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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.💕🙏
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.
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.
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...
I daydreamed about what that apartment will look like once renovated. I could see myself renting it for a holiday, opening those doors to the courtyard garden. Walking to the nearby Boulangerie and patisserie. So very exciting! I can’t wait for the next episode!!!!!
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!
I don’t know what algorithm I stumbled upon to suggest one of your videos, but I’m glad it did. This is cool stuff! Time lapse progress, picking your own lock to get in, and a history lesson just for good measure. Yep, subscribed.
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.
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!
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!
Oh the possibilities! Renting out weeks for people on themes: religious retreat, planning/planting heirloom (cloister?) gardens, free bed & breakfast for those learning renovation skills (free labor), how to find & negotiate purchase of historic buildings….. If you can find a goat farm, let the goats feed on all the brush while leaving fertilizer piles behind them. Enjoy the journey! ❤️❤️❤️
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
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. 💖💗💕
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.
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 😀
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.
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 ; )
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 !
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!
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.
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!
This morning, as we admired our 100 year old copper kettle that was just repaired, my beloved husband said, "I feel a responsibility to preserve historical items." I see you have that too, but on a larger scale. Bravo! from Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada
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! ❤️😊
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.
Just one week and already the Convent is beginning to transform. Congratulation Gwen and Billy! Thank you for inviting us to your next great adventure and I will happily be there with you all the way. Good Luck!!
Loved seeing the progress. Suggestion: hire in a goat herd to clear all the brambles at the back, and maybe even in the courtyard. That way you will get it cleared down to the bones quickly and you can access how to proceed. Looking forward to the weekly installments. Thank you for sharing it all.
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.
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.
So wonderful! I pray for all those who occupied the “convent” and did Our Lord’s work over all the years/centuries. I will also pray for your family as you begin this new adventure. God bless each of you.
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 💞
As soon as you mentioned the angle grinder keys and camera I almost cried of happiness knowing that the tree was about to go. Well done with the purchase and good luck with all the work it entails.
ivy patience ... if you cut through the vine stems a few inches above ground level, wait a few weeks, they can be pulled away easier, doing less damage to the walls.
Just wow. Wish I could afford to take on a project like this and had the skills, tools, and motivation you seem to simply pull from the ether. My wife and I both love the history and watching you put sweat equity into bringing it back using modern technologies, while keeping the aesthetic pure, is for me anyway, a magical experience. Keep up the great 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
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
Ya’ll are a power team, Billy! Even Mick there to the rescue for fast chainsaw help. It looks better in the first hour of arrival! I love love love the inclusion of Beautiful Gwen. Can’t wait to see the ideas you’ve held on to all this time, come alive. ✨🙏🏼
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 👍🏻
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
Congrats! I am so excited to see the progress on this project! Hope it turns out to be what you hoped for :). ETA: Maybe somebody in the hospital next door knows if there is still a living nun you could interview about the history of the place.
I am amazed by all the challenges Billy can tackle. Excellent work on the locks!! I would have to have called a locksmith. That property is going to be magnificent and I am looking forward to seeing this restoration.
Oh boy, this building is going to be so “happy” to have all this light and fresh air in it again!😉 Wouldn’t it be great if we could all come over and help you with all of the work?!
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! 👍🦘
Billy, so nice to see your smiling face again after having gotten used to it on the daily. So interesting in seeing the progress you’ve already made since you got the keys. The time- lapse of you clearing the path to the front door was very satisfying. I also enjoyed seeing a bit of the family and hearing a bit about the history of the place. You are just glowing with excitement, which is so infectious, in a GOOD way. Thank you, as always, for sharing that with us!
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. 😎
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.
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.
Congratulations Gwen and Billy, this adventure is so exciting. I will be following the restoration with great pleasure. Thanks Billy for the great weekly🙏🏻❤️
This was the first video I saw for The Pethericks, shortly after it was made available on RUclips when it appeared in my feed. I can't rememberwhy, but I went next to Doing it Ourselves and watched all of the episodes that were available. Then, I came back here, and watched all of this channel's videos in order. Today I have finally caught up. I am completely entranced. What a lovely family and a great adventure! Thank you all for entertaining and delighting me and thousands of others around the world!
Hi Billy and family, it was lovely to see your cheery face again on video. Congratulations to you and Gwendoline for officially gaining the keys and ownership to your old convent. Oh my goodness you and your Dad were power machines cutting down those trees and seeing you clearing the pathway on fast motion made you really look like a power machine robot 🤖 😂. Very clever of you to pick the door lock and then replace it so efficiently. It so very exciting for you all and we were also so excited to see inside your new project and we can’t wait to see the next video. We can patiently wait a week and look forward to it. You will be SO busy in between working no doubt and will have lots to show us, I am sure. Thanks Billy.
This is truly an huge endeavor, but to see what you have already done is amazing. I am so glad that you and Gwen care so much about savings historical buildings. I cannot wait to go on this journey with you
Yay!!! Work can begin!!! The garden is huge!! I can't wait to see what you end up doing with it! I bet it was satisfying clearing the vegetation that grew over the court yard! Love the bit of history and neat to see that they were there for so long!
Hi Billy, Well that was a satisfying start...opening the gate and your dad came with his chain saw and you guys started work right away! I enjoyed the time lapse of you clearing the cobbles! So happy for you guys to be able to start this interesting journey! Look forward to watching and hearing all about it's history and your plans! Miss the daily vlogs, but so understandable, you guys have a lot work ahead! Enjoy! Thank you for sharing, take really good care, stay well! Much love Kathy x 💖
Congratulations !!! That is a huge project but I can envision a nice Condominium with tree bedrooms large flats very modern with open kitchens .... Great place for young families to raise kids within the grounds, maybe a pool, communal pottage, a beautiful concerts hall and party room for renting, the possi"billy"ties are immense ! All the best and I will be here cheering for the Pethericks Clan !
"CONGRATULATIONS" Gwen n' Billy on your NEW project. The gardens will look beautiful. Happy to see YOU n' your Family all together again. You made my SUNDAY, thanks. Thank you for sharing the history of this place n' looking forward to the UP n' COMING video's. Thank YOU Billy!
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.
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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).
I’m doing the exact same thing
I come back to pick up what I've missed. Its quite wonderful already, Dec 30, 2025, but much more to go. 😊
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. =^[.]^=
😂 it's hard enough editing all these videos.. and filming..you try it😅!!
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! 🙌👏👍
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.
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.
That courtyard is going to be a gem! So happy to see you back, Billy!
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.
Good ol’ Dad, the hero to the rescue with his chainsaw.
You worked hard on that path Billy. 👍🏼
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!
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.
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.💕🙏
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.
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.
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...
I daydreamed about what that apartment will look like once renovated. I could see myself renting it for a holiday, opening those doors to the courtyard garden. Walking to the nearby Boulangerie and patisserie. So very exciting! I can’t wait for the next episode!!!!!
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!
I don’t know what algorithm I stumbled upon to suggest one of your videos, but I’m glad it did. This is cool stuff! Time lapse progress, picking your own lock to get in, and a history lesson just for good measure. Yep, subscribed.
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.
Billy we missed so Excited for you and Gwen. Love the history of the Convent two hundred yrs is amazing. Excellent video !!!!
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!
The removal is of the overgrowth over the cobbles was so satisfying! Can’t wait to see what you do with this beauty. Congrats to you & beautiful Gwen!
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!
Oh the possibilities! Renting out weeks for people on themes: religious retreat, planning/planting heirloom (cloister?) gardens, free bed & breakfast for those learning renovation skills (free labor), how to find & negotiate purchase of historic buildings….. If you can find a goat farm, let the goats feed on all the brush while leaving fertilizer piles behind them. Enjoy the journey! ❤️❤️❤️
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
Yeeeeesss, Mick! Get rid of that tree. Good job! Congratulations to you, Gwen and the boys!
This is exciting! I keep imagining a cafe and bakery on the ground level with cafe tables in the cortyard. :D
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!!
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. 💖💗💕
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.
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 😀
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.
Really looking forward to seeing what you do with the place! Personally most excited to see what you do with the courtyard!
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 ; )
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 !
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 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!!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Just removing the tree and bushes made such a difference!!! I can't wait to see all the progress you make in the future!
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!
This morning, as we admired our 100 year old copper kettle that was just repaired, my beloved husband said, "I feel a responsibility to preserve historical items." I see you have that too, but on a larger scale. Bravo! from Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada
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! ❤️😊
Congratulations & a great start to your new project! We'll enjoy watching you progress and renovating this amazing historic property! All the best!
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.
Just one week and already the Convent is beginning to transform. Congratulation Gwen and Billy! Thank you for inviting us to your next great adventure and I will happily be there with you all the way. Good Luck!!
My goodness Billy and Gwen. It’s fantastic. Wishing you all the best with this magnificent project!
Loved seeing the progress. Suggestion: hire in a goat herd to clear all the brambles at the back, and maybe even in the courtyard. That way you will get it cleared down to the bones quickly and you can access how to proceed. Looking forward to the weekly installments. Thank you for sharing it all.
That’s what I think too! Goats will chomp down on the brambles and briars and it’s the easiest way to do it.
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.
Just looking back to your first video, you have made progress that is for sure, what a mess on the outside in the beginning!
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.
So wonderful! I pray for all those who occupied the “convent” and did Our Lord’s work over all the years/centuries. I will also pray for your family as you begin this new adventure. God bless each of you.
This is going to be an epic project . Thanks for taking us along Billy and Gwen ❤
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 💞
Many Congratulations to you both!!!
Exciting times to come 👍🏻👍🏻😊😊
As soon as you mentioned the angle grinder keys and camera I almost cried of happiness knowing that the tree was about to go. Well done with the purchase and good luck with all the work it entails.
Congratulations on getting the keys, looking forward to watching the building come alive again.
Good to see you back too. Xx
ivy patience ... if you cut through the vine stems a few inches above ground level, wait a few weeks, they can be pulled away easier, doing less damage to the walls.
Great seeing your dad coming to the rescue and Gwen involved too ..... getting Michael and Ryan involved would be great. Best of luck !
Just wow. Wish I could afford to take on a project like this and had the skills, tools, and motivation you seem to simply pull from the ether. My wife and I both love the history and watching you put sweat equity into bringing it back using modern technologies, while keeping the aesthetic pure, is for me anyway, a magical experience. Keep up the great 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
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 on attaining your next wonderful blessed project. To God be the glory!
It’s amazing to see how nature reclaims what man has abandoned ! Congratulations on your new acquisition !
Lots of potential. Looking forward to see what plans you have in mind for the new project.
Ya’ll are a power team, Billy! Even Mick there to the rescue for fast chainsaw help. It looks better in the first hour of arrival! I love love love the inclusion of Beautiful Gwen. Can’t wait to see the ideas you’ve held on to all this time, come alive. ✨🙏🏼
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 👍🏻
Just as well you're not afraid of hard work Billy, lots of it ahead. Congrats and looking forward to the transformation.
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
Such a sweet family and so happy to see this beautiful property get new life breathed into it.
Congrats! I am so excited to see the progress on this project! Hope it turns out to be what you hoped for :). ETA: Maybe somebody in the hospital next door knows if there is still a living nun you could interview about the history of the place.
I am amazed by all the challenges Billy can tackle. Excellent work on the locks!! I would have to have called a locksmith. That property is going to be magnificent and I am looking forward to seeing this restoration.
A very exciting gigantic project, looking forward to seeing how it progresses and the surprises it throws up. Good luck 👍
Oh boy, this building is going to be so “happy” to have all this light and fresh air in it again!😉
Wouldn’t it be great if we could all come over and help you with all of the work?!
Why not?????
Could you imagine? What a delightful idea😊
I'd love that.
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! 👍🦘
Finally. So good to see that tree down! It's going to be fun watching the transformation.
Billy, so nice to see your smiling face again after having gotten used to it on the daily. So interesting in seeing the progress you’ve already made since you got the keys. The time- lapse of you clearing the path to the front door was very satisfying. I also enjoyed seeing a bit of the family and hearing a bit about the history of the place. You are just glowing with excitement, which is so infectious, in a GOOD way. Thank you, as always, for sharing that with us!
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. 😎
Going to be fabulous watching you and Gwen and family breathe new life into this place! 👍
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.
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.🙂🇨🇦
No hanging around, but straight in there tools into action! What an amazing place, many congratulations Gwen and Billy!
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.
I love the industrious nature of your family! What a vision you all have for this place.
Congratulations Gwen and Billy, this adventure is so exciting. I will be following the restoration with great pleasure. Thanks Billy for the great weekly🙏🏻❤️
This was the first video I saw for The Pethericks, shortly after it was made available on RUclips when it appeared in my feed. I can't rememberwhy, but I went next to Doing it Ourselves and watched all of the episodes that were available. Then, I came back here, and watched all of this channel's videos in order. Today I have finally caught up. I am completely entranced. What a lovely family and a great adventure! Thank you all for entertaining and delighting me and thousands of others around the world!
O M G Billy I can’t believe how you cleared those paths - Superman! Such fun seeing it speeded up 😂 Great video.
Hi Billy and family, it was lovely to see your cheery face again on video. Congratulations to you and Gwendoline for officially gaining the keys and ownership to your old convent. Oh my goodness you and your Dad were power machines cutting down those trees and seeing you clearing the pathway on fast motion made you really look like a power machine robot 🤖 😂. Very clever of you to pick the door lock and then replace it so efficiently. It so very exciting for you all and we were also so excited to see inside your new project and we can’t wait to see the next video. We can patiently wait a week and look forward to it. You will be SO busy in between working no doubt and will have lots to show us, I am sure. Thanks Billy.
Well done Billy and Gwen! Blessings on this new project of yours. What a legacy the nuns have left. 🙏👍
This is truly an huge endeavor, but to see what you have already done is amazing. I am so glad that you and Gwen care so much about savings historical buildings. I cannot wait to go on this journey with you
Yay!!! Work can begin!!! The garden is huge!! I can't wait to see what you end up doing with it! I bet it was satisfying clearing the vegetation that grew over the court yard! Love the bit of history and neat to see that they were there for so long!
Hi Billy, Well that was a satisfying start...opening the gate and your dad came with his chain saw and you guys started work right away! I enjoyed the time lapse of you clearing the cobbles! So happy for you guys to be able to start this interesting journey! Look forward to watching and hearing all about it's history and your plans! Miss the daily vlogs, but so understandable, you guys have a lot work ahead! Enjoy! Thank you for sharing, take really good care, stay well! Much love Kathy x 💖
Can’t wait to see the transformation of the convent . The courtyard especially! Super excited for you and Gwen !
Congratulations !!! That is a huge project but I can envision a nice Condominium with tree bedrooms large flats very modern with open kitchens .... Great place for young families to raise kids within the grounds, maybe a pool, communal pottage, a beautiful concerts hall and party room for renting, the possi"billy"ties are immense ! All the best and I will be here cheering for the Pethericks Clan !
"CONGRATULATIONS" Gwen n' Billy on your NEW project. The gardens will look beautiful. Happy to see YOU n' your Family all together again. You made my SUNDAY, thanks. Thank you for sharing the history of this place n' looking forward to the UP n' COMING video's. Thank YOU Billy!
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.