This DIY family you're building is your best build yet.

That’s the grief process honey. You haven’t given yourself time to grieve. The personal relationship , the sweet Callie. Grief is love with nowhere to go. You will come out the other side once you finish this journey. I love where you’re going with the house. It’s an expression of all you’ve been through. Love you girl. Will Rogers said the outside of a horse is the best thing for the inside of a person.

Now your healing begins ...❤❤❤ just beautiful Rachel ...I never comment im an older woman in my 60s and have watched you from when you moved to the desert....this episode has a different feel ...your connection with those animals is really special...more power to you my lovely

"ohmygod I'm not gonna cry that's so stupid" me, crying from the very first horsie clip not even knowing what's coming but I can feel it

I’m so glad you have found some light in the midst of all the darkness you have endured.

Leo is the sweetest little pig that I've ever seen, oh my goodness 🥰 I'm so happy that you've taken some time for yourself. I'm always rooting for you, Rach 💖 girl power

I only cried 3 times ♥️ what a POWERFUL and moving person! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

The energy of this episode has developed and matured - the right ingredients have been found, and have been given time to brew into something special. I love Happy Over Hustle. I love Blaze being there with you every step. I love the homage to Callie. The journey with Gracie feels so grounding for you. Your inner confidence is blossoming, and your purpose is coming to you one friend at a time. I got teary over Leo, I love pigs and he's such a sweetie. Hello chickens! How incredible the skills you've cultivated and the experience you've gained, that you can just throw together a habitiat for Leo - incredible! So pleased that you are healing and finding your purpose, and trusting yourself and little Rachel. This was a very special episode ✨

Horses are magnificent creatures. Gracie has bonded with you, and you with her. You are now a forever family, for horses do not forget people. She will sense if you are hurting and will come to you and show you love. I have experienced their loving nature and it is something so special. I am so glad you and Gracie found each other. Be Blessed!

Seeing Blaze & Leo become buddies is the sweetest. Reflecting on the shedding of who we’ve been to become who we’ll be is one of the most difficult experiences to have, but the most powerful because it leads to the fullest expression of who we truly are. Sending you love & joy on your journey! ♥️

I love seeing these slower episodes. Getting to see you enjoy your animal family and the happiness they bring to your life. I also like seeing you take your time with projects, taking several weeks to complete. The process is so fun to watch. Thank you for being vulnerable with all of us and sharing your tough times. Anyway, glad to see you back.

Rachel I’ve been following your channel from practically the beginning. I have watched the channel and you evolve over time. I can only give you my perspective based on the snippets I see, but I believe you are authentic & real and that can be vulnerable. From my perspective, you are a beautiful human being. Inside and out. You are so strong, even if you don’t see it. So so strong. A fighter. That break up flipped your entire world upside down. It seemingly came out of nowhere and blindsided you. Your world has been spinning since. You are trying to find balance, peace and purpose again. I feel like you’ve been trying to fit into molds not meant for you. Honestly I could care less if you did another DIY project if it didn’t bring you joy. You are what makes your channel great & there are so many beautiful and creative facets of you. It’s the authenticity of you and what you bring to the projects you do. There was a little snippet of this video where you are out by the chicken coop watering your little garden and you carrying a bouquet of flowers as you’re walking in the house. That hit! That is Rachel. Enjoying the simple things in life and creating a life for yourself. Create your homestead and bring us along for the journey. You don’t need to build things , just building a life you love is beautiful. I would watch every day. This has been a hard brutal journey for you. You have been hit hard over and over, but you find the strength to get back up each time. That is a fighter…a champion. You refuse to stay down when many others would have. You inspire others. You can do anything you set your mind to or that you are passionate about. Rachel Metz you are a strong, beautiful and creative human and I can’t wait to see all of the wonderful things you will accomplish. Sorry this was so long.

I was thinking about you yesterday randomly. Like "I wonder how Rachel is doing" I'm always inspired by your growth and the way you take care of yourself and appreciate the beauty around you and this video was extra special. I usually don't comment, but I wanted to share that I adopted a rescue dog in December and went through a similar journey of her becoming more and more comfortable and herself in her new home. Meanwhile me never feeling alone anymore and taking charge of her and my well being. Today she got major zoomies in the park without any toys or me motivating her to run and today I had the motivation to workout for the first time in forever ☀️ happy late women's day from two happy ladies ❤

What I got from watching: 1. Farm life with a little bit of DIY will work. Farm Rachel fits! 2. You are going to be just fine :) I will always root for you. ❤

Im grieving the sudden death of my horse who died on tuesday. He was everything. He knew my mind and my body so completely, he would do complicated things the nanosecond i would think "now". I always felt like we were so incredibly in tune with each other. With him everything felt effortless. He just knew miniscule miniscule signs and did everything on the slightest, barely noticable cue because he knew my mind and my body and i knew his. He had cancerous growths on his skin ten years ago when we got him, and couldnt be ridden but wasn't in pain so for two years we went on walks together almost every day and we did so much on the ground just playing around and silly stuff. My saving grace in this hole that I'm in now without him is a three year old that was ours since the day he was born and we did all his training so far and raised him alongside of course his mummy. Summers he spends in the mountains until he's old enough to ride, and I'm so glad he isn't up in the alps right now cause without this horse i wouldn't know what to even do with my time. And it's amazing that everything he knows how to do, from being trusting and being groomed and walking on a halter and going into a trailer and just everything he has learned with me. But I still feel like there will never ever be another like my old boy. He was my soulmate. He knew my heart and my everything and I did his. I didn't mean to write all this when i started this comment and im sorry for the ramble but I think maybe you understand.

Horses are amazing! I grew up next to them and whenever I was stressed out, I would go and spend time with them. They're such gentle giants

Oh my gosh Leo is just the cutest little guy look at him! People forget that pigs are one of the most intelligent animals on Earth (smarter than dogs, believe it or not!), and as such can make wonderful companions. Looks like Leo hit the owner lottery. :D

I found my little girl and built a protective and loving r'ship with her that she didn't get when she was little. It was life changing. She's safe and adult me has a confidence I didn't know was possible. I too did this after a really emotionally tough experience. You're not alone in your process.

Healing begins now! I cried my eyes out with you 🥺🩵 love you Rachel! You got this!!!🤩🥰

Rachel my heart is so full right now. Such a beautiful thing to witness your journey!! My little me, who is horse obsessed, is feeling inspired :) You made it through

I had to pause & comment as soon as I saw him. Leo is LITERALLY the cutest pig I have ever seen❤❤❤

Rachel - that is so beyond beautiful. So inspiring! Beautiful seeing you bond with new piggi and horse. Love love love!!! So inspiring seeing a sister living her live on her terms. Soooo bold!

I’m so happy to see you post. I’ve been thinking about you so much. I hope you’re well!

There is no love so pure, so rich, so innocent and sweet as the love you give your animals.

Rachel - I think this is the best video you've ever put out. I watch your videos to get to know your interesting life more, and I'm not that much of a DIY person. Usually I fast forward through much of the renovation stuff to get to see more of your wonderful life on your homestead with your dog, pig, chickens. So its funny you should think about losing your audience by changing your content because if this is the new format -- I am so happy! This is what I've wanted all along -- to see more of Rachel's actual life with all of its beauty, quirks and charm! Yes please to more of these videos!!!

All animals have healing powers. ❤

Choosing happy over hustle. I love you. Big things coming! 🫶🏽

You never need a reason to cry. Its healing for the soul

Oh Rachel --- Gracie looks like you & you look like her - just gorgeous girls!!! 🥰

I met you through our girl Hannah on her channel. I finally had time to check out your channel & I am hooked! We should all nurture our inner child & give her the care and attention she should’ve always received. I will be following your journey and rooting for you and little Rachel ❤

So glad to see you Rachel! This is your true calling, your true gentle loving self . Take it slow and enjoy! I just took in a foster girl-18 mos from a kill shelter in SC. She’s nervous not potty trained but so smart and sweet and I love her. The things we do!

Aw, Leo is so handsome! I am so here for this happy over-hustle Rachel!

I couldn't be happier for you! You are such a genuine, bare soul and I love watching your authentic journey!! ❤❤❤

this is an amazing video❤ I cried a lot, because I feel how much you miss Cali, unfortunately I am also going through a grief, but also tears of happiness to see how Gracie bonds with you and happy to be home with you. love you and wish you all the best❤

Animals really heal our soul and makes us really live and appreciate life and the little parts of it. I loe seeing Leo! Pigs are incredibly intelligent and a wonderful compainions. So great to see you happy and bring new life to Leo and Gracie :)

Best video yet. Thank you for your candidness. Your vulnerability truly shows your beautiful strength and resilience. You being so open with your pain has allowed the Universe to share her gifts with you. I’m so excited to see where you and your little tribe take us next. ❤

Oh my goodness, I am new to your channel but what little I have seen so far I love so much ❤ What a beautiful journey you are on with yourself and Gracie ❤I was around horses when I was younger and I love them ❤I miss them but I am so happy you have yourself a beautiful mare, named GRACIE 💕 I can’t wait to watch and see all your videos and watch your journey and creativity 😊 Never stop reach for that lightness , it will help guide you on your path 😊😊😊 This video was so tear stained , I wish you hope, love and light ❤❤❤❤ Leo is a sweet boy and you gave him a wonderful home ❤

I think you have found your calling Rachel, Cali’s Farm ❤. This video was so beautiful to watch.

this is beautiful, so happy to see you again!

I'm so happy that you are fully learning to live for what makes you happy! I am honored and grateful to be a subscriber of yours. You are such an inspiration for life. Showing it's like to have your world crumble and be the one who builds it back up even better than before, but with what you already have available to you. It's such a beautiful thing to watch. Thank you for sharing.

This was such a wonderful episode to watch. Seeing you adopt a horse and getting a house pig gave off such a great feeling.

You all were rescued, how touching this is and im so glad that you filmed it. I can see that you are content once again. You are a powerhouse!

LEO!!! I’ve been in love with him since seeing him on your Instagram! Him following you around literally makes me want to cry. He’s so cute!!!!

Your journey with Gracie reminds me so much of my journey with cats. About two years ago i had incredibly bad social anxiety and it really began to affect larger parts of my life which really resulted in depression. One hot summer day I looked on my front porch and saw the skinniest grey kitty. I knew absolutely nothing about cats. I decided to start feeding and left water and a bed for him. Soon he came around and waited every morning. Soon I became the cat lady on the street and had about 10 ferals coming to visit throughout the day. I had found my myself in them & I now had a reason to want wake up in the morning. Learning a new animal language is truly amazing. Learning the body language and discovering new quirks and being able to understand what they are trying to tell you. Best thing ever. Now I have a kitty that comes in and out through a flappy door in my window and chooses to sleep inside at night, I’m just happy she has a space where she feels safe. Love that you are growing as a person and rediscovering yourself. ❤

This warms my heart Rachel. I'm so glad you found each other. Healing each other's hearts along the way of life . ❤

Rachel ❤ You are an amazing warrior, empath woman. Our fur babies are our life 💙 I admire you! Thank you for existing. ❤

Healing looks beautiful on you. Loved watching your heart and talents in this video. God bless you.

I don't know why but I just busted out crying when I saw you sleeping with the pig. I'm really proud of you and you've come a long way. Also this is some of the best videography you've done yet.

I am so proud of you! Love you!!!! ❤

I love Grace, Blaze and that cute pig. They all love you too. Missing Callie and all she represented must be a heartbreaking but look where she took you. ❤

What a beautiful video. Those that love you whether they’ve been friends for years or strangers that watch you on KZfaq celebrate your healing WITH you, support you, love you ALWAYS. 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👑

Rachel, you are so incredibly resilient and strong. I’ve been following you for years now and you’ve gone through so much shit and you always bounce back. You have such a grounded yet radiant energy about you and it comes through in your videos. I’m an avid equestrian and I’ve been riding for the majority of my life. I started when I was 8, stopped when I was about 13 due to life changes, rode again when I was 17-18, stopped and finally got back into it at 28, the beginning of last year. Im not a cryer, it takes a LOT to make me cry, but I cried soo much when I was away from horses with no way to be around them again. Horses have always been so incredibly healing for me. They helped me get through my fucked up childhood and so much more. Horses bond with you in a way that’s really, really hard to explain to people. It’s similar to bonding with your pups, but somehow deeper when you find your heart horse. I’m so happy that you find horses, or rather they found you. I’m not a superstitious person but I truly believe that Gracie came to you at the exact moment that you needed her. The 11:11 thing is insane!! Anyways, stay strong and power on! - a tattoo artist & horse girl in Pittsburgh 🖤

I am too speechless to comment anything extensive here, but I just wanted to comment to help you in any way possible with the reach and etc. I have been watching your videos the day they come out for the last ~4 years, but never had anything much to say about the content. But this. Omg. It reached something in my heart that I did not think YT can ever reach. Good luck girl! We - people who watch each and every single of your videos here silently - are with you.

Before even starting this video, I’m so happy to see you on my page

Wow a real cute gang of animals living their best lives. My mom was gifted a 1 1/2-year-old pot bellied pig that went from 25 pounds to over 250 pounds and grew big tusks. His name was Bacon and she had him for about 13 years till he had a stroke. He slept in her room and was her pride and joy, wherever she went she showed people his hair that she collected and his pictures. RIP to my beloved mom, I thought I would never get over her passing 4 1/2 years ago but there is life after great loss. Not only was she my mom but also my BFF, RIP Moeder.

There’s the mustang hey Gracie I saw u out back a few episodes back glad to see the journey come too n I saw those baby chickens 😊😊tweet tweet 😊😊

Sobbing watching Gracie's progress!!!!! ❤🥰 SO proud of you Rachel! Damn you're a fighter!!!!! I Highly recommend watching Abraham Hicks videos. I think you'll find them so helpful. Sending all the love

Loved this! Thank you!! ❤

The world is a better place because of people like you! ❤

I’m so filled with joy for you. Gracie and Leo are your soulmates. With animals they either connect with you or don’t. And I think both of them recognized what your soul needed and they needed it too. They needed you. Animals are such a gift to us and I’ve always thought it is a shame that not more people can experience that connection or just don’t want to. You’re an amazing human being Rachel Metz. And are truly a gift in this world. Thank you for everything and all that you do. 💜💜💜

I've been thinking about you for days, knowing you'd show up! Love Blaze, Gracie, Leo, and, of course, YOU! Welcome back! Thanks for the incredible upload! Perfection, Rach! Cdn. Gemini

Sobbing like a little baby bitch watching your journey unfold with Gracie girl. I work with animals for a living and it will never stop astounding me how deeply we heal each other. Much love Rachel 💕

Rachel, I found you a few short months before you lost Callie and I instantly knew that you were a DIYer that was special and I wanted to follow. When you lost Callie my heart broke for you and it remained a little broken with every video after. Because I could feel how broken you were. But today I can genuinely feel the healing in your soul. With Blaze🐕, Gracie🐎, Leo🐖and the nuggets🐔 by your side there is no stopping the new Rachel.🌺❤️

Your property looks happy...what a great place for you and your 4-legged family and chickens. I lost my best 4-legged pal and it hurt. I didn't know how I would go on without her. I had her for 14 years. Then one day I went to the animal shelter and brought home this goofy little dog who had a zest for people and riding in cars, pet strollers, shopping carts, just anything and she brought me back to life. She goes everywhere with me.

Congrats for Gracie and Leo! And for some brighter times. Have had some dark years w a lot of loss and hanging w critters gives me such joy, as well. Feel like I'm just starting to live again. Finally getting back to looking for my little homestead again. My background is Vet Med and have loved all the critters I've worked with, even an ornery raccoon and lion. Miss them all. Glad to see you changed the water to a lower sided one. They do super well with a water tank with 'nipples"... No waste or spillage. Here's to continuing to heal

I'm not crying your crying 🥹 this was beautiful Rachel. I can't wait to see it all unfold X

You’re the best. Thanks for sharing all the animals and all the feels!

I am so happy for you, that you have found your way back to yourself

I love Leo so much! he is so so baby cute xoxo

I'm so happy you found your purpose with Gracie and Leo and Blaze. You're re-building yourself, leaving space for growth but also for the grief you're feeling for Callie. We can still see her through your "new" life, and it's beautiful to see. Take care of yourself love

This was my favourite video of yours. You have such a profound connection with each individual animal and it's just beautiful to witness you build your family

You’re so amazing inside and out! I’m so glad you’re back on the tube and I can’t wait to see what’s in store next. 🙌🏽

This video makes me so happy for you. I’m excited to see what comes next. I love your home diy’s and now I love the animal diy’s. Leo is the cutest and the relationship with Gracie made me tear up❤ You’ve got this…hugs

Thank you Rachel. This is my favourite video of yours, ever. And what you have been through resonates so much with what my journey has been too, that I truly believe watching this now is a beacon of hope, for me. May you continue to build the life of your dreams and make your inner child happy. I am going to believe it’s still possible and keep at it too 🤍✨

This is very exciting for you and Blaze having Leo and Gracie in your life's. Look at the amazing home that you are creating for your family. It's spectacular. I love this and the fabulous feelings that you and your family are sharing. It's clear that you all love each other. Animals are the best.🥰

I love this episode. You described everything I went through when my dog passed... It was hard to listen to some parts as it hit so close but in the end, it gives hope. We can find a purpose again. We just need time.

Gracie is a beautiful horse, it looks like she’s just what you needed to start you on your new journey! Leo is the cutest pig I ever seen! ❤

Rach! My intuition was working the last two weeks, I had been thinking of you off & on, thinking I hadn't seen a video from you in a long time, & wondering where you were. So happy to see your new addition!! Such a beautiful story. Tearing up with you❣️🤗. Seeing how happy Gracie was when she first got there was a joy. ❤. BIG, BIG HUGS To you, you're doing it girl ❣️❣️❣️🤗😘 OH, & that 11:11, you know thats an Angel number right? Confirmation my friend ❣️ Oh, also, its been proven (& studied) that pigs are just as smart as dogs. 😊 Love the little bird houses on the fence post! Such a cute idea!! You should think about a session with an animal communicator/ phycic. It would be a gift to hear from Calli. You know she is there with you, just in spirit form❤ Im sure Gracie & Mr. Leo would have some things to say as well😊. I follow a cpl good ones on here. Danielle McKenna & Laura Stinchfield. 😊love ya girlfriend!

So so happy to see Little Rachel happy again. So happy to see you again. Glad to Welcome Gracie and Leo into the DIY family. Watching this felt like healing.❤️

You have the most beautiful soul. This is so healing to watch!! This is your year! ❤

This video is so fucking touching, Rachel. True art, and true emotion. I could not hold my tears back in the first half of you talking about your horse. I can relate as horses came into my life so unexpectedly this year and pulled me out of very dark times and into my heart, body, and the present moment again. In particular a mare. A true sweet sister. ❤ with you

Rachel, I wept through this video along with you. This incredibly beautiful horse is making it possible for you to physically and mentally grieve Calli. Gracie is giving you the space and her large presence makes it possible for you to be enfolded by her. God bless and may you be healed by the love of a dog and a horse. Oh... edit... Leo you darling! So precious! Finally, may I say your thumbnail is exquisite!

So glad to see you back.

Rachel, your video touched my heart in so many ways. It's incredible to see the genuine happiness radiating from you. Your positivity is truly inspiring, and it's evident that you have so much love to give. Blaze, Gracie, Leo and your chickens, your adorable companions, are so lucky to have you caring for them! On a personal note, my daughter absolutely adores horses. She dreams of having her own horse one day, so I can't wait to show her Gracie in the morning. Thank you for sharing your journey and bringing happiness to our lives. Can't wait to see more of your content. Keep spreading that warmth and positivity! 💕

I love Leo! He’s so cute! Reminds me of my bulldog

I love this episode! It is such an honor to watch you DIY yourself such a beautiful life. I'm soooo here for this next chapter in your life. You seem so much more at peace and grounded.

Beautiful Rachel! Thank you for sharing this video! ♥️

It’s so good to see you again! I’m happy to see you’re doing well.

Rachel, the new you is amazing. Animals have a way of making us amazing, if we let them. I’m there for you “present Rachel,” and look forward to future Rachel who will always be in her present. Love Gracie and Leo! Thx for coming back. 👏🏼👏🏼❤️😘

You are one smart lady I love my critters, too.

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Sending you love and light ❤✨

You've come so far and keep evolving into such an inspiring person

I love this, Gracie is just…beautiful, pure joy

Hi Rach, Its great to see where your life journey is leading you and your connection with Gracie has become part of a healing process for you both. You definitely have a gift with the fur babies, and the bedroom can wait until your good & ready.

This was so lovely to watch. Love you Rachel! ❤

Ive always had horses in my life and they are beyond amazing for being theraputic. Wonderful animals! The bonding process is so special. Plus their noses smell amazing, you can not, not kiss them 😂

Looks great! Love all the new animal friends.

Aw, Rachel, I love this! I am so proud of you!

Wow, so heartwarming to see you do all these things and let the animals in your life.

I am proud of you and where you have come! I find it really hard sometimes watching your videos because they really hit home, I can truly feel what you are feeling ❤