LAND TOUR 1: Old Stone Houses, a Mill Wheel & Garden Terraces

[@GraceSmith-e3o]

You call ruins but from watching other channels from Portugal, your houses seem much more restorable!

[@eridulife]

Indeed it does :)

[@jonipleau9284]

You're such an inspiration! I'm 69 living alone on an island in New Brunswick Canada. There's no Starbucks or any fast food chains or stoplights, no big intersections. I've started to plan a Permaculture Food Forest. I'm learning about growing food and noticed you have an ostrich fern with green Fiddleheads which are edible. Also the big plants you dug out are Comfrey. Very good greens. Please confirm with a local before eating. I'm enjoying following your achievements and it's amazing to see what you've accomplished! Enjoy, good luck and stay safe!

[@jonipleau9284]

I could be wrong about the Comfrey it might be stinging nettle? The leaves are also edible. But both are nitrogen fixers for your soil! Build your soil not a garden. 😊

[@cristinalaporte9391]

Hi! I can well imagine your restored house and you could then rent it for the holidays. I could see you doing that, you are so radiant and friendly. A project that will allow you to live. The houses are magnificent and after restored, will be a very friendly and warm place. I hope you manage to restore them and give them a second life. Cheers Cristina Laporte

[@mayafeliz]

Hi, thank you so much... this would be a dream indeed 😍

[@angelaprovencher7150]

Maya out of all the channels I watch of people bought land/ruins Portugal , your place is the most beautifulest . You have the best place ever. So much to offer you for your needs. The houses will be amazing when they are cleaned up and repaired where needed. I love the bread/pizza oven patio area, I would clean that area up and have parties/get togethers there , just a place to chill out.. But what I love most about your property is the river , so much you can do there. I agree with others you need to make better steps or paths to get down to your cabin and the terraces .. I can't wait to see what all are your plans for your place. Subscribed , liked , and hit the bell.

[@mayafeliz]

Hi Angela, thank you so much, I appreciate it. 💙

[@vernieplummer5148]

Thank you so much for doing this, Maya. I really appreciate this look all over your land. Every time I watched your videos, I would just wonder exactly where everything was and how it was doing. It doesn’t look like the rest of your homestead is going to fall down anytime soon. Stone can get pretty bad before it falls.

[@hardyvonwinterstein5445]

Fantastic property, bunch of friends, great smile. Life loves you and you love life. I'm happy to see so much positivity for a change. Best wishes from Aachen.

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you! 🥳

[@russellfaulkner6750]

Surprisingly well-built, should be a relatively easy and interesting build

[@crabbyresister9194]

Man, the water wheel is very cool. The structures seem pretty solid ( walls and ceilings seem healthy.) That is a good start.

[@zyaicob]

When that metal door slammed I would have jumped out of my SKIN knowing that I'm alone in a dilapidated structure😅 you are a brave woman

[@mohbelbello8015]

You are a very strong woman and I admire your tenacity. Every time I think to myself could I actually undertake such a big project like that. You are amazing. Xxxxx

[@Rostha846]

Estas en el paraíso, y si vas renovando poco a poco las Casitas.. Seguro que tienes un buen negocio de alquiler vacacional🍀

[@jsblake199]

Your big smile helps me so much!

[@pategan6969]

Beautiful job you should be very proud

[@Valcour]

Youre so happy, shiny, and enthusiastic. Very enjoyable to watch and become invested in your story. New subscriber!

[@sunfreestar]

Thank you for your beautiful smile and happy vibes! Those houses look really beautiful and in quite good conditions some, hope you can prepare one for the winter for you. Wishing you the best!

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you! 😄

[@OaktreePaula]

Hi you do have a lovely property with charming features. Beautiful place with lots of potential. You said it is in Central Portugal, that is a vast area (province), what is the nearest "big town" to your property? How are you going to survive winter in the wooden cabin? What are your immediate plans to make the place livable? Are you using a compost toilet? Going to purchase Solar pannels before winter arrives? How do you make a living so you can finance the revamping of this abandoned property. How will you generate income to sustain your daily life? Are you going to hire help? Is this your first time as a vlogger? What is your story? Why Portugal? We would love that you give us some context and background so we can understand better your vlog content and your intentions for vlogging. Thanks

[@Trip4man]

You are a curious cat aren't you 😅 poor Maya. I'm also very curious, because I'm very interested in this lifestyle, but I try to stay away from asking too many questions so I don't come of as nosy or offensive. Need to respect privacy and people's space... But yeah hope Maya can answer those because even tough some questions can be invasive, they also can be useful and interesting to know. Boraaaa Portugalll

[@nickytanton107]

She explains that she will reveal all in later videos, I am hooked

[@JoettaSerio-et5ch]

I don't know how long you plan to live there but I want to recommend that you consider this place in later years may be difficult due to the fact that climbing all those stairs may not be possible. I think you might find a way that a wheelchair might have to descend to the house you're living in and make you a pathway in case you get injured and can't climb the stairs. You have a beautiful place! I hope that you also will consider the impact you are making on the local environment and do things that will help preserve the flora and fauna on your property. Trees will become very important for shade from the hot sun in the summer and shield the house from high winds in the winter. Wishing you all the best in your new venture! 😸

[@drone_nerd]

I'm addicted for your videos. A lot of skill improvements, questions, decisions and victory! Portugal é um lugar incrível, pessoas boas e atenciosas. Sou um seguidor Brasileiro. Cheers from Brazil!

[@katipohl2431]

Welch erhebender Anblick. Bin sicher, dass du das alles wieder auf Reihe kriegst und mit Leben füllst.

[@joelsoncdma]

ohh you have water wheel! install this above next the stairs is more easy to pipe .

[@jerrybliek9633]

What you have done, a lot of work. Beautiful. I live in the Arganil Coja area of central Portugal. I am Dutch and 75 years old. I have subscribed and will enjoy following your videos Jerry Bliek

[@jennichristie5264]

The ruins will be a fun project you can take your time with. I’ve seen other folks use a pressure hose on the green moss covered rocks of the dwellings and they came up really beautifully. You could feasibly try it on yours. All the best.

[@mayafeliz]

Thanks!

[@toucansteve]

@@mayafeliz Be careful not to dislodge the motor or smaller stones which support the larger ones. Alternativly you could simply spray the stones with a biocide such as white vinegar, bleach, or the commercially available masonary cleaners.

[@richardsummers9009]

You have great location, you will get it all done the way you want it , so peaceful , thank you for sharing it 😍🎶🎼.......

[@DustanMoore]

Those stone buildings would make a wonderful looking main house, if you can at the very least keep it from getting worse until getting around to renovating it. The land as a whole has so much potential as seen in your newer videos!

[@crabbyresister9194]

Check out building up ceilings from inside. We did it here and it works perfectly.

[@timballantine-zt5jm]

You are the only u-tube channel I have ever subscribed to.

[@BuzzLightyearr12]

At 13:40 --> You just picked up the leader of the "Others" from the Game of Thrones :D

[@mag1071]

You have a lot of work to do but good bones! Your English is great..

[@kathstockdale2364]

Hello 👋 Maya welcome I love your zest for life, my earth sign has always guided me through my life, the feeling of the forest one of peace and tranquility the tree's that surround you keeping you safe and warm, good luck with the project l can only imagine what it will look like once you put life back into your new homestead. Take care Maya enjoy your journey Best wishes Katherine 🏘

[@mayafeliz]

Hi Katherine, thank you for spreading your tree love 💗

[@tremontbaptistchurch9463]

I like your videos and seeing how you are working to improve you land and buildings.

[@christines5430]

Thank you for the tour! I was looking forward to seeing the ruins. Beautiful property with loads of potential!

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you very much! 🥰

[@sohail01101]

Ferry in paradise

[@MarieMathieson]

I watch you all the time , you are very brave and very clever well done From plett in SA

[@gunlindblad6816]

It is beutiful

[@shanmugamthiagarajah9174]

Thanks for acknowledging my comments. Raj

[@PauloSérgio-k7d5d]

Olá seu paraíso é muito lindo demais . Meu sonho é um lugar maravilhoso assim no mato também 💗

[@gailhemmings546]

what a lovely place do hope you have enough money to bring it back to its former glory, step by step wishing you good luck 😘

[@mayafeliz]

Thanks!

[@joaquimgarcia3502]

Hey Maya, at 13:40 it’s not the fruit but a structure that responds to a harm to the tree, it’s super common. Don’t know the English name for “bugalhos”. Lovely project you have.

[@mayafeliz]

Interesting and thank you! 😄

[@abigailelverd2568]

Great job and love your energy, you have an amazing Property and looking forward to seeing more videos 😀

[@happysing9070]

Nice

[@dirkweigl5859]

Das Land hat den richtigen Besitzer gefunden!

[@sambotros1918]

beautiful

[@albert2395]

Maya! Is there any chance that you could make longer videos?😊 As I am still getting Maya Feliz withdrawal symptoms!!!!❤😊

[@Dreamertraveller]

This place looks like a part flip sold to you. The walls are increased in height, the roof tiles look new.

[@7TerriPod]

Maya, you have found the perfect property. That’s what everybody’s looking for, land and water. ❤

[@nosoygringo5980]

hi, just found u,very happy to find more women alone taking the challenge of a farmland to bring back to life in portugal, the first video i watch from you you were talking about needing some social interaction, there are many expats and a great community, mi see them helping each other all the time. just this week i discovered Sabrina, another german lady doing what you are doing. she has no electricity or water, not a youtuber, you can find her thru luke and sarah's off grid life. Also there s Christine from @Girl meets farm.tkes time and effort, i have been looking for a plce to buy for2 years now, you already did it!!! i think thats the hardest ...to have the courage to trust your heart and follow your dreams. you are never alone, keep it up 😀

[@ElTelBaby]

@ 16:08 Nearly fell off mi chair... ROFL That's my kind'a humour ... "so my fridge is filled up..."

[@AB-C1]

Fantastic video! What amazing buildings and land you have there really interesting place! You have your work cut out for you! But you have done brilliantly with it so far! Excellent stuff! You should make a partial dam just below where you use it as a fridge so that it raises the level before it runs further down stream kind of like a small artificial pond that way you can still use it and submerge your produce as much or little as you like while still maintaining the flow of the spring... Just an idea to bear in mind you could probably do it pretty quickly with a few rocks piled up to restrict the flow.. Amazing stuff and well done digging those roots out! You're deceptively strong! 💪😉😁 Look forward to the next video! Cheers from London 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you so much! I will try that out with the "fridge" area 😄

[@AB-C1]

@@mayafeliz you're very welcome! And thanks for uploading great videos! Love your energy creativity and your channel! It's exactly what I'm hoping to do within the next year sell my house and buy a place in Portugal like you have done! Been putting it off for 3 years due to C0vid restrictions etc but hope to do it now before the market crashes! (If I can find a suitable place similar to yours or perhaps a small piece of farm land or whatever anywhere I can just live off grid grow my own food maybe keep a few animals and set up my own off grid solar, wind and hydro systems (which I've been learning all about the last 3 years).. just hope to be able to put it into practice now before I miss the opportunity! /Markets etc. Getting great inspiration from your videos though and look forward to following your journey! Have a great rest of the week! Stay safe working out there! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@davemact301]

Please to have an inspection of the lead in the paint and possible asbestos in the stucco, and the roof.

[@Aotruba]

I am completely invested in your breathtaking project. I will retire in a year and move from Colorado USA to Central Portugal, but I am quite confused what area to choose... I also love streams... everything you showed us is my dream, but I know I am much older [66 y.o.]. So, I don't know what location - is Tomar close to your area? Sweet kitty is now yours 🥰😻

[@dildarakbar4080]

So beautiful you coming with me

[@andrial5755]

Thank you so much for sharing, I’m so proud of you, your attitude and what you are achieving. Keep up the great work! Is there a place I could PM you for questions on where you got where you are?

[@paulogoncalves8054]

Make pizza Bread Or pato no forno

[@lauraseay4723]

Fern prawns can be eaten when they come in.

[@marcodacosta7457]

Himmel auf Erde

[@lunacorrain]

Wow that is much bigger than I would have guessed. Does the river belong to the property too or is that marking the end of it? Which side is north? I couldn't figure out where that garden wall was that you repaired and painted (where your neighbor helped remove the columns), I thought it was below the stone houses but now I couldn't see it anymore. Did you build the cabin yourself or was it already there? Could you maybe find a way to hold the camera farther away when filming yourself or use a different zoom? It is always really really close and often doesn't show the whole face because of that. Btw. just saw you are originally from Berlin, I'm still here *lol* don't think I'll be going to Portugal soon but good thing I can experience it through you. Thanks for the vids!

[@petervermeer.4904]

Normally in Portugal the river is not your property. When your land is close to a river or lake that is often the (natural) border of your land.

[@mayafeliz]

Hi, so the river is the border and the cabin was in place when I moved there 😊 Greetings to Berlin yay!

[@nextmoreinc]

you do know you could upgrade the water wheel and make you own power right? Old factory and all the you just sell of the runoff back to the main grid and boom you now making money aswell😁

[@naroddyzmow5356]

U need to get man to make dipper river for swimming.

[@elmarama1396]

Hi Maya, loved the video. Pleasecan you maybe let me know if the factory is for sale?

[@PrEdmilsonCruz]

Amazing. Wich city is this?

[@petro3441]

Very nice building and yes it does have a lot of potential...but money and a lot of body muscle would be needed. Thanx for sharing

[@luisaleonardi666]

Hi Maya, I've just subscribed. I like your happy attitude towards the property in general. It will be a big project and I'm sure you have clear plans on where to start and who is going to do the work for you. Do you have a partner at the moment?. Will be following you.

[@101life9]

How much does it cost? Make it into a river cabin retreat....mountain hiking and swimming? Um.....

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Wear a hat! I've lived in pt for many years and I know how damaging the sun is.

[@VitorMadeira]

22:13 Nope. That would be "uma melancia" (one watermellon). (You said "um melão" wich means "one mellon".) Anyway, they are somehow related to each other, right? 😉

[@mgmm1956]

vais viver do quê?

[@stijndebock5752]

Very nice and interesting property! The roofs are in good condition, no problem at all. Insulation and some timber will do the trick to finish them. Is it possible to contact you via mail ? Maybe I can help you with some building, if you are interested.

[@mayafeliz]

Thanks! you find an email in the video description 😊

[@coby6417]

👏👍🌟🍀💐

[@jimmy6283]

You need a strong builder by your side, but hope all goes well

[@ursulaphillips4671]

I wonder if those roots could be medicinal.

[@joeymayes9140]

How do you make money? Just youtube?

[@markwise4921]

Maya , I have just come across your channel, so brilliant, more than happy to come from England with my van and tools to help with anything 😀

[@auntytutu]

It's nice to understand where you are and what you are working with. Looks like a big job but you are young healthy and clearly full of energy, so...GO FOR BROKE as they say here in Hawaii, you got this girl!!!

[@mayafeliz]

Hi, thanks for the encouragement, I appreciate it!! 🙌

[@judithtaylormayo]

what is that beautiful plant that you are masacring? Does it not have anything to offer you?

[@valentinaroldan7764]

i'm so jealous. it looks peaceful and beautiful. greetings from argentina 🇦🇷

[@mayafeliz]

Olá, thank you! Best to you 💕

[@100Noddy]

Love Maya. That smile melts my heart. Hope you will share you plans for the property and your aspirations for the way of life you have embarked on.

[@vivienneturner2028]

While you are lazing in your pool, if you slowly begin to pick up rocks from the bottom and throw the slightly downriver from you, you will build up a little wall, which will increase your pool depth, so it's just that much deeper for you to submerge yourself in completely. Take your time and do a few rocks everything you're in there. You'll be surprised by how well it works 💪 👍😁

[@rebekkahaas9686]

Was thinking the same!

[@mayafeliz]

Hi, thanks I started to do throw some stones down, but the pool where I'm swimming is based on solid rock, I would need to really build a dam up 😉

[@nickytanton107]

What a lovely idea 💡 ❤️

[@donnacosta5633]

@@mayafeliz Please be aware that portuguese law requires you to obtain permission to build a dam, even if it is roughly made with stones, because streams and rivers are public property, and slowing the current or taking water from them with pumps or manmade channels is not allowed wihout a permit. This is to protect natural habitats for wildlife, and because if everybody did what they fancied, streams and rivers in Portugal would disappear. Some properties bordering rivers and streams had ancient permits to build dams in summer to irrigate the nearby fields but those permits required the dam to be open during certain times of day, such as, the farmer could close it at night after sunset and irrigate the crops in the early morning up to a certain hour, but had to open the dam and let water flow free outside those hours. My father used to tell us that when he was a young lad in the 1930s he had to get up at 4 am to irrigate the crops from a dammed stream before sunrise, because after sunrise the dam had to be open to let the water flow freely. And when several farmers had a right to irrigate from the same dam, their "water rights" was divided in hours and rotated on a roster, so that everyone could have equal access. Occasionally there where arguments about the "water rights" when someone did not respect the rules. Given the recent water shortages and lack of enough rainfall, I doubt that you'd get a permit to build any kind of dam, even a very simple one.

[@mag1071]

The ivy will kill a tree. Where are you from in Germany?

[@patmdca1]

What was the plant that you dig out?

[@RC-hp7eu]

Poke weed. It's so hard to get rid of. If you can, get the babies out in early spring before they grow that giant tubor root.

[@alessandrac3126]

Hi Maya, you are doing such a great job! The old houses with the stone walls are a gem. If later on you could get a mason to help you repair the walls and someone to help you with the roof and floors, it would turn them into a lovely place to live. The thick stone walls are a natural insulation, inside never gets too hot or too cold. Maybe you could use some of the stones from the river to repair the walls. Good luck!

[@bassalh2025]

What's the cost of the property? Thinking of buying in Portugal but I don't know anyone there to help with the purchase

[@pinheirokde]

That is not the fruit of the tree, it's a bug nest, if you open you will see a little egg inside... It's an genetic hack over a leaf that the bug uses to create it's offspring... ;) The proper fruit of those trees are acorns;) Have fun

[@mayafeliz]

Interesting thanks!

[@lorriehall7243]

It is such a beautiful place and it was exciting to see the ruins and I can’t wait to follow your adventure as you slowly make the place your own. The party looked wonderful! I cant wait for part 2. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@mayafeliz]

Thanks Lorrie! 😊

[@oneworld1160]

Very nice! Your „ruins“ look better than mine some 7 years ago. Especially be very grateful for the roofs with their concrete beams. I did not have the money to replace my wooden ones which are constantly on the verge of collapse. Anyhow, the almost finished room looks like a good start before winter comes. The wood under the roof needs to be taken down, to put a vapor membrane and insulation before your reinstall the wood or cover it with pladur (Rigips) green. Windows you can get ready-made in any Baumarkt. With a small woodstove you then would be ready for the winter - which I guess could be miserable in the wood cabin…

[@mayafeliz]

Thanks for your tips 👌

[@ladyofquills]

Thank you for giving us the tour! I've been wondering about those buildings. What are your plans for the property and those buildings? After watching you try to get those groceries down to the cabin, I'd say the first item on the agenda now should probably be a more viable staircase in that little spot where you get down right near the cabin! I was so worried you were going to fall! :)

[@mayafeliz]

Hi, yes the stairs really need improvement!! I keep practicing my climbing skills every day 😉🙈

[@arlettedumais5776]

Hi Maya, new suscriber here. Your property is beautiful, must be heaven to wake up there every day! You're a lovely young woman and I worry about the winter. I would say the 1st priority is to plan for it now. Even though it's very warm in summer, winters can be surprisingly cold and very damp, which makes it feel even colder. Coming to you from Rhode Island, USA, but originally from Portugal's silver coast. ❤

[@margarida536]

It's not a melão, it's a melancia (water melon)

[@anamaria2053]

Another busy and productive day Maya! It also Appears that you had a fun and yummy housewarming. Congratulations on bringing in all the love and warmth of your friends in celebration of your beautiful home. 💕💕💕

[@ellentaylor4351]

EXCELLENT place if you had the skills, what's required is an artisan with skills to do all the repairs. It is all possible for all fantastic places to be rebuilt and repaired, these long standing structural buildings are perfect. They look as if much of the roof was repaired with new tiles. This is a long term project but very doable. 👀📣☝🔔

[@mayafeliz]

Thanks, it is definitely a long term project 😬

[@relocatetoItaly]

lucky guests! coming to your party. I love how you attack everything with such enthusiasm !

[@d.i.sgusted3820]

There is a chap called Tom Burleigh who looks for treasure and old artefacts in rivers in the north of England - when you do filming by the river you play the same music he plays in his videos! Cool or what? Maybe I should go and get a life! Love your videos!

[@ursulaphillips4671]

A builder first. Than a carpenter.

[@mariliaamaral4921]

Hi Maia another beautiful video. Your property is very peaceful you have lotes to do but is watt make very interesting. You doing a good job.And l want to tell you eat you bought was not Melon but in Portuguese is Melancia . Have a nice week.

[@mayafeliz]

Yay, muito obrigada, I learned another word, thank you! 🙌

[@greybeard5774]

Well those stone roofs look to be in a pretty good shape .. they don't need to be necessarily taken down .. they can be insulated from the inside with no problem, but there is another thing which really bothers me and that's the ground moisture which is sneaking thru those walls and makes everything mold inside .. that dampness ain't good! There is no easy way to fix this thing .. these walls must be excavated from the outside and a moisture barrier and drainage must be installed, which is pretty labor-intensive and expensive job ... otherwise you will never get rid of the dampness and musty smell inside your house.

[@AndrewPetersGospel]

why don't you move the water wheel to a part of the stream where it can generate electricity for you all year round to cut cost on power and then you can invest in some garden lights....and by the way your'e such a beautiful fairy, love your smile!!

[@dinac7361]

I just saw your channel and I’m loving it ,new subscriber,what a place omg ,a true treasure,gorgeous and thd river wow ,very impressive!!

[@sandraconner6968]

The stone walls are just beautiful! So much more work to do, but worth it in the end. Have you considered a bed and breakfast situation when you are finished

[@ZuriDsWellness]

FYI, you should Google to see if those roots are edible or medicinal. Just a thought...

[@sheilajoseph9953]

How lovely to have so many houses to work with, maybe you could consider converting to airB/b it's so tranquil where you live and having the lovely river. Maybe seek advise from an architect, maybe there's one listening to your channel right now. However long it takes you Maya, you have yourh on your side. I love your enthusiasm, that smile and you sharing your experience. ❤

[@mayafeliz]

Thank you so much, it would be a really nice holiday place.🌿

[@luisaleonardi666]

Hi

[@manuelpita5319]

Hello, it's good that you published a video. I'm waiting for you with great affection and anxiety... I like many of them when I see the ruins, I imagine when they are finished they must look spectacular... a hug

[@s.baldrick870]

Melão (melon) is green or yellow, the green and red (red on the inside) fruit is the melancia (watermelon) Don't be discouraged, keep practicing your Portuguese.

[@mayafeliz]

Yay, learned another word, thank you! 🙌