Just $2000 per Month in a Small Mexican Beach Town (La Ventana)

Join Greg and Brigid on their transformative journey as they shift towards a minimalistic and sustainable lifestyle in the serene setting of La Ventana, Mexico. Tune in to learn how this adventurous couple is crafting their ideal home while deeply connecting with nature and the local community all while working remotely in Mexico.

- Delve into the reasons behind Greg and Brigid's decision to adopt a minimalist lifestyle, focusing on the benefits and daily joys it brings to their lives in Baja.

- Detailed overview of their budget for their current rental and for building a new, eco-friendly home, including expenses for advanced sustainable features such as solar power, biodigesters, and water conservation systems.

- Discover why Greg and Brigid chose the tranquility of La Ventana's mountains for their home site, and how they plan to live harmoniously with their environment through off-grid solutions.

- Explore their daily routines from sunrise views to local food sourcing, which exemplify their deep integration into the community and their commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle combined with being digital nomads.

- Learn about the sustainable construction techniques they are utilizing to ensure that their home not only offers comfort and stunning views but also preserves the local ecosystem and resources.

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Choosing Simplicity: High School Sweethearts Build a New Life in Mexico

7/17 updated title slightly

[RH-rgil]

You can really tell that Greg and Brigid are so in love with each other. It's really inspiring and uplifting to see that.

[kellyname]

They're adorable. They gaze at each other with such admiration. Awww, true love!

[RebelKell]

Enjoyed this video! My husband and I share a lot of their same views. I’m curious, what’s the meaning of their shirt/hat logo?

[McRVP]

If you are ever in the Los Barriles area stop by. We purchased a home here 3 years ago and we are in the process of building a 10 unit mini resort

[maricelarooper]

Love these people already. Sometimes I worry about Americans moving to Mexico and trying to push change for their own needs. Some say it’s to improve but in all reality it’s improving their own lifestyle.

[jimdolen]

Thank you for sharing your story! You are a lovely couple and Mexico is a better place for having you. Thank you for being so careful about how you build to help blend into the environment there. We spent a lot of time in Southern Baja (we were from Northern California) but ended up buying in Bucerias Nayarit in 2019. We are out of town in an old Mango orchard and the property had a garage with a one bedroom casita above, and an additional guest casita. We were lucky to build a third home on the property shortly after we moved here so built before the cost of building rose. We have made great friends here, both immigrants like us and natives and LOVE where we live. Although I could easily live on the East Cape or Loreto the choice for us came down to having access to a large airport (in the hopes friends and family would travel here easily) and a variety of different places to visit by car near us. We have really enjoyed visiting the cities in the Central highlands for instance. We wish you the very best of luck in your new home!

[davebaker]

You truly knocked this 1 out of the ball park. But my god it's expensive there. Pam and I live on the water here but as long as we can see it then all is good. Also they seem like good people. 👍👍 P n D

[davidmalone]

The contrast to "...an on-demand life like we have in the States..." is a very good way to describe it.

[cindyk]

Another interesting couple who moved there with the right intentions, and how wonderful that they are building their home in an environmentally conscious way! Their love story is great too!

[Mexicobeanpole]

But, they’re not living on $2000 per month. Actually, their RENT is more than $2000. I don’t get the title at all.

[SophiaZanzotWhitted]

What a cute couple! Love all of their ideas about living in Mexico 🇲🇽 😊

[guenthermichaels]

Thank you so much for posting this. Beautiful area, the info is so informative. I am retired and looking for this kind of life.
Best regards
from
Toronto

[enriquegutierrez]

Great job in the interview
Señor Brighton
Wonderful High School Sweetheart s
From La Ventana
Saludos de Yuma
Traveling Veteran
Enrique

[OldSchoolPrepper]

I really like El Sargento & La Ventanta...it is windy but that keeps the bugs down! I think the prices are still resonable right now too.

[joybgood]

This is amazing. Thank you for sharing their story.

[mohammedsharif]

Very interesting and kind couple. Wish you the best. ❤

[alank]

Interesting interview and great plans for integrating into the culture of the area but it is far too long for what little there is to put to use in actually living for $2k per month… big waste of time… but interesting and appreciate the charged up vibe of the couple and hope they can sustain it after all the years that separated them, their friendship and romantic engagement.

[scottiediablo]

I spent 9 weeks in La Ventana in the spring of 2019. I was down there for a television show shoot. I loved that town.

[dougb]

Nice couple, but buying untitled ejido land (owned by a community) is very risky. Many people have done so, and after they build on it, they lose their land and home without compensation. Realtors need no license or qualifications in Mexico - anyone can be one. Also, they don't mention a fideicomiso (bank trust), which is the only way a foreigner can own land within 50 Km of the coast in Mexico. Being a permanent resident doesn't change this.

[auroramify]

I love Mexico life there is slow and the food is very healthy !vegetable soups there taste amazing ❤