Wow what a amazing story! We are on the same path as you and your family. We currently live in the suburbs and are selling everything so that we can start a homestead in Idaho. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos! We can really relate to your story. Keep up the good work.
COME TO IDAHO!!!!! WE will keep you!!! LOL Good luck on your journey!!! and you get to leave the RATS!!! YELLOWSTONE!! YOU NEED TO VISIT YELLOWSTONE!!! It's a beautiful trailer! ~Trish
Every place I lived including an old trailer had a name to remember, however humble, because it was home and to some extent like family, not an inanimate object. It deserved a name because it offered shelter, privacy and protection from the elements and other varmints. The Trailer was Silver Bullet. Being in the future you guys will be a modern day Odysseus spending several years trying to find your Shangri-La with many adventures along the way. There will be a special moment in Illinois when history becomes very personal and close for you all. We enjoy it all. Thank you for keeping us on the ride.
YOU SHOULD LOOK at coming to OREGON!!! Gorgeous areas... rivers to fish, rivers to raft... Beauty is all around... who knows... You may fall in love with the state ... and we can be neighbors!
We've thought about Oregon! We will actually be up there in August for the Mother Earth News fair, and then will travel up that way again on our Journey. All the pictures I've seen have been absolutely beautiful!
This sounds like a dream but how di you afford this? Travel...food... campsites...gas...fixing stuff that breaks...etc...I just watched your most recent video where you found your homestead...new subscriber :)
Y'all have a busy year of renovating and planning ahead. Crazy is up for interpretation... what a family experience you'll be on. And, as far as your landing place, you'll know when you get there. Will say though, Kentucky makes for some pretty amazing living... but we may be partial. 😉
We will be checking out Kentucky for sure!! It will be a crazy year getting ready, and it will both be the longest and shortest year leading up to it! :)
You should check out the channel Knorpp and South. They spent a year and a half with their family of 11 traveling the US and are now getting ready to head to Europe.
..still holding out on watchin'youalls newer/st videos.. cause I'd like to travel this "road" and follow along in a sequential way.... excited...(SO excited) to follow along....☮️&❤️ hollar family
If you go to Northeast Florida, you should visit St. Augustine. Oldest city, numerous historic locations to see. Take the red trolley tour, go to St George St., play on the beach, excellent restaurants everywhere, and Marineland is kid friendly. Also Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is very cool. They have live mermaid shows, boat tours, animal shows......., same with Silver Springs outside of Ocala. Glass bottom boat tours, animal shows, live music...... In Palatka, is Ravine Gardens. The Keys are amazing, but expensive. I would look up state parks, for each state. It is not, as expensive, to stay in those, and they usually have something fun and cheap associated with them. How fun!!
Good for all of you! What an adventure is ahead of you. Idaho is a beautiful state. My dad lived in Garden Valley. It's in the mountains above Meridian/Boise. His property was on the river and there were many humming birds! I loved visiting when he lived there. You will find the right place to live.
Wow! The absolute beginning...in California. My church wants to do a minor Reno, putting up a wall to replace a slider inside the house....$20,000 in permits. I won't be here for long!
I'm so excited for you guys. I traveled the US for 2 years working when I was 18/19 and had a lot of time to see the sights. I'm so glad I did. Nothing will compare to what you're about to do. Of course you have to come to GA!!! :)
Well, of course, you have to visit us and Rosie at Wholesome roots. North GA is my favorite area. I love the mountains and the serenity. Helen is a great place to camp and hike. There's so many great places here.
I havevtried to get out since 2013 and knew ( laughing ) whete we were hoing back east. Struggles with matters and Never was able to get moved. Everything happens for a reason and your children will love life and grow by these choices.
How funny! This is exactly what we want to do. My husband has a very location dependent job, and until we figure out another income,we have to stay where we are. But it's always in the back of my mind. Always. Good luck on your journey!!
thank you. In 5 years we plan to do a 6 month through hike of the Appalachian Trail. Can't wait! I.am excited for your family. The work thing really hits close to home with me. My guy worked 178 hours in two weeks time. He works a lot and missed out on so much. I dont want him chained to this job. Time is precious. I look forward to watching your journey :)
An ADVENTURE of a lifetime! You are NOT crazy... You just have figured out that your lives do NOT have to look like the average family... Live to work kinda life... That is not living... YOU ARE COURAGEOUS and you will be rewarded for your bravery... Time is now! You are just the kind of people who will be showing others HOW amazing life IS ! SOOOO very happy for you! I already feel attached to your family and I just found your channel today
Love watching you two on this journey that will change your family's life dramatically. Ben, your hair goes out really quickly buddy and your beard as well. You look older with a beard. I'm envious Look at my profile picture and you'll see why. Lol.
Just found you on arts & bris channel. Hi from me to you. Its raining here in the uk! No surprise there! Will follow your story! Happy to meet you. It reminds me of Justin rohdes trip around the states. Xx
Holy cow. So exciting, I'm happy for your family! Don't worry about the people who call you crazy, just do it. I follow several full-time RV travel channels, as that's my 2nd favorite thing to see people doing other than homesteading. Such a great idea to see the country and then decide where to settle down, and you've got to a whole year to plan. A channel up in Canada started out traveling as A Guy A Girl And A Campervan, and now they're starting a homestead - Back To Reality. Lots of families are out there doing it, and it has to be such an incredible experience for kids too. My video later today might interest you (shameless plug) about WWOOFing. Perhaps you could stay at a few homesteads on your journey...
Peoria Dude thank you for the encouragement! I'll be checking out their channel, and your video today! I love the idea of WOOFing, we'll be looking into that - and hopefully helping out our fellow vloggers too!
First vlog ever (which is terrible 🙈) you can find at the bottom of the videos list, or in the “Whole lot of Hollar’s” playlist. Our animals found new homes, and are super happy!
Woo hoo. Super jealous. If you are not already follow "less junk more journey" on youtube. They live in a camper with a 3 year old and travel all over. Excellent videos...
You guys rock! My wife and I lived in northern California for 3 years and left for what seems to be the same reasons as you. We moved out here to south central Tennessee and the savings between a lower mortgage payment on 15 acres w/beautiful home vs. rent in a tiny shack in Napa Valley; no more out of control water bills since we now have wells; gas at just 55-60% of CA prices; food and dining out costs at 50% less; NO STATE INCOME TAX; much lower property taxes, etc we saved at least $20K per year. It is SO beautiful out here, make sure you take HWY 64 across the bottom of the state vs. I-40 and you'll see what I mean. Contact Justin Rhodes and look at his VLOG if you haven't already - he and his wife just hit all 50 States with their 4 kids and I'm sure they have a ton of lessons learned that will make your adventure that much better. Best of luck to you all and I look forward to following you on your journey! #WhackAdoodle!
Thanks so much for all the great advice and pointers Robert!! We will definitely check out your part of the world once we're out that direction. We do follow the Rhodes, and I've already been asking Rebecca so many questions on how to do this haha! Thanks again for watching. ~Meg
Hi I'm new and cuz i kinda like your channel i subscribed. So cool your taken the big leep. I'm doing the same. I'm also getting use to looking at codes and regulations in each state. the ordnance oh ya its plentiful in many states so be careful you don't land in another strict state cuz they are adding more reductions every year. Best i can figure is a leanyent state will take longer to become ridiculous. Lol your already haven fun lol glad to meet you
Good to meet you too!! So glad to have you along with us. :) We've been looking into other state regulations, since we know what we DON'T want to deal with! It's definitely getting harder to live this life. So fun that you're on the same path we are! I hope you're able to find a "free" state to build your dream!
That's so true, and something we've found out here in Southern California! We don't get much rain, and that's one of our goals for moving - to find more water!
I know this post is quite old.. but think you will get the response anyway. If you come through Memphis.. Please please please.. skip Graceland.. (unless you think Elvis is a deity), Civil Rights Museum much better and educational. (Oh, and I'm just across the river in Arkansas.. you'll have a local contact if needed. )
Yeah, it's just like really expensive and it's just a house from the 60s, I grew up with some of the same appliances. Had a guy from Scotland stay with me a couple days, was busking his way across the U.S. playing bagpipes for a charity back home (I'm a part time piper so..) He was adamant about going, then was disappointed. Good for Cult of Elvis members only. Other than that.. there is a zoo, Children's Museum, The Mississippi of course, a Bass Pro shop in this huge metal pyramid (used to be a sports coliseum), several community gardens under the "Memphis Tilth" umbrella with associated efforts. not sure what else might be somewhat interesting. Some local micro-breweries...
Great Decision! Now I pray that you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You are both a beautiful couple with wonderful kids. Have a Wonderful & Blessed Day!
wow, I'm watching this today knowing you bought your homestead finally. what excitement you guys felt. congratulations on your journey
YAY! You'll have great fun and no doubt, will get lots of offers for you to visit your fellow vloggers.
We're so excited to meet everyone! TH-cam has been a wonderful community so far!
I am excited for your journey! Can't wait to put you to work on our Homestead, I mean, have you visit us! lol! love it!
Umm, duh!! We will help you plant all those goodies and weed that garden!! ;)
Wow what a amazing story! We are on the same path as you and your family. We currently live in the suburbs and are selling everything so that we can start a homestead in Idaho. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos! We can really relate to your story. Keep up the good work.
I love to hear that!! I hope you can start that homestead soon!! ❤
COME TO IDAHO!!!!! WE will keep you!!! LOL Good luck on your journey!!! and you get to leave the RATS!!! YELLOWSTONE!! YOU NEED TO VISIT YELLOWSTONE!!! It's a beautiful trailer! ~Trish
You should already know you're on our list!!! ;) And Yellowstone too haha!!
Every place I lived including an old trailer had a name to remember, however humble, because it was home and to some extent like family, not an inanimate object. It deserved a name because it offered shelter, privacy and protection from the elements and other varmints. The Trailer was Silver Bullet. Being in the future you guys will be a modern day Odysseus spending several years trying to find your Shangri-La with many adventures along the way. There will be a special moment in Illinois when history becomes very personal and close for you all. We enjoy it all. Thank you for keeping us on the ride.
Good for you on getting out of California! Hope you guys have the year of your life!
Thank you! I think we will! :)
YOU SHOULD LOOK at coming to OREGON!!! Gorgeous areas... rivers to fish, rivers to raft... Beauty is all around...
who knows... You may fall in love with the state ... and we can be neighbors!
We've thought about Oregon! We will actually be up there in August for the Mother Earth News fair, and then will travel up that way again on our Journey. All the pictures I've seen have been absolutely beautiful!
New subscriber, Saw you on the FB group Small youtube homesteaders. I pray you enjoy your new journey!!!!
Thank you so much! Glad to have you along with us. :)
This sounds like a dream but how di you afford this? Travel...food... campsites...gas...fixing stuff that breaks...etc...I just watched your most recent video where you found your homestead...new subscriber :)
🙂. Come to S E Tennessee! Telico Plains is beautiful. It screams homesteading here! ⛰🌲🌳🐖🐄🐐🐓🏡🌳🌲⛰
I'm so excited to see that part of the country!
I love it!! How awesome for you and your kids!! You are always welcome here!!
You were one of the first people we put on our map! :)
Y'all have a busy year of renovating and planning ahead. Crazy is up for interpretation... what a family experience you'll be on. And, as far as your landing place, you'll know when you get there. Will say though, Kentucky makes for some pretty amazing living... but we may be partial. 😉
We will be checking out Kentucky for sure!! It will be a crazy year getting ready, and it will both be the longest and shortest year leading up to it! :)
That's a big step and I wish you a safe and happy journey.🙃💚
Thank you!!
You guys should check out Tennessee! Ive live here for 25 years pretty nice! great for homesteaders!
It’s on our map! Any place in particular you think we should check out?
You should check out the channel Knorpp and South. They spent a year and a half with their family of 11 traveling the US and are now getting ready to head to Europe.
You're the second one to suggest them - we'll check them out!
..still holding out on watchin'youalls newer/st videos.. cause I'd like to travel this "road" and follow along in a sequential way.... excited...(SO excited) to follow along....☮️&❤️ hollar family
If you go to Northeast Florida, you should visit St. Augustine. Oldest city, numerous historic locations to see. Take the red trolley tour, go to St George St., play on the beach, excellent restaurants everywhere, and Marineland is kid friendly. Also Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is very cool. They have live mermaid shows, boat tours, animal shows......., same with Silver Springs outside of Ocala. Glass bottom boat tours, animal shows, live music...... In Palatka, is Ravine Gardens. The Keys are amazing, but expensive. I would look up state parks, for each state. It is not, as expensive, to stay in those, and they usually have something fun and cheap associated with them. How fun!!
Wow, this is SO helpful THANK YOU! These are all amazing suggestions! ~Meg
We are proud of you for going for your dream. Go for it.
Thank you! We can't wait to get started!
Good for all of you! What an adventure is ahead of you. Idaho is a beautiful state. My dad lived in Garden Valley. It's in the mountains above Meridian/Boise. His property was on the river and there were many humming birds! I loved visiting when he lived there. You will find the right place to live.
That sounds beautiful!! We will have to look around that area. :) ~Meg
You can look online at the area by going to: gvchamber.org I glanced at the website and it looks like there is lots of information.
Wow! The absolute beginning...in California. My church wants to do a minor Reno, putting up a wall to replace a slider inside the house....$20,000 in permits. I won't be here for long!
More power to you! Hope it works out fabulously for the family!
Chuck
Thanks Chuck!
Looking in reverse as you are now home. Great journey start and such a good thing.
be sure to stop by east TN. tri-cities area. we love it here
Lots of people have suggested TN. We'll be sure to take a good long look around!
I LOVE YOU GUYS!! I pray you find exactly what you are looking for and can continue to bloom and grow as a family!
Thank you!! ❤️
Good for you guys, thats gonna be so fun, cant wait to see the videos from your adventure
Thank you!
I'm so excited for you guys. I traveled the US for 2 years working when I was 18/19 and had a lot of time to see the sights. I'm so glad I did. Nothing will compare to what you're about to do. Of course you have to come to GA!!! :)
Georgia was one of the first places on our list!! Anywhere in particular you suggest checking out?
Well, of course, you have to visit us and Rosie at Wholesome roots. North GA is my favorite area. I love the mountains and the serenity. Helen is a great place to camp and hike. There's so many great places here.
Of COURSE we'll be visiting you and Rose! GA is one of the top stops on our list, we've wanted to see it for years!
Good for you - do it while you're young !!!
That was our thought! Might as well do while the driving won't kill us. :)
I havevtried to get out since 2013 and knew ( laughing ) whete we were hoing back east. Struggles with matters and Never was able to get moved. Everything happens for a reason and your children will love life and grow by these choices.
How funny! This is exactly what we want to do. My husband has a very location dependent job, and until we figure out another income,we have to stay where we are. But it's always in the back of my mind. Always. Good luck on your journey!!
I hope you'll be able to find something soon! Just the planning of this adventure has been so freeing!
I absolutely love this. This is what I want for my family.
Brandi I hope you are able to do it one day!!
thank you. In 5 years we plan to do a 6 month through hike of the Appalachian Trail. Can't wait! I.am excited for your family. The work thing really hits close to home with me. My guy worked 178 hours in two weeks time. He works a lot and missed out on so much. I dont want him chained to this job. Time is precious. I look forward to watching your journey :)
An ADVENTURE of a lifetime! You are NOT crazy... You just have figured out that your lives do NOT have to look like the average family... Live to work kinda life... That is not living... YOU ARE COURAGEOUS and you will be rewarded for your bravery... Time is now! You are just the kind of people who will be showing others HOW amazing life IS !
SOOOO very happy for you! I already feel attached to your family and I just found your channel today
Oh goodness, thank you! I appreciate your encouragement so much! ~Meg
I'm gonna go back and watch from there very beginning.
#BingeWatching
Hurry back but be safe! You have a homestead waiting for you! 🎊🎉🥬🎈😇
Oh what a wonderful video! Great thoughts :) very well said :)
Thank you Miss Judy!
Love watching you two on this journey that will change your family's life dramatically. Ben, your hair goes out really quickly buddy and your beard as well. You look older with a beard. I'm envious Look at my profile picture and you'll see why. Lol.
Just found you on arts & bris channel. Hi from me to you. Its raining here in the uk! No surprise there! Will follow your story! Happy to meet you. It reminds me of Justin rohdes trip around the states. Xx
Thanks for joining us! We’re so glad to have you. ❤️
Sounds like a good plan! I hear Virginia is a nice place to settle down (I may be a little biased though lol).
We will definitely be checking out Virginia!! :)
Holy cow. So exciting, I'm happy for your family! Don't worry about the people who call you crazy, just do it. I follow several full-time RV travel channels, as that's my 2nd favorite thing to see people doing other than homesteading. Such a great idea to see the country and then decide where to settle down, and you've got to a whole year to plan.
A channel up in Canada started out traveling as A Guy A Girl And A Campervan, and now they're starting a homestead - Back To Reality. Lots of families are out there doing it, and it has to be such an incredible experience for kids too. My video later today might interest you (shameless plug) about WWOOFing. Perhaps you could stay at a few homesteads on your journey...
Peoria Dude Great idea to WOOF Peoria! We are totally having them here to work! They already agreed! lol!
Awesome. Man, I just love all the great homesteaders on TH-cam when they're helping each other out.
Girl, we are TOTALLY coming to help you out.... if I get to snuggle the goats. ;)
Peoria Dude thank you for the encouragement! I'll be checking out their channel, and your video today! I love the idea of WOOFing, we'll be looking into that - and hopefully helping out our fellow vloggers too!
Wack a doodle!! Woohoo!! Go for it! Very scary but oh how much fun it will be??
It's going to be AMAZING!! :D
YES IT IS!! I cannot wait for your videos on the road. ;)
I am sorry you are having trobul on your trip hope you make it home ?
We will! Just a bit slower than we thought. 😉
Was wondering what you did with your animals?? Where would I find your first vlog??
First vlog ever (which is terrible 🙈) you can find at the bottom of the videos list, or in the “Whole lot of Hollar’s” playlist. Our animals found new homes, and are super happy!
I think this is a wonderful idea! Sell the house and get outta there! What to visit? All your favorite TH-cam homesteaders!
Yes, of course!! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone in person!
You two are so cute.
Thank you ❤️
yall come to cameron n-c- and visit or mack it you homesteead i no yall will love it.!!
Cloudcroft N,M
We will be making a stop there! :)
FINALLY!!! Ok.... now I'll watch it!! lol
Go for it n God bless
Thank you! ❤
Woo hoo. Super jealous. If you are not already follow "less junk more journey" on youtube. They live in a camper with a 3 year old and travel all over. Excellent videos...
Awesome, we'll go follow them now! Thanks! :)
You guys rock! My wife and I lived in northern California for 3 years and left for what seems to be the same reasons as you. We moved out here to south central Tennessee and the savings between a lower mortgage payment on 15 acres w/beautiful home vs. rent in a tiny shack in Napa Valley; no more out of control water bills since we now have wells; gas at just 55-60% of CA prices; food and dining out costs at 50% less; NO STATE INCOME TAX; much lower property taxes, etc we saved at least $20K per year. It is SO beautiful out here, make sure you take HWY 64 across the bottom of the state vs. I-40 and you'll see what I mean. Contact Justin Rhodes and look at his VLOG if you haven't already - he and his wife just hit all 50 States with their 4 kids and I'm sure they have a ton of lessons learned that will make your adventure that much better. Best of luck to you all and I look forward to following you on your journey! #WhackAdoodle!
Thanks so much for all the great advice and pointers Robert!! We will definitely check out your part of the world once we're out that direction. We do follow the Rhodes, and I've already been asking Rebecca so many questions on how to do this haha! Thanks again for watching. ~Meg
Either Texas or Oklahoma u can find more bang for ur buck I did it from California now I’m in Texas just go for it God bless
We've heard a lot of good things about Texas and Oklahoma! I can't wait to see them. ~Meg
What did you guys do before you quit?
are you going to visit canada at all if so go too Algonquin park its totally awesome and fantastic
Sadly no, we didn’t get our passports before we left. But we wish we had now!
I knew, lol!
Hi I'm new and cuz i kinda like your channel i subscribed. So cool your taken the big leep. I'm doing the same. I'm also getting use to looking at codes and regulations in each state. the ordnance oh ya its plentiful in many states so be careful you don't land in another strict state cuz they are adding more reductions every year. Best i can figure is a leanyent state will take longer to become ridiculous. Lol your already haven fun lol glad to meet you
Good to meet you too!! So glad to have you along with us. :) We've been looking into other state regulations, since we know what we DON'T want to deal with! It's definitely getting harder to live this life. So fun that you're on the same path we are! I hope you're able to find a "free" state to build your dream!
Where ever you go be mindful of rain fall. Hard to farm with out it so don't discount the Eastern US.
That's so true, and something we've found out here in Southern California! We don't get much rain, and that's one of our goals for moving - to find more water!
Watch less junk, more journey's you tube channel. They have so many ideas about traveling in an RV. Good luck!
I know this post is quite old.. but think you will get the response anyway. If you come through Memphis.. Please please please.. skip Graceland.. (unless you think Elvis is a deity), Civil Rights Museum much better and educational. (Oh, and I'm just across the river in Arkansas.. you'll have a local contact if needed. )
Well we DON’T think he’s a deity lol. So we are good there!
Yeah, it's just like really expensive and it's just a house from the 60s, I grew up with some of the same appliances. Had a guy from Scotland stay with me a couple days, was busking his way across the U.S. playing bagpipes for a charity back home (I'm a part time piper so..) He was adamant about going, then was disappointed. Good for Cult of Elvis members only. Other than that.. there is a zoo, Children's Museum, The Mississippi of course, a Bass Pro shop in this huge metal pyramid (used to be a sports coliseum), several community gardens under the "Memphis Tilth" umbrella with associated efforts. not sure what else might be somewhat interesting. Some local micro-breweries...
Great Decision! Now I pray that you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You are both a beautiful couple with wonderful kids. Have a Wonderful & Blessed Day!
So super excited for you guys!! ☺️💗💗💗 And yes, you may be crazy! 😉🙈😁
Way to go get your dreams! 🙌
But the good kind of crazy, right?? ;)
Of course! 😁🌺
Where in California do you live?
We're in Southern California, about 2 hours north of L.A.