Off-grid in Italy: HOW we found our home and plans for the FUTURE | Episode 2 

Mika, you are so kind and generous to include us who cannot join patreon at the moment and I wanted to say thank you to you both and good luck with your dreams...you deserve the best😊diane

So wish I lived closer. I’d be there with my broom and dust pan. You two are just so determined so it will happen. Sending all the good luck moving things along vibes your way.

Ah loved hearing the history of how you found the house. My husband is actually watching this off grid series with me. Oh and I love hearing how things work in other places in the world. Like the mention of when you may be off grid etc. That is always very interesting to me. Hope you have a wonderful week! 💜

It will come good, you both gonna fix that big hug

I Think You Two Are So Sweet. I Can't Imagine A Sweeter Couple More Deserving Of A Natural, Life. I Know You Can Do Anything You Dream, Because You Have Each Other. And You're Willing To Work Hard. 💜

I have heard the "bureaucracy" and "speed" with which the Italian government/culture operates is very frustrating. Just have heard everything takes twice as long, workers just don't show up, and it takes forever to get changes to structures approved (especially if they're historical buildings, etc.), and yet I am still so excited for you guys. The building is so gorgeous, the windows with the views of your land, wow! Thrilled for you...hang in there...I know you'll be so glad you did! Blessings ~

Have you thought about getting a trailer/motor home to live in while you work on your place? 😍 That way you can have a clean place to rest.

Just a little 💶 towards your new home projects! Congratulations 🍾 on your new property

So much fun to find a Swede moving abroad to live off-grid! All the off-grid Swedes I've seen have stayed in Sweden. My husband is also foreign, and we've moved around the Nordics for a few years, but are likely aiming for Spain, though we've gone through a lot of countries in our thoughts (everything from Canada and the US to Ireland, and even just staying in Sweden or Norway). I'm right now looking through as many off grid channels as I can to see what people say about how they make a living, because husband mine is really hesitant and wants to be sure at least one of us can have a full-time job (which is looking difficult in Spain), while I try to assure him that tons of people do it without proper employment.

goats, chickens, and a few sheep?? you could spin your own yarn!

Wondering if you could look into the info to be a general contractor? They would have all the code requirements! My husband got the books as if were going to get his contractor’s license 😉. So happy to be part of your journey ❤

You are able to make all your Dreams come true, beste regards and a very nice day from germany

Lots of luck with your project - it looks very exciting!

Hello hello!!❤

so exciting - love from Denmark ❤

So exciting!

wow, how exciting! good luck with everything! can't wait to follow your journey! rooting for you

Good luck with everything! You are amazing! Here we know all about bureaucracy, hang in there, you just have to be more persistent then they can imagine. All the best from Romania!

I love your dreams, though at the start of anything worthwhile patients does pay off, even with the frustration of dealing with bureaucracy, it is difficult, trying to work with people who can only see their idea of life. Looking forward to your progress!

It is a privilege to be a Patreon and in a very small way help two young beautiful people dream their dream xx

Oh bless you, wishing you all the best in your wonderful endeavour - Dreams are a Journey born of Courage and Belief, you can do this, you will have a wonderful home, a wonderful life there - be strong, keep happy 😄 🤗 🙋🏼 xx

You guys are just too adorable ❤❤your Love is so evident - for each other, for the land and everything that involves ❤️your future home looks just wonderful and you will make it so gorgeous and all your hard work will pay off that’s for sure!! Looking forward to your next update and sending you lots of Love and support ❤️💥🌈❣️

So much fun to watch! good luck! Sending love and best wishes from Massachusetts, US. ❤❤❤

Tak!

Hey Martina en Micke, your video's are starting to inspire my deep desire to live in nature. The way you show your love for all the plants and animals and the world in general makes me so happy and excited to see how my life will look like after my art studies! Sending love and good luck on this beautiful journey! ❤ Side note: I'm knitting a vest/tanktop in sock yarn for my partner :)) it's so fun to knit for loved ones! (And for ourselves too) ❤

wow your plans sound extremely nice! i think a mix from all the practises/philosophies (regenerative ag, permaculture, greenhouse/gardening etc.) that fits your individual needs in harmony with the specific place is absolutely ideal. I'm very happy for you that you have come so much closer to doing it, even if you're not there yet ^^ and very excited about seeing your journey unfold with it 💕

thank you for sharing. There are no trees on the property yet as far as I saw it. May be you can plant fruit trees and some for shade eventually so they can grow in the meanwhile. This year I planted two Maroni trees ....wish you the very best hugs from Germany

Alpacas 🦙🦙🦙!!! What about an Alpaca-farm 😍😂😍

I couldn't wait to watch- I'm so excited for you two. God bless and I will pray for resolution to your challenges. ❤

Go go go !!!!!!! You’ll make it! I hope you get the well and solar panel put together sooner than later so you can inprint yourself in this beautiful place. Am sure this will be a great adventure, full of challenges but many learnings and a lot of satisfaction! You’ll make it happen with your determination, love and get this dream come true. Sending you much hugs and love. Delphine

I’m new to you all, hang in there and reap the rewards of building your own future. How fortunate you are to be young and strong together, keep your sense of humor at the ready, it will help!! I’m cheering you on from Phoenix, Arizona, in the U.S.

God bless you both I pray every thing work out for you young people

Oh I’m so happy that you finally found your place! Congratulations! ☺️ Someday I come and visit and help you in your garden! 😘

Thanks!

👏👏👏 did you think about having volonteers to help you ? Like woofers ? That would be awsome to come helping you 😍

Good luck with everything! ❤

That place is soooo, beautiful, I would not care if I had power.❤

Che meraviglia la vostra casa in mezzo al verde!! Siete bravissimi ed avete un bel progetto di vita insieme in mezzo alla natura 🌿 Supererete di sicuro tutti gli ostacoli ( burocrazia inclusa) e pian piano il vostro sogno diventerà realtà💕🌿

Hurray a new episode already😍😍😍😍

You two are so inspiring and your plans sound amazing! What a beautiful stone house and land! My husband and I are doing something similar in Virginia in the USA. We bought a 148 year old farmhouse that has no power and electric yet, but we moved onto the land and are living in a camper while we do the work. It’s definitely been very exciting, but also a little overwhelming at times! I will definitely be following along on your exciting new journey!

Wishing you soooooo much luck with this incredible project you lovely people. I'm sure you are on the right path. Of course it won't be easy, but your plans are pure and true. Just take it one step at a time and try to enjoy the journey. ❤

Good luck with everything and take care of yourselves during this process of constructing a new off grid life! 🍀🍀

You two are adorable 😊 I'm very excited for you! You will get through the bureaucracy eventually... one step at a time

Hi you two, it's so nice to follow along while you pursue your dream :) I enjoy watching your knitting podcasts as well as the new content. Sending you lots of energy from Austria, Carina

This is so exciting!!! I am so proud of you guys! Currently, still on crutches, still in pain, but watching your posts cheers me up so much! Much love from Indiana 😊

I am sooooo excited to watch this journey. Your vision sounds so absolutely beautiful. Take care of yourself ❤ I know how easy it is to burn out when you feel unrooted and your home isn’t clean lol just take care of yourself and keep the finished goal in mind! It will be so beautiful in the end

I just found you on the first podcast about your off-grid home. I loved it and really enjoyed this episode giving us the story that led up to the purchase. So looking forward to your exciting journey. I do hope you are keeping a journal. It will be so great to look back on some day when it is completed. ❤❤

Omg, what an enormous, life- changing, exciting undertaking you have taken on!!! I am floored, I had no idea you were facing this much physical labor. The two of you are young, healthy and strong, you share your love and your dreams, you have knowledge, abilities, enthusiasm and a huge zest for life: there is no doubt in my mind you will succeed! 💕💕 As for the bureaucracy: it is a hard and cruel fact of life that it makes everything more difficult rather than less so. Having faced more than my fair share the last 4 years dealing with immigration bureaucratic brick walls for loved ones, my heart goes out to you. Maybe, just maybe, amongst your followers there is a person or two who might know someone who knows someone who knows something 🍀🍀. Just maybe. I wish that for you. And if not, take a big breath and tackle one step, then the next. At least if you get super frustrated you can run outside to your land with a hoe and start weed hacking.😂 Wishing you joy and endurance!!

it is so exciting. I look forward to seeing your journey with creating your true home

Wonderful to hear about and follow your journey. Have you thought of getting solar power generators to use until you get the solar system built?

Thanks for update!!! Hope things get easier and you get to move in sooner than later!❤

Congratulations and GOOD for you. Love your plans and the house is beautiful

Amazing accomplishment. Looking forward to following your journey ❤

My big question is: How do you pay for the house? I am asking because this is the main obstacle for me to buy a place on my own. I would be glad to get some inspiration for this. Housing is so expensive whether rent or buy.

Your journey is going to be so exciting and I’m looking forward to watching it all! ❤❤❤

I wish you continued success in this big adventure! My fingers are crossed for you and I hope you are able to move in soon. Can't wait to see how this all develops. Of course having sheep on the farm would be unbelievable, but one step at a time! ❤

Nice to hear the story about the house!! Very cool that you are taking us on your adventure. I am still a student now, and I see your off-grid adventure as a good learning process for my own future🙂. I have taken a number of courses on permaculture and food forestry and I really recommend that you delve into the 10 principles of permaculture, especially since you are living off-grid and plan to use all energy (solar, water and electricity) as efficiently as possible. Looking forward to your next video!!

So Proud of You Guys!God Bless You Both ❤️❤️❤️

Wow congratulations guys Im happy for you this is a huge step that I really appreciate you’re sharing it with us 💕💕 wishing you all the luck with zero obstacles through the way - maybe maybe you can have a knitting and foraging camp in this beautiful place in a few years who knows 🤩🤩🤩 love all the way from Kuwait

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Are you able to put in water tanks and collect rainwater?

Also, can you use a generator temporarily?

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where about are you in italy ?

Congratulations for your new future home! How I understand you about all the administrative things, all the norms, all the « must do » which very often does not fit a sustainable way of living… even in Switzerland. How great for the hemp/lime isolation! We did this few months ago, it’s such an amazing material. Just make sure if it is compatible with the concrete walls because it must breathe. Anyway, I wish you all the best, all the force you need, it’s a challenging project and takes so much energy but it worth it because you create your own home… be patient and keep going towards your dream. Hugs from Switzerland 🇨🇭