinking. I'm now accepting that, that's okay! The world makes you feel like you should always be doing something and if not there's something wrong with you. But I am now rejecting that way of life. We've worked all our lives so we wouldn't have to work as much some day or not at all. So now it's time to not work much.
Homesteading in farming has a certain circadian rhythm. If you're doing this alone then you're going to have to multitask more than if you have somebody with you or others. You're going to work everyday because you're homesteader however if your energy is in the morning the most fun in the morning then slow it down at noon to 3:00 p.m. then pick it back up until about 7:00 p.m. then slow it back down and in for the night. You have to have a rhythm with it or it will kick your behind. You know that feeling you get when you watch Isabel's videos where it's peaceful and she's very mindful of her surroundings that's what homesteading is like so make sure you do that as well, I'll be moving to East Tennessee sooner than later I'll be doing the same thing. Peace to you.
I too am doing this at 70. Always lived rural with a garden but not this rural. I retire in 3 weeks after working remote here for the past year. I will embrace this phase of my life and thoroughly explore boredom. Isabel is one of my you_tube joy's. Thank you all for your inspiration to be a crone for all she knows...
I’m from east tennessee 💛 it’s beautiful there and I miss it dearly
I feel like I keep watching you because I see myself in you and that's so weird but it's like you're living these images that I don't but wish to live and so it calms my soul to imagine myself in these moments.. I'm sure I'm not the only one doing that either as fan.. thank you isabel ❤️
Logan seem so chill. It's such a wonderful thing when you and your partner are on the same page having so much in common. You are such a true inspiration. This is what life is all about. ❤❤
The whole time I thought Logan was her brother because they look so much alike 🤣😅🤣😅
Seems she is the leader in the relationship, in a healthy way.
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@@Free_Indeed1234 Shame on you for spreading such lies. Logan has his own channel, and we meet his mother in his vids.
@@Free_Indeed1234 no.. just no.. her brother is Cole lol.. you are mixing up two people.. Cole has his channel - Cole Keller.
Finally someone who gets it 🥰 I am blown away every spring.. it’s like I experience it all new each year 😄 How glorious
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Yes, everything is reborn!
@@VeganSemihCyprus33 stop spamming!
@@annabelleboluda8539 indeed 😌
From all her skills, I might be most impressed by how she does random chores like gardening in a perfect flat footed squat 🥰
Since I started doing yoga a few years ago, I started doing that too. It’s quite comfortable for the back.
yessssss!!! soo jealous. it's all ankle and hip mobility...
The cats were born to be on camera, they bring such playfulness and levity to every scene that they're in and I think that I also missed them while you were traveling! Thank you for another spectacular episode, truly beautiful.
I love the cats, too!🐈
@@canoneyes They're really super cute, like lil forest nymphs.
So ditto!!!
i missed them too! alot. lol thanks for saying that for all of us or most of us.
@@marianl3447 I hope you have a great week, Marian!
Stories in the mountains again makes my heart happy ❤️
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I love the smell of wet earth too! It's one of the best smells and is called petrichor. Thanks for sharing your story 💜
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my favourite smell too
Petrichor? Thank you.
It is the great smell of rebirth.
My father never saw bordem as a detriment for us kids as we were growing up - he recognised the potential for creativity and inspiration to come through in these moments
It's funny how it brings me soo much calm and relaxation when watching your videos, and it makes me sad when you speak of being tired/exhausted etc. Is it possible for you to "just be?" Let your spirit guide you?? Logan seems like he's definitely over all the weeding n stuff, and just wants to focus on his music, something he's very good at....Peace/Blessings❤️
One of the best groundhog repellents is ensuring there’s enough food for them in other parts of the property. Clovers and grasses are the easiest but if you have any native, low maintenance fruit bushes you can plant nearby but away from the garden, that’s what we did to keep them from our garden and it seems to be working. Good luck!
Permaculture would consider that as sacrificial plants 🙂
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I have heard of farmers that use something called a 22 to help with the groundhogs. But that wouldn’t be permaculture. I believe that that species of groundhog is not native to the west so who knows
@@benshore7357 A 22 is a small rifle...
@@linxlatham47 some people just love to kill animals for absolutely no reason other than the thrill it gives them.
To keep the animals out, you must attach small square wire fencing, buried under ground that comes out about a foot from the upright fencing. It is a lot of work but worth it to save you garden. You need to buy the tool and rings needed to connect the two at the bottom of the fence, so it is like a L with upright tall fence and one foot of square fence buried, but laying flat on the ground, connected where they join with the jump rings. Hope this helps. Blessings on your garden this year! 💕
It's called hardware cloth, among other things. You can use hog rings to connect the pieces but I like the J-clips better. Spend a couple of dollars more and get the red handled tool.
You could also cut strips of wire fencing with 2" x 4" openings for that application.
Chicken wire
@@smaxrob
Some of those predators can rip chicken wire apart.
We just put up fencing around our garden in the Appalachians bc of deer. I have an idea ,but haven't heard of it before - Imma put jingle bells along the fence, & maybe something else, like cowbells or a windchime. Deer are so skittish, maybe it'll freak 'em out! There's a Mama w/2 babies that have been around quite a bit. We have a beautiful, fresh mtn stream right in the backyard, bout 100 ft from the house, & I've watched 'em drink from the water (makes me think of "My Cousin Vinny" lol), & they were coming into the yard about 5ft from a window I was watching them from. So amazing! They paid attention to every single little sound. We've also had a wild Turkey in the yard & that was cool!m. Also, (I'm chatty lol), there are these white & black ducks that will let the water in the stream carry them, then dive into the white water as it rushes around large rocks. They literally body surf, diving over & over, then floating down a little, & diving back upwards against the current again & again, & it's pretty incredible! We have some fish we can see now at all stages of development, & a huge crane has plenty to eat, which is beautiful, too!
We can't walk up the mtn on the other side of the stream, as it goes nearly straight up, & is just covered in a thick variety of trees. Our property takes up a whole curve on the mtn so we can't see anyone on either side, & the mtn across the street goes just about straight up, too! We bought the house sev yrs ago & land for very cheap, & the house is in a state of renovation, so we travel from central NC where we live to go up there every weekend. Can't wait to be there full-time! We're already planting!
Anyway, sorry so long, ya'll - these vids just inspire me to share, & just let ppl know that this life is all we get, & being around nature is in our DNA - we're not supposed to work to live while living to work! It's awesome to just live by the seasons, be humble, plant & harvest, & explore what God gave us♡
@@Trish.... Maybe plant a small side crop, just for the deer?
You're so soft and kind! A very gentle and tender soul. I admire you so much! You are young but so alive, not a lonely bear in the mountains but a sparkling girl that doesn't fear handle work and the lack of facilities. Your smile is genuine like your way of living. You're really inspiring, keep it up!
Isabel, why are you so awesome?! You seem like such a rare and beautiful person! You think deeply and you work hard. Also, burnout sucks, so take care of yourself and take a step back if you need it. You won't lose your subs/audience, we aren't going anywhere! Send good vibes from Southeast Texas!💚
I needed this so much. Her lust for life and nature, her calm and wisdom. It grounds me and centers me.
Settling me from the chaos of my mind.
Seeing you run in the field with your cats following you feels so nostalgic for me. Like a movie that I watched as a young girl. It’s just incredible. There’s so much personality, animation and humor in those scenes. It’s so potent and full of adoration.
Is there anything more precious to see other than Isabel and her cats frolicking through the woods and meadows?
So glad you stopped traveling. It was stressful to watch. Back to your wonderful home, garden, kitties, mountains and river. A pleasure to watch!
Your vlogs evoke peaceful serenity and a healthy well-being among such majestic mountains. The life you lead is a beautiful example of appreciated blessings and gratitude. Both you and Logan are absolutely BEAUTIFUL people. Thank you for reminding me of what is truly important. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
I enjoy watching you and your fur babies rollicking throughout Mother Natures beautiful forest and streams ❤️🐾🐾❤️
I Can't Stop Listening To
🎼🌻Lead On Lead On🌻🎼
It's such a beautiful peaceful song
on repeat 🔁 Love when you place your original music in your video💛
So glad the snow is gone. It's been a long cold winter even where I live. Awww, spring and fall, love them. They just don't last long enough. Enjoy life.
people like you, miss isabel, reconnect us human beings with earth as we truly, so desperately need. thank you for just being you and showing us.
8:26 The good thing about rain, it makes weeding easier. The ground is softer.
Living a simple life, loving yourself and your surroundings is when we are at our strongest. Daily mundane activities tend to drain our true identity, I admire Isabel for her dedication in showing the world how simple it is to live a good, happy life....
You four live the best life. Thank you for bringing us along. Blessings 💐
My favorite parts of your videos are the times when you're cooking! It's so relaxing. I'd love an entire video of just you cooking, in the style you film it.
“The seasons really teach us to appreciate everything when it’s here, because soon it will be gone.”
Love it.
I live a few mountain ranges over from you in Montana! I don’t think it sounds weird to have a few hours in the day to do nothing! I do the same. My husband and I run a 15 acre farm/ranch. And even tho it’s so much work, we love the slow pace life this life style affords us! We chose to leave social media, and we have a 700 book home library. So most of our evenings is quiet reading evenings, or just watching the sun set from our bed. We got the same snow storm as you and we are finally out of the melt down! We are still a bit to cold to put the starters out yet! But the warm is coming!🌞 Praise God!
Also my husband is learning a lot about soil micro Biology and our farm is doing so good. If you need any tips he is willing to share his knowledge. It’s a lot of work but so worth it!👍🏼👌🏼🤟🏼🥰😜
I will never get tired of watching you run up the mountain wearing a dress, collecting wildflowers on the way while your cats follow close behind. And your cold river bathing is magical. Living water, there's nothing like it.
I love the kitties tails when they follow you.✨💯🕊❤️🙏🏻😻
The way your cooking segments are have ALWAYS been my favorite parts along with the shots of you walking with incredible views in the background. I was hoping to see where being in Europe would take you but seeing the wonderful mountain landscapes again is nice and almost nostalgic. I love your videos!! They are so inspiring and relaxing to me.♥️♥️♥️ keep being you Isabel!
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Watching you and your life, make me feel calm. It,s a good feeling. 🥰🥰
A true documentation of the lives of 2 highly creative intellectuals who do not play common societal games. With honesty and without sharing too much. Dealing with the difficult situations privately and sharing it with joy
Thank you for sharing Isabel about how intentionally doing nothing from time to time calms your soul. I totally agree. Spirit and Soul become something else.💚
Those cats are living their best life with you two! So stinking pure!
Isabel! When you go up the mountain, around the minute 12:48, there's so many pine cones on the floor...
In Portugal, we pick them from the floor, we take them home on giant bags and we use them as a fire starter during the winter. They are the best thing to start a fire. You just need a match and set one pine cone on fire, put it in the fire pit and join one or two more pine cones..and go from there. No paper needed or anything else....
Besides that, the pine cone burning has the most wonderful smell....
Greetings from Finland! We totally get that Spring hype, it's so amazing every time! 😎🙏
I love how the little white cat loves jumping off the trees 🤍😭
Isabell, since we can‘t afford to Build a Tiny House and we want to live Part-Time off Grid , we found an abandoned boat and we will transform it into „ a Type of“ Tiny Home! Your videos were a Big encouragement and Inspiration to Start our project! 💜❤️🧡💛💚💙
This sounds like an excellent alternative life!
Do you have a UA-cam Channel?
That's excellent. Best of luck on your off grid journey.
FYI just in case you're under the impression she's doing this independently - her house is right next to her parents holiday home, she isn't totally independent, she just never shows it. she is supported by them and has not done all this herself. important to know that what is on her videos is not as simple as real life - i know others have been burned by this. good luck with your own project though
@@85parrot you're being too dramatic. Billions of people own property world wide, to say it's not that simple in real life is simply a one sided view. Stop making it as if owning a home is a false dream, it simply isn't. However way you get your property, it's still an attainable reality/dream....
@@BaDazai of course owning a property isn't a false dream. I own a property, so do most of my family and friends. However, living off grid and "off the land, secluded in the mountains" is not as simple as she portrays, given she doesn't actually do it. She's not secluded and she's not as independent as she likes to make out. Great if you can make it work, but dont expect it to be an easy life frolicking in the meadows. There's a reason why the vast majority of people don't live like that anymore, and why people who are forced to tend to aspire to a life with less hardship.
You want more snow and moisture this time of year. Your soil is so nice. Very new homesteaders plant a garden, then leave for a week.
I am so glad you speak and feel into the physicality of doing things from scratch. I think we all overestimate our own strength and than expecting too much of ourselves and others.
Isabel, you have such a freedom in your lifestyle that helps you to explore and appreciate your surroundings. Thank you for sharing and creating the inner peace. ❤💐🏵
I love how the kitties are so happy to live with you :)
I think you are such an absolute divine angelic being. I admire your soul. Thank you for being exactly the way you are and sharing your life with the rest of the collective. I feel such joy watching another Earth Angel inspire (: with love I wish you many blessings.
Oh my gosh, I was so feeling you when you were talking about boredom. Having a 4 year old daughter and a new born baby. I would love to feel boredom or just sit and watch the birds in the trees it's such an amazing feeling when you have been so super busy
Thank you for sharing Isabel. The flowers were very pretty you picked high up in the mountains, it was magical, I almost could smell the wet Earth. Perfect way to end the day with a nice 🔥 fire and you TWO together under the night.
sky.
Spring is so beautiful! I experienced the same thing thing the other day with noticing how green everything had turned, seemingly over night. I live on the Rogue River in Oregon. I went away for two or three weeks and came back to a spring wonderland after all the rain we got. It’s so magical. 🌷💚🌱🍀🌸🌞🌼🌺🌷☘️🌱🌿🍄
I have watched your videos and you talk about your strengths and struggles and everything you do and talk about really helps me. I will have your video on and at the same time will be inspired to actually get up and do stuff. I have had a really hard time in the last 2yrs. And your the only one that I feel like I can relate to you. Please don't stop. I love watching and learning from you. Thank you.🙂
Your thoughts on boredom and undistracted time really hit me. Thank you for being honest about your feelings - it helped me understand my own habits and my fears. As a parent I try to instill better habits in my kids but it’s so hard to do that when I still have my own bad habits.
Each video you make tells such a beautiful story. It's authentic, calming, and a treat to watch; it almost feels indulgent. Thank you for sharing your life in the PNW mountains with us! Much love from NC
I am from NC... Southeastern part. I always enjoy Isabells stories and cooking. Timmy
Has she said where she is, exactly? I want to buy property there, it looks so perfect, like my life-long dream come true!
@@itzakpoelzig330 I’m pretty sure she is in Washington state as she’s mentioned landmarks near there in her past videos. I agree, it is absolutely beautiful there, in every season!
@@itzakpoelzig330 Yes it in the mountains of Washington State. Never heard exact area.
Being a woman around the same age as me and doing so many amazing things is such an inspiration. You are so wonderful ♥️
Thank you Isabel ! For just being yourself and share it with us.
I have been just thinking the same about rest , and to allow myself to relax. I have worked so hard this week, on my projects ,and finally something has shifted and got so much joy from the success of it, that I cried tears of joy ,and then spent the morning in the bike today, and the afternoon laying in the hammock on the sun , with my dog, listening the birds and wind chime , and felt so so happy, that I got to rest and enjoy it immensely.
Thank you Isabel for your life and love for the earth. Love watching your baking, gardening, and hiking with the kitties. Prayers are with you!
Love watching you videos, it feels so pure and beautifully...
Isabel, your videos are always so beautiful to watch. They really generate a sense of calm and peace for me. I just want you to know what a difference you are making for so many people, and what a contribution to the world you are. 🙏🏻💖✨
Can you two believe you had the good fortune to meet each other.
What were the odds? I can hardly remember you without Logan anymore. So happy for you both. Looking forward to getting my book.🌷
I love your thoughts on the wisdom and opportunity that boredom provides. Well done.
The crackling of your fires outside and in the stove is pure music!! Loving yall from NC!!
So excited to watch the garden progress!
She will abandon the garden as soon as she gets bored of it lol fantasy world from Liarbel and her rich daddy
Isabel...I don't comment on your videos much. But I have been one of your followers right back to when you moved to the farm and built your tiny home and without Logan. But when you where traveling you wasn't yourself. And it showed in your videos. It was like you was forcing yourself to do that and your heart wasn't in it like when you where younger. Now I'm not some doctor or anything. But after watching these many years. I can say I know the video Isabel. You just see to come back up like one of your mountain ⛰ flowers 💐 when you came back home. You look happy and comfortable and stress free. You made yourself a beautiful home 🏡 and I think and feel you are right where you belong. Traveling is wonderful. But should be done when your ready. Not because you have to because that was your past. You have grown as a women and travel should be when its right and when you want to get away. The van thing to me was a stressed, and would have not even thought of it unless it was finished and ready to go. You started of with stress and ended with stress. Your a smart girl 👧! Don't let your emotions take over because someone else has entered your life. I'm 54 been down that round. I find you are a great inspiration to me and my choices in my life. So just remember...look inside Isabel before anything else to make your life stress free. Love you ❤ and all the best. Your Canadian friend Jeff 😘...oh don't worry Logan I'm married to another man. So if I blow you a kiss.....well you'll know why😉
Wonderful to see you again Isabel, after some time, I've been elsewhere.
Ah! and such a lovely man you are sharing with, the two of you seem so comforting and wholesome together, for youngsters like you it's a testament to the choices you have made to put yourselves "alone" among nature and sustain your daily routines continually building, and forming your space.
I love how you share your essence of life with us, thank you thank you thank you.
I love your kitties..They are so sweet and sociable.As a northeasterner .living in the South I still love the seasons.We have them where I live but not as extreme as the northeast. Keep on doing what your doing...Positivity!!!!
Beautiful 💜 😍 Montana is still comming alive I'm waiting patiently for the green to show itself..today we have sun so working on the homestead outside..so greatful that my journey was thrust into reality when I witnessed your move to the mountains..Now here we are in our mountain paradise ✨ much love from the Mountains of Montana..
I so related to your thoughts on doing nothing. Lately, I have been sitting on our front porch in the evening waiting for the little screech owls to show up at dusk. Just sitting and waiting for them for that hour is the best and happiest part of my day. I am so happy a friend sent me over here to see your channel. Love the vibe and calm energies here.
The change of seasons where the days get warmer and longer is my absolute favorite thing in the whole world 🥰
Such peaceful and serenity in your surroundings. The view from the mountaintop with the lights below was, to use your words-just magical. Love watching you put a meal or bread together. Can’t wait till I get the email about the cookbook. Books make it easier for me to want to make things.
Glad Black didn’t fully disappear 🐈⬛ 💕
white climbing the tree in the background of the one shot was hilarious. love how the kitties follow her everywhere
Love the aesthetic of your videos! Tiny house + farm in the mountains >>>
I love your videos , the nature , the calm is therapeutic for me . Thank you !!!! 💖
You seem Happy to be back Home!!! I wouldn't blame ya, Its Beautiful there!! And the kitties, Black and White probably missed you bunches!!! Oh and the ending to your Vlog, Wow!!! Blessings for a Thriving Garden!!!❤🌻🏞🐾💙🐾
Really looking forward to spend spring with your videos, like the year before☺️
Isabel you are such a beautiful soul , I feel like crying .
I am perpetually bored and simultaneously burnt out. I live in the suburbs. Concrete slab after concrete slab. With mild seasons that barely change. There is little inspiration here...so for now, I live vicariously through you. Thank goddess for coping mechanisms I guess 😂
What a beautiful human being you are Isabel, may you continue to grow and inspire us! Sending much love ❤️
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You 2 are really living a magical life. Maybe one day in the future all people will live a magical life like this.
Perhaps decades from now. Humans today simply have no flippin’ clue what life is all about.
@@donapaulon3824 what is life all about?
Watching the cats follow you around is great! Keep up your spirits!
watch out for fungus into nails, i recommend you can create gloves fir gardening with needles 😉 or hardened ends to easy work ( i catch fungus into nails after gardening so just to say , be-careful) awesome video
This is so relaxing! And I looove seeing you cook over an open fire or when you bake something in your fire stove! Would love to see how it is done exactly and what one needs to look out for when doing this as well.😊
Yes it’s so relaxing
Omg I've been waiting patiently.i appreciate you sharing your life with us .the sense n calm we get from your videos like wow . thank you and we love you
Don't underestimate the added stress from the world events we are all dealing with. Even when I deliberate ignore it -- it's still there in the background.
I agree with you about analyzing ourselves and our motivations. :)
Hi sweet girl. Thank you so much for inspiring me, and so many others. It's wonderful to see and Logan together. Love you and wish all good things for you and yours 💞
I love the asmr of your videos! I could watch them over and over again. You’re so calming and I just love how you love the earth! I know what you mean about the smells of the wet dirt…the smells of the woods are the best, between the rain and the wet leaves and the freshness of it all. It’s exilarating (I don’t know how to spell that word) 😂 Anyway, I love your down to earth ways. You’re easy to relate to! All the love to you ❤️
I agree !! Exhilarating
Happy almost birthday Isa! It was my birthday on Friday and I spent the day in the Hoh rainforest, which isn’t far from our home. It was so beautiful and I didn’t want to leave. I had plans to continue the birthday celebrations throughout the weekend but my body had different plans and I’ve been stuck in bed with a cold since yesterday morning. It’s always struck me how relevant and poignant your messages in your videos are, like now when I was feeling mopey that my birthday weekend plans changed you reminded me of the beautiful boredom that can be so peaceful. Thank you and so much love to you all 💚
Happy Birthday ♉
Feel better soon!
@@jamieingels1190 thank you so much!! 💚
When’s her birthday? And happy birthday to you
Hello Isabel! And every fellow flower picker. I love to pick flowers, too. I noticed, that you like to pick all flowers from one little plant. To make sure that the plant comes back in the next year, it is important to pick only a few and let some stand from each plant. It should look like "as if no one has been there". Just a little hint, because I thought it would be better to pick off one entire plant, so not every plant gets hurt. But I learnt it is better to spread the picking a little bit, so the plant can survive. Much love to everyone!!!! (PS: always enjoy your videos to the max Isabel!)
I have such painful things in my life... I distract myself always to get by... Listening to you made me think, I don’t remember the last time I did nothing. Literally. I don’t want to think or feel too much so I must stay busy to stay alive. Love your videos dear Isabel 🌟
Sunday chill and calm so beautiful to watch 🌬🌱
When you said:"The house is a mess" I felt relieved: we living rural and we have two dogs but I also work in a hospital as nurse and... our house is a mess!! 😂😂Big hugs from Italy!
Love your home , the flowers are so beautiful just like your words of wisdom …..I tell everyone to watch your vids , so healing and magical 💕 love you and the kitties 🐈⬛ 🐈 stress less, work less, be present more . Do nothing . It’s ok . Just be you 💗 🌍
I feel you touched on a very important thing when you talked about how we tend to fill up our time and not take time during the day to just be.
You sure tell a nice story. I’ve enjoyed watching you grow. At first, I wasn’t sure about Jason. Was I ever wrong. He too is amazing. Much love from the Sunshine state!
Logan
Isabel, have y'all thought about the Back to Eden method using mulch? I bet you could find plenty of tree trimmers out there that want to dump their hardwood chips. It's great for weed suppression, and it all composts into the most amazing stuff, filled with mycelium! ❤
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For sure, with all the downed wood they have around there they could be doing hugleculture and lasagna gardening
Do you really think she cares about gardening that much?! She does it for views lol
@@fdpcompdm why are people like you always around to pee on someone's joy?
Is it jealousy that makes you so mean?? What is your reason for going out of your way to squash orhers happiness!!! I don't get it, seriously!!!!
Maybe spend that time working towards some positive change for yourself?
Life is too short to spend it looking for something to rain on....try spreading a lil sunshine instead?? You might be surprised at how fulfilling it is just to be kind to others.
"A day is made more beautiful when touched by kindness."
Try to embrace that concept.
🍃🤗🍃 big hugs!!!
@@donnanichols6838 Your words of fake positivity are as empty as Isabel's promises towards her garden lol big hugs to you 2
Really appreciated the do nothing…not having to fill every moment with something idea. I hurt my back couple days ago, and I’ve had to force myself to just lie in bed and rest my back! ❤️
Best part of the video is the flowers and the cats, 😍🕊️✌️🌷