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Herman Homestead

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The purpose of off-grid life.
Off-grid living isn’t about escaping society. It’s about choosing what matters. It’s choosing: • Fewer bills • More skills • A slower, more intentional pace • Useful work • More capability • Systems you understand and control Off-grid life trades convenience for capability—and that trade looks different for everyone. When things break, you don’t call a number. You figure it out. And that changes how you see yourself. People live off grid not because it’s easy—but because it’s honest. Your effort has a direct result. Your comfort matches your preparation. Your time belongs to you again. Off-grid life trades convenience for clarity. Less noise. More intention. A life that makes sense when you slow down enough to live it. That’s why people do it. What originally pulled you toward off-grid living—and has that reason changed over time?
The purpose of off-grid life.
Welcome to the off-grid collective
Hey friend - you found the tribe! We're so glad you're here. This is where modern humans remember old ways, and ordinary folks become self-reliant legends 💪 This is your space to connect, learn, and stay accountable as you work toward your off-grid goals- whatever stage that you're in. Whether you're still dreaming, halfway there, or already living it - you belong here. We're building a space where you can: ✨Learn, share, and laugh about all things bees, tallow, and homemade. ✨Swap recipes, ideas, and stories from the homestead ✨Find folks who love rustic living as much as we do! Step 1: Introduce Yourself -in the comments below, share: 1. Where you're joining from 2. Your off-grid or homesteading dreams or goals 3. One small project you're working on, or want to start "If you had to live off ONE thing on the homestead....what would it be..."
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@John Stewart wow good for you guys! 👏 yeah it’s definitely a process, it doesn’t happen overnight! I will do a post about solar soon, our setup isn’t great this time of year, we rely on our generator as we haven’t had much sunshine. But we went with the quickest and easiest solar set up we could find. Thankfully we can continue to add to it as we can.
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Being debt free in this day and age would be the ultimate goal I think! 🙌 that is what we are working towards. We were able to find the land and a liveable cabin in our budget thankfully. We went off grid to be prepared for what is to come, and be able to be self sufficient so we don’t rely on the government to survive! I think that’s the main reason people go off grid.
Moose Hunting 🫎
-After 27 days in the bush, my husband finally found his bull moose, what a wild ride it’s been this month! Moose hunting is no walk in the park 😅 and it’s definitely not for the weak! 💪 🦌 The Endurance, Strength & Dedication Behind Moose Hunting People see the packed freezer, the trophy photo, or the backstrap on the grill… But what they don’t see is everything that comes before it. Moose hunting isn’t a hobby — it’s a test of endurance, grit, and respect for the wild. 💪 Physical Strength A mature bull can weigh 900+ lbs. That means: - Miles of hiking with heavy packs - Bushwhacking through muskeg, swamps & thick timber - Multiple trips to pack out meat, gear, and hide This isn’t a “drive up, take a photo, load the truck” kind of harvest. It’s physical labor at the edge of your limits. 🧠 Mental Endurance Moose hunting is hours — sometimes days — of: - Silence - Cold - Patience - Focus - Self-discipline You can’t rush it. You can’t fake it. You show up day after day because you believe in the process — even when you haven’t seen so much as a track in 48 hours. 🫡 Dedication & Ethics Every responsible hunter knows: - A clean, ethical shot is the top priority - The real work begins after the trigger is pulled - Nothing from the animal is wasted The dedication continues long after the hunt: processing → preserving → using every resource the land provided. 🌲 Why It Matters Hunting teaches something the modern world tries to erase: Food is not guaranteed — it takes work, skill, respect, and sacrifice. And when you finally sit down months later to a meal fed by your own endurance? It hits different. 🔥 Skool Question of the Week What part of the hunt tests you most — the physical, the mental, or the discipline to keep learning every season?
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Curtis Stone is posting again on YT
He's back putting up super helpful homesteading info as always. Here's a particularly relevant one to today's 'reality' including some revealing info about the ostrich farm disaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dDeviMMJUU - be sure to check the channel for a ton of great info including firewood tips, winter prep, and much more!
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Great video!
Off-grid living isn’t about perfection…
🌱 Lesson of the week: Off-grid living isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. Most people think going off-grid requires having it all figured out first — land, solar, water, livestock, gardens, systems dialed in… But here’s the real truth: 🪵 You don’t build an off-grid life overnight. 🔥 You build it one skill at a time. Start where you are with what you have: ✔ Learn to grow one crop ✔ Install one raised bed ✔ Collect and store rainwater ✔ Master firewood, compost, or food preservation ✔ Build one income stream that supports your independence Every skill is a brick in the foundation of your freedom. You don’t fail by moving slowly. You fail only by never starting. So instead of asking, “How do I get off-grid?” Ask: “What skill can I learn this week that moves me one step closer?” Drop your answer in the comments so we can learn from each other 👇 Let’s build self-reliance — together.
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Caitlin Mcewen
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The Off-Grid Collective Let’s normalize living off grid — one family, one acre, one dream at a time.

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Eagle Bay, B.C