#50 The grand tour of the Yurt: Our home on the homestead is complete.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- We reveal the full interior of our Yurt and show you all the finishing touches we have put into making this our cozy home. We are living in a Yurt on our land while our cabin, built from logs harvested from our land, is being finished . We left the city in August of 2021 to begin building an off-grid homestead on 285 acres of undeveloped land in southwest Virginia . Brooke was raised in San Diego and Chuck grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. Our homesteading journey brings out the best of both of our backgrounds to create an amazing life together as we work hard while keeping things light and fun in the process. We hope these videos help you learn about the process of building a more sustainable off-grid lifestyle while smiling along the way. Life is too short not to have some fun along the way! Enjoy!
Love it.
Moving Into my own yurt in September. I'm inspired. Thanks guys.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Brook, I knew it would be beautiful! I don’t think you are cheating by adding the Mini Split, just because you are living off grid or temporary housing doesn’t mean you have to live like a Caveman. Your family is going through major changes which sometimes tend to mess with your mood. I know I tend to get cranky when I’m cold. I think it’s the perfect addition.
I love the black pipe fittings in the bathroom! Bre’s Treadle sewing machine desk is to die for. To many likes/loves to mention them all.
How is Gabe doing in his temporary home? Thank you so much for sharing with us what the yurt looks like inside and out!
The drone pictures never get old!!
Thank you for making me feel better about the mini split 😆…I think Brie and I would have have been in shock if we had to stay frigged all the time (Chuck says it makes him feel “alive”…he obviously didn’t grow up in Southern California!). Gabe is loving having Grumpy’s garage all to himself. He still hangs with us quite a bit in the yurt, but enjoys his alone time with skunk in his bachelor pad. We still have work to do on it, but when it is fully completed I’ll give you a sneak peak! I’m so glad you liked everything! It has been so much fun creating our home from scratch! I can’t wait to see what we are able to do with the cabin this Spring! Take care 🤗
What a beautiful home!!❤️
Thank you! 😊. It turned out so much better than I had dreamed. It is an amazingly cozy space.
Brook absolutely stunning and well done I love it all but that master bedroom is the cats meow looks so comfortable there is nothing wrong with any of it it’s all tastefully done hi from Melville Saskatchewan have a blessed day
Thank you Brian! I love the bedroom as well ❤️
Wow! What a beautiful home. It's very cozy and looks well laid out AND I absolutely love your two dogs. They are adorable! :)
Thank you! We are loving living here, as are the pups 😃
I'm designing mine near Floyd AND LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU AND CHUCK'S DESIGN!
Thank you so much!! Blue Ridge Yurts build amazing structures!
I have seen a lot of people put elaborate rugs or ‘tapestries’ up on the yurt walls to help keep the heat in and thought it was really cool. Especially if you got really nice rugs/tapestries that you want to display and don’t want to risk them getting dirty/damaged…
At least that is what the Mongolians do for the inside of their yurts, which made it look really exotic and ‘expensive’.
Doing the same thing with animal pelts or hides is a good idea as well, combining the two ideas together might be a concept to play around with too.
Like in Mongolia
I also watched a video a young couple live in wild in yurt and even eating the national food named “buuz” :-)
Love your home did u build it by yourselves?
Thank you! We did build it on our own, for the most part. We had help constructing the deck and putting the yurt up, but the rest we did on our own. You can see the videos on our channel, so please check them out!
I have really enjoyed watching you build your yurt. You’ve done an amazing job, but I have one question where do you hide your hot water heater?
Thank you so much Johny! We have the hot water heater underneath the yurt (under the deck).
Wow this is awesome ! Best one I have seen so far and I really like the surrounding fence as I am afraid of bears
Thank you!! We appreciate your kind words! Yes the fence is a good deterrent for some critters, and also good for keeping our pups from being able to run wild when we don't need them to.
Great Title
This is so beautiful ty for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Love the place but how would you provide a shower or bath if you are doing a yurt in a remote
Place with no running water?
That is an excellent question. My guess would be a rain catching system?!?
You can definitely tell when "WE" really means I, or HE 😆
Believe me, I have done a huge portion on the work 💪🏻
This is the most beautiful yurt home I’ve seen yet! What an absolutely beautiful job you’ve done, wow! Much love from Northern British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you so much Melissa!! We put a ton of hard work into it and it has paid off! We absolutely love living here. Thanks for watching!!
Hi Melissa, just thought I’d say hi. I’m Canadian living in Japan now, but planning on returning to Canada 🇨🇦 and moving to northern, BC. Actually considering a yurt. Which part of northern BC are you living?
@@ShikokuFoodForest hi! I’m 2.5 hrs north of Prince George. I’m considering building a Smiling Woods yurt, as I’d feel more comfortable with hard wood sides, due to the bears and other wildlife around here.
Looks great! When renting out will people have to pay extra for the dogs sleeping on floor?
Ha!! The pups are included with the all encompassing cozy experience 😄
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Just beautiful! I’m just learning about yurts, very good option for many situations. This yurt is just so comfy, love it!❤❤❤❤
Kedves Asszonyom, nagyon köszönöm ezt a videót nagyon szépen berendezték ezt a Jurtát. És örülök hogy beengedtek az otthonukba a kamerán keresztül. Sok inspiráló és praktikus dolgot láttam. És ebből is azt értettem meg, hogy nem kell az élethez sok Hayteck kütyü.
Nagyon szép az otthonok és még egyszer hálásan köszönöm a bemutatót
üdvözlettel Baranyai Gábor Magyarországról. 🤓
So great to hear from you! I'm thrilled to hear you like the yurt and glad you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for watching!
Well done guys! You have built yourself a truly wonderful place. Would you be willing to share please, what are the dimensions of the yurt? Thank you!
Thank you so much!! It is a 30 ft yurt, about 705 square ft.
Looks lovely and cosy, what sized yurt is this?
30 foot diameter
Stunning! What a beautiful home! How many feet is this one? 30ft? Thanks!
Thank you so much! Yes it is 30’, about 704sq ft. We absolutely love how it turned out! We appreciate you watching and commenting!
Hello there! I found you on IG few days ago, but only today got the chance to check on you guys properly :P
Can I ask the size of your Yurt?
You have done an amazing job, and I cant wait to keep following all your improvements on the new house and amazing property! Thank you so much for sharing
Hello! We are so glad you found us! The yurt is 30 feet across, 705 sq ft. We absolutely love it and can't wait for friends to come stay in it once we move into the house. We truly appreciate you joining the journey with our family!
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Such friendly, cute dogs you have! Are they German Shepherds? About keeping warm in winter, from your experience, how big of a wood stove would you recommend? You mentioned your husband was getting up in the middle of the night to stoke the fire to keep warm. I’m planning on living in a yurt in a subarctic climate in northern BC Canada 🇨🇦. Thanks!
They are German Shepherds, once being a long hair. We love them to pieces! How exciting that you are getting a yurt. Be sure to get one with really good insulation. Ours is not very insulted, which is why Chuck has to keep putting wood on when the temp gets to freezing. As for a wood stove, I would look for one with the highest BTU. I wish you the best of luck!!
If the Yurt is 700 sq ft for example I would recommend a wood stove that is rated for 2100 sq feet. Ours is rated for 1400 and it is not enough on cold nights. Yurts are not very heat efficient. Hope that helps.
@@chuckanderson1770 Hi Chuck. Yes, that is very helpful. Thanks. Do you live in a climate with freezing cold winters? I’m planning on buying a much smaller yurt, either 17’ or 21’ in diameter. So maximum size will be about 350sf. So a wood stove rated for at least 1200sf you figure should be enough without overheating 🥵 me. Lol 😂! Is your yurt insulated? Have you thought of ways to improve your yurt’s insulation?
The only thing I see that I'd change is move the handles on the fridge doors to the other side so it opens directly to your kitchen space. Otherwise it's beautiful!! Perfecto!!!
I would agree with you, but that entails moving the hinges as well and I’m not quite sure if that can be done. My daughter likes to be able to open the fridge from the dining table to grab the milk 🤪! Thank you for your kind words!
Beautiful home! I love all of your little touches that make it cozy and inviting.
Thank you so much! It's has been a wonderful place to live these last couple of years. We love it more than we thought we would!
What a beautiful piece of property! I was raised in a family originally from the Appalachia’s of NC.
What part of NC? We go to my mom’s house in Hendersonville quite a bit. I love exploring the NC mountains!
@@freedomranchhomestead7961 all my kin folk are from Alleghany County. Up around Sparta and all along the blue ridge parkway! Parents are buried up on Hwy 18 in Alleghany near the Parkway.
Do your heads get cold while sleeping in your bed from the wall?
Not at all! Especially since we have a heavy duty headboard on our bed.
@@freedomranchhomestead7961 ok. Thx much
Amazing wow I wish I have this kind of scenery too
We feel very blessed!
So far this is the best layout of a year that I've seen on TH-cam homesteading channels however it's still a lot of wasted space that doesn't mean that I'm saying that what you did was wrong I'm just saying that I can see potential for a different layout
Do you intend on just living in the yurt temporarily until a permanent house is built?
Yes, we built it as a temporary home for us while the log home is being built. Once we move out it will become a place for people who visit to stay. We had only planned on being in it for a few months, but we celebrated a year in the beginning of September and have truly enjoyed living here!
From Evington, Va. absolutely love the work you all have done
Thank you!! We are loving it as well!
What a gorgeous home you've created!!! 💗💗💗
Thank you so much! It turned out so much better than I had imagined!
You did an amazing job with this Yurt build. I’m inspired and excited to start mine.
Thank you so much! I wish you the best of luck building yours...it's an amazing space.
Was it challenging to run power in this space?
You could have fitted an aga, you can cook on it and heat your water and house , for the same wood, you can also burn come on it so it does not go out at night too
Me encanta,es preciosa!! muy acogedora❤❤
Y’all have done a beautiful job on the building of your yurt, absolutely great work. Your family is so precious, the love is infectious, I’m so glad I found y’all’s podcast its a blessing. ❤GOD BLESS all of you!!! Look forward to keeping up with y’all. Have a very Blessed Day.
Hi Dan! We are so glad you found us as well!! We hope you enjoy the journey ❤ God bless you as well!
It's very very beauty full thanks Love 💕 it
I'm glad you like it! We are thrilled with how it turned out!
Your home turned out very cozy and efficient. I love all the use of wood. The fence around the yurt is wonderful. I've never seen that before. I can't live without a washer and dryer. It's great it's still an option in case you want it. Best of luck with all your endeavors. Love your pets as well. Beautiful family!!
Thank you so much! We are thrill with how it all came together and has been an awesome home for us. It has been tough not having the washer and dryer for the last year and a half, but now that our log home is coming together I have been able to hook up our machines in the basement and can now wash clothes from home! Thanks for watching and commenting! Take care!
This is just so inviting and cozy ❤
Thank you! We are thrilled with how it all came together. We appreciate you watching!
Brook what makes a BEAUTIFUL home is the love that goes into it and from the video you and Chuck have a BEAUTIFUL home filled with LOVE!!!!
Thank you so much! We do have so much love happening in this yurt, more than we ever dreamed we would. We thought there would be a chance that moving to such a small space would create tension, but it has been quite the opposite! Thanks for watching and commenting!
how big is it? looks huge
It is 30 feet in diameter, about 705 sq feet!
You sure have done such an amazing job setting up and decorating your yurt! I will say, your yurt is the nicest one I’ve seen yet on TH-cam. I’m considering transitioning into yurt living when I sell my home in Japan and return to Canada. I would guess you must have taken years to get your yurt set up how it is now.
Thank you so much! I am so excited for you to possibly live in a yurt! We LOVE it! For Canada I would definitely get the highest insulation you can. A wood stove is awesome for heating it. Honestly, we got the yurt livable in 2 months. It took a day to construct the exterior and roof, then the rest of the time was building the interior walls. I hope you do it!
@@freedomranchhomestead7961 Thank you for your very positive energy and encouragement which really showed in your video! I’ve been debating whether to spend so much money on basically a tent structure (yurt) vs. building a traditional stick-frame, insulated cabin. The yurt is appealing primarily to save a lot of time and effort on construction, plus being able to live in what I perceive as a very calming, relaxing, aesthetically-pleasing round structure with a large, central round skylight to provide a sky view and let in natural light. My biggest concern is staying comfortably warm in the very cold winters in northern Canada 🇨🇦. If going the yurt route, the biggest job will be building the foundation and insulated subfloor and finished floor. I may be off grid relying on solar/wind/micro-hydro depending on access to utilities. It will be a huge transition for me since I’ve been in Japan over 12 years, so I’m taking time right now adjusting to the idea of future yurt life.
Can I ask what brand yurt this is
We purchased it from Blue Ridge Yurts in Floyd, VA.
Imago Structures yurts of 800 pieds carrés , in Québec
Awesome! What size yurt is this?
It is 30ft across, about 700 sq ft with seven foot side walls!
@@freedomranchhomestead7961 thanks!
What a way to live!!👍
It has been the biggest blessing for our family!
Add a few cotton balls with Vicks Vapor Rub on them where you don't want 🦨 to go on 😂
That is a fantastic suggestion!! Thank you 😊
So beautiful! What company did you get your yurt from?
Thank you! We used Blue Ridge Yurts, located in Floyd, VA
What about windy weather
We are tucked into some pine trees and don’t feel a thing!! We can hear the wind howling around us and we stay nice and cozy 😊
i think you all did a very nice job making the yurt homey and comfortable. lookingnforward to seeing more videos as spring arrives
Thank you Norm! I’m looking forward to Spring arriving so we can get back to work and make some progress on the barn, fencing and cabin! I’ll be sure to bring you up to date videos to enjoy 😊
7:40 ... is that a bear at the door ?
Incredible! I can't even hang a picture on the wall and you have built, outfitted and decorated your home from scratch. Absolutely amazing and beautiful! I'm curious, what is the ceiling height in the first floor bedroom and bathroom? And why did you opt out of installing a W/D?
Hi Trish!! It has been a true labor of love that has allowed me to get my creative juices flowing…can’t wait to see what happens with the cabin! The ceiling height is about 7’ tall. We decided not to have the W/D because we figured it was just temporary living for us (although we will be living here longer than anticipated since the cabin is taking longer…thank goodness we love it in here!). Once the cabin is ready we will have it in there and guest can come use it as needed. For now, a weekly laundromat trip to town does the trick!
@@freedomranchhomestead7961 Very cool! Can't wait to continue following along - and seeing the cabin come to life! You all are definitely living the dream!!
Wow Yurt is Awesome. So warm and homey, great job.
Thank you! It turned out better than we could have imagined!
Such a beautiful home you have created! Love your decor and use of space! Life goals!
Thank you so much! We are loving it here...much more so than we thought we would. It is a very cozy space and has brought our family closer together because we can't escape to separate rooms 🤪!
Beautiful! What is the size of this yurt??
Thank you!! It is 30' in diameter, about 704 sq ft, not including the loft (which doesn't have a lot of head room...perfect for snoozing in 😁)
@@freedomranchhomestead7961 thank you! I have been thinking of going 34’ but after seeing yours I’m going to stick w the 30’. There’s plenty of room and more room for the deck. I love how yours is wrap around. Did you get plans to build that?
Who’s singing in the intro? Does anyone know?
Sounds familiar.
Hi Kitty! I wish I could tell you who is singing in the intro. I get all my music from a copyright free web sire called epidemic sound. I do not keep the downloaded music, so I do not have the artists name anymore. I'm sorry!
I’m impressed ❤
Thank you!! It has been fun building our little home and quite an experience living in it.
How large or sq feet is the Yurt?
It is 15 feet across, a little over 705 sq ft (not including the loft)
It has to be 30 feet across.
Just amazing
Thank you!!
Very nice!
Very nice .. I would enjoy having you on a Live with me
Awesome! I saw your channel and like the idea of interviewing people to see how their tiny home works for them.
GREAT LOOKING HOME. I HAVEN'T RULED OUT A YURT FOR OUR OFF GRID HOMESTEAD YET. HOW DO YOU KEEP THE INSECTS OUT?
We love the yurt! As I me mentioned in your other comment, they really are not a problem, so long as you keep the door closed.
What do you do about bugs and spiders?
The same as you do in a typical home. They really don't have many access points, unless you leave the front door open or the dome.
Really cool. You guys live in it full time?
We do! We moved in before the interior walls were completed in September and have been working on it since. We are thrilled it is finally (almost) completed and we can relax in its coziness!
@@freedomranchhomestead7961 Good for you guys! This has been an idea in the back of my head as a more affordable way to get into a new house when I retire (haven't quite made it the wife's dream yet, lol).
How big is you Yurt?
What size are the those supporting logs holding up the loft up?
2x6 studs.
Beautiful yurt! ❤
Thank you!!
The biggest issue with Yurts is when it rains outside you are living inside of a drum. The beating sound even from a soft rain is intolerable
We didn’t find that to be a huge issue with our Yurt. Perhaps the extra insulation dampens the sound.
It could be noisy with heavy rain, but nothing that was unbearable for us!
Never heard of insulation ? , you can add sound proofing too but, as a person that comes from hurt dwellers , it's like living near a road , you learn to ignore it
Looks beautiful! What size is the yurt?
Thank you! It is 30ft
Precious, custom and cozy! Love every bit of it. Congratulations on such a huge payoff for all the hard work! 💖
Thank you Kate! We are so pleased with it all ❤️
Insulated sides & top I’m guessing, right?
yes, definitely insulted!
Like what you have done with it. What is the diameter of the yurt?
Thank you Sean! It is 15' across, 705 sq ft
@@freedomranchhomestead7961 thx much
OMG....One of the Prettiest Yurts I've ever seen....The wooden Shoes with plants in them..and the Chair in your Bedroom...you said you found them in a vintage shop in FLOYD? Floyd Va?< I ask because I live in Floyd Co Va.
Hi Donald! Thank you so much for your wonderful comments! Yes, Floyd VA (hello neighbor!) Such an awesome little town with incredible artistry and antiques. We are glad you are following along on our journey!
Beautiful. Sewage/drainage? Septic?
Thank you! We have septic.
What’s the heat pump brand? Also how far out is your bedroom wall vs bathroom wall? Thank you looks lovely
Heat pump is Hitachi. The walls are equal.
@@freedomranchhomestead7961
How far are the walls out 15ft?
Very cool 👍👍👍
Thank you!!
Nice
What is the diameter of the yurt?
It is 30'
Are there bugs that come in the chopped wood?
No bugs!
love how you have decorated
Thank you!!
Beautiful 😍
Thank you Carrie!
Beautiful home
Thank you 😊
Where does running water come from?
We have a spring box and the water is pumped up to the yurt and the log home.
Beautiful!!!
Thank you!!
Who is the yurt purchased from?
Blue Ridge Yurt in Floyd, VA. Highly recommend them!
What happens when high winds come?
We constructed the yurt inside the protection of white pines to protect from the wind. Also, because of the round shape the wind that does come in contact just blows around it.
Perhaps I missed the episode showing, but have you guys traditional electric then? I'm assuming.
Yes, we do have traditional electrical. In the log home we will do the same, but be set up on a generator as well and then eventually switch to solar for both places (that's what we hope for...all depends on the cost!)
Thanks for sharing... I enjoyed learning about your beautiful yurt. I almost want one! Lol🌿🕊
You should! It's an amazing way to live. It has definitely brought our family closer being in one main room!
how big is this yurt? 30 ft?
Yes, 30 ft, 705 sq ft
So strange timing! I’m in Raleigh and just got back from a bike workout at the Y 😊
Considering a yurt for central NC area
Small world! Which Y were you working out at? I used to teach indoor cycling in Wakefield. We love our yurt and would definitely recommend one (be sure to get a fan inside for those hot summer days!)
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Is this a 30ft yurt?
Yes, it is. 705 sq ft
Oh that chair was cross cut oak. You may want to strip the paint off someday. That is very valuable wood.
Good to know! I'm sure I will get tired of the paint and will restore it back to the wood one day in the future. It was quite a find for $20!
What size iz this yurt?
It is 30 feet in diameter, about 705 sqft.
Was that a black bear that came in view at the door? 😂
No but we have a lot on our property 😊
More than likely our large German Shepherd 🤪
What brand is this where did you purchase ty
It is made in Floyd, VA at Blue Ridge Yurts. They do an excellent job!
@@freedomranchhomestead7961 ty
WAY TOO MUCH STUFF!.
Great job. Please can I ask what the diameter of that yurt is ?
It is 30', about 705 sqft. Thanks for watching!