9 Months Later — Our Abandoned Farm is Unrecognisable 😮 | 9 Months in 9 Minutes

Nine months ago, we were handed the keys to a forgotten farmhouse in Andalusia, Spain — and everything changed. In this emotional 9-month update, we share the transformation of our off-grid farm and crumbling Spanish cortijo that had been abandoned for over 20 years. From completely overgrown land to regenerating olive groves, creating a handmade river rock kitchen, and moving our family into a home powered by solar — this is what happens when you choose a debt-free life of freedom, intention, and hard work. We’re a UK family who left behind comfort and familiarity to reset our lives in rural Spain. While we’re still limited by the Schengen visa rule, we’re making every day on the land count — and in between, we travel and live intentionally as a family. This video is more than a transformation — it’s a thank you to our amazing community. Your support, comments, and encouragement have carried us through every step. 🛠️ Off-grid DIY 🌱 Land regeneration 🏡 Rustic renovation ✈️ Life between countries 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And a vision for the future our kids can grow into. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes: off-grid living, family updates & real renovation 📍New travel channel:    / @mcglynnsonthemove   💬 Let us know what you think in the comments — we’d love to hear from you. 📲 Follow Us & Connect 🌐 Website: https://www.renacermcglynn.com 📸 Instagram:   / renacer_mcglynn   📘 Facebook:   / 61564513834804   📧 Email: [email protected] 00:00 Introduction – A Forgotten Farm in Andalusia 00:53 Why We Chose This Life 01:27 Our First Visit to the Farmhouse 02:14 Making It Official – Offer & Keys 02:35 Clearing Access to the Property 02:59 Bringing the Kids to the Farm 03:22 Salvaging the Past – Old Furniture & Character 03:54 Restoring the Olive Grove 04:24 DIY River Rock Kitchen Makeover 04:48 Moving In – Making It Feel Like Home 05:24 Living Off-Grid in the Early Months 05:48 Discovering We Had Mains Water 06:00 Installing Our Off-Grid Solar System 06:09 Game-Changer: Air Conditioning Off the Grid 06:24 Surprise Abundance – Grapes & Hidden Fruit Trees 06:56 What’s Still to Come – Our Next Plans 07:49 Life Between Renovations – Travel & Freedom 08:26 From Dream to Dirt – Final Thoughts 08:57 Thank You for Supporting Us ❤️ #abandonedfarm #offgridliving #farmtransformation #spainrenovation #ukfamilyinspain #debtfreeliving #diyrenovation #offgridfamily #olivegroverestoration #cortijorenacer #fromdreamtodirt #homesteadbuild #expatlife