🌱We sold everything and moved into a camper to pursue a simpler lifestyle.
🏞️We found a small cabin in the mountains of Western North Carolina, which became our new home.
🐔We simplified our systems for growing food, keeping a small flock of chickens and maintaining manageable gardens.
🤝Building relationships in our small community brought us joy and fulfillment.
💫Letting go of the idea that material possessions define our success led us to a more content and meaningful life.
Why did you decide to sell everything and move into a camper?
—We wanted to escape the burdens of a large home and expenses that came with it, and pursue a simpler lifestyle focused on experiences rather than possessions.
How did you adapt to living in a smaller space?
—It was an adjustment, but we found that living in a smaller space enabled us to prioritize what truly matters and appreciate the small joys in life.
What inspired you to grow your own food?
—We wanted to have control over what we consume and live a healthier lifestyle. Growing our own food also helped us connect with nature and appreciate the process of nurturing and harvesting our own produce.
How did you build meaningful relationships in your small community?
—We actively engaged with our community, participated in local events, and formed connections through shared interests, such as gardening and sustainable living.
What lessons have you learned from your journey to a simpler life?
—We have learned that true fulfillment comes from relationships, experiences, and living in alignment with our values, rather than pursuing material possessions or societal expectations.
00:03We sold everything and moved into a camper to pursue a simpler lifestyle.
00:32After growing our own food and embracing a simpler lifestyle, we decided to move to Western North Carolina.
09:55We downsized from a 3,000 square foot home to a 350 square foot camper and later to a small mountain cabin.
13:35We simplified our systems for growing food, focusing on smaller gardens and a manageable flock of chickens.
13:53Building meaningful relationships in our community has brought us joy and fulfillment.
