#104

The worst and hopefully last snow storm makes the forest bow once more. The deck is being taken down, I'm finishing the stone floor and go for a hike along the river.
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Music in this video: True Colours by Judah Earl
0:00 Snow storm
3:38 Clearing snow
7:28 Breakfast chat
10:08 Feeding chickens
11:02 Grouting walls
13:32 Laundry and chickens
14:27 Peeder..! (coffee)
16:36 Grouting the floor
18:02 Finishing stairs
19:25 Finishing work shop design
21:01 Packing drawings for shipping
23:50 Grouting floor
26:08 Dinner
27:02 Hike
32:13 Acid-cleaning the floor
35:04 Last coffee on the deck
35:46 Outro monologue

[@JosephCrowell]

A year ago, this was an ancient cattle barn with manure in the bottom of it. What a transformation.

[@JMJ.1965]

Correction, Martijn is already 2 years in the Italian Alps to work that hard as he is doing! and i agree, it's looks awesome....his cabin(s), and later on his workshop and so on.....

[@hexabob57]

Isn't it, though? Remember the fleas?

[@solramirez2399]

​@@JMJ.1965 Hola usted sabe porque Quito la carpa se supone que la hiba a dejar Para otros proyectos

[@AnitaSouthall]

​@@solramirez2399 it had served its purpose to enable work to live I the cabin. The area will return to grass for other people to camp in the summer months. Too much work to keep it up in storms.

[@kathleenphillips6445]

@@hexabob57I wonder if the door mice have left?

[@LittleChena]

Good morning. I’m w (57) live alone in the interior of Alaska, in a remote dry cabin the last 11 years. Don’t worry about the trees. As soon as the sap goes back into the tree‘s they will straighten out. Birch trees are the most resilient trees in the world. Also your chicken will lay eggs into the boxes if you put some straw in it. Saw dust is fine but they like boxes with straw better. It’s also healthier. They sit quite some time before the eggs come out and it is warmer with straw. We get a lot of snow here and I do my trails around the house with my snow shoes. It’s easier and way faster. Wish you a pleasant week, enjoy the snow, it will be soon over and mud season begins. Thank you for the beautiful videos.

[@andymccabe6712]

I've kept chickens for 15 years... never used straw.... Wood chips are just fine, people........!!

[@BritishProudnShit]

Don’t you feel lonely at times?

[@user-tt8qm5vt5x]

Чувак, я русский-- у русских яйца ни когда не куда не вылезают

[@jmorin6620]

Maybe where you are, they are. We had an ice storm years ago and there are patches of hillside where the only trees that failed were all birch. Whole sections died of from the stress. Years later, it's kind of dangerous walking in such places because they are full of widowmakers.

[@user-tt8qm5vt5x]

О Яя, Дас Ист фантастишь. Ни хуя не понял, но очень интересно

[@dianeteichen5720]

I hope that those who are new to your videos will go back to the beginning and realize what you have accomplished! It is truly miraculous! To think that every piece of stone in your cabin has been touched by your hands, moulded into the miracle that is your life, continuous to amaze me! I cant wait for Sunday mornings to partake of your beautiful, peaceful, hard working life with the chickens. LOVE the chickens!! Thank you for every moment of joy you have brought into my life! I wish you continued peace, joy and love! See you next week!

[@1katsan2]

I hope everyone also watches his travels on his bike! It's an amazing and beautiful journey. That's what got me hooked on his channel.

[@janalavtizar4426]

That violin and muted piano, so subtle, caresses the soul. You pair music and nature like no other, Martijn.

[@otsyuihee9509]

♥️everyone music title please thank you?

[@VickiePepperdine]

Martijn, thank you so much for always showing us the love, purity, and beauty of life; grounding and centering our beings and souls each week.

[@kphmedia]

@@otsyuihee9509 the music piece is called True Colours by Judah Earl ❤

[@Annie19alk]

Was it a violin or cello music brought tears to my eyes, just beautiful

[@benp3639]

@@Annie19alkcello and then both 😉

[@Bladel1965]

Imagine ploughing through waist high snow and go back and forth to place your camera in places so we won’t notice the snow is already walked through. That’s dedication to art!

[@fungsealoon]

Doesn't he have a drone?

[@ellieboa]

@@fungsealoonyes

[@Bladel1965]

@@fungsealoon Martijn once explained his video work method and setup which is basically one video camera for most of the shots and a drone for aerial shots and the odd distance shot. Looking at the footage I’m pretty sure those shots when ploughing through the snow were made with the ‘standard’ camera.

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@Bladel1965 Bit of an over exaggeration calling that knee high snow "waist deep".

[@Julia-rx1yh5uv8m]

​@@Bladel1965🎯👍

[@mamad3170]

This was one of the most exquisite episodes... The snow, the river walk, shaving Brussels sprouts for the chickens, all very lovely!

[@janetrobson9469]

I thought the same..

[@Ibuki01]

Yeah; been here nearly since the beginning; the drifted and open area snow is pretty wild compared to anything before.

[@margaritarodriguez7847]

Hola Martijn Veo que disfrutas cada instante de la Vida Eso esta de Maryville In abrazo grandote

[@almawebber]

and the music by the river!

[@tonygrimwood3162]

Absolutely. Beautiful work!

[@tif6049]

The communication in the viewing group is great. When someone has missed something they get an answer from another viewer. The world needs this lifting contact between peoples. Everyone is reading the comments and engaging. We’ve got some global work to do to remember how we are all connected, that listening to each other is a primary human need. Martijn’s videos seem to send me down this philosophical path. I think it emanates from his work. Ta, Martijn!

[@R-Texas]

@tif6049 Yes! Love your comment!

[@user-te8ec8gj4w]

It's true, it's nice to be connected globally and learn about different cultures, but it's equally true that every people must proudly preserve their own identity and traditions. A world so to speak... "global", that is, all the same, without traditions and culture, it would be a dead, monotonous world, without a future.

[@avivat3010]

I agree completely. It seems that the loss of a moral compass is in the news and media more often than not, especially compassion for our fellow living beings. I really appreciate how you bring us together, Martijn. Thank you for your selfless work.

[@lauriegani8136]

I always appreciate Johannas. Genuinely cares and looks out for his neighbors.

[@glennlanham6309]

a good priest

[@dyer2cycle]

@@glennlanham6309A great one in my view...however,in his humbleness, I'm sure that he does not think himself to be...

[@Maineman00]

Good man he is.

[@markfriesen1435]

Thank goodness you're not still in the tent!

[@jamaragruber1137]

i had the exact same thought!!

[@patriciamitchell3472]

Agree❤😮

[@patrickjespers2046]

Why not bigger windows in the wooden workshop?

[@MeanOlNana]

So true!!!

[@6banzai5]

progress is always good

[@reneeroberts6438]

The floor is beautiful. The chickens survived. Life is good!

[@bergannon6585]

I know, I held my breath as he opened the gate. Thankfully the ladies survived. ❤

[@christopherjenkins8873]

I appreciate the balance in your life. Working on stone floor, feeding chickens, shoveling snow, making good food and walking the river.

[@magdamundt9483]

What I like most in your videos? The unhurried work. The peace. The complete opposite to the tsunami of disquiet, worry and stress that assault us every single day in our "common" lives.

[@krystynaglowa5922]

Its good to have neighbors like Yohannes.😊

[@user-qv6wy2fz5u]

Mannnnnn!!!! Apart from all the work you do.... The places you take us when you go for walks. That's just another level of unexplainable beauty. You know😂

[@jeanadamsick9854]

YES, AGREEDED!!

[@janettesinclair6279]

That river, and the bridges - wow! The clarity of the water, bet it was cold. So many abandoned homes, Martijn is going an amazing job to resurrect these old buildings.

[@AgrippaMarcus]

Is it just me , or does each episode just get better and better ? Apart from watching you work - the cinematics are awesome. Thank you Martijn

[@bergannon6585]

Breathtaking, Oscar worthy. I was in tears. ❤

[@ArleneCarney-ec5lc]

That music down by the river raises tears. That is another fantastic place to build. Amazing how the landscape changes in short distance. Very peaceful, soothing. Thanks for showing us the waterfall. Who would live elsewhere? Sure all other loyal followers agree.

[@craigquinn7887]

Your cinematography is simply amazing Martijn, the Hike scene especially was absolute perfection!

[@lonnieslick9313]

Yes Martin is a man of excellence in all he does I appreciate all the behind the scenes camera work to bring such video

[@Julia-rx1yh5uv8m]

yes!! 🎥💯👍💝🏞️

[@pegsbarton6353]

@@lonnieslick9313 I sometimes forget I'm watching a lone man walking, working, constantly stopping to move his camera to give us the 'full' picture of what he's doing/seeing etc. I fall into the idea that I'm watching an actual film. It's actually amazing, what he achieves with his cameras and drone. I'm betting that he will end up with awards for this series of videos. If not, he should! 😁

[@laurawalker4042]

The most enjoyable videos on YT. Don’t change a thing. They are perfection every week. Thank you

[@billelh]

i agree with you

[@Maineman00]

I second that. My favorite videos of all.

[@mythokki]

That’s the amount of snow we SHOULD have in northern Ontario; right now, we have none. I walked the dog at night last week wearing sandals and just a sweater. It felt profoundly wrong. Does not bode well for wild fires this summer. I was thinking of your volunteers digging out the basement not that long ago. Such amazing progress and beauty! Thank you for sharing the journey.

[@anaderol5408]

I don't know how Martijn does it each week - he makes me smile, he calms my soul, he makes my heart soar just by sharing his world with me. My favourite this week was the bubbling spring water on the side of the road - I have fond memories of hiking in the alps and being able to refill the water bottle with the fresh, clean mountain water.

[@whodat630]

The floor is simply beautiful. What an(other) accomplishment to be proud of. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@luanabusbyneff2308]

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day🍀 Alas, transported into a mythic world of …haunting beauty and music that pulls on the heart strings…Alpine landscape “the abode of the gods” indeed a place where legendary stories are born…amazing grace a privilege to behold…inspired by making otherwise mundane chores into masterful works of art all the while tending to a happy chicken coop…I chuckled at the pun…you calling out to Patrick for coffee😊 Thank you

[@aplace2grow]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the effort it took to capture the story from different angles of the walk up the hill?

[@mikegrier2829]

Yes, the bonding of neighbors over weather events is so very common. I remember when here in the U.S. a new television channel was created that was just about weather, 24 hours per day. I thought, how can this succeed? But, it did. Many times it was the best thing to watch. 😂

[@paulasantossangreal1133]

You know, Martijn? I'm really happy for you. And through you, and you amazing videos, I'm experiencing the stones, the chickens, the snow, the mountains, the river, the struggles, the blessings... Wow! So inspiring. Thank you. And yes, I'll see you next week. From Portugal, with respect.

[@user-lj4jn1fx2k]

Adding to the voices already...that hike was an absolute pleasure...to think those families who lived by those waters, that over time, carved and recarved its path by them...wonder how often they stopped to just be in sheer wonder of their surroundings...soak in the beauty... Wonderful work, at your home and editing...music was exquisitely chosen for this episode. Thank you for all that you do to share your journey with us...

[@sandratweedale2579]

I’m sitting here with my coffee watching as your viewers just keep tuning in. How quickly the numbers grow! That is a gruelling walk up to the chickens. Thank goodness you built such a hardy house for them. And I’m happy you’re tucked up in that lovely home you’ve built for yourself.

[@lonnieslick9313]

I was thinking the same well built chicken coop

[@pegsbarton6353]

Thank you Martiijn, another beautiful video, wonderful closing music on this one, lovely. The floor looks absolutely beautiful, you must be very proud..my eyebrows went up a little at the acid being poured over it, but the effect was worth it! Yor overall skill with all aspects of this build are astonishing. Add to that painter, chef, stonemason and joiner...words fail me. Many congratulations. Only one thing I have a problem with..those ladies in the chicken coop...I would love for you to put a couple of bales of straw in there. One opened, broken up and spread about for them to kick about and forage in, and one left whole for a while, for them to sit on, scratch at , and generally enjoy. Bare earth is very limiting when its the only pecking they get in this kind of weather. I know they're allowed out in better weather. But a little extra something in these cold days would be a treat for them.🤞

[@glennwing4214]

Your floor is truly beautiful - well done! Here's a good "old timer" mountain snow story - I met an older man in the dentist not long ago, who said that in the winter of 1976(?) there had been a snow storm that had gone on for two weeks. He had just gotten his first job, down in town. Every day he dug out his car, went to work, and dug his way back into his parking space at home. Day by day the piles of snow around his car got taller and taller. Finally, they were well over the height of the roof of his car. He decided to put some long boards stretching from the top of one pile to the top of the other, and after that when he dug snow, he piled it on top of the boards. He smiled when he told me that after that, even though it kept snowing, he at least didn't have to dig out his car!

[@mohenn22smith27]

I get so emotional when I watch your videos. The beauty, those dear chickens, the sounds of the trees and snow and water transport me. And then the gorgeous music comes in. It’s early morning in Los Angeles. Today will be warm and sunny. It’s odd how I can be here and there all at once. ❤

[@koaasst]

my anxieties for the chickens are through the roof so i had to pause the video just a few minutes in and go spend time with mine to tell them i love them and thank them for being my sole companions on my own isolated homestead.

[@kimstewart2344]

I always worry the cold got them in the videos

[@curioussoul5051]

@@kimstewart2344 Always glad for a chicken update. I guess there are hardier than they look.

[@lonnieslick9313]

That’s precious

[@JackSalemiJr]

Whatever happened to the black chicken?

[@rlchick5774]

I love chickens my neighbors have them, I go feed them treats meal worms and corn. They come running when they see me. I wish all I do in life made me feel like I feel when they come running. I get disappointed when they turn over the the flock for fresh chickens to increase egg production. I get depressed then but try to be there for the next ones.

[@couturehomestead5826]

This is one of the few channels that doesn't make me angry of jealous. You can see how hard he has worked for what he is/is going to have. All my best wishes

[@VEWNZ]

The ONLY filming I turn the volume up the loudest so I don't miss a single second of surround sound. Masterful filming!!

[@shereew214]

Same here. Have my computer connected to a sound bar. The background music so fits with the scenes and the mood.

[@domnicadragan377]

That snow was beautiful and scary at the same time,but for you, it's just another challenge in the raw. I love the sequences in your video. They intertwined all aspects: nature and the domestic aspects of life, house, work, neighbours, art, and music. A combination of all that elevates your mind and soul. Watching your hands dipped in that stream of water, one is wondering that those hands can hold an axe, a shavel, or a hammer, and also can hold a pencil or a painting brush and the result is art, a masterpiece. Your videos are art to me. You are a creator, and I feel blessed and truly grateful to watch them. Thank you❤

[@pegsbarton6353]

And make super pastry!!😉

[@bergannon6585]

Martijn really gives me hope for future generations. He shows with a lot of hard work, what can be achieved.

[@R-Texas]

@domnicadragan377 Wonderfully expressed comment! Each word so true, Martijn touches me as your words say! Beautifully said!

[@georgearles559]

Very well expressed senor ❤..

[@Hawk7886]

Snow isn't scary, it's ice and wind that makes winter storms suck. It looked pretty warm, though. Moving heavy, wet snow can get miserable.

[@simonsays2774]

It's good that it's snowing. People were still complaining in 22/23 that the winter was so dry. Then there will be enough water in the ground this spring and summer. Nature is happy about it.

[@bridgwll]

They like to call it climate change instead of nature just doing its thing.

[@foxglove8836]

We would to see some dry weather 🙂it's only good for Ducks lol. UK.

[@annmarienoone9879]

The nice thing about late winter snow falls is that they melt quickly.

[@sarahcrooks6780]

@@foxglove8836Here in Ireland, too. It's been raining since last July - I kid you not! It's becoming a real worry as we can't plant in case things just rot.

[@loril.mangold8160]

Well the more people focus on what they DON'T WANT, (Drought) the more we get drought we get what we focus ON

[@deborahberkey4294]

martijn, you never cease to amaze us. You are articulate in all the skills you learn, carpentry, masonry, painting, filming. Our hats are off to you. Thank you for sharing your life with us. God bless you.✌🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@joanwalker9809]

Just when I think your area couldn't possibly be more beautiful; well... along comes the snow and just dresses it all up... punctuating every tree limb, and each crevice of every out-cropping of the stone. So beautiful and serene. Thank you for sharing.

[@michaelmcginn7260]

A moving episode, particularly when seeing the ruins of the endeavours of previous generations. Who were they? What were their hopes and dreams? The soundtrack you chose Martin, fitted perfectly. Thank you.

[@user-te8ec8gj4w]

Yes, who were they? Tough, strong people, used to hard work, people who had to wrest their right to live from the mountains... because the mountain is stingy, very stingy, it makes you pay a heavy price for what it gives. No roads, only mule tracks, no off-road vehicles, only the faithful mule. the winters were much colder and snowier than now so the villages had to be self-sufficient because people could not move due to the snow. This was life in the Alps. But now that we live with all the comforts, are we happy?

[@cherylmcnair5594]

The scenery is magnificent, I live in a rural part of England, couldn't see myself living anywhere else, surrounded by nature, its good for your soul 😊

[@janberge7014]

Every Sunday after church we watch your latest video. Every one is breathtaking, your home is spectacular. You give us peace

[@vivianmunoz6553]

WOW , I truly loved that old stone arched bridge , what a good work from ancient people who lived there once , they were as good as the romans in building their aqueducts!! And the pond , the cristal clear water , the waterfalls, the river , such a beautiful landscape 🤩🤩😍😍🙋‍♀️🇨🇱 Thanks for sharing.

[@karinaraiss9041]

OMG! The last time I´ve been in so much snow was way back in 1978, when I was living in the north of Germany and in one night )New Year´s night) nearly 2 meters of snow fell. We were snowed in for 2 weeks in a thatched cottage until the snow ploughs came out to our place! We used to climb out through the 1st floor window, as the door and windows on the ground floor were impossible to open.

[@caterinaporter1769]

I was thinking the same thing about the winter of 1978. I was living in Boston, Massachusetts during the infamous Blizzard of ‘78 when the city was paralyzed for a week with abandoned vehicles on major highways and snowdrifts completely covering the first levels of homes. I recall seeing some industrious people getting around Boston on cross country skies, skiing right over cars. And i agree with Martjin - weather like that is often a bonding experience.

[@hjpeters5319]

I remember that Schneekatastrophe!

[@caterinaporter1769]

Or Snowmageddon!

[@oskar6607]

Welcome to Sweden 🇸🇪. There’s no lack of it here!

[@jackstrubbe7608]

How well I remember living in wilderness areas in Central Oregon. We were blessed with geothermal heat from a capped geyser, but the extremes could be startling. One spring thaw, our bridge across the river was taken out by a house-sized berg that dislodged from the glacier five miles up, and rolled the riverbed our direction. But the scent of the sunny, dry, crisp air that winter is still in my memory. I look forward to your weekly journal of images with great earnest. It rekindled moments in my memory. Thank you.

[@bergannon6585]

Dearest Martijn, your artistry and genius just make me cry. You are an absolute joy to behold. You give me hope for the future of humanity. Blessings to you, dear soul, and your beautiful lady birds. Love from Ireland.

[@GS-uy4xo]

You share your life with anyone who wants to watch and you should know that you have an impact on many of us - we carry the peacefulness with us and it trickles into the world. I for one, can’t thank you enough for this gift.

[@dianelefarge5898]

I truly believe that this episode is worthy of an cinematic award …. Perfection . The exquisite camera work, drone footage, editing, storytelling , soundtrack ….. amazing

[@My_sister_crochets]

Oh my goodness!! I was thinking the same thing the whole time I was watching

[@AmeliaHoskins]

Yes, the soundtrack this time was wonderful. I think he should display the tune titles at the end.

[@bergannon6585]

Oh I couldn't agree more. I was brought to tears by the sheer beauty of it all. Martijn gives us hope in these dark times.

[@deb0523ful]

OMG Thank God you are not in the tent. Your hard work is paying off. Stay warm. Thank You for another adventure in your world.

[@joygrinham472]

Your composition of photos with that hauntingly beautiful music nourishes my soul. No longer able to do alpine walks your weekly contribution is wonderfully received. Multi gratis! Joy

[@AnitaSouthall]

You have much to teach us all about work life balance. Yes the floor has turned out really beautiful Greeting to all from Australia 🇦🇺

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

While watching this beautiful video, an overwhelming feeling came over me of how blessed/fortunate we all are to be alive and living on this magnificent earth. Martijn, you are an artistic genius with your camera work. The dedication to your art is overwhelming as you place your camera in places to create a scene of you walking, driving, working to make a cohesive video. There were instances where I couldn’t even see your footsteps in the snow, yet I knew you had to have walked through it to set up the camera. The floors look absolutely stunning. I’m sure it has gone through your mind this winter how happy you must be to be living in the cottage and not the yurt tent. Good wishes for a lovely week.

[@bergannon6585]

Couldn't agree more Stephen. I was brought to tears by the sheer beauty of Martijns footage. He is Oscar winning worthy. 👏

[@Erin_Wilson_Studios]

Also...around 33:50 where you blend the audio from inside to outside...rather sublime. You're so good at creating perfect moments like that.

[@Julia-rx1yh5uv8m]

❤☝️💯👍

[@user-hx8nq9hv6x]

I also love to eat chocolate with coffee! I love all the music in your videos! Also I feel like one day, you should open a restaurant.I would love to eat some of the food that you cook.That stone floor turned out so incredibly nice! Please don't stop giving us such motivational and beautiful videos! I love them all!

[@justme5556]

There are no words for such exquisiteness! So lovely, and soul soothing to watch..

[@jomancao2341]

Thanks for taking us to the river with you. The shots you took of the bridge especially from under and on level are so beautiful. Breathtakingly beautiful. No wonder you chose the place.

[@judithhopper1368]

I love watching your videos. I've watched for yrs now and you never cease to amaze me. You always take such pride in your work. Your details are unserpassed. You've created an unbelievably stunning home in the mountains for yourself. Your work is often backbreaking but you don't stop till you've reached your goals. The scenery is beautiful beyond words. I can almost smell the fresh mountain air. I'd give anything to live there. I'm 71 but if I had millions I'd offer it to you to build or remodel a smaller version and I'd live out my days in the mountains. I probably wouldn't make it 10 yds in that deep snow though. Your floors and all the stone work turned out awesome. You're a master craftsman. Thankyou for taking me along on your daily journey. Keep up the good work. God bless you. Sending love and prayers from NC 🇺🇸.

[@user-nv2kk5yy6w]

There is so much love in your labor. I have watched since the beginning and the bike video before. I get so much peace from sharing this journey with you, my friend. From an aging flower farmer in Northern California, USA, thank you Martijn.

[@yummboy2]

I can see how stone may not be everyone's cup o tea, but I love it, and you do it quite well. You get quite a workout treading through all that deep snow, and what a winter wonderland! Thanks for sharing it all!

[@davidfellowes1628]

The tranquility and beauty is just wonderful, as is your workmanship.

[@arinetagvor9493]

I am grateful for you and that you share all this with me🙏🙏❤️❤️✌️✌️

[@VeraRadoch-su2wv]

I love you Martin. Your soul is beautiful. I see my son in you. You are a true artist. Thank you for what do and sharing it with us ❤

[@breeabroderick1204]

My Dear Martijn You have a most kind and loving friend in Johannas. I see how he always is there for you . Stay full of Joy ! B

[@Kalle1995]

The man with every skill known to man is back ! YES ! ❤

[@walbrzych9975]

I wasn't sure if I liked the floor until the natural colours of the stone came through at the end . It's beautiful.

[@robertunderwood3393]

Thank you for bringing your world to ours. There's not enough words to tell you how appreciative we are to view your life.

[@dr.joyceconroy6839]

That was a lot of snow! What a lovely stone arch bridge on your walk to the river....And the chickens are doing ever so well! Thank you of sharing such a beautiful week.

[@nbc902]

Woke up today thinking ‘Italian alps with Martijn for breakfast’ - and it was delicious ❤

[@ABNMPmama]

Snuggled up under my covers, and just pressed play on this week’s episode of: You’re Better Than Me. Gosh, that looks COLD! 😂

[@shirleygraham6229]

I am not surprised that you have done such a beautiful job of the floor. Well done. Best wishes.

[@rodricbr]

from minute 30:18 to 31:30 was pure cinematic mastery, really gave me a lot of good feelings, thank you for that

[@k.dianecasebier2781]

Wow. You labored long and painstakingly laid that floor! It is a wonder to behold and like a tapestry the stone and wood make a home.

[@kenbaustin4533]

Yes, it is beautiful but I feel for him every time he has to duck through that dwarf door to get into his own home. Unbelievable that they would not allow him to expand it.

[@tricial4330]

Someone else already used the perfect word to describe this episode, exquisite! The music, the camera angles, the surroundings, incredibly moving and perfect. Thank you for sharing your world with us.

[@TheZsuZsa123]

The mountains look elegant in their snow blankets. Peaceful music matches the beauty.

[@JustifiedAncient]

Hmmm. On Saturday evening at 10.30pm, one of your episodes was recommended to me, by the KZbin algorithm. 20 minutes in and I had subscribed. 4 1/2 hrs later, I thought I’d better go to bed! I feel said algorithm has cheated me. So many of your followers will have been with you from the very first upload…. I’m jealous. It’s now Monday afternoon and I’ve got almost 12 hrs under my belt! That’s the positive, I get to binge watch everything. In not too long, I’ll have caught up with everyone else. Your appreciation of your surroundings, your work ethic, your skills, your attention to detail, your camerawork, outstanding, simply outstanding. I tip my hat to you Sir. 👏🏻

[@janis1981]

You can do it!!! Bing to you drop

[@rdb4996]

Welcome! I recently got access to a 4HD TV and you bet I'm going to rewatch all episodes 😊

[@user-ud3iw2il3g]

Thanks Martijn. Living in L.A. I need reminders, from time to time, about deep snow and childhood winters.

[@hexabob57]

I remember when you first started working inside and the fleas were so bad, they were driving you nuts. From then, to now. What a difference! To see the tent gone and the decking being removed. It must be a great feeling to finally be inside. The stone floors are amazing. The amount of work you have invested is monumental. Everything is perfect. I can't wait to see what everything looks like once the workshop has been built. (If anything, if it gets too cold outside you can always put the girls in the shop till it warms up!)

[@silvanaf8266]

Martijn is right. The weather brings people together. Its always been used as an opener to start a conversation with a stranger.

[@DaveKane-gm4uk]

FANTASTIC JOB ON THE STONE FLOOR, LOOKS REALLY AMAZING. THE ACID CLEAN REALLY MAKES IT POP

[@phylliscraine]

The one decision that had me scratching my head is the location of the chicken coop when it was being built - for just the reason illustrated in this video. In a wet, heavy snowfall like this one that's an *awful lot* of snow to shovel. I think at the time there was concern about smell if the coop was too close to the cabins. However, chickens coops don't smell at all when kept clean. When we had chickens our coop was less than 30 feet from our house and we could see it from the dining room. There was never any odor in the house on a hot day because I cleaned out out weekly. Our coop was about the same size as Martin's and we had 10 chickens.

[@jampuppy]

Wonderful! The floor is so beautiful. Can’t wait to see it decorated. I know what you mean about working after the mini-disasters being fun in a way. I can remember a kitchen fire in our place on a remote Canadian island when every able-bodied person from a nearby reservation helped extinguish it. I was only 8 at the time and it made a deep impression. ❤

[@devnaroberts3755]

Ah, if only everyone found their perfect piece of the world! My reaction to awaking to 80 cm of snow would include at least a groan (or ten). To know that Martijn glories in all seasons on his patch of mountain is a joy. Life is good! The floor is an exquisitely timeless and beautiful piece of art that will endure hundred of years. And finally, you know that spring is on the way in the Italian Alps when the chickens foray out into the only bare patch of ground available pecking for still frozen bugs and worms. Happy days, Martijn!

[@huntakilla1234]

The stone flooring looks incredible. Amazing result. Groetjes uit Nederland 👍

[@Alesxandros]

That's why sheperds used to go there just in summer folks and avoided winter

[@ibrahim.muzaferija]

Martijn, please clear the snow wherever you walk with a snow shovel first, then walk. In that way, you will not compress the snow and ice will not form. It will be easier to clean again when new snow falls, and that terrain will be dry(er) when snow starts melting. Also, cleaning the snow is awesome exercise.

[@hannikulju9990]

Well... actually it doesn't matter if you walk your way trough the snow. You can still get most of it away. With so little equipment to get rid of the snow would take "ages". If you want to go and check that your chickens are ok... that's the way to do it. But you are right that snow is great way to exercise..we do it sometimes daily here in Finland. Now I just want spring 🌱 to became. Rather sooner than later. We had 10-20 centimeters snow last night. I was rather angry to see it...again! The ground was already almost melted from ice..I was so disappointed. I want to plant salad and tomato. 😊

[@gunlindblad6816]

@@hannikulju9990 I live in Stockholm and all my life I have told my kids to take away the snow before you walk on it. We have stonesteps up to the frontdoor and they did not clean them before walking, that was a lesson learnt later on when they fell and injured themselfes… the snow turns into ice on the walkway and is melting slower then snow so it becomes a sloping scatingrink in spring…

[@RabbitingAgain]

Beautiful craftmanship.I loved how the wistful music captured the history and emotion of people no longer there in the disused,empty shepherds huts and then followed through to the river in all its scenic spectacle through the bridge like a framed picture.We are so lucky to see and learn from such mindful living.Thankyou.❤

[@CrosshairLunchbox]

The outro with the gentle pitter patter of the hammer amongst the mountains was awesome.

[@thrasosthrasyvoulou5533]

A very nice place. The man is doing strong and Nice job. I follow him long time now. What to say is a doing fantastic job.

[@thrasosthrasyvoulou5533]

Thank you, the nature is so beautiful. Are you living permanent there.

[@rubyjools]

Superb Martjin, we appreciate your efforts to bring us the beauty of your surroundings . Your choice of music is the cherry on the cake 🍒

[@Ahoneywell]

The glass door downstairs absolutely makes that space so lovely.

[@gwendolynfish2102]

Born and raised in Minnesota so know what you are going through but it’s just so darn beautiful!nice to hear Fathers voice!

[@MGE9436]

I take my hat off to you living there. So much work from the snow.

[@andrewjones-productions]

The floor downstairs is stunningly beautiful. You are right, washing it with the acid makes a huge difference. Just covering the concrete with that stone has already warmed the room up dramatically. As you say, it just needs some simple furnishings to soften the room. Although, I already feel that it is cosy enough and with a fire in the grate, that in itself helps to soften the ambience.

[@user-kx7tj8of7e]

Wow! A perfect balance of information, scenery, life in the mountains, music and meditation time. Thank you!!!

[@SuzzyWow]

Neighbours working together. Love that.

[@WhataTry]

Magnificent music , True Colors , Judah Earl, I just love it.

[@shirleymckay604]

Thanks for sharing the album info of such wonderful music

[@jennms1586]

Love the snowy scenes and the beautiful cello music on your hike by the river. I especially love seeing the chickens. Well done on finishing the floor! Your work is masterful. I've watched your videos since #1 and the work you've done and the artistry and workmanship that you've put into every project is simply amazing. I'm very impressed and always look forward to each Sunday. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.

[@J-tt7ou]

Sunday evenings with Martijin. The filming is superior and landscape beautiful. Been watching this cabin come to life over the years . Who wants to enjoy a coffee with Martijin and look at the stunning mountain view.? I'm sure all viewers would concur.

[@1katsan2]

The floor looks beautiful. And isn't nature just amazingly peaceful? I could watch that stream and pond all day .

[@caterinaporter1769]

I can take a breath as soon as i see that the chickens are okay.

[@KOutOfMyYard]

I watch every week and I have to say, that was one of my favorites

[@nancybenson1951]

When you came to the ruin I could not help but think about a family once living there. And about what family is all about. You did a beautiful job on the floor. The whole house actually.

[@toddys162]

Thank you Martijn. Your delightful weekly visual & audio journal is so appreciated. It is the calm in my week that I both look forward to & take my time to devour. Each episode takes me into meditative state that brings me so much joy. So thank you Martijn. See you next week 🙏🏻