Another Door Finished! Building Our Stone House.

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    As we continue building our stone house in the foothills of the Italian alps, we open another doorway, hand hew a few more beams, and finish off the door way with the new wood beams.
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    We are Heather, Bradey, Alexa and Chloe. We purchased an abandoned stone barn in the foothills of the Italian Alps and we are working together as a family to renovate and restore this old stone barn into our dream home.

Комментарии • 630

  • @ImpyChan
    @ImpyChan 12 дней назад +173

    I love that you're showing the masters at work, and highlighting that it is nowhere near as easy as they make it look. A lot of building skills aren't super well respected, but they should be because they are just as important and applicable today as they were 700 years ago.

    • @georgeingridirwin6180
      @georgeingridirwin6180 11 дней назад +8

      💯%

    • @janislohman8125
      @janislohman8125 11 дней назад +11

      100% agree

    • @prairiegirl1966
      @prairiegirl1966 11 дней назад +14

      Absolutely agree with you! Craftsman are hard to come by these days. These men are geniuses at their trades. Their skills rival any wealth management advisor, CPA, professor, etc.

  • @kimkwan57
    @kimkwan57 12 дней назад +241

    This home will be a masterpiece for another 500 years.

  • @jeffrey1421
    @jeffrey1421 12 дней назад +139

    the two stone masons have crazy skills. blending in a new doorway with the old walls is unbelievable.

    • @elizabethlogenecker343
      @elizabethlogenecker343 11 дней назад +1

      Hi,Sooo exciting to see and also lots of hard work.im so happy for your family your going to have a beautiful home.

  • @giuliacleti5950
    @giuliacleti5950 12 дней назад +88

    If Battista's teasing you a little bit, now you can proudly say you 're part of his building team! As always, an amazing job 😊

  • @hilda4114
    @hilda4114 12 дней назад +53

    Love the Master teaching the student. An old skill being handed down to the next generation. So Awesome. Reminds me of my dad teaching me his trade. I'm so grateful for all he taught me while he was alive. Its a dying art. Learn as much as you can while you have these craftsmen with you.

    • @gardengatesopen
      @gardengatesopen 12 дней назад +11

      And to have some of their techniques on film!
      Priceless.

  • @mercy2453
    @mercy2453 11 дней назад +81

    My Sunday routine. I come home from church, get my coffee, and watch Raising Voyagers! My hubby knows this routine is set in stone.... watching a house of stone! What an amazing house of stone this is. It has stood the test of time and will continue to do so as a work of art! 💜 I'm so glad you both chose to share your journey on RUclips. So much trash on the media that it's refreshing to have your videos, something life giving to watch. Yes, this new life you both are "breathing into your family" is lifegiving to witness. Your dedication and energy Brady with the talented crew you hired is wonderful to behold. Heather, thank you for all the work you do to edit and prepare these videos for us. The beams and doorways are beautiful! Such craftmanship. Have a blessed week!!

    • @kindlydude
      @kindlydude 9 дней назад +1

      Yes, Sunday is dedicated to God, meditation, reading, and then gardening ...so I don't always get to the Voyagers then, but as soon as I can get to them they are usually the first among a few other favorites. They are such a joy to watch!! 🥰☺💓💞💖

  • @jeanbennett1850
    @jeanbennett1850 12 дней назад +84

    The back breaking work you do is just astonishing.. you deserve all good things for you and your family together an amazing team.

  • @MarioBeart
    @MarioBeart 11 дней назад +35

    Battista is so wholesome. You can tell he showed off and teased a bit because he got flattered, and to humble often invisible hardworkers like him it doesn't happen often. He also was genuinely passionate about teaching to Brady, otherwise he wouldn't have corrected him and made him try.

  • @johnfourteensix5398
    @johnfourteensix5398 12 дней назад +87

    I wait for this every Sunday morning with my coffee.
    😊

  • @carrolmcdonald8611
    @carrolmcdonald8611 12 дней назад +36

    You are doing amazing! Just remember Brady, this builder has probably being doing this type of work for more than 50 years, it’s not an easy task to render, & build ancient walls etc, it takes many years of experience to get to his level! Everyone can see how incredibly hard you work, Gosh, how many others would do the amount of work you have done around such experience people, & in a foreign Country…..Not many! Please don’t be so hard on yourself, I’m sure Heather tells you this often too! Just look at what you have achieved so far in such a short amount of time! Take care, with all my love, & big hugs to you all. From Aberdeenshire, Scotland ❤🤗xxx

  • @justme5544
    @justme5544 12 дней назад +43

    Those beams, that doorway... STUNNING! The skill of your helpers is amazing! You are so blessed to have them. True Master Builder/Artisans.

  • @elizabeththomas8746
    @elizabeththomas8746 12 дней назад +29

    We could see why she is speechless. It just adds so much character with the timeline of the home and country. It looks like it belongs up there.. Good job!

  • @vikkiscott9296
    @vikkiscott9296 12 дней назад +36

    It is wonderful to watch these artists at work!!

  • @richardedkins8856
    @richardedkins8856 11 дней назад +6

    I find these Italian artisans absolutely amazing. I am in awe of them all.

  • @wandamontoya21
    @wandamontoya21 12 дней назад +26

    I look forward to these videos every Sunday!!!

  • @patcampton7163
    @patcampton7163 12 дней назад +22

    Wow, that rendering was amazing. Its sad we are probably losing such craftspeople all over. Love watching this renovation.

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina 11 дней назад +15

    Battista's teasing you is so cute and you know you are one of the team, but he can sure flick that plaster. Those chestnut beams are amazing Brady. Your home is going to be fantastic when finished, though I must say I look forward to watching you and this incredible team of masons working together. They are amazing and one does not get to see people of this calibre working like this so much. Love it.

  • @Christos_G7
    @Christos_G7 12 дней назад +25

    Congratulations for 300k subscribers🎉

  • @wolfgangbalu1253
    @wolfgangbalu1253 12 дней назад +24

    You can be lucky having such skilled workers. Now its time to start seriously to learn Italian language.

    • @madhatter909
      @madhatter909 11 дней назад +3

      I thought Brady is doing really well talking to the guys

  • @kellwng
    @kellwng 12 дней назад +17

    The American chestnut was wiped out a century ago, thats why its so expensive . I remember them and how absolutely beautiful they were. You could stand under them during the rain and hardly get a drop. Climbing them was like climbing to the moon it was so big we would play on them all day. I miss them, they are like old friends.

    • @RaisingVoyagers
      @RaisingVoyagers  12 дней назад +7

      Chestnut is a special tree for sure!

    • @valhalla340
      @valhalla340 9 дней назад +1

      here in Italy, at least in the north, the chestnut has now almost become a pest since the end of agricultural civilization in the mountains. chestnut and oak trees were placed on the borders of cultivated lands and pastures, to provide food for humans and animals, and the end of the maintenance of land for agricultural purposes caused an enormous proliferation of chestnut-only woods and the disappearance of meadows. the problem is also that the chestnut tree tends to be acidic, its presence and its leaves on the ground sour the soil, prevents creating a real undergrowth, but at most brambles, ferns and brooms. long live the use of chestnut as construction wood, it could save biodiversity, but unfortunately it currently costs companies less to obtain pine wood from Austria and Eastern Europe.

  • @26skogen
    @26skogen 12 дней назад +12

    The linseed oiled beams look beautiful when you look at them next to the stones.

  • @joannmahaffey1068
    @joannmahaffey1068 11 дней назад +15

    These videos are such a rare opportunity to watch stone masons both tearing down and building back. I just realized that although I will be super happy for you, I will miss it.

  • @John-qb8vd
    @John-qb8vd 12 дней назад +22

    Workmanship at its best!

  • @seanfitzgerald4344
    @seanfitzgerald4344 12 дней назад +20

    What an education you’re getting from these craftsmen. Priceless

  • @annapower9799
    @annapower9799 12 дней назад +9

    Watch your back Brady!! Easy to get hurt … great work. What a unique and special place to call home

  • @jamieloom22
    @jamieloom22 12 дней назад +9

    After watching the amazing transformation of these old stone buildings into your home, we will need to come visit you to see it once it's finished.

  • @judygollaway829
    @judygollaway829 11 дней назад +10

    Those doors are breathtaking! The stonemasons are true craftsmen... Beautiful work.

  • @CharlenePink-Dufresne
    @CharlenePink-Dufresne 12 дней назад +18

    The stone masons are wonderful craftsmen. They do beautiful work. Even rendering the wall looks beautiful. It will all be worth the hard work in the end. Kudos to everyone. 😊

  • @rolandtb3
    @rolandtb3 12 дней назад +13

    The newer hewed linseed oiled beams look fantastic. A modern change on a newer renovation. In time they too will be an enduring testament. The rebuilt stone openings reusing felled stones will be a game changer: color contrast, strength, more esthetically pleasing, more airy and accessible. A joy to watch the weekly changes.

  • @mpolinski
    @mpolinski 12 дней назад +12

    the men helping are master craftsmen!

  • @Seelieness
    @Seelieness 11 дней назад +10

    These craftspeople you have hired are absolutely amazing. How lucky to have found them. Everything is looking incredible.

  • @melindataljaard2753
    @melindataljaard2753 12 дней назад +19

    Wow, Bradley and Heather, I really admire the hard work you put into this old stone house! It is amazing to see all the determination and effort. Wow, wow, the end results going to be extraordinary beautiful! Thanks for the video. Please send our love to the little ones. Can't wait until next Sunday. Melinda from South-Africa 👏🏻👋🏻🙏🏻👋🏻👏🏻🦋🦋

  • @richbonn259
    @richbonn259 12 дней назад +11

    Bravo-----This is an example of good internet!!!!! Every Sunday I await your next post. Watching the transformation of this building into a home has amazed me in so many ways. The OCD part of my personality looks at the outside and wonders when will it ever get cleaned up lol. The artist inside of me just marvels at the transformation. I love watching old world artisans at work. I love watching your hard work and love for restoration. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Bravo

    • @RaisingVoyagers
      @RaisingVoyagers  12 дней назад +2

      The disaster outside drives me crazy but I would rather build than clean 😂

  • @jeanmullins3284
    @jeanmullins3284 12 дней назад +20

    Wow!!! I am so impressed with the crews you have doing the stone and concrete work. They are truly masters at their art. Your hard work and tenacity do you credit. Your home will be a masterpiece!!!❤❤❤

  • @wandamartin6503
    @wandamartin6503 11 дней назад +10

    I cannot get over the view. Love hearing the church bells. Doorway arches are coming along nicely. Beautiful. A lot of hard work.

  • @maryseidler5083
    @maryseidler5083 12 дней назад +20

    Love your devotion to your abode and entire family participation.A for real top to bottom project.❤

  • @johno30197
    @johno30197 12 дней назад +9

    Congratz on hitting another milestone 300k I may not comment alot but am always blown away by the hardwork and dedication u guy's are putting into building ur dream home and the views are off the chart...thanks for sharing sir..

  • @lesliekwan6654
    @lesliekwan6654 12 дней назад +15

    Definitely a princely home. A true masterpiece. You will be able to sit back and rewind on all these wonderful and magical moments.

  • @lauraquigley6403
    @lauraquigley6403 12 дней назад +16

    What a Superb work of Art your Home is! Master Craftsman & a Beautiful design! Heather’s reaction was mine also! Thank you for sharing this incredible work with us!🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

  • @lynmargaretnorwood8015
    @lynmargaretnorwood8015 12 дней назад +11

    Beautiful pieces of wood.

  • @Uriahheep1975
    @Uriahheep1975 12 дней назад +17

    Hardworking men. You are lucky mate. And you too. You really work hard. Underrated toil.❤❤❤

  • @patvance6205
    @patvance6205 12 дней назад +9

    I love how it makes slinging the ‘mud’ look so easy 😮

  • @wazeer5361
    @wazeer5361 12 дней назад +8

    Every Sunday i know there's a impressive thing going to happen hopefully i will not miss it.

  • @ruthiewilliams3482
    @ruthiewilliams3482 12 дней назад +17

    I cannot believe these brave souls that traverse this cliff

  • @mrb5491
    @mrb5491 11 дней назад +7

    Really enjoy watching the progress! The Chestnut wood beams look absolutely amazing!! The hard work you are doing will last literally hundreds of years...memories for your family, but also your extended family for generations! Well done!!

  • @mendicantyogi
    @mendicantyogi 12 дней назад +13

    BRAVO! The ring of your axe is music to the muse... I love the expression of your craftsmanship... Keep on!

  • @OMGheresyaya
    @OMGheresyaya 12 дней назад +13

    Such a labor of love... Its amazing!...❤

  • @AnnabelleEstevao
    @AnnabelleEstevao 12 дней назад +10

    I am totally amazed at all of the incredible work done. I look forward to your videos every Sunday. God Bless yuo and your family.😂❤

  • @maxinekelly8417
    @maxinekelly8417 12 дней назад +9

    So beautiful such great craftsmanship you are truly learning from the very best. 🇦🇺👍💙🇦🇺👍💙🥰🥰

  • @loisshelton5182
    @loisshelton5182 12 дней назад +6

    I absolutely love watching your journey in this beautiful home.

  • @richardtong9900
    @richardtong9900 12 дней назад +15

    Where I work, there's a saying...Hard work done right!!! Your work is impeccable!

  • @kerrylynnparsons7879
    @kerrylynnparsons7879 12 дней назад +6

    You are making incredible progress!!! 🥰❤️🎶❤️🏡🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @sandrawhitehouse3998
    @sandrawhitehouse3998 12 дней назад +7

    The expertise of these workers are amazing ❤ you and your wife are also learning from the masters of their trade. Well done to all of you. Love watching every post each week. 🇬🇧

  • @barbarawitt9989
    @barbarawitt9989 12 дней назад +6

    Your stone house? It looks like a tiny Castle! It is glorious!

  • @julied840
    @julied840 12 дней назад +13

    I love when the men yell in Italian
    Makes me smile!!!!
    Have no clue what their saying
    Love it☺️

    • @cookiebombay2683
      @cookiebombay2683 11 дней назад +1

      It makes me laugh when they yell, “I’m alive”

  • @stevemeloche944
    @stevemeloche944 12 дней назад +12

    Just want say Thanks for being so consistent with your videos. Love your show, Stay safe.

  • @DiggingTimesPast
    @DiggingTimesPast 12 дней назад +5

    Really starting to look like a house instead of a stone shell…. Love it.

  • @lynnpaul2040
    @lynnpaul2040 12 дней назад +6

    Love your channel 😊

  • @leovinagomez389
    @leovinagomez389 12 дней назад +5

    cant wait till it finished😍

  • @thomasdavison8996
    @thomasdavison8996 11 дней назад +5

    The attention to detail in resurrecting this stone house into a home is magnificent. It will be lived in and loved once again. Keeping the history alive through a dream. Simply awesome! Salute!

  • @AbigailGerlach-zt1sh
    @AbigailGerlach-zt1sh 12 дней назад +5

    Beautiful! There is no other word for it.

  • @deborahwilson2734
    @deborahwilson2734 11 дней назад +4

    I have absolutely loved watching this process of building your home with the local artisans! Thanks for the peek into your world! It is beautiful there.

  • @maggiemaymightnot
    @maggiemaymightnot 11 дней назад +5

    Your builders are so talented they don’t stop. It’s looking really good.

  • @gary-kh6vb
    @gary-kh6vb 12 дней назад +7

    Glad to see you invested in a hard hat, better late than never

  • @reneegonseth7072
    @reneegonseth7072 12 дней назад +2

    Gorgeous.

  • @Ida-fz3ir
    @Ida-fz3ir 12 дней назад +6

    You should burn the date into the beam!

  • @barber0611
    @barber0611 12 дней назад +4

    that place is really shaping up!.....it is going to be so beautiful and with an irreplaceable beautiful view!

  • @user-yn6bf9tv1i
    @user-yn6bf9tv1i 12 дней назад +3

    Nice! I look forward to these videos 👍😀❤

  • @user-kr6js7mk2p
    @user-kr6js7mk2p 11 дней назад +2

    I'm so proud of your fortitude and daring. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure.

  • @HammerOn-bu7gx
    @HammerOn-bu7gx 12 дней назад +4

    A couple of hard and fast rules about chainsawing:
    1) Never, ever, look directly down on the blade while sawing. If the saw kicks back, you WILL take it in the face, and those injuries, if you survive are horrific!
    2) Never cut on the rounded tip. One is begging for a kick back!

  • @karens5429
    @karens5429 12 дней назад +14

    Amazing project and dedication / patience. A masterpiece for generations to come. You fols are the Michelangelo of house /home builders.

  • @lesliestout1241
    @lesliestout1241 12 дней назад +5

    Wow! From picking colors to knocking down walls of stone? You go guys!!! 😀

  • @leesnow343
    @leesnow343 12 дней назад +3

    Gorgeous pieces of wood made rustic by your own hands and hard work❤

  • @dyannejohnson6184
    @dyannejohnson6184 12 дней назад +5

    Oh you’ve hit 300 subscribers…very nice..coffee time!

  • @manoelgfarias2035
    @manoelgfarias2035 11 дней назад +3

    Thank you my friends

  • @user-sh3fy7fr9k
    @user-sh3fy7fr9k 12 дней назад +4

    I have been following your channel and viewing each and every video ever since you bought this Stone House. Especially so since I will be getting my home sometime around this year. I love constructions, especially when old structures are rebuilt. Do maintain your health, do not break your backs and I look forward to the day you complete the rebuild and decorate as well! Best Wishes Heather, Bradey, Alexa and Chloe! 🥰

  • @reddirtwarriors4846
    @reddirtwarriors4846 12 дней назад +2

    Absolutely beautiful! I so enjoy watching the process and seeing how things can be constructed without using all the technology we have today. I own a stone house in the UP of Michigan, and take a lot of what you are doing to your home as inspiration for future projects!

  • @markox0505
    @markox0505 11 дней назад +6

    You were lucky, the bricklayers in the province of Bergamo are famous for being very efficient and hard workers.

    • @santiagofernandez3215
      @santiagofernandez3215 10 дней назад

      Venice was built by bergamasc masons. They are the hardest working people in the world.

  • @rosemariesimmler6026
    @rosemariesimmler6026 9 дней назад

    This italian "Sir" is outstanding ! Incredible !
    A real magician !! 67 years !!!!!!!!!

  • @AZ_Living
    @AZ_Living 12 дней назад +4

    Yes, 8x8 chestnut beams , especially here in the USA are rare and expensive. A blight wiped nearly all mature American Chestnut trees so an 8x8 here costs a ton. Wormy Chestnut in particular, salvaged from old barns and other structures, is very, very expensive.

    • @RaisingVoyagers
      @RaisingVoyagers  12 дней назад +2

      Very rare but beautiful wood. Here is exceptionally common but is also very prized. So thrilled with how it looks’

  • @mariastellamelendez8670
    @mariastellamelendez8670 11 дней назад +3

    Exquisite. When you hire the masters you learn from the masters. Thank you for sharing.

  • @carnivorecampers
    @carnivorecampers 11 дней назад +2

    My heart was in my mouth when you were knocking that doorway through!

  • @terryyounts8220
    @terryyounts8220 12 дней назад +4

    Thank you for the captions. Much love for you and your little family from Kentucky USA.

  • @sylviahunt8377
    @sylviahunt8377 12 дней назад +3

    It's a breath away, how beautiful looks, the view awe 😮

  • @carolfaberpeake857
    @carolfaberpeake857 12 дней назад +2

    Incredible!! The new doorway looks amazing!! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @yamloveswine
    @yamloveswine 12 дней назад +3

    Amazing progress and workmanship 👍🥰👍

  • @daisy9910
    @daisy9910 12 дней назад +3

    What a treat to come across this weeks video right before bedtime. The house is really coming together, and the team you have are master craftsmen. Looks like rendering the wall is all in the wrist action. 😉

  • @ralfenatompkins3858
    @ralfenatompkins3858 12 дней назад +3

    Good job you all work so hard love watching you guys...

  • @IchliebeFilme
    @IchliebeFilme 12 дней назад +3

    I am watching this channel since a few months now. I am surprised that I love it so much. Normally I am looking True Crime, but I am so addicted to it. Can you tell me when the family began with this huge project?

  • @khunmikeon858
    @khunmikeon858 12 дней назад +2

    26:40: that plasterer 😂 superb skill👏👏👏

  • @sheilahartnagle6114
    @sheilahartnagle6114 12 дней назад +2

    Ur home is coming together nicely, and u r a part of making it amazing, and it will last another 6 to 7 hundred years. I envy what u both have accomplished with this stone home, and all the love u have put into it ❤

  • @alisondoughty2194
    @alisondoughty2194 11 дней назад +2

    Your home will be stronger and nicer than ever before.😄🎉

  • @jeankroeber2481
    @jeankroeber2481 11 дней назад +1

    I think what you are doing, together with your master craftsmen, absolutely amazing, Brady. I keep praying you have enough energy and good health to complete the endless work there. I'm so glad you can show us in such detail all this work nobody does anymore except in a few hundred years' old house with a couple of master stone masons from the region! And now seeing your new chair, I'm sure it's the first thing you head for after a day on the job here! Continuing good luck, health, blessings, and love to you and your family.

  • @marthadarbanville5082
    @marthadarbanville5082 12 дней назад +1

    I love watching the masters of craft at work❤️

  • @cahfe66
    @cahfe66 11 дней назад +3

    Hi, the relationship you have with the artisans is great. The fact that they let you work along with them is amazing. I grew up in France and it's awesome that they show you how they do their work. And then when they tell you 'molto benne' is so cool. It's a great way to learn. 🎉

  • @dyannejohnson6184
    @dyannejohnson6184 12 дней назад +2

    My ranch in Canada had a rare oak tree on it…plus it was the site of an ancient pathway with an original trading post on it .

  • @mitzithomas8346
    @mitzithomas8346 11 дней назад +1

    Look forward to Sundays ...can't wait to see the finished house !!!

  • @EdDu-co7jv
    @EdDu-co7jv 12 дней назад +2

    Tá ficando lindo, to anciosa par ver pronto, kisses

  • @Katrene.
    @Katrene. 11 дней назад +2

    I am in awe of this Stone Mason doing the stone shaping and laying....WOW! JUST WOW!

  • @maximkayarosh2316
    @maximkayarosh2316 11 дней назад +1

    Hello,
    I just wanted to drop by and let you know that I've been a loyal subscriber since day one. I've watched every single one of your videos, and I have to say, I'm genuinely thrilled for you! You're doing an amazing job, and I admire your dedication and hard work, especially when it comes to tackling home renovations, let alone building from scratch.
    I understand how challenging and daunting it can be, but you're handling it all like a champ! Wishing you an abundance of strength and luck as you continue this journey. Keep up the fantastic work, and may success always be by your side.
    With utmost respect,
    Maxim