My trips to Maine to look at properties and cabins have helped me decide what I need. I have been working on my list, paying off all debt, and saving money. My list feels like a work in progress, lol. I feel I have two paths to choose from, so now I am thinking that through. Thanks for the videos, they are helping.
We are going the slow route, property is paid for and now beginning to build our big cabin and infrastructure. So now we make the trip once or twice a month from ct to maine...love the channel guys!
We are from Ma and just bought a place in the central highlands and are doing the same thing. I am up here minimum two weeks a month. Hoping to be here permanently by the end of summer in 2025.
I took a look at the land prices in ME, where Jason and Jen lives at, and the prices are very very reasonable around 20k to 40K for simply a wooded lot, with some acreage. No water, no power hookups, just raw land. I can't imagine the cost alone to drill water, power hook ups, clearing land and getting your home brought in or built on site. Once it is done, I would not be surprised if the value of your home and property will reach 100K or more.
Love the "Back in the Woodshed Q and A's!" video!!!!!!! Keep 'em coming! It's an adventure and learning on the fly when you decided to move and live in ME!
We did a lot so the same research as well when we were looking to homestead in Maine! You’re right plans don’t always go as scheduled. But this lifestyle is worth it.!!
Firewood seems like the background for a lot of your activities in Maine. As usual, informative and useful. Your channel to me feels like Proverbs 15:22: "Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed". Thanks for advising us.
Thank you for sharing 😊 I get excited to do videos like this when I’m working firewood. Stacking firewood can be cumbersome. Thank you for the support! 😊
Thank you Jason! It’s videos like this, that is so beneficial and helpful for many. I follow quite a few channels to hone in on what I want to do, when the time comes. (Unfortunately, 5-8 years is the likely timeline). I’ve got a decent roadmap in my head, just need to put pen to paper, outline in detail, and follow through in the necessary steps. My son and I will more than likely be heading up that way in July for a week of camping, hiking, and exploring the area, to make sure that’s what we want!
Sounds like you’ve done your homework! So happy to hear you have a plan, and 5-8 years is not that far away. Keep your dream alive and we wish you the very best on your journey! 😊
I new I wanted to move to the NE. Looked at many places in VT and NH and all were junk or out of my price range. When my Maine home popped up I new right away. Not perfect but livable and I could make it into what I wanted within my budget. Now that I have it the way I want it, my health is failing. Guess I needed to start sooner.
glad i grew up doing this so not much new but we had to move cause where i was born turned into vacation home land and forced us out, moved to farmland 110 miles north never looked back even tried buisnesnes there but couldnt stand the moveins good for you
Thank you for sharing your story! 😊 I think moving into the lifestyle presents many challenges that need to be unpacked and dealt with. Figuring out where to go is just one. Thank you for your support! 😊
New Sub: Great video ! I went 100% off grid 11 years ago :) I start small with very little money & made it work for me, But yes a lot of planning & knowing what your ok with doing without :) Love the life would never go back 👍, You have an awesome little homestead it's a lot of work to get where your at ! Awesome tips , Happy New Year !!
So glad you found us! It's great to hear from someone who's been living off grid for so long! We appreciate your kind words, support and encouragement! Have a Happy New Year! 😊
If TH-cam channel Farmhouse Diaries is near-ish to you nowadays, maybe you could visit their horses. I’m sure there’s lots to learn, including having large animals in your weather.
hmmm, did i hear that throat still being raspy, ? great job describing the detail that goes into planning a life changing adventure, i would think being emotionaly mature with a healthy sense of humor is needed as well cause mother nature will kick ya when ya least expect it, and only the "hmmm, what could i use this for? will survive it...i see 50's here with a full day of rain for monday. ughhh.
Hi Jason n Jen, Here’s a deep hard question that you really have to think on it a minute, 😜 If,,,now that’s a “if” you guys lived in the country in Chicago, on a farm or something like a farm, where you could do and build whatever you wanted to build it up exactly the way you wanted it to be, shoot even pee off your porch, front n back!! Do you think yall still would have wanted to move and live off grid in Maine? If is such a huge word to be so little, but it makes me wonder if you guys would have chosen this dream! I know it can work, y’all are proving it, I had an uncle who started with a large amount of acreage (100 acres off grid) He built from ground up, they were in their late 20’s when they started and died in their late 80’s on that same property. I’ve told you about him before, but it worked for them, I think they got electric in their 50’s. lol Stay healthy, warm and God Bless ❤
Hi Pam!👋 That’s kind of a hard question. The taxes in Illinois are ridiculous. Their building codes and all the permits we would have to pay for are way too expensive. Now you know we would love to be closer to the kids and grandkids but that being said…we love our life here. The land, the neighbors (which we never had neighbors like this in Illinois), the freedom, etc. This life is challenging and it is hard but we love where we are and how we are living. Let us bring the kids and grandkids out here and our life would be perfect. Even when we go to visit we can’t wait to get home. (Hiding the grandkids in our suitcase of course!) Hope that answers your question! Have a great week and a Happy New Year!! God bless! ♥️🙏♥️
Fine tutorial, well done. BUTT the $$$$ for all the tractors, tools, vehicles, structures, livestock, off grid tech, some expensive for us. Works for you and successful. Good luck.
We couldn’t agree more. This lifestyle isn’t cheap but I think some folks have a struggle getting started. There are a lot of ways to get started and ours is just one. Thank you for sharing and for your support! 😊
@@HanbleceyaRanch We had rules when retiring in 2000. NO DEBT. Woodlot for heat.Enough land to insulate from neighbors. No tourist destination. That was it. We got power since "back to the land". "prepper stuff", or "off grid" was not us. Got what we wanted with some effort, work, intelligence. Two wood stoves, some rarely used backup for winter trips ( plumbing protection). One way to do it. Went to CLP school for chainsaw smarts. One ATV, welded trailer, good saws. She said "You want a +/- $50,000 tractor or do you want overseas travel " like Bhutan. Bhutan, Antarctica, N.Z., Europe, Patagonia. And a boat. No choice. Done.
Good info and well organized. Gotta have that plan!😁
Thanks! We completely agree!!👍
My trips to Maine to look at properties and cabins have helped me decide what I need. I have been working on my list, paying off all debt, and saving money. My list feels like a work in progress, lol. I feel I have two paths to choose from, so now I am thinking that through. Thanks for the videos, they are helping.
So happy to hear that!! We know you’ll find your forever home soon. We’re rooting for you! 😊
We spent the better part of 15 years looking before I could get the Mrs to commit.
We are going the slow route, property is paid for and now beginning to build our big cabin and infrastructure. So now we make the trip once or twice a month from ct to maine...love the channel guys!
We are from Ma and just bought a place in the central highlands and are doing the same thing. I am up here minimum two weeks a month. Hoping to be here permanently by the end of summer in 2025.
@THEL0G1CAL1 same here. Right in the middle of maine!
I took a look at the land prices in ME, where Jason and Jen lives at, and the prices are very very reasonable around 20k to 40K for simply a wooded lot, with some acreage. No water, no power hookups, just raw land. I can't imagine the cost alone to drill water, power hook ups, clearing land and getting your home brought in or built on site. Once it is done, I would not be surprised if the value of your home and property will reach 100K or more.
Sounds like you have it figured out for you and we are so happy for you! We appreciate you sharing! Thank you for the support 😊
Love the "Back in the Woodshed Q and A's!" video!!!!!!! Keep 'em coming! It's an adventure and learning on the fly when you decided to move and live in ME!
Thanks! We're glad you enjoy the Q&A's. We do too! 😊
We did a lot so the same research as well when we were looking to homestead in Maine! You’re right plans don’t always go as scheduled. But this lifestyle is worth it.!!
It’s a very rewarding but challenging journey, one that we feel blessed to have had the opportunity to live, as I know you are too! 😊
Firewood seems like the background for a lot of your activities in Maine. As usual, informative and useful. Your channel to me feels like Proverbs 15:22: "Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed". Thanks for advising us.
Thank you for sharing 😊 I get excited to do videos like this when I’m working firewood. Stacking firewood can be cumbersome. Thank you for the support! 😊
Awesome informative video, thank you 🙏
We are glad you found it helpful! 😊
Thank you Jason! It’s videos like this, that is so beneficial and helpful for many. I follow quite a few channels to hone in on what I want to do, when the time comes. (Unfortunately, 5-8 years is the likely timeline). I’ve got a decent roadmap in my head, just need to put pen to paper, outline in detail, and follow through in the necessary steps. My son and I will more than likely be heading up that way in July for a week of camping, hiking, and exploring the area, to make sure that’s what we want!
That's a good plan! Check out the areas you are interested in.
Sounds like you’ve done your homework! So happy to hear you have a plan, and 5-8 years is not that far away. Keep your dream alive and we wish you the very best on your journey! 😊
I new I wanted to move to the NE. Looked at many places in VT and NH and all were junk or out of my price range. When my Maine home popped up I new right away. Not perfect but livable and I could make it into what I wanted within my budget. Now that I have it the way I want it, my health is failing. Guess I needed to start sooner.
We are so sorry to hear about your health. We’ll keep you in our thoughts as you manage that. Thank you for sharing 😊
I'll be praying for you. Welcome home to Maine
Thanks!😊
glad i grew up doing this so not much new but we had to move cause where i was born turned into vacation home land and forced us out, moved to farmland 110 miles north never looked back even tried buisnesnes there but couldnt stand the moveins good for you
Thank you for sharing your story! 😊 I think moving into the lifestyle presents many challenges that need to be unpacked and dealt with. Figuring out where to go is just one. Thank you for your support! 😊
New Sub: Great video ! I went 100% off grid 11 years ago :) I start small with very little money & made it work for me, But yes a lot of planning & knowing what your ok with doing without :) Love the life would never go back 👍, You have an awesome little homestead it's a lot of work to get where your at ! Awesome tips , Happy New Year !!
So glad you found us! It's great to hear from someone who's been living off grid for so long! We appreciate your kind words, support and encouragement! Have a Happy New Year! 😊
Very helpful video.
Glad to hear that! 😊
Good stuff, brother ! 😎👍
Appreciate you, brother! 👍
First step is living it, second step is making it what you want
I can see how that might work for someone too, thank you for sharing 😊
If TH-cam channel Farmhouse Diaries is near-ish to you nowadays, maybe you could visit their horses. I’m sure there’s lots to learn, including having large animals in your weather.
Thank you for the tip, we’ll look into it. Thank you for the support 😊
Awesome ! Great advice , thanks for sharing ! 🇨🇦
We're glad you found the advice helpful! 😊
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How much fire wood do you go through in a season? I just stacked five cords here in the central highlands.
We go through approximately 3 cord a season.
hmmm, did i hear that throat still being raspy, ? great job describing the detail that goes into planning a life changing adventure, i would think being emotionaly mature with a healthy sense of humor is needed as well cause mother nature will kick ya when ya least expect it, and only the "hmmm, what could i use this for? will survive it...i see 50's here with a full day of rain for monday. ughhh.
Unfortunately it is… 😭 but it’s getting better! Your feedback is spot on, appreciate you sharing it! 😊
Hi Jason n Jen,
Here’s a deep hard question that you really have to think on it a minute, 😜
If,,,now that’s a “if” you guys lived in the country in Chicago, on a farm or
something like a farm, where you could do and build whatever you wanted to
build it up exactly the way you wanted it to be, shoot even pee off your porch,
front n back!! Do you think yall
still would have wanted to move and live off grid in Maine? If is such a huge
word to be so little, but it makes me wonder if you guys would have chosen this
dream! I know it can work, y’all are proving it, I had an uncle who started with
a large amount of acreage (100 acres off grid) He built from ground up, they were in
their late 20’s when they started and died in their late 80’s on that same property.
I’ve told you about him before, but it worked for them, I think they got electric in
their 50’s. lol
Stay healthy, warm and God Bless ❤
Hi Pam!👋
That’s kind of a hard question.
The taxes in Illinois are ridiculous. Their building codes and all the permits we would have to pay for are way too expensive. Now you know we would love to be closer to the kids and grandkids but that being said…we love our life here. The land, the neighbors (which we never had neighbors like this in Illinois), the freedom, etc. This life is challenging and it is hard but we love where we are and how we are living. Let us bring the kids and grandkids out here and our life would be perfect. Even when we go to visit we can’t wait to get home. (Hiding the grandkids in our suitcase of course!) Hope that answers your question! Have a great week and a Happy New Year!! God bless! ♥️🙏♥️
Buy the land, 10 years later move onto the land, save a few more bucks and...freedom!@
That’s a viable option too! Thanks for the comment 😊
200k
It could very well be…or maybe not 🤷♂️ Thanks for the comment! 😊
Fine tutorial, well done. BUTT the $$$$ for all the tractors, tools, vehicles, structures, livestock, off grid tech, some expensive for us. Works for you and successful. Good luck.
We couldn’t agree more. This lifestyle isn’t cheap but I think some folks have a struggle getting started. There are a lot of ways to get started and ours is just one. Thank you for sharing and for your support! 😊
@@HanbleceyaRanch We had rules when retiring in 2000. NO DEBT. Woodlot for heat.Enough land to insulate from neighbors.
No tourist destination. That was it. We got power since "back to the land". "prepper stuff", or "off grid" was not us. Got what we wanted with some effort, work, intelligence.
Two wood stoves, some rarely used backup for winter trips ( plumbing protection). One way to do it. Went to CLP school for chainsaw smarts. One ATV, welded trailer, good saws. She said "You want a +/- $50,000 tractor or do you want overseas travel " like Bhutan. Bhutan, Antarctica, N.Z., Europe, Patagonia. And a boat. No choice. Done.