Off-Grid Living in a Self-Built Homestead

This off grid homestead, Lammas Village, is an idyllic alternative living Eco-Village in the hills of Wales. The UK, being a difficult place to start an off-grid homestead, has challenged the Wimbush family to their limits, but they were able to take on the government and change the laws to allow them to build an amazingly sustainable village in the countryside. While they were initially faced with disapproving locals, over the years the Lammas Eco-Village (Tir y Gafel) has created a community of its own rooted in environmentally friendly practice, permaculture and growth. Their 200 acre plot is now home to 13 separate homesteads.

Music by:
Robert Pirogovsky

Thumbnail Photo: The Sign Hunters

Archival footage:

[OfftheCuff_Series]

What questions do YOU have about this eco-village?

[itsxstarz]

The way he was looking at his wife as she described them getting together that was the look of a man who loves and cherishes every memory with her

[Neilhuny]

I loved that! A very fair and reasonable guide to some of the issues facing living off-grid re legality, costs, effort required, community involvement etc.
Slight bias - I've been to Lammas many times and have met Tao and Hoppi a number of times, and many of the other residents, and I think they are all great. They are great ambassadors for this way of life.
I fervently hope many of us move toward a way of living similar to their lifestyle. We will still need accountants, computer geeks and rocket scientists, or builders, plumbers and teachers - whatever - but we should live more lightly on the land, as Tao & Hoppi would express it. Don't take more than you put back.

[George_K]

This life style is the solution to many of today's urban modern life problems... This kind of living should be encouraged and supported by people and governments.

[thegamingassassin]

Another humble little community, wish we had more of that here in America. Its needed. Love the video guys!

[radixmaharaj]

The peace and quiet, as well as living of the land, is why I would live there.

[tturner]

Even though I live in the city. I also grow my own herbs and vegetables in the summer. I try to support all the local farmers around southeastern Michigan. I would love to try this living out for a year. Living in the city gets tiring. 😊😊

[deborahdanhauer]

I love this little community. I grew up in the country and we grew all of our vegetables, some fruits and all our beef and pork. We lived in a completely modern house that was on the grid. I wish I could grow everything like my family did, have a modern home that was off grid. Solar or wind power would be ideal. You don’t have to leave the city to do some version of this. A large yard, properly planned would suffice. You would need to have a fish pond and goats instead of pigs and cattle, but it could be done.🐝❤️🤗

[grandmasstories]

He is soo right, about decentralizing, living in small communities and getting your sustenance from nature around you!

[Tsenngu]

It is kinda weird. We used to have a cabin up in the mountains. Quite a big place with 4 bedrooms big livingroom/kitchen, bathroom ++. The whole cabin was off grid both with electricity and water. Indoor compost toilet room, gas stove, wood burning fireplaces and ovens and old school solar panels to have a few lights and power the radio. We all so much looked forward to going up there to get away from all the big city noise and just relax. We had some great times at that cabin even with 8-9 people it was no problem at all being there for a long week or more. I live in daily life completely modern with all you could want but just having that off grid cabin was so relaxing and chill compared to vacations at hotels or big modern places. I do not mind having to chop wood, shuffle snow and working for the enjoyment. One day hopefully i can be able to live a more nature close life and be much more self sustainable because we need to go that route to even survive the next 100 years i think.

[MrDrainy]

Everyone seems so wholesome and pleasant to be around out there. Lovely video guys!

[travelingtophe]

I just love your method of journalism. Well done, dudes.

[vancamerawoman]

Your documentaries are excellent 😊
I live off grid a in a self reliant way so I’m really happy to have found your channel.

[jyoon]

What this guy says makes so much sense. Now with remote working, this type of living such be more acceptable and available. Good work. Keep going and growing! 👍☺️

[dianethompson]

This is a lovely lifestyle and Lammas looks like a great place to live. I live in Canada. I tried to get the mayor of our city to help me create a tiny house community. I found a builder willing to build basic tiny homes for around 80 thousand dollars each. the city was asked to rent us serviced lots. this would have made home ownership possible for young people and seniors like myself. He told me no way. There are communities like this in the province where I live. There are two communities one to house the homeless and one to accommodate people able to buy a home and rent the land it is on. My city is very affluent. I rent a basement apartment near downtown. It is the cheapest apartment in the city and costs me 60 per cent of my income. The mayor and the city council do not want to help the poor in any way. The business owners cant get workers because a one bedroom apartment is 1800 to 2000 dollars a month with a vacancy rate of about one percent. I cant understand why this is happening. all around the world. Decent shelter food medicine clothes education and jobs are basic human rights.

[gracjankoprowski]

Just yesterday I came across your work and I wanted to share how much I appreciate it. It brings me such joy and inspiration. Thanks! :)

[danieldelestry]

Top-notch content, as always! Beautiful trip and an excellent documentary!

[marysevaillancourt-prescot]

So excited to see this type of nieghborhood exists for kids to see thier real potential....Life

[hayleyrichards]

This place has been calling me for so long now cant wait to pop in and meet you all x

[raydenkundera]

Hi dear friend😊 it is nice to see people who lives in harmony with nature and themselves 😊 great job and hard work. 😊👍🙏