Utopia is a word that has been used for generations to describe an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. What is “perfect”? Well, I guess that depends on who you’re asking. What is perfection to one may be disaster to another. 

Four years ago, one very late evening after our closing shifts at the restaurant we both worked in, Kyle and I had a deeply intimate conversation about what our dream life looked like. That night, our utopia was born. We hadn’t named it at the time, but the seed had been harvested, and was ready to be planted as soon as we were ready.

For us, perfection is waking up in the morning exactly where we want to be. It’s being able to be creative without fear of judgment. It’s living in harmony with the world around us. I guess you could say we are “hippies”. 

We’ve been making small changes over the last few years to bring us closer to our goal of living life the way we want to, but now we are ready to go all in to make our dream come true. The big dream. Utopia. 

Given that we are both of the nerdy persuasion, you may notice some terms frequently used in other nerdy situations. The main quest (Utopia) is the ultimate goal. There will be many side quests along the way. 

Utopia is a place where people can go to have fun, learn new skills, connect with new people, commune with nature, and embrace our truest and most authentic selves. It is freedom in the purest sense, being entirely self-sustainable. Everything lives in harmony with everything else, just as nature intended it. 

Now I know what you’re thinking – That’s going to be pricey. Truthfully, you’re not wrong. It will not be cheap, and we don’t expect it to be. It’s going to take a lot of time for us to build this dream, and we absolutely will need help along the way. So how do we get there? How do we reach this dream realistically? 

Side Quest #1 assigned – Euphoria

Quest details: Find a motorhome to renovate into a self-sustainable semi-permanent living situation. 

     -Task: Find and obtain a Class A Motorhome

This is our current focus. We have been scouring the internet in search of the perfect motorhome for us. We’ve found some options, but nothing has been solidified yet. We’re looking for something that’s ready to be gutted completely so we can transform it into exactly what we need. It doesn’t even have to run, because we plan on converting the engine to electric! If you or someone you know has a motorhome that meets this criteria that you’d like to sell or donate to our mission, please reach out to us! We are located in Ohio, and are looking at all states surrounding us to reduce towing fees as much as possible.

We are lovers of all things crafty, so we’ll be doing as much as possible with our own hands, making this a true labor of love. There will be a plethora of skills acquired on this side quest. We have many skills, some more refined than others, but learning something new never fails to excite me. There’s something scary about trying to figure out how to do something you’ve never done before, but the satisfaction and pure vibrant energy of getting it right after trying and failing is exhilarating. 

When thinking about our motorhome, we knew we would need a name for it and decided on Euphoria. We plan to live in Euphoria and travel North and South America for as long as it takes us to find where we will build Utopia. We care greatly about our environment and the only planet we have to live, so we’re going to do our best to repurpose materials when possible. 

Up to this point, our entire lives have been lived to meet other people’s expectations of how we are supposed live, what we’re supposed to do, and even what our goals should be. Through years of self-reflection, we’ve learned that this is simply not who we are, and in living our lives this way, we’re not honoring ourselves, our dreams or our wishes. That was a tough realization to come to. That is the spark that reignited our dream of Utopia. 

Growing up middle class and having lived our entire adult lives barely scraping by, this dream is not something that is easily attainable for us. In order for us to find Euphoria, rebuild it, and start our travels we will need as much help as we can get. 

There are lots of ways you can help! Membership subscriptions, merchandise purchases, donations, sharing our story with your friends, and following us on our other social media platforms are just a few ways you can help support our dream. We are so grateful for any support we receive.

If our dream sounds like your vibe, we would love to have you join us on this epic journey. 

-Cassie