Embarking on an Adventure: My Journey to Off-Grid Living and the Launch of Galleon Acre!
Hey everyone,
I’m thrilled to finally share some exciting plans I’ve been working on and to officially announce the launch of my new YouTube channel, Galleon Acre! You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@GalleonAcre
Welcome to Galleon Acre! This channel is where I, Charles, and my faithful companion Rusty, will be documenting our life-changing adventure in the stunning heart of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands.
Our mission? To breathe new life into an overgrown acre of land and a tired old stone cottage. We’re slowly but surely shaping them into a place where we can live simply, sustainably, and eventually, completely off-grid.
The next two years are all about preparation. Before I can fully embrace the off-grid lifestyle for a whole year, there’s a lot to do. This initial phase is all about learning, building, planting, and getting everything to a point where the land can support me.
Alongside transforming the land, I’ve got some essential renovations to tackle on the cottage to make it a cozy and functional home. The bathroom, utility room, and porch are all on the list, as is building a greenhouse and, importantly, sealing the roof! It’s a big to-do list, but every step is a step closer to the dream.
Adding to the current hustle, I’m also on the home stretch of my Master’s degree, which I’m due to finish this July!
Now, before I can truly throw myself into the more physical aspects of this adventure, there’s a personal hurdle I need to address – a medical issue with my chest/heart. Getting this sorted is a top priority so I can regain my fitness and be ready for the demands of this lifestyle. The good news is, I can definitely work on my fitness levels while I’m prepping the land and the house – multitasking at its finest! And yes, somewhere in all this, I’m on a quest to find a dentist and get some new teeth!
The ultimate goal is to spend a full year living completely self-sufficiently. That means no connectivity. Just the rhythm of the land, the changing seasons, and the profound quiet of nature. I’ll still be using some technology to film, of course!
Now, you might be wondering how I’ll share this part of the journey if I’m offline. Well, while I’ll be stepping away from my digital life in terms of being connected during that year – even from uploading videos myself – the story won’t stop. I’ll be filming throughout, and a friend will be kindly sharing those moments here on Galleon Acre as they unfold.
And when that incredible year comes to an end? I’ll return to the channel to reflect on everything I’ve learned and what’s changed.
I envision the Galleon Acre channel as a personal and friendly space where I can share the highs, the lows, the learning curves, and the beauty of this entire process. Expect lots of updates, images, and videos of me, Rusty, the land, the renovation projects, and all the little moments in between, here on the blog.
I’m so incredibly excited to share this journey with you all. Please check out Galleon Acre, and I look forward to connecting with you there!
