We moved out of the city and this is what happened next

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This week we have a look at some of the things we have done over the years to turn this piece of overgrown abandoned land into our dream off-grid homestead. This is by no means everything we have done though, there is lots of repetition and just the general mundane of life. But we love it here, and love to share some of it with you.
Chapters:
0:00 Finding our property
3:30 Our yurt (and kitchen)
10:07 Our pets
12:22 Chickens
13:53 Baby Bo
15:43 Cleaning our main well
18:30 Best investment, our digger
20:21 Ongoing cleaning work
21:00 The pond saga
26:37 Growing food, the garden
31:38 Beekeeping
33:55 Olives
37:28 Our vineyard
40:56 Neighbouring terraces
44:00 Making a new road
46:40 House site
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Lea van der Eems
Apartado 001144
EC Zona Industrial Castelo Branco
6001 - 901 Castelo Branco
Portugal
Music: Epidemic Sound
New here? My name is Lea and I live with my partner Maarten, our toddler Puck and baby Bo on our land in Central Portugal. We left the rat race in the Netherlands in 2018 and moved south in our old campervan. Two years ago we bought land in Portugal that had been abandoned for several decades. After lots of hard work we now live in a beautiful yurt and keep ourselves busy growing our own vegetables as well as producing olive oil, wine and honey on a small scale. This channel documents all the different jobs we have to do, and sometimes some nice footage of this beautiful country we now call home.
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16 июн 2024

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@gingermonette7455 Год назад

Your tenacity for such a large project (compounded by caring for small children) is truly admirable. Well done!

@amouramarie Год назад

Haha, I love how the fearless chickens all crowd around the working digger to eat the uprooted bugs.

@destino2portugal Год назад

So much hard work, so much progress, such beautiful people, what a joy to watch ❤️

@resolutionarybeing1885 Год назад

I SO APPRECIATE YOUR SHOWING 4 YEARS WORTH OF hard WORK AND HOW THINGS ARE IN REALITY. I will share your bit of reality with others who have little or no idea what homesteading from scratch can be like. You have worked so hard for your land and children. What a bounty of goodness you have enabled to grow and flourish. I wish you endless years of joy, fun, humor and love to go with all your work, planning and purposeful acquisitions of more land, implements and goodness. You have certainly earned your view. You and your children have created a strong solid foundation and memorable history together to share for the rest of your lives. Amen to the source of all goodness. Blessings to you. I send smiles and hugs to all.

@asnateve Год назад

I just love how the chickens always follow the digger around - completely not being bothered by it :D

@oliveoil4487 Год назад

Thank you lea and Marrten!! It is nice to show the world how far you both came from to this present day. What a journey? So proud of you both. Excellent video!!

@ourportuguesehomestead Год назад

Thanks Olive! We've come a very long way these last few years :)

@feliciatiba2885 Год назад

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@ourportuguesehomestead Год назад

@feliciatiba2885 what do you mean?

@patrickgilhooly8340 Год назад

Thank you for coming back ! We here missed you. Praying you have a fruitful year. Please don’t give up. Thank you for your so hard work.

@petergrondman8064 Год назад

i have some solar cells for you, 20v open circuit, 16v 1,6amp. i've got 14, want to keep four.

@carmenmariacortesmarin2664 Год назад

I hope they saw your offer and understood it. Just found their channel. Nice gesture Peter Grondman.

@petergrondman8064 Год назад

@@carmenmariacortesmarin2664 Yes, they saw it and understood it, they didn't need it. Lovely people, i wish them lots of luck and happiness. Thank you for your reaction Carmen.

@carmenmariacortesmarin2664 Год назад

@@petergrondman8064 I hope I don't bother you by asking if you have them to give to another family in northern Portugal. They seem to be in need of it. Their channel is Simple life Portugal. Have a nice Sunday, and God bless you.

@petergrondman8064 Год назад

@@carmenmariacortesmarin2664 Do not believe in God, but if you want them come get them..

@ranter7100 Год назад

I cant stress enough being able to raise children in an environment like this is priceless for their development. They are being given knowledge so far above what any institution could give. What the last 2 / 3 years or several decades if your awake in the west should of taught us. Is that trust in govt and it's institutions and corporate power has destroyed the west. Living like this connected to the earth is how we are supposed to live. How we are designed to live. Here is the kicker we have the right to live on the land we were born with that right. We have given that sovereignty away..... To govt, to police, to the courts. 2023 people if you value freedom at all do not accept the digital ID, it's a trap. They are going offer benefits at the start to join , don't do it we have many following us who will be enslaved to this system for god knows how long. Stand your ground people and believe in community, friends, family if your lucky and your own sovereignty and above all stop watching MSM.

@hzh_257 Год назад

For anyone considering building such an amazing homestead - I would recommend Bulgaria🇧🇬 as a possible location! It is amazing, affordable and it offers so much personal freedom!

@deehalpern8988 Год назад

So happy to see you back. You’ve both worked so hard and it shows. And I look forward to seeing what kind of wonderful projects you accomplish this year. Watching the children grow is such a treat too.

@theresalloydevans4862 Год назад

I only started watching your channel about a year ago, so this 4 year montage was a real eye opener. I had no idea that your land was so large and overgrown at the outset. What an incredible job you have done! So much hard work. Such vision. Such beauty. I am sure that your delightful family will continue to thrive and I will continue to watch with bated breath as you battle your way on, hopefully with more well-defined downtime. Love with joy.

@ourportuguesehomestead Год назад

Thanks! We've worked hard to get the land where it is today :)

@amcab1625 Год назад

You guys have accomplished so much. You should be so proud!

@ourportuguesehomestead Год назад

We are very proud :)

@yohannesephrem9096 Год назад

What can I say, this is a wholesome life. I'm happy for you!

@xirisjee Год назад

als ik dit zie vind ik het zo jammer dat ik niks heb bijgehouden van ons eigen avontuur! wij zitten sinds 7 jaar in Roemenië, op een vergelijkbare plek. inmiddels 3 kinderen verder en een hoop werk had ik best willen terugkijken op al die projecten en fases. super leuk om dit van jullie te zien! een hoop gedaan en geleerd, prachtig en heel herkenbaar.

@richfiryn Год назад

I have been here since you began. Sure has been cool to watch the transition of your property along the way. It's amazing what you can do a little bit at a time and just keeping at it. I have no doubt you guys have been an inspiration to countless others too!

@keepcreationprocess Год назад

Where are they in P inlands ?

@ourportuguesehomestead Год назад

Thanks Rich! We appreciate you sticking with us :)

@ourportuguesehomestead Год назад

We're in the Castelo Branco district

@Ida-fz3ir Год назад

'each drop changes the rocket' ... my motto...❤️👍

@luisaleonardi666 Год назад

It has been a four year constant progress, you must really be proud of yourselves, considering you had two little children to care about and make them happy to share with you that lovely farming experience. In another four year project you will be able to enjoy a lot of the potential of your land including your future house. Keep your energy and your youth make the best all around your dreams.

@teresaquintinha7361 Год назад

How abandoned the land was and what you have achieved is amazing. I'm always afraid of the fires in your area, and abandoned lands are a good place where they've started. Keep up the excellent work. I believe you have also wild animals around.

@CMoore8539 Год назад

I’m quite sure that they can handle it!❤

@monikacarless_wordwitch Год назад

This was lovely! You've really transformed this land, I can tell the land loves you.

@stefankatomova-nikolova213 Год назад

I discovered you today. I cannot tell you how much respect and admiration I feel for you and your beautiful kids. May Gott bless you, your animals and your land! In Bulgarian "agriculture" means litarally translated "to make soil" and this is what you do indeed. Warm regards from Germany, where I have been living for the last 34 years.

@nettp7773 Год назад

Really enjoy seeing your projects and everything you are doing.

@lyndarobinson2853 Год назад

So enjoyable to be reminded of all the hard work you have done on your land. Well done. Looking forward to seeing what you achieve in the next four years.

@rosaolbera8768 Год назад

Hello my name is Rosa olbera I am from America 🇺🇸 and I am so blessed to have found your amazing channel I just had to join you have a darling little son stay safe outthere

@strawberries1411 Год назад

Wow how time flies... memories came flooding back when I saw your humble beginnings. I started to follow when you only had a few hundreds of followers and now look at the progress! Way to go!

@ourportuguesehomestead Год назад

wow, that's a long time ago! Thanks for sticking with us :)

@dianna8626 Год назад

You have accomplished so much, and the children are healthy and happy.

@gracedossantos2136 Год назад

After watching your video I have fallen in love again with my birth land. I was 5 when my parents immigrated to France and then to USA where I reside now. I'm so happy that you chose Portugal. And what a beautiful job you are doing. God bless your beautiful family.

@gracedossantos2136 Год назад

PS I'm 59 now.

@ourportuguesehomestead Год назад

That’s nice to hear Grace :)

@shamisiboroberto5714 Год назад

I am amazed by your progress over the years. you should be proud of yourselves, cause you did so well. wishing you all the best for 2023 and years to come.

@juanitakauffman6336 Год назад

Seeing Puck get caught in the mud from the well was a laugh out loud moment. Also your 1st wine tasting. Seeing the children changing as the years pass was fun. You have accomplished so much you should be proud of yourselves. A GREAT VIDEO.

@denisehayes195 Год назад

Thank you for the blast from the past, I’d forgotten what a roly poly Louis was❤️ the children have grown with the land and are a joy😍

@ourportuguesehomestead Год назад

He was such a cutie!

@josepena5876 Год назад

6 years!! So many changings! The person that more understand all this (land and animals and happy) is your little girl!! Its good see all your story in one video! Congrats!

@dferrantiJfr Год назад

How wonderful to see your family grow and see you all enjoying this treasure. Thanks so much for sharing..

@permissiontoshine Год назад

WELCOME BACK!!! I've missed you guys. Friggin' amazing to see all of your progress over the last four years, summarised. Very cool. Hope you had a great break.

@July45Sweetpea Год назад

so good to see you al again - it's been while.

@chakaula8642 Год назад

I love your laugh at the wine tasting and after the Big Tree scene!

@dannyray1950 Год назад

Looking forward to it. I've been missing you all.

@petercarbutt3706 Год назад

superb vlog ,great progress

@johnnymelendez4836 Год назад

Awesome transformation of land. All I know is we ran to buy grapes after seeing those black beautys from your vines. God Bless You All.

@bluelilly22222 Год назад

This is amazing guys👍👌❤

@johnblake3863 Год назад

I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

@portugaldreamzzz920 Год назад

You have come so far! Its amazing!

@sapnachand3350 Год назад

What an amazing journey 👏

@mm.6991 Год назад

Beautiful journey

@bottomendbliss Год назад

Amazing. Well done.❤

@sagelavender3281 Год назад

Loved ❤❤❤ watching your video!

@jenniferforrest7041 Год назад

SO EXCITED!!!!

@teresarumley8694 Год назад

It looks so nice what you done❤

@brittjansen9737 Год назад

Hele leuke video en wauw alweer 4 jaar!

@louizadebeer4618 Год назад

So glad you are back, love awesome family Louise xxxx

@BMC-hl2uh Год назад

All the very best to your little family and you.

@donbentley250 Год назад

Thanks for doing this live. It was fun to interact with you, peppering you with questions and all.

@ourportuguesehomestead Год назад

Thanks for coming to the chat!

@cazicature Год назад

What a wonderful video. Thankyou. Sending best wishes to you all

@pureinspiration9140 Год назад

Thanks for sharing and the best of luck to you guys. Looking forward to an update.

@michellegoodwyn5696 Год назад

Welcome back Leah! Thanks for letting us in on the journey.

@RaulVeldhuizen Год назад

Hele leuke foto!

@nadinehedican5677 Год назад

Enjoyed the reflection...Nice to see you again,I missed your stories.

@tamarahimmelstrand8985 Год назад

Well done on the new road you dug upp and created.

@mermaidpaperdoll Год назад

Definitely an inspiration! Thank you for this beautiful video.

@missglenellen Год назад

Amazing jobs you did accomplish!

@daffs0 Год назад

Loved this so impressed on how much you have accomplished Was missing the walks 😁 Thank you for sharing 😁

@azterraviva6679 Год назад

Great job so happy for the kids and you guys

@joyguthrie964 Год назад

So wonderful to see the progression,

@tlc1718 Год назад

We always have enjoyed the digger dinner bell for the chickens, so funny. Good job really looking good 💚🌻

@wendyloughery Год назад

Beautiful what amazing people thanks for sharing

@mucheabere1437 Год назад

Is my day to day activity from Ethiopia ,, but what i like more is the long jorney you made to see your dream. Happy life is gained through connecting to nature. Away from inheling smokes of car ass instead fresh oliveves. love this filming

@theblacksociologist2151 Год назад

This was a pleasure to watch from beginning to end!

@carolaspinall1562 Год назад

very enjoyable and good to be reminded of your progress, four years here we come👍❤

@jacquelinesilvabravolatam9952 Год назад

good summary.. loves your video and the live you choice... please continue in contact

@Chestnut_tree Год назад

You have accomplished so much!! Bravo!!

@RuebensTravels Год назад

You guys work so well together, it’s so inspiring ❤❤❤

@hughiemulligan9795 Год назад

Wonderful journey ❤️

@robertlewis4998 Год назад

Hi guys watched for the first time and enjoyed watching the video a lot of hard work and it’s paying off and a lot achieved well done bet the children are enjoying the land more adventures and loads to see.😊

@Dovid2000 Год назад

May God help you build your home. This video, I've come to realize, has taken you years to make. Well done!

@m.imrannawaz5634 Год назад

Wonderful moulding

@estellaknox9285 Год назад

Hi guys glad to see you i missed you .

@lynetteyoung9777 Год назад

Such a heart felt video! You are so brave. It's easy to see how much love you have for each other, the children, and for the land. I'm eagerly waiting for your next video.

@billiegutierrez2506 Год назад

What an adventurous and awesome life you have

@mianrizwan2604 Год назад

What a beautiful video. So fun to watch. So happy to see you guys achieving successes. Wish you guys all the very best.

@magi144 Год назад

Been watching you guys for a while. SO INSPIRATIONAL! Thanks for sharing your story 🙏

@estellaknox9285 Год назад

A beautiful spot for a house site with a beautiful view.

@punjabseth260 Год назад

so nice👍

@nelsoncarreiro6099 Год назад

Amazing job. Congratulations wishing much happiness and beautiful memories.

@dalenegroenewald5853 Год назад

WOW!!!!!! Wonderful!!!❤❤

@Micky_Chhangte Год назад

So proud of you both..I love watching your channel 🤩

@secretlocketsparks8092 Год назад

I can't wait to see your new house. 🏡

@joconnor3567 Год назад

So good that I did not want your video to end. Keep up the enthusiasm and good work

@stephenjamieson1003 Год назад

Great vlog showing the last four years very hard work, looking forward to seeing your ongoing progress 👍

@patjordan1955 Год назад

Good job!

@isnoo1 Год назад

I loved this vlog....... I learned a lot I did not know . Watching the kids grow - wow!!

@mikewilkins2030 Год назад

Amazing life! Your kids are blessed!

@derekcollier7899 Год назад

You have done very well in such a few years , just keep doing the same and things will all come together . all the best to you all .

@dannybrown1955 Год назад

Welcome back! Great to see your growth and development over the years. I also enjoy the short videos on Instagram. Best wishes for the future!

@almdini22 Год назад

good job 👏

@NoeleenGrima Год назад

Great video ! ❤❤❤

@keithbrandon8540 Год назад

This was a great video. Seeing all you have done and achieved, also how much Puk and Bo have grown, loving the land and the life. Wish you all the very best in future endeavours. 👍✌️

@catherinemaryayson9755 Год назад

We really enjoy your videos and your achievements are very inspiring! Thank you 😊

@gaerolfe2076 Год назад

Have missed you good luck from New Zealand

@chantalrochon3566 Год назад

All my best for your family and your projects. 🎉❤❤❤

@shylove9108 Год назад

Love the process ❤

@bazcuda Год назад

I am totally in awe of the both of you. Incredible. I've subscribed so I can keep up with how your Portugal Homestead project develops over the coming months and years.