Talk about a labor of love! I am watching these videos from oldest to newest. I can't wait to see what the convent looks like in the Spring of 2024 (where we are now in time).
What makes the Magnificent Pethericks so magnificent? You weren’t there 20 minutes and you courageously slayed The Offending Tree and the Gatekeeper Brambles and cleared part of the Sacred Path. This is like a classic adventure story!!!! I’m so here for it!!! Congratulations Billy and Gwen!!!
Congratulations! I love seeing the past beauty of the property starting to show itself! Lots of hard work ahead of you, but you are not afraid of hard work!
I love that you are including history about the convent. That really elevates your channel from renovation to historical restoration. Ernest is so adorable! 😊❤️🎶🌸🌻🌺🙏🇨🇦
Ernee, France (1819-2010) In 1819, a community of Hospitallers Canonesses of Saint Augustine, who had administered the local hospital in Ernee for approximately 200 years, was reduced to a small number of aging sisters. The Bishop suggested that this congregation become affiliated with the Hospitallers of Saint Joseph in Laval. This affiliation agreement was signed on May 24, 1819. As of this date, the RHSJ served the Ernee Hospital, their community being close to the hospital which was a public institution. The dilapidated state of this hospital forced the city to face a new construction which was completed in 1963. This new hospital is located on Paris Avenue, a few miles from the former hospital. This meant that the community of Sisters would be constituted in two groups, namely, the hospital community and the nursing home community which was close to the RHSJ convent. The Sisters pursued their activities at the hospital until 1986. One RHSJ was responsible for pastoral services until 2003. In 1975, following the construction of the new hospital in Laval, only eight Hospitallers served in this hospital. The Sisters of Laval joined the Ernee community then at a later date,1983-1985, the Sisters of La Fleche and Bauge joined this community which was designated as a community for senior Sisters. Aging and health of the Sisters, too much community space for the small number of Sisters were prime reasons for the Congregation to decide to close this convent/house in 2010. The Sisters pursued their social and pastoral apostolic services until the very end.
Idea, set a camera up on roof or in courtyard & daily take one picture from that location of the full court. Then when courtyard is done you can put a montage together of its progress. Then you don’t have to go back and search video and then put a montage together. So exciting to watch you put things right at the convent hospital. Thanks again for sharing.
Ooo, my fingers are itching to help clear the courtyard and garden. It was nice seeing Gwen helping. I think you are such a lovely couple. The excitement on your face, Billy! I just can't wait to see what you get up to. Congratulations!
My favorite part of the convent is the chapel by non. I get a strong feeling of serenity. I lived my first eight years In a convent with the sisters of Saint Frances of Asise. I'm old now, but my love for chapels have remained.💕🙏
WOW! What a difference with those pesky trees gone. The garden is just enormous. You're definitely going to need some help. The paving stones you cleared in the courtyard are really nice. I'm so excited to see you work on this place. After seeing all that your family has accomplished at the chateau, the convent is in the most capable hands. Enjoy your family time and get some rest. You're definitely going to need it. 💖💗💕
Who would have thought there was so much brick work under the weeds...it will make a beautiful patio. The condition of the building is just amazing. I look forward to watching the restoration. Y'all have a Blessed day.
Wow the Pethericks buy a place and hit the ground running. Love to see that. Getting that giant shrub/tree out of the way made a huge difference. Had to laugh, you didn't get to do it yourself, but Dad Mick came to the rescue again and it was outta there. Lol. So nice to see Gwen and the boys. What a new adventure for them also. So many things to explore. God bless your family.
I'm amazed at the size it looks so much more bigger from the back and the garden much bigger than I thought it's just gorgeous can't wait for the full tour 😀
Yerrrrrr your in…..!!! 👍🏻Loads of work ahead for you now & your family but I recon that it’s more your baby Billy, I’ll look forward to the fab transformation that you’ll do on this beautiful building 💪🏻 nice one dude 🥰🥰🥰 X
Congratulations, Billy and Gwen, on finally taking possession of the convent. I'm sure you're really excited! Removing that tree made a huge difference. Your dad is a treasure. His advice and help will be invaluable with all the work ahead of you.
Congratulations Billy and Gwendolyn! I love that ya'll got right to clearing the courtyard after getting the keys! Looking forward to next weeks vlog already! Crack on Billy!
Hi! I must say that when you opened that door which took you 20 minutes. It's as if you were entering the magic garden l'm sure y'all have seen the movie. Stay blessed, Stay safe and congratulations.
Oh my goodness I am so eager to see the whole place AND all that you and Gwen do with it. The garden area is exciting. I hope that your neighbor is a good partner in restoring its beauty.
Yes, I am the self-sustaining type. When do you plan on gardening? Looks as if it wouldn't HAVE to be just in the designated area, and flowers! You're going to need some flowers and greenhouse? BTW, is there a smokehouse? Many congratulations to the family!
OmG! All those Keys he heeee. Quite moving to watch these Trees being fiiiiinally cut off! almost Ecstatic ; )) ....watching Gwendoline, the Kids and you Billy in this overgrown Garden behind the Convent..., feels like seeing live the garden of sleeping Beauty. A pathway appears already in place! Your so fast a worker and determined Billy. Interesting to hear about the Church and the Nun's. We have a 'Hôtel Saint Augustines' here in Quebec. An old monastery which today it is turned in to a Hotel. The rooms look like from 'the olden times' but with a touch of class, 'sober' but charming. It is called 'Hotellerie d'experience au Monastère des Augustines'. Great to see you today, and lovely to see you next week ; )
I really can’t add anything to all of these comments. All I can say is how excited I am of all the upcoming content! No matter how often you put out a video, I’m there! ❤️😊
I absolutely love this property!!! So many possibilities, a dream space to keep you all busy for years. I'm still hoping for an art studio for Michael, quilt retreats, a tea room and a space for Sherrie's craft classes!!! I'm in!!!😊❤ Good luck with everything!!
So happy for you!! It was great getting to watch that tree come down, Bush cleared from gate & all those weeds and grass cleared off the beautiful cobbles in the courtyard. So looking forward to seeing that area returned to its glory. I wish I could help Gwen pick off that awful ivy. What better endeavor could there be, then restoring GOD's House. The history you shared with us, is truly amazing!
BRICKO should SPONSOR future videos. As you are there hours and off to BRICKO. Billy is the best even at lock picking. Look forward to the continuing series following the ups and downs along the way breathing new life into this wonderful building and gardens.
So grand to see you back! And with keys in hand! It's going to be a lovely project to follow you on, I love watching you and yours work.If I weren't so old (71) I'd definitely think of moving here into one of your apartments! One can dream, right?
@@andrewjohnston9115 I agree, wouldn't it be a lovely home for elders to garden & have a nursery so the elders could help look after our youth & teach them to garden etc...
Opening the gates was like watching Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory open for the first time in ages and ages. Lovely Gwen and Billy and Pethericks. A really nice building or set of buildings. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations to both of you. For your forward thinking on the renovation and restoration of this site. Many, many days of hard work to follow, but I know that Billy the Busy Bee and his Lady Gwen will overcome the obstacles. Looking forward to watching this story in the years to come.
What a beautiful property your wife is amazing and not enough is said her, and if it wasn’t for Gwendoline you would not have what you have , a big 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 to her and her family for leavings legacy for the next generation and she is lucky 🍀 the Pethericks are the best at all DIY projects . Love to all the Pethericks xxx
Oh my life, what a place that is! The potential is huge but there also is a lifetimes worth of work to do. Really looking forward to watching this one. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations Gwen and Billy, this adventure is so exciting. I will be following the restoration with great pleasure. Thanks Billy for the great weekly🙏🏻❤️
As an American in southern California, very few things around me are more than 100 years old. Its great to see something with such history being brought back to life. Well done!
Looking forward to the process with this one it’s an enormous building, can’t wait to see what your plans are x lol marie Antionette still had her head
Can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you and they family do with this project. The French are very lucky that you and others came in to their country and started saving/restoring all these old historical building.
Yes, it's a good thing that foreign people invest in French patrimony. Of course most of this patrimony is restored and maintained by French people but there are so much monuments, châteaux and others buildings in France to restore so the task is infinite.
From following this entire project from purchase to present I imagine, if it could, the Convent would be smiling with joy and so happy to be loved again.
Good luck with the place mate! Lot of work ahead! Cheers! Thomas! P.S. the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, MN, was originally founded by an order of Catholic nuns and the Mayo brothers, and their Dad, all doctors!
You certainly didn’t waste any time getting started ,this is going to be a fascinating project it will keep us all enthralled for years I shall be looking forward to seeing your progress over time thanks Billy and Gwen
This is going to be an exciting project to watch, or should I say "massive project" , I do have to say I will miss the daily vlogs, it been a highlight of my day seeing what you're up to on a daily basis.
It’s funny. You were talking so seriously about the Order of the Nuns, said, “ that was when Marie Antoinette still had her head”, had me laughing. Good start in the Courtyard, especially shoveling off the brick work walkway. I have to say, that was a lovely surprise see all that beautiful brick work. Excited to see what you’re gonna do the place, looking forward to next week when you get the tour. Why do I get so excited with things like this?
YOU GET EXCITED BECAUSE HISTORY GOOD OR BAD BELONGS TO ALL OF US. IT HAS BEEN SAID MANY TIMES THAT IF WE DO NOT UNDERSTAND HISTORY, WE ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT OUR MISTAKES. BUT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THAT TRUTH, WE ALSO LEARN WHAT PAST GENERATIONS DID RIGHT WHICH WE CAN BUILD ON GOING FORWARD !
This is the kind of stuff I subscribed for, I love the journey of restoration. And I really love old British architecture, it’s one of my favorite types of architecture.
I guessed with your absence you had got the keys Billy so well done mate and I can't wait to see more. Love the initial bits of work as you get to know the place and start claiming it back from Mother nature 👍🏻
I missed you and your daily vlogs. I suppose I can survive on one or two a week. 😃 OMG! I am so glad to see that “offending” tree removed and the gates opened. It's been bugging me for months. It's such a lovely place and I cannot wait to see what you do. Just cleaning up the gardens will be a massive improvement. The history is interesting. Thank you so much for sharing your life. It's a delight to watch and see the family, too. Hugs from Washington State, USA
you all work so hard, congratulations on your new project, I will be glued to my lap top for the foreseeable to watch how you all transform this magnificent building. good luck to you all xxx
Just fantastic, lots of work to be done. I am sure it will progress well. Thank you for sharing your awesome purchase with us today from Henrico County Virginia
It's good to see the Convent fall into such loving and capable hands. Just the few bits you did with the offending trees and uncovering some of the cobbled walkways in the courtyard made a vast improvement. I can't wait to see all the new things you'll discover as you breath life back into the Convent. Congratulations!
Recent subscriber here. I'm an American so please don't hold that against me.. What a beautiful family you have there! You definitely have your hands full with this project. I hope you are going to compost all that yard debris. I would have a wonderful time on the exterior alone, so I am definitely looking forward to following along with your progress. 😎
This is going to be a long ride, but so interesting, hopefully more history will come to light.. Mick looked very pleased his first job was blitzing that offending tree! And the path looks better already.. and Gwen just takes it all in her stride, lots to do for everyone! Have a great week! 👍🦘
So sad when buildings like this get left to be eaten up by the land. The beautiful architecture left unseen. This is going to be amazing. I can't wait to see what you do with it.
Pleas try and keep a majority of the trees on the inside if you can( if they don't pose a risk it structural damage) I enjoy the idea of having a lush interior courtyard. I really enjoyed the green nature interior painting of the bathroom your wife did in the previous structure, I can't stop thinking about it whenever I watch your videos. Oooohhhhh...... Seeing the exterior and the architecture is..... I love that style.😯🥰🏰 Lockpicking!👜🔓🗝🚪 Ooohh. Green.🌳🌿🍀🍄💐 Who's the St. who keeps watch above the Entrance Gate? Pathways. History!📜📚📖🕯📿🛡⚖♥🏰 See you next week friend! 😄🖐👍
Congratulations Gwen and Billy! This property is a gem that just needs to be polished up to it’s former beauty! Did you ever find out if the local Brocante you were at with Ryan actually had the alter? You said you thought you saw one under a pile of stuff.
Oh my goodness Oh yah made my day Billy Very nice to see beautiful Gwen and the boys.. an mom an dad there... I would had loved to of seen Michael and Mo an Sadie... Hopefully next time yah" I must admit 😉 you were very missed Billy boo .... I can't wait to see all the wonderful things coming up! I wish I was there to give a hand I would tidy up all the outside by Getting all the weeds out and give a clean 👌 an help clean out all the over growing weeds an trees an grass an everywhere else you say needs to be done... an started on! What a wonderful video as usual 👍🤗see you soon Give my best to the family please 💞
Congratulations to you and your family! I couldn’t wait till Sunday to see this video . I love your content y and history and all the hard work you and your family do to restore these wonderful buildings! Your children are so adorable! Congratulations again and “see you on the next video”!!
There is something very satisfying about seeing a courtyard like that being cleared and restored, the cobbles coming back again and the trees out the way. Can't wait to see what you do with the place!
So exciting!! Oh my goodness that garden. It’s like a park😻. Billy I’m so happy that you and Gwen are going to make it nice again. You have so much potential in a place like this. And I think the community at large is going to be happy someone is caring for it again. What an amazing project. 😁
The stonework is magnificent, you can see it was laid by expert masons. The courtyard will be beautiful, there's something comforting about an enclosed space. Perhaps a fountain in the middle?
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Talk about a labor of love! I am watching these videos from oldest to newest. I can't wait to see what the convent looks like in the Spring of 2024 (where we are now in time).
Congratulations...she's beautiful. So happy you're bringing her back to life.
What makes the Magnificent Pethericks so magnificent? You weren’t there 20 minutes and you courageously slayed The Offending Tree and the Gatekeeper Brambles and cleared part of the Sacred Path. This is like a classic adventure story!!!! I’m so here for it!!! Congratulations Billy and Gwen!!!
You could just tell they were waiting for this moment. Lol
I thought the exact same thing; the offensive tree must go NOW!
Congratulations! I love seeing the past beauty of the property starting to show itself! Lots of hard work ahead of you, but you are not afraid of hard work!
I heard the building and grounds give a sigh of relief. Finally receiving love, new life and attention. Bet the nuns are cheering you on.
Yes Billy couldn’t even wait for the chain to cool down 😂😂🔥
Might I suggest that you sort your videos into playlists, one for each property. It makes following along much easier.
What is the name of the place so I can do some research for you please?
NO, if you don’t like it switch to another channel mcwankshaft
@@alexm9718 LOL... I'm watching this video you commented on so spicily... On a 308 video playlist. =^[.]^=
I love that you are including history about the convent. That really elevates your channel from renovation to historical restoration. Ernest is so adorable! 😊❤️🎶🌸🌻🌺🙏🇨🇦
God bless you all we can see that you are going to be care takers of this fabulous project and take it to the next level we wish you the very bestxx
Wonderful idea - a timelapse.
Ernee, France
(1819-2010)
In 1819, a community of Hospitallers Canonesses of Saint Augustine, who had administered the local hospital in Ernee for approximately 200 years, was reduced to a small number of aging sisters. The Bishop suggested that this congregation become affiliated with the Hospitallers of Saint Joseph in Laval. This affiliation agreement was signed on May 24, 1819.
As of this date, the RHSJ served the Ernee Hospital, their community being close to the hospital which was a public institution. The dilapidated state of this hospital forced the city to face a new construction which was completed in 1963. This new hospital is located on Paris Avenue, a few miles from the former hospital. This meant that the community of Sisters would be constituted in two groups, namely, the hospital community and the nursing home community which was close to the RHSJ convent. The Sisters pursued their activities at the hospital until 1986. One RHSJ was responsible for pastoral services until 2003.
In 1975, following the construction of the new hospital in Laval, only eight Hospitallers served in this hospital. The Sisters of Laval joined the Ernee community then at a later date,1983-1985, the Sisters of La Fleche and Bauge joined this community which was designated as a community for senior Sisters.
Aging and health of the Sisters, too much community space for the small number of Sisters were prime reasons for the Congregation to decide to close this convent/house in 2010. The Sisters pursued their social and pastoral apostolic services until the very end.
Idea, set a camera up on roof or in courtyard & daily take one picture from that location of the full court. Then when courtyard is done you can put a montage together of its progress. Then you don’t have to go back and search video and then put a montage together. So exciting to watch you put things right at the convent hospital. Thanks again for sharing.
Great idea 💡
Great idea Monica!
Agreed, great idea.
Brilliant! I'm going to recommend that for Stephanie (The Chateau Diaries) for her new gardens!
Absolutely, super idea! 🙌👏👍
Wonderful building looking forward to your updates and progress 😎 👍👍
Ooo, my fingers are itching to help clear the courtyard and garden. It was nice seeing Gwen helping. I think you are such a lovely couple. The excitement on your face, Billy! I just can't wait to see what you get up to. Congratulations!
Fantastico proyecto felicidades por la compra empezare los videos desde el principio , saludos desde Malaga España
That courtyard is going to be a gem! So happy to see you back, Billy!
My favorite part of the convent is the chapel by non. I get a strong feeling of serenity. I lived my first eight years In a convent with the sisters of Saint Frances of Asise. I'm old now, but my love for chapels have remained.💕🙏
WOW! What a difference with those pesky trees gone. The garden is just enormous. You're definitely going to need some help. The paving stones you cleared in the courtyard are really nice. I'm so excited to see you work on this place. After seeing all that your family has accomplished at the chateau, the convent is in the most capable hands. Enjoy your family time and get some rest. You're definitely going to need it. 💖💗💕
Who would have thought there was so much brick work under the weeds...it will make a beautiful patio. The condition of the building is just amazing. I look forward to watching the restoration. Y'all have a Blessed day.
Good ol’ Dad, the hero to the rescue with his chainsaw.
You worked hard on that path Billy. 👍🏼
Just looking back to your first video, you have made progress that is for sure, what a mess on the outside in the beginning!
Wow the Pethericks buy a place and hit the ground running. Love to see that. Getting that giant shrub/tree out of the way made a huge difference. Had to laugh, you didn't get to do it yourself, but Dad Mick came to the rescue again and it was outta there. Lol. So nice to see Gwen and the boys. What a new adventure for them also. So many things to explore. God bless your family.
Just watching this place come back to Life will be a Grand Adventure. Thank You for sharing it. Can't wait to see the Tour. Blessed Be to You Guys.
This is exciting! I keep imagining a cafe and bakery on the ground level with cafe tables in the cortyard. :D
Roooo la finesse des décors de La Chapelle 😍
I'm amazed at the size it looks so much more bigger from the back and the garden much bigger than I thought it's just gorgeous can't wait for the full tour 😀
Yerrrrrr your in…..!!! 👍🏻Loads of work ahead for you now & your family but I recon that it’s more your baby Billy, I’ll look forward to the fab transformation that you’ll do on this beautiful building 💪🏻 nice one dude 🥰🥰🥰 X
Congratulations, Billy and Gwen, on finally taking possession of the convent. I'm sure you're really excited! Removing that tree made a huge difference. Your dad is a treasure. His advice and help will be invaluable with all the work ahead of you.
Wonderful to see those old pavers visible again.
Congratulations Billy and Gwendolyn! I love that ya'll got right to clearing the courtyard after getting the keys! Looking forward to next weeks vlog already! Crack on Billy!
Congrats fellow family members, from Down Under.
Many Congratulations to you both!!!
Exciting times to come 👍🏻👍🏻😊😊
Hi! I must say that when you opened that door which took you 20 minutes. It's as if you were entering the magic garden l'm sure y'all have seen the movie. Stay blessed, Stay safe and congratulations.
Oh my goodness I am so eager to see the whole place AND all that you and Gwen do with it. The garden area is exciting. I hope that your neighbor is a good partner in restoring its beauty.
Yes, I am the self-sustaining type. When do you plan on gardening? Looks as if it wouldn't HAVE to be just in the designated area, and flowers! You're going to need some flowers and greenhouse? BTW, is there a smokehouse? Many congratulations to the family!
OmG! All those Keys he heeee. Quite moving to watch these Trees being fiiiiinally cut off! almost Ecstatic ; ))
....watching Gwendoline, the Kids and you Billy in this overgrown Garden behind the Convent..., feels like seeing live the garden of sleeping Beauty. A pathway appears already in place! Your so fast a worker and determined Billy. Interesting to hear about the Church and the Nun's. We have a 'Hôtel Saint Augustines' here in Quebec. An old monastery which today it is turned in to a Hotel. The rooms look like from 'the olden times' but with a touch of class, 'sober' but charming. It is called 'Hotellerie d'experience au Monastère des Augustines'. Great to see you today, and lovely to see you next week ; )
I really can’t add anything to all of these comments. All I can say is how excited I am of all the upcoming content! No matter how often you put out a video, I’m there! ❤️😊
Yeeeeesss, Mick! Get rid of that tree. Good job! Congratulations to you, Gwen and the boys!
I absolutely love this property!!! So many possibilities, a dream space to keep you all busy for years. I'm still hoping for an art studio for Michael, quilt retreats, a tea room and a space for Sherrie's craft classes!!! I'm in!!!😊❤ Good luck with everything!!
Wow those steps at 12:50 hidden under the ivy and stuff going out to the rear garden, will be amazing to uncover it all!!
So happy for you!! It was great getting to watch that tree come down, Bush cleared from gate & all those weeds and grass cleared off the beautiful cobbles in the courtyard. So looking forward to seeing that area returned to its glory. I wish I could help Gwen pick off that awful ivy. What better endeavor could there be, then restoring GOD's House. The history you shared with us, is truly amazing!
BRICKO should SPONSOR future videos. As you are there hours and off to BRICKO. Billy is the best even at lock picking. Look forward to the continuing series following the ups and downs along the way breathing new life into this wonderful building and gardens.
So grand to see you back! And with keys in hand! It's going to be a lovely project to follow you on, I love watching you and yours work.If I weren't so old (71) I'd definitely think of moving here into one of your apartments! One can dream, right?
Actually, it would make a terrific sheltered accommodation for retirees, with a shared courtyard for everyone.
@@andrewjohnston9115 I agree, wouldn't it be a lovely home for elders to garden & have a nursery so the elders could help look after our youth & teach them to garden etc...
And here I am overwhelmed cleaning up and organizing my basement today...
This is going to be an epic project . Thanks for taking us along Billy and Gwen ❤
Fascinating. It always amazes me how much work you get done. There is not a lazy bone in your body. Thanks for sharing the process. New mexico, USA
Congratulations Billy on attaining your next wonderful blessed project. To God be the glory!
Opening the gates was like watching Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory open for the first time in ages and ages. Lovely Gwen and Billy and Pethericks. A really nice building or set of buildings. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations to both of you. For your forward thinking on the renovation and restoration of this site. Many, many days of hard work to follow, but I know that Billy the Busy Bee and his Lady Gwen will overcome the obstacles. Looking forward to watching this story in the years to come.
Just removing the tree and bushes made such a difference!!! I can't wait to see all the progress you make in the future!
Really looking forward to seeing what you do with the place! Personally most excited to see what you do with the courtyard!
What a beautiful property your wife is amazing and not enough is said her, and if it wasn’t for Gwendoline you would not have what you have , a big 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 to her and her family for leavings legacy for the next generation and she is lucky 🍀 the Pethericks are the best at all DIY projects . Love to all the Pethericks xxx
Going to be fabulous watching you and Gwen and family breathe new life into this place! 👍
Oh my life, what a place that is! The potential is huge but there also is a lifetimes worth of work to do. Really looking forward to watching this one. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations Gwen and Billy, this adventure is so exciting. I will be following the restoration with great pleasure. Thanks Billy for the great weekly🙏🏻❤️
As an American in southern California, very few things around me are more than 100 years old. Its great to see something with such history being brought back to life. Well done!
As a fellow southern Californian, you might be surprised by how much is more than a century old.
Looking forward to the process with this one it’s an enormous building, can’t wait to see what your plans are x lol marie Antionette still had her head
The garden reminds me of The Secret Garden! My first time to this channel ... it's enchanting!
Can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you and they family do with this project. The French are very lucky that you and others came in to their country and started saving/restoring all these old historical building.
Yes, it's a good thing that foreign people invest in French patrimony. Of course most of this patrimony is restored and maintained by French people but there are so much monuments, châteaux and others buildings in France to restore so the task is infinite.
From following this entire project from purchase to present I imagine, if it could, the Convent would be smiling with joy and so happy to be loved again.
Secretly crossing my fingers that you make two videos a week but you must do what is right for you. I am so excited for this next challenge/adventure!
I'm sure you will bring the old place back to its former glory and beauty with some modern conveniences.
My goodness Billy and Gwen. It’s fantastic. Wishing you all the best with this magnificent project!
Wow I didn’t realise the size of the actual gardens around it! Amazing
Congratulations on getting the keys, looking forward to watching the building come alive again.
Good to see you back too. Xx
Good luck with the place mate! Lot of work ahead! Cheers! Thomas! P.S. the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, MN, was originally founded by an order of Catholic nuns and the Mayo brothers, and their Dad, all doctors!
You certainly didn’t waste any time getting started ,this is going to be a fascinating project it will keep us all enthralled for years I shall be looking forward to seeing your progress over time thanks Billy and Gwen
Wonderful chapel!💟💟💟
This is going to be an exciting project to watch, or should I say "massive project" , I do have to say I will miss the daily vlogs, it been a highlight of my day seeing what you're up to on a daily basis.
Looking forward to watching your work in progress. This is an amazing place.
It’s funny. You were talking so seriously about the Order of the Nuns, said, “ that was when Marie Antoinette still had her head”, had me laughing. Good start in the Courtyard, especially shoveling off the brick work walkway. I have to say, that was a lovely surprise see all that beautiful brick work. Excited to see what you’re gonna do the place, looking forward to next week when you get the tour. Why do I get so excited with things like this?
YOU GET EXCITED BECAUSE HISTORY GOOD OR BAD BELONGS TO ALL OF US. IT HAS BEEN SAID MANY TIMES THAT IF WE DO NOT UNDERSTAND HISTORY, WE ARE DOOMED TO
REPEAT OUR MISTAKES. BUT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THAT TRUTH, WE ALSO LEARN WHAT PAST GENERATIONS DID RIGHT
WHICH WE CAN BUILD ON GOING FORWARD !
Wow fantastic - what a great project!
A very exciting gigantic project, looking forward to seeing how it progresses and the surprises it throws up. Good luck 👍
Billy we missed so Excited for you and Gwen. Love the history of the Convent two hundred yrs is amazing. Excellent video !!!!
Lots of potential. Looking forward to see what plans you have in mind for the new project.
This is the kind of stuff I subscribed for, I love the journey of restoration. And I really love old British architecture, it’s one of my favorite types of architecture.
I guessed with your absence you had got the keys Billy so well done mate and I can't wait to see more.
Love the initial bits of work as you get to know the place and start claiming it back from Mother nature 👍🏻
You are a working maniac. Thanks for being kind. You treat your family and friends so tenderly. They are blessed to have you. Keep up the good work.😎
I missed you and your daily vlogs. I suppose I can survive on one or two a week. 😃 OMG! I am so glad to see that “offending” tree removed and the gates opened. It's been bugging me for months. It's such a lovely place and I cannot wait to see what you do. Just cleaning up the gardens will be a massive improvement. The history is interesting. Thank you so much for sharing your life. It's a delight to watch and see the family, too. Hugs from Washington State, USA
you all work so hard, congratulations on your new project, I will be glued to my lap top for the foreseeable to watch how you all transform this magnificent building. good luck to you all xxx
Thanks for saving another piece of France's history! A big undertaking but you're all up to the task. I'm excited to follow along on this journey.🙂🇨🇦
Just fantastic, lots of work to be done. I am sure it will progress well. Thank you for sharing your awesome purchase with us today from Henrico County Virginia
It's good to see the Convent fall into such loving and capable hands. Just the few bits you did with the offending trees and uncovering some of the cobbled walkways in the courtyard made a vast improvement. I can't wait to see all the new things you'll discover as you breath life back into the Convent. Congratulations!
Couldn't wait to see your dad get rid of the offending tree! Good progress on the renovations!
Great seeing your dad coming to the rescue and Gwen involved too ..... getting Michael and Ryan involved would be great. Best of luck !
Recent subscriber here. I'm an American so please don't hold that against me.. What a beautiful family you have there! You definitely have your hands full with this project. I hope you are going to compost all that yard debris. I would have a wonderful time on the exterior alone, so I am definitely looking forward to following along with your progress. 😎
This is going to be a long ride, but so interesting, hopefully more history will come to light.. Mick looked very pleased his first job was blitzing that offending tree! And the path looks better already.. and Gwen just takes it all in her stride, lots to do for everyone! Have a great week! 👍🦘
You bought a f******* awesome property. If I was there I would help with the clean up. It is a privilege to keep a property like this. Cheers, mate!
So sad when buildings like this get left to be eaten up by the land. The beautiful architecture left unseen. This is going to be amazing. I can't wait to see what you do with it.
Pleas try and keep a majority of the trees on the inside if you can( if they don't pose a risk it structural damage) I enjoy the idea of having a lush interior courtyard.
I really enjoyed the green nature interior painting of the bathroom your wife did in the previous structure, I can't stop thinking about it whenever I watch your videos.
Oooohhhhh...... Seeing the exterior and the architecture is..... I love that style.😯🥰🏰
Lockpicking!👜🔓🗝🚪
Ooohh. Green.🌳🌿🍀🍄💐
Who's the St. who keeps watch above the Entrance Gate?
Pathways.
History!📜📚📖🕯📿🛡⚖♥🏰
See you next week friend! 😄🖐👍
Well done Billy and Gwen! Blessings on this new project of yours. What a legacy the nuns have left. 🙏👍
I love the aerial view, looks like a great place for apartment complex and on to other side "cathedral" shared office space Like a "Wework"
Congratulations Gwen and Billy! This property is a gem that just needs to be polished up to it’s former beauty! Did you ever find out if the local Brocante you were at with Ryan actually had the alter? You said you thought you saw one under a pile of stuff.
Oh my goodness
Oh yah made my day Billy
Very nice to see beautiful Gwen and the boys.. an mom an dad there...
I would had loved to of seen Michael and Mo an Sadie... Hopefully next time yah" I must admit 😉 you were very missed Billy boo ....
I can't wait to see all the wonderful things coming up!
I wish I was there to give a hand
I would tidy up all the outside by
Getting all the weeds out and give a clean 👌 an help clean out all the over growing weeds an trees an grass an everywhere else you say needs to be done... an started on!
What a wonderful video as usual 👍🤗see you soon
Give my best to the family please 💞
Congratulations Gwen and Billy.
So excited for you and the transformation about to happen.
A true diamond in the rough! How exciting! Can’t wait for you to start clearing the outside more👏👏
I so look forward to seeing this project the Chateau turned out stunning and I'm positive that this will as well
what a fascinating project! I look forward to the transformation!
Yeah! 🗝🍾 How exciting! Can't wait to watch your families newest adventures in your DIY fixing up the Convent! 👏 ⛪️
Thank you letting us all in to watch you turn this mess into something magnificent.
Congratulations to you and your family! I couldn’t wait till Sunday to see this video . I love your content y and history and all the hard work you and your family do to restore these wonderful buildings! Your children are so adorable! Congratulations again and “see you on the next video”!!
There is something very satisfying about seeing a courtyard like that being cleared and restored, the cobbles coming back again and the trees out the way. Can't wait to see what you do with the place!
So exciting!! Oh my goodness that garden. It’s like a park😻. Billy I’m so happy that you and Gwen are going to make it nice again. You have so much potential in a place like this. And I think the community at large is going to be happy someone is caring for it again. What an amazing project. 😁
Congratulation Gwen and Billy looking forward to more vlogs .
O M G Billy I can’t believe how you cleared those paths - Superman! Such fun seeing it speeded up 😂 Great video.
The stonework is magnificent, you can see it was laid by expert masons. The courtyard will be beautiful, there's something comforting about an enclosed space. Perhaps a fountain in the middle?