We Risked Our Life Savings On An Abandoned Convent
2022 ж. 5 Қар.
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A look back over the past 7 months of our journey restoring a 250 year old building in France.
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Unbelievable what you have done in seven months and you didn’t even include all the work you’ve done in the offices. So proud of you and your family for bringing this beautiful building back to life!
I ditto this sentiment. Don’t even know you all, except through your site! Respect and admire you all very much! ( I can still paint!Hee Hee.. am I obnoxious yet??!!)
or all the amazing discoveries in the gardens and and and not to mention the other fireplace ... awesome video, awesome accomplishments, awesome journey, thank you for bringing all of us along with you, love from Atlanta Georgia USA
Can you see my this?
@@KoDeMondo, didn't they say at the beginning that they had BOUGHT this place?
Applaud yr efforts. Hope like one of the comments below, they aren't building a freeway nearby. But I'm sure you have a sturdy building that can handle that noise. Can't wait to see how place looks in the end. Enjoy Paris. Perhaps some if the Nuns might stay if you turn it into a B&B.
It is so comforting to see that someone has outdone us in this respect. My wife and I bought a 4-story, 25 room abbey in the centre of Germany when I was already in my 60s. It was nearly a ruins and we have spent the better part of almost 20 years rebuilding and restoring it. Aside from roof work and replacing 47 windows we have done almost all of the work ourselves. My wife is a pastry artist and I am a retired cell biologist, so we had much to learn. We have been living in the building throughout this work and are finally to the point where we can begin to relax and enjoy it. I just discovered your channel and am thrilled to be able to witness your Herculean efforts on a building or buildings much larger than ours. Thanks for sharing your amazing efforts.
Very impressive that you have persevered and restored a heritage place . Being in your age group I think it's outstanding.
I really love seeing relationships where both people put in. Gives me hope. God bless and good luck to you both.
Crap, I would LOVE to have your journey on vlog!!
I now want to do this with my future wife. If we succeed, so should our relationship 😂
@@kuroxell There are many interesting objects to have.
Anyone who can shovel that quickly- deserves not only the home, but a gold medal 🥇 as well🎉. Congratulations 🎊
As a French person, I hereby grant you honorary French citizenship and the status of Knight of Honor's Legion for services rendered to France's cultural patrimony. You are one of us now, these are our values. You have given blood, sweat and tears for France's history and it's preservation. I hope that your efforts are forever rewarded by every French, whether government or member of our public. Respect.
France has so many old historical buildings, it's great to see a French person appreciating someone coming to France and going through all this effort to revitalise such buildings. Without people doing this, those buildings would fade away into complete dilapidation I'm from Ireland and many of our old castles were sadly left to get into states of disrepair. We still have plenty of restored ones, but it's always sad driving past random little castle ruins which are all over the country. Such wasted potential
@@Dom-fw7nz agreed 100% there's a lot of amazing buildings in Ireland for sure would defn have been great if they had maintained them as it could have really helped us out a lot with what is going on atm also
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What a super cool project. Wish I was 20 years younger I just might have signed up for something like that.
That is beautiful put. And such a beautiful place
I'm 71 years old. I have been renovating a small bathroom for 11 years. Yes that's what I said. I have bought every tool trying to brake down the concrete walls. The have wire mesh attached to them. THANKS TO YOU GUYS I SAW I HAD THE WRONG TOOLS. I went shopping today and took down more wall in 15 minutes then I use to take down in a full day. Love your videos. KNOW that you are helping others in the projects. UPDATE. IT'S DONE. Thanks for all the comments positive and feedback on how I must be an airhead to take 11 years on a bathroom. Just an old lady doing it herself.UPDATE: IT'S FINISHED AND I LOVE IT. ALL BY MYSELF.
Good luck with the bathroom, Patricia!
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And I'm 15 Years old kid and I'm too lazy for being clean it
@@self4341This comment is underated.
Next time do ask for help. Someone will help you and save your time
Damn, seeing the cupboards getting removed only to reveal that beautiful massive fireplace they were hiding nearly brought a tear to my eye. Fantastic work and thank you for sharing.
Well it was pretty obvious it was a fireplace behind there. Why else would there be a massive stone mantlepiece that far up a wall?
Imagine tending these gardens without our common tools! So much respect for groundskeepers of past.
The absolute gems you come across when you go down the KZhead rabbit hole❤️❤️❤️
Must have been so much fun finding all those hidden architectural gems.
The buildings themselves never looked all that run down to me. Tons of overgrown weeds & flora, but nothing compromising the structures. Well done all that you & your team have accomplished so far. I have not been able to find a video where you installed all of those cobblestones.
I think the cobblestones were already there? They were just hidden under dirt/ grass/ nature in general.
@@LaLeahyLife no, Billy from the start said that he wanted the pavement replaced with cobbles, as he calls them. To that end, he bought over a ton or tonne of brand new pink and grey cobbles. The ones that are now closest to the buildings. Obviously they have been installed and I have not seen an episode when they were installed.
@@MSDG62 He said he was going to replace the asphalt and the bricks with cobbles, but that has not happened yet. The cobbles shown in the video were already there and uncovered, hence the large tree root being removed.
Did i hear it right. Is this building built in 1772???
@@AyeshaKhan-si1tz I saw 250 years old, so yes. However as with most buildings I'm sure many parts have been added/renovated over the years. Considering it went through the French Revolution and both World Wars it wouldn't be surprising if parts had been rebuilt.
Gorgeous!!!! We need ro preserve history!! Thank you for this
The reveal of lost treasures and the music brought tears to my eyes. Truly amazing.
In these day's and times your very brave and doing an amazing job 👏
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7 days a week when not feeling well. We need to find you a trophy 🏆
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When you give all you have to give to a project!!
The structure looked like it was in fantastic shape when you guys started. Great buy, great project can't wait to see it all happen.
To you all who have put the time, effort and finances to preserving old buildings - thank you. My approximately 95 year old family home was sold recently and while it was not in great shape, with work, it would have lasted. It withstood earthquakes, cyclones, on particular Bola in 1988 & Gabrielle this year, floods and my family. But it was demolished. To drive past & see it in ruins was awful.
Here I sit in Penticton B.C Canada waiting for your Dailies, hope you both are feeling better Ryan and yourself. Look how far away your dailies are being watched. I enjoy all you get into have a great Sunday .Crack On Billy.
Nanaimo, BC here.❤
Edmonton
Kingston Ontario here ❤️
Vancouver here
Richmond, Quebec ❤️
Pethericks on Sunday? You're spoiling us. I'm loving everything you're doing, and hope you and Ryan are feeling better today. Xx
Old is gold! Obviously the nuns did take care of the place and required a good clean up and restoration! And very good to see young people like you restoring it!
Jesus!!! Rooms covered over rooms!!! What a magical and devine secret castle!!! Enjoy every moment indeed
I had nearly forgot how massively overgrown the courtyard was, amazing transformation under your fantastic stewardship.
I love your time lapse/sped up videos. It is so easy to forget what the convent looked like when you purchased it. The change is remarkable. Thank you.
Such potential this holds. A school? Art gallery? Museum? Maybe all of those. Perfect area for flowers and greenery, a garden…the structure deserves to be brought back to life..and I see great reward in all of your guys futures. JUST WOW ..such vision and efficient filming ♥️👍🏻
Having renovated old houses, I find this very exciting.
Thanks for the look back to the early days of the convent. I have watched since the beginning of your channel but had forgotten how overgrown it once was. What a beauty it is now and you have only gotten started on the transformation! 🇨🇦
Seeing it all again as a whole, instead of on daily vlogs, puts it into perspective. It’s a huge project with so much potential, and it’s such a joy to watch it unfold❤
I'm seeing weddings, garden parties, retreats and on and on and on talking about potential. Along with residential. Could be the hub for the town.
This was the first of your videos that I saw. I was enthralled. I have now gone back and watched all the ones before (in the convent series), and I will continue to all the ones after. Then, I'll likely watch the chateau ones... I love what you're doing, and I love even more that you're sharing it all with us!
He is brilliant right taking us all with him for this journey.
Its like a magical house of mystery, what a beautiful convent. So glad you's decided to preserve such a wonderful piece of architecture ❤
Amazing to look back,you have all achieved so much together!!!❤️
I'm so impressed with all of you, and I had no idea what you had done. I started watching when you put the pine tree in the court yard. Thank you for saving that gem.
I just watched your video on receiving keys for the convent. Iam moved to tears by what you are doing. What an awesome thing this is. I would love to do the same thing some day. If you are ever looking for help please reach out.
Hello from Vermont, USA. I'm not entirely sure how I stumbled upon this channel but now I am totally binge-watching The convent. It just makes me want to pack my bags and come there just to help with the Landscaping. I've been a landscaper for many many years until I got pregnant with my daughter which slowed everything down. And just watching these videos... it's a landscapers dream! ❤ I am absolutely thrilled that these old buildings are being restored and loved and taken care of. It really warms my heart. I'm so excited to see how the greenhouse will come about And in the future, if you are looking for tenants who will live there in trade for maintaining the landscaping, please put me on top of your list....HA HA 😊 Cheers. God bless and good luck with all your endeavors❤
This is such an emotional video. I hope if any of the former occupants still survive, someone will show them this video .
This has been a wonderful project to watch in Florida from France. You’ve done an outstanding job showing the transformation. 😊
I am watching from Louisiana, USA. Really enjoy. Thanks for sharing.
I live in Boca Raton and found this while taking breaks from my renovation and I’m now hook!
What a gorgeous piece of history
A beautiful place Im glad you're restoring
Wow, I had forgotten the state the property was in when you first started. Amazing progress in little over half a year. I love watching you put this place back together. And I've taken to saying Crack On here and there. Which is unusual for a woman from Indiana.
I have watched every video from the beginning. I am amazed at how much you have achieved and look forward to seeing what happens next.
Some time ago I watched this and apologies for not leaving a comment. In 2019 I purchased a grade 2 listed building in north east England. Took the risk of my life and never done anything like it before. 2023 and still on with it as it tells me it’s story. I’ve found that these buildings tell their own story as you show them the love care and attention. What I love about your journey is the reclamation of the items you discover and the care your taking. You appear very genuine and decent people and I wish you the best of luck. Life’s for living and your certainly doing just that! Take care Lee
my jaw dropped when I saw the interior; I was not expecting those high ceilings! it makes me so happy to see you bring back the old features ❤️
Love this! It’s easy to forget just how far you’ve come sometimes...AMAZING ❤
The editing and music are exquisite, as is your work. Crack on, and we will support you all the way!
I found watching this emotional. You are so sympathetic and respectful of its history and wish to uncover it rather than change it. Beautiful ❤️
I m seeing this video for like 5th time. Idk why bt it's so soothing , relaxing watching this. . more power to u guys
Watching now. Wonderful. Great work and service to your community. Your family and team are inspirational.
Have watched all the renovations as they occur but this synopsis was wonderful. Look forward to many more.
Couple I know bought a compound built for retired wives of the clergy in Victoria, in Rockwell (shouting distance to Craig. Castle and the Lt. Gov. mansion). And filled it with college students. That's the way to go! The key is location: it's right in the city.
I came back to watch this one and all I can say is WOW😮! If you ever feel like progress is 🐌 slow, just watch this and see how far you've come! INCREDIBLE 🎉🤩🏆🥇✨️
As a French people who live near this place I congrats you for this beautiful project! You gave a new life to this abandoned place and that’s very good for our country 😉. Well done and congratulations 👏 😊
As a French I notice the peculiar desperate need for attention and to be noticed and to be surrounded by other phony superficial acquaintances. Typical
@@luizraijaz7987 what a strange comment. This is very interesting to watch. Aren't you happy that one of countries historic buildings is being restored?
@@cowsarsc hah, not at all. And the French language is unbearable, you reach a point where you want to cover your ears till the airport. Europe is mainly an old mummy full of different archaic pieces. It is too weak.
@@luizraijaz7987 Hé bien pourquoi ne pas avoir couvert vos oreilles, cher Luizraijaz ? Vous savez, lorsqu'il s'agit d'une nécessité, il ne faut pas avoir peur du ridicule. Une chose que vous semblez, en plus, parfaitement supporter 🙂
@@cowsarsc Leave it alone. That guy is a nut!
Hope you and ryan are feeling better today
Thanks God bless you and your family's 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
I would love to volunteer and help with the restoration of such places.
Those 7 months flew by!!! So happy you and Gwen rescued the convent ❤
I have watched every vlog and u forget how much has been achieved. Again, Amazing job done by all xx
Self help is the best help. The person renovating this house is a talented workman . I hope the people living in that house in years to come will remember the sweat and blood put in to restore it to its present glory. Well done I'm giving u a thumbs up for your hard work and dedication. Wishing you all the best in life.
A lot of helpers, a lot of work and a lot of money woven into a poem ❤ Thanks for sharing this difficult but beautiful poem with us😊
Brilliant bonus vlog including scenes we haven’t seen before. Well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍❤️
To see how far you have come is amazing & wonderful. Well done all 😮 Hope you and Ryan are feeling better x
Has a french guy i cannot thanks you enough for taking care of this old one... Great job.
I don’t know why but this made me cry. All the work you’ve put in to restore what was built with pride, blood, sweat and tears. God bless you all in your journey
This could literally be used for a movie set, this building is incredible and so is the work you’ve done to preserve it
I'm thinking that might have been part of their logic with dropping probably over $1 million when all is said and done.
@@djomegaminus They will easily pay over 1 million. The new electricity and plumbing + heating system alone will be insanely costly.
I am hoping that the half a million cost to buy it is actually agreed to be used for restoration first, and then the state only gets to keep what is left over after the building passes inspection. The state does not like buildings to sit vacant...it would be in their interest for someone to fix it up and spend $$ on materials and local workers, even if the state ends up not making any $ on the sale, it will beautify the city. So I'm hoping they convinced them to put into escrow what estimsted renovation will cost and the state only keeps what may be left over at the end.
a horror movie for sure
The convent was a brilliant purchase, Billy!!! Such a beautiful venue. And you and your family and team are so lovingly breathing life back into her!!! 🥰❤️🎶🌹🇨🇦🇫🇷
This was amazing! Thank you so much for documenting this for us. I can't believe that beautiful fireplace was hidden back there!
Not just a restoration but now a beautiful and moving work of art.
EXCELLENT VIDEO BILLY!!! Good on you and your crew!💜💜💜
I had forgotten how much work you have done to where you are in such an incredibly short time..Thanks for the remind..you remain my hero 😊
The gasp I made when you uncovered those beautiful windows!
Not only is it beautiful, it's a very cool project. Such an iconic building with so much history. You also got to be pretty bold to take on such a big project. This is definitely not for the faint of heart.
Billy it's Unbelievable What you have done in 7 Months With Your Brilliant Team. Xx 👍😘
Riveting to watch this magnificent mini-documentary of your historic building. The history, the work, filming and music are incredible. Really love seeing the hidden features revealed.
I loved that, too. This is a documentary-worthy quality production. Awesome job, everyone. ❤
That chapel is so sublime
Billy, I was just watching the video. It has been 7 months,since ya'll started on the Convent. And I am proud to say I can rember being with All of you during it all From the Weeds in the front Court yard. Now to Simon getting Palstered ( ole term getting drunk ) no im just kiddin .I am so proud to have been a Part of this Beautiful Transition. God Bess you all and stay safw
This is amazing what you and Gwen have done Billy and everyone on the team, the aerial video brought a tear to my eyes, stunning...can't wait for next chapters...now CRACK ON...!
It’s amazing when you put out a video recapping all the work you’ve all done to bring this building back to life. Enjoying every minute of it here from Ashland, Kentucky
CANT WAIT TO SEE IT FINISHED , I JUST HAD IT COME UP ON MY FEED , IT LOOKS LIKE ITS GOING TO BE WONDERFULL .
We own a 8 bedroom 4000 sq ft center hall colonial built in the 1750s in NYS that was neglected for years. It's a huge challenge but very rewarding. Unfortunately after almost 2 years here we put it back on the market. Having a hard time selling mostly due because it's "too much house" for most people and the majority of people think it's "just too much work". These videos reaffirm that all the hard work will be worth it. Thank you for sharing.
Honestly I am in tears at you hanging the gate. You are all so amazing Billy. Watching for a longtime. ❤️ Calgary, Alberta Canada.
It would be EXTREMELY interesting, when you’ve totally completed this renovation, to have you find and bring some of the previous occupants and have their take/reaction to your WONDERFUL work on this Project!!!
I hope they do. That would be a great episode.
Place is probably haunted by old occupants
They're probably all dead tho
Wow - greetings from Jakarta, Indonesia 🇮🇩 it is really amazing and it is really inspiring to all of us here. Home sweet home 🏡 finally to both of you 💓 nice and hopefully this covenant will become great place to both of you and your family there 😊😎👍👍👍👍👍✌️
SPECTACULAR!!! This is the dream! Well done to you both for your hard work and bringing to life your Vision and sharing it with the world! Bravo! ❤
I never watch re-edited clip videos but this was top notch. Great pacing and retelling of the story. Cheers from New Mexico!
That was brilliant looking back on how it all started 🙂
I teared up seeing her come back to life. Such stunning architecture. Thank you for seeing the beauty in this glorious building.
What a dream project. What a thoughtful and wonderful job you are making. How i woulf love an old ecclesiastical building to love and take care of. I do already live in a small one but we cant do any more ti it. It has had a lot of love. Would like another project brfore i die.
What a pleasant surprise to see this video on Sunday!!! Thank you!!!! Love watching you, Ryan and all the crew!!!
Can't believe what you have done in such a short space of time. It's looking amazing. Congratulations on your hard work so far.
What a great project to work on. Must be a crazy nightmare but joy at the same time. Went through many of the videos. Must be fabulous to see the original old wood beams and stone floors. Just fabulous seeing it come back to life. I would love one of those buildings to renovate. Good job brother
This was such a great video to watch, thank you for sharing. I do hope to see more and in 7 months, this was great progress. I love the secret passage and bringing it back to the original as what it once was.
I can't believe it's been 7 months already. You quickly became my favorite channel. Thank you, Billie and family.
Are you and Gwen married?
They are not no
@@Doedoe176 They are engaged.
You are amazing. You have a wonderful family and admire your stamina. You all deserve to get on in life with your hard work. Well done love your journey.
Such a beautiful place!! Thanks for sharing it
Absolutely Phenomenal!!! Great job everyone!!
Amazing, you have and absolute gem of a building there with so many secrets still to discover. I love that you and your team appreciate what you have and hats off to you all considering how much you've done in 7 months.
Bravo Billy, you outdid yourself with editing, music and voiceover.
Thank you for this. I’ve only been watching a month it so and I wondered what had gone on before
You guys are rockstars. It is amazing that you took this project on to not let this amazing building fall into decay.
A really unexpected treat. Thank you Billyand Ryan.
This is so great. I wish we had affordable structures like this in the U.S. that were this old. Most "old" buildings were torn down to make way for new. It's sad
Plenty of them in the northeast
Same bruh
come to cleveland ohio
468 thousand euros IS NOT AFFORDABLE, FOR A REALISTIC COUPLE. That's hLf a million bucks you got that laying around?
Don’t forget haunted or inhabited by nature or squatters 😒😒😒
Thank you for taking care of this glorious convent. She is beautiful!
It does look quite similar to the convent in The Sound of Music with the courtyard and the gates! It’s beautiful!