There are three things that are required for us to exist: food, water and warmth. IF you want to do all of those things you describe in your post it sure helps to have earned some money so you can have the three basics of life.
you can grow your own food, drill your own well and build your own house no money required. Now I agree that money helps it to move along and enables you to increase your standard of living. I'm just saying that as long as you have freedom the money will follow.