100 Year Old Building Restoration In A Ghost Town

Hey guys! This week I revisit one of my first projects up at Cerro Gordo - the original bunkhouse. The building was built in 1913 and is home to many ghost stories up here, including my one and only ghost story.
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[@GhostTownLiving]

Hello everyone! Thank you much for checking out the video! What type of videos do you like best? Mine exploration, building renovations, hikes?, history?, let me know! Also, if you haven't watched my 11 month update, check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHfcmHqErdKhpqM

[@ImSafeonSite]

Is that the building with a haunted room on the right??

[@ImSafeonSite]

I'm certain you can get the Skoolie community to help you. By working side by side with you or just help clean up areas. I know that many Skoolie owners built their own interiors and did major work from Welding, Carpentry, Plumbing, and creating their own Solar Power setups. If you wanted to, maybe a Trade school in the area would be interested in furthering their students learning experience, by utilizing the program they are in, on your property. and maybe the school would pay you to allowing these students to work in real world experience. Just a thought.

[@KyleInOklahoma]

What a cool life.

[@Wafflethief1]

i love them all but the outdoor hikes, exploration, and scenery is always the highlight for me

[@willhelphingstine7494]

Let’s do more searches under buildings and stuff

[@Sleepy.Time.]

ghost who turns lights on seems more friendly than one who turns the lights off

[@nathanrecklies8106]

Lmao😂

[@than217]

My dead dad is definitely turning off lights somewhere. lol "I'm not made of money."

[@emberdt7998]

Seems like another fire waiting to happen.

[@AintYourChannel]

@@than217 don't you dare touch that thermostat, or his ghost might take action

[@baggeeboy]

Brent: I really want this to be a place where families can come and be comfortable. Also Brent: I don’t go there at night. It’s definitely haunted.

[@deirdrepasko9965]

Hahahahahaha

[@kentclark6420]

Have you heard about those people who like to go around and stay in old haunted hotels?

[@varosvlogs5661]

Sam & Colby 💯🔥

[@BlueYiperoo]

Haunted like the Stanley Hotel in Colorado???? I want a video on fast forward of the Hotel getting built. Hire Skoolie builders. Seriously, hire people who have done bus builds and van builds. They know how to build!

[@Aeoxander]

Plot twist, every murder in the town happened in the bunkhouse.

[@temper44]

The story about your grandpa was fascinating. It's obvious that he planted a seed in the back of your mind, even as you went into banking as an adult. I'm sure he would have been proud of the work you're doing now.

[@anupagnawali6332]

Brett. I don't normally comment, but I've been compelled to today. I have been watching your show for 11 months now and every time you start your long monologues, I feel overwhelmed and yet at peace. I don't know if it is the quality of the words you use, the truth and conviction you hold, or just the purity and genuineness you seem to ooze. But I am soon flooded with tears and with little parts of myself I think I chose to forget for a long time. And for that I thank you. I wish you all the success, in all the ways you seem fit. Sending you lots of love and kindness from somewhere far away. Hope I get the pleasure of having a real conversation with you one day.

[@delovelydeb1]

Perfectly said♡

[@fresquez]

So kind

[@virgieortiz5213]

So beautiful 😍 said.For 👍 sure

[@liabjornfot278]

💜

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you, I really appreciate that note. I too hope you can make it up and we can have a real conversation one day. Thank you for the support and message. Made my day!

[@thomasinajefferson9971]

I swear ... the editing, the camera work, the music ... I feel like this is from the Planet Earth series, it’s THAT professional. You were made for this. (And all while rebuilding your town, exploring mines, taking care of your animals, and with little WiFi. THAT’S impressive, sir.) 👏👊🖤

[@Ksweetpea]

Half the reason I'm here is the cinematography and music. I always leave these videos feeling more hopeful and inspired

[@michi-fv2mf]

I think he has a cutter

[@MavenFade]

Im bot certain, but im guessing when hes ready to do another video he either edits/and uploads it at his lil shack there in the town below Gordo, or he has someone he sends it all too

[@roxydegall3699]

He is amazing in what he does, totally agree!

[@s3corpuz379]

Love it God Bless🙏

[@Aby7799]

A hardworking American, paying homage to other hardworking Americans who worked and shaped Cerro Gordo. Salute to you Brett.

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

brent*

[@ScottFerreira]

Here we go! I look forward to this since I don't watch TV and this is my "weekly show" now!

[@tnethacker]

Same

[@Ryanpearce97]

This has become part of my weekend routine, Wandavision, NCIS and then most importantly this!

[@nicklewis5743]

SAME

[@thomasinajefferson9971]

SAME! Never even been this excited for a show when I HAD tv lol Love watching his journey. (Plus, I live close and am fascinated by the history here. My great, great, great grandpa settled most of this area. I’ve always been so taken with the photos and stories we have from him) 🖤

[@mrkolasa.]

Do videos go up at the same time and day weekly guys?

[@miniclip886]

You should put motion activated cameras in the bunk house

[@hollownexus9316]

Very true

[@rianbrown3502]

Imagine just having a time loop of a week of the town. That would be crazy

[@Jamesee777]

And a live cam!

[@DG-jq7il]

They wouldn't pickup anything other than the lights turning on. You need someone sensitive to "ghosts" or spirits to visit and spend some time in the rooms where you suspect things happening. If there is a presence, they will feel it, and if that presence is strong enough, they may even catch a glimpse of it. And no, I am not ranking about paid mystics or Hollywood charlatans, folks truly sensitive often don't charge, and feel such sensitivity is more of a curse than a blessing.

[@DG-jq7il]

@@Jamesee777 a live would be awesome.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I can't believe no film companies have reached out to you yet for a documentary. I wish I had more connections but maybe someone with money will contact you. This would make an awesome 2 hour doco or mini series.

[@elineblind348]

I think he's doing a fine job all by himself.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

@@elineblind348 of course he is, but he obviously needs more money and this would be one way to get it fast

[@steverocks1980]

I´m happy that this is his independent production. Imagine what Discovery Channel would do to this place and the story. Some overenthusiastic producers would drive Brent into poor obviously scripted stories like "the goats are missing and Brent only has 1 hour left before sunset. Then he looses the keys for his dirtbike finding it right under a rattlesnake and a bunch of skorpions"

[@sherylgifford9387]

I thought about that too, but think of how it would ruin the charm of Brett doing his own tours with the alpacas, and the cats . . .

[@richcollins513]

@@steverocks1980 Brent is doing a way better job of this than Giorgio A. Tsoukalos ever would.

[@AMSinc301]

"I added a padlock which only I had the key to" Okay that answers it. You're being haunted by the Lockpicking Lawyer

[@simonstuffi]

the one and only realistic explanation

[@zolf3141]

It could be Bosnian Bill

[@gabrielsantana6161]

He's there to allert you to be more secured

[@jasmith1867]

I can't get enough of that lock picking lawyer.

[@Coracatrblx]

the literal explanation

[@Hunt3r4567]

- "I see the bunkhouse as a great place for families to stay" - "Yeah, so if the ghosts want one place to hangout I think that's okay. I still don't go to the bunkhouse at night"

[@ew6300]

Thinking the same here😁

[@katanshin]

He means families like the Winchesters, naturally

[@gertsgarden]

Some people would probably pay extra for the thrill!!!

[@Sileff]

@@gertsgarden As a paranormal investigator we will be all in for that bunkhouse! Sign us up.

[@BagHolder323]

Can we please have a video spending one night in the bunkhouse, please?

[@trevoronkalo6010]

Fun fact for y’all fellow Watchers on this channel, the ghost adventures crew actually filmed an episode at cerro gordo.

[@MrJti8899]

From curious child to investment banker to inspiring man that owns a ghost mining town. What a journey, thanks for making it a shared story too!

[@0903tgrace]

“This place is haunted and I don’t go at night because I feel threatened.... enjoy your stay!!”

[@rvsoccer5]

@@shukracharya_ how?

[@arcanask]

That's why people stay half a night in the Vilisca Ax Murder House. It could make some money.

[@markwestervelt9708]

The dead cannot hurt the living ever. We the living on the other hand can. Spirits aren’t there to destroy. They’re there to guide and encourage the living to live on. No such thing as haunted. Haunted is a negative word used to sell movies.

[@faithreturns333]

@@markwestervelt9708 everything you just said is incorrect! The demons and the Lost Souls are the entities or energies that are part of what's called The Haunting. They are in a different dimension than we are. There are 10 dimensions that we have mathematically proven and all are in existence at the same time. That does not mean that each entity can go from one dimension to the other as it's supposed to be because there's a fault in the system. When you use the term spirit that just means an energy that can live within a certain dimension. There are spirits that live within the five dimensions of this universe in which Earth currently hangs in space in our solar system. But there are spirits who never come to this dimension. There are spirits which are holy and of good things and then there are spirits which are demonic and dark and evil and are of bad things. Energy by itself must have a positive charge or a negative charge at one time or another. You're so worried about what is said in the 20th century in on a movie or a TV that you are neglecting all of the data that came before 17th century human!

[@robertbandy216]

@@faithreturns333 can we switch dementions? I want to.

[@terrenceodgers5866]

Having all the money in this world could not replace the happiness within you, that you now feel. I believe you to be a very lucky young man. Always interesting videos.

[@mitchswanson2175]

Hey Brent, a bit of advice, don't put anything in the rooms that you don't want destroyed. Once you have guests you'll notice they don't treat stuff they way you would... Speaking from experience here

[@ridgecrestwack9746]

Sad but very true

[@thirtythreeeyes8624]

I'd like to think if people are going to the middle of nowhere to stay at an abandoned mining town they might have a little respect for the history of the place.

[@antonykean6616]

@@thirtythreeeyes8624 I agree, I can’t imagine your average joe going to visit this place. However, accidents happen and I wouldn’t leave shit around that you don’t want to get damaged. Just in case.

[@Lavendarsblue]

Yeah when I saw the original building diagram I thought that, make a copy of it to hang, put the original in the museum

[@GhostTownLiving]

Good point, thank you! I've learned this from my hostel in Austin. However, I do hope people making the trek up enjoy and respect history!

[@rebeccatopken6532]

The carpet was probably put down as "insulation" against the cold. You have done a beautiful job of renovating.

[@BeingMe23]

He said that someone said the floors were bad.

[@paul01197070]

@@BeingMe23 Bad at keeping the warmth :P

[@rebeccatopken6532]

@@BeingMe23 I'm not concerned with what he was told, probably by someone who wasn't there when carpet was laid. If you have ever lived in an older house with wood floors you would get it.

[@rebeccatopken6532]

@@lotharschiese8559 welp it would have shined had it been taken care if pre carpet😉

[@SolidStateSoul]

I just hope he wore breathing protection the entire time he sanded the old paint off the floors. It's highly likely that paint had lead in it.

[@Tommyvon]

Brent - This channel is your museum. I've been to lots of cool museums, and i've learned a bit from each of them. But this channel is far more engaging to its viewers on its history. And being on the internet, anyone around the world can learn about it. So, thank you for this channel and all the hard work.

[@MainstreamDB]

Imagine going in the next day to a child's footprints in the dried varnish.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Yikes! I'd rather not think of that.

[@strange-universe]

@@GhostTownLiving haha! one abandoned bunkhouse coming up!

[@MichelleNardiArt]

Actually, after he told us that story I was holding my breath for him to say when he came back there were footprints in the varnish. lmao. They turned out so beautiful.

[@kimmyrekt]

O

[@joannebryan2015]

@@MichelleNardiArt ditto. And if there’s one we know there are numerous more spirits around.

[@andrewpeterson5003]

As a person that does Harwood flooring for a living. You Sir did that floor proud!!! Great job

[@fretlessbass]

you should never sand against the grain

[@notacopnotacop1120]

U know that floor looks like hell now too. Drum sander against the grain lol ouch

[@FrenchieFrench1555]

My daughter told me about Brent. In just one week this channel came on the top of my very short list to favorite channels. Thank you Brent and I love to discover you.

[@beeestuff9819]

I feel like this "episode" really caught the essence of why I love this so much. a really smart man once said something like "this is tickling all the brain parts". and brent is tickling all the heart parts.

[@blueonblueracingnova]

This is the only show i look forward to watching every week. This channel blows tv clean out of the water

[@darin5250]

Amen

[@claytonkr05]

I've been called to look at and do foundation repairs on old buildings like these. Anyone who says "not worth saving" clearly doesn't know the difference between true old growth hardwood of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the soft yellow pine they build with today.

[@garybizzo]

My wife and I gave up tv for KZbin. We look forward to the stories of Cerra Gordo, Brent, we both think you are the genuine person we have seen for some time. It comes across on your face, in your eyes and your pearls of wisdom - good on you bud

[@cbiz384]

Family staying the night: “Hey Brent, can you pop on over real quick we need help with the furnace” Brent: “oh no sorry, it’s past dark, ask one of the ghosts to help you, anyway nighty night!”

[@bounderchris]

There is no such thing as ghosts, just demons pretending to be dead people...

[@kage3069]

@@bounderchris lol that escalated quickly... Thought you were gonna say there are no such things but well it took a turn

[@delishme2]

🤣🤣👻💜

[@ragemodels]

@@delishme2 😂👻🤣#ByeBunkHouse !!!

[@bounderchris]

@@kage3069 it’s the truth... the large majority of people who profess to be Christians don’t actually operate in the power of God but when you have faced demons and cast them out in the ONLY name that saves, the name of the ONE TRUE GOD, Jesus Christ!! You know how real they are!! If you only knew the evil that lurked around you would be running to God so you won’t ever see Hell and be tormented by those things.. sadly modern day false doctrine “Christianity” says you can just say a prayer to Jesus and now you are saved and born again but that’s not what the word of God says... you must repent, be baptized in Jesus name for the remission of sins and then seek God for the Holy Spirit... on the day He baptizes you with the Holy Spirit you will KNOW you are His and your whole life will change for the good. That will be the best day of your life and now you will look at celebrities and people who are rich monetarily and know they are poor and you are the one who is rich... not by your means but by becoming a child of God!! Praise the Lord!!!! He loves us SO MUCH!! When you feel the love of God you will know there is NOTHING or NO ONE in this world that can give you the love God has for us!!

[@jacquesdeghorain3162]

Tout le monde ne te comprendra pas Brent , mais ne t'en préoccupe pas . Il ne sera jamais donné à tout le monde de voir au-delà des choses ni de comprendre au-delà des mots.....Ce que tu as découvert à Cerro Gordo , ce n'est pas seulement les restes d'une petite ville abandonnée.....C'est toi-même , en vérité , que tu y a trouvé , plein d'une bien plus grande richesse de coeur et d'âme que tu n'avais sans doute imaginé . Puisse-tu trouver là-bas , perdu au milieu de ce grand désert , le bonheur dont beaucoup d'entre nous rêvent encore , heureusement . Continue donc à nous montrer tes merveilles et crois bien que c'est un très grand cadeau que tu nous fais . Nous , qui te suivons , en sommes tous bien conscients . Nous t'en remercions et t'accompagnerons comme aujourd'hui partout de tout coeur . Un grand merci aussi à ces joyeuses petites chèvres et à tes jolis petits chats qui , si tu leur prêtes toute ton attention à eux aussi , deviendront pour toi , pendant toute leur vie , les meilleurs amis du monde..........

[@Paulymade]

Just love your town . Here in Australia, we have something similar. About 250km west of Sydney, there's an old abandoned silver mining town called Yerranderrie. It's not as complete as Cerro Gordo but equally rich in history. A friend owns property about an hour away and we go up there 3 or 4 times a year it's just awesome, the more you look around the more you find. The hard work the early pioneers went through to establish this place is just mind blowing. We don't what hard work is. There isnt much about it on you tube but google or wikipedia should give you plenty of info about it. Don't forget. if you ever come to Australia look me up, I'd love to take you there. You'll relate to it on so many levels. Keep the great videos coming, love your work.

[@jenpoi]

Brent: I’m fixing this bunk house up for guests. Also Brent: I never come in here after dark.

[@Mizz.Person]

😁🤣😂🤣🤣😆

[@Scoobylife]

hahahaha

[@soniclab-cnc]

my exact thought

[@geomaxa]

so many ghost hunters will be booking up to stay there when its up and running, i bet the waiting list will be months if not years long lol

[@noniehayes6050]

@@geomaxa I agree, 100%! He could have that set as a great source of finance for the town improvements! I dont mean he would charge sky rocket amounts, but all the places ghost hunters, paranormal investigators go to film do pay a fee, and they get to stay there and sleep in one of the buildings!! Make sure Brent sees your idea, that is awesome!

[@keaghanbusfield4435]

I have never been so invested in a KZbin series! I cannot wait to see the hotel once it is rebuilt to it's former glory.

[@jasmith1867]

Right. This is like the first few weeks of a relationship. Before reality sets in and she tells you she has multiple personalities and likes fava beans and a nice Chianti. And you happen to be a census taker.

[@jasmith1867]

@@lotharschiese8559 I wrote that reply and then forgot that I was that sick in the head.

[@Kevakazii]

This man has single handedly proven Gingers do have souls.

[@archieturnxr]

😂

[@grafando]

It's a trick! Don't fall for it!

[@N.a.n.i..]

LOL he has a beautiful soul

[@strikergamer2979]

😂😂

[@MsZoedog66]

Ba ha ha ha 😜 Poor Brent! I dye my hair red, so be careful what you say pmsl

[@lukimontanaro]

Greetings from Paraguay Brent! You’re very inspiring. Keep at it

[@Hamflabagaba]

Your sentiment at the end honestly moved me to tears. It was very inspiring and I'm so glad you get to be in a place that makes you feel complete doing things that bring you joy. I hope everybody gets to experience that same feeling someday. xo

[@scottcroteau7375]

Me too! It was very sincere and touching.

[@josephbuck6670]

Look at Brent wearing his helmet on his dirt bike, looking cool and safe at the same time! You go Brent!!

[@tanner791]

@@jackjones7665 ???

[@CaptanTaco]

“Bring your family to the bunk house! By the way it’s haunted and I don’t ever go in. enjoy your stay😊”

[@General_Confusion]

Greetings! Welcome to the haunted bunkhouse here at Cerro Gordo. I'm too scared to stay here, but your all welcome to stay, hell bring the kids and the dog. But whatever you do, don't turn off the light.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Basically!

[@jennychickie83]

@ghosttownliving Hey Brent, are you sure no one went in through the back door after you put the padlock on the front door? Maybe someone was playing a trick on you :)

[@irishsakura1]

My Dad is going to LOVE this episode! He talks about you as if you guys just met. I love what you are doing. I see your vision and beyond. I hope and pray it comes to be!

[@drekoll]

Great job on the floors! They look beautiful!

[@melb92154]

This has got to be one of the “best” series- KZbin channels in the whole US of A!! I am so glad to see that most everyone who comments says the same thing.I enjoy your ongoing saga of the trials, tribulations and FUN of renovating a “Ghost” mining Town with a real ghost! For being so young you communicate life like an “old soul” (that’s a very good thing!) You convey your love for what you do as if you have always been there! I am so glad to see that you are taking the bull by the horns and learning how doing the work yourself! It’s true, you do appreciate things more if you do it yourself! You have a beautiful little town and I believe you will make it a success venture in the future. Good luck rebuilding the hotel! Be waiting for next time you upload a video.

[@WasatchWind]

It pairs quite nicely with my viewing of Thunder Mesa Studios, where a guy is building a fantasy model railroad layout inspired by the Disney parks and Knott's Berry Farm.

[@sebastiantiao4028]

❤️

[@WasatchWind]

@@stevenheeley5269 Who exactly is he conning??

[@deirdrepasko9965]

@ Melanie Blakley, Amen, I agree, especially the part of his having "an old soul". Well, you know, he's most likely Celtic, so that explains a lot.

[@deirdrepasko9965]

@@WasatchWind there's Debbie Downers in every group, just ignore steven.

[@Mr.Rogers91]

Dude you need a pole for that roller. You’re killing your knees for no reason. It will be a priceless investment for the amount of painting you’ll be doing.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Ahhh, an excellent recommendation. I'll get one next time I get to the 'big city' haha. Thank you!

[@sergevillemaire357]

Brent is mining for Himself on that mountain , and seeing the complexities and ramifications, THE ONENESS OF IT ALL. Looking through our past, discovering and honoring our past as to see who and what makes us who we are, THE LOVE WITHIN, that is what makes us truly HUMA N.

[@thaAverageGinger]

It would be an honor to come out there and help you. Since I got out of the service I’ve been trying to treat my ptsd by learning and growing. I would be forever greatful if I could help.

[@ericag5346]

I hope you find and do something to help your pstd! I know I'm so grateful for my hobbies. Good luck!

[@jimmyz003]

This channel is awesome. I followed him when he first started. I will be out that way sooner or later it would be a riot to spend the day out there.

[@WorldOfNicky]

Thank you for your service 🙏🏻 I hope you find peace and hobbies to keep your mind busy.

[@jimmyz003]

Thank you for your service!!! If you ever need anything hit me up anytime. Seriously.

[@ksweet696]

I hope you go for it. Brent "went for it" and has no regrets. And it seems he can use all the help he can get.

[@goodday5837]

It would help you a lot if you found someone with Ground penetrating radar so you could discover hidden tunnels or even find water!

[@nathanrecklies8106]

@Ghost Town Living

[@MCW1955]

It seems most people want everything done for them with no effort on themselves. But as you know when you do a job no matter how small, every time you look at it, you feel pride and accomplishment. A great feeling. Thanks for another great video!!

[@DanNortonProduction]

Brent, your story at the end hit me. I spent a decade miserable with my career. I finally got the chance to get out last year and have been exploring different projects. I just started work on a YT channel for a client, and the topic harkens back to my childhood, and for the first time, I feel like I’m doing the work that I was meant to do. What you said at the end just gave me that extra confirmation. Thank you! Love your channel and what you’re doing.

[@eskimofo9i6]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@morkovija]

Our boy is still alive, nice!

[@voidedgoat]

I was about to post the same comment earlier. At what point when he doesn't post do we send a search party?

[@kahdmus]

Thought exactly the same thing!

[@fredrikdanielsson3605]

Beautiful floors. I'd love to sleep in the blue room. Looks so cozy.

[@quinnhanks850]

As a person who is stuck trying to find myself you really do inspire....

[@Danijean85]

❤

[@jeweetwelbeterdandat9665]

Keep trying mate. you are not alone.

[@yusufdomun303]

Hey Brent , you should try Starlink satellite internet man !

[@jordonweiss]

That would be pretty cool, although I don't think Starlink is available that far south just yet

[@travisk5589]

Why. He is a few hundred feet from a cell tower?

[@evangossell1980]

@@travisk5589 He pays a few hundred for satellite internet

[@user-de4cq6uk6l]

he said hes trying to get it but it hasn't gotten done yet

[@wbforsure2104]

I’m sure he’ll be chosen when it’s available for his area. His setup is the perfect test bed for it.

[@MakingUsThink]

I commend your commitment to stay busy and not be bored in a ghost town.

[@BennyNeptune]

Brent! One of my favorite quotes that i feel resonates with your ending message in this episode is: Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play - Heraclitus Your work is inspiring man and, although we don’t know you, we as your fans are proud of how far you’ve come!

[@jojo1308716]

Yay. Thanks man for being a “public” hermit!!!!

[@GhostTownLiving]

hahah, no problem!

[@shanrizzy7533]

Restoration of historic buildings is so important especially for the usa cause we are a very young country. We need to treasure what we haven't destroyed yet. What a Gem you have. Favorite video yet! And Iove love you!

[@gertsgarden]

Next time you’re in Darwin try and meet up with Jim Hunolt he’s the guy with the giant sculptures. He’s a great story teller and really interesting guy.

[@GhostTownLiving]

I'll do that! Thanks for the tip. I think we have a few mutual friends.

[@jamiegambino6406]

I watched a documentary about Darwin earlier today, what a place, total peace out in the middle of nowhere.

[@gertsgarden]

Big Sur Folks

[@amyslowikgrossman835]

If I were retired, I would love to do a volunteer-cation here and bring a ton of supplies/materials and renovation help in exchange for the stay and hands-on history experience.

[@TheSyraphid]

I don’t know why but the upbeat music and the excitement you had when the floors were done brought a tear to my eye. Your love for the most minuscule accomplishments is so heartwarming!

[@fritzcolburn]

Been binge watching for days now. Got to say I totally feel what you said at the end. I'm pushing 50 and you're living the dream I never will. I've always felt disconnected from this world and system. Moving to a place like this has been a dream since I was about 20. Just move and drop out of this world. Guess I'll just have to live that dream vicariously.

[@leannewithers391]

If you were to advertise the bunk house as a haunted place to stay, you would 100% have no problems booking it up!! So many ghost lovers out there!!

[@GaryRoseTVandFilm]

It frustrates me that he seems to be in no hurry to get the place operating as a staycation. But the money could be used for the renovation and he could do so much with it.

[@robine916]

@@GaryRoseTVandFilm I believe he stated that after the fire, they had no power for quite a while in the bunkhouse.

[@leannewithers391]

I have no qualms with our good old ghost town man. I think what he is doing is amazing and whatever time frame he gets this done in good on him!!

[@MrRupit123]

From Ireland I have been binge watching your videos. I am 61 yrs retired policeman here and I wish I was as young as you with some necessary skills to help you. I have visited 2 different 'wild west' ghost towns in USA many years ago. I truly admire your enthusiasm and tenacity. I have subscribed to your KZbin & Patreon. I hope this can buy you a few 2x4s. Someday I hope to visit.

[@junerobertson4389]

I sure admire what you are doing. I am 73 and I wish I lived there and could help with the work you have to do. How satisfying is that on an everyday basis. The peace, the beauty around you, the history. Astonishing.

[@pattawoo5149]

My alarm goes off in 4 hours.. totally worth it tho! Haha

[@stonedsavage7814]

3 at the time of typing this comment.

[@briankearney1619]

2 at the time of typing this comment

[@skullrush4493]

I just woke up at the time of typing this comment

[@RonanCoughlan99]

It's time to get up!

[@skwatson2617]

I get your soulfulness Brent. Existing is not living….performing meaningful tasks does not fulfil you the way waking up your soul exhilarates your whole being, motivates, and takes you to a whole different level of personal spirituality. Seeing the world through open eyes, taking in all that surrounds you and following your passion and love for nature, history, creativity, exploration and so much more, is what connects you to the universe in a way that few folk get to experience. You’re an inspiration, a spiritual leader and free spirit. Thanks for sharing that with us.

[@michaelwest359]

I turn 68 in April, a month ago I bought my first motorcycle is over 35 years, because I figure why not? It makes me feel young, brings back good memories. Maybe when you start taking guests I'll come see you, it's only about 1000 miles from me. lol

[@lewisnaranja6924]

Brent the only KZbin channel worth watching by a country mile! Absolute Ginger god sir 🙌🙌

[@ultimatehaunted6026]

Absolutely dig your videos. Such ambition, yet humanity and awareness at the same time. Hat off to you sir!!!! I Look forward to more of your videos, thanks for what your doing and sharing. From Manchester, England 🙏🙏

[@bradishear9369]

Your last comments on finding yourself. I needed to hear that cause I still feel like I need to find my own Cerro Gordo self. Thanks

[@MattiasMagnusson]

If i ever get to the US, this is the first place i want to visit, first to see this beautiful place, and if i can help with something i would (i used to be a carpenter here in Sweden) now I'm a business owner working with programming and computer support in Stockholm.

[@morkovija]

I hope the trend catches on in Europe and in beautiful Sweden too. Not that many abandoned things there I'd imagine. But here in Eastern Europe - plenty of interesting things

[@matsjohansson1981]

samma här! efter covid så bara åk!

[@edvinkarlsson4302]

vill verkligen åka dit också

[@GH0--001]

@@morkovija okay

[@SunRabbit]

The thing is that we don't have anything that looks exactly like this place in Europe that I can think of, and I've been to almost all the countries, east and west. Maybe parts of the Extremadura in Spain, or the far east of Russia, but here in Germany it's just cities, woods and fields with an Alp or two thrown in the mix.

[@jellybean4211]

That was such a beautiful message at the end, really resonated with me. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@dynaakin8019]

Loving the renovations on that bunk house. An idea for you. That back door of the bunkhouse that leads to a cleft in the ranges. Looks like a good place to attach a porch to the back end of that bunkhouse. Extend it from house like 6 - 10 feet and the entire width of the house. Put up railing and a step down onto a trail (bordered by the plethora of rock you already have there) that leads & disappears into that cleft. It's be a nice place to put a couple rocking chairs to drink some coffee and just look out into the distance.

[@jennychickie83]

Great idea! I was also thinking that he could paint that outhouse back there like a beige color with some trees on it so that it would blend into the landscape and put little solar lights along the pathway so people would walk along the pathway and only see the outhouse when they got close up to it. Kinda like a magic trick.

[@staceyryan834]

I still remember the video where you first pulled up the carpet in the Bunkhouse and you couldn't get over how pretty the wood was. I really do love seeing how much you love your ghost town.

[@zackx8005]

The shell of a person thing was very real to me I needed to hear that and It couldn't have come from a better person

[@hanse81]

The wall hanging "carpet" in the smaller bedroom is identical to one my grandparents have. They are in their 80s and although they have lived most their life in Norway they lived for more than 10 years in America somewhere in between 1960-1975. Maybe they brought this home with them when they moved back, my mom told me they travelled by cruiseliner for 2 weeks to get back to Norway.

[@eileensimpson3725]

We had the same one only smaller vintage from the 60's I believe

[@Mizz.Person]

My dad still has a polar bear one in his bedroom. 😍❣ Central Canada.

[@kennethgeorge6412]

I was born and raised in lone Pine currently do not live there but I think what you’re doing is so awesome if you’re ever looking for some help working around that property let me know I would definitely like to try to make my way out there see my family and do some work and exploring your property with youI love history and there’s so much of it there

[@GhostTownLiving]

Wow, thank you! Let me know if you're ever in the area. You'll have to come up at very least. Appreciate the support.

[@kennethgeorge6412]

@@GhostTownLiving I might be in lone Pine in just a couple months I’m actually trying to move back from Utah but my grandparents still live there in lone Pine and I’m gonna go help him take care of their property they’re getting too old for itI will definitely have to come up and visit

[@hanslain9729]

Dude... 4:25 talking about being a maker and passing that down to newer generations... that hit me and resonated outta the blue. "Whatever you want to make, we can make anything in the world." Can't think of a more amazing thing to hear from a parent or grandparent... what a gift of time and effort. Made this 47 year old dad a bit teary. My dad only passed down so much due to his alcoholism taking up his time before passing when I was 19 from his own self destruction. Whatever that did to me, whatever got instilled, I try to show my kids whatever I can and work with them to build stuff whenever asked... I am a builder and handyman to the best of my ability. Whatever they soak up, I'm grateful to share and it's time well spent. Thanks for sharing this story about your grandpa. -- a happy viewer

[@GhostTownLiving]

Amazing, thank you for that note. It was a really impactful moment for me as a child. I hadn't really thought about it in a really long time but being back here brings back the memories. Hopefully your children soak up your maker tendencies too! I know they'll appreciate it at some point in their lives.

[@somebodysomeone8213]

Brent has the best front yard & backyard, ever!

[@sYnchr0_]

That outro speech hit really close to home. I'm - hopefully - at the start of my own path to find real purpose again.

[@joanhall3718]

Your talk at the end of this video was so beautiful and inspiring.

[@Urmomstraight7846]

I’m sure groups and families are really going to want to stay in that haunted house!!

[@Smerritt2469]

I would love too!

[@anvildesigns1130]

Heck, some people would even pay extra for that! 👻

[@MsZoedog66]

There is a haunted quarantine station in Sydney NSW. People pay $1000's to stay there overnight. It is nothing too fancy. Clean and nice just like Brent's bunkhouse, with a breakfast basket thrown in. The ghosts can't eat human food 🤣

[@earthsperfectphotos9765]

Im totally down for it. Staying in a ghost town / old mining town one day would be so cool . Not much stuff like this around anymore.

[@Smerritt2469]

@@earthsperfectphotos9765 do you watch the Ghost Town Living channel? Brent has an awesome thing going there.

[@brittanyward1290]

Hey Brent, I just wanted to say thank you for talking about your rough stretch as an investment banker. I'm in a bad place mentally right now, and this weekend was worse than usual. I'm unhappy with myself, my job, everything. I'm only 24 but I feel like I've wasted my life through laziness and poor decisions. I broke down in front of my sister today, because I was so jealous of her happiness. But listening to you talk makes me feel a little less alone in this world. I know I can change to be the kind of person I want to be, and do the things I want to do. Seeing your success, and knowing that I'll get to see incredible things from you, really motivates me to change. So thank you for being such a positive force in my life. You're a wonderful person (:

[@GhostTownLiving]

Oh wow, I really appreciate that note. I know exactly the feeling you're talking about. I had it at a very similar age. It sounds cliche, but good things are coming in the future. I am just getting to this feeling now after lots of meandering. You'll get there! Thanks for checking out the videos!

[@gordonosmundson2187]

Hi Brent, first let me say that I've become addicted to your channel and look forward to each new episode. You ask what I like best. I'd have to say your positive attitude about everything. I like seeing progress on your projects, exploring mines and their technology. I love history and Cerro Gordo's time is one of my favorites. You make me feel like I'm sharing your adventure with you. Now here's a little story of my own. I live in a 1914, craftsman style, California bungalow. I'm watching the latest video of you fixing up the bunk house and there on the ceiling hangs a light fixture and it looks much like the light fixture that hangs in my dining room. There's nothing else like it in my house, so I assumed some previous owner had put it up. Now that I see the fixture in your 1913 bunk house is the same style that in my 1914 bungalow I can say that they are both of the same era, it's original to the house and it was probably a popular style at the time. I loved your comments about finally feeling like yourself, I had a similar feeling when I retired. I had a meaningful career as a landscape architect, but could now do things in my own way and on my own time. It's great. I would love to come up to Cerro Gordo, spend a few days and help with one of your projects. I'm trying to get a group of us together for the trip, one of the guys is a general contractor and another is a carpenter with a degree in historic preservation. Are you interested? Also I know a gal that you should get in contact with. Her name is Elly Ringo, AKA Elly Kat and has a Facebook/Instagram name of Elly Knows Rocks. She's a hydrologic, economic, geologist and works at a copper mine in Arizona. Her hobby is looking for and exploring old mine shafts. She's also a fine looking women who does modeling, nude modeling, on the side. That's how I came to know her. She told me that she had written you about paying you a visit, but never heard back.

[@andydrew3320]

Dude you’re a saint... seriously it’s giving a lot of us an appreciation for history.

[@travisk5589]

Hmm Meanwhile the groundskeeper is laughing his ass off. Brent, the torch will be passed to you one day where you will be responsible for keeping the ghost stories happening.

[@--2]

I’m pretty sure he would more than one story though... atleast two or something...

[@kathythomas7371]

Your ghosts are so happy to have you fixing-up and loving their house.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Happy to help them out!

[@kryptonicloser]

Your truly living the perfect life my friend!

[@kevins4229]

Very impressive. It's nice to see someone that cares about history, and restoring it for those to enjoy for years to come. You should be very proud!

[@heathergilbert3212]

Love watching you restore this town one project at a time. What a makeover to those floors. That wood floor was amazing to watch you restore it. You really seem to be more at peace there now like in the first few videos. It seems like a big part of you died when you lost the hotel and you are more settled now and have regained your vision.

[@KKJ2212]

Love your channel and watches it every week but got a Question. Do you ever see the Milkway at night in the sky living that far from everything else? If you do it would be amazing to see that in a video😀 Please keep making videos they are my favorite on KZbin🙂

[@nicklewis5743]

I bet the most amazing views can be seen at night!

[@wbforsure2104]

I believe it has been shown in his vids before.

[@Ksweetpea]

Based on light pollution maps I can see online, the light pollution around Cerro Gordo is nearly zero. Amazing place for astrophotography and yes you absolutely could see more of the milky way.

[@KKJ2212]

@@wbforsure2104 not that i have seen

[@KKJ2212]

@@Ksweetpea wow sounds amazing hope Brent see this comment and make a video with it

[@dawiebotes9124]

I really want to visit Cerro Gordo one day and the bunk house looks completely rejuvenated, but I would rather sleep in a mine after that story. LOL

[@deirdrepasko9965]

Surely Brent must have a guest bedroom in his house?

[@abalting132]

The house that I live in now was built in the 1850s, and those wooden floors remind me so much of the floors in my house. Gorgeous !! I love it!

[@MichaelLeeOne]

It is amazing seeing the place come back to life with your help. I love seeing those old floors.

[@mikesmith3866]

Someone should restore that old truck to running shape.

[@teenlaqueepha]

Vice Grip Garage has a channel and the perfect man to do so.. contact that guy lol

[@hansjacobsen6534]

I could do it.

[@douglasmckinnon3994]

I was thinking the same thing👍

[@maximumvalues]

Go for it Mike .. you say should so you should

[@flows-edits]

Let’s do it then

[@Horsewomann]

I can’t wait until I’m able to come visit and see what you are doing to bring the history back to life. I’m also a Great Lakes scuba diver and I love the anchor story! My happy place is below the water, exploring old shipwrecks and imagining what the people who sailed on them were like. I also make things on a lathe, smaller than baseball bats, but maybe someday. It’s so satisfying seeing the beauty emerge from things you make yourself. I call it the Crafters Joy. May you continue to find joy and beauty around you.

[@joelsimonson6896]

You should put cameras all over the bunkhouse running 24/7 to see if you get any paranormal activity 😳

[@LordZeebee]

I mean it as probably just some hiker or homeless person hiding out there for a bit.

[@hanse81]

Great idea! Why don't you send him 10 GoPros and 10 memory cards, it will only set you back 5.000$ and you will be supporting a good cause. You can never have too many GoPros when having a channel like this.

[@joelsimonson6896]

@@hanse81 ring cameras are perfect because they’re motion activated. And I’ll gladly donate them and yes it’s for a great cause👍

[@rbyledbal]

I love how it's all coming together for you Brent, both Cerro Gordo and you as a person. That make me happy.

[@karenpole6636]

Recently found your videos and I’m hooked. Sat in my warm home in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and I’m fascinated. You are doing an amazing job and only in my dreams can I come visit but you never know maybe one day x. Greetings from the UK x

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you! Hope you can visit one day

[@NitrousDiecast]

Love these videos, I hope to one day visit Cerro Gordo! I would like to see a video walk through showing close ups of the cool antiques you found in the town snd mines. An idea would be to make it as a second bonus video you publish one week!

[@juttaoden6196]

I agree!!!!!👍

[@Oekemdk]

I hope you modernized the wiring in this house, some standard RCDs go a long way. Don't want to be a pain here just make sure the wiring is up to date and nothing will happen :)

[@sunniejmh]

I think they had the rest of the building inspected after the american hotel was lost, if I remember wiring was sadly why it burnt down.

[@Ragnar8504]

No such thing in the US - they do have what they call GFCI breakers, which are essentially RCBOs in Euro terms but they're fairly rare. Usually they just fit GFCI sockets that don't protect most of the house wiring. Whole-house 30 mA RCDs would definitely prevent quite a few fires in the US! Instead, they invented the AFDD, which does mostly the same but can only be used for some circuits and is quite expensive.

[@Oekemdk]

@@Ragnar8504 oh okay I didnt know that, should have read up on US breakers first.

[@steve318k]

What's an rcd ?

[@jrmoxford]

Great job on the bunk house! Working with you hands is very rewarding. I was fortunate enough to take some shop classes, learn from my dad and work as an engineer and now I enjoy working on my projects at home. Good luck with the rest of the camp!

[@thomasweatherford5125]

Can you talk about the vehicles left behind? Furniture too? Just curious as to what was left in the town.

[@maxschon7709]

Great idea. the even tell stories of their own.

[@jasmith1867]

OH SHIT ! Mike and Frank from American Pickers are winding up the trail.

[@thomasweatherford5125]

@@jasmith1867 - 😂