Building a Homestead from Scratch | How I know It’ll Work
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มิ.ย. 2019
- Everyone thought they were crazy, but the Hollars had to quit their job and “normal” life in California in order to save their family. After an epic search through 46 states they settle in western North Carolina. NOW, other TH-cam homesteaders throw a Demolition party, and get Stuff done.
Follow the Hollar’s Adventures, here: bit.ly/HollarHomestead
Other Homestead TH-camr’s there:
the Fit Farmer: bit.ly/theFitFarmer
Honey Tree Farm: bit.ly/HoneyTreeFarm
Sow the Land: bit.ly/SowtheLand
the Fundamental Home: bit.ly/theFundamentalHome
Art and Bri: bit.ly/ArtandBri
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Small farmers in ireland have being organising mehil groups for hundreds of years. Basically 1 day a month all your neighbouring farmers come to your land and help you do what projects you want and you then all go to their land another day and pay them back with your time on their projects and so on. Great idea for building small farms and communities.
It amazes me that there is still people willing to help others. Gives me hope in humanity. If I was near there I would of came to help.
This is a beautiful video.
Meg and Ben remind me of that rare couple on an HGTV show who can actually see the potential in the bones of a home instead of picking apart every little detail. Glass half full, every time.
Justin you always bring so much beauty into these types of vlogs. Beautiful narration of what Meg and Ben are trying to do!
You've added the sweet sweet element of this homesteading journey for Ben and Meg......the emotional part that touches our hearts. I feel very involved with them thru your video.......you drew me in to them.
I love the fact that homesteaders youtubers can come together and create such a great community and help one another.
Thank you for helping the Hollar family. wonderful young couple.
This is how I know, fo sho, they're going to succeed... "they already have..." and this video just strapped a "turbo" to their backs! Another compelling story told of real life, by a master story-teller. Thanks, for the inspiration.
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Justin's narration on this video totally transforms this video into a true inspiration. I received some heirloom seeds and ready to plant some fall crops soon.
Thanks. Sound like you're living that inspiration too :) Great job.
Absolutely awsome seeing a community so full of love. It touches my heart to know there are people like you all
One of the great things about N.C. is that it is a long way from California.
Me ? I moved from So. Ca. to Ohio.
This video is very inspiring. My family and I recently bought a 40 acre property and moved to it from out of state. I've been watching your channel and others like it for years (since I was living over in China), and they were a big inspiration to do what we're doing. We bought our place from a deceased gentleman's estate, and he hadn't maintained anything for many many years. If the Hollar's property is an 11/10, ours might be a 12/10 with the amount of repairs and cleanup we have in front of us. It can be overwhelming. We're city people with zero experience farming, and we don't know anyone here so we have no community. Also, since we're just starting we have few tools, no tractor, no UTV, etc.
That being said, we've been here just over a month and we already have three craigslist bantam chickens, six craigslist quail, 12 ducklings, 5 chicks, 13 guinea keets, and a turkey poult. We've already had some learning experiences (a few losses due to nooby mistakes) with the birds, but now things seem to be stable and we're starting to get fresh eggs. Before moving here I was wanting to start a second TH-cam channel to document our progress, but now I'm not sure. I already have so much work with the property and animals that I don't know if it makes sense to spend all the extra time filming and editing. I have been working on my first TH-cam channel for years, and I barely have over 1000 subs and it has never made money. Advice?
Loved your video gave me chills!! We moved to my husbands homestead it has been neglected, but hoping to turn it around. Planted a few fruit trees,berry bushes, gardening and last summer we got 21 laying chickens. Your video inspired me to really get to work even though we are older in our late 50s. Just want to say a big Thank You!
"They already have."
Brought me to tears!
What a wonderful group of people helps restore your faith in humanity. I am envious of you all, live your dreams. If I was 30+ years younger I would be right there beside you all. God Bless.
What a beautiful way to Exposé a dream come true!
You guys make me want to move to North Carolina!
What an Inspiration!!!! I love seeing like minded folks coming together and helping this sweet family with dreams. This is how it’s supposed to be!!! 💖💪🏻🙌🏻
Demo video number 3 to watch, lol... wish I could have been a part of it! Thanks for the 3rd perspective on their progress!
How blessed are the Hollars to have friends like all you guys. God bless you all!
God bless all of you for working together to help this family.
To see these folks coming together, not afraid to work, and to go with their visions...yes, brought tears to me also ❤️
What a blessing this video is! To the Hollars, & to your viewers. Their homestead will flourish not only from their hard work, but also through the great community.
Great job Justin! You are a film maker. No a great film maker. The Hollar’s will love having this as their beginning of what will be a wonderful homestead. Thanks for sharing.
Man some strong wind just came blowing through my living room and got my eyes all watery. One of your best video's!!!!
What a beautiful tribute to them!!! I bet this video blessed them beyond belief.
I’m not sure what I’d want more if I were Ben and Meg, all the help or this beautiful video from Justin.
😊 You did an outstanding job on this video Justin. Thanks for showing up to help out to everyone who did, yourself, & your lovely wife, who really put some planning for it into action before she even arrived. (feeding so many people)
I personally understand the way the women felt about demolition work.. lol, it is a wonderful feeling of accomplishment, it is empowering.
It is very inspiring to see all of those great folks pitching in to help other members of their community.
Slow n steady, remember to enjoy the journey, the kids will be young only once n time flies when you have a dream, goal n purpose. Blessings to you all.
This is the American dream. I want to relocate to NC....lol
Beautifully done & well-stated. :) Pipebuster says it all....Justin's narration on this video totally transforms this video into a true inspiration
What a great tribute to Meg and Ben! Yes, they will follow through with their vision into fruition! I can see what they see and with those smart hard working young boys who also want to help and learn, it is as good as done! Thank you, Justin, for this perspective on the demo!
Love your storytelling...love the Hollars, love your family and just LOVE this community!! 👍❤️🤗
Commented before I finished, and I gotta say this was just beautiful..I know Ben and Meg are touched and had to have shed some tears.. it's so nice to have ppl who believe in you and share your vision..They sure are blessed to have y'all as friends as y'all are to have them.❤️
Best video, I was in tears within 3 seconds.. The love is real you'll ...
Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for the tip. Don't wait for the right everything. Just do it!! Love your channel.
So well done Justin. What a great story teller you are. Thank you.
You my friend are truly a master storyteller! This was beautiful. Loved seeing all the AHHHHMAAAZING NC TH-camrs there helping! Ben and Meg have helped soooo many it’s heartwarming to see that come full circle. God Bless you all~Lisa
Ps I hope your dad is doing well.
A tear jerker..
And I don't even know why. Justin, you just draw it from us. You are Awesome!!!
WOW! What a beautiful way to share the Hollar's dream. Thank you for creating this video
May the homesteader community lead the way! Love thy neighbor! Bravo guys!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Justin, you bring Light to so many things! 🌼
It's the vision, the journey, and the passion. It's YOLO> you only live once. Live every minute.
Loved this video! Love the true community you have there! Be brave and perseverent Hollar Farm! God bless you all!
Love your community! You are very blessed to have it.
i just startes watching you and hollar and fit farmer im so glad you all have each other its a great sipport system i hope to one day have the same
Beautiful video Justin!! You got me full of tears there at the end!
Beautiful video- inspires me to plant! And get into my yard more! Love it!
WTH?! this place is amazing! So much potential!
The best video I've seen from y'all in a while! Don't get me wrong I like the daily farm updates but this was exceptional!
Fantastic Video! You are all amazing people. God bless you always!
you are such an amazing documentary maker, great video to watch! Rebekah, you are looking amazing!
Love your perspective on The Hollar’s Homestead (present and future) and it is so good to be back watching your channel among others. Especially, to start with this video playlist between channels. It does my heart good after dealing with the loss of my Father and my Mother’s 3rd stroke. This was the type of community my Father grew up around (but near Yorktown Heights, NY), and the type of community so many of us desire to return to, and you are so right, we all need to start our vision by planting those seeds no matter where God has us now. :) I love all the visions, and pray it turns out even more beautiful and productive than they or anyone else can imagine.
Really like the videos your are making. great cuts and music. Really becoming good at the craft.
How beautiful it is when community comes together! We’re from California too, but we moved to Washington state. Starting a homestead here at the young age of 56!😳 will be watching! God bless your efforts!
You have got an amazing perspective and inspiring gift for what you do. Wow.
Aw this is so well done Justin! I love your way with words and your perspective.
Dude. You got me crying here. Lol. Thank you
I moved from Nebraska down to Arkansas back in march. found 12 acres and nice house for a decent price. still working on the land to turn it into a homestead. I miss home but im happy to start my new journey.
Nice job Justin I only wish I could have been their to help.
So beautifully done. Thanks for an inspiring video Justin. Good luck to the Hollar homestead on their new property.
Justin this is a beautiful video it brought tears to my eyes! I am excited to fallow along as The Holler homestead transition from a dream to a reality!!! God bless you and all the others who went and helped this wonderful family! Every one of you inspire me so much! No more waiting in going to bloom where I am planted!
CHILLS!!! Wow!! It is already beautiful to me. Their vision is so clear! I feel privileged to watch their journey.
This gave me chills :-) thanks for posting
Wow, narration, music, just beautiful, made me cry lol 😊😭🎉🤣💜💜💜
Oh yes! Awesome vision. They will make it happen.🙏❤️🙏
Thank you so much for the example you all set for everyone! Your hard work for your family and others like the Hollers. Smiles and blessings...
I just love this, Justin wow, that made me super excited to see their future! Can't wait to see the Chick-Chaw and the Holler's version of Ms Flossy, Homestead in the making!
that was so beautiful!!! they are an inspiration! thanks for sharing your perspective. you all are blessed to have eachother.
Meg it’s a testament to you and Ben as people to have that many friends willing to take time to come and help you! You guys are so inspiring! I know you will have a lot of future happiness and success! Love!❤️❤️
So inspiring to see the love and help.
I have to say you do a great job interviewing people and making a videos. I really enjoyed this today,I have watched others but yours is very nice
The Holler's have not only an amazing work ethic but also an amazing attitude towards the work ahead. So, glad that you guys were able to take a day to help them! I'm going to be showing my roommate the porta-pig deep bedding system later today. Out of all of the people in my family, I am truly the last person expected to become a backyard farmer or homesteader. That's nearly a direct quote from my Mom so not an exaggeration lol. We don't have a lot of space to work with, less than a full acre, but I am building some raised beds and I have started our first laying flock of chickens, ducks and geese. They are all still young but I am really enjoying having them and I continue to watch your and several other homesteaders channels to learn more.
You are such a good storyteller.
boy what a great crew to get a lot of work done!
Wow, with all the help you yt family gave them they are off and running, it was very emotional to watch, and inspiring to know that they are home and can build the life they dreamed of, thank-you for the love and help you ALL gave,
Justin, I think the majority of us that watch your videos as a way to imagine... what it would be like... most of us will never have the opportunity to do what you do... but we can dream and live our dreams through your families journey. Your children are awesome. What I think every parent dreams of having. As parents we look at your example and are humbled. As we get older, it is obvious that we will never live this dream ourselves, but we thank you for giving us a glimpse of what it could have been like. Keep it up.
I am so excited for them. What a blessing to have help from good friends. This is how life should be. I can't wait to see where they are next year at this time, and each year after. Good things. God Bless you all that help make this family's dreams became a reality!
Heart warming video. Love, love, love it.
Justin you always have interesting videos but this one was a beautiful documentary. The Hollars have something to looks back on years from now to compare the progress they have made on their farm. They are blessed with wonderful friends and I can not wait to tag a long on their journey to put life into their new home.
How was this coordinated? Such a WONDERFUL community! Wow, I'm impressed. Hopefully, the help will continue, as I'm sure they will need it. All of you need to be proud of what you've done!
You are so right. We're selling our life in florida and trading it for a slice of heaven in north Carolina, we are purchasing a camp ground in the mountains. We are looking forward to a better and simpler life free from the rat race.
The Hollars are so positive and fearless! And with friends like you, they are unstoppable. .
What a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing the Holler’s vision.
I love the community you guys have developed somebody puts it out there that they need help everyone shows up just like the barter system why not help somebody else who doesn't want to grow something you guys are amazing you rock
Great story and thanks for helping out the Hollar Homestead. I've been following them across the country and have cheered their successes and worried when the wheels fell off (literally). BTW, I really enjoy watching you with those kiddos. You treat them like people even though they're really short. And Sea Monsters! What could be better. Have a great day.
This is amazing. I started following them before they found the land and i can see it!
We've done the gutting and rebuilding and will finish our homesteading lives on this fourth place. Sure wish we could have had your community and companionship 40 years ago when we started. We had Rodale, Mother Earth News, and lots of homesteading books. 😂 💪🏻
I love it when a plan comes together
I am crying you have such a wonderful way of looking forward thanks. I don’t have a homestead but I am living the dream with what I have ☘️👍
i love how you shared the Hollar story. i have been following them for a while now and am so excited for this chapter of their lives..this community is truly a blessing in more ways than you all realize..
So wish I was closer to help out!
My heart is full watching this. I myself moved to this region and have been humbled by generosity. Great and exciting journey excited following their journey!
This was one of my favorite videos so far! What a good bunch of good people!
Man, You always tell the best Stories! Much Love and Blessings
Justin!! You did a wonderful job with this video! I mean, all your videos are amazing, but the way you made this to share the vision they have so we all can see it, hope for it and pray for it for them...but to also see what we can see for ourselves!
Justin you sir did an amazing job on this video absolutely love it
I would put it with the top of your best videos yet
Thank you and good job
It gives me the feels seeing all y’all come together and help the Hollars so amazing
I did this with my little farm 8 years ago...im still fixing and improving 😅
Great presentation. And what a great bunch of people and who knows how many more would have been there if they could have been. Like a old fashion barn raising except with demo. What a story, they were lost and now they found themselves. Going to be fun watching their vision progress. I have been following them for a while and I just love watching them and listening to their dreams of what they can do. And each time you hear them talk, their vision get refined and more detailed as more of the mess is cleared away and they see what they have. Inspires me to work harder on my own place.
I live near Asheville N.C. and I still haven’t heard anyone say how much it rains😂😂