Behind-the-scenes

Five years ago, we left the city to build a life in the forest. From building our cabin from scratch to facing bushfires, floods, storms and incredible moments of forest life—this is our journey so far, all in one video. Would you do it? A little bit about us... 5 years ago we left the city glam with our heads filled with dreams of sustainability, self sufficiency and connection with nature, with kids, to finally settle on a 5 acres subtropical Australian forest, on semi off grid wood cabin. We are now balancing lifestyle, needs, aspirations, family life and long term goals in his lifetime project. Subscribe to follow our progresses, challenges, and new coming up projects to set up from scratch our idyllic little patch of heaven or h... ;-) 🔔 Subscribe: / @libakan Support Libakan on Patreon – Join Our Forest Journey! 🌿🏕️ Your support on will help us: ✅ Keep creating inspiring and educational videos ✅ Invest in tools, materials, and better filming equipment ✅ Expand our little off-grid homestead and future glamping sites As a Patron, you’ll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early access to videos, sneak peeks of upcoming builds, and a chance to connect with us more personally. Join us in making this dream a reality! 💚 Become a Patron today! https://www.patreon.com/Libakan 🐨 Our profiles: 💥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibakanForestlife 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libakan_forestlife/ 💥 Our shop (shirts): https://libakan.etsy.com Timecodes 0:00 Intro - 5 years living in the forest 0:42 Clearing trees and vegetation 1:05 Building a woodshed 2:03 Installing off-grid systems and water tank 3:06 Building a veggie garden 4:19 Going on adventures - exploring our land 6:20 Renovating the main cabin 11:55 Saving the shed from collapse 13:52 Decluttering 15:00 It has arrived - off-grid cabin 15:31 More clearing and cabin build 33:30 Outro - and more clearing! Thanks for watching. Give us a comment, we would love to connect! Libakan

Embark on a mesmerising journey as we build a simple cabin in the woods in the Australian Northern Rivers of NSW. In this captivating timelapse, join us as we showcase the entire construction process from start to finish, without uttering a single word. Starting from a cabin kit from Landera.com.au and/or Stilla.com.au and with no prior experience but a wealth of determination, we dive into this DIY adventure, demonstrating that anyone can create their own slice of paradise. In just 15 minutes, witness the assembly of the cabin kit into full size cabin. Whether you're seeking inspiration for your own off-grid retreat or simply enjoy watching the magic of creation unfold, this timelapse promises to captivate and inspire. So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the journey of two individuals turning their glamping off-grid dreams into reality, one timber at a time. Welcome to our tiny cabin in the woods – where simplicity reigns supreme, and every moment is a testament to the power of determination and possibility. A little bit about us... 4 years ago we left the city glam with our heads filled with dreams of sustainability, self sufficiency and connection with nature, with kids, to finally settle on a 5 acres subtropical Australian forest, on semi off grid wood cabin. We are now balancing lifestyle, needs, aspirations, family life and long term goals in his lifetime project. Subscribe to follow our progresses, challenges, and new coming up projects to set up from scratch our idyllic little patch of heaven or h... ;-) 🔔 Subscribe: / @libakan Support Libakan on Patreon – Join Our Forest Journey! 🌿🏕️ Your support on will help us: ✅ Keep creating inspiring and educational videos ✅ Invest in tools, materials, and better filming equipment ✅ Expand our little off-grid homestead and future glamping sites As a Patron, you’ll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early access to videos, sneak peeks of upcoming builds, and a chance to connect with us more personally. Join us in making this dream a reality! 💚 Become a Patron today! https://www.patreon.com/Libakan 🐨 Our profiles: 💥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibakanForestlife 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libakan_forestlife/ 💥 Our shop (shirts): https://libakan.etsy.com Timecodes 0:00 Intro and clearing of the cabin site 0:15 Clearing of the cabin site 0:37 Tuffblock foundations 0:57 Cabin kit delivery and unpacking 1:13 Assembly of the floor structure 5:17 Yellow tongue floor sheeting 6:38 Assembly of wall panels 8:39 Treating and painting the wood 9:01 Cabin roof assembly 10:33 French doors and covers 11:14 Building the deck 13:03 Assembling and fixing the annexe 14:07 Annex supporting beams and roof sheeting 14:52 Cleaning up and cabin exterior tour Cabin kit is the Alpine model (with deck, extra windows, and roof insulation) from Landera - https://www.landera.com.au or Stilla - https://www.stilla.com.au Thanks for watching. Give us a comment, we would love to connect! Libakan crew

Finally starting to build our glamping resort! Easiest way we figure to start was through the purchase of cabin kit to put together ourselves. First video is the flooring structure of our first cabin, using TuffBlock instant foundations... many more videos to come. A little bit about us... 4 years ago we left the city glam with our heads filled with dreams of sustainability, self sufficiency and connection with nature, with kids, to finally settle on a 5 acres subtropical Australian forest, on semi off grid wood cabin. We are now balancing lifestyle, needs, aspirations, family life and long term goals in his lifetime project. Subscribe to follow our progresses, challenges, and new coming up projects to set up from scratch our idyllic little patch of heaven or h... ;-) 🔔 Subscribe: / @libakan 🐨 Our profiles: 💥 Facebook: / libakanforestlife 💥 Instagram: / libakan_forestlife Timecodes 0:00 Intro and clearing of the cabin site 0:56 TuffBlock instant foundations system 2:03 Assembling the floor beam and post structure 2:38 Finishing assembling of the floor structure and levelling 4:26 Enjoying the moment and next video Cabin kit is the Alpine model (with deck, extra windows, and roof insulation) from Landera - https://www.landera.com.au/studios-standard/alpine-studio-48mx25m/ Thanks for watching. Give us a comment, we would love to connect! Libakan crew

Follow us us as we continue the set up of our off grid little cabin also continue on our YouTube journey, having received a little portable power station from Bluetti. A little bit about us... 5 years ago we left the city glam with our heads filled with dreams of sustainability, self sufficiency and connection with nature, with kids, to finally settle on a 5 acres subtropical Australian forest, on semi off grid wood cabin. We are now balancing lifestyle, needs, aspirations, family life and long term goals in his lifetime project. Subscribe to follow our progresses, challenges, and new coming up projects to set up from scratch our idyllic little patch of heaven or h... ;-) - Check out our Cabin built video here: https://youtu.be/VRFJhW6bMt4?si=lpo8Swu0e9P7LPGl - Check out Bluetti AC50B portable power station with our 5% discount code here: Discount code: LFL5OFF #bluetti https://www.bluettipower.com.au/products/bluetti-ac50b-portable-power-station?ref=wmbhtnub - Check out @BeauMiles and his book: https://beaumiles.com/the-backyard-adventurer/ 🔔 Subscribe: / @libakan Support Libakan on Patreon – Join Our Forest Journey! 🌿🏕️ Your support on will help us: ✅ Keep creating inspiring and educational videos ✅ Invest in tools, materials, and better filming equipment ✅ Expand our little off-grid homestead and future glamping sites As a Patron, you’ll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early access to videos, sneak peeks of upcoming builds, and a chance to connect with us more personally. Join us in making this dream a reality! 💚 Become a Patron today! https://www.patreon.com/Libakan 🐨 Our profiles: 💥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibakanForestlife 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libakan_forestlife/ 💥 Our shop (shirts): https://libakan.etsy.com Timecodes 0:00 Intro to the off grid cabin 0:20 Clearing around the cabin and chopping and stacking wood 2:40 Cabin deck finishes 3:12 Bluetti AC50B power station unboxing 4:22 Basic cabin set up to sleep in 5:00 Getting to the off grid cabin 5:22 Bluetti power station testing and evening 7:36 Outro and first night at the cabin Thanks for watching. Give us a comment, we would love to connect! Libakan crew

Today you're following us on a typical Saturday! The weekend is typically where we're free from 9 to 5 jobs, but switch our attention to maintaining our forest patch and progress our projects! Come work with us this week from morning to evening on a typical Saturday at Libakan! A little bit about us... 4 years ago we left the city glam with our heads filled with dreams of sustainability, self sufficiency and connection with nature, with kids, to finally settle on a 5 acres subtropical Australian forest, on semi off grid wood cabin. We are now balancing lifestyle, needs, aspirations, family life and long term goals in his lifetime project. Subscribe to follow our progresses, challenges, and new coming up projects to set up from scratch our idyllic little patch of heaven or h... ;-) 🔔 Subscribe: / @libakan Support Libakan on Patreon – Join Our Forest Journey! 🌿🏕️ Your support on will help us: ✅ Keep creating inspiring and educational videos ✅ Invest in tools, materials, and better filming equipment ✅ Expand our little off-grid homestead and future glamping sites As a Patron, you’ll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early access to videos, sneak peeks of upcoming builds, and a chance to connect with us more personally. Join us in making this dream a reality! 💚 Become a Patron today! https://www.patreon.com/Libakan 🐨 Our profiles: 💥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibakanForestlife 💥 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libakan_forestlife/ 💥 Our shop (shirts): https://libakan.etsy.com Timecodes 0:00 Morning routine 0:35 Gears and plan for the day 2:22 Clearing the driveway from rampant bamboo 2:42 Clearing the land from branches 4:20 Picking up the mess with car and trailer 8:40 Midday - kids join me for some help! 11:22 Fixing the ride-on mower, mowing, fixing, mowing 15:08 End of day - relaxing and cooking over the campfire Thanks for watching. Give us a comment, we would love to connect! Libakan crew

In this informative video, I take you on a tour of our 5 acres property in the Australian NSW Norther Rivers and give some insights on some of hidden considerations of owning a piece of land. Join us as we explore our patch and the various factors to consider when determining the right amount of land for your specific needs and goals. From evaluating your self-sufficiency objectives to considering the space requirements for animals, gardening, and other activities, this videos offers a thought provoking overview of key considerations. Whether you're dreaming of a small-scale off-grid set up, homestead, or an expansive rural retreat, this video will provide valuable insights to help you make an informed decision. Watch now and embark on your homesteading adventure with confidence! Please know that you don’t need a lot of land to become self sufficient! 0.5 acre to 5 acres is probably a good range depending on what you want to use the land for but enough for a small family to have a garden and animals. A little bit about us... 4 years ago we left the city glam with our heads filled with dreams of sustainability, self sufficiency and connection with nature, with kids, to finally settle on a 5 acres subtropical Australian forest, on semi off grid wood cabin. We are now balancing lifestyle, needs, aspirations, family life and long term goals in his lifetime project. Subscribe to follow our progresses, challenges, and new coming up projects to set up from scratch our idyllic little patch of heaven or h... ;-) 🔔 Subscribe: / @libakan 🐨 Our profiles: 💥 Facebook: / libakanforestlife 💥 Instagram: / libakan_forestlife 💥 Our shop (shirts): https://libakan.etsy.com Timecodes 0:00 Intro and clearing of the cabin site 0:40 1st meadow and failed veggie garden 1:21 2nd meadow and glamping cabin 1:39 Forest maintenance 1:55 Our gully, part of the Gondwana forest 2:15 Ravin and water stream 3:19 Our house, garage and veggie garden 3:43 Tools and maintaining land 4:05 Summary and answer on how much you need! Thanks for watching. Give us a comment, we would love to connect! Libakan crew