Musician Builds an Off Grid Log Cabin in the Woods

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  • After living in Toronto for several years, musician Adam Ruzzo left the city to travel across Canada, before returning to Ontario to build a log cabin and live off grid. Take a tour of this beautiful off grid log cabin and his 2005 Chevy Astro Van Conversion.
    All music performed by Adam Ruzzo, check him out on spotify!
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    www.adamruzzo.com/
    Filmed and edited by Matt Steeves
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ความคิดเห็น • 653

  • @knvxxx
    @knvxxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    He seems like the kinda guy you just immediately get along with and have a great time hanging out with him, such a cool and a nice guy with the amazing log cabin to go with.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You nailed it. 🤙🏻

    • @millefiori6620
      @millefiori6620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Now he just needs the cool dog 🐕 to go along with him 😁

  • @elusivelistener
    @elusivelistener 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I'm building my cabin in the woods in BC mountains, the most rewarding, exciting, inspiring thing I've ever gotten into, absolute joy. I rush to it every weekend, one step at a time, just a matter of time until it's my fulltime home. Really appreciate others whom do the same. Best wishes.

    • @camerondavie6726
      @camerondavie6726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      On the same path with my family! Keep enjoying and creating!

  • @fnyack
    @fnyack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Matt: You built a pretty impressive cabin, and seem to be happy, which is very important, all the best to you. Matt, what forced me to comment is your singing and guitar playing, you made me feel entertained listening to you. You are a free spirit, your own man, may God Bless you for a long healthy and fulfilling life.

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. Matt you're my inspiration!

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for such kind words!

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adamruzzo I'm glad I could inspire you Adam. Follow your dreams 🙌

  • @jarednards
    @jarednards 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "This is my favorite view of the entire place...big ol rock"

  • @Wilsonspen
    @Wilsonspen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This is the secret to living your best life.

    • @niyoyishura
      @niyoyishura 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @willjones1826
    @willjones1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is the way man was meant to live. Not in jam packed cities and neighborhoods. When you’re in and around nature it brings a different kind of peace to you.

    • @saynotohookups
      @saynotohookups 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that it's funny whenever I see parks in Toronto that have the slogan "a city within a forest" I thought to myself, " It would be a city within a forest if more of the natural wonders were left within it." What an interesting city that would be.

  • @marinadelrey1124
    @marinadelrey1124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So proud of you and your accomplishments and wonderful skills.

  • @tonyceeone
    @tonyceeone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is what freedom looks like !

  • @individual1199
    @individual1199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    MAN' YOUR ABSOLUTE DID THE BEST DECISION IN LIFE,
    I THUMBS IT ♡♡♡♡♡♡

  • @hockeyslade
    @hockeyslade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I usually skip the hippy musician thing but I'm glad I clicked on this.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I hear ya man! Thanks so much for the kind words. Cheers!

  • @beechewawa9989
    @beechewawa9989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Live free brother. Live free.

  • @lesduenas9000
    @lesduenas9000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super, bad ass for you because not a lot of people would have done what your doing. YOUR FREE!!!!!!!

  • @aineoconnell690
    @aineoconnell690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’d know he was a musician- he has the most beautiful hands!!

  • @kinggentishkoderaustria7851
    @kinggentishkoderaustria7851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this i call beauty .. just enough solar power , just enough space , just enough to have a humble beautiful life ,,,, Respect sir,,,,, Many greetings from Austria,,,

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen mein Freund. Prost!

  • @alfredflorin4419
    @alfredflorin4419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This gives me goosebumps. It's fricking heroes like this dude who have the power to move forward, to actually destroy all the negativity and anxiety related to wishes and desires that don t seem right by society's standards.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen Alfred! We all have the ability to shape our own reality. Best of luck to you sir.

  • @katarinaradulovic1694
    @katarinaradulovic1694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Veliki pozdrav za tako mladog čoveka koji je imao hrabrost i snagu da realizuje svoj san. Drago mi je da uživate u tako prelepoj prirodi. Želim vam puno sreće u daljem radu i životu na tom predivnom mestu. ❤️🌍❤️🇷🇸

  • @buboyzone8139
    @buboyzone8139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    He looks so happy and contented with his life. Yes, he is right. We don't need so much of the things we have right now.

    • @5Detective
      @5Detective 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I'd be contented too if someone could just give me a condo to sell and buy some land and a bunch of solar panels and batteries and then have money left over to live off of. I'd be so contented being poor with that nice chunk of cash.

  • @Vixinaful
    @Vixinaful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree. It's the fresh air, the green plants, the silence and bird singing. It's just..Calm. I'd do anything to have this. I'm stuck in the city with a neighbour harrassing. This is hell. I'm so happy this guy escaped.

  • @TheNecronacht
    @TheNecronacht 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Wow, just wow... you make me wish I were a younger man and had the opportunity to do this. Living a simple life would be so good for one's mind, body, and soul...

  • @user-il8cg1jn5r
    @user-il8cg1jn5r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely beautiful!! I'm in Northern Ontario and though I don't have my log cabin in the woods YET ;) my heart and soul are always in the bush. Congratulations on all your success. Love the video

  • @mrzed2349
    @mrzed2349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm from new York and I believe city life is slowly killing me. Good luck and enjoy your life.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds like it may be time to start planning an exit strategy! One step at a time... best of luck Z

  • @josephineoliver9499
    @josephineoliver9499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You've done what a lot of us dream of doing, the difference with you is you've done it, congratulations..and what a way to end the video, sitting around a fire and giving us a song, I love it! 😀

  • @jamilahyang6412
    @jamilahyang6412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How nice to be like u... being freedom

  • @judyofthewoods
    @judyofthewoods 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Once the woods are in your blood and you live in a self-built house, there is no turning back. Adam has done a great job. When I was little, back in the late 50's we used to camp in Algonquin park when we lived in St. Kitts. There is a photo of me around age 2-3 standing in the middle of the forest on a dirt road. Although I have no direct memory of it, I think that is where my journey began. Now a fellow woodland self-built cabin dweller in Wales. Sans bears.

  • @seaprincess98
    @seaprincess98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How amazing for being a first time woodworker. It takes a lot to
    Pursue your dreams in that way

  • @paxwallacejazz
    @paxwallacejazz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    "We are under the gross misconception that we are a good species going somewhere important and that at the last minute we will correct our errors and God will smile on us. It is delusion." Farley Mowat

    • @theokirkley
      @theokirkley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      God always smiles on us because She loves us. And we always can change. It is arrogant to think you're good when you're not but this can be corrected and will be corrected one day

    • @ladydedee
      @ladydedee ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!!! Jesus Saves!!!💖💖💖☝️

  • @joelleschmidt5944
    @joelleschmidt5944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I found your channel today , I love your music , so moving , I love that you are authentic and real , tired of you tubers who are so fake and will do silly stuff to get viewers , I' m always happy to find " real " people who share something interesting of their lives and inspire others , looking forward to more of your videos.

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much, that means a lot.I'm also sick of people who are just playing music or doing whatever just so that they can get attention... So much of that going around. Glad we found eachother!

  • @phammond8155
    @phammond8155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a wise old soul.

  • @fishermansr1
    @fishermansr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely...And I can relate to 'thinking out of the box'.

  • @robertfreund7525
    @robertfreund7525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great...Perfect...Wish you all best man. What you do is right way. Keep your mind healthy. With nature that we all came from...Keep up that way of life.

  • @martinhare6085
    @martinhare6085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was here for the tiny house but the music was such a bonus. Someday(or maybe later) I'd know how to properly use a saw and hammer and build our cozy house with my family.

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't know ANYTHING when is tarted the house.. But learned a lot with good help!

  • @primitivadizor51
    @primitivadizor51 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your beautiful country music. See you again..

  • @analizamadiam7163
    @analizamadiam7163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And had a peaceful life us well

  • @DevilMaskMedia
    @DevilMaskMedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Livin the dream.

  • @steve-from-toronto
    @steve-from-toronto 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Way to go Adam! I knew Adam a bit when he was younger. A really great guy and a true guitar prodigy. Played classical guitar performances all around Toronto including long stints as one of the in-house performers at the Royal York Hotel lounge.

  • @garik.crezyrussian.7937
    @garik.crezyrussian.7937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful cozy house!👏👏👏👍😍

  • @lucreziaborgia1553
    @lucreziaborgia1553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a beautiful human

  • @sudahrutsureeyahjiepan8536
    @sudahrutsureeyahjiepan8536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful home :)

  • @joffrey.ph_
    @joffrey.ph_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love freedom too. 👍

  • @ivanaotasevic375
    @ivanaotasevic375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello from Montenegro.🇲🇪💙

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello from Canada 👋

  • @aubreycabanig7047
    @aubreycabanig7047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    from maragusan philippines congratulation for your achievement in livingoff Grid log Cabin, God bless you more.

  • @mompuff6857
    @mompuff6857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it!! I’m impressed!! Congratulations!! Admiration from Kentucky!!

  • @Banjo-lm2wl
    @Banjo-lm2wl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video 👌😊 Australia ❤️ God bless you .

  • @Loesters
    @Loesters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super great! Only thing thats missing is a garden for veggies and herbs. But thats because you travel?! Im dreaming of a little homestead in nature. You did great!

  • @bardotruiz193
    @bardotruiz193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nature at its best !!! i envy you, man !!

  • @GloRia-qe8db
    @GloRia-qe8db 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a calming, peaceful and simple life!And keeping those letters and hanging it in your cabin,is so sweet and heartwarming🥰🥰🥰

    • @cpleemusic6680
      @cpleemusic6680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They say perfection doesn't exist. This has to come close though!

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Living the dream. Very smart. Well done.

  • @cece354
    @cece354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow amazing work for someone who has no building experience. Lovely log cabin. Thank you for sharing!

  • @DianneRB
    @DianneRB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a lovely place to live and a gorgeous cabin x

  • @bodilskumsrud520
    @bodilskumsrud520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I follow you totaly,and many artists have said the same...solitude is essential to get the creativity flowing.To have the possibility to switch between social life,and then withdraw to solitude for as long as you want,that's gold...
    Nice to "meet" you!!Good luck with everything!🎶😊

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice to meet you too.

  • @kostetos8221
    @kostetos8221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very cool! Greetings from Russia!

  • @serchingthetruth
    @serchingthetruth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can we talk about how cute he is? :)

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Permission granted.

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya I'm cool with that.

  • @leonormartinez3082
    @leonormartinez3082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow so divine...simple life is the best..living in nature is the best..i would like it more if grow your vegetables and have some chickens..and a dog..i'm from mexico and i dream of this kind of life..take care my friend.

  • @rav94en
    @rav94en 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I lived almost 17 years in Saskatchewan. I loved Canada. I wish I could have stayed.

  • @ninarigne2108
    @ninarigne2108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice that you follow your heart,

  • @wiggy5927
    @wiggy5927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gutsy bro I love it

  • @craigguilmet6282
    @craigguilmet6282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your attitude, live simple!

  • @andrer.boucher1137
    @andrer.boucher1137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👍Much respect for your dedicated hard work. Freedom is most important. Your are living your truth my friend.

  • @bardotruiz193
    @bardotruiz193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nature at its best !!!! i envy you, man !! i just love it, especially the guitar and the song...

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      bardot ruiz thank you :)

  • @ThePattiw
    @ThePattiw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool! Lovely simple cabin and Canadian. YES!!

  • @glendalynnejanacek7558
    @glendalynnejanacek7558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow how cool is this. My husband was veary much like you. We had sum property near Haliburton and this was his dream to build a cabin, but unfortunately he lost his
    Life at 48 years young.
    Good for you in joy it as much as you can. Because like you seaid life is to short.

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sorry to hear that. I'm glad this brought back good memories :)

  • @louisepozdzik7527
    @louisepozdzik7527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Adam you are definitely a unique individual! Your congeniality and the words of your song reflect that. I applaud your journey. Your home is impressive as is your determination to Be you. The little bit of extra space, 8" x 10" does make so much of a difference.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, Louise!

  • @kristinalowe8627
    @kristinalowe8627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! Blessings to you, dear one. 💕😇🌸

  • @cuznred
    @cuznred 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome cabin, I envy someone who can cut down a bunch of trees, mill that wood and build a house. You are living true freedom the way man was meant to live in this world. I am a drummer, I would love to build something small off grid, just enough room for me, a dog, and 2 drum kits. I love your loft bedroom, I bet that's the best night sleep ever up there. Congrats man, that's one of the best cabins I have seen on you-tube.

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      cuznred well jeez. Thanks man! One of the hardest things I've ever done in my life... also one of the most rewarding. Funny how those things always go hand in hand. Each tree you cut gets easier... 👍

    • @cuznred
      @cuznred 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adamruzzo It must be awesome to come home to that place

  • @gayanidayarathna5456
    @gayanidayarathna5456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful

  • @frankaird232
    @frankaird232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grace and peace to you 🙏😄

  • @sandrabeauchamp4207
    @sandrabeauchamp4207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bless you always beautiful amen 🙏

  • @analizamadiam7163
    @analizamadiam7163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice life and plant some veggies also love you're house nice lovely

  • @rosebud3466
    @rosebud3466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice, your home is fabulous. Great song too.

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching Karen! Take care

  • @trungdiep92
    @trungdiep92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great, so beautiful.

  • @margaretcasey871
    @margaretcasey871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Jasus! Fair play to you... your truck is bloody great.

  • @1badfxdwg
    @1badfxdwg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The spray foam was a smart addition, first time I’ve saw that done, nice job

  • @jamesfagan7823
    @jamesfagan7823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done brilliant fair play iam very happy that you achieved your dream

  • @jeannebrouillette4580
    @jeannebrouillette4580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your story. Very inspiring

  • @georgerosado5194
    @georgerosado5194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dude...love your story...so happy 4 you 💨👍 super inspiring

  • @ignacioarreses4284
    @ignacioarreses4284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    UOU love this Story ! thank you for create this video !

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Ignacio! Glad you enjoyed it:)

  • @MatijaTurk4
    @MatijaTurk4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish you all the best in life man. You put a tears in my eyes.

  • @evelynramirez4832
    @evelynramirez4832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice cabin and the place is solemn i like the sorroundings with many trees around..

  • @houstonsheltonbees814
    @houstonsheltonbees814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Unnamed, Untamed, Unchanged. Great jam. Beautiful space. Good health to you brother. Hello from the Kentucky mountains USA 👍

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot!
      I was listening to a good amount of Bob Dylan when I came up with that rhyme lol

  • @alexswage1853
    @alexswage1853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Totally AWESOME!!!!

  • @behroozbehroozi1767
    @behroozbehroozi1767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    with best wishes for you 👍👍

  • @tamasvajda9027
    @tamasvajda9027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice little house. Good horror movie location.☺

  • @jamestroy9625
    @jamestroy9625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First of all thankyou for your time on making this video. Your cabin looks very nice, kinda like cozy in a way, your idea and determination along with hard work is paying off, looks very nice. My problem was I kept adding on but got to no when to say enough. Noise pollution and big cities not for me, there is a different noise in the way back country, wind and breeze blowing through the pines. Being in solitude is like a whole other way of life. Look forward to more videos and music. Thankyou back country Colorado.

  • @atadsketchy2658
    @atadsketchy2658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful bro.

  • @brucetrappleton6984
    @brucetrappleton6984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful song, cabin and video!! (And van, sorry!)

  • @everclearwater
    @everclearwater 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh Canada... truly the land of the brave and free

    • @bobby1336
      @bobby1336 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a funny way to spell America

  • @mohammedsalimjambusariya3486
    @mohammedsalimjambusariya3486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cabin made so beautiful, simple but charming personality, increadible nature surrounding and last but not least superb song superb voice,..

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thank you!

  • @gailvanderwalde9597
    @gailvanderwalde9597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it!!! Just beautiful . Bravo to you.❤️👏👏👏👏👍🥰🇨🇦from Montreal

  • @CapitalCurrency
    @CapitalCurrency 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This might be the best video on TH-cam right now! Good luck with your music! Love the cabin!

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well golly! What a compliment! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @acedia4453
    @acedia4453 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the way. Let your mind rest from the noise and chew on your imagination as you take care of chores.

  • @silviamota7719
    @silviamota7719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Honestly, you look so zen and genuinely happy.
    Great soul, great home, great spot!

  • @glendrover3846
    @glendrover3846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work, and congrats for getting out of Toronto!! Glen Drover

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Glen!

  • @bbobrm
    @bbobrm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job , dude !

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for posting and sharing. I appreciate your thoughts and ideas .

  • @JeraCravoMyself
    @JeraCravoMyself 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Amazing story and storytelling

    • @MattSteeves
      @MattSteeves  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I appreciate that

  • @scrappyquilter102
    @scrappyquilter102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are generous, talented, and you have built a drop-dead gorgeous cabin. Thank you and please keep sharing, for those of us dreamers still stuck in the 8 to 4 life. Best, Liz

  • @tedpertzborn1480
    @tedpertzborn1480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am enormously envious of your accomplishments. I am also a musician and professional artist, and what you've done is basically my dream life. Well done, sir. What a lovely home. Your van is super cool as well. Wherever you started, you've certainly come a long way, and I think that you've arrived at where you wanted to be. Kudos, mate. Keep living the dream!

  • @monroeleersa3553
    @monroeleersa3553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So nobody is gonna talk about how moving that song is? Wow

  • @6actual911
    @6actual911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its all so very cool! Not all people know or appreciate the results from ones own ability... good luck to you in all you achieve in the future

  • @gisellechristian4054
    @gisellechristian4054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your song reflected your character.. life's journey has taught u valuable meanings that money cannot posses. You hunger for something greater, your passion is wat make u untamed. 🇹🇹

    • @adamruzzo
      @adamruzzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm.. true.