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Restoring Our 1812 House
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Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey, spending our entire retirement restoring Bon Aire, a historic 43-acre farm in Central Virginia. This remarkable home was built by George Cabell Jr., a close family friend of Thomas Jefferson. Follow our adventure as we breathe new life into this piece of history, uncovering the stories and secrets of a bygone era. Whether you're passionate about restoration, history, or simply love watching a labor of love unfold, you're in the right place. Subscribe and be part of our incredible journey!
#68 Need Some Advice: Wedding Venue & Airbnb Ideas
After sharing our restoration journey, we're exploring new possibilities for our historic property! In this video, I take you on a tour of the estate, highlighting areas that could be transformed into a picturesque wedding venue and charming Airbnb units. We need your ideas and suggestions to make this dream a reality-let us know what you think in the comments!
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#67 We Might Lose Our Dream Home: The Heartbreaking Reality of Restoring an 1812 House
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This is one of the hardest videos we've ever made. After investing all our savings into the restoration of our beloved 1812 home, we now find ourselves at a crossroads that no one ever wants to face. The possibility of selling this piece of history is heartbreaking, but it’s the reality we must confront. In this video, we share the emotional journey, the challenges we've faced, and the difficul...
#66 Colonial Charm Makeover
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Join us as we restore the parlor in our 1812 home in Central Virginia! In this 10-minute video, we take you through the entire process: -Removing wallpaper from the walls -Scraping and restoring all the trim -Repairing a rotted windowsill -Spackling and caulking all areas needing repair -Watch as we bring this historic room back to life with dark colonial blue trim and antique white walls. We a...
#65 Hand stripping an 1812 Archway: 7 days of Work into 5 Minutes
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Welcome back to @restoringbonaire! In this video, we take you through the comprehensive process of restoring the beautiful archway in our historic 1812 home. Watch as we transform this architectural gem step by step, bringing it back to its former glory. 🔨 In This Video: 1. Stripping Off the Old Paint : We start by removing layers of old paint to reveal the original wood beneath. 2. Scraping th...
#64 Quick & Stunning: Total Cottage Reno in Under 9 Minutes!
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We renovated this 1930 cottage in less than 18 months. Watch the amazing transformation of this neglected cabin on our property called Bon Aire. Near the end of the video, we share the transformation of the outside, overgrown entertaining area.
VA bamboo dying at alarming rate
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#bamboo It's time to cut down this dead bamboo and take back our property. For some weird reason, bamboo is dying all over the state, and no one knows why.
# 5.5 Were we crazy to buy an 1812 fixer-upper?
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At retirement age, we decided to buy a fixer-upper, not just any fixer-upper, an 1812 home in bad shape plus a 3 BR cottage that was in even worse shape. Most people take life easy in their retirement years. Are we crazy or just bored?
#63 From Ugly to Fabulous!
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Almost 20 gallons of paint for a metal roof. Tips I learned the hard way.
#61 Picking up acrylic for our 1812 windows 🪟
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#61 Picking up acrylic for our 1812 windows 🪟
#60 Still no MORELS! Where are they??
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#60 Still no MORELS! Where are they??
#59 Hunting for Morels, discovered MORE! 😱
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#59 Hunting for Morels, discovered MORE! 😱
#57 Will he make it 9 holes? 94 years old!
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#57 Will he make it 9 holes? 94 years old!
#54 Take a hike! She finally hiked our woods.
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#54 Take a hike! She finally hiked our woods.
#53 Installing suspended track lighting
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#53 Installing suspended track lighting
#52B Final Touches: Completing Our 1930s Kitchen Renovation
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#52B Final Touches: Completing Our 1930s Kitchen Renovation
#51 Ceramic backsplash transformed my kitchen
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#51 Ceramic backsplash transformed my kitchen
#50 Will 20+ years make a difference?
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#50 Will 20 years make a difference?
#49 I should be dead....a 230V mistake
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#49 I should be dead....a 230V mistake
#48 Install Modern Kitchen Lighting: Step-by-Step Guide to Utilitech Under Cabinet Lights
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#48 Install Modern Kitchen Lighting: Step-by-Step Guide to Utilitech Under Cabinet Lights
#47 Why we put a woodstove in an 1812 house
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#47 Why we put a woodstove in an 1812 house
Corporate holiday parties, b&b, reunions. All of the above. Farm some of that fruit, local farmers market?? Cider House?
Love all these ideas. We are beginning to plant fall veggies
The view is definitely spectacular for weddings, but as you said, the area needs to be flat. I think small, intimate weddings would work. Also, maybe you could offer spots for self-contained vans/campers to park for a couple of nights (not long-term) while they are exploring the area. Best wishes!
another good idea!
Movie and television production companies might be interested.
We would love to figure out how to connect with them.
That sucks for you man, but I hope life will get better for you.
Thanks.
Don’t lose heart. You both have come so far in completing your vision for this place. Is it possible to focus the funds left on the things that can become an income producer?
We are working on that as I type.
Amazing transformation!
Thank you!!
What a beautiful house. I’m sure it took lots of money and effort to build and take care of when it was built and it’s no different 210 years later, unfortunately. The bigger the home, the more expensive the upkeep and maintenance. At least this has excellent bones and I can’t imagine anything built in the last 10 years lasting 50 years much less 200+ years in relatively decent condition. What a gorgeous home if you can execute the vision to restore it to its former glory.
Well said!
The roof looks great. I just found your site yesterday so I've been catching up watching all your older videos.
Welcome aboard!
Sounds like you made a whole bunch of bad choices. Sad.
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You can't rent it for rental income? Create a Bed & Breakfast?
Working on it furiously
Release short 10 min videos 5 days a week. Have different keyword in your titles to attract other viewers. words like plumbing, woodwork, garden, etc. I prefer to see things instead of faces. Move the parents into your house and use theirs for airbnb rooms. contact yogaville about places you have for rent. they have world wide visitors.
My Husand and I found your channel and watch in Orange County, VA. We love the restoration. Have you called the local Charlottesville news channels to feature your story? I will also reach out on Instagram.
Please do!
I would get a metal detector and look for civil war relics.
I have been doing this a little. Just need to up my metal detection skills.
Sorry about your situation. The lesson here is to get someone who knows how to handle money to help you. Someone who can come up with a detailed and accurate plan ahead of time so you can make a smart decision on what is doable and what is not. In this case, the couple should have passed up on the property because they clearly didn't have deep enough pockets to do what they wanted to do.
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I wish our propane tank looked that great ! Great job.
Thanks!
When you take a room down to the bare bones you end up going over every inch of that room several times. You both did a fantastic job.
Thank you for your kind comments
Thank you for preserving a true American home not ruining with 2024 modernization. Well done!!
You bet!
Couldn’t agree more!
Sell it and get something more modern, easier to maintain. These old houses were usually gerry-built and take a lot of time and money to keep up. Do yourself a favour
It is definitely something we are considering
So you are old enough to get social security and work also. Could you work part time as an amazon drop shipper, rent out a couple of camping areas, grow vegetables for a farmers market, check out your attic for antiques or books to sell online. Grow a lot of pumpkins and offer hay rides, apple cider, facepainting, maybe a tiny petting zoo. We have one locally at an apple orchard ( you can't actually pick the apples but they sell them) and the lines are absolutely crazy. Wedding venue area? Become beekeepers, catering.
All excellent 💡 ideas that I will pursue.
Thank you all for the encouragement and great ideas! 😊 We appreciate all of you!
Look at Marymount they do weddings but they also do corporate events as well and they make it work I mean you're not that far from major cities and you're in a beautiful area
A very good point. Actually, an excellent one!
Another option would be to try to supplement income would be to try to fund raise through sites like buy me a coffee I just don't want is you give up before you exhaust all your opportunities.
First of you are not an idiot don't be so harsh on yourself you did what you thought was best at the time. Secondly I would use whatever skills you have or even your land to see if you can generate income. You mentioned that you follow Château owners over in France well so do I. Yeah a lot of them have use their properties for weddings but I've also seen ones with land like you have do corporate events/retreats or perhaps build one of those corporate teambuilding confidence courses and generate income that way?In England they have these companies that host these corporate events they set everything up they find the clients in the Château owners just literally make money by allowing these companies to use their land. I'm not sure if we have something like that here in Virginia but that is another possible way to generate income.
Thanks, I will look into it! I guess I can't see the forest for the trees. No pun intended. A VERY good idea indeed.
What will you do with the iron?
We will probably take it to a scrap yard if it is of no value other than scrap or sell it if we feel that others can use it.
We will take it to a scrap yard or sell it if of value.
Beautiful property.
thanks!
We agree!
Gil, I enjoy your videos. I grew up just down the road from Bon Aire. Have you ever thought of renting the property for weddings? The views are amazing and would generate a great income for the property. Wishing you guys well….praying you figure out a way to keep the farm and your parents in Wingina!
Great idea
Sorry to hear of your woes, Gill. It appears I will be walking the same path as you with finances and retirement; what to do is a mystery. Do you have enough timber that you could sell some? The land may not be as aesthetically pleasing for a time afterwards, but the land needs to provide income in order to keep it, most will use the timber for an occasional boost to finances. You could rent the fields to a farmer, if you find one, hay or crops, wont pay much but they can cover a few months of those costs per year. I cannot say I know the direction to point you and Laurie towards. I hope that you can find your way through these troubling times.
All good ideas Paul.
I wish you well, may all your dreams come to fruition. Best wishes to you all, from a 70year older from Australia
Hopefully, we will have a Buckley's chance!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
What beautiful results.
Thank you!
I just stumbled across your channel. Very interesting and i loved the cottage. It would be niceif the episodes were numbered to make it easier to follow your journey. Thank you from Australia.
@dotwillcoxson5352 great idea! Thanks for the tip.
G'day mate! We took your suggestion and numbered the videos that were in our main playlist. Here is the link and thanks for the idea! ruclips.net/p/PLoVpo3jcSyCjNmaPeEaYLFp8g0tQw31pW
I would really like to see more restoration videos of the house!
Gladly!
Happy Biirthday Mo!
Oh yes, those floors are gorgeous!
Right?!
Laurie, I feel your pain!
I am glad two friends have been to Yogaville, but I miss them terribly. Yet I know they will make a difference in this world.
I have cancer and need their love and support.
Beautiful home!
Thanks 😊
There are many old Cracker houses is rural Florida that look just like this. Well done.
Is this beauty still named “Bon Aire” 🥳🥳🥳
Yes, the property is still named Bon Aire
Looks like a necessary, which is kinda like what we call today a shed!
I love that you shared your first impressions as you drive up the drive way, I had to laugh at the condition of the drive way at the gate. But it is beautiful!
@uptenmilecreek the driveway didn't just have potholes. It had canyons
Go man GO! I envy you both, would love to drop by and see the house one of these days. My husband and I live in Lynchburg, and love old historic homes. You are right, it is all down hill if you sit still! keep moving keep moving!
I love the patio best! ❤ It just looks so classic & timeless 😊 Thankies for sharing 😇💙
You are very welcome!
You folks did such a wonderful job!!! The beams are absolutely fantastic!!! Can hardy afford such these days. Floors are fabulous 😊
The beams do add a lot to it.
Very nice renovations, it's a very cute, cozy cottage. Nice choices and design.
@@lindaroyal8161 thank you 😊
Awesome talent and work ethic !! So enjoyable !!
Thanks, I'm so glad that project is finished.
I love it all! But especially appreciated the painted iris! They are difficult to paint but look so lovely in a couple of the framed paintings! Thank you!
Great renovation!
Thank you!
Great space and relaxing as well ! We love it!!👏💕
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Of course youre crazy for buying it, crazy doesnt mean bad idea though