Try Before You Buy Homesteading At Hosanna Farm Stay

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Try Before You Buy Homesteading At Hosanna Farm Stay

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In this video, I take you on a farm stay tour at Hosanna Farmstay where we explore the ideas of trying homesteading before you buy or simply visiting a farm to spend time in the country with animals to unwind from the stressful city lifestyle. www.hosannafar...
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@Selfsufficientme 3 жыл бұрын

G'day Everyone, by CRIKEY we had a lot of fun at Hosanna Farm Stay (talking about acreage envy lol...) www.hosannafarmstay.com.au/ I have uploaded one extra clip on my second channel already you can see it here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNOcksRhy9XKco0.html it's about pigs. I will upload all of the extra footage from our stay at Hosanna over the next several days to Self Sufficient Me 2. Thanks for your support! Cheers :)

@FlamingBasketballClub 3 жыл бұрын

Have you considered doing a monthly podcast?

@danielglidden9290 3 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous farmstead. I’m envious and ready to get started on my own

@danielglidden9290 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. How wealthy are these people? That’s amazing

@Sahadi420 3 жыл бұрын

I loved how quickly you put down the little piglet when you realized it wasn't into it. Some assholes would still hold the thing kicking and screaming....

@Helsteeds 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark, looks like you had a brilliant time (much deserved). What the Hosanna Farm stay has constructed is actually a life time ambition of mine and has been since I was a little boy , there's nothing like that here in UK so maybe one day ;)

@lelleithmurray235 3 жыл бұрын

That looks like such a cool way to spend a weekend and get the kids to turn off the phones and tune in to nature.

@Selfsufficientme 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it certainly was refreshing Lelleith. Cheers :)

@booates 3 жыл бұрын

my parents are the ones on their phones all the time

@XxBloggs 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought 20 acres near Melbourne, to move my family to, after 20 years working in Asia. Can’t wait to do all this.

@emylytle5409 3 жыл бұрын

How much is a 20 acres but do I have to be a citizen of Australia to buy a land?

@nunyabusiness7490 3 жыл бұрын

Can I live with you 😄 I'll do my share of the work

@markr6273 3 жыл бұрын

@@emylytle5409 1 acre is officially 100m by 100m (or 10.000m2, 20 acres is 200.000m2 (2.15million square feet for you americans)

@aussiegrows8096 2 жыл бұрын

Good work. We just bought 10.5 at a place called Biggara on the nsw/ vic border right on the snowey mountains

@aussiegrows8096 2 жыл бұрын

@@emylytle5409 u can buy 20 acres for less than 90 grand but is out in the desert. Because of people moving from the cities because of our lockdown laws it’s getting unreachable for most now. I was lucky Covid put my house into a stupid high price bracket so we took advantage and sold.

@sonjamcclain334 3 жыл бұрын

My Dad moved our family to the country when I was 7 and I learned to love it. I spent my summers Hiking threw the woods and finding stuff under rocks while my siblings found every reason to hate it. They would start their bickering and fighting and I would just disappear into the woods or, to the middle of the hay ring to pet the horses while they munched away.

@heikesiegl2640 3 жыл бұрын

Well not everyone is made for this live.

@nicoledeloncrais5940 3 жыл бұрын

SERIOUSLY Mark this is my back yard. welcome!! So happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves we love it down here, and feel really lucky. But I tell you it was watching you that helped with our final choice to live here and make our tree change. Just stoked, we feel like we live in heaven. You rock!!!!!

@objektivone3209 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos of the last 5 years. Due to the many well-documented small pieces of footage and the understandable explanations. One can truly feel the symbiosis of silence and a relaxing atmosphere on the farm. Slow lifestyle is the best time of all times.

@shpuply 3 жыл бұрын

I just recently did the same here in Maine. It was awesome! Makes you aspire to more! Thanks Mark!

@jimmyg7100 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Maine. Its a good state.

@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like a great little place to get away from the daily stress from whatever gets to you!

@illgillbates9561 3 жыл бұрын

This video hit me on a spiritual level and reminded me of the possibilities, so thank you for that. It all looks amazing and it certainly comes through in the video. Amazing. Aren't we all blessed!

@iandonaldson4555 3 жыл бұрын

Great Weekend Mark, so glad Kim & I were able to tag along. It was fantastic.

@Selfsufficientme 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate for you guys joining us! And thank you for being the "stuntman" for the trip - you are a champ! Cheers :)

@MrJFoster1984 3 жыл бұрын

It is only a matter of months before we leave the suburbs and find a decent size property or land. I know what is happening and what is yet to come, all planned. Cheers Mark for all your videos and efforts, it will help many people in the times ahead. 👍

@pardonmysmallgarden 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this perspective. I also love the farm life and am a chicken owner and gardener. Here in America so many people are in a rush to go nowhere and it’s a sad state of affairs. I 100% agree with all you’ve stated. I’m glad your family got a little time to unwinded🙏🏽. Happy gardening from Florida 🌞

@A13Nair 3 жыл бұрын

This is one video I hit the thumbs up as soon as I started watching it 💝👍🤸‍♀️

@AzSunAngel 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up on a farm, getting up early to milk cows, clean the pig pen, round up the chickens, pluck veggies from the garden, and do it all over again 7 days a week. Always took time out for Sunday church, then back to farm! I still garden to this day, but can't have any farm animals where we live. Great fun!

@mainemermaid6596 3 жыл бұрын

Farmers in America need to do this. What a great way for a family to get away from the rat race and bond!

@ingasmile 3 жыл бұрын

They do!! You just have to look for it! Out here in the Midwest there are many places to stay and help with all the farm things! Some being cattle drives even!

@jjbaker3063 3 жыл бұрын

One of your best vids Mark, what a great place to go to get away from it all.. i bet you could see every single star at night too.

@buttonenfuego 3 жыл бұрын

I'd fly to Australia just to stay there! I'm serious. (California)

@shananigans6154 3 жыл бұрын

Oh YES. 🙌🏻 This looks like so much fun! We are taking our kids to Yellowstone National Park in a few weeks. Can’t wait to unplug and just enjoy nature. 🦌🦬🐾

@punkynoodle9370 3 жыл бұрын

Another piece of heaven, just like yours Mark. Thanks for sharing!

@joanies6778 3 жыл бұрын

So many people get into homesteading, not realizing how hard it truly is, and how much work is involved. I wish they had these farmstays available everywhere, for various climates, because each climate has its own risks and rewards, but so people can do the work while there...to understand what's really involved. This looks more like a vacation.

@joanwaye Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, we know the owner of Hosanna, and she invited us up there, for the weekend and not only we stayed in the homestead too and we didn't have to pay a single cent. But it is the best place on earth!

@heavymetalbassist5 3 жыл бұрын

I made a friend the other day (first ever farmers markets, plants and real lye cooked soaps) that in invited us at the end of the month to process forested spoiled rotten pigs, and tractored meat birds. I absolutely cannot wait for the day I relearn the skills I touched on as a child in the 90's hanging out with "old" guys

@heavymetalbassist5 3 жыл бұрын

Their farm focuses on sustainable raised meat. I am mostly doing veggies and maybe eggs on Eaddyacres1 as im calling it

@heavymetalbassist5 3 жыл бұрын

My end game is to move up to over 200 acres sustainably over the next 20 years and have an all year farmstand and fine dining restaurant attached.

@stormagorist6129 3 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite youtube videos... thanks..

@klug_d 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a a GREAT place! 😊 I personally feel so lucky to live on a farm - although there are only some chicken despite the grasslands and fields. One day, we wanna open the farm for other people to show them how agriculture works. 😀 Hello from Austria 🇦🇹

@Treegrower 3 жыл бұрын

this is a little different from your usual content, but it is fantastic video!! I felt like I went on vacation just by watching

@reneebrown2968 3 жыл бұрын

There are alot of people that should stay at one of those before jumping in head first. But rather than staying at a farm for recreation maybe it could become a win win for the homestead and future homesteaders

@davo2023e 3 жыл бұрын

I would never have known about this place without you. Definitely on my list now

@josannefromin7750 3 жыл бұрын

Yes this is the greatest stay on the farm, i was born on a farm in. Gaspe, Quebec, Canada and i will move back to Ontario with my husband and retire in June 5 weeks.........yeah........I am watching your videos and you sure have told me so many things, i am going to have a small gardens..........Tomatoes, strawberrys, cucumber, and so much more.........I love your videos.............

@NANGSGARAGE 3 жыл бұрын

We got 4 acres here just south of Brisbane. Love having the big land 🌳

@batpherlangkharkrang7976 3 жыл бұрын

Hi...... Mark (Self Sufficient Me) nice to see you love watching your videos, thank you for sharing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍

@TheHaymeadow 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, been away from the channel for a couple of months and what a boon you’ve had! We’re so happy for you on how successful it’s become! The video you put out of not knowing if you’d continue the channel is long forgotten 😁 Great effort, keep fighting the good fight, all the best from our family to yours 😉

@rachalnocchi5600 3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic family get away! Beautiful place!

@JK-eu1du 3 жыл бұрын

Nice change of pace in this video. And like you always say mate, get out there and ENJOY NATURE! Well done

@Rozzie...Brisbane...Australia 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome, love farms and love Murwillibah region, thanks for showing us this farm, loved the creek so much...Rozz...Brisbane xo Mark

@GoranMagdic Жыл бұрын

This looks like an excellent tourist attraction and a great way to spend holidays.

@lynmaunsell4062 3 жыл бұрын

Having family that live only a half hour drive from Hosanna, we visited there last year just for a day. 4 grandsons had a fabulous day there..

@amac9245 3 жыл бұрын

Now that is what I call an " All inclusive" experience.

@Denrocks 3 жыл бұрын

I really hope you get a bigger property in the future. You really do deserve it! Plus it would make for some next-level content. Thanks for all you do. I'm learning so much as a newer veggie/fruit gardener. And your content is entertaining as well.

@steveearley6365 3 жыл бұрын

Entering semi retirement just got my first rural property . No animals or veggies yet, but every day there is a new life . Whole heartily agree with you Mark .

@gardenweedsgrower 3 жыл бұрын

That is beautiful 👍🏾 the best part is living it and not being a passive observer as you mention. Those kids will remember that experience forever. I grew up in a rural/small town in South America and now living in USA that’s all I crave is the natural life, that I’m really trying to re-create it on my small plot of land in the city. Hopefully blessings of good health I will be able to live on a farm not too far from the city but more in nature.

@christineb8148 3 жыл бұрын

My Mr's grandfather said he used to go back out to his grandparents family farm after his family moved into town so he could do a little plowing with the mules just for fun.

@mattsara2802 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful weekend! Thanks for sharing.

@dylanbenson2029 3 жыл бұрын

We there all the time. It’s beautiful.

@tineejohnston9737 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark for doing these I don’t think anybody ever or something like these here in the US, now I’ve have to search 😇😇😇❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎

@goldengryphon 3 жыл бұрын

They've been an option for awhile, there just isn't a lot of talk about it. If you're interested in learning skills of any particular sort, there are also specific packages that will teach you different homestead or traditional skills. Here's a good place to start - farmstayus.com/ www.farmstayplanet.com/farmstays/united-states-1/ Traditional skills homesteadingfamily.teachable.com/ www.sustainlife.org/ There are lots of others. It's probably the most fun rabbit hole I have ever traveled down.

@barbara-pigeonbray4579 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place ....looked like so much fun . Enjoyed it very much , Mark .

@michaelfrazer1807 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much it's beautiful l well never go back to city life

@KanyiriGrows 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely food for thought...great escape from hassle and bassle. Thanks Mark ❤.

@80melii 3 жыл бұрын

That looks like a little bit of bliss! Ahhh!

@nutequest 3 жыл бұрын

A farm stay inspired me to start Calisto Park equestrian, a charity That basically provided equine therapy, riding and self sufficiency to all in need of the service. Now I have plans to set up a retreat and trips to visit other poly culture farms has been inspiration, plus the PDC I just completed. Highly recommend farm stays and tours. It could make that massive difference and help to discover the purpose within.

@michaelkaylor6770 3 жыл бұрын

When you described your having fun with your uncle the song “Making butter out’a grass” comes to my mind.

@simonadunn7168 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. Looks like the family had fun.

@DotterSvea 3 жыл бұрын

You're so hilarious and wholesome, I love it!

@Tanoaproductionsfiji 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s.... Get into it!! 😎 That’s gonna be iconic very soon! Great job Mark!

@siobhancrawford7236 3 жыл бұрын

I was very lucky growing up to have family who had a smallholding so I got to visit on school holidays and help out. So much fun! Might need to look into a farm break soon lol xxx

@thestraightroad305 2 жыл бұрын

I love this episode. How I wish my husband and I could go there and stay.

@mapd6831 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like you must’ve had a great time!

@fabriciomarchi9695 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place! And jabuticaba jam is really good!

@KeepGrowingWithMara 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, what a great idea! Thanks, Mark! I'll be looking for one close to my area. 😊

@niks966 3 жыл бұрын

Could very easily sell everything here in UK and stay at the farm any day...dream come true....love it...

@TheJegkkon 3 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous place

@martinandleesmith9609 5 ай бұрын

Love your comments Mark. I've seen your self-suff thoughts and your infectious enthusiasm. We heard recently that Hosanna is no more or at least some disastrous "restructuring". Short-sighted ignorance.

@thehangmansdaughter1120 3 жыл бұрын

What gorgeous cows! They're very friendly when handled regularly, smart too. The recognise themselves as individuals in a way most animals don't. They know when you're speaking to them in particular, as opposed to the herd. I miss being on the farm, looking after the girls.

@maralfniqle5092 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said, lovely countryside thanks for the video 😃

@trishthehomesteader9873 3 жыл бұрын

That looks peaceful and lovely Mark!😍 I'm happy for your family that you went. I'm sure they are too. There are places similar in the States. Some you just go and stay and others you feed and care for the animals and/or farm. I don't know if I could sling a saddle up on a horse at this age.☺️ 🇺🇸💜

@thestraightroad305 2 жыл бұрын

Where in the Staes can you find this sort of thing?

@trishthehomesteader9873 2 жыл бұрын

@@thestraightroad305 Many homesteads and working ranches used to do this from thr Rocky Mountains to the Appalachian. Since the 'illness' many have been shut down by the powers that be. I don't know who's still doing business. 😔

@thestraightroad305 2 жыл бұрын

@@trishthehomesteader9873 thank you though! I appreciate your response and maybe will find something…🙂

@Jeff-rd6hb 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this, Mark. I had no idea farm stay was a thing. It's a brilliant concept, and Hosanna looks like a wonderful place.

@fiveleafchocolate9025 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful farm stay! The water looks amazing :-)

@shaorandra 3 жыл бұрын

You made me remember that my family used to do this when us kids were little. I helped milk cows, feed the calves, slept in hay, fed chickens, shovelled manure, drove on a tractor, etc. It was so much fun and so interesting.

@VK-qo1gm 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for an awesome vid, the farm stay is an absolute paradise. Might just mention for any potential tree changers to not confuse a fa stay such as this one with the reality of buying & farming on your own place, which consists of a lot of endless hard work, money, constant maintenance, frustrations,etc. We purchased in NSW 115acres of beautiful country & for the past 7 yrs have been setting it up for retirement. Absolutely love it, the commitment, work & being prepared for the unexpected must be factored in

@chongseitmooi2593 3 жыл бұрын

Yes really enjoying n inspiring such farmstay

@Oredraven 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I had no idea farmstays were a thing. I'm looking to eventually move to the country, but it will be a while and just thinking about it is overwhelming with how much I don't know. Getting some in-person exposure beforehand would be great.

@keithwilson6060 3 жыл бұрын

Pigs are so cute, on the tongue.

@telecasterbear 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this while eating sauteed beet greens scrambled into eggs. Yum.

@miguelguerreiro5280 3 жыл бұрын

Just shared with my pops. He has an idea of farming associated with rural tourism, a bit like the home stay you showed. I am also looking for something like that in the parts where I live. Your videos are always with ideas and suggestions, thanks for sharing!

@alisonfink474 3 жыл бұрын

I'm grateful that you and your family had such a mooving good time. Sometimes a person just gets so cooped up. Thank you of the reminders of my hog wild years in Dairy Country, New York State, USA.

@isabellaabruzzi9611 3 жыл бұрын

G'day, Mark! The farm stay looks like a blast.

@tawnihaynie1065 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. Great video. Please stay safe and healthy and take care of yourself and your family members. To all members also. Talk to you later my friend. ☺☺☺😇😇😇

@tawnihaynie1065 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Cool. ☺☺☺😇😇😇

@sydneykasmar 3 жыл бұрын

That was just beautiful! and being in nature and with nature is a magical place - so much wonder to take in and so valuable for our well-being. I just loved this video. Thank You Mark!

@hatekills8912 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos, the whole channel is really inspiring me. Sober now for 3 years and my grandparents old place was passed down to my mother and being passed to me. Very excited to start homesteading there it’s a little less than an acre and I can get chickens. Wanted to know if you or anyone here has any chicken breeds to suggest. I’m zone 9B, I just don’t want any of the chickens to get too hot. Look forward to hearing any suggestions. Cheers!

@lunes-1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video,keep it up!🇦🇮

@CrystalShaman 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful place...🍃🌻🌿

@stickyshakepondyfroggy9047 3 жыл бұрын

Australia is a fun country. I was thinking of going on Vacation there one day.

@valenciacuttriss4259 3 жыл бұрын

Well it is great advertising for them because it’s beautiful.

@andrewtaylor7640 3 жыл бұрын

37 years later and I still remember a farm stay experience in Donnybrook, Western Australia. If you have the chance to stay on a working farm, do it!

@pearlculberson1662 3 жыл бұрын

Wow absolutely loved this visit

@1cuttymore 3 жыл бұрын

Bacon seeds. Pigs are so much fun you can teach them tricks just like a dog.

@18Bees 3 жыл бұрын

Man what a great message thank you

@Willzyx88 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Lovely natural space and not too far from Brisbane which is named after a guy from my hometown in Largs, Scotland.

@kristine6996 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing place on earth ⭐️

@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115 3 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing Mark. ❤️❤️❤️

@meztrait 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute heaven!

@brandonknighton2510 3 жыл бұрын

That is funny I am working on creating a place just like that !!! In Texas USA it will be a few years away now before campers can camp. The moment you go and think you have an original idea you find out otherwise lol. At least now I know it can work. Thank you for the video 👍

@LordEdegaru 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I had the money to buy a house out in the country with atleast a few acres like you. I've realized it's the real way to go instead of living in the city.

@gregdrozdowski7845 3 жыл бұрын

YOU GOT WONDERFUUL CHANEL , SUBSCRIBING FOR LONG. NOW I LIVE IN NY ....... .

@nandanijayasinghe9816 3 жыл бұрын

Thank "s for sharing

@earthkeepinggreen7763 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice, LOVE the video! Beautiful place! Thank you for letting others know about this place. Do it😀

@christinej2358 3 жыл бұрын

That is cool. If they had one in my area, I’d go for a weekend. Thank you for sharing!

@dennistaft7868 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great time. I don't know if there are any of these here in the states. I did grow up in NY's dairy land and between my Dad and 2 of my Uncles we had just under 3,000 acres and many cows. We also raised pigs and all kinds of fowl. We made maple syrup and one Uncle had bees so he had honey. We also did a lot of hunting so most of the time we were Self Sufficient except for paper and soap products. So I do know what farm life is like. By the way our veg garden was on the ground (not raised beds) and covered 2 acres when I lived with my folks. I only have 3 1/2 acres now so the garden is much smaller. Times have really changed. Now I work in a factory where I make Corelle dishes.

@AnitaLusty 3 жыл бұрын

Wow how good is that! ❤️

@johnskelly2542 3 жыл бұрын

i hated my school with a vengeance and spent 4 years determined not to learn whilst being caned and beaten for my efforts, however, it was an Agricultiral school with a large farm including 120 head of dairy, i spent my holidays and weekends there working for free doing the dairy twice a day and all of the other farm duties, i did that for fun, just like you Mark, from the age of 12 to 16, crazy but i loved it

@lauriemclean1131 3 жыл бұрын

We have something similar in the USA. It's called (I have no idea why) a "Dude ranch." I've never been to one of those, but to get the dude ranch experience I will sometimes go to visit some of my farmer friends and volunteer to help with their chores. I grew up on a dairy farm and do miss the simpler days of farm life.