I think it would be a good idea to get hold of a retired nun or priest that lived there and do an interview or invite for a walk around. It does not matter if people are religious or not it is the history and richness of the history that matters. You can modify the walls and bring it back to original Physical status but you also have a richness and history of lives lived. I think that is a huge part of a heritage site and its restoration.
Those speakers had nothing to do with television or radio, they were for the sisters to hear the bell ring several times a day. I am a Benedictine monk and I can tell you, that we live all our lives by the sound of the bells. ;) We do not lift a finger without the sound of the bell.
Billy, please do not compare yourself to Michael, or to anyone else for that matter. Yes, he can be an eloquent speaker and has amazing musical talents, but you, like everyone else, have your own set of skills and talents. The work you have been doing lately on the chapel and chateau is nothing short of mastery. Husband, father, son, brother, friend, vlogger…you wear all of these hats successfully every day. Just be yourself with pride.
The convent has so much potential, apartments, coffee shop, candy shop, pastry/sandwich shop. The nuns bedrooms could be a minimalist hotel, where people can stay and experience what life was like for the nuns. Wedding events, endless possibilities.
The chapel could so easily become a wedding venue with those huge anti-rooms to serve as a reception space and dance floor. The small rooms to the side could be where the bride and her maids dress for the event. Sooo many options there. Best of luck guys!
What an amazing place!! As a realtor of 30 years, I see so MUCH potential in business opportunities! Rental units, office spaces, artist studios, wedding venue, a B&B, and more!! Holy cow!!! Great investment!!!!
Excellent investment indeed. Even now, without much being fixed up, it would make a terrific movie set. I almost wish he’d get a contract of some sort because I’m sure those who would make a movie there would clean up what they want to use.
Retirement home, hostel/air bnb, restaurant, bakery, small farm, vintage store, concert hall, farmers market, community living village, school. so many ideas.
Hi guys, the chapel should be used for musical concerts. A small second hand pipe organ would be increadable for organ and baroque programs. It could also be hired out for functions. What an exiting opportunity and project Regards from South Africa
Big buildings echo and footsteps are usually little critters that sound like big foot steps. Also, after you walk on old floors, they press down in the day and at night, as the air cools, they 'pop' up, sounding like footsteps. It's a great building so don't get too spooked. You're extremely lucky to have this historical place.
Those troughs or 'coffins' as you suggested them, are for keeping root vegetables. You put sand, or garden soil in them, then your root crops like carrots, turnips and potatoes. The sand or soil helps regulate the humidity in the vegetables. When the soil dries out you sprinkle it lightly with water so your food doesn't wither and dry up, or get too humid and sprout. This was a kitchen food supply storage.
@@keepitnoice Yes, in some parts of the country. Some call it a fruit room. Most commonly a root cellar is separate from the house, built into a small hill out back, or buried to make your own hill since dirt makes such a good insulator. In this case, with such a large building it's a corner of what is likely a very sprawling basement.
@@trustmemysonisadoctor8479 Makes sense to me. It can be rinsed and be cleaner as well I imagine, though I've heard the tubers prefer a bit of live dirt enzymes on them so I've heard of using either one.
Love the tree muncher Green with envy I can’t believe how much of the grounds you’ve cleared already. Billy don’t put yourself down you explain things really well. The place is huge can’t imagine how your going to fill it. Look forward to see how you progress
Ive been watching the videos in reverse and random order and your journey is so inspirational. I don't understand why there are only 290k subscribers. Sometimes, just listening to the conversations in your video is so relaxing. I hope to visit someday.
Hello Billy, I don't really ever read the comments, but this time I had to see what the viewers have to say, and I agree wholeheartedly with the first couple of people, nothing to add except to say, this is an amazing project. Very challenging, but it would be amazing once the renovation starts. Volunteers would be wonderful - those whom have special skills in gardening and wood renovating. Really wishing you all the best with this project, it will be like eating an elephant, a sharp knife and fork, one bite at a time. It will be so worthwhile! Many blessing and good planning. Kind regards..
There must be the most amazing history connected to this convent. It must have very self sufficient. The must have been chicken coops and possibly pigs and a few cows for milk. If it was anything like enclosed convents they must have provided artsmmm,s to support the nuns.
Not just for Americans also Canada and most of the European countries celebrate Mothers Day the first Sunday pf May !!!! Not sure why the UK celebrates in March ?
I can see why so many are addicted to your channel. I'm always impressed with your exact editing. A beautiful convent, what a great investment property... bringing the past into the future! (perfect wedding venue)
I don’t know if anyone has ever asked you this, but how on earth do you keep track of all of the projects? What needs to be done, what supplies, and the how you keep track of the costs? I love seeing how you bring life back to these old buildings.
With the lay out of the convent and hospital wing this property would ideal housing for the elderly. It could serve multiple levels of need from independent living with meals in the cafeteria, assisted living and also nursing home clients. You’ve got a bunch of hospital style rooms, railings in the hallways, a suitable kitchen and cafeteria, not to mention the elevator. Also the older folks would revel in the tranquil surrounds. Bonus, the nuns would be delighted with this outcome. As a nurse and with 12 years of Catholic schooling in a French parish this is where my imagination took me as we toured the facility. Johanna Maine USA
After going back and binging on some past video's of yours and Micheal's, I now understand by watching the amazing talents your fathers has of constructing and building, how you have the skill to renovate a chateau ... Now you can bring that same talent and skill to the renovation of the Convent ... Keep Doing What Your Doing .. Because What You Are Doing Is Nothing Short Of Amazing !!
My goodness, what a project, what a structure, what an amazing piece of history! All of those bedrooms and rooms, the roof structure, beams and trusses, and that grand staircase!!! I’m glad you are young and have the years ahead of you to take on this massive and fantastic project! To wipe away the years of remodel that hid some of the original beauty. Can’t wait to follow along. You and Gwen are rescuing a huge piece of architectural and religious history. I love what you are doing and loved the tour with Michael. Your mom and dad are true gems for helping tackle the courtyard. Thank you. xx
I volunteered locally when our old prison was rehabbed into a museum and event venue (haunted house, summer film center, etc.) and it was tremendously heart-warming to bring that piece of local history back - or at least part-way back - to what it was. The building used local granite, and while it was a prison, it feels like the town has claimed its own history, if you know what I mean. This is the impression I get from your video. Your dad is a sweetheart, and I love that you're doing this. There's so much history, and so many things you can do with it.
The stairwell will be so grand when it's open again. Beautiful building! I'm glad you're rescuing it. You could have weddings there and the people stay there, have the reception there, all inclusive. Very cool.
It was hard to wait a week for the vlog but well worth it. Exciting to see how quickly the courtyard is being cleared. The tour was fantastic. Enjoyed watching you and Michael explore the rooms checking for original walls and stonework. Tons of work and tons of potential! This is an adventure that includes both exploration and renovation. I imagine your mind racing with possibilities at the end of each day. Your vlogs will be eagerly anticipated every Sunday. Thank you for recording and allowing us to follow you during this exciting journey.
Amazing Billy. You’ll be able to make the most incredible affordable to luxury apartment lifestyle complex with central courtyard, park, orchard and vegetable gardens/allotment options.
Would be interesting to invite local people to recount their knowledge and memories of the place. While my family was renovating a historical home in Kentucky, USA, many stopped to introduce themselves and relay stories about the property and the people who lived there. Rich history….
Nothing back breaking labor can’t fix to have it look presentable. All hands on deck! Like hearing”at the convent” sounds like good merchandise fodder. You bros are a good team. Family rocks.
This would make the ultimate wedding venue - got the chapel (consecrated or not), bedrooms for the whole wedding party, reception spaces, kitchens, bathrooms and the pro's goes on and on. With minimal restoration, you can be in business in no time. Appoint a live in venue manager and Bob's your uncle. You lucky bunch ! 🤗
Ooohhh!,, billy what a project you have taken on. Can’t wait to see what you have planned. The outside is so beautiful and hopefully you will be able to make the inside just as beautiful , WOW🤗
The chapel would be perfect for choir concerts - or any concert really. And I would love the room at 10:30 for a painter's studio.. This is so exciting!
The convent usually had parlors for visitors on either side or both sides of the main entrance. Visitors were not allowed beyond this area . The living quarters consist of bed small table, jug and basin on the upper floors for privacy. Everything belonged to the convent, individual presents too, if you needed something it had to be approved by the superior. Good luck.
Just a thought: The room with many windows along the corridor may have had rows of beds, as to easily check on the not so severely sick. May have had curtains drawn at night. The convent I knew had living quarters and bathrooms 🛀 on the upper floor, whereas the kitchen and dining area were on the first floor. They had a bell with rope on the top of the stairs and rang it several times a day for prayers and when there was a mass. The students of the school often tried to sneak in and take a peek inside the off limits area. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 good luck💞
Brilliant purchase of equipment that will hold you in good stead for many years for use on all your property. Amazing the difference in the courtyard, it is all going to be magnificent. I think your idea of opening the restored chapel to the public for perhaps musical events would be fantastic, let alone the potential of use (if you restore commercial type kitchen) for weddings or parties or small conventions, art and crafts events, lofts rented out to artists, OMG the POTENTIAL of it all. WOW.
This place is amazing, I'd love to stay in the apartments, renovated of course lol. I'd turn the chapel & the room with the 4 stained glass doors in in to a tea room.
Wow it's stunning and for its age its been well taken care of its in way better condition then I ever expected I cannot wait to see everything all cleaned up and the reno begin its so exciting to watch
Absolutely stunning inside! Yes, there is a *TON* of work but the discovery of it all is fascinating. I hope you get students volunteering their time to help clear/clean up as well as fine tuning their skills in say: gardening, woodworking, minor construction. What an opportunity that would be for them. Looking forward to next Sunday's adventure!
Even just manual labor training, for people who may have trouble adjusting to working as a team. Because I see a Lot of just manual labor needed at the beginning.
Stumbled across your channel and I love it. Ive only watched the convent videos so far and I'm fascinated by what you've bought. So much archaeology to be unearthed and the history.......just wow. I can't wait to see what you find 😊
Wow what a place, can not wait to see what you are going to do with it , it's lovely that you offered your sister a new apartment can not wait to see how she will change her new place, Billy you have a lovely family willing to help. Xx 💕😊🤗
The chapel would be a great place to have concerts or plays, especially with the vaulted ceiling’s. The room with the giant fireplace would make a lovely coffee/tea room. There’s so many things you can do with this place. Having boutiques, bakery, chocolatier, wine shop, gorgeous apartment/condos, yoga space. The ideas are endless!
Wow, wow and wow - this building is a treasure trove of rooms - the chapel ceiling artwork is beautiful - hopefully you will be able to open it to the public in the future. Mick did well finding the beautiful granite trough in the Courtyard. I am looking forward to seeing the renovation of this beautiful building. Thank you Billy and Michael for the (I hope) first of many tours. ❤️❤️❤️
I know this video was probably a bear to edit, but it was FASCINATING to watch snd see all of the unique features of this building. It's absolutely amazing and I can't wait to see your journey in renovations to uncover all of the treasures awaiting you! 💖
Excellent video Billy! Team Petherick did an amazing job touring the convent. It has so much potential and it is in good condition. I am very excited to see how you develop it. Great progress in the courtyard, all hands on deck. So happy you are rescuing this beautiful old building. Thanks Billly🙏🏻❤️
Whatever you do with this project Billy it is bound to be simply amazing. You are the Petherick clan after all ….. nothing you tackle is insurmountable and family bonding is at the core. It will be a pleasure to watch all your hard work, follow your developments and relish in the passion you and the whole family exude. I cannot wait! Kindest regards from Bangkok 🙏🏻🙋♂️
Please keep all those buildin cabinets - This is amazing. Your family bloodlines must have connections to all these more than amazing historic buildings. My goodness how lucky you all are. Yes the kitchen should be close to original. What's left of the white tile is very 👍 nice. So much room for a fantastic restaurant. This place would make a very nice retirement home.
Hello Billy what a great job you are doing narrating and working at the nunnery. Your dad is pretty amazing all the prodject he is taking on. He deserves a well earned break soon. Thank you for sharing this beautiful building with us. Geraldine England
using information from time team, The big rectory would be where the "hospital" would be. beds would line the sides with partitions. If the cubby hole cabinets is from original build, they would have medical supplies for the time. This hall was near chapel so those in beds could hear masses. this convent is contaminated with modern builds. There should be separate lodging for any male members and main convent. There should be areas where nuns would produce products to support convent. In the convent they had on show nuns would listen to mass through hole to chapel. there would be a meditation area for various prayer times during day. they said most convents followed a strict build plan.
I enjoyed the tour very much. I did wonder, if there’s any plumbing for bathrooms, in that I didn’t see any showers. But there must’ve been with all these people living there. Billy ,you and Michael, are naturals in front of a camera. I saw Philipp from ‘How to renovate a chateau without killing your partner” do a small clip advertising the eco flow electric charger. Kudos to you,Billy,for a great job promoting a great item. Greetings from Canada! Niagara Falls area!
the convent I was in in Ottawa was called , Mt St Joseph ,in Vanier , Ottawa , Canada , ,,, but the chapels your fixing up, if you want the public to enjoy them you can still have masses in there , and you can get these chapels re-consecrated back to God by a Catholic priest or Bishop which would be nice , ,, and I bet you that many people would come to those masses because deep down they miss having these old traditional religious places back in places ,, where people can go ,,, hope you do
This place is massive . Can't wait to see what you all do with it. Thanks for the video, very interesting. It would be fantastic if there is anyone still living that you could interview.
That wood chipper is an amazing addition for you, you’ll wonder why you didn’t purchase one before, I’m so excited to see the improvement you’ve already made, and the future work 🙏🏻
Those pieces of marble are probable weights for the system that lifted things into the attic from the outside. BTW, might I say that is such a beautiful piece of history that you have bought. The craftsmanship in the doorways, and even the Louis staircase.......as a History nut just took my breath away. Here in America we really don't have anything in that era, for obvious reasons lol. I hope that you restore everything you can back to it's former glory, and make it an Inn for History tours.
I attended Catholic school, grades K-12, and 98% of my teachers were Nuns, with this in mind, if this building is going to be re-purposed, make sure an exorcism is done first before ever spending a night inside it.
What a family adventure! The room just off the staffroom was maybe the nurse’s office then the infirmary. What a brilliant purchase!!! You and Michael did great commentary on the tour. So nice to see your parents in the courtyard. 😊🎶❤️🌺💗🌸🌻👏👏👏👍🙏🇨🇦
What an amazing place! So much potential for weddings, conventions, retreats. Big rooms for weddings and meetings. The eating area can seat so many and the rooms for guests to stay. Just fabulous. Also, just a hats off to your father,Mick? What an wonderful guy. Always working and helping out. Your mother too. Just an all around hardworking family. Looking forward to seeing you guys in all your up coming posts.
No doubt, that granite planter is amazing ... You all are going to find so many treasures. The beauty of this place is going to be amazing. So fun to see what you all discover and how you are going to make it livable again. Wow, not too noisy either, and quick! The chips will be very useful. What about wedding venues? The stained glass is awesome. The bell tower looks awesome. It is going to be interesting to see how you all use this property. Glad That Sadie and Mo will have an apartment there and I hope they can have more space than they showed the other day on Sadie's video ...
Great sponsorship video! Plus the product helps you! I am in awe at the original features of the convent! The doors to the bedrooms! That staircase! Even the suspended ceiling in the chapel! All the cabinetry! The pantry shelving! It is so beautiful and will be even more beautiful after it is restored! Good job on you and Gwendolyn for purchasing such a lovely property! And the new toy you bought, the wood chipper...omg you are such a great bargin shopper!!! Well done!
Billy, What an amazing building. I can't wait to see what you do with it. Such potential! As I am 76 years old, I hope I live long enough to see where you go with it. Lots of luck in this endevor.
Billy, I would lay odds that you will have a major media station like the BBC breaking down your door to aid in the documentary filming and aid with subsidizing the restoration of this convent. You have done a wonderful job documenting this exciting project. I am looking forward to many hours of amazing content coming our way. No wonder your subscription rate skyrocket recently brilliant.
Billy and Michael, thank you for the tour! The nuns seem to have been totally obsessed with storage - every nook and cranny is crammed with cupboards and shelves. I totally agree with your intention to remove a lot of the walls and ceilings that were added after the original building was constructed (especially by the grand staircase). I especially appreciated the shots of Mick the Boss doing what he does best.
Yes, Billy, in the refectory, this closet with square shelving, could have been a place to put ones cutlery, drinking glass, napkin (and maybe even the dinnerplate). Kitchen has nice big windows! What a huge pantry! Gorgeous staircase (Louis XIV)! Also, the Bedroomdoors are in the Louis XIV style + old key locks. (oh and I see you recognize the beauty of these doors!) The Belltower is absolutely spectacular! swell as the suspended Ceiling of the Chapel! And in the Ward, I thought it was sweet to pu pink toilet seats. In the meantime, .... the courtyard t's being cleaned so incredibly fast! I must say I was moved realizing with this tour all so many many Nuns had lived there, walked, eaten and died there... Thank you Billy and Michael for the tour.
Wow! This property has so much revenue potential! You could have a hotel, or make apartment units. I am so excited to follow along and see what you do with this place! I love that you are going to restore the chapel and the staircase.
Poppa Petherick changed how I look at home improvement projects now. I used to think I couldn't do stuff, but I think of him and dig deeper knowing if Mr. Petherick can do it, I WILL TOO!!
Billy! You speak perfectly well! I enjoy your videos very much. Please don't sell yourself short, it's undeserved. 🤗. But, I also enjoy Michael's videos, both are wonderful! But you've done the investing and we want to hear from you, too .
Absolutely awesome project! Lovely to see Michael giving us a tour and you have more to show later😁all hands on deck 👍🌟 Beautiful building Billy & Gwen so exciting to be able to watch the progress. Awesome wood chipper and solar power!
Mick is amazingly fit. He can outwork most people. I love that he and Billy encourage and praise each other whilst tackling such an enormous project❣️👍🏻👏🏻
Absolutely amazing! Huge building. I would not open the stairway up to quickly until you decide your purpose for the building. Often stairways are closed in for fire code. Fascinating tour. The building is really in good condition. As a former convent owner I think its magnificent ! Can't wait for more. Great video.
I think it would be a good idea to get hold of a retired nun or priest that lived there and do an interview or invite for a walk around. It does not matter if people are religious or not it is the history and richness of the history that matters. You can modify the walls and bring it back to original Physical status but you also have a richness and history of lives lived. I think that is a huge part of a heritage site and its restoration.
Where did all the nuns go? I haven't seen one in years.
Excellent idea about the oral histories. And I'm sure The Church in Paris must have archives etc. regarding the history of the place.
They have died and not very many women become nuns these days.
Nuns are still here! 😂 depends on the country but they are around and active!
@@jjano2320 most of them wear civvies these days, so pretty indistinguishable from everyday dress.
Those speakers had nothing to do with television or radio, they were for the sisters to hear the bell ring several times a day. I am a Benedictine monk and I can tell you, that we live all our lives by the sound of the bells. ;) We do not lift a finger without the sound of the bell.
Billy, please do not compare yourself to Michael, or to anyone else for that matter. Yes, he can be an eloquent speaker and has amazing musical talents, but you, like everyone else, have your own set of skills and talents. The work you have been doing lately on the chapel and chateau is nothing short of mastery. Husband, father, son, brother, friend, vlogger…you wear all of these hats successfully every day. Just be yourself with pride.
The convent has so much potential, apartments, coffee shop, candy shop, pastry/sandwich shop. The nuns bedrooms could be a minimalist hotel, where people can stay and experience what life was like for the nuns. Wedding events, endless possibilities.
The chapel could so easily become a wedding venue with those huge anti-rooms to serve as a reception space and dance floor. The small rooms to the side could be where the bride and her maids dress for the event. Sooo many options there. Best of luck guys!
It would make a wonderful recital hall, too. Venue for school events, etc.
I was going to suggest the same! Thank you for restoring in lieu of demolishing her! If walls could talk (or do they)?
That’s exactly what I was thinking. And with all those rooms, the whole wedding party could stay there as well!
And photo shoots! Omg! The ideas, and options are endless for that place paying for itself in the long run.
Great ideas!!
I could definitely see this as a wedding destination! 40+ guest rooms, catering kitchen, chapel, the works!
What an amazing place!! As a realtor of 30 years, I see so MUCH potential in business opportunities! Rental units, office spaces, artist studios, wedding venue, a B&B, and more!! Holy cow!!! Great investment!!!!
I was thinking the same thing!!!
Excellent investment indeed. Even now, without much being fixed up, it would make a terrific movie set. I almost wish he’d get a contract of some sort because I’m sure those who would make a movie there would clean up what they want to use.
Yes definitely a wedding venue with guest get the kitchen back with massive fireplace 😍❤️❤️🇺🇸
Retirement home, hostel/air bnb, restaurant, bakery, small farm, vintage store, concert hall, farmers market, community living village, school. so many ideas.
Your papa is priceless! What an unbelievably cool structure…all the best!
You are amazing, Papa is there💖
Hi guys, the chapel should be used for musical concerts. A small second hand pipe organ would be increadable for organ and baroque programs. It could also be hired out for functions. What an exiting opportunity and project
Regards from South Africa
Billy you work too hard! Simon and Yanis are treasures. The vast knowledge that Simon has is outstanding!
Big buildings echo and footsteps are usually little critters that sound like big foot steps. Also, after you walk on old floors, they press down in the day and at night, as the air cools, they 'pop' up, sounding like footsteps. It's a great building so don't get too spooked. You're extremely lucky to have this historical place.
Oh Billy your dad is amazing works so hard, you all do
Those troughs or 'coffins' as you suggested them, are for keeping root vegetables. You put sand, or garden soil in them, then your root crops like carrots, turnips and potatoes. The sand or soil helps regulate the humidity in the vegetables. When the soil dries out you sprinkle it lightly with water so your food doesn't wither and dry up, or get too humid and sprout. This was a kitchen food supply storage.
I think they're called 'Root Cellars'.
@@keepitnoice Yes, in some parts of the country. Some call it a fruit room. Most commonly a root cellar is separate from the house, built into a small hill out back, or buried to make your own hill since dirt makes such a good insulator. In this case, with such a large building it's a corner of what is likely a very sprawling basement.
A very elderly family member who grew p on a farm with out electricity told me sand is best as it is loose and rodents don't like to burrow in it.
@@trustmemysonisadoctor8479 Makes sense to me. It can be rinsed and be cleaner as well I imagine, though I've heard the tubers prefer a bit of live dirt enzymes on them so I've heard of using either one.
@@keepitnoice Or 'Clamps' for root vegetable storage
I would argue that your vlog is the best Chateau vlog on RUclips!
Love the tree muncher Green with envy I can’t believe how much of the grounds you’ve cleared already. Billy don’t put yourself down you explain things really well. The place is huge can’t imagine how your going to fill it. Look forward to see how you progress
The house will come alive again after all these years so beautiful
Ive been watching the videos in reverse and random order and your journey is so inspirational. I don't understand why there are only 290k subscribers. Sometimes, just listening to the conversations in your video is so relaxing. I hope to visit someday.
I really admire your adventurous spirit and your Dad who reminds me of Harrison Ford ❤
Hello Billy, I don't really ever read the comments, but this time I had to see what the viewers have to say, and I agree wholeheartedly with the first couple of people, nothing to add except to say, this is an amazing project. Very challenging, but it would be amazing once the renovation starts. Volunteers would be wonderful - those whom have special skills in gardening and wood renovating. Really wishing you all the best with this project, it will be like eating an elephant, a sharp knife and fork, one bite at a time. It will be so worthwhile! Many blessing and good planning. Kind regards..
There must be the most amazing history connected to this convent. It must have very self sufficient. The must have been chicken coops and possibly pigs
and a few cows for milk. If it was anything like enclosed convents they must have provided artsmmm,s to support the nuns.
Thrilled to see what’s coming, Billy & Michael! And Happy Mothers’ Day to all the American moms out there!
Thank you!
Not just for Americans also Canada and most of the European countries celebrate Mothers Day the first Sunday pf May !!!! Not sure why the UK celebrates in March ?
Also Australia
I can see why so many are addicted to your channel. I'm always impressed with your exact editing. A beautiful convent, what a great investment property... bringing the past into the future! (perfect wedding venue)
I don’t know if anyone has ever asked you this, but how on earth do you keep track of all of the projects? What needs to be done, what supplies, and the how you keep track of the costs? I love seeing how you bring life back to these old buildings.
With the lay out of the convent and hospital wing this property would ideal housing for the elderly. It could serve multiple levels of need from independent living with meals in the cafeteria, assisted living and also nursing home clients. You’ve got a bunch of hospital style rooms, railings in the hallways, a suitable kitchen and cafeteria, not to mention the elevator. Also the older folks would revel in the tranquil surrounds. Bonus,
the nuns would be delighted with this outcome. As a nurse and with 12 years of Catholic schooling in a French parish this is where my imagination took me as we toured the facility.
Johanna Maine USA
Your dad is amazing 👏 👏👏 Can't wait too see the progress of your new project.
After going back and binging on some past video's of yours and Micheal's, I now understand by watching the amazing talents your fathers has of constructing and building, how you have the skill to renovate a chateau ... Now you can bring that same talent and skill to the renovation of the Convent ...
Keep Doing What Your Doing .. Because What You Are Doing Is Nothing Short Of Amazing !!
My goodness, what a project, what a structure, what an amazing piece of history! All of those bedrooms and rooms, the roof structure, beams and trusses, and that grand staircase!!! I’m glad you are young and have the years ahead of you to take on this massive and fantastic project! To wipe away the years of remodel that hid some of the original beauty. Can’t wait to follow along. You and Gwen are rescuing a huge piece of architectural and religious history. I love what you are doing and loved the tour with Michael. Your mom and dad are true gems for helping tackle the courtyard. Thank you. xx
Those wooden boxes in the refectory, is where they put each nun's large napkins and personal things needed for eating.
I volunteered locally when our old prison was rehabbed into a museum and event venue (haunted house, summer film center, etc.) and it was tremendously heart-warming to bring that piece of local history back - or at least part-way back - to what it was. The building used local granite, and while it was a prison, it feels like the town has claimed its own history, if you know what I mean.
This is the impression I get from your video. Your dad is a sweetheart, and I love that you're doing this. There's so much history, and so many things you can do with it.
What fun to walk through with you two! Love your Dad’s discovery, too! Chop chop🌿🌿
The stairwell will be so grand when it's open again. Beautiful building! I'm glad you're rescuing it. You could have weddings there and the people stay there, have the reception there, all inclusive. Very cool.
It was hard to wait a week for the vlog but well worth it. Exciting to see how quickly the courtyard is being cleared. The tour was fantastic. Enjoyed watching you and Michael explore the rooms checking for original walls and stonework. Tons of work and tons of potential! This is an adventure that includes both exploration and renovation. I imagine your mind racing with possibilities at the end of each day. Your vlogs will be eagerly anticipated every Sunday. Thank you for recording and allowing us to follow you during this exciting journey.
The chapel will be great for music events - the acoustics are fantastic!
The chapel would be a beautiful space for weddings!
Amazing Billy. You’ll be able to make the most incredible affordable to luxury apartment lifestyle complex with central courtyard, park, orchard and vegetable gardens/allotment options.
Would be interesting to invite local people to recount their knowledge and memories of the place. While my family was renovating a historical home in Kentucky, USA, many stopped to introduce themselves and relay stories about the property and the people who lived there. Rich history….
That sounds so rich and interesting!! Wish you had a camera then😍
Michael has such a quirky sense of humor. A lovely compliment
to Billy’s down to earth dialogue. You brothers are awesome!
Looks like old hospital corridors. Lots of storage for food and supplies for care of patients and later the sisters.
This would make such a dreamy library
The TV room would make a great coffee house or tea room. The hall cupboards could showcase local stitchery , honey, or crafts for sale.
Nothing back breaking labor can’t fix to have it look presentable. All hands on deck! Like hearing”at the convent” sounds like good merchandise fodder. You bros are a good team. Family rocks.
I like "At The Convent" as suggested for merchandising!!!! We are all excited for you and family, Billy!
This would make the ultimate wedding venue - got the chapel (consecrated or not), bedrooms for the whole wedding party, reception spaces, kitchens, bathrooms and the pro's goes on and on. With minimal restoration, you can be in business in no time. Appoint a live in venue manager and Bob's your uncle. You lucky bunch ! 🤗
Every time I see the chateau now I think how good it looks after that wash, well done Billy!
It's great watching you two work together. You play off of each other very well. You guys should do it more often
Ooohhh!,, billy what a project you have taken on. Can’t wait to see what you have planned. The outside is so beautiful and hopefully you will be able to make the inside just as beautiful , WOW🤗
This would make an amazing wedding venue! I bet people would come from all over to have their whole wedding weekend there.
The chapel would be perfect for choir concerts - or any concert really. And I would love the room at 10:30 for a painter's studio.. This is so exciting!
The convent usually had parlors for visitors on either side or both sides of the main entrance. Visitors were not allowed beyond this area . The living quarters consist of bed small table, jug and basin on the upper floors for privacy. Everything belonged to the convent, individual presents too, if you needed something it had to be approved by the superior. Good luck.
Just a thought: The room with many windows along the corridor may have had rows of beds, as to easily check on the not so severely sick. May have had curtains drawn at night.
The convent I knew had living quarters and bathrooms 🛀 on the upper floor, whereas the kitchen and dining area were on the first floor. They had a bell with rope on the top of the stairs and rang it several times a day for prayers and when there was a mass. The students of the school often tried to sneak in and take a peek inside the off limits area. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 good luck💞
Brilliant purchase of equipment that will hold you in good stead for many years for use on all your property. Amazing the difference in the courtyard, it is all going to be magnificent. I think your idea of opening the restored chapel to the public for perhaps musical events would be fantastic, let alone the potential of use (if you restore commercial type kitchen) for weddings or parties or small conventions, art and crafts events, lofts rented out to artists, OMG the POTENTIAL of it all. WOW.
Your Dad is the best, always there for his children.
This place is amazing, I'd love to stay in the apartments, renovated of course lol. I'd turn the chapel & the room with the 4 stained glass doors in in to a tea room.
Wow it's stunning and for its age its been well taken care of its in way better condition then I ever expected I cannot wait to see everything all cleaned up and the reno begin its so exciting to watch
This is the Taj Mahal of outhouses! Looks terrific and it is a good dry run for the cabin.
Absolutely stunning inside! Yes, there is a *TON* of work but the discovery of it all is fascinating. I hope you get students volunteering their time to help clear/clean up as well as fine tuning their skills in say: gardening, woodworking, minor construction. What an opportunity that would be for them. Looking forward to next Sunday's adventure!
Even just manual labor training, for people who may have trouble adjusting to working as a team. Because I see a Lot of just manual labor needed at the beginning.
Amazing no damp preserved well 🙏
Stumbled across your channel and I love it. Ive only watched the convent videos so far and I'm fascinated by what you've bought. So much archaeology to be unearthed and the history.......just wow. I can't wait to see what you find 😊
I would love to stay the night here. As is, before renovations. I bet there are so many spirits/energy about the place. Sign me up.
Wow what a place, can not wait to see what you are going to do with it , it's lovely that you offered your sister a new apartment can not wait to see how she will change her new place, Billy you have a lovely family willing to help. Xx 💕😊🤗
The cupboard with divisions was for laundry when it comes back from the washing dept,every girls name was on her garments so it was put in there
The chapel would be a great place to have concerts or plays, especially with the vaulted ceiling’s.
The room with the giant fireplace would make a lovely coffee/tea room.
There’s so many things you can do with this place. Having boutiques, bakery, chocolatier, wine shop, gorgeous apartment/condos, yoga space. The ideas are endless!
The almighty chipper will be indispensable! I do love hearing you two giggle! Add Sadie and you’d be such a trio of giggles!
Wow, wow and wow - this building is a treasure trove of rooms - the chapel ceiling artwork is beautiful - hopefully you will be able to open it to the public in the future.
Mick did well finding the beautiful granite trough in the Courtyard.
I am looking forward to seeing the renovation of this beautiful building.
Thank you Billy and Michael for the (I hope) first of many tours. ❤️❤️❤️
The room with the cupboards and the door to the basement looks like a kind of "butler's pantry" where extra serving dishes and linens would be kept.
It’s really in good shape holding endless possibilities. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
Just Amazing Beautiful interesting & the things you still have to find watch this space 🤗
The Pethericks have a Wonderful project🤗
Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
I know this video was probably a bear to edit, but it was FASCINATING to watch snd see all of the unique features of this building. It's absolutely amazing and I can't wait to see your journey in renovations to uncover all of the treasures awaiting you! 💖
Excellent video Billy! Team Petherick did an amazing job touring the convent. It has so much potential and it is in good condition. I am very excited to see how you develop it. Great progress in the courtyard, all hands on deck. So happy you are rescuing this beautiful old building. Thanks Billly🙏🏻❤️
Whatever you do with this project Billy it is bound to be simply amazing. You are the Petherick clan after all ….. nothing you tackle is insurmountable and family bonding is at the core. It will be a pleasure to watch all your hard work, follow your developments and relish in the passion you and the whole family exude. I cannot wait! Kindest regards from Bangkok 🙏🏻🙋♂️
That could me a nice shopping plaza with a lovely food court along with apartments for rent. Lovely.
Please keep all those buildin cabinets - This is amazing. Your family bloodlines must have connections to all these more than amazing historic buildings. My goodness how lucky you all are. Yes the kitchen should be close to original. What's left of the white tile is very 👍 nice. So much room for a fantastic restaurant. This place would make a very nice retirement home.
Hello Billy what a great job you are doing narrating and working at the nunnery. Your dad is pretty amazing all the prodject he is taking on. He deserves a well earned break soon. Thank you for sharing this beautiful building with us. Geraldine England
Billy! What an adventure you all are starting. Hard work, no doubt, but it'll be amazing!
using information from time team, The big rectory would be where the "hospital" would be. beds would line the sides with partitions. If the cubby hole cabinets is from original build, they would have medical supplies for the time. This hall was near chapel so those in beds could hear masses. this convent is contaminated with modern builds. There should be separate lodging for any male members and main convent. There should be areas where nuns would produce products to support convent. In the convent they had on show nuns would listen to mass through hole to chapel. there would be a meditation area for various prayer times during day. they said most convents followed a strict build plan.
I enjoyed the tour very much. I did wonder, if there’s any plumbing for bathrooms, in that I didn’t see any showers. But there must’ve been with all these people living there. Billy ,you and Michael, are naturals in front of a camera. I saw Philipp from ‘How to renovate a chateau without killing your partner” do a small clip advertising the eco flow electric charger. Kudos to you,Billy,for a great job promoting a great item. Greetings from Canada! Niagara Falls area!
the convent I was in in Ottawa was called , Mt St Joseph ,in Vanier , Ottawa , Canada , ,,, but the chapels your fixing up, if you want the public to enjoy them you can still have masses in there , and you can get these chapels re-consecrated back to God by a Catholic priest or Bishop which would be nice , ,, and I bet you that many people would come to those masses because deep down they miss having these old traditional religious places back in places ,, where people can go ,,, hope you do
Mick in the thick of it from the start, great work ethic and role model, no wonder you are such a good all rounder Billy x
This place is massive . Can't wait to see what you all do with it. Thanks for the video, very interesting. It would be fantastic if there is anyone still living that you could interview.
Bonus with the chipper you now have mulch/compost for the courtyard and any garden areas... Grow the plants and "off" the weeds
That wood chipper is an amazing addition for you, you’ll wonder why you didn’t purchase one before, I’m so excited to see the improvement you’ve already made, and the future work 🙏🏻
You can use wood chips in the horses stalls.
Those pieces of marble are probable weights for the system that lifted things into the attic from the outside. BTW, might I say that is such a beautiful piece of history that you have bought. The craftsmanship in the doorways, and even the Louis staircase.......as a History nut just took my breath away. Here in America we really don't have anything in that era, for obvious reasons lol. I hope that you restore everything you can back to it's former glory, and make it an Inn for History tours.
Glad to see you two hanging out together 🙂 .Please let us know if Ryan is ok.
Love a bit of Ryan
Miss Ryan
So happy that you’re makithese videos!
I attended Catholic school, grades K-12, and 98% of my teachers were Nuns, with this in mind, if this building is going to be re-purposed, make sure an exorcism is done first before ever spending a night inside it.
I’m out of breath just watching you two climbing all those stores. 😀
What a family adventure! The room just off the staffroom was maybe the nurse’s office then the infirmary. What a brilliant purchase!!! You and Michael did great commentary on the tour. So nice to see your parents in the courtyard. 😊🎶❤️🌺💗🌸🌻👏👏👏👍🙏🇨🇦
What an amazing place! So much potential for weddings, conventions, retreats. Big rooms for weddings and meetings. The eating area can seat so many and the rooms for guests to stay. Just fabulous. Also, just a hats off to your father,Mick? What an wonderful guy. Always working and helping out. Your mother too. Just an all around hardworking family. Looking forward to seeing you guys in all your up coming posts.
No doubt, that granite planter is amazing ... You all are going to find so many treasures. The beauty of this place is going to be amazing. So fun to see what you all discover and how you are going to make it livable again. Wow, not too noisy either, and quick! The chips will be very useful. What about wedding venues? The stained glass is awesome. The bell tower looks awesome. It is going to be interesting to see how you all use this property. Glad That Sadie and Mo will have an apartment there and I hope they can have more space than they showed the other day on Sadie's video ...
Great sponsorship video! Plus the product helps you! I am in awe at the original features of the convent! The doors to the bedrooms! That staircase! Even the suspended ceiling in the chapel! All the cabinetry! The pantry shelving! It is so beautiful and will be even more beautiful after it is restored! Good job on you and Gwendolyn for purchasing such a lovely property! And the new toy you bought, the wood chipper...omg you are such a great bargin shopper!!! Well done!
Billy, What an amazing building. I can't wait to see what you do with it. Such potential! As I am 76 years old, I hope I live long enough to see where you go with it. Lots of luck in this endevor.
I can imagine with what relief and gratitude the walls, the yard sighed when they were cleared of thickets
Billy, I would lay odds that you will have a major media station like the BBC breaking down your door to aid in the documentary filming and aid with subsidizing the restoration of this convent. You have done a wonderful job documenting this exciting project. I am looking forward to many hours of amazing content coming our way. No wonder your subscription rate skyrocket recently brilliant.
Billy and Michael, thank you for the tour! The nuns seem to have been totally obsessed with storage - every nook and cranny is crammed with cupboards and shelves. I totally agree with your intention to remove a lot of the walls and ceilings that were added after the original building was constructed (especially by the grand staircase). I especially appreciated the shots of Mick the Boss doing what he does best.
Yes, Billy, in the refectory, this closet with square shelving, could have been a place to put ones cutlery, drinking glass, napkin (and maybe even the dinnerplate). Kitchen has nice big windows! What a huge pantry! Gorgeous staircase (Louis XIV)! Also, the Bedroomdoors are in the Louis XIV style + old key locks. (oh and I see you recognize the beauty of these doors!) The Belltower is absolutely spectacular! swell as the suspended Ceiling of the Chapel! And in the Ward, I thought it was sweet to pu pink toilet seats. In the meantime, .... the courtyard t's being cleaned so incredibly fast!
I must say I was moved realizing with this tour all so many many Nuns had lived there, walked, eaten and died there...
Thank you Billy and Michael for the tour.
Amazing building. Beautiful History of craftsmanship. And it sure is large.
Wow! This property has so much revenue potential! You could have a hotel, or make apartment units. I am so excited to follow along and see what you do with this place! I love that you are going to restore the chapel and the staircase.
Poppa Petherick changed how I look at home improvement projects now. I used to think I couldn't do stuff, but I think of him and dig deeper knowing if Mr. Petherick can do it, I WILL TOO!!
That was amazing! Loved the choral accompaniment and cannot wait for more…..the potential is infinite!!!
Billy! You speak perfectly well! I enjoy your videos very much. Please don't sell yourself short, it's undeserved. 🤗. But, I also enjoy Michael's videos, both are wonderful! But you've done the investing and we want to hear from you, too .
Absolutely awesome project!
Lovely to see Michael giving us a tour and you have more to show later😁all hands on deck 👍🌟
Beautiful building Billy & Gwen so exciting to be able to watch the progress. Awesome wood chipper and solar power!
Mick is amazingly fit. He can outwork most people. I love
that he and Billy encourage and praise each other whilst
tackling such an enormous project❣️👍🏻👏🏻
Absolutely amazing! Huge building. I would not open the stairway up to quickly until you decide your purpose for the building. Often stairways are closed in for fire code. Fascinating tour. The building is really in good condition. As a former convent owner I think its magnificent ! Can't wait for more. Great video.