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Corporate holiday parties, b&b, reunions. All of the above. Farm some of that fruit, local farmers market?? Cider House?

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!

Movie and television production companies might be interested.

That sucks for you man, but I hope life will get better for you.

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?

Amazing transformation!

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.

The roof looks great. I just found your site yesterday so I've been catching up watching all your older videos.

Sounds like you made a whole bunch of bad choices. Sad.

You can't rent it for rental income? Create a Bed & Breakfast?

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.

I would get a metal detector and look for civil war relics.

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.

I wish our propane tank looked that great ! Great job.

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 preserving a true American home not ruining with 2024 modernization. Well done!!

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

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.

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

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.

What will you do with the iron?

Beautiful property.

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!

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.

I wish you well, may all your dreams come to fruition. Best wishes to you all, from a 70year older from Australia

Great video!

What beautiful results.

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.

I would really like to see more restoration videos of the house!

Happy Biirthday Mo!

Oh yes, those floors are gorgeous!

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.

Beautiful home!

There are many old Cracker houses is rural Florida that look just like this. Well done.

Is this beauty 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!

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 folks did such a wonderful job!!! The beams are absolutely fantastic!!! Can hardy afford such these days. Floors are fabulous 😊

Very nice renovations, it's a very cute, cozy cottage. Nice choices and design.

Awesome talent and work ethic !! So enjoyable !!

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!

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