I was still working full time in the city while Doug was sleeping in a tent with our dogs at the property. In the apartment, I started circling all the things Doug and I would need to get started to live a simpler life.ĭoug found 11 acres with a nice pasture, woods with lots of nut trees, and big pole barn. While looking for off grid/non-electric wares, I came across this awesome catalog from Lehman’s. home to a one-bedroom apartment while searching for rural property was the first step. I thought I would feel sad, but I felt so free after that first step! Moving from a 3,000 sq. This downsizing experience was very cathartic. All that “stuff” would not fit in a 600 sq. If we were going to do this, we had to be 100% committed. The next thing I know the doorbell was ringing nonstop and Doug was selling all our belongings online…even my favorite stainless steel kitchen table…and a for sale sign was in the front yard! However, this next chapter would be like no other. One night in rainy rush hour traffic, Doug and I committed to re-prioritizing our life.ĭuring our 20-year marriage, we had plenty of adventures. By educating myself about living a holistic life, I was ready to change my whole lifestyle and my husband was as well. I learned that the stress from toxic foods, environment, and hectic life needed to change. No doctor could find anything wrong with me until I visited a naturopathic physician. I was experiencing some major health issues that were affecting my day to day life. We call it “Living the Pioneer Lifestyle in the 21st century.” We found 11 acres in the Midwest with no electricity, no solar power, and no public utilities. While he studied the art of joinery and log cabin building, I was on my mission to find a simpler life. Inspired by the pioneers before him, he set out to build our new home with his own two hands. 1800’s style log home that Doug built with no experience in 90 days. Read their story below and get more info on how you can meet them.ĭoug and I are often asked how we got “here.” “Here” is a 600 sq. Exciting News! Doug and Stacy from the popular YouTube channel OFF GRID with DOUG and STACY will be coming to Lehman’s retail store on Septemas part of our Fall Festival.
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