How would you like to go off the grid? Well, we’re doing it, and we’re looking for folks who want to live off grid too!
We’re tired of the everyday grind of the system, and after losing almost everything, we’re starting over from scratch. This time we’re going off the grid, are designing and building our own home, getting the land, and building a completely self sufficient off grid system.
We’ve chosen northern Arizona for our off the grid ranch. The land in this area is inexpensive, the climate is mild, there’s plenty of sun and wind, and there’s LOTS of tourism in the area which can help provide an income for our home based businesses.
Besides that, Arizona is also well known for it’s it’s tourism. Meteor Crater is just a couple hours away, Lowell Observatory isn’t far, and the Grand Canyon is all within a couple hours. There are loads of outdoor activities here.
Documenting: We’ll be documenting the whole project from start to finish, publishing videos and articles as we go.
Expansion: We’re looking at 20-40 acres of land in an area in a county which allows for 1-2 acre minimum lots sizes. This means we can buy a larger piece of land and split up the land into smaller parcels and build separate off grid systems on each parcel if we choose to. This will also double as income properties, or we can sell them outright for cash and buy more land.
Off The Grid Community? I’ve toyed with the idea of creating an off the grid community of sorts where a few like minded individuals and skilled people can get together, pool our resources and buy more land. This land can then be parceled out for creating individual off grid cabin systems. People don’t have to live here year round either. It can be a vacation property, or an income property.
My Vision: I envision a 20-40 acre property that is 100% self sufficient in every way with water, power, and food. In addition to my own home, I’d like to build 5-10 small 1 bedroom “camping” cabins across the property, which can be rented to others who want come to a place and experience the off grid lifestyle. This gives people the ability to experience what it’s like to live off the grid and decide if living off grid is for them while vacationing in beautiful northern Arizona. Each cabin will be completely self sufficient and have all the basics you need to live in comfort, while still being close to nature.
Outdoor Activities: Horseback riding, ATVs, hiking, hunting, and even fishing in a stocked pond. In addition I envision people being able to help with the farm, play in the greenhouse, and learn how to care for and build a system like this for themselves.
Goal: A 100% off the grid property we own outright, with no mortgage, not utility bills.
It’s a lot, yes, but it’s a goal, and realistic I think over time. It will take time to raise the money, find the land, plan, and build, but I think it’ll be worth it to be debt free, and not have a mortgage and bills tying you to a 40-60 hour work week.
Imagine living off the grid, debt free, and free to enjoy your family and all the nature has to offer. That’s our dream. Hopefully we can make it a reality.
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