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The idea came from when we rented a seasonal cabin in the mountains in 2010. The owner came back for the summers. Instead of finding a monthly rental which was expensive(and an apartment) we decided to camp for the summer and still commute to work. We bought all of our gear for the cost of what we paid for one month of rent.

After that experience we decided we wanted to buy and develop our own property. We both loved growing plants and permaculture was in the forefront of our minds. In 2012 we found an owner finance option, and started planning our escape. My husband and I bought property at 10,600 FT in the Sange De Cristo Mountains. We left city life in spring 2014 to live and develop there.

We were sick of the domesticated life and wanted to get back to nature, away from the keeping up with the Jones type. We wanted the challenge that came with off grid living, something that we got a taste of when we were doing extended camping. We craved personal growth unavailable to us in normal life.

We got there April 1st and had to snowshoe all our gear 12×12 tent and stove. By the time we got there we had about $400. This story could easily be a book so I’ll cut it very short. We had our cabin stacked by amish in 2015. We worked on it until my husbands contract with a local machine shop was completed in 2016.

This summer we finished the cabin and sold it to finance our new project. Since we built the cabin we had our son. One of the reasons we chose to start again in a more hospitable place. Also keeping livestock is near impossible at that elevation something we have both enjoyed for the past three years and plan on continuing.

We are currently in the process of moving to the property we bought outright this time. My husband has a shop of his own now that will be near by. We will be living in a 18×18 military tent to start out and we couldn’t be more excited. The best part is this time around we have a relationship with The Most High Yah. Something we didn’t have the first time we went off grid. No doubt he brought us there, it was our ‘wilderness experience’. ‘Not by might nor by power but by my Spirit’ Zech 4 vs 6

I do hope you eventually get to go off-grid it is a life changing decision, with ups and downs, far from easy but well worth it!

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There are some great suggestions in this thread. Most of my thoughts have already been covered. I watch a youtube channel called southernprepper1, he does ‘boots on the ground’ where people from all over give news that are happening locally that you wouldn’t necessarily get otherwise. I think it would be really interesting to have an ongoing thread we could pass along tidbits of news like boots on the ground.

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Totally agree. I second Rose Red, also Mary’s Nest is great.

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I love to share with interested people. We have quite a testimony that one day I may share in its entirety. The Most High Yahuah has helped us so much in every way. He rid us of spiritual baggage, broke generational curses, as well as revealed so many Truths. Since we were Immersed in The Set Apart Spirit we have been systematically cleaned up and separated from this world. It is truly remarkable. The best assignment we have ever had is being a spiritual warrior for Yahusha. We are still figuring out exactly what part we play in body but continue to pray and study, eventually we will know. 🙂 Have a blessed day!

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I second that! 🙃

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I have never been afraid to be a beginner at something. Everyone has to start somewhere. It can’t be any worse than being a noob at snowboarding for instance! 😆Everyone has to start somewhere. I think that is excellent advice. I will definitely look more into a Algorithm/naming videos. I am a little nervous on all the filler words I use, good to know I can edit that out. Although my husband is an excellent speaker so I was hoping to be behind the camera a lot. Thanks again for your response.

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Do you have a link to your youtube? I will subscribe to your channel

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I don’t think you are a downer, just being realistic, which I really appreciate. I am concerned about the editing part as I have a 20 month old and he is very intolerant to computer time. Thank you for advice on posting videos on other sites and equipment, both things I didn’t think of. There is much to consider! Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment.

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Very cool. I subscribed to your channel. My son loves tractors and was captivated :). Thanks for the encouragement, and glad you are enjoying sharing your experience. May Yah bless your project!

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Awesome I will check out your suggestions, really appreciate it

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What type of camera do you use Laura?

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This would be awesome. I am not sure how to make a group, but I would definitely be interested. I am also curious what phones you guys use for videos. I am torn on android or iPhone. I have an iphone currently but have a windows computer, and not interested in buying a mac to do editing. I also refuse 5G so i know that limits me a little.

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Thanks, very much appreciate the response Billy. Just curious what phone do you use? I am ready to upgrade my phone and torn between iphone and android for video.

• This reply was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by  MannaValleyFarmandRanch.

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Thanks for the recommendation, I will definitely check him out.

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Thank you, your response is much appreciated!