We bought a Spanish farm that has a 300-year-old stone house to be restored. Follow our Journey with us, as we document the entire process of restoring the Finca debt-free using permaculture principles.
5 minutes It hasn’t rained much since we bought the farm in 2022. But things are about to change this year, as we’re expecting a lot of rain in the coming months. This article is about the upgrades in rainwater harvesting system, where I will install the gutters on the roofs to collect rainwater with a bucket. I Missed the First Rain It rained a lot the night before I wrote this article. I wanted to come yesterday, but it didn’t work out. I Continue→
1 minute All the plans for restoring our Spanish farm in 2025 are rooted in sustainability, innovation, and a deep respect for the land. We have ambitious goals, and on this Q&A video you will learn about all of them. Plans for 2025 on our Spanish Farm Join us as we unpack the vision behind our 2025 plans, share inspiring stories, and provide insights into how these goals will positively impact our Spanish farm in the years to come. Watch the video: n the Continue→
1 minute We bought a Spanish farm with the intention of transforming it into a homestead, this farm will become our off-grid home. As the land has been abandoned for over a century, there wasn’t a running water system in place. Over the past 2 years we’ve been building the water system for our Spanish far in stages, using IBC totes to store rainwater. Upgrades to Our Rainwater Harvesting System On this episode we will upgrade and extend the water system, build new water Continue→
6 minutes Step by step, we are transforming an abandoned piece of land we bought in Spain into a homestead. And in this article, I will share some of the progress made in the last few weeks of work on our Spanish farm. Exploring the Land The farm is located between two mountains. On the highest part, I saw a structure through binoculars that I don’t know exactly what it is. In the project overview article, I cover the farm landscape in more detail. Continue→
6 minutes This week we are testing the new portable solar power system we received from ALLPOWERS. This equipment will help us carry out important projects on our Spanish farm. Problem Basically, we started building the water system using IBC totes. Because they are dirty, we need to wash them with pressure water. Since there is no electricity on the farm, I bought a petrol generator, to power the pressure washer. Unfortunatelly, the petrol generator is not working. Up to this point, we have Continue→
4 minutes In the hustle and bustle of modern life, the idea of living off the grid has become increasingly attractive to many people, specially in these uncertain times. Choosing this lifestyle involves adapting to an independent and self-sufficient life without being connected to electricity or water. Life off the grid will allow you to not only live a simpler life, but at the same time it will connect you back to nature. When we bought our abandoned land in Spain we have to Continue→
4 minutes This week we are upgrading the water system on our Spanish farm. With this upgrade the water delivery will become much easier. Problem Since we started restoring the Finca, we have been transporting water and delivering it in small quantities by hand, which has become a significant challenge. Now that we’re spending more time working on various projects at our abandoned farm in Spain, the need to upgrade the water system has become essential. This upgrade is about ensuring a self-sustainable and Continue→
3 minutes Astrocartography, also known as relocation astrology, is a fascinating branch of astrology that maps the planetary influences unique to you in different locations around the world. If you’re planning to live off the grid, this simple guide will help you understand the basics of astrocartography and how to read an astro map so you can find the best piece of land in your best location. What is Astrocartography? Basically, it is a system that reveals optimal locations on Earth based on your Continue→
1 minute This week we are doing some improvements around our Spanish farm. Off grid life has its unique set of challenges, but the journey to transform our abandoned Spanish farm into a comfortable homestead has been incredibly rewarding. Our latest off grid projects focuses on small improvements that bring significant comfort to our daily lives. From building an outdoor seating area with a cozy roof shelter to setting up an efficient and low-cost water system, every small project we undertake brings us closer Continue→
4 minutes Permaculture garden is an eco-friendly method that supports sustainable food production by mimicking natural ecosystems, like in a forest. With its emphasis on regenerating the land, permaculture allows you to cultivate your own food and harvesting abundance while enriching the soil. What Is Permaculture? Permaculture is a holistic design system created in 1978 by David Holmgren and Bill Mollison, emphasizing the creation of self-sustaining ecosystems that integrate plants, animals, and humans in mutually beneficial relationships. The goal is to regenerate the land, Continue→
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