As far as the kids “missing out” on anything- one look out the front door into the beauty of nature is more life then most kids ever get to experience growing up.
This is their summer home. The family lives in North Vancouver. The kids aren’t missing out on anything. A boat ride to school. I bet you bought that one.
That's an adult's view. Kids! Our kids were happy, until they became teens. Now, as they are adults, they appreciate their upbringing, but at the time , not so much. We had to drive them to the disco, and parties... not so much fun for us. But it was our choice to live off grid and that was the price to pay.
Have you ever seen anyone not smiling on a jet ski? -can’t remember the comedian who said this, but it was on point. Edit: credit to Daniel Tosh. Thanks Dan
@@kevipurielhoungu578 When they say money cant buy happiness, it is true. If you're unhappy and rich beyond your dreams, money cant just magically make you happy. But for someone who has a lifelong dream that would be able to be realized by say, winning the lottery or making a clutch investment. Yes, money can buy you happiness, because you can now realize those dreams and live out the rest of your life comfortably without the stress of finance ever hanging over you again. Its a perspective matter. Money cant cure depression, only you can do that. But it's alot easier to recover from depression if you also dont have to worry about the bills being paid.
If I was a millionaire this is the kind of stuff I would be doing. Screw the new cars and gucci clothes. I would build a custom house away from the city but close enough for me to be hospitalize in case of an emergency.
@@jaimhaas5170 You should rephrase your statement to say " I THINK the children may not always appreciate this isolation..." You ARE NOT SURE about that.😁 There are people living on private islands all around the world and doing just fine. There are also children being Home Schooled who live with this kind of isolation because of their Faith. They will probably leave to go away to College and reintigrate that way. *Edited for typos
@@jaimhaas5170 Yes I can. Psychological analysis ALWAYS has to bear in mind the VARIABLES and in this case you DO NOT KNOW THESE CHILDREN PERSONALLY. So *your statement is a GENERALIZATION not factual analysis.* 🔹Btw, children who are Home-Schooled have the opportunity to interact with other Home-Schooled children for Sports and other activities. That is ONE of the VARIABLES that undermines your position of being so "sure." 🔹Don't worry this is not a personal afront to your intellectual accomplishments. This is just something that requires further study on your part, which is not possible without KNOWING MORE about THEIR upbringing and PRINCIPLES of HOME SCHOOLING.
@@gamerul Salmon, Crab, Clams, Scallops, not to mention all the "veggies" in the form of seaweed and other aquatic plants. Guarantee you can walk into the woods in the back and find deer, elk.
I’m glad the guy addressed the thing about his kids being isolated. Like them still having to go to school and being able to spend time with friends and stuff is so important
@@ShadeMiller what is your source for this statement? Have studies been conducted? My 33-year-old son-in-law was homeschooled until he "graduated". His mother insured he had outside sources for socialization, such as playing in a band, sports activities, working part-time, etc. He is a very well-adjusted adult. My grandson, his son, will also be homeschooled In fact he just turned 4 last month and has already been taught much of which children are not taught until first grade in public schools.
@@jaimhaas5170 it still their money tho. Nobody has right to question their inheritance. It's not their mistake that YOUR dad couldn't make it enough for you.
Good for them. I think it awesome that they are able to financially do this. I enjoy seeing people be successful and do great things. Just because they can doesn't take away from me in any way. Congratulations to them beautiful home and beautiful family.
@@adriyanatanasov3034 so what? there are people in city blocks who have solar panels and actually feed back into the electrical grid.. that doesn't make them "off the grid" "off the grid" means not relying on the state/province/others for sustaining your lifestyle
This channel is called exploring alternatives not homes that everyone can afford. It’s a beautiful life they build for themselves and amazing thing to aspire to. Thank you for educating us on what’s possible ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. Like noone cares that you can't afford it. Obviously this is very expensive. I wish people would just appreciate the beauty and not show so much jealousy.
True, but there is nothing alternative about this. Its just having enough money to do whatever the fuck you want. The only education here is this, if you have enough money you can do anything, or pay someone else to do it for you. Good on them, their money, their thing. But lets not pretend as this some sort of alternative living.
Phoenix Wiseman sure, but anything is possible with money. Go look at land for sale in British Columbia like l did and real estate agents will tell ya how much it will cost to bring river water right to your home and install a compliant septic system when your house is right by the water. In construction there’s nothing money can’t fix.
Why are so many people sort of whining about the amount of money it would take to do this? This family had the money to do what they wanted. You want something like this but cant afford it.... cry me a river. This is a family of 5 living a dream, a paradise, doing what the family wants. Happy for them.... and Im poor.
For those questioning why majority of comments are so focused on their wealth, it's pretty simple. Typically when you hear "off the grid", it's a means of saving money and living a lifestyle that requires minimal capital. Although they are "off the grid" in the sense of power, plumbing, etc...they are living a life of luxury that is substantial in value many deem not authentic.
"off grid" mainly means unreachable, untrackable, etc. They have phone and internet, meaning they can be tracked. There's nothing off grid about this place at all.
It also doesn't help that even by off the grid standards, their "off grid" lifestyle is still leagues ahead of probably 1/2 of America lmao. Like for real, their property and house are huge, they have internet, boats, atvs etc....
TR TR they have their own power supply the only money they’re really spending now is on wood, gas and maintenance for boats and etc., they are off the grid away from everyone else
Nope never heard the term "off the grid" based solely on saving money. If anything the term is used for those seeking privacy and self-reliance. And if the dude has the means to have all the luxuries a modern life in N. America provides while being LITERALLY "off the grid" then more "power" to him.
@@justdrop Bought my bus in 2018 for $1500. You can still get them on the cheap and invest a few thousand dollars in making it a home, which ain't much for a house.
I'm impressed at how well they put it all together. You can tell a lot of foresight went into it. Kudos to them and their kids. Always wonder if kids raised in this type of environment appreciate what they have.....
So refreshing to see people being honest about the drawbacks of this lifestyle, and the ways they’ve ameliorated them. Off grid can be for all sorts of folks in all sorts of ways and that can’t be a bad thing at all. Great video!
I couldn’t live in such a rural, remote location. We hope to visit such places, though, when (if??!) we enter the “let’s-see-if-this-allows-us-to-afford-to-retire” lifestyle. (We’re both 60.)
A huge thank you to Mark and Chera for letting us into their lives and beautiful home. A set up like this is naturaly stunning, empowering and just down right cool! I aspire to this level of energy redundancy in my home.
This is absolutely what I would call living the dream. What a beautiful piece of the world they live in. Wonderful experience for the kids too. They can look back back on their amazing childhood.
@@jaimhaas5170 so much effort to undergo a lifestyle change like that! It takes so much commitment , their money clearly is being put in the right place for their needs
Your life is being lived so wonderfully in such a beautiful place. As a fellow Pacific Northwesterner, I so appreciate what you've shared with us here. It's altogether positive and very inspirational.
he still works, not a lame-bo bum who wants his children wearing second-hand clothes from the thrift store while driving a truck that counter-acts the point of living off the grid, as some off-grid people do...
Great comment I was wondering the same thing, like where this guy gets all this money, guy has 3 Children 2 expensive dogs, two boats... etc... I have 7 companies and I don’t have the money to buy all that.
That is my first question every time when I see guys living off-grid, where the money from? 🤷🏻♂️ This building did not jump out from the ground. And the land is not free, as well. That is f..king hard to find a land wich is peaceful as this in Europe. And - off course - must have construction permit. So I dont know what are the rules over ther, but here is almost impossible to build something like in the video.
@@lzcats7431 oh yes, I understand that. I just want to say it is rich enough or young enough to leave the system. I just purchased a house in a small village in Danmark. I am 37 and a proud father of two lovely girls. Although I want to get a peaceful place, where we can grow veggies in the garden and weak up for birds song. And build clever solutions wich help in climate change fight. 🖖🏼
as the Corona virus takes over the world these parents must be highfiving each other . Ultimate social distancing done with style and heavenly nature love !!!
They are in town pretty often for supplies...they are not immune.
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@@jaimhaas5170 exactly, unless their hunter and have a garden they are no different than anyone else being exposed. That being said, small town and probably still isolated from the virus.
Really interesting and out of the box thinking compared to both living-off-the-grid and typical living. It's somewhere in-between. I admire how thoughtful they were about soul searching to know what they really wanted and then all the time, effort (in the rain in his underwear with the generator), and money they expended to make their dream come true. Seem like really nice people and they did a good job explaining all the challenges and how they overcame them.
@@jaimhaas5170 They did say there was a less expensive way to go about doing it- And there are less expensive alternatives. There are plenty of other videos online that show a more affordable version of this life. I just believe living in alignment with nature and its natural rhythms are best for the human nervous system.
jaim haas it’s an alternative..... Just because 99% of us can’t afford it, that doesn’t mean its not an alternative. All your comments make you look the green eyed monster👀
These people made a beautiful home and they seem to have resources that most people don't have. I think that making a life like this is a matter of will and sticking to one's vision of how they want their lives to be. I saw a video about a guy who lives on an island that he built out of plastic bottles. Where there is a will, there is a way.
He boats off to his office. What does he do? Best decision he ever made to live there. Especially now. What a gift for generations to come. When the grid goes down, no problem.
This is awesome, I would absolutely love living there. Sure, I need to make a few million bucks first. But hey, that's a dream too. I say congratulations. You made it happen.
@@bobsturgis4674 Yes and no! If people were investing (or at the very least: saving - despite the low/non-existant interest rates) more, then more people could afford this...sadly many of us just "mindlessly" consume (do you need the Starbucks coffee or food delivered (or going to the restaurant) for lunch at work, instead of bringing your own food? Save that crap and you'll have a few thousand Dollars/Euros after a few years)...I myself am currently auditing my spending habbits (despite having a rather low income at the moment because I am learning a new trade), to save more money to invest (the corona crash is a prime opportunity!)
That's not such the big deal as long as it's not a yacht or something LOL friend of mine's have a cabin on an island in between Wisconsin and Canada and I love going up there I would totally live on it but it's nothing near that
That part blew my mind. Rich person logic right there. Guy spends prolly a million dollars on a fabulous beachfront property, boats, rich person toys, his own powerplant and yet propane is the deal buster. haha That landscaping alone must have been a pretty sum.
They may or may not be "off grid" The huge freaking powerlines in the background at 9:15 make me wonder why they chose to be off grid and run themselves into all the 'extra cost' for power systems they had to accept.
So many negative comments. A family is successful and is able to afford their dream lifestyle. Good for them. If I had the coin I'd do the exact same thing.
It's easy to do the same as everyone else and live in towns/suburbs but takes courage to go off grid and live life as you want. These guys have created something amazing and the kids get the best of the freedom of nature plus the social interactions at school. Just WOW.
Thanks so much Jillian! A lot of hard work went into it and support of amazing friends and neighbours. We thought we would share a bit of a different off grid life. Thank you for watching!
@Sho Yu Weeni Forget the land. To build all that, the house, the outbuildings, the infrastructure, the machinery, those stone walls, that's a lot of material and paid labour. And then you have to transport the stuff there. These people are rolling in the dough. $1 million is a pipe dream for 90% of Canadians.
@@yukey2587 its been done all for free, already millions of times in other videos. People do everything themselves, one is called My Self Reliance which is also located in Canada. You're just using the alleged cost of things to take away from what a better situation it is than your own crowded reality
Sho Yu Weeni sounds like the land has been in the family for generations??? No! They bought it a few years ago, they said it themselves! And it was no doubt expensive. I looked into buying land off the coast of Vancouver. You have to have deep pockets to do it.
Not too bad actually, the boat access only thing keeps land cost lower compared to road access in our near the city. Depending on leasehold or freehold and condition of the home acreage starts at only 250k to 2 million plus.
Your living my dream. Thanks for sharing . God bless you and your beautiful family enjoy each other it goes by fast this crazy beautiful sometimes messed up life.
You have to experience growing up in a super remote/rural place to truly understand how much of a gift it was growing up that way. The kids will look back in retrospect years later and realize how amazing it was.
My God even the dogs are living a good life more than most of us. What a life some of us can only congratulate you and wish you all the best life has to offer. It's a private resort a fancy one♥️♥️♥️👏
To all the haters in the comments, off grid doesn't mean living in poverty, it means living off grid, you're self sufficient and not tied to electric and gas companies etc. If they can afford to live off grid in this fashion then more power to them. I'm glad they could experience the life they wanted. It's pathetic that so many people only hate when they see others living a successful life.
This is Fabulous and speaking from a Teachers point of view your kids will not only be Survivors but they will want be Thrivers! This is the very BEST for you and your children. I am envious but I am stepping out more and more. Thank you for sharing - it’s such a WONDERFUL LIFE living this natural way. God Bless you all. 🙏🏻🔥
This looks way better than Sleepaway Camp but is pretty close to April Fools Day which was filmed in British Columbia, except that house was alot bigger. Your pretty much on point with you statement lol.
Producer: And that's a wrap. Thank you guys so much for being a part of this. Mark: Oh, absolutely, we're just stoked you'll be spending a few days in the guest house. We like never get to use it. Producer: It'll be awesome. By the way... this body of water, what's it called? Mark: This one right here? That's Crystal Lake. Producer: 😳 ... uhhhh. y'know I just remembered that I have a doctor's appointment early tomorrow morning...and uhhh I can't miss it, y'know COVID n all. Mark: But you just sa-- Producer: yeah yeah, no problem, I'll be out of your hair in no time-- no no, it's no trouble (hops in canoe) - (while rowing away) AND REMEMBER, EDITING SHOULD BE DONE IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS... I'LL SEND YOU A COPY BEFORE IT'S PUT ONLINE. THANKS AGAIN! Mark:🤔 ... why tf does that keep happening? HEY, WHAT ABOUT OUR CANOE!?? Producer: YOU CAN AFFORD ANOTHER ONE!!
Wow! A beautiful set up. I wish I lived like that in a beautiful house such as that when I was a teen! I bet the children have lots of fun living there! The vision was good and it turned out very good! Maybe the children could plant fruit trees a distance away from the house! Wonderful! God bless you all!
Yep, as long as you earned it fair and square, or won it on a lottery or something.....just so long as you didn't walk all over other people, lie steal and cheat to get it...then it wouldn't make you happy...unless you're some kind conscienceless..sociopath that doesn't care about anyone else.
You can accomplish this without being a millionaire, if someone was a millionaire their offgrid property would look better than that, atleast in my opinion and my knowledge
My favorite part of the whole property are the grounds, especially those AWESOME multi-level rock retaining walls. Oh my goodness! I love it! Simply beautiful!! But, I don't like being cut off from town like that.....in case of an emergency.
I know it makes u wonder who the sane ones are - us, living in so-called civilisation, or them not being worried by covid or any other bugs for that matter.
People talking about their money, but I'm just glad to see how humble they are, the fact they still have family values, that they want to be connected to the wilderness, and that they more or less tried to make it as sustainable as they can.
This is beautiful and everyone's dream, but it isn't feasible for the average person. You would have to be wealthy to have a set up like this and to live this way. It is great and I'm glad they can enjoy it, however, it only goes to show that everything, even living alternatively, requires money.
@MrBadabimBadabum I understand you start where you are, but to even buy this kind of property would cost more than most people have. I'm saying this isn't living off grid for the average person. This is an extreme example of what you can do with money. You can have an off grid place and live alternatively, but to live in the style of this family would take more money than most are able to afford. I'm not saying you can't live alternatively with a little money, but this example is an extreme example. I mean, come on, they aren't living in the style that most off-grinders live.
Yup, maybe they were born into wealth like their kids. Or they got super rich and were able to find such a home. Many can’t even afford that boat. But hey tv seems to favor the super rich and evil.
you took my dream away from me I love love to live like this only if I can afford to unfortunately it's only a dream. Enjoy it guys you deserve it, its your hard work paying off.
Incredible site. Sometimes, I say to myself, "How is this possible for the common person." Well maybe it isn't, but it shows what is possible in landscape design, and energy efficiency. Now, instead of "no way," I say, "Cool. Good ideas. I can adopt some of these ideas." Thanks for describing and showing the possibilities.
There are thousands of families living like this around the world. Some of them because they made a decision but in most cases because they don't have alternatives. I think living off grid is not a style of living. It is just another way to live and it demands a lot of hard work. Thank you for the channel.
This place and the lifestyle it affords one this family I'm sure, demands that one already has, or is making, A LOT of money. I couldn't afford it, but good for you guys!
Yes, They did spend money to built it. The most important thing this parents do to their kids it is most valuable. These kids are raised almost free of pollution, they are aware of team work, family quality time, and I bet they will become responsible adults, with problem solving skills above average. Congratulations
I love this concept. Very entertaining better than some of the content on TH-cam. Well worth my time. Thank you. Currently building my family dream house and retreat. Great ideas
We will get through this. Everyone please don’t lose hope. The energy you give is the energy you get. If we all generate positive energy we will receive a positive outcome. We will get through this we will come out of this moment.
As far as the kids “missing out” on anything- one look out the front door into the beauty of nature is more life then most kids ever get to experience growing up.
Yeah, friends are overrated lmao.
This is their summer home. The family lives in North Vancouver. The kids aren’t missing out on anything. A boat ride to school. I bet you bought that one.
That's an adult's view. Kids! Our kids were happy, until they became teens. Now, as they are adults, they appreciate their upbringing, but at the time , not so much. We had to drive them to the disco, and parties... not so much fun for us. But it was our choice to live off grid and that was the price to pay.
@@picholoup Totally understandable, especially when the first boy/girlfriend comes into play. You dont really want to be seperated for months.
@@romanmanner 😂
I don't know why people continue to say money can't buy happiness. Clearly it can
Let me modify that by saying "money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes it a lot easier to find."
my dad used to say to me when I was a kid, money can't buy good health but today it can.
Have you ever seen anyone not smiling on a jet ski?
-can’t remember the comedian who said this, but it was on point.
Edit: credit to Daniel Tosh. Thanks Dan
Jarrod Underwood many people dont Understand true happiness
@@kevipurielhoungu578 When they say money cant buy happiness, it is true. If you're unhappy and rich beyond your dreams, money cant just magically make you happy. But for someone who has a lifelong dream that would be able to be realized by say, winning the lottery or making a clutch investment. Yes, money can buy you happiness, because you can now realize those dreams and live out the rest of your life comfortably without the stress of finance ever hanging over you again.
Its a perspective matter. Money cant cure depression, only you can do that. But it's alot easier to recover from depression if you also dont have to worry about the bills being paid.
imagine coming home early and seeing another boat
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If I was a millionaire this is the kind of stuff I would be doing. Screw the new cars and gucci clothes. I would build a custom house away from the city but close enough for me to be hospitalize in case of an emergency.
Make an helipat and buy some heli bro
@@funlife4323 😂 right a millionaire can do this
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Me too
well i sure dont know any plastic bag trees, so....
Whats awesome is that anyone can do this. All you need is a large sum of money and you're all set.
Perfect!!! LOL
Ka-ching
YOU JUST GOTTA BE LOADED THEN YOU TOO CAN LIVE OFF GRID SO NICELY
MGRIFF I agree with you entirely
So true.
Seeing the husband, wife and kids living their dream is more then unique😍. They look like very decent people!!!
I am quite sure the kids will not always appreciate this isolation.
jaim haas 20 minutes by boat to town....some people take longer to commute in big cities
@@jaimhaas5170 You should rephrase your statement to say " I THINK the children may not always appreciate this isolation..." You ARE NOT SURE about that.😁 There are people living on private islands all around the world and doing just fine. There are also children being Home Schooled who live with this kind of isolation because of their Faith. They will probably leave to go away to College and reintigrate that way.
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@@estherstrategicadvisor749 except I know a great deal about child psych and my opinions are based on hard facts not opinions. Can you say the same?
@@jaimhaas5170 Yes I can. Psychological analysis ALWAYS has to bear in mind the VARIABLES and in this case you DO NOT KNOW THESE CHILDREN PERSONALLY. So *your statement is a GENERALIZATION not factual analysis.*
🔹Btw, children who are Home-Schooled have the opportunity to interact with other Home-Schooled children for Sports and other activities. That is ONE of the VARIABLES that undermines your position of being so "sure."
🔹Don't worry this is not a personal afront to your intellectual accomplishments. This is just something that requires further study on your part, which is not possible without KNOWING MORE about THEIR upbringing and PRINCIPLES of HOME SCHOOLING.
Their lifestyle might not be for everyone, but that’s the perfect place to live during a pandemic
I bet they can see future that why they did this☺️☺️
Pandemic that's crazy talk
YES, but you do need to get groceries once in a while...
@@gamerul Salmon, Crab, Clams, Scallops, not to mention all the "veggies" in the form of seaweed and other aquatic plants. Guarantee you can walk into the woods in the back and find deer, elk.
@@gamerul did you know that grocery stores didn't always exist in human society?
It is wonderful to see the way he is looking at his wife while she's talking. Bravo, guys! You are in harmony and in heaven on Earth :) Well done!
I’m glad the guy addressed the thing about his kids being isolated. Like them still having to go to school and being able to spend time with friends and stuff is so important
I do wonder how they are going to grow independant there - are there going to be five boats parked there eventually?
Lots of kids homeschool. There are other ways to get socializing in......
@@SharpPear and tons of kids that are homeschooled aren't properly socialized with kids their age
@@ShadeMiller what is your source for this statement? Have studies been conducted? My 33-year-old son-in-law was homeschooled until he "graduated". His mother insured he had outside sources for socialization, such as playing in a band, sports activities, working part-time, etc. He is a very well-adjusted adult. My grandson, his son, will also be homeschooled
In fact he just turned 4 last month and has already been taught much of which children are not taught until first grade in public schools.
I can't imagine the amount of money all this cost... they must have a really good jobs. Absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing!
Or a good deal of inheritance when papa passed.
@@jaimhaas5170 Yup.
@Matthew to each their own...but this is unattainable for 99 percent of us.
@@jaimhaas5170 ... be happy for them and you do you.
@@jaimhaas5170 it still their money tho. Nobody has right to question their inheritance. It's not their mistake that YOUR dad couldn't make it enough for you.
Good for them. I think it awesome that they are able to financially do this. I enjoy seeing people be successful and do great things. Just because they can doesn't take away from me in any way. Congratulations to them beautiful home and beautiful family.
Everybody hating on this dude. He works hard for his family and to give them everything they want. Maybe have the same attitude.
Wow this is so special. Their kids are so lucky.
I would say that for the vast majority of most families this would never work.
exactly what I was thinking. What a wonderful life for the kids!
Took the words right out of my brain 👍
those kids are gonna tear it all down in 20 years lol
kids are lucky to have million dollar parents who are full of Sh.. saying they are off the grid... lmao
Moral of the story........When you are this wealthy you can live however you want !
Yeah and it definitely won't be "off the grid" like this so-called "off the grid" family
Exactly 💯
@@walterbrunswick well its technically off the grid the water, the electricity and they live in a remote place so
@@adriyanatanasov3034 so what? there are people in city blocks who have solar panels and actually feed back into the electrical grid.. that doesn't make them "off the grid"
"off the grid" means not relying on the state/province/others for sustaining your lifestyle
This channel is called exploring alternatives not homes that everyone can afford. It’s a beautiful life they build for themselves and amazing thing to aspire to. Thank you for educating us on what’s possible ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. Like noone cares that you can't afford it. Obviously this is very expensive. I wish people would just appreciate the beauty and not show so much jealousy.
Agreed! Not everyone have the same means. You live accordingly to what you can afford, that’s life
True, but there is nothing alternative about this. Its just having enough money to do whatever the fuck you want. The only education here is this, if you have enough money you can do anything, or pay someone else to do it for you. Good on them, their money, their thing. But lets not pretend as this some sort of alternative living.
@@Qlicky do you know what the word "alternative" means?
Phoenix Wiseman sure, but anything is possible with money. Go look at land for sale in British Columbia like l did and real estate agents will tell ya how much it will cost to bring river water right to your home and install a compliant septic system when your house is right by the water. In construction there’s nothing money can’t fix.
Why are so many people sort of whining about the amount of money it would take to do this? This family had the money to do what they wanted. You want something like this but cant afford it.... cry me a river. This is a family of 5 living a dream, a paradise, doing what the family wants. Happy for them.... and Im poor.
For those questioning why majority of comments are so focused on their wealth, it's pretty simple. Typically when you hear "off the grid", it's a means of saving money and living a lifestyle that requires minimal capital. Although they are "off the grid" in the sense of power, plumbing, etc...they are living a life of luxury that is substantial in value many deem not authentic.
"off grid" mainly means unreachable, untrackable, etc. They have phone and internet, meaning they can be tracked. There's nothing off grid about this place at all.
It also doesn't help that even by off the grid standards, their "off grid" lifestyle is still leagues ahead of probably 1/2 of America lmao. Like for real, their property and house are huge, they have internet, boats, atvs etc....
TR TR they have their own power supply the only money they’re really spending now is on wood, gas and maintenance for boats and etc., they are off the grid away from everyone else
fk authentic, if i had money id live like this too man
Nope never heard the term "off the grid" based solely on saving money. If anything the term is used for those seeking privacy and self-reliance. And if the dude has the means to have all the luxuries a modern life in N. America provides while being LITERALLY "off the grid" then more "power" to him.
Moral of this story: Just stop being poor.
Or save and invest your money carefully?
Yeah. And when you are rich, it is fun to play pioneer farmers; especially when you can return home to Lakeside mansion.
lmao, that is a good advice at same time as a good moral
@mark fenter 30 years ago old man. Times have changed.
@@justdrop Bought my bus in 2018 for $1500. You can still get them on the cheap and invest a few thousand dollars in making it a home, which ain't much for a house.
I'm impressed at how well they put it all together. You can tell a lot of foresight went into it. Kudos to them and their kids. Always wonder if kids raised in this type of environment appreciate what they have.....
I'm sure they will in later years if not now. They seemed to be a happy looking bunch.
When the kids grow up and when they meet enough people, they are going to love this house even more.
So refreshing to see people being honest about the drawbacks of this lifestyle, and the ways they’ve ameliorated them. Off grid can be for all sorts of folks in all sorts of ways and that can’t be a bad thing at all. Great video!
Boat access only? They are living everybody’s dream right now!
Not mine. Sorry.
It's definitely hard if there's a storm and one of them gets sick.
Living in a boat accessed only place with you would be my dream for life. Hahaha lmao sorry just to easy to pass up.
I couldn’t live in such a rural, remote location. We hope to visit such places, though, when (if??!) we enter the “let’s-see-if-this-allows-us-to-afford-to-retire” lifestyle. (We’re both 60.)
Not mine for sure. And you should only ever speak for yourself, not everybody btw.
Stunning, your kids may move away one day but will be eternally grateful for the heaven you offered them to grow
A huge thank you to Mark and Chera for letting us into their lives and beautiful home. A set up like this is naturaly stunning, empowering and just down right cool! I aspire to this level of energy redundancy in my home.
This is absolutely what I would call living the dream. What a beautiful piece of the world they live in. Wonderful experience for the kids too. They can look back back on their amazing childhood.
this is incredible! Kudos to parents for putting al that effort in while raising kids
What effort did you see?? I saw a lot of technology and an unending supply of $$$$$$$ used to give them all of this.
jaim haas well at least they made sure they have money for raising children, unlike many today!
@@jaimhaas5170 so much effort to undergo a lifestyle change like that! It takes so much commitment , their money clearly is being put in the right place for their needs
Hey Everyone, for those of you who are wondering, this beautiful spot is on the West Coast of Canada. Thanks so much for watching!
I like more info about the place
Probably Vancouver Island or surrounding area
So very nice. Thank you for sharing a part of your lives with us. Not prying, but curious. Is this on Vancouver Island?
Your life is being lived so wonderfully in such a beautiful place. As a fellow Pacific Northwesterner, I so appreciate what you've shared with us here. It's altogether positive and very inspirational.
Exploring Alternatives super lucky to be so rich and able to live the lifestyle.
Off the grid: Rich people edition
he still works, not a lame-bo bum who wants his children wearing second-hand clothes from the thrift store while driving a truck that counter-acts the point of living off the grid, as some off-grid people do...
@@confused5573 it's not off the grid if you make your own grid.
Yeah , can they use a six family member
Great comment I was wondering the same thing, like where this guy gets all this money, guy has 3 Children 2 expensive dogs, two boats... etc... I have 7 companies and I don’t have the money to buy all that.
Jason Heward
Off grid means off the main grid.
These folks are living my dream, god bless them!!!
"Renovated an old cabin"= built a multi million dollar private resort..
With 2 boats!!
That is my first question every time when I see guys living off-grid, where the money from? 🤷🏻♂️ This building did not jump out from the ground. And the land is not free, as well. That is f..king hard to find a land wich is peaceful as this in Europe. And - off course - must have construction permit. So I dont know what are the rules over ther, but here is almost impossible to build something like in the video.
@@krisztianbazsik4814 guys look like 40+. Probably had a good job or business. Saved up and went off grid. Not really impossible
@@krisztianbazsik4814 offgrid lands are pretty abandance in us. You can get 5-10 Acres of lands for like 40-50k
@@lzcats7431 oh yes, I understand that. I just want to say it is rich enough or young enough to leave the system. I just purchased a house in a small village in Danmark. I am 37 and a proud father of two lovely girls. Although I want to get a peaceful place, where we can grow veggies in the garden and weak up for birds song. And build clever solutions wich help in climate change fight.
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Wish I had the money to move my family to a great estate like that. Great job
love and respect
as the Corona virus takes over the world these parents must be highfiving each other . Ultimate social distancing done with style and heavenly nature love !!!
They are in town pretty often for supplies...they are not immune.
@@jaimhaas5170 exactly, unless their hunter and have a garden they are no different than anyone else being exposed. That being said, small town and probably still isolated from the virus.
The father and kids go to town 5 days per week in a gas guzzler boat.
Really interesting and out of the box thinking compared to both living-off-the-grid and typical living. It's somewhere in-between. I admire how thoughtful they were about soul searching to know what they really wanted and then all the time, effort (in the rain in his underwear with the generator), and money they expended to make their dream come true. Seem like really nice people and they did a good job explaining all the challenges and how they overcame them.
To be nestled in a beautiful corner of nature completely connected to the natural circadian rhythm . What an incredible view.
sure if you got the $$$$$$
jaim haas what your issue about the $$$$?
@@brad-marc26 it matters to the 99% that would like to have some "alternatives" too. Don't you think it matters?
@@jaimhaas5170 They did say there was a less expensive way to go about doing it- And there are less expensive alternatives. There are plenty of other videos online that show a more affordable version of this life. I just believe living in alignment with nature and its natural rhythms are best for the human nervous system.
jaim haas it’s an alternative..... Just because 99% of us can’t afford it, that doesn’t mean its not an alternative. All your comments make you look the green eyed monster👀
These people made a beautiful home and they seem to have resources that most people don't have. I think that making a life like this is a matter of will and sticking to one's vision of how they want their lives to be. I saw a video about a guy who lives on an island that he built out of plastic bottles. Where there is a will, there is a way.
Love this. You don't need to go on holiday, you have tranquility on your doorstep
He boats off to his office. What does he do? Best decision he ever made to live there. Especially now. What a gift for generations to come. When the grid goes down, no problem.
You have done a incredible job, thank you for sharing your adventure.
This is awesome, I would absolutely love living there. Sure, I need to make a few million bucks first. But hey, that's a dream too. I say congratulations. You made it happen.
I love what they did! They are living beautifully and peacefully and that’s great!
OMG this is heaven but let’s be honest, it’s not for average people. The cost of building looks high on top of that you need boats to get around.
Plus the cost of building was not cheap.Not everyone can have these nice of a home.
Yeah I wonder what they do for a living. Must be something fancy.
Okay, it’s not for everyone. It’s theirs. Live in a container with no electricity with 1/8 acre
@@bobsturgis4674 Yes and no! If people were investing (or at the very least: saving - despite the low/non-existant interest rates) more, then more people could afford this...sadly many of us just "mindlessly" consume (do you need the Starbucks coffee or food delivered (or going to the restaurant) for lunch at work, instead of bringing your own food? Save that crap and you'll have a few thousand Dollars/Euros after a few years)...I myself am currently auditing my spending habbits (despite having a rather low income at the moment because I am learning a new trade), to save more money to invest (the corona crash is a prime opportunity!)
That's not such the big deal as long as it's not a yacht or something LOL friend of mine's have a cabin on an island in between Wisconsin and Canada and I love going up there I would totally live on it but it's nothing near that
I am so happy for you guys, you have built a beautiful and peaceful life for your family! God bless you.
My friend has a cabin in Canada that is boat access only. Your house looks amazing, God bless you guys and thank you for sharing.
Guy: Propane heater is expensive.
Same guy: buys a 2nd boat.
You have to frugal to buy things you need, like a 2nd boat
Yeah, 120hp , i have a dinghy with 4hp mercury, serves me well : )
@@AKGaragezz ты молодец 😉
That part blew my mind. Rich person logic right there. Guy spends prolly a million dollars on a fabulous beachfront property, boats, rich person toys, his own powerplant and yet propane is the deal buster. haha
That landscaping alone must have been a pretty sum.
@@michaeld4861 he just don't want the hussle to keep changing propane. With turbine water and solar are easier
Wow, seriously amazing set up! How wonderful it must be to have the funds needed to create such an amazing home - enjoy!
Wow …. absolutely amazing & adventurous love it !!!!🤗
Dreaming of a life like this.... Just so beautiful, relaxing and inspiring. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻
That’s not off grid. They built there own grid.
couldn't agree more
their
They brought the city to the country
Yep
They may or may not be "off grid" The huge freaking powerlines in the background at 9:15 make me wonder why they chose to be off grid and run themselves into all the 'extra cost' for power systems they had to accept.
This is the kind of place I'd love to live in. It's a dream! Good for them!
Gorgeous home, family, pets and surroundings! You did such an amazing job. God bless and protect you, your family, your land and your home.
So many negative comments. A family is successful and is able to afford their dream lifestyle. Good for them. If I had the coin I'd do the exact same thing.
beautiful . this old man says very cool kids . well done ! I Enjoyed Seeing this :)
This guy is obviously a millionaire but is very down to earth and humble. Hope to be as successful and happy as him one day
This is amazing. You are blessed to be able to live this way, so enjoy it to the fullest!
I couldn’t afford the fuel for the two daily boat trips!
😁😄😄😄 same here
lol
That Kubota the kids driving in the beginning is like 14 grand...
Yeah wait till BIDEN wrecks our economy/fuel prices ... Green new deal/ electric boats $$ only then no access. 🤔😤.
@@710p5 you were right 😩😩
Beautiful absolutely stunning what an amazing place to live and bring up your kiddos blessed really blessed
Thank you so much for sharing
It's easy to do the same as everyone else and live in towns/suburbs but takes courage to go off grid and live life as you want. These guys have created something amazing and the kids get the best of the freedom of nature plus the social interactions at school. Just WOW.
Wow, they’re are a lot of jealous people commenting on this video. This is such a beautiful way to live 💜 dreamy, tranquil, well done 💜
Jillian Wallace I’m jealous and envious but if they worked to get the money to live their dream why not? Capitalism at its finist. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much Jillian! A lot of hard work went into it and support of amazing friends and neighbours. We thought we would share a bit of a different off grid life. Thank you for watching!
the scenery is breath taking....just woow!
Wow the location is so beautiful and peaceful. It would be a perfect spot for vacation.
Wow! it's amazing
Lemme guess.....
He's a software engineer
I would think he's a senior guy at an investment bank or hedge fund
I would guarantee his job consists of stealing money from others through various schemes and frauds.
@@SenderBudYerGood You poor bastard hating on rich people.
@@jamessawyer1331 IKR? Some people have money. Some people don't. Choose one and go with it; it's your life, no one's gonna live it for you
@@artistaloca4 entitled much?
This is like rich people having their own island but with less steps.
Yeah, no steps, because they ride a boat to get there
Don’t underestimate you my bro work hard
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@@askarali791 if you are not rich alright, 50 years of hard work can get you this
These millionaires doing this need to be in a different section of youtube 😂
Well, this family appears to have unlimited funds. Great setup if you can afford it.
@Sho Yu Weeni Forget the land. To build all that, the house, the outbuildings, the infrastructure, the machinery, those stone walls, that's a lot of material and paid labour. And then you have to transport the stuff there.
These people are rolling in the dough.
$1 million is a pipe dream for 90% of Canadians.
@@yukey2587 its been done all for free, already millions of times in other videos. People do everything themselves, one is called My Self Reliance which is also located in Canada. You're just using the alleged cost of things to take away from what a better situation it is than your own crowded reality
Sho Yu Weeni sounds like the land has been in the family for generations??? No! They bought it a few years ago, they said it themselves! And it was no doubt expensive. I looked into buying land off the coast of Vancouver. You have to have deep pockets to do it.
We wish we did. Just hard work and making a dream come true! It’s great for the kiddos. Thanks for watching.
Not too bad actually, the boat access only thing keeps land cost lower compared to road access in our near the city. Depending on leasehold or freehold and condition of the home acreage starts at only 250k to 2 million plus.
Your living my dream. Thanks for sharing . God bless you and your beautiful family enjoy each other it goes by fast this crazy beautiful sometimes messed up life.
You have to experience growing up in a super remote/rural place to truly understand how much of a gift it was growing up that way. The kids will look back in retrospect years later and realize how amazing it was.
My God even the dogs are living a good life more than most of us. What a life some of us can only congratulate you and wish you all the best life has to offer. It's a private resort a fancy one♥️♥️♥️👏
To all the haters in the comments, off grid doesn't mean living in poverty, it means living off grid, you're self sufficient and not tied to electric and gas companies etc. If they can afford to live off grid in this fashion then more power to them. I'm glad they could experience the life they wanted. It's pathetic that so many people only hate when they see others living a successful life.
I wonder where they are lving. That whole scenery looks gorgeous. I would absolutely love to see that every day of my life.
This is Fabulous and speaking from a Teachers point of view your kids will not only be Survivors but they will want be Thrivers! This is the very BEST for you and your children. I am envious but I am stepping out more and more. Thank you for sharing - it’s such a WONDERFUL LIFE living this natural way. God Bless you all. 🙏🏻🔥
Wow, i love where and the way they live. It is a blessing.
The scenery and your home are really beautiful.
It looks exactly like the location for literally every 80's Slashermovie.
This looks way better than Sleepaway Camp but is pretty close to April Fools Day which was filmed in British Columbia, except that house was alot bigger. Your pretty much on point with you statement lol.
😂 true ...
lol
Producer: And that's a wrap. Thank you guys so much for being a part of this.
Mark: Oh, absolutely, we're just stoked you'll be spending a few days in the guest house. We like never get to use it.
Producer: It'll be awesome. By the way... this body of water, what's it called?
Mark: This one right here? That's Crystal Lake.
Producer: 😳 ... uhhhh. y'know I just remembered that I have a doctor's appointment early tomorrow morning...and uhhh I can't miss it, y'know COVID n all.
Mark: But you just sa--
Producer: yeah yeah, no problem, I'll be out of your hair in no time-- no no, it's no trouble (hops in canoe) - (while rowing away) AND REMEMBER, EDITING SHOULD BE DONE IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS... I'LL SEND YOU A COPY BEFORE IT'S PUT ONLINE. THANKS AGAIN!
Mark:🤔 ... why tf does that keep happening? HEY, WHAT ABOUT OUR CANOE!??
Producer: YOU CAN AFFORD ANOTHER ONE!!
I was just going to say the same thing! :D
Thanks for posting and sharing. Great to see this family’s home and hear about how they use it.
Wow! A beautiful set up. I wish I lived like that in a beautiful house such as that when I was a teen! I bet the children have lots of fun living there! The vision was good and it turned out very good! Maybe the children could plant fruit trees a distance away from the house! Wonderful! God bless you all!
Yes dont listen to those negative people. The life your living is amazing, anyone would want to live out there...Just so peaceful and perfect...
Thanks OPZ!! Thank you for checking it out!
Yeah just don't claim that this is "off the grid living"
Clearly they don't have a clue
They said they are ‘self sufficient’ but I didn’t see them growing a single produce nor raising a single farm animal??
They're "self sufficient" and "off-grid" with a washer, dryer, and dishwasher lmao
@@Believeinapathy Gatekeeping much? They are literally off the grid.
@@Believeinapathy Don’t forget the satellite phone and Internet 🤣
@@HiddenMessiah I don't think when people say living "off grid" they literally just mean you aren't connected to the power grid
@@synthiandrakon what else would they mean, it is literally what it means. People usually point out if they are self-sufficient or other things too
Your home. land and the boats are luxurious. Look so relaxing and peaceful.
This is what I want right now given this Coronavirus spread due to the travellers and living in crowded cities.
As long as you”re a millionaire, life is good.
Yep, as long as you earned it fair and square, or won it on a lottery or something.....just so long as you didn't walk all over other people, lie steal and cheat to get it...then it wouldn't make you happy...unless you're some kind conscienceless..sociopath that doesn't care about anyone else.
You can accomplish this without being a millionaire, if someone was a millionaire their offgrid property would look better than that, atleast in my opinion and my knowledge
Like I always say, it's better to be rich and prosperous than poor and miserable.
My favorite part of the whole property are the grounds, especially those AWESOME multi-level rock retaining walls. Oh my goodness! I love it!
Simply beautiful!!
But, I don't like being cut off from town like that.....in case of an emergency.
Beautiful House !!! Thank you for sharing
This pandemic lockdown is just another regular day for them. Im envious.
I know it makes u wonder who the sane ones are - us, living in so-called civilisation, or them not being worried by covid or any other bugs for that matter.
Awesome! I love how the Yert connects to the house.
Yerts tend to get moldy...
People talking about their money, but I'm just glad to see how humble they are, the fact they still have family values, that they want to be connected to the wilderness, and that they more or less tried to make it as sustainable as they can.
Why all the negative comments. They look like a great family living their dream with happy children.
You forgot to add the word "Rich" in the title.
Duong Nguyen I don’t think they are rich but good making a mansion in the woods can cost the same as a floor in an apartment in nyc
This is beautiful and everyone's dream, but it isn't feasible for the average person. You would have to be wealthy to have a set up like this and to live this way. It is great and I'm glad they can enjoy it, however, it only goes to show that everything, even living alternatively, requires money.
@MrBadabimBadabum .. Perfect post. Begin at the beginning.
@MrBadabimBadabum I understand you start where you are, but to even buy this kind of property would cost more than most people have. I'm saying this isn't living off grid for the average person. This is an extreme example of what you can do with money. You can have an off grid place and live alternatively, but to live in the style of this family would take more money than most are able to afford. I'm not saying you can't live alternatively with a little money, but this example is an extreme example. I mean, come on, they aren't living in the style that most off-grinders live.
The point of the video is just to display the many ways to live and start inspiring. It's not to copy and paste.
Yup, maybe they were born into wealth like their kids. Or they got super rich and were able to find such a home. Many can’t even afford that boat. But hey tv seems to favor the super rich and evil.
Words Unheard 🤔
It is so beautiful 💕. I can just imagine sitting by the fire outside with a hot cup of coffee.
I think you have made a wonderful slice of heaven. I am happy for you that you can live the dream.
you took my dream away from me I love love to live like this only if I can afford to unfortunately it's only a dream. Enjoy it guys you deserve it, its your hard work paying off.
Incredible site. Sometimes, I say to myself, "How is this possible for the common person." Well maybe it isn't, but it shows what is possible in landscape design, and energy efficiency. Now, instead of "no way," I say, "Cool. Good ideas. I can adopt some of these ideas." Thanks for describing and showing the possibilities.
There are thousands of families living like this around the world. Some of them because they made a decision but in most cases because they don't have alternatives. I think living off grid is not a style of living. It is just another way to live and it demands a lot of hard work.
Thank you for the channel.
This place and the lifestyle it affords one this family I'm sure, demands that one already has, or is making, A LOT of money. I couldn't afford it, but good for you guys!
These guys are awesome. Lucky. Great job. The place looks great. Good for you.
I would so love to live there! WOAH! GORGEOUS AND SUCH AN AMAZING PLACE.
Yes, They did spend money to built it. The most important thing this parents do to their kids it is most valuable. These kids are raised almost free of pollution, they are aware of team work, family quality time, and I bet they will become responsible adults, with problem solving skills above average. Congratulations
I love this concept. Very entertaining better than some of the content on TH-cam. Well worth my time. Thank you. Currently building my family dream house and retreat. Great ideas
This is beautiful 😍. It’s a blessing to live this way.
This is literally my ideal home. It’s beautiful.
Must Be Nice To Be The Cat And Dog There 😂😂😂👌🏾
We will get through this. Everyone please don’t lose hope. The energy you give is the energy you get. If we all generate positive energy we will receive a positive outcome. We will get through this we will come out of this moment.
Absolutely beautiful
living off the grid with millions lol
you've already seen a million videos of doing it without millions so why are you complaining
its so hard!
@@tynao2029 ask to the natives
@@tynao2029 its called homeless larping
feels good to be rich.