Building a Stone Arched Doorway

[@janehodgetts6078]

Tell the Italian stone masons it's a thrill to see their workmanship. Skills passed down through the generations.

[@mikeandtaramitchell]

These stonemasons are awesome. What a privilege to have access to such talented craftsmen.

[@irvanairvana4055]

Gorgeous, ❤.

[@urbanblocks2698]

A great skilled craft that modern building processes can’t replicate, slow citti, slow food, slow crafting makes perfection in life!

[@cheriesharp234]

Those guys are very talented stone masons. What a beautiful job they have done. X

[@joseywales7525]

They are beyond craftsmen, they are artists.

[@treehuggingmusician595]

That's exactly what I was going to say.

[@samadams4165]

Some art is hung on walls. Some sit in the town center. Some we get to live in. The masons are true artist. Please let them know many are amazed by their talent.

[@eletakelley7188]

Well said

[@MC-tg1xk]

Yes they are great artists, and their work will persist through the years to come, many generations forward!

[@storrienorrie7147]

😮well it's es to talk and easy to Nit pick when one is just an onlooker. A bit different when one is actually doing the hard graft. You are doing so well and it is all looking pretty amazing . Congratulations to all concerned.

[@petemack3076]

Master craftsmen surely, not artists. Both have their storied places in the world.

[@KatySimpsonLive]

Many congratulations! It’s looking amazing

[@kimbercollins6982]

Generally craftsman don’t like to work with homeowners because they have too many ignorant opinions, and not enough skill. These fantastic craftsman treat you like a good hoddie, which is a huge compliment. It’s amazing to see how much you’ve picked up in your short time with them. One of my favorite parts of this channel is just watching y’all work with such good flow and attitude-work is not a four letter word to you two-it’s a blessed opportunity-and that is a joy to watch.

[@joycesutherland6331]

Thank you for introducing me to the term "hoddie" - I looked it up and learned of how it derives from the word "hod". This channel is so educational!

[@blinkinbaboonbiskit]

“Are you still alive?” “Si!” “Tutto bene!” 🤣

[@ArtbyKatina]

Italians are a different people

[@jeanhawken4482]

Great team work by everyone.

[@melissamoore4339]

I could watch this work for hours. It amazes me how talented those stone masons are.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you!!

[@notdebbie]

Everyone is praising these amazing stone masons but I have to say, Brady you are not bad yourself. You have been a quick study.

[@cindland]

They do all that work in tandem with barely a word spoken between them. It’s such a pleasure to watch these true artisans in action!

[@giuseppedigiovanni9758]

they are artisans from Bergamo when you work you don't talk much

[@mirnaeuceda2123]

The Artisans at Bergamo says: dai laüra, dat de fà,e a la öna, dai poche parole!! Those words means, work no wasting time. Bergamo artisans are well known for been hard workers. In fact is happily surprisingly to see Brady working at their same level. Greetings from a small place in the Caribbean.

[@NancGall-wl5rw]

Truly I am enjoying the master skills of these stonemasons! Please let them know their skills and talents are enjoyed around the world. Michigan USA

[@rosiesgrandma]

You found some very special folk in Italy to work with you. They're very special they have shared with you a lifetime of knowledge being stonemasons. You also have been an outstanding apprentice.

[@MM-ek8sp]

Every time I see the wall come down and the mason asks "You still alive" I'm instantly taken back to the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun" when the wall comes down in the same manor and the Italian mason has pretty much the same reaction. It gives me joy!! Love all the builds/teardowns and views from your slice of heaven!

[@valeriocugia3956]

Actually in that film most of the masons are Polish and some with university degrees...

[@cynthiabradford155]

I had the same flashback. I loved the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun" and when the wall came tumbling down inside of the house or when the wall was being repaired outside...

[@pumpupjam9648]

Wow, these men who are with you are just amazing! They speak Italian and understand English. How wonderful! Very talented men who know what they are doing! The house looks great, it is getting there. You and Sara, will have an amazing mountain house soon. Very happy to see your channel. Thank you for posting your video. It is so uplifting!

[@madhatter909]

Brady's wife's name is Heather.

[@68carriet1]

I love my Sunday mornings... coffee and a little bit of Italy!

[@joannecalcutt6724]

The stonemasons are artist. I could watch them do that all day. Amazing

[@elizabethsoto5252]

I find your editing of what you are doing the use of pleasant music ,your conversations, the scenery, are very enjoyable to watch. The home you are creating, is a direct reflection of who you are, hard working, creative,deeply caring husband and wife raising a family in the best way possible. WONDERFUL!!!

[@kimerdosy4224]

How lucky you are to have two amazing craftsmen to help take your home to a whole new level. So impressed and in love with your project.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you so much!

[@margaretyourchuck6417]

Thank you all here, love watching the artisan stone workers. Don't laugh, humble men. Just beautiful.

[@daisy9910]

I would never want to leave if I lived there.

[@Chereese0808]

It is tranquil and beautiful.

[@mirnaeuceda2123]

​@@Chereese0808 It is really very tranquil. People born in big cities has to learn to leave that way

[@davidfellowes1628]

This has become extremely interesting indeed. the stonework and their craftsmanship is fantastic.

[@TheDog_Chef]

Props to these stone masons! Their work is exquisite. Thankfully there are still craftsmen with this talent. You guys must be so excited for the progress! I know I am!

[@Skattie]

You got two stone wizards there!!❤

[@lynhardie6291]

It's so inspiring to watch those stone masons at work, and Brady you look so much part of their team, your enjoyment of the craft shows in your body language. It's beautiful to watch the process. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@aliciarrrrrr]

It’s fascinating watching the stone masons making their craft look effortless. ❤

[@kathymarxer6952]

The view of the new addition is a work of art, so precise, looks smooth and flat with the beautiful colors of the stone setting off in the sunlight!

[@deniseblackman5229]

Very interesting to see how the arch is built. I hope your stone masons are teaching the younger generations.

[@christinesales905]

You're so lucky to have those stone masons, they're gifted. And doing a good job.

[@joshir1834]

The stonemasons should have their own KZbin channel. I would watch them for hours. 👏

[@carolynrae1845]

I'm in awe of the craftmanship showing up in this build/renovation, they are true artisans you have working for you, what a blessing. I've always been fascinated by stone or brick work and big rocks in general. And along with the stunning views & surroundings it will be a very special place to dwell in when complete.

[@tripletgirl2484]

It’s wonderful to see the skills being passed on to a new generation. Your channel is like watching a well done education documentary. I would love to see you all wearing ear protection. ❤

[@wanda5174]

I agree! More ear and eye protection and masks for all the dust.🙂

[@VeeMarieS]

"A house with good bones is a work of art that grows with the love it receives." I’ve enjoyed this content with my Sunday morning coffee before church since the beginning. You guys are getting there brick by brick! Happy Easter and may God Bless your family and those that are helping you along the way.

[@riccardo50001]

It's so clear that you have construction experience to achieve all these complex projects. Wow! So much work and you're very fortunate to have these italian workers who know how to craft stone!

[@mocarra100]

What a lost Art. So happy to see some parts of the world, are still practicing this Art. Well done! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸 💖

[@hvanderp578]

Ingenious that styrofoam archway as a mould. Can’t wait to see you settled in that beautiful house You found some great craftsmen, hard workers

[@AvaT42]

Wow! What a difference that archway made!! I love it!!😍. The patience and skill of those workmen is impressive.

[@HensOnly]

Those stonemasons have a very special gift working with stones and how they can mold it into what the house needs after a long sleepy slumber! I forgot how you acquired these two men! What they are showing to the world of their craftsmanship, they will have customers lining up for their services! A great way to promote their business! They have done well and a treasure to have! You have done very well as a quick study and you can use it to your advantage when you want to build a shed or barn at some point in the future! Or help a friend! Great video and tell these men we love them and their craftsmanship are excellent!

[@Alesxandros]

stonemasons from bergamo don't need any promotion from this channel...they are the best in italy and italians know that. In bergamo you'll find ten of thousands of people like those 2😂

[@Stygia88]

You are so lucky to have workers who perfectly master the original stone construction from the region.

[@joannmahaffey1068]

It's Easter Sunday morning when I'm watching this. Your stone mason friends are truly amazing but so are you to even keep up with them. When you are done with this project you will be well on your way to being a stone mason yourself. I was really hoping to hear a lot of the bells today but the arch makes up for it. So beautiful.

[@MickiConn-eo5or]

Amazing craftsmanship from the stone masons ,what's blessing to have them working .I love watching them work.

[@darienneflint9354]

Incredible watching this amazing skilful work being carried out. Fantastic find these two italian gentleman who are helping you recreate the art of stone masonary at its bedt. Ancient skills past from generation to generation. You guys are so very lucky to have them .... just wow how quickly they work being able to see this develop into an archway

[@lieuwina]

I agree with @NancGall-wl5rw I too am enjoying the master skills of these stonemasons! Please let them know their skills and talents are enjoyed around the world. watching from Cambridgeshire, UK. It is a privilege to be able to watch them and that they have allowed you to be able to film them for us to see. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Have a lovely day Brady, Heather and the hardworking craftsmen. Brady please put eye protection on please.

[@mirnaeuceda2123]

Ciao Heather e Brady As a couple my husband and I we are really enjoying your courage you have embrace to transform the barn you buy into a beautiful house for your family. We also are happy you have this unique experience to work with this Bergamaschi artisans Alessio and Carlo that shows the experience of a very all tradition. Complimenti because you also show to be a very hard worker following the same level of this two artisans. We follow you from a small place in the Caribbean

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@sylvanaire]

I know Italians are mucho macho, but I was really surprised in all of this to see that the stonemasons don’t wear eye protection with all the flying stone chips. 🤷‍♀️😄 Regardless, you are going to have a beautiful home and I’m enjoying your journey very much. Thanks for sharing! P. S. I love the cloud shots in the valley, so ethereal.

[@frederickherring2284]

The music in the background reminds me of an old masters' Apprentices song, It's because I love you. Appropriate

[@shelifiathomas845]

I honestly happened upon your page a few days ago it has always been my dream to live on my older years in the mountains of Italy being that I'm from the Caribbean you know how far fetched that is iwent back to the beginning of your journey and now im hear your family is beautiful and i remember when my mom started our home i was 19 going to college classes online and every afternoon we came over to our now home and tie steel just like you and the girls did i made 40 this year my daughter is 20 and my son is six my mom and i sat and watched your videos it brought back such good memories i pray the lord continues to bless and guide your family along this amazing journey ❤❤

[@stephenharlan4126]

Bravissimo, lovely watching talented craftsmen doing their work. I hope there are young men and women watching to see you don’t need a degree to do not only have a great career, but work that is desperately needed around the world. Pick a trade and get the training… Working with your hands is a very satisfying thing😅!

[@koningbolo4700]

Arches make the home...beautifully done !

[@julianneavery6995]

The stonemason are great. they do great work. Thank you guys.

[@eldcar72]

Brady fascinating watching the stone masons working what a talent, but truthfully I would not have the patience or strength to do what u guys are doing.. Thanks for taking us along.. a Sunday tradition here watching u…

[@Linda-im5hp]

I am so glad there is someone to help you with this. Good job!

[@dwansbo]

Two words of Italian I have learned from watching your videos. Molto and bene. 😅😅 That outdoor kitchen was the best thing you made, and the most useful.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

That's awesome!

[@konetashelton4130]

❤....to be young again. What a cherishable home.

[@frederickherring2284]

I see these two people will have a home, and it's foundation will be one of love. This is true 'cos it can be a house, bit it cannot be a home without Love & Respect, so it will be as close to near perfect that you can get. Really, it will mean that they have it all.

[@shelifiathomas845]

And your stonework gets better and better every time the Stone Masons are brilliant at what they do

[@veritawallace6051]

The architecture of the stone is amazing! It reminds me of, historically, of how ancient stone castles were built. ❤

[@kevingarman1367]

What a privilege to watch how these craftsmen accomplish their art.

[@machimontano1959]

Enjoying so much these episodes on stone construction and learning something new in the process. Those guys are truly skillful masters and you are on your way to become one as well if you aren't one already. Love your excitement of learning something new as well. The house is taking shape already, I can see your vision, is going to look awesome. Fino al prossimo fine settimana 😉

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mirnaeuceda2123]

Assolutamente anche dal lontano stiamo godendo di vedere la trasformazione che stai facendo in quella che sarà una bellissima casa. Buon lavoro👍

[@julieholcombe7422]

The stone archway is going to look fabulous!

[@arkbear1]

It’s such a pleasure watching the stone masons!

[@E4mj]

I'm new to this channel, so I'm watching retroactively, and it was a joy to see the final product of this archway, then be able to come back and watch it come together!

[@nancyf18]

Bradey, Heather, Alexa, Chloe, Happy Easter God bless you all God bless your Family's The arches are going to be beautiful. See you next video.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you! You too!

[@Dj-zz]

How fortunate you are to have hard working skilled & caring stone craftsman. Their work is a master piece. You’re home is already looking beautiful.

[@benjaminnorton2101]

I enjoy this so much. I am so anxious each Sunday after church to watch the latest update!! It is very exciting to see the progress and the beautiful craftsmanship being created. Y'all are so blessed.

[@Tarassio280]

Your masons are top level masters! Make coffee for them more often😀☝️

[@Monitschka]

I could watch this for hours. 😘 So good to know these masons beside you. Nothing won't ever fall apart. Happy Easter. 🐰

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Happy Easter!

[@donnaimeson5753]

Stone artists, your workers are amazing craftsmen! Looking like progress.

[@cliffpowellAmb482]

I do love to watch all of these old skills being retained and revived. You just do not get to see this very often, and I find it wonderful that you are able to find such men with these skills in stone masonry and employ them, and getting to watch and learn from them. This is priceless, and timeless. I can now begin to see how beautiful your home is going to be, and will be, for the generations to follow, Lord knows how far into the future.

[@yavonnebutcher2014]

Love how you guys embrace the journey with all of its ups and downs!❤

[@noahs4058]

You could not have found better stonemasons if you tried! It's been a privilege watching them work ❤️

[@CelticSeer]

Wow, you have two artisans working for you. Keep going, you’ll eventually have a beautiful home, probably won’t need air conditioning given that a stone house will be cooler in the Summer. Thank you for sharing your story. ~Namaste

[@jesuscastrejon2287]

It’s relaxing to watch this house building process. It’s a beautiful landscape , love the mountains. The location of this home is perfect to appreciate the formidable views this beautiful place has to offer . Congratulations to the stonemasons and qualified hand that preserve ancient building techniques. Blessings to you and your family. Keep up with the hard work.

[@gracegiven5093]

It's a long week waiting for the next video... I have come to really appreciate and admire your masons' work and ethic. It shows. I love how this home is being revealed and I imagine it will be filled with love and joy and celebration! Job well done, Voyagers!

[@kathyl5610]

Wow! It is amazing to watch this doorway and arch come together. These men are true artists and I love the camaraderie with all of you.

[@MariaPiaTamborini]

Your house is taking shape, it's wonderful! You are all great, including your beautiful family. Day after day, new and unexpected projects are discovered. Congratulations from an old Italian woman who follows you all and appreciates you so' much. Also for your Italian; i like hearing you speak in my language, you are perfect, you have no inflections, like a real Italian. Molto bravo!

[@derov4132]

Buona Pasqua! Due operai bravissimi, bravi tutti, complimenti anche per i muri della nuova costruzione. Auguri dalle Dolomiti. 👍👍👍

[@specialladyleemedlin142]

Morning Beautiful Family, Heather, Brady, Alexa, and Chloe,Your new stone.is simple beautiful, to see it every Sunday, all the work that had been completed, Its amazing, I love it all.How blessed you all to have these Master Stonemen, working on it. Your home will be a master piece, when it's completed. It's Easter Morning here,today. I pray that you all have a wonderful Easter.Sending my love to you all .Keep on Smiling, and Keep the Faith.Wanda In Ok

[@kathymarxer6952]

Stone masons are amazing and you are acquiring many skills working with them. Hopes for speed in your next steps forward!

[@KathleenMustard]

The house is really beginning to take shape. What great craftmans you found to do the stone work, and how the amount you have learned is priceless.

[@bernicenix5925]

I love the archway . It opens up the rooms nicely I think it's a wonderful design in a house

[@janethartmannjones4781]

That tink, tink, tink sound reminds me of wandering in a Roman cemetery, hearing the sound and coming upon a craftsman creating a tombstone

[@gloriadavis-spoors6795]

I'm just amazed period! What a pleasure watching this dream home coming together! I am finding myself getting excited for you guys. As I see it all coming together. So glad you have the help, I was feeling a bit stressed when you were doing so much yourselves!! Stone masons do awesome work! God bless you , all 4 of you!

[@kevinmartin3859]

A lovely arch being built good old fashioned workmanship 😊😊

[@BarbaraChapmanFrenchEthereal]

I ditto so many of the comments below... The stonemasons are incredibly talented! So interesting to watch... My husband and I built a rock wall as a large planter bed at our first house. It probably still stands today. ;) I read and read about getting the cornerstones, and slightly leaning the stones for dry-stacked stone walls. Then we built! Hubby pushed, rolled and carried stones up the hill from the unbuilt greenbelt in our subdivision behind our house. But we did very little chipping of the stones themselves. Since we made that three-sided planter bed, I went and grabbed my husband to come and see how you built the archway. Amazing!!! I never would have thought of using styrofoam and sand as a surface to build onto! What a learning curve (pun unintended)!! I am learning sooo much. Wish I was in our early 30's all over again. ;) Really enjoying watching your whole house rebuild. Thank you! Happy Easter to you all!! ✝💞

[@skywatcher6864]

Absolutely beautiful arch! I wondered how you were going to build it, and what part the form had to play in it. Those masons are fantastic, and you're picking up some really great training from them. Really looking forward to next week! Blessings!

[@TimG333]

Yes stressful, but so Gorgeous ❗️ thank you for sharing this...

[@amikailua9504]

I can not get enough of this renovation!

[@Judiland]

Yea! We’re going to Italy!! What’s up?

[@lindajoyce1808]

My favorite part watching the two gentlemen doing their craft (stone work)

[@letsparadise]

What a great builders you have. Wish you the best.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you very much!

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

I’m lost for words! 🙏

[@artlovermcg7564]

I have always wondered how these stone arches where formed. Now I know. 😊

[@BeckyAllen-wq3lm]

I so enjoy these videos. Your house will be beautiful. You are so skilled. Also the two workers are so skilled at their craft besides being two very handsome men. Thank you for sharing. I've turned on four of my friends to your videos. Can't wait to see it all done.

[@tamsresellinglife]

Hi Brady , Heather and girls , we have just binged your entire stone house play list in 5 days! wow 🤩 you have all done amazing, and what awesome new skills you have learned too. we can’t wait to see what progress you have made next week. all the best Tam and Belle from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🩷

[@missglenellen]

Amazing what those stone artists did accomplish so far, I am really impressed! I can never look at old stone walls like I did before! Last week I was in Mont St. Michel in Normandy to finally visit its world famous abbey almost in the middle of the sea. I had close looks at many of the impressive stone walls and wondering what the builders had in mind all this time ago.

[@iskwesispeyak2051]

the stone workmanship is amazing.

[@melindacline6775]

Incredible work! ❤️

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you so much!

[@lydm3398]

You have great Masons. I'm not a mason myself just a hands on housewife. I understand everythung they and you are doing. The syrofoam technique is used alot here the states more and more. Like you it a can be shape better etc. No rot, bugs etc. It makes a home look beautiful, in cost effective way. So happy you hooked up with these men they are the real deal. Future friends too!

[@frederickherring2284]

When I did engineering, I studied the Archway, and I never really appreciated that, But to see it built and come together like this is really very good

[@KenG557]

That stone arch would be gorgeous on the exterior main entrance of the house.

[@candacelytle9113]

Please tell these stone masons that I love watching them work, they are truly incredible ❤️

[@fransa6]

I am amazed by the skill of the stonemasons and Bradey is learning fast. Such energy and strength! Pleeease remember to protect yourself - hard hats and eye protectors. One chip from the stone …. Love your videos.

[@louiseclark7967]

It has been so amazing to see the masons work...truly a lost art here in the US. So cool to see your vision coming to life, step by painstaking step!

[@brewren851]

WOW! Two outstanding stone masons. They are awesome. It amazes me how talented they are. I would love to work with them. Looking good. ❤❤😊😊