Dream Cabin in the Woods (Winter in Washington)
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- Winter scenes from Washington, a dreamy container cabin in the woods, and leaning into a very big and intimidating change… Thanks for being here ♡
00:00 waking up in a storage container
02:00 snowy days in the mountains
03:55 snowshoeing in 0 degrees F
05:45 a cabin built out of 5 storage containers
07:50 okay i love it here
09:32 thoughts on what comes next
11:30 buying raw land
12:30 dream sauna in the forest
14:00 shot in the dark
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Hey :) I’m Christian Schaffer, and I’ve lived on the road full-time since May 2018. This journey began in 2013 when I left the corporate world to build my career as an outdoor adventure & travel photographer. After 14 months of SUV living - I bought the van I now call home. Van life enables me to experience and document the beauty of our natural world, while also having my home and office nearby. My hope is that by sharing my own personal highs and lows along this (sometimes) wild journey, you might be inspired to hit the road or spend more time outdoors. Maybe one day I'll see you out on that open road 🚐
*My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 62K miles*
#solofemale #cabininthewoods #winter
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I've been a longtime follower on instagram, but I'm new to the longer format content (and TH-cam in general). You are my first content creator I've watched, and if this is what it's like, WHAT have I been MISSING!? The last three videos, aside from being beautiful and serene, have literally evoked a gutteral SCREAM from me, because it feels like y🎉ou are actually reading out my thoughts straight from my brain! I'm talking, a whole Killing Me Softly moment: straight up strumming my pain, flushed with fever, embarrassed by the crowd.
Letters found.
Read out loud. 😂
But SERIOUSLY, thank you for sharing. I already slid into your Insta DMs to express the same gist of this comment. But it's worth two long-winded thank yous. So. THANK YOU.
Ok WOW, your comment just made my day 😂Thanks for following my work for all this time, it genuinely means so much to me! 🤍 Also I haven’t heard that song in forever haha, what a solid throwback
So nice. I’m a little jealous you get to binge watch her channel. I think I’m caught up and have to wait with bated breath for the next one. They’re all so utterly enchanting 🥰
Another beautiful video. Love the cabin
Long time follower wishing you the best of luck on your land search, your paradise is out there waiting on you. Promise us, you will continue making your videos, your talent is rare, not to be wasted, and eagerly consumed by all those who have found you.
@@LCLand Well said. Utterly enchanting is a perfect description and couldn't imagine experiencing Christian's videos from the beginning. It's different, but you're reminding me of one of the coolest things I've ever heard. Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour was interviewed about the making of Dark Side of the Moon and all the details of the production. He said he often thought of the person who bought the album, put headphones on and... heard it for the first time. "I never had that experience." He was jealous of one of his fans.
Sixteen years ago, I met my wife while living in Virginia. I am originally from Wisconsin, she's from Washington State. We are both prior military so we've traveled and lived in more places than we can even begin to remember. One day she asked me, of all the places I've lived, where would I prefer to spend the rest of my life. My answer was simple. I didn't care. I had never lived in one place that I absolutely wanted to stay. I had never lived in a place that I considered home. They were always just places I've been and really didn't care if I was ever there again or not. Seven years ago, we flew out to the Oregon coast to visit her parents. We flew into Portland late in the evening and drove with her parents to their house. I was exhausted and could barely keep my eyes open for the ride so it wasn't until that next morning that I actually saw where I was, and, it hit me. Hard! I stood there in my in-laws kitchen and looked out at the mountains with the inversion layer cutting everything in half. The peace, the tranquility and the view. It hit me. My wife brought me a cup of coffee and asked me why I was crying. I told her I was home. Three years ago we bought our home on the Oregon coast with a view of the mountains and the salty breeze in the air, and I'll be here until the day I die.
I hope you find your space here. There's healing in these mountains and inspiration in the waves. It's home for those of us that have never found another.
I'm in love with the pacing of your films. So refreshing to not be bombarded with constant jump cuts and endless dialogue. You leave space to breathe in the landscape, time to absorb your ideas and calm settings to ponder your thought provoking questions.
This home. The dog. The environment. It suits you. This is it. It's not what you think you can't afford, it's what you will figure it out and make it work.
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The quality of your videos is amazing. This intro was awesome.
total agree and I have been around photography and some video for over 30 years
Yes I concur: phenomenal videographer and storyteller. 👍🏻
wow thank you so much 🥹🙏🏻
From an old dad, you will change the world, just not the way you expect. Go for it.
You are putting yourself in a vibrational place of receiving all that you are asking for, so it will be. 💫🌅
@@paineintheass233law of attraction
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I'm always astonished by your cinematography. Just beautiful. Well done!🌹
Thank you so much 🥲🙏🏻
You're welcome.@@ChristianSchaffer
Thank you for featuring the Pacific Bin house in your video, which is located in Sultan, WA. Being surrounded by trees in a forest with hiking trails around makes it a perfect place to relax, and explore nature.
sounds like an ad, you know that right
And see the Bigfoot
What do you charge for a weekend stay?
I am not linked to this property, just a big fan of its design, which I first saw featured in a video posted by Shelby Church in February 2023. My previous reply to you this afternoon was deleted by TH-cam because I included a web link to this property. @@davemenard5089
Ooh...maybe she choose to keep the town private...no? Or did I miss something???
Thank you for being the only Vanlife channel I’ve come across where it’s an attractive, younger woman, yet doesn’t feel the need to constantly show ass shots as the only redeeming quality. Pure class and substance.
A home in the woods + the van for all the adventures = the dream 🌲🏠🚐🤍
And a 4x4 to rip around 🤓
@@ChristianSchaffer That would be the icing on the cake.
In Europe, since the electrification of cars, 4x4s are no longer very popular. An all-electric 4x4 is in every way unthinkable because of its weight. The alternative would be a car with a small gasoline engine, and one or two electric motors for the other 2 wheels. It would therefore be a hybrid 4x4. Probably the 4x4 function could only be activated as long as the small battery is not empty. In other words, it's very difficult to find a new 4x4 that is still affordable and not too heavy.
That said, in the US it's probably different.
PS: My dream car is the Suzuki Jimny (Kinetic Yellow), but it is no more sold since almost a year. So sad :(
Watch out for methers in those Washington woods!
You have been transparent to viewers about what makes you “tick” as a person. And you have been open in the past while about how you are more and more interested in having a home base. You mentioned how you never thought you would be making this step on your own. But I think deep down that you wouldn't have it any other way. By making this decision as an individual, you stay true to yourself. And if you choose to share that with someone, you can protect your individuality. Who knows.....making this decision to find a plot to make roots may bring you so much more than just a home that's not on wheels. And you will always have the van to “escape” and get away when you need to have a reset. I hope that you just enjoy the moment without overthinking and sabotaging your plans for the future. Allow yourself to have the win. We all deserve that joy - including you.
I think there is probably some truth to your theory. It’s strange to admit, but doing this independently does feel right. I mean, I still haven’t done anything yet, haha. But when I do…8 yr old me will be hella proud 🥲 Thanks for sharing this 🙏🏻
Even a shot in the dark, creates a flash that if pointed in the right direction will be seen.
I lived in a small cabin in Suquamish. It was on an older woman's property and she lived in the big house. In many ways I loved it, but that damp cold in Western Washington I could never get warm. But now I see after watching this video, if I could live with hot tub sauna, better insulation and not have to commute to work those woods would be pretty dreamy in the winter after all. This is so huge for you Christian because this is the first time I have ever really seen you make a decisive decision that this is where you'd want to have a homebase. And it was the first video of yours I watched on van life that helped me decide that I really want a homebase. It was the one where you got to stay in the airbnb cabin in Montana and you said your work ethic was solid. I totally related to that and it helped me relax about why I don't get much work done on the road. Here's to us getting our home base dream 🥂
Wow thank you for sharing that 🥲🤍 Here’s to our dream homes! (and maybe also dream saunas? haha)
Your storytelling and ability to capture amazing video is unparalleled on TH-cam. I always look forward to your video presentations. I wish you the very best in finding the property of your dreams. Enjoy the journey. And thank you for all of the time and hard work you put into your TH-cam channel.
Thank you so much 🥲🙏🏻
It's giving such major Twilight vibes. I adore it!
"It's like gray space where you've outgrown the life you're living but haven't quite worked out what comes next." This hit home. Thank you for sharing and creating such moving content to share with us.
Please do a video on everything you learned about buying land to help out the rest of us!! Loved this video, one of my favorites. Interesting how our nomadic hearts eventually find a stronger pull for stability. This theme seems to be something that happens to most, and i wonder what it is we learn during these times of travel, how we change to prefer something new. Love your channel!
Would be fun to document! 😊🍃
Absolutely beautiful scenery, but you do such a great job of capturing it! Thanks for taking us along. Also, as to purchasing property and building something, take it in small pieces, don't be intimidated. We have confidence in you!
Thank you so much, Darrell ☺️
Your videography is like watching a work of art unfolding right in front of my eyes. Moving and absolutely stunning! Thank you ❤
Too kind 🥹🙏🏻
It’s fun seeing the home turf through someone else’s eyes. Western Washington winters can get tedious at times but it’s a great time to explore without the summer crowds. It won’t be long before the birds come back and you can smell the soil again. Good luck with the property search. ❤
Thanks Ken, I can’t wait to explore this place with a 4x4 in the winter. I feel like the views would be endless
I can totally see you living in such a place. You can do it!
Wow wow wow. Everything is so beautiful! Viewing this is like balm for my soul! Peace is what comes to mind...
That build up to the end was crazy. Gave me chills at the end! I hope you find what you’re looking for!
I just love Washington state. There truly is no better state to settle down in . The beauty and things to do is endless. You can have this dream!
That is so encouraging, thank you 🥲🙏🏻
Too bad it's being ruined by liberal policies.
Wow. Just. Simply. WOW.
On all counts.
Such a beautiful place 🍃
Wow. Just wow. What an amazing video. Epic. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure.
Thanks for watching ☺️🙏🏻
Really loved every second of this creation, Christian and I loved the way you ended it up! Your earnest, open, raw hope is bringing tears to my eyes and I just don't think you know how many of us are sending energy and hope your way for your dreams to come true! You give us so much with your creativity!!!
Wish away....you are very smart and resourceful. I have no doubt you can make this happen. You are truly blessed with your talents, and if your soul is telling you this is where you want to be, what comes next will work itself out. I'm rootin' for ya !!😊
I really admire that you are not afraid to change the familiar patterns of your life to go after your dreams. I hope you get the land and build a home you love, and that you still make videos in the future! 🤩
I've seen all your videos a million times, the music combined with the photography is excellent, i feel like i'm watching a great tv show, more please more...
There's absolutely nothing to lose by focusing your attention on this dream. In a world that is becoming more insane by the day, being in your own serene space in nature is essential. I feel blessed as I trek on skis in the back country of the Sierra all winter near my home. I can't help but wish everyone could have this gift because it would bring peace to the world.
The Sierras! Sigh. That must be so amazing. Absolutely love it out there
I wish all the best for you Christian and hope you find the land you seek.
We're all pulling for you..Another chapter in the life journey. Thanks for sharing . Washington St is one of my favorite places on earth....Always love getting the check in video from you Christian.
Thank you Colin 🥲
I live just down the road, in Monroe, after 21 years of living in Seattle. Seattle was a great place for my 20’s and 30’s, but it’s just so much nicer to be out in the foothills of the mountains. The views, the solace, the access to nature, it all is just a better place to be after so much city, for so long. You did a great job of capturing this beautiful land of ours. Thank you for always doing just that and more. Your videos are always captivating.
So great to see you again. Thank you for a wonderful weekend kickoff❤
Christian, your incredible way of capturing scenery and framing it is a very nice mood, continues to be a wonderful experience. I love that you feel comfortable sharing your journey through life with us. Of course, there are a number of aspects of your coming life that will help make it feel increasingly fulfilling for you, including perhaps a place and maybe a relationship. You will add an incredible quality to both. Due to my own exploration, I feel that there is also an inner journey, that I sense would help to make the feeling you are searching for, more accessible. The feeling of home is not only expressed in a physical place, though that is nice, but also in a deeper understanding of yourself, a deeper knowing of yourself. Because in the end, you, are home.
So, all of the aspects you desire can be brought together. The inner journey and exploration, I will suggest, will add to that endeavor. I'm not saying you need to add it to have a more satisfying life show up, I'm saying that it will give it a quality that is sort of like a spice you have not used yet. And when you add it to your favorite dish, it brings out a quality of taste that without it, you would not have experienced.
Regardless of how you continue your journey and exploration of life, I hope it brings you increasing amounts of what you would love to experience with it.
Marlo is so chill for a doodle. Handsome boy
I miss him already 🥲
You do a great job of catching the scenery around you wherever you go. Having planted roots, I'll never have this kind of freedom. So I'll live vicariously. Keep up the good work!
Life is good with Christian Schaffer😊. Beautiful video as always; thank you!🤍❄🩷
You are that novel that is so vivid in our imaginations and we read the life right into it …. Except YOU are the life !! Real , Raw and so very talented!! I can not wait to keep turning the pages for what comes next!!
Thanks for watching, I appreciate you! 😊
First I must thank you for sharing these videos you produce they are such a pleasure to watch, your down to earth personality along with your way you tell the story not just in your narration but your work flow and visuals it’s such a breath of welcomed fresh air.
As for the land thing and it being overwhelming and you not having any exp/ knowledge with it. Remember no one has experience with anything UNTIL THEY DO..!
Give yourself credit you a very motivated young woman with a very intelligent mindset and you have already done so many things most don’t brave so yeah if it’s what you want for your next adventure I have no doubt you will tackle it with the same zest as you do anything with and in the end you’ll have a place of your own and that so called experience. 😉
Keep living your life and NEVER allow fear deny you experiences or things you want!
Thank you for sharing your struggles with being on the move vs sinking roots
Thank you for the best of February. Looking forward to your Spring
This place is amazing ❤
Beautiful video and stunning location 😍Would love to go there one day! The cabin and surroundings is definitely giving me some major Cullen house, Twilight vibes 🌲Thanks for sharing, Christian💯Lots of love from Norway 🤍
That’s exactly what I thought when I pulled up! All the Twilight vibes haha
As someone who is from Southern California, lived in the PNW for three years, and is now in NW AR, your videos of the PNW always pull at my heart strings. I’ve lived and breathed that beauty and it will always be such a special place to my family and seeing your beautiful captures of the region are so good always ✨
Good luck with the search! Already looking forward to the videos of you building it all out!
Gorgeous video! Definitely dream worthy lifestyle!
Took me all of my adult years to finally accept WA is my jam…
Good Luck in your searches 🍀
Everything about your videos are exceptional! The sound track, the way you showcase the landscape and beauty around you, and tie it all in with your story. I seriously can’t get enough!
I've been following you for a while now and your videos are so interesting to watch. So much beauty in your visions and thoughts that you share. You are an inspiration to follow.
🤍All the feels!🤍 Great episode and fantastic storytelling as always. Dream Big! 🌟
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Your videos are just beautiful. So well filmed. So well edited. So well narrated. So well crafted. Thank you for sharing.
wow, thank you 🥹
Beautiful world isn't it? And you capture the moments so well. You know when you are home. Give me a beach ⛱️. Thank's so much and just 🐝!!!!
I can see you living somewhere like this, hope you find the home you're looking for.
As usual, this is an incredible piece of art. I really admire your openness of not just glorifying road life but to challenge and question it constantly, I feel like your videos have taken all of us on this emotional journey you're going through.
Snowier! Love it!
That perfect plot of land is out there. You'll find it. I just hope you continue to bring us along for the ride.
Great video, great thoughts, great scenery and great music. I kept going back to the 2:39 mark where you say, "You've out grown the life your living but haven't quite worked out what comes next." What a great line. Exactly sums up what point in life I am at. Always look forward to your videos. We just need more of them. Cristian your the best!!!!
Appreciate you 🙏🏻 Hopefully we can both find our paths forward
Thank you. We are going to ❤ your new adventures🙂
This video hits home so well with having the same goal just from a different path myself. If this current dream ends up sticking, I can vouch it's not the worst time to buy and may even improve in the short term. I've been watching land prices in this area consistently almost 5 years now and just in the last few months/weeks prices have been dropping.
And in just this short 15 minute video, it has given me even more confirmation that this is home to me.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for someone to reach out to you. Your videos have brought me so much joy over the years.
So awesome you’re looking for land and starting to teach yourself everything you’ll need to build your own place:) I think it’s a great idea, and I can’t tell you how much I love having land in a cabin, and also spending the other half of the time on the road, seems like the combination would work perfect for your lifestyle giving you the best of both worlds🔥
I think you will always have a heart for van life travel - and filming wonderful, beautiful, places for us to enjoy...but it can be so wonderful to come home to your own special place in the woods. 💞
Absolutely!! 🤍
I moved to WA state 10 years ago and absolutely love it. Love summer but there’s something special about the winters too.
Mystic, stunning and modern. You can do this Christian. All the best.
5 acres and a Mountain View that sounds like everyone’s dream. Good luck with that one.
Life cannot get better than this
So cool. Can't wait for that whole journey.
Yeeees, sounds like you're capturing the vibe/spirit of the Pacific Northwest. It truly is amazing, and I miss it so much, having moved away to Europe. All the best in your quest for a homebase!
Wow so beautiful and picturesque out there ❤
You have the BEST of both worlds..Soooo much freedom on the road and pet sitting wherever u want and enjoying these AMAZING homes..There's a whole lot more incredible places out there across the world..Take your time and enjoy having a beautiful life...The RIGHT place will find you..Eventually..🙏🇦🇺💙
Thank you for showing me the beauty of Winter…in Washington specifically. It’s cold in Arkansas too, yet it’s not the same.
Stay warm!☃️
Always beautiful watching your videos! Simply stunning!❤
Totally agree on some of the other comments. Awesome! Thanks! Be safe!
It's pretty hard to escape the draw of the upper northwest rain forrest. There is something extra special about it. When I was younger, everytime I would have a mountain bike race in the coastal rainforest, I would purposely leave a little black mud on my bike for as long as it would last just so I always had it with me no matter where I was riding or racing. During practice, I would often just sit under the canopy for hours, watching riders winding through and listening to the sounds. I have been to many special places in north America, but the large 10 foot cedars and d fir hold a special spot in my soul. Great post as always!
Agreed. It’s the kind of place that stays with you
I live in WA. I never tire of the way you capture the diverse essence of the state. May your dreams come true. ❤
Everybody is praising cinematography and editing but for me it's sound and narration 😘
What a beautiful, peaceful place (I can see why you fell in love with it)😊. I really like what your friend has done with re-purposed containers. And the heavily wooded surrounding are amazing. Hope you are able to find the land and potential Home that you seek. I can see being happy in a place like this (who wouldn't be). Sauna would be a must 😊
a very exciting time! exploring options amidst all that beautiful land. Good luck young lady.
❤Thank you for taking as along.
Yet another mesmerising hypnotic video thank you for sharing. 😊
I've followed you for a while before I began my travel journey 3+ years ago. Your cinematic skill is on par with the best in the world. This video is one of my all-time favorites. Thanks for brightening my life 💛
It's inspiring to see you keep leaning into the scary unknown and working on it until you get what you desire!
Great video. I missed this one. Beautiful home, beautiful dog.
The quality of this video is cinematic and just wonderfully done. Thank you for sharing.
you got to enjoy the cold snap we had !! I believe WA / olympic peninsula the best place !! beach 1 hr away , no traffic , mountains , rain forest , victoria so close and san juans a quick boat ride!
Love the PNW! So peaceful and serene!
That stunning home and location would make my heart explode with happiness and peace. Awesome video.
Beautiful. I love so much about your films. Today, it occurred to me, especially what a difference it makes to have a thoughtful and intentional audio commentary, I especially appreciate the negative spaces that allows the stunning visuals to speak.
INCREDIBLE!! beautiful art. Thank you!!!
Cinematography and storytelling is nextlevel
I love it, another beautiful, stunning, inspiring video, Christian. I have no doubt you'll find your dream... ❤
Best wishes in your search Christian, keep dreaming & trust you'll reach them! The PNW is magical & BTW Could hear the happiness in your heart!!
There’s just something about the mountains 🍃☺️
@@ChristianSchaffer Definitely "Happiness!"
A Schaffer scratch of the surface always leads to something special. Good luck with your shot in the dark.
Absolutely mind-blowing scenery. I am happy for you that you could enjoy this fantastic place.
Cross my fingers for you that you find the best place for you.. love from Italy🎉❤
I'm glad you finally found something to be passionate about again! You've been on the road for so long and probably need a holiday from it and plant some roots and this video just solidifies that passion. I can see this as your dream come true. You deserve that happiness and peace. Looking forward to what the future has in store for you! Keep up the good work! Big fan of yours!
Thanks, it’s definitely got me inspired. So much to learn 🤓
Love the cabin and the wonderful scenery!
An epic moment in your path. Great story.
Excited to see where it all goes 😊
Simply beautiful.