The Off Grid Cabin

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Obsessions: perfection, relaxation, teaching, coffee, comfy pants… and the freedom of off-grid living.

 

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Hey, I'm Steve :)

As a former Air Force helicopter pilot, I’ve always thrived on adventure and challenge.

That’s what drew me—and my family—to build our own off-grid solar-powered home from the ground up. What began as a personal recovery project quickly evolved into a true passion and way of life. Today, through The Off Grid Cabin, we share every detail of our journey, inspiring over 3.7 million visitors worldwide to pursue their own dreams of self-reliance and freedom.

Join us as we guide you step by step through our off-grid adventure. You’ll discover how we made the decision to go off-grid, the process of designing and building our cabin, and how we chose the ideal solar power system. Along the way, we’ll share the real joys and honest challenges of this lifestyle, plus the practical tips, lessons, and tricks we’ve learned to make it sustainable and rewarding

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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.

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