LEAVING THE CITY for the Country | The Story of My Life

More and more people are dissatisfied with their lives and are leaving the city for the country. This is what I did 6 years ago. I had a deep longing for land of my own and a more slow-paced lifestyle.

My name is Jackie Ritz. I'm a mom, wife, blogger, farmer, herbalist, and author. Leaving the city for the country was a very difficult decision that my husband and I made in 2013...a decision that has transformed our lives and enriched us greatly.

We moved to this place, our farm, nestled away in the gorgeous region of Appalachia in North Carolina. When we started this homesteading lifestyle, we had no idea what we were doing! Through trial and error, this lifestyle has awakened something deep within me and brought out my creativity in many different ways.

I homeschool my children, write books, share content on my website, and craft various things from the materials our land and animals give me.

I've learned so much from this land, but most of all, I am incredibly grateful for all the I have.

I have no other desires than to live out my life right here with my family, my farm animals, and my gardens.

Welcome to my YouTube channel. This channel will give you a glimpse into what life on a farm is like. It will provide recipes that you can craft with herbs and essential oils. And it will give you easy tips for cooking real and whole foods for your family.

Warmly,

Jackie Ritz

[Thepaleomamamama]

Hey YouTube friends! I am so excited to share this video of our homestead with you! Hope you enjoy it!

[JonnyBgooD]

Craving this more here in 2022. - from D.C.

[princessgoddess]

Thank you for this beautiful inspiration!! I'm 6 weeks pregnant planning to home school my baby and raise it in a healthy nature environment! Thanks to people like you I can see myself living this type of lifestyle!!

[alexyandfriends]

A lot of people need to understand the beauty of this kind of rural life

[oldmanrock]

I've never lived in a big city. When I visit one I'm always glad to get back home.

[fordlife]

I have always loved your story. You once gave me permission to use photos of your farm on my dream boards. We are debt free finally last year and now working towards finding our Texas farm so we can start working towards our long term goals.

[courtneyclark]

Its always been my dream to live in tge country as well.

[johnjjarhead]

What a wonderful journey. Continue to give the Glory to God. I am so greatfull to have watched your video. Your children will be well balanced and secure in their own selves. God bless you and your Family. Thank your husband for serving our great nation.

[birdiesbetterlife]

Thanks for sharing your life with us Jackie! I'm looking forward to this new part of your journey. I dream of having a homestead one day!

[nikkiquinn]

What a wonderful story and farm, such positive energy ❤

[shannoncutshall]

You have created a beautiful place and life for your family. This is my dream too.

[jessicadubois]

I’m trying to move myself into a similar life. Thank you for sharing your story.

[jillk]

This was great Jackie :) so glad your Going to hang out here. And this is real folks. Been watching this lady for a while growing and sharing in this life of hers.. beautiful :)

[SVR]

Well done to this family for moving out to the country to live a stress free, simple life, instead of living in the rat race.

May they lead a life a joy and happiness.

[abdulhai]

During the lockdown here in toronto i spend most of the week going out of city and driving up north. I would open my car windows and drive 50 kms. The air is so fresh and the whole environnment is so refreshing and therapy. I hope i can one day escape the city life and connect back with nature and live a healthy life

[TheAfas]

what a very enjoyful life...living in the city, our children attached to gadjets most of the time, without realizing how beautiful our nature is

[Bullkie]

God bless you, you did the right thing for you and your family, .

[Grapesforbananas]

I love this so much thank you for sharing 😊

[lynnesward]

This is a great video Jackie. I look forward to your future videos. I live in the country on 5 acres, and garden and have started some fruit trees. I love your farm. Good luck in your future.

[abdulhai]

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed watching every minute.