The Abandoned Resort, 100 Years of History
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Food for thought, once you are up and running, track down the lady who cancelled her wedding and invite them to renew their vows.
I was going to say the same thing
What a fab idea and make it the first function once the resort reopens too!!❤
Hope Matt does it if she’s still alive nd married
I was thinking the same thing🙌🙌😉
I can only imagine you guys bringing these place to life! And it will be gorgeous ❤
When the dust settles and the gardens are in bloom, I hope the first wedding will be Matt and Mere renewing their vows! : )
"If I ever get married again..." LOL'd! :D
Start by clearing the obstructed view of the meadow. Trim trees
I was thinking the same thing, special guest lineup and everything. So much potential, it would be awesome.
Matt finding a way to delete this comment.
Cringe.
If I hadn't seen the abandoned mansion series and known about his ability to run a vet clinic, demo ranch, build cars, flip houses and generally get stuff done I'd think he was just crazy. I still don't see how this will not take a decade or more, but I do believe he can do it.
McDonald’s is not in the burger business, they are an international real estate holdings business. Matt is not in the resort business, he’s in the RUclips business with 5m followers and growing. And he’s very good at it. Knowing how difficult it is for very experienced, highly financed resort companies to survive long term, this is not likely to turn into a successful enterprise. It WILL be very profitable for Matt however - it’s a loss leader for future growth.
@DJ-6972 have you seen his other channels? 5 million is his smaller channel
@@InexorableOne Exactly my point. The resort is not the business and does not need to succeed for Matt’s true business model to succeed.
@@DJ-6972 Yeah I know betting on youtube is risky with how much things are changing. But I have a feeling he can make a lot of 20 second content on TikTok with all those structures that needs to come down :)
(And I'm assuming he's got people employed to do a lot of the daily work so he can appear in videos and be the brand. No one runs that many companies by themselves. Much less demolishes and rebuilds a resort of 40 houses)
He’s literally creating a meet up spot that other YiuTubers in the future can use for their subscribers. I think it can be very successful just because of the RUclips fame of it all.
Bottom line some may not notice is the man is building his legacy here on RUclips for our entertainment and man what a legacy this will be thanks as always
Well said and I'll say he's adding to the legacy ... cause it's huge already
It would be interesting to set up a History Museum of the place with the photos and potential items you found on the ranch
Omg yes! Build a building specifically for the items you find on the property. Testimonials from former guests, the phito album, pics you take as you demolish and rebuild!!!!
The museum resort does need a mini Holiday INN Express type hotel w/ GIANT
Indoor fun park _ pool_sauna
Dude is not cerogordo 😂 tf they gonna put in the museum? Some 50yo dirty condoms? 😂
There won’t be any wine glasses in the museum, because him and Meredith have already broken them all
😂😅
Or at least have a display in the main lobby of how everything looked beforehand with all the info they find restoring it.
I don’t think people appreciate how well done your videos are. There is so much little detail that most people probably look right over.
I wonder how many of them are one take shots. Some of his friends on their podcast said he basically one takes almost all of his DemoRanch vids, which is nuts.
@@boboso7238 Yea man, his goofball personality is just entertaining to watch so if he did anything else besides genuine content, he wouldn’t do as good as he does. Also Matt if you see this, let me know if you need any help knocking buildings down, I need some demo therapy!
@@jordanwhitmire2000 He does, email him!
Did not want this episode to end. Really did the history of the place justice. Can’t wait for the next ep
Could you imagine if you found the woman that left the bad review about the bad wedding and gave her an amazing remarriage for free at the same resort. That would be an INCREDIBLE video.
Second this
Fantastic idea!
What if she’s still married?
@@4xeFanatic2023 Vow renewal ceremony then
EXACTLY what I was thinking
It’s still crazy to me the abandoned mansion series actually took 3 years, it felt like only a couple of months. I’ve been a long time viewer of all your channels, and just like with the abandoned mansion very excited to see what you’ll do with this. Good luck to Matt and Mere, I’m sure you guys make a huge success of this project!
Toontje
A this will take 10yrs
This is ambitious for sure but Matt's right, there is a ton of potential here as well. This video is "100 years of history", it might also be titled "100 years of work ahead of me"! :D
Imagine after fixing it all up Matt and Mere could renew their vows here. Would make it really special place.
that sounds like the best way to christen the new ranch once its done.
Hey Matt absolutely cant wait to see what you do with the resort! One idea to throw out to you. When you're ready to start renovations why not reach out to the demolitia and generate your own renovation army of volunteers? Im sure your fans would love to assist you guys in making this dream a reality. Love what you do brother! Keep being awesome
“They let the horses run wild at night, and the man lights the campfire then leaves everyone to get back to their rooms in the dark, dodging the galloping horses.” 😂 Funniest review ever
One day when you get this project finished, how beautiful would it to be to have the Demolitia and all the previous guests from the photos come for the Grand Re-Opening and Matt and Mere renew their vows in the gazebo at the overlook, celebrated and supported by all your family, fans and followers!!!!
They should both fire a 50 cal at the same time.
Imagine what it would feel like for a couple to revisit after 30 or 40 years rekindling those magic moments and memories from their wedding day. I'm sure (if still together) they would feel honoured and privileged to come back once it's completed and also, what a story it would make for a video.
Imagine if a couple that got married there is a sub of the channel
i was jus thinkin the same thing, or even if they discovered that matt is now the owner and is going to rebuild it
Back in the day, it was for life.
I've never been to Texas, but I would make the trip to stay there. Restoring those buildings would be an amazing story. Along with the horseback riding and other outdoor activities, you're gonna need a range somewhere on the property. Maybe even a walking archery range. If you build it, the Demolitia will come!
They've already cleared an area for the first part of the range
Honestly, the history of the resort's different incarnations throughout the year only make it all the more appropriate that you and Mere should come along and make it spectacular!
From a farm, to a juvenile jail, to brothel, to wedding resort, now gun resort. :D
My family helped re build that place back in the 90s its crazy seeing the pictures after all the work they put into it sad but honestly that's life
@wesleyjones8353 what can you tell us about the "rebuild". Matt should interview you.
@kimoaks6999 I had my dad try to reach out to Matt hopefully he will get his comments that he's been leaving. There is lots my dad could tell him about the ranch even help him With we've also got pictures of all the years that we were there
The history of this place would be forgotten COMPLETELY within 25 years if You and Mere had not taken interest. I love the vision!!
I'm really hoping you can keep the shell of the burned out stone building and turn it into a wedding/party venue. It feels and looks like the ruins of an old Texas fort like the Alamo. Clear out the debris, take down a few of the less stable walls, and plant grass (or sod) and set up a little platform for the ceremony and it would be an absolutely insane outdoor wedding venue. And the best part is you could easily have it ready to go by the time you re-open because it would only really involve demolition, not construction. Although you could put up a few beams to help define the space and stabilize some of the old walls. I would kill to have a wedding there once it's all finished!
I’ve been watching you for about 5-6 years and have great faith in your ability to succeed and make anything fun. Loved the abandon mansion series and look forward to this next project.
I really hope there will be people willing to tell the stories of being there. That would be amazing.
🎯🎯
Maybe set up a wall of stories written by those people, showing part of the history.
Or better yet, collect the stories and make a book. Because the history is about the only solid thing going for this place right now.
Hellz Yeah That Definitely Would Be Really Cool
This project is going to be a blast to watch come together. I'm stoked for you Matt.
Im excited too. A much bigger project than the abandoned mansion. Definetly gotta re erect the stone bench. Maybe build a shoot house and practice for an insurgency.
Can I buy a brick?
I'm really excited. The time lapse of this place is going to be awesome.
Exactly I am so excited to watch another amazing adventure restoration project.😮🎉❤
It's going to take years..
Junkyard digs sent us all here! We can’t wait to see the renovation
Whenever I watch vids of abandoned amusement parks, malls, etc. It's so sad. You can smell the pop corn, cotton candy, you can hear the people laughing and the kids playing. This is a HUGE project. I hope he has investors.
its insane how nature can take something back in just 20-30 years.
Makes sense when you think about it. He'll, it's only in the last decade or so that we figured that the Amazon rainforest is farm that's been overgrowing for more than a millenium
Nature always wins.
dntforget hurricanes and toranados and everything else
@@michaelcurley6764the stone work will stand the test of time and the rest can be rebuilt. If Matt had your outlook on things he wouldn't be successful at all anything is possible if you set your mind to it.
@@nickneeley8798 I mean its not, 90% of its not fixable. Most of it is going to be torn out, hauled away, and replaced with something new. Nothing wrong with that tho.
I'm speechless Matt. First of all, fantastic editing job. It's no wonder why your productions go viral. Secondly, the photos prove what's possible. I wasn't so sure at first. The potential here is mind blowing. There has never been a better time in terms of the Texas economy, now and in the years ahead, to support a resort with the bunker ranch philosophy. Well done Matt. Really looking forward to your upcoming project.
I agree! Totally great editing!
He doesn’t edit his videos
I just finished watching this episode and got so excited when I saw a picture of my cousin. Its the picture with the Brass ensemble. The redheaded tuba player is my cousin Freddy A. I think his ensemble is / was called The Polka Dots. They use to perform at Texas Ren Fest. He also teaches music at Kincade High School in Houston. I have been watching you since Covid began and also watch you Dads channel also. Miss the Vet videos especially since my daughter is a vet tech.
I Absolutely LOVED the “THEN and NOW” with the old photos !!
Everybody Pause for just a minute... This project will take years! Im sure, like me, you will be along for every episode. In the end we will think it went so fast and look how much this place had changed. Just like matt has a plan for this, do you have a plan for yourself? Im sure he has plan and will not be surprised when it gets complete. Make sure you have your plan you can be proud of and be able to look back and say wow time went so fast but look what we accomplished. Make your future self proud!
Love the message brother!!
I'm going to comment here, and return someday and tell you what I made of myself.
Currently, I got fired, am unemployed, no house, and own only what's in my backpack.
I'll check in in a few years and let y'all know how I did!
Dude, this is a really great comment. I hadn't considered it, but I remember the first Abandoned Mansion video and it does seem like just last year. I need to create a plan for my life and work to accomplish it! A failure to plan is a plan to fail. Thank you for the reminder!
Turning 73 in a couple weeks, my intention is to be sticking around to see the Abandoned Resort returned to it's glory with Matt and Mere, and maybe a visit as well. (a 80th birthday perhaps?)
@@Ranstone at least u have this channel to forget about all the negative
I’m 21 years old. I’m definitely a few years or more from getting married. But Matt, I’ve always wanted to meet you, and as this place becomes better, either my bachelor party, or my wedding will be here. You’ve made a living, and you’re definitely making a difference. I think you’re already starting your legacy, keep up the amazing work man.
Oh yeah. You got pleanty of time!
I was married when I was 21 best thing I ever did.
Love the before and after shots. And in the exact spots, no less. So excited to watch this unfold!!
Quite the ambitious project. Looking forward to the next 5 years or so watching you rebuild this beautiful property.
So cool that he has the old pictures to compare to what it is now. Can’t wait to see the before/during/after pictures in a few years when it’s all done.
Amen
He should mow that grass and get the metal detectors out. There should be alot of silver coins/jewelry and being a wedding site no doubt some gold and perhaps diamonds.
I actually found this channel when I happened to stumble upon the very first abandoned mansion video the day it was uploaded. Since then, I was hooked on the series. I made sure i saw every episode. I gotta admit, after it was over, I didn't watch the channel as much as I did during the abandoned mansion series. I still do once in a while. You can bet that I'll be tuned in for THIS new series, though. I can't wait to see the place transform back into an awesome resort because I know Matt will make it happen!
Thank you for posting this video today Matt. I really really needed a good laugh and you sure delivered. You standing in the same places as the pictures was hilarious! And some of those comments had me rolling. You should really save all those photos and any memorabilia that you find and display it in the main Building for everyone to see. There is a lot of really cool history in those buildings. Would be cool if some of those people recognized themselves in some of those pictures and contacted you and told their stories. I think you and Mere will turn that into a very successful ranch. Looking forward to the many many videos on the rebuild.
Thanks, Matt, for your sharing this new journey! I know it’s gonna be amazing!
This is my favorite Off The Ranch video. (So far)
The history, the then and now photos, the exploration, editing, and music choices.
Thanks for this one.
As a urban explorer I love the then and now part. That's really cool to see
I'm slightly surprised it isn't wall to wall graffiti...seeing that on urban exploration vids always makes me sad.
@@MrGoesBoom It is very sad to see graffiti everywhere in abandoned places.
I'm excited for your new journey. Your vision to see this through is incredible. Looking forward to the end results 💝
I love going to abandoned places and checking them out. You always find something that’s stuck in time. My favorites are places that have been left behind longer than 40 years
This will be the actual birth of a tangible Demolition Ranch! I can’t wait to see it come to life! Keep it up Matt! I’m a big fan!
Uhm yeah this literally is the birth of a real demolition ranch...
Your optimism is commendable Matt. Don't ever lose that, and you'll make the best resort host on the planet.
Disney started this way …
Well that's good because until he fixes up the place he's the ultimate slum lord.😜
I'm so excited to see what you do with this place! I loved the Abandoned Mansion videos and followed all of them from almost the beginning. This is sure to be another great project!
I'm really looking forward to seeing the process of bringing life back into this place. It's a shame that it was let go for so long, but if it wasn't, then we probably wouldn't be seeing this now. Good luck and maintain that passion for this journey!
With the sheer amount of work to be done here, it would be great to see you get other RUclipsrs involved. Just looking at those paths reminds me of lawn care guys that offer to cut overgrown lots for free as a small example. I remember one of your abandoned mansion videos featuring a guy (whose name escapes me) talking about the sheathing you used.
I bet there will be a lot of specialised tasks coming up that companies/youtubers would jump at the opportunity to help you out with!
Popcorn ready for the long haul on this one, best of luck with it all!
I was actually thinking of Lawncare Juggernaut/The Boring Channel, Top Notch Lawn Care, SB Mowing, Fill's Lawn Care, and Al Bladez. Those guys would whip this place into shape fast. And it would be awesome to watch. Hell if I lived closer and had the equipment, I would (with permission) already be started cleaning the place up.
Matt has to have one of the most varied RUclips careers ever on this platform!
I am very happy you are restoring the ranch. It truly was a bit of paradise.
You caught my interest again ! Loved the abandoned mansion videos and I'm looking forward to these abandoned resort videos and maybe visiting Texas when completed 😀
That book is going to inspire a lot of how you rebuild this ranch, I'm sure.
Would be cool if he kept random things and had a display to remember how far the place has come as he builds it up.
@@BlitzKreke dismantle the stone buildings and cut the stones into pavers to make the new sidewalks and patios out of
@@bobkazzar6475 great idea
I hope not. Have you seen the things Matt has created? I definitely prefer HIS imagination to anyone else's. I mean, we all like this channel, right? Just saying.
@@bobkazzar6475 that is a good idea
If anybody can get this place back to it's former glory, it's you and Mere. Can't wait to bring my family here one day soon!
...former and beyond!
Looking forward to the process of bringing this place back. You and the Demolitia got this. I suggest getting at least one pool going for you and your workers to survive the Texas heat. I could see using the burned down building as a follie and center of a lovely garden, lots of nooks for wedding photos. You have plenty of area to build a more modern lodge. And those firing ranges.
Id love to see it brought back, its sad to see a place like this with a beautiful and fascinating history burned down
People can call matt lucky, or privileged. But he is a visionary and has more determination than millions of other people combined. Can't wait to see what you turn it into
He's resourceful, optimistic, tenacious and obviously hard working. He's a guy who knows how valuable time is, and realised it as a young man. Extremely valuable qualities for a young guy.
His determination and ability to follow through on his dreams is something few people possess...and the few that do are not as open as this man...God bless Matt and Mere and God bless the Demolitia
Privileged? Why cuz hes white? This man made everything happen from nothing, worked hard and made things happen for himself
@@lesflynn4455 damn you’re meat riding like crazy
I think "hard working" is the part those people overlook or even deny.
I started watching your veterinary channel before you even found the abandoned mansion. I loved that channel! THEN, you found the mansion, and I started watching that channel and was amazed at what you did to that place. Now I have been watching the Demo Ranch channel, not because I'm fond of guns and ammo, because I'm not, but because I was waiting for something like this to come along. I love watching you, your family and your friends. Your optimistic attitude makes me believe you can do anything. And you do!! Good luck on this massive new project.. I will be watching!
super excited! binge watched the AM series a few months ago and was totally hooked... this should be fun watching this as it happens! Good Luck Matt! I know it will be amazing. Cant wait to book my stay at the resort.
A good job on the before and after photos. You got this, good luck!
Thank you for keeping memories of those gone still alive! That's what life is all about! The great memories we have and share with others. Thank you for all you do, keep up the best entertainment to be made by any creator
Olivia de Havilland lived to 104 years old and just passed away in 2020! Pretty crazy that she lived on that property.
Well put together. 👏 thisbis gonna be epic. Can't wait to see this transformation
Can’t wait to follow this series from you guys. I loved the abandon mansion series and even watch the demolition ranch. Love you guys and we’ll see ya next time.
It’s amazing how successful and humble Matt and his family are, he is taking risk all for other peoples pleasure
I tell you what is nice to see, a nice guy and family man doing well in what can only be described as uncertain times, and yet had the courage to take on a financial challenge which would make most people to at least do a double take on taking on the task. Good luck to you and I hope your dream becomes a reality.
A double-take? I would turn around and run for my life!
I am so freaking excited that you’re doing another abandoned anything loved watching the abandon mansion was super sad when it was over excited about this series
Abandoned Resort.
Love your optimism this while video! So excited for another project to follow!
I'm sure I speak for a lot of people when I say this. We're looking forward to the insane transformation progress that will come. We know how indepth you guys like to get and we have a lot of faith in it. Can't wait to see it and maybe visit sometime in the future!
Being that it was a brothel at one time it's safe to say that some people enjoyed the property a lot more than others did 😉😜😂
I can't wait to see the whole progress of rebuilding this amazing place. Matt you and your family are living the American dream. Enjoy it. You have worked hard for it and deserve every bit of it.
I'm so excited to to watch your journey. Absolutely loved this episode! Work your magic Matt!
Editing was top notch and I love the music. Love the juxtaposition of old and current. Looking forward to the future video of very old, was and current. Thanks for takin' us along.
Matt needs to reach out to ex- employees who worked here to get a good idea of how it ran and what the guests truly liked about it
The previous employees ran it into the ground 😂
Find that horticulturist who was making those grounds look so pretty!
@@Jasta315 Its usually the management that runs it to the ground.
The employees just do what they are told, and from what we heard in this video, there was new employees all the time.
No thanks. !
There the reason it shut down
It's ALL about management.
Man, if I lived close enough, I'd be down to help. This is such an amazing opportunity. Can't wait to see this place come back to life.
Wow... so crazy to see now! Glad you bought it. I used to work there when I was in high school. Would explore the caves and trails on the property. What a cool place!
I love everything! I love the sound tracks! Thank you Matt!
I loved the abandoned mansion series. This series has me so excited for what to come.
Totally agree with you.😊
So cool that you have the history. Unlike your house, you can see how this place was created, changed and even grew!
wow that is great that you have the history of this place..would be cool to find the couple today to interview about their time spent at the resort. This place will be so awesome to bring it back to it's glory!!! and if anyone can do it you can.
Great & beautiful historic photo album, showing its former splendor !! Awesome intro video Aggie Matt!!
I see a Demo-Diesel collab coming WOOO WOOO !!!!
I see Cerro Gordo being built back slow and steady - lots of volunteers and people just spending weekends rebuilding cleaning and making the most of being part of the story.
That outdoor fireplace could be a prime camping spot for some of the volunteers/early guests to help with the grand project.
Just ideas... but the DemoRanch DieselBrothers collab -- that would be amazing
I’m only 5 min into this video and I’m so excited about this rebirth and redevelopment of this resort. It’s so amazingly sad to see how it was left to the elements like that and to see that the memories that were made there, will not be in vain.
I’m so damn excited to see this series.
it was sooooooo cool to see the old pictures and how much time has changed the area
Love that you have a channel devoted to passion projects and that its working for you!
My boyfriend and I are watching this video together. We are hoping that by the time we are ready to get married that you’ll have this place up and running.❤
That was my idea.. ❤
Is anyone else besides me so pumped for this journey???
I applaud your taking on the challenge of bringing this awesome venue back to life. One of the biggest challenges you're going to face is to make the resort accessible to the disabled. Still, I wish you all the best with this new adventure.
I started watching your abandoned mansion videos at beginning. Cant wait to watch you do this one!
I guarantee if you invite people to come and help clean out the buildings, and just offer them a place to pitch a tent and a free shirt, you will have it basically cleaned out and ready to start building in a week!
That's what I'm saying, pitch some tents by the fireplace, clean up during the day, burn the dead wood all night.
Hang out with the Demolitia.
Sweet.
Absolutely
Matt has the most valuable asset of all: confidence. With it, literally anything can be accomplished.
Agreed. And it's not the arrogant or artificial type of confidence so he's a pleasure to watch.
Confidence and audience. I'm sure there will be an outpouring of people willing to help, donate, sponsor, etc. I hope this place turns out to be everything they dream it will be.
I love Matt's sense of humour. And how if you ever need to hear someone tell you they love you. Just go to the end of one of his videos.
I was lucky enough to have your first ranch video pop up on my feed. I'm hooked. I thought "Escape to rural France" was a borderline crazy visionary, but you and him are neck and neck. I've been watching him transform a burnt out, dilapidated chateau for 6+ months now. I'm super excited to see your resort project also. Thanks for taking us on your journey! I can't wait to see the transformation.
Once you've completed this, I'm bringing my girlfriend here. God knows I would love to ask her hand in marriage and have the ceremony someplace like this. While she is not as much of a nerd as me about abandoned places, this trip would mean the world to me. I'll watch every video you put out in the meantime Matthew, I really hope this place can be finished. Greetings from your neighbor in North Tx
Too Cool. Good luck to you both my Man.❤
How many years are you going to wait?
Brother, Matt isn't going to have this done for 5+ years, this is a huge property that needs TONS of work. I fear if you wait that long to propose, she may not be your girlfriend anymore.
@@caliber693 Marriage is just a piece of paper, you don't leave someone you love because you don't have it. Obviously, the idea would be to explain the passion behind wanting to wait for this place to open.
@@dedalliance1 No it's not, marriage is something God gave humanity and the bible tells us to get married. It's just a piece of paper on the government side sure, but it's much more from the church.
I’m looking so forward to watching this place come back from its current state to something spectacular. Matt we will get to see yours and Meres creations come to light. I’m so excited to watch it happen.
Yup unless Our country goes To H@!!
This is great! So excited! Got the biggest kicks watching you at the vet then you and your buds blowing things up! I always laughed when ... "Don't tell Mare!" Looking forward to see what's up your sleeve!
I am so excited you are doing this.
"then and now". 😂 Such a nostalgic vibe in this video. Know we are all behind you as you go all in! Looking forward to part 1 of the Abandoned Resort! ❤
It's wonderful to have some history. It's also a tragic shame that the main building burned down, it was beautiful. What would be great is to track down one of those brides, I bet the Demolitica and the power of the internet could make it happen.
Man, this is going to be one hell of a ride!
The views are spectacular!! Looking forward to seeing this ranch come to life.
I feel so overwhelmed with your project; However, I am ready for the journey, and eager to see what you do, I haven't seen your Mansion videos, but my son has been following you and he loves your shows... Ready, set, gooooo....
Really appreciate the before and after pics. Looking forward to seeing more of the other buildings, like the 3-story ones overlooking the valley. Can't wait to see the progress.
I started watching this channel with episode 11, i believe, of the abandoned mansion series. I immediately went back and watched the first 10 and have been here ever since. And i will be here to watch this series as well. Get er done Matt!
Same
I love the way you handle the stress of such a project.
I remember watching a couple of your firearm videos way back in the day. This is the second episode I have watched of this abandoned ranch project you and your wife got going on. That place is got all kinds of potential. Keep up the quality content and I can't wait to see that.