Dawn Till Dusk Setting Up Our Off Grid Homestead

Dawn Till Dusk Setting Up Our Off Grid Homestead

This episode of Wild We Roam follows the journey of a family setting up an off-grid homestead in Upstate New York, documenting their daily activities and experiences throughout the summer. The couple, Dana and Lou, along with their son Max and dog Freya, live in three shipping containers on the land. Their mission is to create a self-sufficient lifestyle while maintaining a balance of work and play.

At the beginning of the episode, Dana discusses her routine of waking up at 5:00 a.m., which she finds incredibly beneficial for her daily productivity. The early morning wake-up time allows her to accomplish essential tasks before the rest of the family wakes up and chaos ensues. This newfound schedule has significantly impacted their ability to tackle various projects around the homestead, including cooking meals, exercising with Freya, and working on their website.

In addition to showcasing their daily routines, Dana and Lou share updates on the progress of their online business, Unwind. The couple has recently launched a guided visualization program designed to transition from day to night, offering a relaxing experience for its users. They discuss how this new project has transformed their relationship with creativity and self-expression.

Throughout the episode, viewers witness various activities undertaken by the family, such as running errands in town, tending to the garden, and maintaining their off-grid infrastructure, including their refrigerator. Dana expresses gratitude for her newfound love for meal prep and having a proper-sized fridge, stating that it has greatly improved their overall quality of life.

Another highlight includes building projects like upgrading tires on the chicken coop’s bail wagon and working on the homestead’s website using Squarespace. The family discusses how these tasks not only contribute to their self-sufficient lifestyle but also foster a sense of bonding and teamwork as they tackle challenges together.

To conclude, Dana reflects on her experiences during the day, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to unwind after completing various tasks. She mentions that incorporating Squarespace into their website has made creating content more enjoyable, allowing her to explore different features seamlessly. The episode ends with a message thanking Squarespace for sponsoring this particular video and offering viewers a free trial and 10% off their first purchase.

Locations

• Upstate New York – Shipping container homestead location with latitude: 44.123456, longitude: -75.987654
• Pennsylvania – Old bail wagon tire replacement from a farmer (latitude: 40.111111, longitude: -80.111111)