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BOOKS: The off-grid community and the battle to live their way.

Off The Grid in America (Penguin, 2010)
How to Live Off-Grid UK (Bantam, 2008)

20 comments

1 NorCalOTG { 10.05.11 at 4:05 pm }

I believe complete strangers can build an amazing community. As long as we are there to help each other, willing to work hard and value a peaceful existence the dream is within reach

2 Peter { 10.07.11 at 11:30 am }

I have been planning to go OTG in France but California is possible for me too as I’m both a US and British citizen. I’m interested in net zero energy housebuilding and growing food. Let me know more when you have a moment. Thanks

3 Eric { 10.07.11 at 10:53 pm }

Hey. I am very interested in this project. Please email me on ericasia@hotmail.com and let’ s talk about details. I was thinking about Grass Valley. Where is your land ? Eric

4 Deb N Barry { 10.10.11 at 10:14 am }

Hello,
A little about us…we are two veterans…(we didn’t realize we were promoting the big conglomerates…but naïve patriots…wisdom comes with age…have been living on & off the grid for some time now…sailed for awhile, went to other countries as volunteer..organic farming(Israel, Jordan)….spent time in Russia as an IT for a bank (sorry ‘bout that) , Experience in film making…studio equipment…(N. Texas Public Television)…some construction, electrical experience…licensed massage therapist…very versatile & we adapt well to any given situation. We are seeking a community where we can utilize our various skills…. other talents not listed but are too various to list; always looking for a challenge….If we are what you looking for…please contact us @ debnbarry107@yahoo.com

5 Chelsea { 10.10.11 at 9:49 pm }

Hi there, my love and I have been discussing going off-grid living and have been debating on community etc. I would like to discuss and see where it leads. We are currently in Western Michigan and looking to leave before the winter hits. Please email at the_road_not_Traveled@yahoo.com

6 Danielle Kain { 10.11.11 at 11:03 am }

My friend and I have been talking about this for a long time and want to do it. contact me when you can thanks.

7 dkain { 10.11.11 at 11:11 am }

Hello there, my buddy and I are interested in what your doing, please email me at dkain22@gmail.com for details.

8 John { 10.12.11 at 3:45 am }

Hi

let me know if you are still going through with this ?
Will be in CA at the start of the new year and can provide some building and outdoor experience. Will be living north of SF initally so we could meet and see how we get on.

Regards,
John

Email: offgridstudy@hotmail.com

9 Jason { 10.19.11 at 2:41 pm }

Hello there, I am a 30yo male who has been considering living off the grid for some time now. I rode a bicycle across the USA (7800) miles and that was as close to livi ng off the grid as I have been. I have never learned so much about myself as I did then and I was also happiest I have ever been. I built houses for 14 years in Seattle, WA. but am currently in Florida, but willing to travel. Please e-mail me back about what your thinking and if this will go thru, I am ready and willing to make this work.
Hope to hear from you, JASON.

10 Courtney { 10.23.11 at 6:43 pm }

How is the off grid going? If your still interested in finding more people me and my partner are scoping the current off the grid communities. We are also more than willing to help form one. We are very dedicated to the cause and would love to pitch in. I’ve got a green thumb and hes good with the science and finding energy production. We are very spiritual and have a desire to see the world go in a better direction. email me, Cfkat@myopera.com

11 Josh & Erica { 01.05.12 at 9:46 pm }

23/27 year old married couple. Both with 3 years of college education.
We have been together 5 years. We have a 3 year old son who is our absolute world.

Erica has worked for the family furniture business for the last 5 years. Josh was raised in the country grew up working on his teachers farms to make money. Josh served in the Air Force 2003-2006 as a military police officer. After the military he has dedicated his time to college horticulture classes and environmental science.

We do not claim any specific religion. We do not close the door to the idea but still remain open to science views. Therefore, we welcome all people of religions that are non violent. We very much respect everyone’s right to practice their own religion peacefully.

Our Ideal OTGC would be an Organic based farming, horticulture, and eco friendly energy production. Possibly explore financial endeavors in selling organic produce or products only as a means to support the OTGC.

The “GOAL” of the community would be self sustaining and supporting of the entire community as a family.

Grow Organic And Live free!

Life to us is not about how many rooms we have in our house or how much we paid for our car… as it is to appreciate our Bodies and the Earth from which we came from and return too.

In layman’s term short and sweet…. Beautifully located OTGC, self sustained community, lots of work, lots of social activities without the overwhelming rat race of society…

There’s obviously a tremendous amount of planning that needs to be outlined… that’s where we are open to suggestions ideas… to help lay out a OTGC that would work for other like minded people.

12 Ethan { 01.17.12 at 10:55 pm }

Couple seeking alternative lifestyle.. We’ve been living in a tent for past 3 months, currently in southern california.

13 Megan { 02.04.12 at 7:54 pm }

Educated mother of 2 and ex-husband seeking an off the grid community. Degree in biological sciences and a tremendous amount of veterinary medicine experience. My children’s father is an experienced Jack of All Trades and outdoors man.

14 Chris Morrow { 02.06.12 at 6:24 pm }

Hello there my name is Chris and I am interested in learning more about your off the grid community. I am married with two daughters- former professional baseball player- avid hunter/fisherman- studied Jeet Kune Do for over 20 years- would be a great addition to a community- hard worker- well armed- and can take care of business to protect my family and friend. Please email so we could set up time to talk. Cheers Chris@skyfieldusa.com

15 Nick Davis { 02.11.12 at 2:39 pm }

I want to go!! most of what im reading here is from October so if your off grid im not sure if you can any longer communicate with the internet very well. Im from So.Ca my family lives in North Cal. Is it going well up there? That is a hard time of the year to start out.

16 Derrick and Amy { 02.16.12 at 9:15 am }

Current N. Cal residents looking to for sustainable living with likeminded families ASAP! Looking to rent and possibly buy later or co-op.

17 Holly { 02.19.12 at 12:22 am }

Hi! I have been looking for an alternative community to raise my 21 month old daughter in for months. I am sick of living in my enormous house, spending all my free time taking care of possessions and never really living. If this is really happening, sign us up :)

18 roy { 02.20.12 at 3:21 pm }

looking for group of people who want to start a otg comunity also. i need help. what do i do? and im not rich either. i think if we all bring the right stuff then we can all prosper. working together! im tired of taking care of my stuff only to die in like 30 years and . i want to buy a sail boat to live on at first then move up to land but i want to do this with people. japsodute@yahoo.com

19 Chris L { 02.29.12 at 3:44 pm }

I’m a 28 year old college grad from Ohio, I want an off grid living situation more than anything. Contact me on facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003152053356

I want to live in CA for medical reasons.

20 mymduncan { 04.05.12 at 2:32 pm }

I would really be interested in your community since I live really close by. My email is duncaholic@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you :)

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