#107

I'm finishing the arched door frame and solder the copper shower. It's time to tap the birches, I visit town and make a stop at the river.
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Music in this video: Through the Treetops by Inola
0:00 Arched door frame
12:12 Stainig door frame
13:47 Pancakes
15:43 New mirror
17:00 Placing door frame
18:56 Pulling electricity cables
20:07 Going to town
23:32 Soldering the shower
29:10 Feeding chickens
30:21 Spring cleaning
31:10 Tapping birches
33:29 Last tiles
34:16 Planting potatoes
37:06 Cleaning garden bed
38:00 Spring cleaning
41:28 Making bread
44:06 Bread out, butter cake in
46:19 Outro monologue

[@InVerum]

Kinda crazy to think that one guy with a camera, a drone, and a laptop, makes my favourite hour of television every week. No big budgets, no crews, no producers. Just quality content... for years. Thanks for that, Martijn.

[@paulasmith2684]

❤ so true !

[@glendacisneros982]

So true!😅

[@bengiles5646]

Perfectly said! This hour on a Sunday sets me up for the week

[@girlnorthof60]

and that 677K respectful & appreciative subscribers are strangers to me, yet I feel a kinship to most who comment. Funny thing that... but quite nice.

[@izabelasiczek3547]

I know, I feel like people here are so nice really good community I love that people from all over the world say hello to each other ever Sunday morning or wishing happy birthday etc

[@JBonniwell100]

Good morning from Houston, Texas. Today I am blessed to be 72 years old

[@hildegardpalsa1859]

Happy birthday to you. I am from Germany, Bavaria, from the River Danube. 😊

[@farmkay]

Happy Birthday 🎂 Wishing you joy.

[@ccw6777]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@JBonniwell100]

Thank you

[@myfathersdaughter324]

Happiest of birthdays to you 🙏🎂

[@restlesssoul5853]

I've been thinking why I truly enjoy your filming style. You have proven, there is no need too much words as other vloggers do. Slower pace, views, sound and occasional music will give meditative quality to your videos and draws viewers in...50 mins are over is over in no time being hypnotised 🙃 Thank you!

[@JeromeDymond]

Agreed!! Martjin has mastered the art of KZbin!

[@dono509]

Well said! True self expression at a high level.

[@CynthiaVicario]

Awesome reflection. You truly captured how I feel each time I’m reeled in to Martjin’s magnificent peaceful videos. 👏🏽🙏

[@hollyr.2846]

Awesome, the amount of work he gets through, seamlessly going from one job to the next and feeding himself well. That bread and cheese looked wonderful and the care he put into the pattern on the pie. Was it a pie? He can rest at night knowing he put in an honest day's work. You're a remarkable man, Martijn and the videos are my peaceful time. Thank you.

[@gila1959]

Exactly so

[@user-iz1zp2ix7f]

I appreciate the Sunday visits with Martijn so much. Eighty-eight years old and wish I could camp near the chickens and enjoy the view and God's Peace. Another beautiful episode in this project.

[@moccasinlanding]

80 days away from my 87th birthday.....good to know you are here too.....hang in there!!!!😊

[@janis1981]

It must be great to have all that life in you!

[@boa1793]

@@janis1981, 😃 That’s a wonderful perspective.

[@connieprettyman6131]

86 and I wish the same thing.............

[@manuelurdaneta2105]

I am a boy of 80 and love these videos. Why did you put the shower in the door area?

[@bfrank307]

That last shot of Martin resting on the mountain ledge is so awesome! Talk about putting the world in perspective…

[@Skattie]

I know, my first thought was what an awesome cradling spot to do meditation

[@bernardradcliffe6240]

Yes it had a very wise and peaceful sensei on the mountain top vibe ending

[@sydneyevans2637]

I share the same feeling for that last shot. It's like the ending of a movie but I'm glad it's not.

[@nielstenbrink]

“Martijn”. Spelling. 😊

[@sarahcrooks6780]

Gave me vertigo!

[@jeaniebritz4587]

The smile when the hot water was turned on was priceless 😊

[@annak.2000]

Exactly the Same happened to me

[@lealarsen2017]

yes it was a big milestone. finaly a shower inside the cabin. i would have wanted a toilet too only because i cant imagine having to go in the middle of the night in the cold snow hehe

[@silviac221]

Yes, I came here to say the same. A big step forward for your life quality! And ir looks great.

[@arjaeder8311]

I smiled too.

[@TheRealNeill]

There was a snort of satisfaction too :)

[@davidinghram2494]

47k viewers in the first 4 hours, that`s a pretty dedicated bunch of us. That shower is going to feel so good after a day of work.

[@suzanneeichman9576]

The pool that you walk to is so beautiful. It looks like the perfect swimming pool for a “cold plunge” or to get in on a warm summer day😊. What was the “cake”, pie, or biscuit “ you baked? It looked so yummy.

[@gioreda5126]

What got me this morning watching, when you were standing beside that abandoned stone house and thinking, if you hadn't come along and made Italy your home,the place you restored would probably have ended in the same fate! Been watching you since day one!! Italy should be proud to have adopted you!!

[@paulasmith2684]

Do agree Italy is lucky to have him ❤

[@Someguysays442]

That perfect pancake flip was so satisfying

[@user-du8cf3pn9e]

Переворот блинов - шедевральный! У меня так не получается! Всего вам доброго! Мира, Счастья и Добра!

[@pjt759]

Very impressive,

[@reladie]

Wow! The door and frame are just awesome!!❤

[@TobiasDettinger]

Oh yeah it was indeed!

[@michellehutchison4705]

Your labor, simplicity and solitude is a reminder of life’s joyful opportunities. Thanks for keeping things wholesome.

[@leonorbuelna4213]

I want to have a piece of bread that's he makes 😢

[@lorettajohnson109]

@@leonorbuelna4213 you can practically smell it!

[@marylowder2931]

The chickens clucking, the smile when the shower worked, the waterfall, the finished door, sweet birch sap, the garden is prepped, fresh bread from the oven, and the sounds of nature, all in one beautiful package. Thanks Martijn. From Mary in the USA, Tucson Arizona.

[@christelborgstrom2579]

Agree!

[@jennifercollins5310]

And the haircut!!!! 😊

[@marylowder2931]

@@jennifercollins5310 The haircut was pretty funny. He made good use of the mirror he took out of the house.

[@PandaLife-lp8kn]

Thanks to Martijn I too went for a walk outside my Sr. living community and low and behold I found a beautiful Waterfall and miles of nature trails I never new existed before in my area. It is one thing to live vicariously through another mans awesome vision and another to design a life of my own. Thank you Martijn for the years of inspiration. In a World of turmoil one mans creative interaction with Community, Nature and Old World Beauty gives mankind a Grand sense of Hope. I can't wait to see the beautiful creations that come out of the New Workshop.

[@rudolfboukal1538]

Your comments are so beautifully phrased! Thank you ....

[@lorettajohnson109]

I love this!

[@onehearthlove]

The last shot of you sitting on the ledge of the mountain, it looked so mystical, like you are resting on its shoulder, being held by a giant. One is never truly alone in nature 🤍🍃

[@rudolfboukal1538]

Love the image your words create describing this last scene. Thank you ...

[@classifiedinformation6353]

Very well spoken onehearthlove. John in Bethel, Missouri. USA

[@lelawoodby4433]

Smile at the finish of the shower and the peaceful rest at the cliff. We love this so much because this life is where our ancestors came from. Peace and love and Blessings to all.

[@MarioSanchez-ze2wq]

Funny thing. I considered who inhabited that that lovely place in the past. The waterfalls and pool were beautiful.

[@lottie2525]

Did anyone else think 'Oh no, it's not over already' when the music started halfway through? You're tricking us Martijn! The snow-capped mountains looked stunning. Ah, I do so love these videos.

[@cindyblair1283]

I enjoy each and everyone. I wished he could more each day😊 oh well I appreciate what he gives us❤

[@teresaiche4722]

Every week 😊💜😢💜😊

[@davidsaxby5400]

Yep, I fell for it too😁

[@husarzwadca8610]

Hi Martijn. Recently I have moved into a big city. Even though my heart lies in the mountains, I am 22 years old and I have to study and work hard. Your videos give me so much peace that I so desperately need. The birds chirping and the views really bring back best of memories spent in the nature with my dad and motivate me to keep working - so that one day I can also end up somewhere deep in the forest, working in my garden. :) I appreciate your work greatly, and have been watching your videos in every spare second of my day. These really sooth my soul. Thank you!

[@erniewood3159]

I must admit after watching your build Sunday after Sunday, week after week, month after month I'm afraid I've taken the build for granted from time to time.....Then the camera focuses on a wall for a moment. It is then that I see each rock and all of the pointing that make it so beautiful and the amount of hard work that it took to make it so. What a sense of accomplishment you must feel ........Good on you Martijn. Good on you.

[@joycehennequin8469]

Totally agree ❤

[@lisakepinski4299]

Yes, and remember those vertical huge stones in the ground floor?! It’s amazing the progress

[@annak.2000]

Hello to everyone from Germany 👋👋

[@judyeuller7602]

Your white chicken has made a full recovery. Her tail feathers stand proud and beautiful. Another memorable video, Martijn.

[@frankn4618]

An indoor shower, come a long way from washing dishes on your front steps in a bucket, congrats on all of the accomplishments.

[@ArleneCarney-ec5lc]

The Birds! What a musical background to wake up to. All is well.

[@BrianProsser]

Another Sunday morning adventure in the Italian Alps. Sure, love your videos, Martijn. Thank you for posting each week.

[@karenkonz3181]

Wow. That last shot of you sitting in the rocky outcropping was spectacular… meditative and comforting. Thanks for taking us along!

[@sandandcedar]

Love how the fabulous lower floor is now a basement-bedroom-bakery-bathroom. There is no such thing as wasted space in a Martijn Doolaard build!

[@farmkay]

Hey everyone 👋 from New Zealand

[@annak.2000]

Hello from Germany

[@user-ti4gj3kl5y]

Love from Australia Can’t wait till next Sunday night.

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good afternoon from uk England

[@ivydickson7596]

Hi from New Zealand too.

[@Tetsaraku]

Greetings from Finland :)

[@moondustforlei]

happy sunday everyone 🥰

[@jennms1586]

Truly a happy time in a happy place when I get to watch Martijn's videos. You are the best there is and I'm so impressed with everything that you do. Baking, building, being the special human being that makes you, you. Well done and thank you so much for making my weekend fabulous.

[@jacquelineslavich591]

A perfect Monday morning breakfast show for me in New Zealand. I agree with all the positive things everyone has said, but was I the only one who missed the bubbling sound of coffee brewing. It so evocative I’m sure I can smell the coffee. I was also waiting for the boot polish to come out!!!!!!!

[@andreasnordenson692]

Havent finished watching the video but writing now incase i forget. Do not forget to plug the holes in the trees after tapping or they risk dying from various bugs setting nest inside of the tree. Very important!

[@arjanvogel6444]

Yes you are right don't kill your trees Martijn

[@joycegronenthal2560]

And what is he getting from the tree? Is it like maple syrup?

[@andreasnordenson692]

@@joycegronenthal2560 yes. hes getting the sap out. In order to turn it into a syrup, you boil it and reduce it heavily and youre left with the syrup. 10 liters will get you about 100 ml of syrup.

[@joycegronenthal2560]

@@andreasnordenson692 thank you this is new to me

[@Kim-J312]

Birch sap , similar to maple syrup 😋

[@user-xx1tm5fe9u]

Again, gratitude. It just struck me how quickly that once-huge stack of wood against the outer wall has been used up. But what a joy to have the fire, and heat, and the oven! Every step is a pleasure.

[@RT3319]

Some time ago, I asked a local artist (Yakima, Washington, USA) to paint a large work (oil on canvas) of Martijn as he was walking down the hill toward the huts. It turned out to be an absolutely beautiful piece. If the artist will take the challenge again, I want another large oil on canvas from the scene taken at 49:42.. Martijn resting against the rock. If the artist takes the challenge, it will be an absolutely breathtaking work. I've sent him the screenshot image, will now see if he will take it on.... Wish me luck....!

[@Angie-fe8yd]

When that scene appeared I had been sat in silence...like you do transfixed on the glorious scenery and just said " Cool "😎 then the drone panned out 😍💝 Some of the shots today were just 😍🥰. I loved the sscene at

[@davidsaxby5400]

How one man can be an example of living in harmony with the surroundings and exuding peace and calm. Martijn is a role model for how we should respect our planet and each other more. The way Martijn takes time to do things properly and enjoys the journey is an inspiration.

[@Nico-fr5mr]

Absolutely agree with you

[@diannathomasjohnson3751]

Happy Sunday to all. Another beautiful morning with Martijn! Spring is my favorite time of year with all the new green growth, trees starting to bud, flowers starting to bloom, and warmer temps. I experienced my first 4.8 earthquake on Friday morning in NY. Quake was in NJ. Scary! Nice distressing with Martijn this morning. Have a blessed week everyone! See you next Sunday.

[@korinpukeon8089]

Greetings from Malaysia. Have a blessed Sunday everyone 🙏

[@Something-tz2vw]

Watching this makes my Sunday feel more peaceful.

[@AndyLemaire-oy5dq]

As I watch Martijn work, I see myself reflected back to me. While I don’t have an interest of building a homestead in the alps for myself, I nevertheless watch him and think: can I gradually build a beautiful life for myself, piece by piece, like he is doing? Can I go from humble, uncomfortable beginnings to something that’s on it’s way to being wonderful? Can I meet challenges along the way with quiet, stoic confidence, like he does? Thanks Martijn, what you’re doing continues to inspire me.

[@user-lq4vn8ok8g]

First It’s sick how I love this channel. Better get my own stuff done 😂

[@ArleneCarney-ec5lc]

Amen to that! But important stuff includes viewing u know whom on Sundays! 😂😂😂

[@johntitley2928]

Yes once you start watching you get sucked in to the beauty and awsomness of martjin.

[@Pilot333]

@@ArleneCarney-ec5lc Absolutely... it is the one channel I would choose if I had too. I said it in a humourous way, and serious at the same time: I have my own manor and 3 acres of land to attend to. I dream of his lifestyle... yet the silly thing is... I have it! My vision and reality don't always talk with eachother ☺

[@mtpeterteacher755]

uploaded 6 mins ago and already 200 likes... Martijn has so much love on here!

[@user-dt7ps8mo3c]

Martin, thank you for your report. I've been watching you for a couple of years now and I understand that you bring to life the ideas of millions of people. Unfortunately, the realization of ideas for most of these millions remains a dream for obvious reasons. Today's issue is just wonderful. As my father used to say, the eyes are afraid - the hands do. And this wonderful oven, and all the other projects, both implemented and planned, are great! Retiring to the mountains is almost the limit of dreams. Sorry for the Google translation. I speak Russian.

[@wallyklw5]

Just a stunning finale, the script, the background music, and the final drone shot from the ledge. This is cinema quality material!

[@DianaSwi]

The view in between the 2 buildings is unbelievable….

[@raphlebg2171]

Its bien officially 100 episodes since I started watching this series and I still love it

[@jc-crafford]

Within the foreseeable future Martijn will not say one word in an episode. And it will not bother us at all. I don't know why the average KZbinr think they must have verbal Diarrhoea to be popular and entertaining. Thanks Martijn for all the effort you put in every week filming and editing Martijn. We are videographers and we appreciate what a mammoth effort you put in weekly. You are by far the best KZbinr I have seen in my life.

[@StanleyBrooks-bl7yi]

Hearing the tool noises and hammers and and such is music all in itself, and then the views the breathtaking views 😮

[@Simplycomfortfood]

Your videos are such a wonderful way to begin my Sunday morning. I am a morning person, and I am in the western part of the United States, and you always post around 5 am Mountain Daylight Savings time. Thanks for allowing us to have a front row seat.

[@marshapinkney4963]

What a truly spectacular way to start a Sunday morning. The scenery the sounds the food the work ethic so enjoyable

[@jen....]

If you're building a stone workshop, it would be good to allocate an area/section within it to store potatoes/root veg etc. It'd be the perfect environment.

[@lindabennett6597]

Hi Jen, brit here, we plant a second crop in August in very large containers which we move into a summerhouse after first first frost and they keep us going each winter

[@krissyj2369]

Good evening from Sydney. Another perfect Sunday night. Love the new door and your happy chuckle turning on that beautiful shower. Thank you for your beautiful videos. They are so inspirational . Looking forward to the new building and the green house as I have been collecting windows for that very purpose.

[@beealll3475]

A magnificent ending Martijn🙌 Words are absolutely unnecessary when you feel the impact of total peace and tranquility all the way to the depths of your Soul. You have definitely built your house on solid rock. Thank you so very much for sharing your Nirvana❤️

[@Gma-anne]

Hello from Western Australia

[@debbiekalynuk4217]

I just get so into your videos, and puff, they're over. Your bread making skills are excellent! Thank you .

[@alpine9539]

Martijn brings so much peace to our lives - how he doesn't have 6M subscribers is beyond belief. Bedankt.

[@arjaeder8311]

The shower works! A reason to smile! Many other reasons to smile: A wonderful door with a frame (what kind of hinges and lock!?) Potatoes on the ground, birch sap, birdsong and more.... Perfect spring joy.

[@marcvdm1111]

wow the pancake flip! Professional flip

[@naomiwoodman3585]

I missed the pancake flip, had to go back and find it. He does have some fine chef skills!

[@Populiervogel]

All the Dutch can do that. 😊

[@sdqsdq6274]

@@Populiervogel its not even that hard to do , lol

[@asimally9468]

WOW , I DON'T KNOW FROM WHERE 2 START ... UR FILM MAKING SENSE IN ON NEXT LEVEL , VERY ARTISTIC... WHAT A NICE POTATOES FIELD... SO U CAN CUT UR OWN HAIR TOO, THAT THE LAST THING I CAN IMAGINE,HAHAHA...21:00 AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME... THIS BREAD MAKES MY HUNGER OUT OF CONTROL , WHILE WE R FASTING NOW A DAYS ...ARCH DOOR LOOKS LIKE MADE A COUPLE OF HUNDERD YEARS BEFORE ... SHOWER LOOKS NICE ...SHOW HOW U CLEAN THE FIRE PLACE ... ONE SHOULD TAKE A SHOWER AFTER A HAIR CUT 😉😉🤣🤣😍😍...STAY BLESSED...

[@saraf9883]

Yeah I guess that hair cut solved the problem one viewer requested for crowd funding to have him get a hair cut and shave the beard-at least the hair cut part! 🤩🤣

[@manuelurdaneta2105]

I am 80 years old, I had a house out the city, where I spend the weekends making things, during 30 years, then I retire to another country to be near my son, daughter and gran children. But I 😅moved with my garage worshop and it is my hobby. I enjoy every week everything in your KZbin site.

[@cherylmcnair5594]

Martijn you have made a good life for yourself in a beautiful environment, surrounded by the things you obviously love, and it seems the most important thing to you is nature 😊

[@carolmciver4137]

Good morning from Kingston, Ontario🇨🇦

[@gregmason2208]

Love all the vibe in this. I am from Australia and have travelled the mountains of Italy a number of times and have fallen in love with it. I love watching you do your thing. Your work is perfection. (Love the pancake flip)

[@sydneyevans2637]

The model for the workshop is wonderful! It blends in better with your home and the landscape. It will be more work, as you said, but it will be beautiful. You've captured the onset of Spring perfectly.

[@mizb.9170]

23,000 views, wow. 4.1 likes. Why not hit the like button people! Thank you For sharing your world. 🙏 I love spring too.

[@olavinhodecarvalho3320]

Bom dia a todos do Rio de Janeiro- Brasil.

[@EEX97623]

Great work on the copper shower. Greetings from Estonia 🇪🇪

[@MaximumEfficiency]

copper is toxic, even through skin contact

[@jeykey7000]

Jeden Sonntag freue ich mich sehr auf dein video ❤zu sehen was du erschaffst ist Balsam für die Seele 😊

[@prof1968rose]

Se me permite, faço uso de suas palavras.

[@janetrobson9469]

Ahh my Sunday fix... Watching and admiring Martijn creating a piece of heaven... ❤

[@myfathersdaughter324]

Greetings from NZ 🇳🇿on Sunday evening ❤️

[@user-ib4jn2rn3d]

Exciting times although I'm not sure how you drag yourself away from the waterfall, river and the rocks. I think I would travel to Italy just to sit beside it. Beautiful work as always. You're a bit of a renaissance man, young Martijn.

[@isaiahpudun]

Watching your video together with my Dad..our favourite video & Good Nite from Sarawak, Borneo.

[@gillbatesemself3559]

Congratulations Martijn, going back to the start you said you wanted a fully self-contained home kitchen living room bedroom and shower. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the second cabin.

[@greg1474]

Good morning Martijn and everyone. You reminded me that I can start planting some potatoes in early spring - thanks!. As long as the soil temperature is 5 degrees C (around 40 F), the plants will begin to grow.🪴 I hope you get two new chickens to replace the two who died. I was very sad when that dog killed one. 😥 I hope the owners of that dog apologized to you. Have a great week.

[@maurellamessiroli7900]

Buongiorno Signor Martijin sicuramente ho sbagliato il suo nome 😞mi scuso nn l'ho letto bene..ho visto ieri il suo bellissimo video dove vive un posto meraviglioso ❤️ ogni volta che arriveranno i suoi interessanti video li guarderò sempre..la ringrazio per il suo tempo buon lavoro.

[@maurellamessiroli7900]

Scrivo dall' Italia Italy Lombardia 😊

[@mj2745]

Watching your videos is so immensely satisfying and breath taking. All that hard work, toiling through the long cold winter and snow to come out the other end, with a big warm bed and fire and fresh baking bread and pie, a hot running shower and the bird landing on the window sill singing in the spring, your close out view sitting in that magnificent landscape....Bravo Martijn! I was smiling all the way through this one.

[@yurborisovichpinhasik8039]

I adore watching how Martijn cooks and bakes to himself! It's really wonderful. After that I always feel myself hungry and go to my kitchen to eat something.

[@sharontownend5750]

The big smile after turning on the shower 😊

[@momokhalil594]

yeees finally .. Sunday routine with Martijn :)

[@lindabrooks8242]

The mountain loves you, Martjin. It looked as if the mountain was holding you in pure Love, as you listened to their wisdom.❤️

[@rezawaheed8879]

nothing more satisfying than a spring clean. time to make hay while the sun shines

[@ann-helenfranzen-juslin9277]

Coffetime, and Martjin time! ☕️ Quality time! 🇫🇮 👍

[@saeedandalusi7579]

27 degrees here in Al Andalus and the potatoes are a foot high.....all the best at the end of Ramadan 🙏

[@QTWeims]

Watching you makes me think about my great great grandfather who was a lighthouse keeper on the coast of Florida. They had immigrated from Sweden as my Grandmother was told. The other side of her grandparents were English sea navigators. They immigrated to the Bahamas and then to Key West Florida. My grandmother talked about the lonely existence of the lighthouse keeper but about what a great cook he was and planted beautiful gardens. My grandmother then married a man whose parents were from Sicily. I have such peace and joy watching what you. You have overcome some major obstacles that is without saying. I also watched your bicycle journey which was like nothing I have ever followed. You are so talented and adventurous. You can design and build anything. I believe you have talents that my ancestors must have had when they traveled to a new country. Your up coming plans are so exciting and thanks for taking all of your fans on this adventure with you. Your 77 year old fan watching your KZbin videos from Southern California. Nancy Q

[@consueloarroyo4169]

The little birdie is back...❤

[@hilaryestradahaigh2217]

The old church/chapel ruin still looks very tempting Martijn !!

[@Kalle1995]

The smile on your face when you turned the hot water on in the shower was priceless ❤😂

[@m.c.l.8386]

Have a wonderful evening, Martijin. It's still morning 🌄 here in Vermont, where we are all excited about the solar eclipse that will pass right over us at @ 3:30 pm. today .🌒🌗🌘 Lots of people traveling up from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia to join us. Thank you for sharing your life with us. It has been inspirational for me.✨️

[@28reinvent]

It's great to see you smile, Martijn. Spring is near and so is the joy of the season that you deserve. All the best.

[@TheRasiani]

21:00 ....beautiful looking swimming hole. Idyllic sitting/meditating spot

[@Kara784]

Peaceful, beautiful videos filled with so much. Thanks Martijn ... wonderful, and I look forward to next Sunday. Wishing you a good week.

[@Gail-ux2ly]

Martjin is such an inspiration to me as I complete my own build. When setbacks come, and they do, I just re-watch past episodes and regain my enthusiasm for what has been a grueling process. Hope and inspiration in the form of a you tube video!! Who knew?

[@jeanlilley3139]

I recently entered my final year of my 6th decade of life! I'm still processing the gift of another year. God has blessed me richly, and I enjoy seeing your beautiful old homestead come back to life. Too many people feel like these later years won't be as wonderful as those before due to sickness, pain, less money, and whatever excuse they might give. I believe there is still much to learn and see. Thanks for taking us along your journey! I enjoy sharing your insights and watching the buildings progress! God bless your journey.

[@chadhansen8581]

Your videos are always the highlight of my week!! Loving the progress!!!

[@elizabethsamson5591]

Hello Martijn, Spring is the best time of year, my fruit trees are in blossom, beautiful. An idea you might be interested in to save you all that weeding etc. If im not using a plant bed in the winter months, I lightly manure it, and cover it with thick, black plastic for the winter. In spring, I Uncover it and there are no NO weeds and, its ready to be planted. All the weeds just die under a blanket of darkness. Iv'e used tarpaulins before, just need to pin them down with logs....

[@maryannlibanan3845]

That last scene was amazing! thanks for sharing your work of art with us always.

[@maryannguess7115]

At 28 mins 50 seconds MARTIJN is thinking---> Yea, total joy, i hit the lotto...i can shower inside my house..😅🎉❤😊love it totally..so beautiful..well done ✔️ 👍 Great job..😊

[@mezanian]

Zoom out from rock ledge...why we come back every week. Copper piping..cause you know he will. Recipes to blow ya taste buds😅. Thanks Martijn 😊

[@claudialudeman818]

I so look forward to your videos on Sunday morning. Hello from Maryland, USA!😊

[@sharonj.1240]

Another Marylander here...Southern part of the State. I love it here, but enjoy seeing these beautiful mountains.

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

Westminster here!😊

[@sandrapospyhala277]

I hate it when your videos end. You take us to such an indescribable place. Your rendering of the workshop is incredible. You truly are an AMAZING MAN !

[@chiarachiara8453]

So lucky you can drink birch sap, it's so healthy!

...much Gratitude and Light from sLOVEnia 🙏☀️🐬

[@sytskealkema5043]

Ik kijk al een hele tijd elke zondag. Geniet er enorm van. Groeten uit Friesland.

[@sandrapospyhala277]

Waterfalls - you can’t beat Mother Nature!

[@eartecathy7378]

The arched door is beautiful. What makes it even better is the fact you choose to put in the extra work on a door that does not lead into your warm space. You are practical as well as artistic.