From the City to the Homestead - My First 6 Months

This one’s a bit different. The next video gets back into the work. After six months of living and building on raw land, this video isn’t just about what I’ve built — it’s about what this place has built in me. In this video, I take you through part of my Homestead as it stands today. From walking through the forest where this journey truly began, to the land itself, the house, the gardens, and the systems that now make this place work — this is the story of moving from city life to homestead living, one hard lesson at a time. You’ll see how the land dictates every decision here. Why the house sits where it does. How water, elevation, and soil shape everything I build. What it took to stabilise an old Snowy Mountains cottage into a warm, functional home. How the gardens taught me humility. And why the arrival of the sawmill marks a turning point from simply surviving… to creating. This isn’t a renovation video. It’s not a highlight reel. It’s the honest story of learning how to live with land instead of trying to control it. This is a long-term homestead project focused on building a regenerative, self-reliant property in the Snowy Mountains of Australia — and this is where that story really begins. If you’re interested in homesteading, off-grid living, land restoration, regenerative agriculture, or building a different kind of life — welcome. You’re in the right place. #homesteading #offgrid #regenerative #selfreliance #homesteading #australia #countrylife #landrestoration #sustainability #buildingalife