11 Years Living Off-Grid On A Self-Built Island (full tour)

Meet our fellow cruisers, Ben and Lisa. They sailed to Tonga 16 years ago and have been slowly building this incredible off-grid island ever since.

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Treehouses, fale's, and the answer to the question, “what happens when you sail to a place you love so much you don’t want to leave.”

WHO ARE WE?

We’re Jason and Nikki Wynn. We been living #OffTheGrid and exploring the world for 10 years.
Our first six years of #travel were an epic road trip around North America.
Now we’re on a #sailing voyage about the world. Did we have any previous sailing experience, of course not!
Neither of us is overly talented, smart, rich, lucky, or retired. But that doesn’t stop us from reaching far-flung destinations, having wild #adventure and managing everything that makes living aboard a moving vessel possible.
We’re two ordinary people that just so happen to live an extraordinary life.
And this is why we publish our lives on the world wide web. We share in hopes of inspiring you to find your adventure.

Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:

00:00 The Scoop on This Vid
00:56 Sunrise, A Beautiful Morning
01:49 Dinghy Adventure
02:14 Welcome to Mandala
03:59 Meet the Sailors
06:30 How Did You Buy an Island?
08:30 A Restaurant & How it was Built
09:44 Architecture, Design & Fibonacci
11:40 Building a Treehouse
13:27 The Little Details
14:31 Room Tour, A Nonagon Fale
16:20 A Self-Built Island
16:59 The First Treehouse & Full Tour
20:34 Underground Living Roof Room (Hobbit House)
22:43 Off Grid: Water Maker, Solar, Battery
25:30 AND a 59' Catamaran (Fountain Pajot)
26:35 Next Time...

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© Gone With the Wynns 2021

[bdclark]

I am such a proud Mom. Ben is my son and Lisa my fabulous dauthter-in-law, both of whom are spectacular, loving, caring people. The planet is blessed to have them on board! Thank you for featuring their beautiful resort!

[bobclark]

I am Ben’s Step Dad and could not be more proud of all that Ben and Lisa have accomplished over a decade to create this wonderful island resort. Because of health issues, Ben’s Mother and I have not been able to vacation on the island but it is our dream to be able to soon. Watching this video warms our hearts and shows the world what two beautiful people can accomplish. Very proud.😎❤️

[Toxa]

I am such a proud dog. Ben and Lisa used to own me before they left for island. I was fed five times a day and walked out even more often. This video warms my pet heart, very barkroud of them!

[marc-xntu]

Congratulations Lisa and Ben on your beautiful home - created by yourselves and nature, a truly marvelous partnership. Thank you for sharing your personal and private gem.

[muniama]

I am from Fiji...living here in Las Vegas. This video made me just want to leave and go back home. I was born on the island of Lakeba, in the Lauan Group n lived there until I was ten years old. This video took my whole being back home. You have done a beautiful thing for humanity. Blessings.

[willembuitendyk]

Now I know. I flew to Tonga in 2008. While on a boat in the lagoon at Neiafu I saw my boat at anchor! A Cooper 416 Pilothouse Sloop. I had just bought the same boat in Vancouver the year before and was living on it with dreams to eventually sail it away. When I saw their Cooper at anchor I was overjoyed. I've since talked to a few other owners who have gone offshore with their Cooper and we all say the same thing. A very nice, very beamy ride! I also bumped into Lynn and Larry Pardy which was a real treat after watching their videos on sailing. What an amazing job they've done with the island. Can't wait to visit!

[minithemeezer]

I've gotten to know Ben and Lisa online over the past year and they are so smart, warm and generous. Thanks for bringing their lives to the world.

[Asquaredphoto]

I've really come to enjoy Sunday mornings with the Wynns. This was a fascinating, fun and beautiful story. Thanks for sharing it.

[denisesoranno]

So excited to meet Ben and Lisa - we will be on your Island for our 10th anniversary through Trade Winds. This video was quite a find to get a glimpse not only of the island but of your adventure in building it. September of 2024 we will see you!! We check in on August 31 of 2024, see you then!

[CommonGroundTravels]

I could listen to them talk for HOURS. Fascinating people. Thank you for sharing their story, on my bucket list to visit here some day

[Ashley-qbpv]

Mandala is an incredible labor of love. I imagined myself with my loved one, in a tree house, taking the first breath of the trade winds coming from the Artic. Simply amazing...and to Ben & Lisa, what a wonderful life!

Thanks again Jason & Nikki for another enjoyable upload this Sunday morning! ☕️🌞⛵️

[michelfortier]

What a cool couple! I'm so happy to see people chase their find them.

[jillbazan]

This is the most incredibly place I could imagine seeing. Fascinating!!!!

[mntmanvt]

I am 55, Built my House and an off grid camp., What i would give to do what you all are doing now 30 years ago. Great life you all Live.

[Last_one_before_I_go]

Ben and Lisa have hit the life Jackpot. I couldn't think of a better way to live on ones own terms.

[tom]

You guys run into the most interesting people!
This resort couple are truly amazing!. The fact that we would never know about them and their accomplishments without you both being kind to ask and share them to us is, well thank you.
It’s nice to see videos like this, where Jason isn’t fixing something LOL. Cheers both and to the resort couple. Amazing.

[sionelavaka]

Welcome to the kingdom of Tonga...fetoko is about are mile to my family island Avalau is my grandfather enjoy and thank you for the video

[beafitze]

This is one of the most fascinating episodes ever, great idea to make this video. 👍 Hats off to that amazing couple and what they’ve created!

[davidcoursey]

Without a doubt, Ben and Lisa are two of the absolute coolest people ever!

[buddahGump]

This Ben fellow is beyond smart. Mom and Dad did a great job.