I bought a RUIN in the MOUNTAINS of MONTENEGRO | INTRODUCTION to Rianne's stories

Renovating a RUIN in the MOUNTAINS of MONTENEGRO.
Welcome to the introduction of my channel and my journey of renovating a ruin in the mountains of Montenegro into an off-the-grid cabin with a permaculture farm, fruit forest, and polyculture-raised garden beds. To eventually transform my homestead into an eco-luxury boutique resort. The start of my story of finding a ruin in the mountains in the magical nature of Montenegro. A little piece of paradise in the rough black rocky karst landscape of Montenegro.
An introduction to my spiritual journey of rediscovering myself, finding our cabin in the mountain living off the grid, living close to and in balance with nature.
With love,
Rianne
Clothes from Numero74 - bit.ly/3Xzdy7V
Timestamp
00:00 Intro driving to the ruin in the mountains
00:47 Introduction to Rianne’s stories
02:40 The start of my Story | Finding that piece of paradise in the Black rock country of Montenegro
03:34 The start of rebuilding a traditional Montenegrin ruin with permaculture farm
04:42 The property and its beautiful surrounding
06:02 Some facts about the land and Mountain Plateau Niksic
07:55 My favorite spot of the property

[@Lior_Haliva]

A channel that kind of remindes me of Martijn Doolaard`s. Can`t wait to see what you gonna bring up next. Subscribeddd!

[@gioiapharo7433]

was thinking the same thing

[@nikiwexulu2424]

Same

[@Pilot333]

Was thinking the same.

[@jorbraz]

He’s likely the inspiration for all of us

[@tilbrons]

Yup Martin 2

[@Tanja_Ilic]

Dobrodošli u Crnu Goru! Uvek se radujemo dobrim i plemenitim ljudima, a vi to očigledno jeste, kad ste u ovoj divljini prepoznali lepotu!

[@Riannesstories]

hvala ti puno. mi smo tako zaljubljeni u vašu zemlju i vaš narod. ovdje smo dobrodošli kao da smo jedni od vas. ne mogu izraziti veličinu naše zahvalnosti.

[@dm.b7560]

Montenegro is amazing, it was in our radar for long time, I was told people are nice and mostly women are very easy going and thankful people.

[@Riannesstories]

Montenegro is everything you have been told and a lot more 🤍

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Welcome to Montenegro, I hope you will make your dream come true. My husband's ancestors are from that region. Wild and beautiful area, water has always been an issue. Best of luck!

[@simonr5171]

LANDROVER gardening. Love it!

[@paullichte]

I guess this was recommended to me because I’m watching Martijn Doolaard. Love to see more over here! I find it very interesting how people create their home

[@verabokdam116]

Very peacefull to watch. Can’t wait to see more. Excited to see this big new project grow :)

[@Riannesstories]

Thanks 🙏 Vera you are always in our hearts and right next to us with every amazing thing we endeavor ✨🤍

[@luquaresma]

Wonderful place, and such a calm and beautiful video you made. Looking forward to watching your following videos!

[@parrishfloyd5684]

This is just absolutely beautiful Rianne! God bless family. Much love!

[@simpleartofhealing286]

beautifully filmed. Very calm. Exciting adventure! I look forward to watching your progress!

[@nemanjagradinac5419]

Good luck! Looking forward to seeing the progress!

[@all_for_his_kingdom3224]

Thank you for sharing your inspiring journey with us. I am very excited to see the following episodes as you grow into whatever the desires of your heart include. Bless you and your beloved family, dear.

[@Riannesstories]

Oh thank you 🙏 especially for also joining me here. A project from the heart - and one that can be scary and overwhelming from time to time. X

[@ivonabrbora1420]

I cannot wait to see what will you do with this place. I am amazed you have chosen a place looking that isolated and remote and so far inland , away from the sea. Best of luck with the project!

[@AleQuag]

That's beautiful! I bet your family will be very happy in that farm ❤

[@elisabethmargrethegiertsen9390]

Beautiful ! I live myself high up in the mountains in Dovre nationalparc , and have restored Sveetun lodge for 3 years, mountainlife is magic 🙏🏾🏔love from Norway

[@mohammadalam7536]

You are good story teller. Can not wait to see the whole process of renovation.

[@nkilibar1]

This is amazing! I was born in Niksic! I hope you stay and make a great home there.

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Just found your channel. How beautiful. Looking forward to seeing more as you progress!

[@JasRaymond1]

I love the property , looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Sound like you do know where to start, you must have temporary housing while building and or renovating . It may be a little rough going at times if you don't have farming or construction experience but you will figure it out. Best of luck to you and your family.

[@17shalala]

Excited for this!!!

[@pureinspiration9140]

Looking forward to the next episode. Good luck!

[@aces2342]

Spectacular!! Congratulations!!

[@hanspkok]

Mooi begin, heel veel succes. On to a great future for you guys.

[@paulaashcroft2082]

We have watched your sailing journey... can't wait to see more! 😍

[@Riannesstories]

Ohhh thanks for following us so long and joining me in this crazy journey as well 🤩🙈 can use the support 🤍💪

[@erosenninjiraiyasama]

congratulations and best of luck looking forward for more videos in future

[@markt.3685]

Quite the life journey project in front of you and your family, best of good fortune! 😎👍

[@1234Teelady]

Us Dutch are real travelers, at least those who don't have the cradle t crib mentally, am excited to follow your journey.

[@Sagi56668]

Only 3 minutes into your 1st video and I can’t wait to see more :) good luck and keep inspiring us

[@patrickfinney2623]

Looks like a great project for you and your family! Congrats. Look forward to following your progress.👍👍👍👍

[@Riannesstories]

Thank you 🙏

[@kitzbuehelbusinessdirector1590]

Always planned on a property in Montenegro, youre a brave woman to be so remote, looking forwards to seeing where this goes.

[@stanley1554]

You are a super brave and ambitious lady. To take on such an understanding is never an easy project.

[@kingrafa3938]

Subscribed! Can't wait on how this Ruins transform into a beautiful homestead.

[@anaslavka1843]

Wow, amazing and so huge. So well filmed too. ❤

[@Riannesstories]

Ohhh thank you can’t wait to show you in reel life 🙏🤍 soon

[@k.silberberg5137]

I am with you! You can do this. ❤

[@daveycopeland4767]

Good luck with your project! I've been in Montenegro for the past few months, and have also fallen in love with the place. A true nature lover's paradise (at least at higher elevations!).

[@VideoLife_FPV_Wild]

I cannot help but be filled with admiration for your journey of renovating a ruin in the mountains of Montenegro into an eco-luxury boutique resort. Your story is one of perseverance and dedication, a tale of rediscovering oneself and finding solace in the beauty of nature. Your words transport me to the rough black rocky karst landscape of Montenegro, where you have found a little piece of paradise amidst the magical nature. Your vision of an off-the-grid cabin with a permaculture farm, fruit forest, and polyculture-raised garden beds is truly remarkable, and it warms my heart to see individuals like yourselves taking steps towards sustainable living. As I watched your video, I was struck by the passion and love you have for this project. The care and attention to detail that you put into every aspect of your homestead is a testament to your commitment to creating a truly special place. Your spiritual journey is an inspiration, and it gives me hope that we can all learn to live in balance with nature. In short, your video has left me with a sense of wonder and excitement for what the future holds for your eco-luxury boutique resort. I eagerly await the next chapter of your story and wish you all the best on your journey.👏

[@Riannesstories]

Thank you for your wonderful words, they inspire me to keep making these videos. 🙏

[@woodnugget1301]

May you be blessed with a wonderful experience beautiful place 🙏❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@m.rodrigolemus6224]

Looks like a beautiful property with a lot of potential... you mentioned wild boards🐗 and wolves 🐺 ... I would carry some kind of weapon when walking the grounds... Good luck 🙏👍

[@julijajaramaz8127]

Welcome to us! Wish you all the best in our country! ❤️🍀

[@ropttt_]

I love to see permaculture projects in my home country.

[@ChrisonTour]

Welcome to Montenegro :) Bought myself a 400 year old ottoman watch tower here as well and can relate to your connection to the old house!

[@user-vj1om2bg9e]

I can't wait for the next video..

[@ianfraser9528]

Looking forward to following your project..ATB from Scotland 🙏

[@GettingToHeaven]

Truly wonderful video. Thanks for making it available for the world to see!

[@Riannesstories]

More than welcome, can’t wait to show more in upcoming episodes

[@woodnugget1301]

What a beauty 🙏❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@timhammonds2382]

Incredible

[@bsilano]

Looks beautiful, I wish you a lot of luck!

[@UmeshPerera]

So beautiful Rienne, and so inspiring, thank you, I wish you every success ❤️🙏☺️

[@Riannesstories]

What a kind message Umesh, up until now everything is going pretty great apart from a lot of rain and little progress the last 10 days 😳🤣

[@caphorn7029]

Bonjour Rianne. Magnifique projet que vous avez là. Vous ne savez pas vraiment par ou commencer mais commencez et petit a petit les choses se mettront en place. Courage et persévérence sont les maitres mots de votre nouvelle aventure. J'espère que de temps en temps nous aurons des nouvelles du bateau et quelques vidéos de la mer Adriatique. Au plaisir. Amitiés du sud de la France. Olivier.

[@Riannesstories]

Hi dear friend! Yessss we will be sailing and making videos on the feel the breeze channel as well. We just split them up because not everyone enjoys this adventure as much as I do 🤣 and yes indeed step by step. Thanks for the encouragement ❤

[@hope4389]

Looking forward to sharing your dream

[@amalsibi4164]

Waiting for the next video :)

[@kiminem4087]

Basic tool for those bushes locally in Montenegro is called " Kosijer - cosiyer " or in english (billhook,hedging-bill or something like that. There is a ton work to be done there as you already know ... I have no idea how experienced you are, or did you check what can or can't grow there. Main issue with that particular place is water. There is also venomous snakes, bears, wolfs etc... That house you bough looks like was used for animal lately. And it looks like they had even older houses next to it. Watch out for those rocky fences and rocky constructions surrounding house because snakes love it. Don't know how much money you paid for it, I do know that they tend to overprice it for strangers. Don't wish to discourage you but you need to be ready for a lot investing into it not only time and work but also knowledge and money. My suggestion is to always negotiate for better prices and to learn what tools are used for what. Also look into cascades to create levels of ground then on those levels of ground navigate rain water to gather it on bottom. Also use it to plant things on each cascade different. What I know grows well there is onion, garlic, patato, carrott, cabbage. Also look in what is profitable to sell on local market ( you need to start looking into profiting of it because before you notice money will be spent ) For example organic eggs are very profitable, if you can create a base of chicken for example organic natural eggs are 4euros per 10 eggs and if you produce 100eggs a day that could finance all the rest of your work step by step ... Bees are also very good, but be aware if not experienced or without knowladge. Look into local community to create connections and relationship. Many will look you like crazy but keep you spirit up. I moved out of Montenegro to earn some money to be able to come back and buy land and do similar thing you are planning to do there, but I would look to get land closer to river or spring that is lasting whole year. Because without water in wild it's very very nearly impossible... good luck and hope to see more of you update in upcoming time.

[@Riannesstories]

Thank you for your time and sincerity and great advice. We are looking out for snakes daily as mating seasons starts we will probably see a few, although up until now we have only seen 1 snake last year in spring and not the horned viper. I think with current technologies it can be easier living here and even grow a bigger variation of crops, fruit trees and bushes. I’m just going to experiment and try, and first find a whole lot of ways for harvesting water and adding soil. Next to making the little house livable for the end of this year. Would love to see you when you come back and have a drink.

[@kiminem4087]

@@Riannesstories 1st of all thank you for the invite, it would be a pleasure to have cup of tea together. Mentioning tea I think I saw " Sipurak " or in latin. " Rosa canina" that could be used as tea :D in some of those bushes around house you tryed to remove ... Putting new earth and building up cascades etc is proven method. I am happy you are going to put that work up there, because even work around house is good form of meditation and stress removal if approached in a certain way ... Also I am not sure at what altitude is that location but above some altitude one horn snake (Poskok) doesn't live on high altitudes, high altitudes is domain of locally known venomous snake called ( Sharka/Šarka or Šargan ) so depending of altitude there should be different type of snakes. It's advisable to always wear boots, even tho in my village we were mostly bare footed but we know where was safe to do so. Also this might be very hard smell but there is a way for example to scare of snakes for a while and that is to put a little bit of sulfur (sumpor local name) on old t-shirt and burn it, so then smell will scare of snakes... Also be aware that carbonized trees after open fire can attract snakes. And always in summer months watch out for branches of trees because of heat snakes go up on branches to cool down. So then it's dangerous for those who doesnt know because they could fall of branch or someone can grab a branch with a snake on it ... All in all good luck, wish you the best and I rly hope you manage to get water to your home. Other things like solar and internet will be much easier to get with new tech. Good luck and thanks for chossing Montengro.

[@Riannesstories]

Oh thank you again, highly appreciate all your advice and information. We are looking for leather boots, or do you think thick rubber will be good enough as well, and are between 900 -1000 meters above sea level. Mostly barefoot I believe that is so good for the soul. And indeed when you know the lands things are different. This year is all about observing for us and trying to grow a diversity of vegetables and fruits on small scale just to see what works and what doesn’t. For water I’m now looking at a combination of: constructing a water tank, water reservoirs, drilling a well, fog harvesting nets, condensation methods, but also making sure we harvest more water in the ground. And of course reusing the water several times. Let’s see what we will find out and discover. There is more then enough rainfall to capture to last the droughts- so that is good.

[@kiminem4087]

@@Riannesstories I do think that rubber boots are more then enough. Regarding water. Altitude you mentioned is like border zone for (Sarka/Sargan venemous snakes mostly but Poskok (one horn shouldn't be excluded). Be aware that in summer months temperature rises to + 40 degree Celsius so water harvest by mist nest wouldn't be an option. I know many use plastic 5k liter containers with those metal protection on sides or couple of those 200l blue round containers, but do your calculations ... Land get very dry in summer, and watering of plants in summer months is done very early in the morning when ground is coldest because during day or night ground is still too hot and evaporation can burn leafs and cold water can shock the roots .... I would highly suggest you to go around and walk around in villages met people and have a look into their garden and see how did they solve those issues on that location. And what are they growing. Locals should be friendly and ready to help. Language could be a little barrier with older people, but younger folks should be able to speak very well english. Best way for water harvest should be to put all reserves on lowest point and using permaculture canals guide it towards there. Also if you are looking to dig for water best to do it in summer because then water level is lowest ... you dont wish to find winter reserve underground and then in summer run dry on it ... but step by step 1st that roof, then solar, then inside of house etc ... watch out for quality of wood for roof construction and protect it well. Also look into protecting house from thunderbolt ( lightning while thunder ) and ground it well. You rly pick up a wild place in a bit wild country :D wish you the best of luck ...

[@Grbherbtpusy48]

What a stunning place !

[@you.me.this.5338]

Wow😮 Big project!!

[@markb1487]

Make these beautiful videos at least 10 minutes long..The algorithm picks this up.. Generate a bit more money for yourself. Liked this video. 💯👍💯👍

[@discover-montenegro]

Wat een leuke verassing, super leuk, super mooi, erg mooie plek. Ben super benieuwd hoe het gaat verlopen, veel succes 🥰❤🤗🤗

[@Riannesstories]

Nou wat een leuke verrassing ook zo 🤩🤍🙏 ik produceer een keer in de zoveel tijd een vlog, niet elke week. Hoop dat je het leuk blijft vinden ☺️ Momenteel druk bezig met de eerste volledige aflevering. Hele fijne dag en wat is Montenegro toch mooi hè?

[@discover-montenegro]

@@Riannesstories Ga het zeker volgen, erg mooie locatie hoor, erg rustig en een sterrenhemel die super moet wezen denk ik. En wat een mooi groot water reservoir, zo zie je ze maar weinig.🥰

[@corinnetonelli489]

Good luck on this adventure and journey .Ifeel I will enjoy watching it….

[@martinmaina9901]

Beautiful video..All the best to the plans you have for this project. PS: The transition at 04:58 was a piece of genius👏

[@Riannesstories]

Thank you very much!

[@Jazz1959]

So Beautiful!

[@aasif1100vlog]

Beautiful view 💕💐🌸💐💐🌺

[@petitrevefrance]

Zo een gaaf project, ga het zeker volgen: 🥰

[@bobbiejay2085]

Beautiful introduction to your concept of what's ahead. Very gentle and soft. Exciting too. Yes to permaculture and all things gloriously simple, exquisite and grounded. Hope to see you soon. I arrive in Tivat on 17 March.

[@Riannesstories]

Hi beautiful!!! We are waiting for you! We love to show you our boat and the property. So great to finally meet you in real life.

[@bobbiejay2085]

@@Riannesstories ... hello dear Rianne - what a lovely reply from you. I'm so looking forward to meeting you, the other three :) and of course Perfect Sense and your new land based home. So exciting. I will find you when I get to Montenegro and we go from there :) ... big hugs from Australia.

[@allon33]

Love it.

[@sibongisenindimande1712]

Wow so beautiful indeed 👏👏👏

[@Riannesstories]

🤩🤍 yess

[@dennynisevic7848]

O yes , Montenegro is beautiful, I am from Ctoatia , living in Miami now. Visited Montenegro last year , and loveeeee it. Nature's paradise. Good luck from new subscriber.

[@Riannesstories]

Thank you Denny, welcome to the channel! New video coming up - I’m taking it easy 🤣🤣🤣

[@jameskyle380]

Look forward to see how it progresses. Subscribed.

[@Kukaj1]

Wish you the best of luck!

[@drobbins678]

Success with this new chapter of your life!

[@fernanfleitas8199]

Good luck family, you have everything you need, just do it, how brave. I wish you excellent results, Regards

[@Riannesstories]

Thanks Fernan, going to be one exciting ride 🤩🙏

[@walkingthekingdom]

Love the videos Rianne! They are so well made. Have subscribed. Hope we can ojne day make videos like this. Keep up the fantastic work!!

[@Riannesstories]

Ohhh thank you 🙏

[@Mky890]

Welcome queen

[@fleurvh]

Love the slow down style Rianne

[@Riannesstories]

Ohhhh thank you lieve Fleur 🤍✨

[@pietjemol3420]

if it's a karst and limestone area, the rocks are probably full of groundwater. Try to figure that out and see whether you can make a well.

[@vwt3syncro140]

Nice place. We, Balkans use garden tools for bush removing.

[@zaneenaz4962]

A shovel might have helped, but it was a dramatic start. Later one learns how much more the shovel can do. Everything is one step at a time. Brief moments of success are very important. Simple successes.

[@uitninonstuin]

Oh wat prachtig dit Rianne, wat een DROOM!!! ❤😍

[@Riannesstories]

Jaaaaa zo mooi hè? Ook plekje voor jullie heel snel 🤍🙏

[@uitninonstuin]

@@Riannesstories 🥰💗

[@igorlogue6499]

I followed you as I saw “Feel the Breath” on the mast in Porto Montenegreo. I knew you bought some property somewhere in Montenegro. Never thought you did this! It’s so cool! If you need any help with the roof or any other construction I’m in it if you want. I’m now in Serbia but it’s not a problem and everything is discussable.

[@Riannesstories]

Thank you Igor, we will be needing a lot of help. We have now three workers to help us with the walls and roof. 🙏

[@TravelHungryForLife]

This is fabulous I love this place well done Keep it up see you soon CHEERS 👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Riannesstories]

Thanks 🙏

[@trippingtheroad_liaandkevin]

Cannot wait for this whole proces to unfold & evolve 🙌✨

[@Riannesstories]

Oh yesss Lia you will love this, and we have a spot for your black Lilly ;)

[@trippingtheroad_liaandkevin]

@@Riannesstories haha epic, love it! 🤗 one day, for sure!

[@Riannesstories]

One day in may ;) 🤩💪✨

[@trippingtheroad_liaandkevin]

@@Riannesstories yessss!

[@piokasekende9214]

Go girl🎉🎉🎉

[@Riannesstories]

🤩🤩🤩

[@mrdron641]

my god.what a house.what a peace and nature.balkan is heaven on earth

[@Riannesstories]

Oh indeed, Balkan, maybe I have some ancestral blood

[@toveingulfsvann5575]

Can´t wait to se more Rianne!

[@Riannesstories]

Yesss and maybe you will see it real life soon 🤩🙏🤍

[@toveingulfsvann5575]

@@Riannesstories Lets do it 🤩

[@rameshsadhasivam2093]

beautiful landscape give us many videos like walking videos,projects,chicken coop,animal farms,gardening,fire grill,hunting if possible!

[@veronicaholland6726]

Love the video, when is the next one coming,

[@LHommeMultiCulti]

0:28 wat fantastisch dat je dit doet 🙏🏽 en hoorde al dag je Nederlandse was Heel veel succes met de restoratie ❤️

[@Riannesstories]

Dankjewel 🙏🤩

[@-ride-]

Have been to Montenogro with my bike last summer and i fell soooo in love with ist! I wish you all the best for your project!

[@Riannesstories]

Oh yesss the nature is so stunning and not to forget the people 🤍 if you are back on your bike, feel free to stop by for a drink.

[@-ride-]

@@Riannesstories What a lovely invitation, thank you!

[@MariPJ]

Wow! So beautiful area! I just discover you and your project at the same time, we (my family and me) have just found our place for à similar project in France ! 😊 glad to see that, you have a new follower now ! Wish you the best ! 😃

[@Riannesstories]

Ohhh congratulations would love to hear more about your project. Can I follow you somewhere?

[@MariPJ]

No, nowhere for the moment. We think about it but we are absolutly noobs with making videos and social média 😅 maybe we will, will let you know if that happens :) congrats to you too ! :D

[@Riannesstories]

Yes please I love France 🤍

[@xmanxxx2000]

Beautiful, remember you bought a property at land of eagles.

[@TALHA0632]

Beautiful

[@ArnulfderBoese]

Good luck!

[@zak2u2]

I immediately was attracted to your new channel. Many of us have dreams and a beautiful home is often one of them. We dream but always have to measure our dreams with our abilities and finances. I've seen enough videos of people overcoming the seeming lack of abilities with their determination but it is more difficult to overcome a lack of finances. When I cruise the internet and KZbin for my dream, I always am concerned with price. For some reason, people are always afraid or at least hesitant to state the cost of their dreams and projects. I then become disappointed. I usually then lose interest. So please give us an idea what this beautiful estate would cost and the costs of your upgrades. Many KZbinrs in the midst of their project take breaks and visit other places to show. You could do that with other places both more expensive and less expensive than yours to keep people of varying finances interested. But please, don't ignore the costs. We care deeply. And good luck!

[@yadupratbu4225]

Don’t be discouraged. Your dreams will come true!

[@lfuentes4098]

Im subscribing because I’d like to see more of your vision come to life. You should probably get as stihl trimmer to help with bush clearing. Much better than the car. 😉

[@japoc]

Excited to see your journey. I'm also looking to buy and renovate a ruin in the mountains somewhere. Do you have any tips on how to find ruins to buy?

[@myname604]

It is very attractive to see a woman who knows how to improvise and use available tools.

[@muzammilhussain7377]

Stay blessed lady❤

[@torunstiernbielke7518]

Hedge shears is very useful.

[@sandragruhle6288]

This was a barn, of course. The prospect must be daunting!

[@nils_on_wheels]

1 Video 2930 Abonnements. Crazy success! Good luck on your journey!

[@walterdrane-be6sr]

I got hooked on your sailing vlog and this project looks like it will be amazing to follow! Please consider showing costs of the property and the improvements you make for those of us that fantasize about doing this ourselves. Beautifully filmed, btw!

[@Riannesstories]

Hi Walter, great to have you around here as well. Will take costs into account and so great that you are fantasizing about this. It is a beautiful day project of the heart. Totally bold and audacious, but that is what dreams are for ;)

[@ryancosta839]

Plan your work, work your plan. Live your dreams. Good luck to you.

[@jessewatson8005]

Looking forward to seeing more of you!!!

[@gregd.88]

Bonjour Rianne, this should be interesting. You have your work cutout with that building. Looks like it needs alot of work.

[@elshaddaimotors1031]

Nice 👍