Billy, its your convent. Those of us "watching" have our own ideas & opinions but in the end..this is your dream and your vision. You guys are doing all the hard work. You do what YOU want to do. In the end, you don't even have to record and share your daily activiites with us if you don't want to. I'm grateful to be able to watch your journey to bringing this place back to life. So thank you!!! Now, crack on as you say.
If he didn't record and post his activities, he probably wouldn't have the money to fix up the convent. Part of the reason I watch and "like" almost every day is to contribute to their ad revenue.
@@JuSuttonyou’re aware that the way this project is financed, is trough RUclips. RUclips is his business, we must watch it for him to get paid. Which is great ofcourse! So nice castles and projects like these can get restored! Which is important since new ways of building have no warmth and aesthetic to it anymore.
I love that you and Gwendolyn are following your hearts and intuition on this project. Retreats in France are sought after, and would be a much better investment than a hotel if you can bring in steady groups of people. Hotels struggle, especially in areas outside of large cities. You have been spot on so far in the development of your investment in the Convent. ❤
Enjoying summers in France can be challenge finding lodging, especially if the group is a small entourage. I can see many venues for the property, even a location for workshops, weddings, and gatherings.
Exactly, dry British humour often doesn’t translate in the USA, although many there do get it, there will always be some whose heads it goes over…it’s okay. You are what used to be called “the straight man” in comedic duos, you are the fulcrum that makes something funny. The interchange between you and Ryan epitomizes the combination of a “straight Man” and a “funny man” or (fool). Certain kinds of humour require both, but each has the ability to bring humour in the absence of their opposite.🖤🇨🇦
Billy, as people are saying a lot these days "YOU DO YOU." and don't worry about the ones who want to get in your business. This is my favorite RUclips site. Enjoy every minute as you crack on.
The kitchen is a magnet, to draw people in for a coffee/tea. Have a little nook, a table with a few chairs for people to chat. As my late mother has said, "the kitchen is the heart of the home". ❤
@suzannestubbins : agreed, the Island would make a great two sided breakfast buffet/bar. And the side countertops can be used to cook and stage the breakfast bar food.
I Can't wait to see Michael's works start in the Chappel Ceiling & the Restoration there along With Removing the Blocked windows to let the Light Back in there as well !!! Yet the Kitchen looks Fantastic ,the Hallway is taking shape & the New Library is well on its way !!! Warmest Regards from the Sunshine State of Florida 🇺🇲🌅🌞☀️🏝️ The like button 🔘 has been Crushed 😁👍👍😎🤗
I don’t doubt you about the building having a “soul” of its own. I’m sure it is happy. You are breathing new life & possibilities with your renovation.💯💚
@@ThePethericksIt's a magnificent place, full of stories in every stone on the floor and walls, atmosphere, personality, tranquil. Her work brings together charming people and I even learned from Janice that she spoke little and learned everything, valuing each lesson that was offered to them. It was beautiful to see the blossoming of so many people, to see her father teach Janice how to drive and equipment to know how to use when he retires (her father Billy's words). Everything is beautiful, the community effort to bring the organ and set it up in the chapel, in short, many things that mark our lives, even if just watching the videos. The convent is yours, you choose what to do, don't let intrusive comments disturb you. This convent can have a thousand and one uses: the chapel can be a venue for music concerts, whether occasional or with a fixed schedule; the convent can be a convention center for art, companies, academics, etc.; outdoor spaces can be transformed somewhere into sensory gardens; some external areas such as enclosed greenhouses can be used as space for gardening classes, ceramics classes, etc.; spaces such as the wonderful kitchen can be used for family get-togethers (the kind that brings together several generations from different countries from time to time); cooking classes, whether confectionery or another area with a fixed or periodic schedule, in short. I would write a book about the possibilities and potential of your beautiful convent. But you decide what you want to do. I love antiques, even if I don't own them, I'm happy to know that there is someone like you who is the true keeper. Amazing all you do. Be happy. Great job! ❤
My dear friend, no explanations necessary! I’ve watched the care with which you treat both people and the convent. That can’t be faked. I am absolutely certain that each future decision you make (one that you stick with or decide to reconsider) will be made with that same care. Thank you for sharing your dream with us.
Dry humor is an artform to some. Don't lose it Billy, it's a great attribute. I think the majority of us are here and have been since the beginning due to your affable nature and your amazing families abilities. Bravo!
You're right! Billy's sense of humor adds to the day's happenings! Every once in a while I see Simon, Yanis and Rick join in with a wink, smile, laugh, or thumbs up. It's great to be in a work place with some levity added into the hard work.
Who wouldn't want to come there to stay once it is complete? Retreats are a marvelous idea especially once the gardens are renovated. There is also the possibility of having groups that seek workshops in music, cooking classes, gardening and even historic renovation! Not to mention paranormal investigations. You are doing an excellent job. Your selection of materials is perfect for the convent as well as your renovation plans!
To be a kitchen or not to be a kitchen, that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the convent to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous renovation, or to take tools against a sea of troubles, and by opposing end them: to work, to renovate no more; and by renovation, to say we finish the heart-ache, and the thousand natural shocks that the convent is heir to?
Your humor is fine - it is viewers that don’t get it. You’re building your business. You don’t owe us details of costs or use nor do you have to have it done tomorrow. We just need to enjoy the journey. I for one appreciate you sharing with us. I love learning new building styles through the centuries. I love the care you are putting into this old historic building. I hope you can let the negative Ned’s and Nellie’s not get to you. TFS
Yes, some unhappy person always has to try and put 2 cents worth into what is basically not their business - it's entertainment folks and be happy we get to share his journey.. He's no dummy - he's brilliant !!
You shouldn't feel you need to explain yourself, fans that watch all of your videos will have heard you talk about all this before. It's up to you and gwendoline what you decide to do with the place. Have a great evening and I'm looking forward to tomorrow's video.
Thank you Billy for your amazing patience with folks explaining all the details again. Folks shouldn't be bothering about what the Convent is going to be, who knows... its just evolving as you transform it into a number of beautiful spaces. Very well done to all.
I actually think the room with the other fireplace would be a great event/dinning space. It's close to the chapel for future weddings and near where a commercial/catering kitchen would go. Just do the floors, walls, and ceiling and leave it as flex space, adding tables when needed.
I love watching your videos. Dang master gardener groups could come and retreat while developing gardens both flower and veg. Arborist could come teach students while restoring the trees cooking classes the lists are endless. Just carry on your work ethic is rare and admirable. I really love how you support and help others such as the moons. I always watch the moons and ryan and it all started with you. Is your granddad your mother's father or your dads?
@@ThePethericksI love copper pipe, but yes, it has gone through the roof in price. This new system looks simple and easy, and for the price differential…well worth it.🖤🇨🇦
I was thinking the same thing the other day. A guest chef doing small classes would have plenty of space to work in the kitchen, and in a country famous for its cuisine, I am sure there would be some amazing chefs willing to come do a "culinary retreat" experience.
@@kathrynwitte3398 I saw one renovation show where the chef had a set up very much like this kitchen at his house and taught small classes with weekend guests learning basic techniques. It was actually a smaller kitchen than this one.
@@kathrynwitte3398Not always…my Brother and his Wife took a course on making pasta in Italy. Each student worked around a centre island, like Billy put in. They had the opportunity to cook it on a range not dissimilar to the one Billy bought. In other cultures, each student made one dish for a period feast…again they worked around a large island, and there were assistants to guide the cooking process. It can be done without looking like a home economics classroom.🖤🇨🇦
I honestly don't think your Convent is haunted, more like sad and lonely. What you've done so far is so beautiful. I think the more you get done and the more people that are there the more life comes back to the convent the happier it'll be.
Billy I think it is just the past nuns checking in on all the amazing and beautiful work you are doing to the lovely convent. ❤ Keep up the fabulous work you all are doing! I am so excited to see all the new changes you are doing and I am super excited for the library 😊
Thanks for sharing your plans….great to know where you (and we as followers) are headed! You do so many videos it’s not a surprise that information like this might have been missed by us if you have mentioned it before
Have some ghost hunters do a retreat, and they can check out those areas you don’t like to go into. Maybe they can figure out if any spirits are hanging around!
Billy. Hello from Ohio. You need to do what works for you and your family. It is no ones decision but yours. I so enjoy your videos. I love all the guys. It's so fun watching all of you work together, have fun together..building life long friendships. I love that everyone is learning new skills that changes their lives as well. Take care. Keep the faith in your visions for the convent. Thanks for sharing.
Billy, the kitchen/room could be a "refectory". If it is haunted get it blessed. Have a priest come in and blessed the convent. The more you rehab the building the more it stirs up the energy. We rented an awesome barn for our horses. It was "haunted" we just ignored it. Even the horses and ponies, barn cats picked up on it. Billy, you are too polite! You owe no one explanations about your plans!
Oh Billy, the kitchen would make a great cooking show studio!! Imagine how cool that would be! Also, I enjoy a project as much as you do. Crack on as much as you like! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Just a note. As a plumber you can buy the exact same parts you attached but with the opposite colour. You have used a cold water fitting with blue as a hot outlet and a red handled fitting for the cold out. You can get the both in other colours.
Billy, WHAT are people like?? Sending you, your family and your varied back-up team, a huge hug and respecting all that you do. It's your money and your life kiddo! We just appreciate the effort you put into sharing it.
I live in rural Ohio. Near me is the second largest shrine of saints relics in the US. It was all beautifully built by German immigrants. When I was a child they tore down the Sisters of the Precious Bloods convent and built a new retreat center for people to stay. Thankfully the chapels, outdoor gardens, stations of the cross, etc are maintained. People come from all over as a pilgrimage. If only there had been a vision to renovate the Sister house as you are doing. I greatly admire your work and vision. Crack On.
How about using it as a Wedding Destination? Got the Chapel, Kitchen, Plenty of Bedrooms, Library, outside grounds - could be epic. Retreat center - Fantastic! I believe the term you are looking for to describe you humor is Dry or Wry. I get it, and love it. As for the spirits, Have it blessed again by the local Priest. Couldn't hurt, eh?
I for one knew you were joking about “not using the kitchen” and I think your ideas are spot on and will evolve over time especially as interest from the community comes in to play. People will be drawn to that kitchen it is stunning.
I appreciate your ‘dry’ sense of humor, Billy and can’t wait to see how the library is going to turn out. I certain you’re going to fill it with lots of wonderful rare books and treasures!
I am green with envy on the library, I have a 3 story Arts and Crafts house in mostly original condition. I also have a rare and specialized library that takes up a room and half of my office next door. I have run out of space to continue building the library, and it breaks my heart. The main library has books around all four walls, with two freestanding shelves to take books from either side, my office has glass fronted bookshelves along one wall and a glass fronted cabinet beside my desk. They hold the rare antiquity books, as well as the hand transcribed and illuminated ones. I would give a lot for the space Billy is designing…sigh.🖤🇨🇦
🤗 You're doing a great job with your renovation of the convent. In fact, you do a great job of everything that you do. People who have been following you for a while appreciate your sense of humour. 🤪😁
Happy Sunday Billy, That feeling of dread you may experience when you are there is trapped negative energy! Once you renovate the area it will disapate and a new energy will be left behind,all of the wonderful hard working mens energy will be the start of the positivity there! Love and respect from Canada!! ❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦 P.S. love the beautiful Coffee mega machine!
Dear Billy, the convent was consecrated at one time. Just ask the local priest to come and bless the convent. Love to you and your lovely family and your team of talented workmen.
They could use some of the ceremonies etc that our Indigenous people use to get rid of negative spirits & energy, such as lighting a bundle of dried sage & waving it around int he rooms of the convent. You’re doing amazing work & whatever you chose to do with the convent will be the right decision for you & your family. Take car❤️👍🏻🇨🇦
MMMM can't imagine what a cup of coffee or tea will taste like with your new coffee machine. Wouldn't blame people for wanting to hang around in "The Kitchen at the Convent". It's yours and Gwen's place and you can do what you want, we are just the watchers. So, Crack on Billie I am always amazed at how much the Pethericks accomplish!!!
I have a large family and so does my husband, we would love a space like the convent to say do a wedding renewal, have space for everyone to stay under the same roof, but an informal kitchen space to get a cup of tea and bring a few snacking bits, but then to have caters for the wedding breakfast etc
The island would be a beautiful and functional focal point of a buffet with tables surrounding it. It has loads of storage underneath for all sorts of chaffing dishes and serving platters.
Billy, the journey is always as beautiful as the outcome. I know you are so busy with the convent chateau and your gangs home. A book needs to be made with the work that has been done at the chateau. Show the artifacts and items you have discovered and CV and pix of each of the craftsmen who have bring the chateau back to life. Use the profits for further work at the convent or pay any costs to restore the gardens. History come to life to share with generations.
Thanks for the update, Billy! I think you are doing a great job renovating the convent. I also think that as things progress you are bound to get new and better ideas. It's great that you are willing to be open to that and flexible to change if that would better serve your purpose. Well done!
Absolutely beautiful work you are doing on the convent The imagination is endless on what can take place in this extraordinary building Live to all of you …. Amazing job ❤
Enjoyed your video today as I always do. Watching the doors and drawers being fitted made me have greater appreciation for my own kitchen. I had no idea how much work went into that! I’ll have to be sure to send an extra thank you to my carpenter! I’m glad you’re going to see Edd and Anna! I love it when my RUclipsrs visit each other. Enjoy your time. 2:11
Whatever use the kitchen evolves to, it will always be a fantastically beautiful space. I will never forget with what care and dedication you placed every tile in that huge floor. The whole complex is a testament to the labors of love of the fabulous Crack On Team.
So many possibilities for the future use of the convent. You started adding value and saving it the day you bought it and took out that tree that was growing next to the building just inside the gate. It hope I can one day travel to France and experience spending time there in whatever form it takes on.
Greetings from New Zealand. Love your work. The convent could make a great one stop wedding venue. You have the chapel, accommodation in progress, plenty of room for a reception, place for a commercial kitchen, great photo opportunities etc etc. ....... I do find myself telling myself to " crack on" when there's a task at hand, your positive vibe is contagious!! I wish you well with your endeavours.
You can have lots of new ideas and look forward to the future. Maybe you could have small conferences and company training or seminars. As long as you have parking, bathrooms, food prep areas, and seating, you have many things to offer others. Eventually, you will add bedrooms and common areas.
You could do all kinds of things, murder mystery weekends, cooking courses, painting courses, art classes, there's literally loads your convent can offer x
Folks are likely setting aside money already on the hope to visit a place where they know each lock of paint every peg and tile and watched it all go in. People working from home can also work on a retreat there, a cell for them, set up comfy, with some nearby activities would be lovely, work places or conferences, it would inject some income into the broader community. Have collectible experiences- camps here in Canada often have lists of challenges folks can work through each summer along with the regular programming. Stuff like 1. Help a local with a chore. 2. Take a nap in a cap 3. Arrive like a Hollywood star. 4. Make quiet haunting noises for ten minutes. 5. Trade an item from your home town with another guest. 6. Bring a copy of your favourite book. 7. Hide something beautiful in the library. 8. Compare a staff person to a favourite relative as a compliment. 9. Trade up a tiny item at least five times. 10. Buy a thimble or a spoon in the town. 11. Get one pant leg hemmed. 12. Talk about your favourite sports team, musical performer and pet without making specifically clear who/what they are definitely not naming them. 13. Use the phrase “. “ten times in an hour in the coffee break room. 14. Bring a packet of seeds for the garden. 15. Order a crepe at a local spot and eat it in a spiral. Have a coffee and turn the cup half way round to a new spot every time you set your lips to it. Pretend it never happened answer with a question if you are asked about it. 16. Somehow work the phrases “I’ve been eating yoghurt all my life”, “teasy as a bag of badgers after bangin”, “you well may be right”. 17. Sleep one night with one sock on, wearing someone else’s shirt. 18. Carefully use a map of the convent and pretend to look for treasure or the “object to which the ghost is bound” for 20 minutes a day for the duration of a stay. Make many indecipherable notes on the map. 19. Write yourself as an npc character set on the convent with certain years to be used in a time shifting dnd adventure. 20. Recommend something local to another guest. 21. Talk about an electrical outlet or bit of the building with Trekkie level knowledge- “oh yes I’m just taking a photograph of the wall concealing the flue for the missing fire place in episode ??? At minute 17:23-21:34, oh to see it with my own eyes! (Begins to weep overcome with emotion) I’ll never forget watching billy Simon and yannis, the camera was just here…” That kind of thing. Usually at camps in Canada it’s about canoeing, silly forest fun, or going in to town and bring a harmless idiot.
Billy, this is you and Gwendolyn's venture, us watchers are along for the ride. My joy comes from watching the beautiful restoration and I believe watcher's opinions of what the outcome will be for the convent are irrelevant and best not shared. Crack On!!
What a heartfelt conversation you have gifted us with. Thank you for the update. I watch every vlog and continue to be amazed at who you are as a wonderful gifted person and how much you give back to so many people each and every day. In addition you value beautiful buildings and history and work so hard to bring back life to lost forgotten places. What a special,person you are Billy.
Thx Billy for clarifying future plans, inquiring minds want to know lol I am somewhat all over the place binge watching and playing catch up with all the vids of renos... from work on your gorgeous chateau, to the convent to your brothers channel as well. I am a bit obsessed with DIY in France and watch so many others as well. Appreciate you filling us in, although, it probably feels a bit repetitive for you. I have enjoyed the journey and all the shenanigans ya all get up to! 😂 Thx for sharing your and your families journeys with us! ❤
Whatever use of the convent will be, I am sure it will be amazing and we are along for a bit of the ride, so thank you for that 🙏❤️ I am sorry for not catching the “never gonna use the kitchen joke” at first. You are doing a cracking job and are are great project manager as well as craftsman ❤️ Crack on and we will see you tomorrow of course 😊💪
I appreciate your explanations, but I think what’s so incredible about the convent is that there are so many options - and you are flexible enough to make anything happen with it!
I love love the work being done in the Convent and getting to see all involved. Its fascinating to see this old girl being bought back in such splendour. Billy i love the way you speak, such a gentleman. Crack on ❤
Not sure if I'd be willing to stay just for the sake of staying/retreat, HOWEVER, knowing that the convent is haunted by spirits, now that's a game changer. Being a psychic/empath, I'd love to visit in the near future. Count me in.
So awesome to see the progress! But I cannot keep my opinion to myself: as a homeowners claims adjuster, I feel it is rather dangerous to have the plug outlet right below the cold water inlet. I know you said they don't leak...but still... what if it does? Things can go wrong...
You bring the history back to life. Your efforts and the result is very inspiring!🛠☺👍 I hope more and more people will appreciate history, also thanks to your channel!💖
I have to say my husband asks me who am I talking to... well I am talking to you and your crew. With that being said I do not try to give you my opinion because it is your wonderful journey and we all need to be thankful that you are letting us watch!
Billy where you put the water connections for the hub to hangout . You have an electrical plug to have multiple outlets,I hope you have it on a GFCI circuit breaker. ⚡️
May be silly, but I think the convent was waiting to see how you treated it. You have given it back such dignity and care - I wouldn’t worry too much about negative events. They may be curious, but I would suspect - quite pleased.
Billy thank you for posting a video today. I'm so grateful for your channel. I love remodels and since i can no longer do that sort of thing myself, i get my "fix" from watching it on RUclips. I would never question your intention with any of your properties. Im just here to support and enjoy! Retreats sounds amazing to me. You go, Gwen. A woman after my heart. P.s. thanks for the weekend video.
There are a whole lot of negative or nosey comments on here. I just want to say I enjoy every minute of every vlog! No complaints from us, just love and appreciation that you share your amazing lives with us 🖤
Please let us see the finished product at your grandparents house, you have been blessed with the best employees, I think everything you do is beautiful! Lindag USA
Hi! Very satisfying seeing the perfect fit of the sink cabinet, Billy. 👍 Since the beginning of this convent renovation, I always imagined so many ways in which it could be used. It is such a special and unique space, so it makes complete sense that it can have an immediate purpose, even multiple purposes at once, and live on and evolve for others to come. 🙏
You are doing an amazing job with the convent. Whoever takes it on after you will be very lucky, and I hope a responsible person who will preserve what you are trying to do by the book.
I love that island, I would never remove that from that room. I would put seating all around the outside of the room and the island would be where the buffet would go :) The place looks great! Thanks for all the great videos!
I imagine most of the people watching your videos, including me, want to see you do well. And want to see the convent well used. And wonder what your plan for it actually is. I'm in America and, even here, the people of any town, especially a small town, feel connection, ownership, and appreciation of their historic buildings. That convent/hospital has belonged to the people of Ernée for several hundred years, so undoubtedly, the locals also want to see the property well used and they must surely have some desire to benefit from whatever use that ends up being. With a building and grounds that big and that significant to the area, it would probably be worth your time to explore local feelings about it, if you haven't already. That might give you more clarity about your vision for the place, and possibly more support from the locals, as well. If, as you say, you plan on keeping it then those relationships are deeply important. Best of luck.
Smart plan for the now kitchen. Keeping your options open is always smart! It's hard to visualize how best the property can be utilized so leave room for growth and change. I absolutely love that island so I'd hope you'd find another great location for it. It's an exciting transformation. As always, thanks for taking us on this journey with you. Cheers 💗
Going to soil us with these weekend episodes! 😊😊😊 Echoing others … it’s your project to do with as you want. I admire your passion for this project. Whatever you make of it.
It would be neat, to get someone to play the organ, open the street side doors, and invite the locals in to see the progress for an hour. Maybe for Easter Season.
Billy, this project is yours to do as you will. We the viewer or even the patrons are here to watch, enjoy and hope, You have a knack for finding some of the best hard working semi-professional, I ever seen. Thank you for keeping it real.
Billy has hired on some of the best professional craftsmen that can be had as well. There is nothing semi-pro about Simon, Patrick, Duncan, and a few specialists my mind is gapping on at the moment…they are in demand pros in their specialities.🖤🇨🇦
Billy, its your convent. Those of us "watching" have our own ideas & opinions but in the end..this is your dream and your vision. You guys are doing all the hard work. You do what YOU want to do. In the end, you don't even have to record and share your daily activiites with us if you don't want to. I'm grateful to be able to watch your journey to bringing this place back to life. So thank you!!! Now, crack on as you say.
Well said. Completely agree!
Or....deconstruct to reconstruct.
Well said.❤
Just love watching your videos and your humour. Don't worry what folks say! ❤
If he didn't record and post his activities, he probably wouldn't have the money to fix up the convent. Part of the reason I watch and "like" almost every day is to contribute to their ad revenue.
This is your vision,not ours. We just enjoy watching the process. I love it.
I agree its so kind of Billy to do all the filming and share, I'm grateful just to watch and enjoy.
@@JuSuttonyou’re aware that the way this project is financed, is trough RUclips. RUclips is his business, we must watch it for him to get paid. Which is great ofcourse! So nice castles and projects like these can get restored! Which is important since new ways of building have no warmth and aesthetic to it anymore.
I love that you and Gwendolyn are following your hearts and intuition on this project. Retreats in France are sought after, and would be a much better investment than a hotel if you can bring in steady groups of people. Hotels struggle, especially in areas outside of large cities. You have been spot on so far in the development of your investment in the Convent. ❤
I love this idea! I routinely go on “retreat weeks” for my craft, and doing so in an inspiring location is a biggie.
Enjoying summers in France can be challenge finding lodging, especially if the group is a small entourage. I can see many venues for the property, even a location for workshops, weddings, and gatherings.
I sensed all along the Convent would be a wonderful retreat . 😊
Very unique.
As an American, every time I see electrical outlets anywhere near plumbing (let alone below it) my knee-jerk is to scream, lol.
Billy, I get your humour. We call it dry. You really get a sense of it when you're with Ryan. I love it.
Exactly, dry British humour often doesn’t translate in the USA, although many there do get it, there will always be some whose heads it goes over…it’s okay. You are what used to be called “the straight man” in comedic duos, you are the fulcrum that makes something funny. The interchange between you and Ryan epitomizes the combination of a “straight Man” and a “funny man” or (fool). Certain kinds of humour require both, but each has the ability to bring humour in the absence of their opposite.🖤🇨🇦
Ppl need to watch Monty Python, then they’ll get it. Love British humor!
No matter what the convent is used for, it’s a gorgeous building, and your doing a fabulous job of bringing it back to life, well done.
Billy, as people are saying a lot these days "YOU DO YOU." and don't worry about the ones who want to get in your business. This is my favorite RUclips site. Enjoy every minute as you crack on.
The kitchen is a magnet, to draw people in for a coffee/tea. Have a little nook, a table with a few chairs for people to chat. As my late mother has said, "the kitchen is the heart of the home". ❤
I AGREE that a little bistro-type nook (small round table with two chairs?) would be a winner for the kitchen. Perhaps in front of the fireplace?
@@Lucy-v9n Around table with 3 or 4 chairs. Also, the island will draw people for conversations, with a drink in hand😊
The table should be large like those in Pain Quotidian in the states. People love joining others.
@suzannestubbins : agreed, the Island would make a great two sided breakfast buffet/bar. And the side countertops can be used to cook and stage the breakfast bar food.
I Can't wait to see Michael's works start in the Chappel Ceiling & the Restoration there along With Removing the Blocked windows to let the Light Back in there as well !!! Yet the Kitchen looks Fantastic ,the Hallway is taking shape & the New Library is well on its way !!!
Warmest Regards from the Sunshine State of Florida 🇺🇲🌅🌞☀️🏝️
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Your convent. Your choice. Thanks for sharing with us. 💕🙏🏻🇨🇦
I don’t doubt you about the building having a “soul” of its own. I’m sure it is happy. You are breathing new life & possibilities with your renovation.💯💚
Billy we love all of you at the convent and respect your decisions 100%. I’m so appreciative that you share your journey with us all over the world.
I see it as a Spa with beautiful zen gardens. And for those like me a place of Godliness!
I love it!
spa is a great idea, it’s one of the requirements gwen wants me to do.
With all the space, it could be a hotel, a spa, and a retreat center all in one. If you don't want to run a hotel, I'm sure someone would!
@@ThePethericks and I would keep it small as to be easy to manage and fun, not like work. You need to enjoy all your hard work.
@@ThePethericksIt's a magnificent place, full of stories in every stone on the floor and walls, atmosphere, personality, tranquil. Her work brings together charming people and I even learned from Janice that she spoke little and learned everything, valuing each lesson that was offered to them. It was beautiful to see the blossoming of so many people, to see her father teach Janice how to drive and equipment to know how to use when he retires (her father Billy's words). Everything is beautiful, the community effort to bring the organ and set it up in the chapel, in short, many things that mark our lives, even if just watching the videos. The convent is yours, you choose what to do, don't let intrusive comments disturb you. This convent can have a thousand and one uses: the chapel can be a venue for music concerts, whether occasional or with a fixed schedule; the convent can be a convention center for art, companies, academics, etc.; outdoor spaces can be transformed somewhere into sensory gardens; some external areas such as enclosed greenhouses can be used as space for gardening classes, ceramics classes, etc.; spaces such as the wonderful kitchen can be used for family get-togethers (the kind that brings together several generations from different countries from time to time); cooking classes, whether confectionery or another area with a fixed or periodic schedule, in short. I would write a book about the possibilities and potential of your beautiful convent. But you decide what you want to do. I love antiques, even if I don't own them, I'm happy to know that there is someone like you who is the true keeper.
Amazing all you do. Be happy. Great job! ❤
My dear friend, no explanations necessary! I’ve watched the care with which you treat both people and the convent. That can’t be faked. I am absolutely certain that each future decision you make (one that you stick with or decide to reconsider) will be made with that same care. Thank you for sharing your dream with us.
Dry humor is an artform to some. Don't lose it Billy, it's a great attribute. I think the majority of us are here and have been since the beginning due to your affable nature and your amazing families abilities. Bravo!
You're right! Billy's sense of humor adds to the day's happenings! Every once in a while I see Simon, Yanis and Rick join in with a wink, smile, laugh, or thumbs up. It's great to be in a work place with some levity added into the hard work.
Who wouldn't want to come there to stay once it is complete? Retreats are a marvelous idea especially once the gardens are renovated. There is also the possibility of having groups that seek workshops in music, cooking classes, gardening and even historic renovation! Not to mention paranormal investigations. You are doing an excellent job. Your selection of materials is perfect for the convent as well as your renovation plans!
i'm ready to come and stay 😀
To be a kitchen or not to be a kitchen, that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the convent to suffer
the slings and arrows of outrageous renovation, or to take tools against a sea of troubles, and by opposing end them: to work, to renovate no more; and by renovation, to say we finish the heart-ache, and the thousand natural shocks that the convent is heir to?
Well done. Quite the poetic statement
Brilliant! 👍
Wow well said … beautiful
Awesome ❤
Excellent!
Your humor is fine - it is viewers that don’t get it. You’re building your business. You don’t owe us details of costs or use nor do you have to have it done tomorrow. We just need to enjoy the journey. I for one appreciate you sharing with us. I love learning new building styles through the centuries. I love the care you are putting into this old historic building. I hope you can let the negative Ned’s and Nellie’s not get to you. TFS
Yes, some unhappy person always has to try and put 2 cents worth into what is basically not their business - it's entertainment folks and be happy we get to share his journey.. He's no dummy - he's brilliant !!
You shouldn't feel you need to explain yourself, fans that watch all of your videos will have heard you talk about all this before. It's up to you and gwendoline what you decide to do with the place. Have a great evening and I'm looking forward to tomorrow's video.
Thank you Billy for your amazing patience with folks explaining all the details again. Folks shouldn't be bothering about what the Convent is going to be, who knows... its just evolving as you transform it into a number of beautiful spaces. Very well done to all.
Love Gwen's retreat ideas! Hope when you are ready to tie the knot you have the ceremony in the beautiful chapel! 🥰
I actually think the room with the other fireplace would be a great event/dinning space. It's close to the chapel for future weddings and near where a commercial/catering kitchen would go. Just do the floors, walls, and ceiling and leave it as flex space, adding tables when needed.
I love watching your videos. Dang master gardener groups could come and retreat while developing gardens both flower and veg. Arborist could come teach students while restoring the trees cooking classes the lists are endless. Just carry on your work ethic is rare and admirable. I really love how you support and help others such as the moons. I always watch the moons and ryan and it all started with you. Is your granddad your mother's father or your dads?
I remember watching my dad fitting copper pipes and having to solder every joint. Ah, the bad old days! No crimping back then.
copper is far superior! but now about 4x more expensive than this method with the price of copper pipe
@@ThePethericksI love copper pipe, but yes, it has gone through the roof in price. This new system looks simple and easy, and for the price differential…well worth it.🖤🇨🇦
Awesome job! The kitchen could also be used for Cooking Retreats. You could hire a chef to teach people to cook some sort of fancy Gourmet meals.
I was thinking the same thing the other day. A guest chef doing small classes would have plenty of space to work in the kitchen, and in a country famous for its cuisine, I am sure there would be some amazing chefs willing to come do a "culinary retreat" experience.
Unfortunately there needs to be multiple ovens/ranges available as well as the provided counter space and lots of task lighting at each station.
@@kathrynwitte3398 I saw one renovation show where the chef had a set up very much like this kitchen at his house and taught small classes with weekend guests learning basic techniques. It was actually a smaller kitchen than this one.
@@kathrynwitte3398Not always…my Brother and his Wife took a course on making pasta in Italy. Each student worked around a centre island, like Billy put in. They had the opportunity to cook it on a range not dissimilar to the one Billy bought. In other cultures, each student made one dish for a period feast…again they worked around a large island, and there were assistants to guide the cooking process. It can be done without looking like a home economics classroom.🖤🇨🇦
Leave cameras running upstairs on another channel. I’m sure many of us would watch. ❤ Looking for ghosties.
Slow TV with ghosts.. 😊
I'd definitely watch
Brilliant idea 💡
Live cams!!! I would love to watch them!😍😍😍 Little haunting is not bad for hotel. It would just add some charm.😘
A channel like Nuke's top 5 would love to show/boost any footage Billy manages to get
I honestly don't think your Convent is haunted, more like sad and lonely. What you've done so far is so beautiful. I think the more you get done and the more people that are there the more life comes back to the convent the happier it'll be.
Billy I think it is just the past nuns checking in on all the amazing and beautiful work you are doing to the lovely convent. ❤ Keep up the fabulous work you all are doing! I am so excited to see all the new changes you are doing and I am super excited for the library 😊
People coming to the library can have a cup of tea, a bisquit, croissant. Read a book. Can’t wait Billy!❤❤❤
You’re thinking of movie nuns. Real nuns would scold him for believing in ghosts 😂
Thanks for sharing your plans….great to know where you (and we as followers) are headed! You do so many videos it’s not a surprise that information like this might have been missed by us if you have mentioned it before
Have some ghost hunters do a retreat, and they can check out those areas you don’t like to go into. Maybe they can figure out if any spirits are hanging around!
Billy. Hello from Ohio. You need to do what works for you and your family. It is no ones decision but yours. I so enjoy your videos. I love all the guys. It's so fun watching all of you work together, have fun together..building life long friendships. I love that everyone is learning new skills that changes their lives as well. Take care. Keep the faith in your visions for the convent. Thanks for sharing.
Billy you have the classic "dry English humor". And your humor is great. It will be fun watching you and Gwen decide what you want the convent to be!
Billy, the kitchen/room could be a "refectory". If it is haunted get it blessed. Have a priest come in and blessed the convent. The more you rehab the building the more it stirs up the energy. We rented an awesome barn for our horses. It was "haunted" we just ignored it. Even the horses and ponies, barn cats picked up on it. Billy, you are too polite! You owe no one explanations about your plans!
Oh Billy, the kitchen would make a great cooking show studio!! Imagine how cool that would be! Also, I enjoy a project as much as you do. Crack on as much as you like! Thank you for sharing it with us!
to me it doesn't matter what you do... it's still a beautiful majestic building. can't think how stunning the garden are going to be. 😊
Love your sense of humor , and the quality of work you and the crew is doing is outstanding thank you.
You can invite a priest to clear the lost souls who haven’t found their way on. We did this in our communities where I lived previously 🙏
Thank you Billy for updating us.....love the ideas and possible plans. Great investment!
Just a note. As a plumber you can buy the exact same parts you attached but with the opposite colour. You have used a cold water fitting with blue as a hot outlet and a red handled fitting for the cold out. You can get the both in other colours.
Billy, WHAT are people like?? Sending you, your family and your varied back-up team, a huge hug and respecting all that you do. It's your money and your life kiddo! We just appreciate the effort you put into sharing it.
I live in rural Ohio. Near me is the second largest shrine of saints relics in the US. It was all beautifully built by German immigrants. When I was a child they tore down the Sisters of the Precious Bloods convent and built a new retreat center for people to stay. Thankfully the chapels, outdoor gardens, stations of the cross, etc are maintained. People come from all over as a pilgrimage. If only there had been a vision to renovate the Sister house as you are doing. I greatly admire your work and vision. Crack On.
How about using it as a Wedding Destination? Got the Chapel, Kitchen, Plenty of Bedrooms, Library, outside grounds - could be epic. Retreat center - Fantastic! I believe the term you are looking for to describe you humor is Dry or Wry. I get it, and love it. As for the spirits, Have it blessed again by the local Priest. Couldn't hurt, eh?
My only concern is the electrical below the water. If there's ever a leak it will drip straight down and on to the electrical.
Billy’s word of the day “Thingys” ❤
Yes! Was having my brunch and nearly got choked laughing hearing Billy say “thingys”😂🤣
I for one knew you were joking about “not using the kitchen” and I think your ideas are spot on and will evolve over time especially as interest from the community comes in to play. People will be drawn to that kitchen it is stunning.
You are doing a wonderful job on the convent and you are giving it a lovely new energy as you work through the rooms.
I appreciate your ‘dry’ sense of humor, Billy and can’t wait to see how the library is going to turn out. I certain you’re going to fill it with lots of wonderful rare books and treasures!
I am green with envy on the library, I have a 3 story Arts and Crafts house in mostly original condition. I also have a rare and specialized library that takes up a room and half of my office next door. I have run out of space to continue building the library, and it breaks my heart. The main library has books around all four walls, with two freestanding shelves to take books from either side, my office has glass fronted bookshelves along one wall and a glass fronted cabinet beside my desk. They hold the rare antiquity books, as well as the hand transcribed and illuminated ones. I would give a lot for the space Billy is designing…sigh.🖤🇨🇦
🤗 You're doing a great job with your renovation of the convent. In fact, you do a great job of everything that you do. People who have been following you for a while appreciate your sense of humour. 🤪😁
Happy Sunday Billy,
That feeling of dread you may experience when you are there is trapped negative energy! Once you renovate the area it will disapate and a new energy will be left behind,all of the wonderful hard working mens energy will be the start of the positivity there!
Love and respect from Canada!!
❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
P.S. love the beautiful Coffee mega machine!
Dear Billy, the convent was consecrated at one time. Just ask the local priest to come and bless the convent. Love to you and your lovely family and your team of talented workmen.
They could use some of the ceremonies etc that our Indigenous people use to get rid of negative spirits & energy, such as lighting a bundle of dried sage & waving it around int he rooms of the convent. You’re doing amazing work & whatever you chose to do with the convent will be the right decision for you & your family. Take car❤️👍🏻🇨🇦
What a great venue it can be. Your designing is really wonderful and you have a gift of visualization. 👏👏
MMMM can't imagine what a cup of coffee or tea will taste like with your new coffee machine. Wouldn't blame people for wanting to hang around in "The Kitchen at the Convent". It's yours and Gwen's place and you can do what you want, we are just the watchers. So, Crack on Billie I am always amazed at how much the Pethericks accomplish!!!
You do what you and ms Gwendolen want to do, your doing a Great job Billy
Well said Billy, I think once all the rooms are done and the passages have natural light it will feel better ❤
I have a large family and so does my husband, we would love a space like the convent to say do a wedding renewal, have space for everyone to stay under the same roof, but an informal kitchen space to get a cup of tea and bring a few snacking bits, but then to have caters for the wedding breakfast etc
I love the way you effortlessly connect those thingies😂
Thingamebobs and whatchamecallits!!
Someone else who speaks my language I have lots of thingies, whatsits & you knows 😂🤣
I've loved your videos this week, you've done really well, solo. You're creating a wonderful space that you and Gwendolyn can be proud of
The island would be a beautiful and functional focal point of a buffet with tables surrounding it. It has loads of storage underneath for all sorts of chaffing dishes and serving platters.
A retreat is an extremely lovely idea. I for one would be first on the waiting list of guests Billy ❤
Absolutely love watching your videos Billy!❤
Super happy to follow your vision on this convent adventure 😊
❤ Just do whatever you like with your wonderful building. Its amazing 😊😊
Everything is being done professionally and it looks great. A dream kitchen. 😊
Billy, the journey is always as beautiful as the outcome. I know you are so busy with the convent chateau and your gangs home. A book needs to be made with the work that has been done at the chateau. Show the artifacts and items you have discovered and CV and pix of each of the craftsmen who have bring the chateau back to life. Use the profits for further work at the convent or pay any costs to restore the gardens. History come to life to share with generations.
Thanks for the update, Billy! I think you are doing a great job renovating the convent. I also think that as things progress you are bound to get new and better ideas. It's great that you are willing to be open to that and flexible to change if that would better serve your purpose. Well done!
Every time you make such beautiful spaces. I think it will be a fantastic place to just unwind, chill out and love the environment inside and out!
Absolutely beautiful work you are doing on the convent
The imagination is endless on what can take place in this extraordinary building
Live to all of you …. Amazing job ❤
Enjoyed your video today as I always do. Watching the doors and drawers being fitted made me have greater appreciation for my own kitchen. I had no idea how much work went into that! I’ll have to be sure to send an extra thank you to my carpenter! I’m glad you’re going to see Edd and Anna! I love it when my RUclipsrs visit each other. Enjoy your time. 2:11
Whatever use the kitchen evolves to, it will always be a fantastically beautiful space. I will never forget with what care and dedication you placed every tile in that huge floor. The whole complex is a testament to the labors of love of the fabulous Crack On Team.
So many possibilities for the future use of the convent. You started adding value and saving it the day you bought it and took out that tree that was growing next to the building just inside the gate. It hope I can one day travel to France and experience spending time there in whatever form it takes on.
Greetings from New Zealand. Love your work. The convent could make a great one stop wedding venue. You have the chapel, accommodation in progress, plenty of room for a reception, place for a commercial kitchen, great photo opportunities etc etc. ....... I do find myself telling myself to " crack on" when there's a task at hand, your positive vibe is contagious!! I wish you well with your endeavours.
You can have lots of new ideas and look forward to the future. Maybe you could have small conferences and company training or seminars. As long as you have parking, bathrooms, food prep areas, and seating, you have many things to offer others. Eventually, you will add bedrooms and common areas.
Thank you Billy! Love you, your videos and your filming! Great job on everything!
You could do all kinds of things, murder mystery weekends, cooking courses, painting courses, art classes, there's literally loads your convent can offer x
Folks are likely setting aside money already on the hope to visit a place where they know each lock of paint every peg and tile and watched it all go in.
People working from home can also work on a retreat there, a cell for them, set up comfy, with some nearby activities would be lovely, work places or conferences, it would inject some income into the broader community.
Have collectible experiences- camps here in Canada often have lists of challenges folks can work through each summer along with the regular programming.
Stuff like
1. Help a local with a chore.
2. Take a nap in a cap
3. Arrive like a Hollywood star.
4. Make quiet haunting noises for ten minutes.
5. Trade an item from your home town with another guest.
6. Bring a copy of your favourite book.
7. Hide something beautiful in the library.
8. Compare a staff person to a favourite relative as a compliment.
9. Trade up a tiny item at least five times.
10. Buy a thimble or a spoon in the town.
11. Get one pant leg hemmed.
12. Talk about your favourite sports team, musical performer and pet without making specifically clear who/what they are definitely not naming them.
13. Use the phrase “. “ten times in an hour in the coffee break room.
14. Bring a packet of seeds for the garden.
15. Order a crepe at a local spot and eat it in a spiral. Have a coffee and turn the cup half way round to a new spot every time you set your lips to it. Pretend it never happened answer with a question if you are asked about it.
16. Somehow work the phrases “I’ve been eating yoghurt all my life”, “teasy as a bag of badgers after bangin”, “you well may be right”.
17. Sleep one night with one sock on, wearing someone else’s shirt.
18. Carefully use a map of the convent and pretend to look for treasure or the “object to which the ghost is bound” for 20 minutes a day for the duration of a stay. Make many indecipherable notes on the map.
19. Write yourself as an npc character set on the convent with certain years to be used in a time shifting dnd adventure.
20. Recommend something local to another guest.
21. Talk about an electrical outlet or bit of the building with Trekkie level knowledge- “oh yes I’m just taking a photograph of the wall concealing the flue for the missing fire place in episode ??? At minute 17:23-21:34, oh to see it with my own eyes! (Begins to weep overcome with emotion) I’ll never forget watching billy Simon and yannis, the camera was just here…”
That kind of thing. Usually at camps in Canada it’s about canoeing, silly forest fun, or going in to town and bring a harmless idiot.
Billy, this is you and Gwendolyn's venture, us watchers are along for the ride. My joy comes from watching the beautiful restoration and I believe watcher's opinions of what the outcome will be for the convent are irrelevant and best not shared. Crack On!!
What a heartfelt conversation you have gifted us with. Thank you for the update. I watch every vlog and continue to be amazed at who you are as a wonderful gifted person and how much you give back to so many people each and every day. In addition you value beautiful buildings and history and work so hard to bring back life to lost forgotten places. What a special,person you are Billy.
You do you lol, you’re the one who bought it, not the viewers. Love the way everything is turning out. You have impeccable taste. ❤❤
Thx Billy for clarifying future plans, inquiring minds want to know lol I am somewhat all over the place binge watching and playing catch up with all the vids of renos... from work on your gorgeous chateau, to the convent to your brothers channel as well. I am a bit obsessed with DIY in France and watch so many others as well. Appreciate you filling us in, although, it probably feels a bit repetitive for you. I have enjoyed the journey and all the shenanigans ya all get up to! 😂 Thx for sharing your and your families journeys with us! ❤
I could see the kitchen being a great place for cooking classes if the covent becomes a hotel or retreat.
Whatever use of the convent will be, I am sure it will be amazing and we are along for a bit of the ride, so thank you for that 🙏❤️ I am sorry for not catching the “never gonna use the kitchen joke” at first. You are doing a cracking job and are are great project manager as well as craftsman ❤️ Crack on and we will see you tomorrow of course 😊💪
I appreciate your explanations, but I think what’s so incredible about the convent is that there are so many options - and you are flexible enough to make anything happen with it!
I love love the work being done in the Convent and getting to see all involved. Its fascinating to see this old girl being bought back in such splendour.
Billy i love the way you speak, such a gentleman.
Crack on ❤
The Spirits at the convent are there to protect. They will never harm you Billy. Maybe 😇
Your vision for the convent is amazing look forward to viewing ❤
I wouldn't mind a ghost stories video, with all the people that have had strange experiences while working!
Not sure if I'd be willing to stay just for the sake of staying/retreat, HOWEVER, knowing that the convent is haunted by spirits, now that's a game changer. Being a psychic/empath, I'd love to visit in the near future. Count me in.
So awesome to see the progress! But I cannot keep my opinion to myself: as a homeowners claims adjuster, I feel it is rather dangerous to have the plug outlet right below the cold water inlet. I know you said they don't leak...but still... what if it does? Things can go wrong...
You bring the history back to life. Your efforts and the result is very inspiring!🛠☺👍
I hope more and more people will appreciate history, also thanks to your channel!💖
I have to say my husband asks me who am I talking to... well I am talking to you and your crew. With that being said I do not try to give you my opinion because it is your wonderful journey and we all need to be thankful that you are letting us watch!
Billy where you put the water connections for the hub to hangout . You have an electrical plug to have multiple outlets,I hope you have it on a GFCI circuit breaker. ⚡️
May be silly, but I think the convent was waiting to see how you treated it. You have given it back such dignity and care - I wouldn’t worry too much about negative events. They may be curious, but I would suspect - quite pleased.
Billy thank you for posting a video today. I'm so grateful for your channel. I love remodels and since i can no longer do that sort of thing myself, i get my "fix" from watching it on RUclips. I would never question your intention with any of your properties. Im just here to support and enjoy! Retreats sounds amazing to me. You go, Gwen. A woman after my heart. P.s. thanks for the weekend video.
There are a whole lot of negative or nosey comments on here. I just want to say I enjoy every minute of every vlog! No complaints from us, just love and appreciation that you share your amazing lives with us 🖤
Those kitchen counters would be great for a quilters retreat! They could spread the fabric on them without any worries!
My thought exactly! Any fabric stores near by?
Please let us see the finished product at your grandparents house, you have been blessed with the best employees, I think everything you do is beautiful! Lindag USA
Hi! Very satisfying seeing the perfect fit of the sink cabinet, Billy. 👍 Since the beginning of this convent renovation, I always imagined so many ways in which it could be used. It is such a special and unique space, so it makes complete sense that it can have an immediate purpose, even multiple purposes at once, and live on and evolve for others to come. 🙏
You are doing an amazing job with the convent. Whoever takes it on after you will be very lucky, and I hope a responsible person who will preserve what you are trying to do by the book.
I love that island, I would never remove that from that room. I would put seating all around the outside of the room and the island would be where the buffet would go :) The place looks great! Thanks for all the great videos!
I imagine most of the people watching your videos, including me, want to see you do well. And want to see the convent well used. And wonder what your plan for it actually is.
I'm in America and, even here, the people of any town, especially a small town, feel connection, ownership, and appreciation of their historic buildings. That convent/hospital has belonged to the people of Ernée for several hundred years, so undoubtedly, the locals also want to see the property well used and they must surely have some desire to benefit from whatever use that ends up being.
With a building and grounds that big and that significant to the area, it would probably be worth your time to explore local feelings about it, if you haven't already. That might give you more clarity about your vision for the place, and possibly more support from the locals, as well. If, as you say, you plan on keeping it then those relationships are deeply important.
Best of luck.
Smart plan for the now kitchen. Keeping your options open is always smart! It's hard to visualize how best the property can be utilized so leave room for growth and change. I absolutely love that island so I'd hope you'd find another great location for it. It's an exciting transformation. As always, thanks for taking us on this journey with you. Cheers 💗
💚into the future
Going to soil us with these weekend episodes! 😊😊😊 Echoing others … it’s your project to do with as you want. I admire your passion for this project. Whatever you make of it.
It would be neat, to get someone to play the organ, open the street side doors, and invite the locals in to see the progress for an hour. Maybe for Easter Season.
Billy, this project is yours to do as you will. We the viewer or even the patrons are here to watch, enjoy and hope, You have a knack for finding some of the best hard working semi-professional, I ever seen. Thank you for keeping it real.
Billy has hired on some of the best professional craftsmen that can be had as well. There is nothing semi-pro about Simon, Patrick, Duncan, and a few specialists my mind is gapping on at the moment…they are in demand pros in their specialities.🖤🇨🇦