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11 ай бұрынDeep in the woods of North Carolina is a man name Joe Hollis who's lived off the grid for 50 years. Here he's mastered the techniques of a life tuned to nature, dependent on his natural environment for survival. He also has the largest collection of native Appalachian and Chinese medicinal herbs in the Eastern US. Join me on this most epic look into a lifestyle that is becoming more attractive to many in this rapidly developing world. This is part of our greater Appalachia series: • APPALACHIA 🇺🇸
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@vigorous8153 11 ай бұрын
I love seeing how people living off the grid live, as a city person my whole life its cool to see another way of life. Keep up the great videos Peter!
@yknowiknow5937 11 ай бұрын
Too bad this old guy doesn't live, near me. I'd help him for nothing and wouldn't want anything from him in return. I hope and pray he finds good people to help him. 🤔🙏🏻✌️
@kevintodd8195 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Peter, where can I message you directly, I love your journalism, I lived up there for 10 years and it was heaven and hell, I was at 3000 ft
@dertythegrower 11 ай бұрын
One of the best guests on your show the last three years.. Huge respect, for this one, fellas. 🙏
@kevintodd8195 11 ай бұрын
How can I get in touch with this gentlemen, I would love to inherit that land, I'm destined to be up there, I have just had some hiccups, I'm a North Carolina native.
@ck.youtube 11 ай бұрын
This old man may be off the grid for half a century deep in the mountains, but he is no wild man. He is an intellectual. My respect.
@efogg3 11 ай бұрын
very well read. excellent knowledge.
@youme1414 11 ай бұрын
He is not wild but crazy.
@nickp3836 11 ай бұрын
He’s actually only 35
@katylee1914 11 ай бұрын
@@bobdrinksthat’s nuts. He’s 80 and in better shape than half of America 😅
@DoctorStrange01 11 ай бұрын
@@katylee1914 My grandma passed away at 89 recently, natural cause, very bad, unbalanced diet (partly because of financial situation) and absolutely 0 sport in her life. What i'm trying to say is that genetics play the biggest role here. Dude could as well lack in nutrients and still live very long, while other people stay fit and lead healthy lives but at 60 their bodies are already broken down and they often have some serious illnesses. There's probably a bigger chance for that in such an unhealthy country like the US.
@joewarrick6043 11 ай бұрын
This dude is 80 and still making big plans and pushing forward. How inspiring!
@nice-rd2pd 11 ай бұрын
he got like one week left tops
@tjsmith5550 11 ай бұрын
@@nice-rd2pd based off his health and cognitive ability id say like 4-5. He's just on the skinnier side
@gwengwen4535 11 ай бұрын
Right? I am 49 and just getting started myself I feel! I love it, I am spry and blessed in my cup runneth over, so why not use these hands and feet?
@robmen1402 11 ай бұрын
His legacy. He wants what he built to continue.
@thetoymanator7723 11 ай бұрын
Joe might be 80, bent over and using a bush crafted walking stick, but his mind is sharp as a tack and his eyes and ears are perfect so he just may be onto something with his herbal remedies. Like he mentioned, the Chinese are into herbal remedies and let's face it, they've been doing it for over 4,000 years. Who knows, without his plants, surroundings, stress-free lifestyle and commitment to life-long learning he may have been in a nursing home sitting in a wheelchair by 80. Good on him, living his dream which is more than most of us say or do.
@benfriedman2330 3 ай бұрын
Joe Hollis passed away in November, like 3 months after this video was posted. I like to think he saw the huge respect and attention to his work and felt like his dreams had come true- that people were flocking to his vision and he felt at peace. RIP .
@bobbiejodebellfay8818 Ай бұрын
That is sad to hear of his passing! I would have loved to had the chance to converse with him and soaked up as much knowledge as I could absorb! What is the latest news of his Garden of Eden?
@ianspingle8865 Ай бұрын
Rip to the man the legend .
@eam217mtnmneater Ай бұрын
Oh no! 💔 I hope he was flocked to! I should've been there.
@DREAEmpress_ Ай бұрын
Awww S.I.P. I came across this Peter's videos and saw this one. I'm glad I watched it. This man is so knowledgeable, humble and just a joy to watch.
@yancyyatessongwriter296 Ай бұрын
Life well lived❤
@jon33.3 5 ай бұрын
The part when he asked "are you still learning in this world?" The way he said "oh, it's endless." Gave me so much hope. I've been struggling for almost a year to stay alive and I just really needed to hear that.
@dan1769 3 ай бұрын
Make Jesus Christ your Lord & Savior also. And you be having a better place on Eternity..
@itlw999 3 ай бұрын
you dont need to be christian to be and live a happy life, and eternity is not something to look forward too
@mickwous2795 3 ай бұрын
I feel you bro. You are not alone. Stay strong. Better days will come
@YuNherd 2 ай бұрын
@@dan1769let God sit on his throne, let man below toil for his own
@l.a.keller 2 ай бұрын
Wishing you abundant hope and many, many blessings, @jon33.3.
@scootknot8789 8 ай бұрын
I grew up in Celo/Asheville. My grandmother is part of the community. Joe just passed away last week. What a lovely man. He left nothing but positivity behind
@chickentrain7 8 ай бұрын
😭 Hate to hear the sad news.
@chriskay2315 8 ай бұрын
I’d love to join and help continue Joe’s legacy.
@OliEveryDayIsAnOliDay-ez2dy 8 ай бұрын
My condolences😢
@00Bigdickdaddy 8 ай бұрын
So sorry for the loss
@michellemcdermott2026 8 ай бұрын
RIP Joe
@DennisxDaring 11 ай бұрын
The craziest part of what you do Peter is 99% of the people watching this video would have never known or this man he would have blown in the wind of eternity. NOW his story lives with us and we take a part of him with us forever. You are doing some powerful work please never quit.
@ebennett7 11 ай бұрын
Well said!
@creed22solar123 11 ай бұрын
@@100millioneuros because you missed the whole point, Mr. 1MilEuros, and the point is he follows a way of life which is oriented towards fitting in with nature (and nature is chaotic on its own), as opposed to changing everything, which he does to some degree but tries not to do too much.
@eddiecovell7572 11 ай бұрын
@@100millioneuros Grid off!!!
@herbalannie7707 11 ай бұрын
Actually he's pretty well known amongst the herbal community in the country. After all he's been around for a while. Lol
@vicbotney7125 11 ай бұрын
A'Ho
@pricemoore7764 24 күн бұрын
Had the pleasure of meeting and helping Joe clean up and start rebuilding the library. Always made me feel at home. Loved my time there.
@crtseljak9366 6 күн бұрын
do you have contats for the people that are there now
@mysticdao Ай бұрын
Had the great fortune to have Joe as a teacher and visited his property numerous times to learn and garden. True garden wizard. RIP Joe. Thanks for the video. Great to see him again in this way. 🙏
@lindaeggers2635 13 күн бұрын
Is his property still being operated? I'd live to visit it. Are you able to disclose the location and info about visitation? So sorry he's passed. Truly enjoyed listening to him and learning from him in this video.
@rafferon3439 11 ай бұрын
I've been out at this man's property. He gives tours of the herbs and plants he grows and three years ago when I visited it was hard for me and other 20-30 year old's to keep up with him. Just zips around. He's a wealth of knowledge, his book collection was incredibly impressive.
@captainamericaamerica8090 11 ай бұрын
He's now weak old FRAIL!! AND A CRIP! :
@Kahneq 11 ай бұрын
Bro how do i get on one of those tours
@crystaldattilo8403 11 ай бұрын
I wanna go there and possibly pick up where he left off.jow do l get there
@Scutox 11 ай бұрын
@@captainamericaamerica8090huh
@dogg440 11 ай бұрын
nedds a hip transplant. But has nomedicare
@sanmei7424 4 ай бұрын
Heartbroken 💔 just learned from some comments that this honorable man passed away, so sad 😢 hope he is still living in his heavenly garden 🪴 His intelligent remarks will be remembered forever.
@ianspingle8865 Ай бұрын
This old man is a national treasure,any young person wanting to better there futures would be a fool not to spend time learning from him.we need more like him if we want to save our children's world.
@silviavoss6411 6 күн бұрын
He left a collection of books he has in his library, its to help guide those who want to live in nature, communities that respect it like him.
@vtheman1850 7 ай бұрын
A man living in a remote off the grid location for 50 years below the poverty line, is more composed and better spoken than a lot of public figures in 2023.
@opencarrysherry 6 ай бұрын
Indeed! being self sufficient has great wealth
@MrBl3ki 6 ай бұрын
He was already well educated before deciding to start this project.
@able880 6 ай бұрын
For many they get burned out or stressed out living this new age culture out and just want to live closer to a basic life - It can be done but you have to know a lot - I live in a rural area but I still go to town once a month or two months for groceries - If you want to live real basic it doesn't cost much to live at all - if you have trees on land it's easy to cut wood and build things - I've had electric bills at times that were never higher than $9 a month - I just used a small chest fridge and fan in summer - I'm ok with out air-condition - I still use a lot of wood for heat - but some electric heat - For most they would think I live hard -
@123Mathzak 6 ай бұрын
And his know-how of finding simple solutions that work for everyone would be far better than the divisive crap we get now.
@escobar8617 6 ай бұрын
I’m thinking of Biden as a comparison
@OneTwoFourFloor 8 ай бұрын
Joe was recently diagnosed with cancer and is now in hospice care. The gofundme for him the mountain garden just released this news. Watching this video again in honor of Joe and all the good he brought to this world.
@johnsmoak8237 8 ай бұрын
Yo somebody go tend that land, idk the man's will but pls, he had the start of a perfect menagerie Okay after watching further he really just explicitly said "yeah, pls move here"
@GadgetGaming101 8 ай бұрын
Where is the land, someone needs to tend to it.
@johnsmoak8237 8 ай бұрын
@@GadgetGaming101 I think that's a question for google
@infomercialwars 8 ай бұрын
@@johnsmoak8237 he should be more careful inviting people some greedy fucker will spoil it for sure. I grew up in WV and I miss that region a lot and have been thinking about going back and doing something similar myself.
@Patientbull 8 ай бұрын
he should sell his land
@dahunkayan7950 4 ай бұрын
I’m from a tribe in Borneo and I’m glad this old guy had the opportunity to experience our culture first hand and that it had a profound impact on the rest of his life. I noticed a couple of Borneo artifacts in his house - 21:30 a beadwork wall hanging by the door and a Borneo shield on the wall by the stairs just above his head (26:19). Much respect to what he’s doing. We, in Sarawak, Borneo, owe a lot of gratitude to all the Peace Corps workers who came in the 1960’s and 70’s to teach at our schools or work on agriculture.
@zxcbbnm7552 2 ай бұрын
I want to live in Borneo with the orangutans, would that be possible if I lived with the Borneo tribals?
@user-gu4gg6pe8t 2 ай бұрын
That's awesome.
@c43sedan Ай бұрын
Based
@rayisland23 3 ай бұрын
A very intelligent and amazing man. God Bless, R.I.P.
@neo7759 3 ай бұрын
Did he pass away?
@TheKikkomaster 3 ай бұрын
@@neo7759 Yes. Last year November 7th :(
@longjohn77 2 ай бұрын
What a shame. The amount of knowledge that left this world with him. Has anyone taken over ?@@TheKikkomaster
@plaiddragonfly 2 ай бұрын
The beauty lies in all the knowledge he shared with people that will continue on.
@5thhorseman982 Ай бұрын
What a shame may not have known Christ.
@lindsayhedges2838 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for featuring Joe. Lets hope he gets his apprentices to keep this property and movement going. Beautiful countryside.
@c.j.2262 11 ай бұрын
This was wonderful to hear of this gentleman. I live in Asheville and had no idea this was nearby. ❤️
@aprillowe2890 11 ай бұрын
🙏♥️💯🙏♥️💯🙏
@steverockwell5074 11 ай бұрын
This guy could teach the young folk today so much.
@razt.6794 11 ай бұрын
@@steverockwell5074I was thinking that very thing. This man could help n teach more than we no. ❤
@ripmurdock232 11 ай бұрын
@@100millioneurosopen up the southern border?😅
@5thgearratchet 8 ай бұрын
This man talking like he's 20 years old with his whole life ahead of him still making all these plans for the future. Incredible mentality. A lot of respect to this man.
@StepUpMedia039 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Most people today mope around like breathing oxygen is an imposition but this guy takes each breath as a gift.
@mattstone8878 8 ай бұрын
I was also thinking the same thing. It's like he lived his whole life learning the best way to live and wants to pass down the knowledge.
@StepUpMedia039 8 ай бұрын
@@mattstone8878 just stop and think how amazing this world could be if more people did this
@christopherg465 8 ай бұрын
A wise man plants trees under shade he will not sit.
@featgorgon3985 8 ай бұрын
that’s the funnest part about stuff like this, you always have something to do or something to improve or add
@user-vl9dd3mx7g 5 ай бұрын
"We no longer have a valid niche." I've never heard anyone explain our predicament so simply and accurately. Thank you for this video. Joe is a brilliant man! He taught me loads in just these 45 minuets. May he be at ease and may his legacy live on
@missachurch5998 5 ай бұрын
R.I.P. Joe!! I have been wanting to live this way since 2015. I hope he wrote down all of the knowledge he possessed!!!
@FromAgonyToLight Ай бұрын
😢 True!! I hope he wrote everything down!!
@himajareddyakula7704 23 сағат бұрын
Wish govt encouraged him some how to write down all the wealth of knowledge he accumulated all his life by just doing that from dawn to dusk ... Now it feels like he just learnt all that for himself and died which is very sad 😢😢...there is a lot young people need to learn this
@missachurch5998 20 сағат бұрын
@@himajareddyakula7704 Well idk about the govt to have anything to do with it, but, it would be a great book for sure.
@chrisharrell5945 11 ай бұрын
Joe is an outstanding fellow as you know Peter. But this is for the remainder reading- the book was only cracked, Joe is a walking botanist, full of wisdom. I've had the grand pleasure of visiting Joe and spent several days on his property with him. His knowledge of the plant kingdom blew my mind. It was a most interesting experience. I'm glad to see he is still getting around. I deeply enjoyed sitting on the deck in the evenings and absorbing all the peace; the tops of huge Tulip Poplars swaying in the breezes. Some beautiful specimens. [Update] - it's come to my knowledge that Joe has since passed- he passed end of 2023.
@amandaburleson2035 11 ай бұрын
does he have marijuana or physcho active plants/mushrooms?
@russelltackett4779 11 ай бұрын
why would he want that junk for
@chrisharrell5945 11 ай бұрын
@@amandaburleson2035 no you're not going to be able to go out to Joe's place to live and just smoke on psycho plants.
@tylerk9455 11 ай бұрын
@@russelltackett4779For thousands of years people have used them for spiritual purposes, but your right. The government came and told you it was bad and you believed them. I applaud your free thinking capabilities.
@creed22solar123 11 ай бұрын
@@tylerk9455 well I for one personally found marijuana to be garbage, and some celebrities came along and told everyone it was awesome and everyone believed them. Now, mushrooms and LSD I've found to be life-changing experiences, deeply spiritual, so go figure.
@palmeristo 11 ай бұрын
This is what should be on the Internet. You gave this man a voice and immortalised him and his work. Beautiful. Hope someone shows the love in that place like he did
@jborden18 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely!! People to learn from, people who've experienced what they're talking about
@AmyNatureLover 11 ай бұрын
I definitely would ❤
@tomcole3626 5 ай бұрын
I'm so saddened by his passing He was such a sweet man.wish there was someone to carry on for this lovely msn...God rest his soul .amen
@lillyalfonso9816 5 ай бұрын
So sad about his passing. May he rest in peace. I wish I have a chance to meet and learn a few things from him.
@Jensen761 5 ай бұрын
Glad his story is here immortalized
@KT-ed8hj 4 ай бұрын
How did he pass? How old was he?
@taylorcoulter2449 4 ай бұрын
He didn't die
@Roberto-de8xv 3 ай бұрын
@@taylorcoulter2449On November 7th, 2023
@swaddington9399 5 ай бұрын
I love Joe and have watched his videos for the last decade. I’m so saddened to hear he’s gone and hope his vision will be carried on. If more people had this sort of vision there would be less destruction and poverty in the world, and less sadness. Thank you Joe, you will be greatly missed ❤
@garybarr1045 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I'm a 78 year old retired architect. My greatest regret is joining the society at large and wasting my life doing what the people with money request. I envy Joe Hollis and celebrate his life. Way to go, Joe!
@truthbetold4350 11 ай бұрын
he lives kind of like the Amish do… as I get older, that way of life doesn’t sound so bad
@basstrammel1322 11 ай бұрын
Would you mind sharing how you would design an off grid place, after a long career in architecture? Would love to hear about it.
@higherresolution4490 11 ай бұрын
Your comment is interesting to me. Since I was a child, I was obsessed with designing homes, especially on hillsides and on cliffs above the ocean. I grew up in Laguna Beach. But for the reasons you gave in retrospect, my parents persuaded me not to go in that direction. I regretted not having the will to make my own decision, however, my two best friends are Architects. From their experience working with clients, I definitely understand my parent's perspective!
@michelleper5065 11 ай бұрын
yes but you belong in a different timeline... you came from a much better timeline than what they and the currently you ended up in .... yes all simulation but many timelines within... this is a bad one to say the least
@basstrammel1322 11 ай бұрын
@@michelleper5065 Lecture 78 year olds about "the timelines" for the rest of your life, and you'll probably only hurt your cause. It's choices made based on experience and enviroment. Sometimes the choices are due for regret, but at the time they didn't seem to bad.
@RareEarthSeries 7 ай бұрын
It is really lovely you got to record this before he passed. I know its your income, but I for one truly appreciate it.
@wealthyspaces1131 6 ай бұрын
He’s passed 😢?
@marlenesimister2273 6 ай бұрын
Oh sad! Really???
@ultimatesunrise 6 ай бұрын
@marlenesimister2273 yes, but man did he LIVE
@davids6652 6 ай бұрын
When did he die? How old was he?
@kissalanpojat 6 ай бұрын
@@davids6652 According to their gofundme page, he passed on November 7th 2023.
@akstong 2 ай бұрын
This man is incredible. Intelligent well spoken. Smarter then most city dweller
@joanasheehan5624 4 ай бұрын
This man is a book! Sadly it has to be closed. And all his wisdom ebbs away returning to dust… only what he shared with others continues forward. Rest In Peace dear man! Thank you God for such a well fashioned man! 💖💖💖🌷🌷🌷🙌🏼🙏🙌🏼🙏
@discochrist 11 ай бұрын
no. way. years ago, i worked as a woofer at a farm that was just a few miles from joe's place. he's the real deal and his knowledge of herbal medicine is unmatched. he's just a gem. a tragedy what happened with the fires. there are not many folks in north america with knowledge like his and his way of living--his outlook--is so imporotant. truly amazing to see you cover his slice of life, i never thought i'd get to relive that part of my life. thank you.
@marcellaobdrzalek8435 11 ай бұрын
:) so wonderful this old soul is so beautiful.
@pipersall6761 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comments. I'm just blown away by him while I am watching this. He is a beautiful example of a man who, to the best of his ability, is in total tune with this world. He is balanced. If everyone were more like him the Earth and everything on it would be so much better off.
@216trixie 11 ай бұрын
What is a woofer?
@brinkee7674 11 ай бұрын
@@216trixie a person that promotes Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms The volunteer or 'WWOOFer,' gets the opportunity to spend time in an organic farm, learn what it's like, how it works and what sustainable agriculture is all about. During your stay in the farm, you don't have to pay for board or lodging.
@robbieshelton5812 11 ай бұрын
What part of North Carolina is this?
@BeholdNails 11 ай бұрын
I think Peter is one of the best interviewers ever. He doesn't try to have his own personality be center stage, he actually lets the interviewee speak and be known to the audience. Worthy of a journalism award, imho.
@farzana6676 11 ай бұрын
Exactly. Peter knows exactly the right time to talk, when the conversation seems to be stalling and he asks the perfect question to get the conversation moving again.
@Alex-Defatte 11 ай бұрын
I don't know. He was inquiring Joe more about political views than botany. Kind of straying from the entire point of Joe.
@wedemgoyz7678 11 ай бұрын
@@Alex-Defatte hes fine, could be way more goofy approach had younger vlogger came to this place
@UandMeGod 11 ай бұрын
I agree 100%! I rarely share videos with friends and family or anyone for that matter. However I have shared Peter's channel and video with SO many ppl! lol He is amazing! He remains neutral Non-political at least he doesn't speak on it or let his personal political or religious views wiggle their way into the interviews. He has had several different cultures and religions on too. He lets them tell their own story in a beautiful way. It's done with compassion for the person he interviews. I love Peters journalism!
@Alex-Defatte 11 ай бұрын
Sure, he is fine but a journalism award? No. If anything he's better at finding greater stories than the journalism that follows. There were, in my opinion, much better questions to ask Joe. Also, even if a goofy vlogger did a piece on Joe it would still be pretty amazing.@@wedemgoyz7678
@michaeloakes3667 5 ай бұрын
That's a truly humbling quote . "How far you willing to go? Thinking of all the stuff you're going to have to give up.... but what about the stuff you're going to get!?"
@mrsc5053 5 ай бұрын
I can't help but be incredibly sad that he didn't have a family to share this with, and leave it all to.
@rad2k7 14 күн бұрын
Nothing to be sad about! He lived his life on his own terms and never stopped learning and growing. Joe touched thousands of lives. There are a lot of married people with children in this world who are miserable because they felt forced by society to do it.
@HereRightNowEternally 11 ай бұрын
His mind is sharp as a tac. Testament to the power of nature and self sufficiency. No lack of purpose. Lack of purpose is the demise of the mind and body. Thank you Peter. Love this.
@michaela6147 11 ай бұрын
Agreed
@rubenruiz5809 11 ай бұрын
I think it’s all the reading
@katydid2877 11 ай бұрын
And no garbage food or meds.
@search4truth104 11 ай бұрын
To bad his body is not keeping up with his mind.
@letitiakearney2423 11 ай бұрын
Yes for all his healthy ways and encyclopaedia of plant 🪴 knowledge, he is not in very good health but I hope there are young people interested and willing to carry on his terrific work.
@user-oq6vz9gs3q 11 ай бұрын
This gentleman has more to offer to the world than Washington DC as a whole. I am in my 70s and wish I had the energy to go help this man and learn his way of life.
@BM-hb2mr 10 ай бұрын
I'd just like to know how to get hold of him. Im retired, always been self sufficient, I'm done with the rat race.
@esmeraldaoreilly5945 10 ай бұрын
Me too, I’d love to help him. I’m very capable but I want to learn more about growing medicinal plants
@sammyb1651 10 ай бұрын
I 'd hate to think what would happen to this place if 8 people moved into it. It's one thing building it all up from scratch using hard work, it's quite another just being gifted it with everything already built for you. People don't value what they haven't worked for. It's likely to attract some very unconscientious people with a completely different outlook to this guy.
@N.E.TGaming 10 ай бұрын
@@sammyb1651That's the wrong line of thinking imo. He said it himself, he wants people to join him and expand on the groundwork he has built. It won't be an "easy" transition from typical modern living, and will definitely need to build more houses and clear brush/trees to make room for such. It's expansion, more hands make light work.
@sammyb1651 10 ай бұрын
@@N.E.TGaming Yeah, it's a great idea in theory. The practice is another matter altogether however. I'm not saying I don't hope he succeeds. I hope it does. I just think the amount of vetting required would probably exceed the work he's already put into the physical build. Without that, you're just relying on blind luck.
@ChrissyLarson 5 ай бұрын
Because everyone has already put it so perfectly I'm just gonna say i learned more in 45 min than i learned all year. I wish i would have had the chance to sit with him and hear hours of knowledge. Rest well sir.
@upsidedownbuckets3624 4 ай бұрын
Rest in peace legend! Your work is an inspiration to many
@harolddeschenes4640 11 ай бұрын
This man is a freaking book on two legs. He's more knowledgeable than most university graduates. Imagine the endless conversations one could have with him. One word comes to my mind and it's the word RESPECT.
@kattihatt 11 ай бұрын
How would you know how knowledgeable he is? Do you have any knowledge in these fields?
@justinguitarcia 11 ай бұрын
@@kattihatttbh nothing he is saying is outrageous or controversial, its a lot of basic but mostly ignored information
@MarkCexplorer 11 ай бұрын
@@justinguitarcia this is not just basic information my friend...
@kattihatt 11 ай бұрын
@@justinguitarcia its new age yoga alternative medicine hippie crap. Very controversial in my book.
@kattihatt 11 ай бұрын
@@Dandii_Honda the way a person talk says nothing about their knowledge. Thats a fallacy.
@eaterofthemad 11 ай бұрын
Great to see Joe featured. He's a local living legend with encyclopedic botanical knowledge .
@user-bh6pq9oj9l 4 ай бұрын
The older I get, the more of living like Hollis is more engrossing. I hate the city, modern day people, traffic, etc.
@lauracostello5460 5 күн бұрын
@@abu2006mayHollis has the land. Go live with him. 👍🏼
@abu2006may 4 күн бұрын
@@lauracostello5460 strange comment from you ! why don’t you go live with him !! I have no any interest to live with anyone stranger! Be careful what you write here !
@justbecauseican1410 4 ай бұрын
Rest in peace beautiful soul
@jamieleeharrison 11 ай бұрын
I had a great great uncle who lived in WV, died in the 80’s at 107 years old. Lived completely off the grid. No electricity or running water, no vehicle. He worked as a walking mailman, he walked 5 miles every day and quit working at 105.
@higherresolution4490 11 ай бұрын
Fascinating! What a great heritage in your own family. Walking is definitely the ticket to long life, a good mind and great health. Do you know the date of your great-great-uncle's birth? I'd be quite curious.
@jamieleeharrison 11 ай бұрын
@@higherresolution4490 I have no idea. My grandma had the news paper article from when he passed in the 80’s, but I can’t remember the dates of birth-death. She passed away in 2015 so there’s no telling where that article ended up. I can’t find anything online about him either. I know his name was Charles, his last name was either Gibson or Napier, can’t remember which side of her family he was on.
@MindYourOwn777 11 ай бұрын
Wow that's amazing.
@michelleper5065 11 ай бұрын
1980s my friend... different timeline... now it is 65-85... 90+ are lucky few ... really draw of the luck and i can go to many reason why but you traded ai for life as you knew it... huge mistake
@kiriInvestigator4597 11 ай бұрын
Don't promote capitalism. CAPITALISM has failed. It had failed from the start but there were lands and resources to exploit back then, which keeps it going, not so much now and its cracks are beginnning to show.
@girmaybass68 11 ай бұрын
Big respect for the gentleman thinking beyond just himself when he said that he wanted "a community to live here..". He is trying to pass what he has to more than just ONE person!
@codylarkhart261 11 ай бұрын
Thats the only way we will survive as humanity. It is a very disturbing thought if the grid fell, Many cities will fall in a "survival of the fittest mentality" and will be utter chaos, violence and death because many people hold that mentality where it's F you, I get what i want and screw the rest.. Heres hoping I Am wrong with that.
@ticket2heavenn 11 ай бұрын
A true leader of the people who wish to be one with the planet
@Daveforever 11 ай бұрын
then stupid city vegan junkies move in a destroy it, mark my words
@elip8311 11 ай бұрын
@@ticket2heavennwe’ve always been one with earth. All this technology has separated most from this connection from earth but also each other. In a way also made more people into cold and robotic like.
@markusa5521 11 ай бұрын
Very humbling man and its amazing to see him want to pass this on to the next generation
@fiammavalli3732 5 ай бұрын
I have my little piece of land in Italy, not a lot, 2 acres, enough to return home. 8 minutes by bicycle from the Adriatic Sea. I will leave NY very soon. Thank you for your advices and inspiration.
@user-ds9og8hl7z 5 ай бұрын
He's still so articulate. and clear in thinking and speaking. He understands Chinese culture at an incredible level.
@dannygibson2597 11 ай бұрын
This man is sharp as a tack for 80. Everything about him and what's he's built is impressive and deserves attention.
@tehKap0w 11 ай бұрын
maybe not the feng shui bit, but other than that...
@GeneralCane 11 ай бұрын
@@tehKap0w It's not even like he stood by that it was legitimate.
@tehKap0w 11 ай бұрын
@@GeneralCane he gave it about as much deference as all his plants... "Some would call it junk but..."
@joseisraelbriones8950 11 ай бұрын
Not even the president is this sharp
@luciaconn6788 11 ай бұрын
his desire to bring others in must be tempered w/ worldly shrewd helpers ... least all he's worked for and created be taken away.... beware!
@heatherannemullins-sx4vl 2 ай бұрын
Holy Shit.....I have sent this to my children ranging between the ages of 35 to 14 yrs old. 6 of them. They are sharing with their friends. How the hell you found this person I don't know but it's DAMN PRICELESS.....THankyou sooo much for this. U must be a gift to the future
@blondelottie2355 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for visiting Joe and introducing his home to your watchers, Peter. I’ve been so interested in homesteading and not only was Joe inspiring but so educational. I’m so glad you got to meet him before he fell ill and were able to promote his search for apprentices so younger people could join him. They are currently continuing what he started and have a new go fund me. This way of life is healthier, if more of us could do this and find a balance between plant and medicine, I think we’d be much happier. Thank you for this video- my favorite one yet.
@WhizPill 11 ай бұрын
Glad millions of people are watching this, this is exactly the kind of untold stories that deserve to be shared
@badabingb1732 10 ай бұрын
I believe our future television is going to be programs like this ….. away with all acting fake stories .
@TheSeer33 10 ай бұрын
@@badabingb1732oh it’s already happening most of the off the grid KZfaqrs, use half naked clickbait thumbnails
@TennesseeMatt 11 ай бұрын
I could tell immediately just by the way he talks, his mannerisms, and what he’s done with his land that he is an extremely intelligent individual. Another great video! Thank you!
@therealz360z7 11 ай бұрын
I you can tolerate the smell !
@leojmullins 11 ай бұрын
@@therealz360z7Tolerance is a virtue.
@twistoffate4791 11 ай бұрын
@@therealz360z7I agree. I draw the line at certain smells.
@johnnunn8688 11 ай бұрын
@@therealz360z7, you have a device, with smell-o-vision?
@Spiritlife01 11 ай бұрын
@@therealz360z7 Wow! Way to say what type of person you are without saying.
@AdrianTregoning Ай бұрын
Rest in peace sir. What a fine man and a beautiful insight into his home. Your videos are always so good Peter. Time well spent watching them, and learning.
@scotthudson1000 5 ай бұрын
Watched this and was excited to make a trip up there. I love close by. Read the comments and learned of his passing. My heart sank. Thank you for making this.
@SarahNicole420 10 ай бұрын
This man is a freakin GENIUS!!! I am certain he's got so many amazing stories he could tell. He is living my DREAM & I wish I could find someone as awesome as him to teach me his ways. All the medical knowledge of plants he has is insane!! If we all lived like him the world would be a much, MUCH BETTER PLACE.
@jaybee5832 10 ай бұрын
He's living & your dreaming of living in past times. Modern day is what evolved from this.
@RetiredLovingIt 10 ай бұрын
Totally agree! He is amazing!
@marciesigrist7921 10 ай бұрын
Follow your dreams. Go!
@KREPTiiK_ 10 ай бұрын
He did say he’s looking for people to go and spend a summer there and potentially live there forever. Go take the jump! Even if it’s only for a couple weeks!
@tdcaudio 10 ай бұрын
where are the animals...he is buying fertilizer
@miadel5846 11 ай бұрын
As a Medicine Woman in Appalachia this man makes my heart smile! I am truly grateful for people like him that paved the way for people like me
@jenruiz7606 11 ай бұрын
Love this ❤
@kidflash5163 10 ай бұрын
Hey can you heal my shoulder I'm in carolina
@bloomsofdunwoody2029 9 ай бұрын
Me too!
@debrawise9414 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video before it was too late...hero status for this old guy...love him, his life and everything he did in his life...i hope he was able to install someone with a close vision before the end...peace and love...
@Mojo_Radio 11 ай бұрын
This guy needs to write a book about his philosophy on life. So calming to listen to him talk.
@savedbythelamb1006 5 ай бұрын
Man an hour of solid conversation with him must be packed with knowledge and wisdom. You’re blessed to have a chance to meet him the flesh. God bless his soul. Sending love from the Philippines 🇵🇭
@user-sp3me1ug3y 3 ай бұрын
Very inspiring ❤❤❤ I thought to watch this vid for just couple of minutes, but I couldn't stop till the end. Respect😊
@obliviousm 11 ай бұрын
What an extremely intelligent and articulate man. Doesn't falter once when speaking, and his memory is impecible. You do not find this anymore in the elderly.
@jerrykozlowski2948 11 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@ifrag9215 11 ай бұрын
Plus 1
@westpsmity 11 ай бұрын
Yes you do, you need to meet more elderly people.
@MEAT_CANNON 11 ай бұрын
He hasn't given up on himself like most elderly do.
@0004612 11 ай бұрын
He definitely hasn’t been poked by big pharma.
@danzu72 11 ай бұрын
Never judge a book by its cover, Joe is an intellectual powerhouse. Many blessings to him.
@elizabethgunning6745 11 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly! 🌟🌲🌟
@SherryAnnOfTheWest 11 ай бұрын
You can tell by the way he expresses himself he's as sharp as a razor.
@firstlast1047 11 ай бұрын
@@SherryAnnOfTheWestUnfortunately, his body is failing him. 😮 I look at him and wonder what his physical and mental condition would be if he didn't practice folk medicine.
@jamesgem1809 11 ай бұрын
Smart af
@gilh3947 11 ай бұрын
@@firstlast1047agree. Live and let live, and it is good that he can speak freely, thanks to the unbiased attitude of the interviewer...but ....
@douglasongoro6409 5 ай бұрын
What a knowledgeable and wonderful young man! I have learnt a lot from this video. Sad to hear he passed on, am sure his soul is at peace just the same way he lived.
@katnip198 5 ай бұрын
I watched a previous video of Joe Hollis and his beautiful project. A man with a purpose. God bless him for all he shared with all who came across I'm and the love he showed this earth and the plant life on it. I am glad I got to know of him. Thank you for this video. A tribute to Joe for sure.
@davidschmidt6013 11 ай бұрын
This gentleman speaks more articulately and coherently than a LOT of teachers I've worked with over the years. Great vid, Peter. New sub, right here.
@Godshonestruth 11 ай бұрын
The irony is teachers for the most part are just people of average intellect, rooted in the Marxist education system we now have in America that wanted a job with a lot of vacation.
@davidhandy7529 11 ай бұрын
I agree
@comancostin4623 11 ай бұрын
Yeah,it is fascinating hearing him talk,a brilliant mind all and all.
@janews1246 11 ай бұрын
My dad came to the US from China at 16, grew Chinese herbs and vegetables from seeds, practiced and taught Tai Chi for 60 years, dabbled in fung Shui, read Chinese poetry, philosophy and practiced Chinese calligraphy. He passed last year at 91, he would have loved meeting Joe!
@themcdowells23 11 ай бұрын
I'm sure that he has left a great asset to humanity, my condolences.
@qusaimousa1 11 ай бұрын
What kind of herbs did he grow how can I get them
@painmt651 11 ай бұрын
My condolences on the passing of your father. My own father passed just after Christmas 2021… He was 91…
@eyesellfunstuff4067 11 ай бұрын
I would love to have met your dad. I bet he was a wealth of information, just as Joe is. I am in my 60's. If my health were better, I would leave EVERYTHING and go live with Joe.
@harryv6752 11 ай бұрын
My condolences to you n yours.
@bukeaor2961 2 ай бұрын
Wow ! This is the kind of interview that changes you , and an off the grid individual that had intent and is brilliant in his outlook and knowledge .
@susanaldawood5480 13 күн бұрын
I appreciate very much this vlog.Very informative.People who lived in a very simple way,sharing what he learned in Borneo.Back to Nature way of living,Bartering,business,teaching and sharing.At 80 yrs of age,still very Candid in saying that he's still learning.Wow!So humble!God bless!
@catalinursachi21 11 ай бұрын
This man is a living encyclopedia, he is settled in a place that looks like heaven on earth and wants to share all this! This man is humankind at its best!
@lucassaueressig1411 11 ай бұрын
Yes
@lucassaueressig1411 11 ай бұрын
U would move there anytime. But i am from brazil
@kerem7546 11 ай бұрын
I've volunteered at mountain gardens; it is a magical place. Joe is a wonderful and humble human. Please consider visiting his land and donating to his gofundme to help rebuild his library. we need more people like joe! he has inspired me to keep pushing forward with my permaculture/food foreset landscape on 1/2 acre.
@denisestarr2314 11 ай бұрын
Oh I want to visit . I'm offgrid , need this knowledge, great enterview .
@cliffa2901 11 ай бұрын
Kudos to you Regards for Australia.
@BKGLOL Ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing story. he holds so much knowledge. Thank you for visiting his home and sharing it on youtube. Truly amazing.
@Godbois-ts8jg 3 ай бұрын
One of the best youtube videos I have seen. Thanks Peter and Joe!
@anthonypate8657 8 ай бұрын
This great man died yesterday i hope you remember him and his wisdom. A tiny person who's wisdom was greater than his being. RIP.
@willowgoddess3287 11 ай бұрын
I had the honor of touring his land with the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine last year. He's an absolute gem. ✨️
@lovingsunshine3515 11 ай бұрын
Where did you do the tour? I’m in northeast Tennessee and would love to do it if he’s sort of near me.
@aprildawn82 11 ай бұрын
@@lovingsunshine3515 I think he said Yancey County, NC
@fiveapple 11 ай бұрын
Mountain Gardens, Burnsville, NC 28714
@btmcgovern 5 ай бұрын
What an amazing man! Thank you for sharing his story with all of us!
@svetlanapil8089 3 ай бұрын
Such a fulfilling conversation! I loved the questions you asked and the answers that were given.
@grudge5150 8 ай бұрын
Rest in peace, Joe. May your legacy continue to educate others ❤️
@msticme 8 ай бұрын
Rest In peace 🙏
@nakiawebb5670 7 ай бұрын
What the heck…. That makes me really sad he set a sturdy foundation for whomever is to carry it on. Hopefully they do and don’t sell it and throw away this old man’s hard work
@Xerrand 6 ай бұрын
@@nakiawebb5670 I hope they continue his legacy as well. But you know what, even if they don't, it doesn't take away a thing from Joe's legacy. He lived life the right way and did exactly what he wanted to. No matter what happens to that land now, Joe already won.
@jaketrat3725 6 ай бұрын
Who said he died?
@grudge5150 6 ай бұрын
@@jaketrat3725 On the GoFundMe, it says that he passed from cancer in November
@madelynjames2929 11 ай бұрын
I went to the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine in Asheville, NC and one of our field trips was to Joe’s mountain gardens! Just being here is incredibly magical. He’s a true gem and a celebrity in the herb world! Im so honored I got to spend time learning from him in person!
@robmcafe 11 ай бұрын
what a legend!!
@ginger8655 11 ай бұрын
Go help him
@dtothej4044 11 ай бұрын
Would love love love to go there and thrive
@SiCaRiI_DaGgEr 11 ай бұрын
Great back story!
@timothykohler1171 2 ай бұрын
What a good man and that was a life changing video. Important to see at this point in my life. Sad to see he passed November 7th, 2023. May your apprentices carry on your work
@Smokie_manx 3 ай бұрын
This man is absolutely incredible. I could listen to his knowledge for hours!
@johntsan742 11 ай бұрын
At 80 year old, this gentleman is of sound and mind. And he still have plans to expand his Garden of Eden. He is an inspiration and I have nothing but respect for him.
@angeloelimelech6346 11 ай бұрын
i love that he is also thinking of the new generations to come...
@cindyharmon4859 8 ай бұрын
I've known Joe for a lot of years, he passed away a couple of weeks ago. So much knowledge gone with him.
@LiveAndLetLive2024 7 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that. 💔 Condolences.
@dont_think2x 7 ай бұрын
Man, that library that he lost to a fire alone was devastating to hear, RIP
@cindyharmon4859 7 ай бұрын
@@dont_think2x It really was, so many wonderful books, it broke my heart, and I know it broke his too
@ytusersumone 7 ай бұрын
Oh no. What will happen to the property now. What a wonderful man he was.
@MargeauxMann 7 ай бұрын
Oh so sad! He’s amazing!!!
@beyondwithin6364 5 ай бұрын
Hope there r people learning things from this Wizard . Thank you for ure contribution Love from Nepal
@dandahermitseals5582 11 ай бұрын
Im 80 and live up in the mountains. From the bush of Alaska. Lived in the Ozarks for years. Gathered 240 people from all oner the world on the campus of LSU in BatonRouge. We established an intentional comunity called Chimes in 1974. In Pope county Arkansas It was very sucessful and the last time I checked they were still thriving. I am happy about that. We were very energised by the land. I aquired a section of land. ( 640 acres) and everyone got a 20 acre or 40 acre plot. It was simular to this camp. Just larger with prople gathered for their skills we determined we would need. I've enjoyed this video. My body is old and failing. I only regret to have lived long enough to see my country and world come to this sad end. I will also soon. Stay strong and live free. Dandahermit
@dandahermitseals5582 11 ай бұрын
P S. I've been off grid since 1969. Solar and wind.Maintain a minimum of 2 1/2 to 3 years of food and essentials at all times and is paid for. Minimal land tax and no bills utilities or payments. Surrounded by huge fires and smoke against the southern border of BC.Right now. Gasp😢 Dandahermit
@deegraham9871 11 ай бұрын
Sounds like you lived a happy knowledgeable life with no regrets. Had I known about that life style I would have chose it also. I pray God's blessing over the rest of your life and hope you have a relationship with Jesus. Yes this life and world is coming to an end, thebfires are pushing people out and into the cities,but Thankfully God is in control. Congratulations on being 80 and I pray your life continues. Take care !
@rolfedrengen 11 ай бұрын
My wife is a type 1 diabetic. Even though artificial sweetners are bad in general, they're on of the reasons her life is improved. Oh, that, and synthesized insulin, high tech solution to measure blood glucose levels and stuff. Not many years ago I broke my wrist. It took half a year, and I was almost as good as new. A group of pros put a metal thingie and 11 screws in my bones 🙂 Crew-7 went out there yesterday. We're discovering quantum mechanics, gravitional waves, higgs bozons, coonecting people all over the world and making art that the past couldn't understand, but we understand the art from the past. I think the world have a really dark side, but that's just part of the story!
@MikeN-cs8qe 11 ай бұрын
I was a part if “The Chimes” once. Best shrimp poboy sandwich I ever had! 😂
@gracesspace 11 ай бұрын
That’s excellent! Very inspiring, thank you for sharing that . 💜
@funwiththeminiaustraliansh2300 10 ай бұрын
He’s got a very good memory and it’s amazing for an 80 old man to be on his feet for about an hour walking back and forth without a break
@kimgordon3695 10 ай бұрын
Compared to Joe... 😑
@Man-ng8lf 9 ай бұрын
I was thinking this same thing haha
@oneidea1121 9 ай бұрын
That’s what nature does for you, gives you life and reason
@letsgonow5641 9 ай бұрын
I fish with a guy who just turned 86. Uses no cane, has no limp at all. We walk the banks and this guy will walk for miles without tiring.
@DakotaofRaptors 9 ай бұрын
That's why Okinawans live for so long
@lindasimetic386 5 ай бұрын
This episode was my favourite yet. Joe Ellis was so intelligent and full of integrity. He was so humble and so peaceful. We should learn from his approach. This man was very thought provoking. I hope many more people watch this episode and think how we can include some of his wisdom into our own lives.
@basicpianotutorial 4 ай бұрын
I believe many of us won't be able to survive off the grid this long like this wise old man has, really awesome 💯
@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD 11 ай бұрын
I could spend days speaking with this man. I’m 70 & finally purchased (no mortgage) my couple acre homestead in the Carolinas. Very intelligent & inspiring gentleman.
@asil0072 11 ай бұрын
What are winters like there?
@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD 11 ай бұрын
@@asil0072 They can get cold. Some freezing days. Don’t last long. Minimal snow. However perfect 4 seasons.
@PatriotsConnectProject 8 ай бұрын
I visited Joe 23 years ago when I ran away from home temporarily at age 44. He and the interns offered me a haven which helped me be reconciled to my family. I pray he will find people to come and live with him and take over the farm. I felt so nurtured. I feel so grateful. What a surprise to see him in this video!
@able880 7 ай бұрын
I was wondering what his age was - going by what you said he is about 68 - Its evident in this video he is nutrient defficenst - at one time I had a lot of health issues - My health has been restored - it took a while but at 68 I'm back to splitting wood with an axe -
@twitchy_bird 7 ай бұрын
@@able880He said in the video he was 80. He has passed now.
@able880 7 ай бұрын
@@twitchy_birdthank you for the reply I appreciate that - I
@twitchy_bird 7 ай бұрын
@@able880 No problem ^_^
@able880 7 ай бұрын
@@codechartreuse old people get really tormented and often run away to the woods to get away from the torture of the culture - so he ran away from his home in the culture deep into jungle lol -
@wiltonhudgens221 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the film and interview. I think I may have met him in passing but had no idea about his operation. I appreciate you, sir.
@gsquirrel1869 7 ай бұрын
This guy's land needs to be preserved! He's got such a wide range of different herbs and plants not found naturally in the country. It'd be a shame for it to just fade away.
@user-ux3ki5xe6l 6 ай бұрын
What a place to learn, that place and man is a jewel.
@susanmaynard6054 6 ай бұрын
Yes, it sure does! Could you imagine the treasure chest of knowledge!!! I would have loved to have met him!!!
@EyeLuvMylfs 11 ай бұрын
He doesn't even realize that he IS the epitome of what we are trying to get back to as a community. If you somehow ever see this, you are truly inspiring in this ever-expanding digital world Joe. Hats off to you sir Edit: I want to say i recognize the modern medical industry is quite illustrious, hence if anyone who used that argument watched the video instead of looking for a reason to argue, you would have heard him say to Peter he would drive into town and use those services when needed. The point i was making is Joe represents what I think all "hard working Americans" are trying to get closer to instead of farther away from. Yes the man may have a website and take advantage of the modern amenities where it pays dividends to do so, but i dont personally believe that takes away for what this man represents and what hes trying to garner in his community, along with others. I could be wrong, but i personally think a much healthier, forward moving thinking way to go in the future are people trying to get back to this and worrying about how we tackle not having "modern amenities" as accessible as it is today vs people looking for ways to not like there fellow neighbor and make there team win in there world-view. Appreciate everyone who understood what i was going for as i was not intending to incite a debate. Feel free to disagree but personal attacks only discredit your credibility . Food for thought
@tonymaccaroni5744 11 ай бұрын
Oh I believe he knows this.
@NursingRelationships 11 ай бұрын
The gubment will likely come thru tax him demand permits if he got truly popular.
@maybeitsyou1317 11 ай бұрын
Yep happened before and will happen again. They can't have people realizing we don't need them to play middle man for us with tax dollars. Especially if they just gonna waste it and give it to their friends. @@NursingRelationships
@rossilake218 11 ай бұрын
This guy is no dummy, he's very educated. He probably has access to the internet. Maybe that Hippy Art School. Joe is cool, I'm looking to retire to the Mt's, but need grid power for my Hobbies. Peter always finds interesting people.
@clairestephens4916 11 ай бұрын
Did I hear him say that he was near Asheville, North Carolina?
@edibleapeman Ай бұрын
This might just be the most important youtube video I've ever watched. Thank you, Peter.
@tahoesnowlion 5 ай бұрын
What an incredibly unique gentleman. His intelligence is obvious. Just like Titus, a self made independent thinker. I love finding out about people like this. Thank you for introducing us. ❤️
@TheHungryGames 5 ай бұрын
It's sad that this is considered unique. This is who we are. Living naturally off the gifts of the earth. I hate "civilised society" ❤
@allenperry2921 6 ай бұрын
Sad that this man is gone.I could listen to him forever .The amount of knowledge this man has and how easy it is to listen to him is amazing.Most people this smart are very hard to listen to.
@Dakota-Rose 6 ай бұрын
He passed away? 😢
@Dakota-Rose 6 ай бұрын
I went to his FB page. So sad...he passed away november last year. Great man ❤
@DelRae 5 ай бұрын
@@Dakota-Rose😢
@Dakota-Rose 5 ай бұрын
@@DelRae 😢❤
@shanedude91 5 ай бұрын
That's sad to hear 😞 fly high Joe 🫡
@nancy-hv8wf 11 ай бұрын
This guy needs another 80 years so he can continue with his plans. He is very knowledgeable. I love listening to him talk. His voice is calming to me, and at the same time, I'm taking in everything he spoke about. He has it going on. 👍👍
@PupsforLIFE9 4 ай бұрын
Such an enlightening man and you did a great job interviewing him and showing us his environment. Hoping people respond to his looking for employees to help with his work. Appalachia is another very interesting part of our country, and I have had the opportunity to explore it many times. 💕. Thanks for sharing this with us!✅. Until the next one and wondering where it will be! Take care.
@robdavis4527 4 ай бұрын
What a gentle man and thank you for this
@julesf. 10 ай бұрын
Wow! I'm so grateful that I stumbled on this video. This man has more useful knowledge than any modern educational institution. His property is beautiful.
@p.chuckmoralesesquire3965 9 ай бұрын
Come on out to my amazing apothecary with no fire department nearby!
@sherryskiffington9156 9 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree! A human to learn from completely! 🙏🙏🙏
@user-dm3qz1bi8r 11 ай бұрын
His energy and the way he interacts with people is very calming. He is obviously a genius but he is so unassuming about the subjects he discusses. He just knows what he knows and you can take it or leave it. He seems very content.
@RecapTVseries 2 ай бұрын
This sounds absolutely fascinating! Joe Hollis's deep connection to nature and his mastery of living off the grid for five decades is truly inspiring. His collection of native Appalachian and Chinese medicinal herbs is undoubtedly a treasure trove of wisdom. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into this captivating lifestyle and shedding light on its growing appeal in our modern, rapidly changing world. Looking forward to joining you on this epic journey through the heart of Appalachia
@irairod5160 25 күн бұрын
I'm only 4 minutes in, but I'm enchanted by the tone of Joe's voice and its cadence. I'm sure I'm going to enjoy this video.
@booknerdmomma0950 11 ай бұрын
We would all be blessed if we had a person like this man in our lives.
@3mtech 11 ай бұрын
I know dozens. My wife teaches sustainable agriculture, we have most of these plants growing in our front yard.
@michelleper5065 11 ай бұрын
he says under 30 degrees latitude will become unhabitable lol.... then you finally will be able to go into antarctica by force... and find the truth.... but dont you worry no global warming to worry about...
@roryolson61 11 ай бұрын
@@3mtech- and where are you? Do you share your knowledge? Do you sell peoduct?
@3mtech 11 ай бұрын
@@roryolson61 South carolina. Yes. No, we give it away
@roryolson61 11 ай бұрын
@@3mtech - good for you! I'm way up in Wisconsin but I love the concept of sustainable living. R
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