Meet the Man Behind the Unbelievable Transformation of This 250 Year Old Convent

‪@ThePethericks‬ is the where you can watch this convent renovation unfold.

[@puckgroeneweg115]

Hello Ryan and Billy, you are two amazing guys, love your conversation about the convent, and Billy doing one of the best jobs in the world, saving beautiful buildings for the future…surrounded by friends, just like you Ryan. Thank you both…

[@idontwantachannel7542]

This project is clever and inspiring, enriching lives worldwide.

[@gretchenriddle2437]

This is one of your best vids. Have you thought of interviewing other chateau owners like this? Very fascinating to hear Billy and your thoughts on renovations etc. Keep doing vids Ryan.

[@mavep2855]

I really enjoyed this sit down with Billy. You two have an amazing friendship, may it grow and blossom for many years to come. Thanks Ryan🙏❤️

[@chad-bf7zi]

I somehow was introduced to The Petherick’s channel right when the convent project begun. I remember the day Billy got the keys & showed us the inside for the first time. Then came the clearing out of the courtyard… tackling all the overgrowth from many previous years of neglect. Next was working on various rooms in the office area; adding new gates & automatic openers; getting a bell & raising it up into its tower and of course the major remodel of ‘the kitchen’. Now there’s an organ to install plus I know there are bags of cobbles to be laid at some point as well as more work on ‘the garden’ where many fruit trees are still growing. Plus we got a huge ‘bar’ taken from I believe a bank & a library to be done. It’s amazing… I wish I was living across the Big Pond for surely a retired guy like myself would love to come volunteer for a week. Cheers!

[@ctaylorluce]

​@@meichong8278I'm wondering if his girlfriend is coming to see him.

[@yvonnestobie-qt2ng]

Ryan has definitely bought a property 🎉, I can sense it

[@phyllischartrand1329]

Ryan your so good at doing interviews,I’m so impressed. You should be doing this professionally!

[@pennygrannon6444]

Ryan, could you interview Rick, Alex, Yannis and Simon in a similar way about their life story and views about working in the convent. You have an easy style and extract a lot of interesting information from your subject.

[@tydanum]

Great idea 👍🏻

[@cousinbillybob3224]

Not forgetting Sean as well.

[@JaneiroRoad-mm5zv]

Hi there, I think u should interview Yannis, everyone would definitely like to hear his story, really appreciate all his help I'm sure,luv y'all.

[@HensOnly]

And Simon!

[@seaduster8347]

And Alex!

[@probstnatalie]

I can't pay, but I DO watch ALL videos and the ads.. That's the best I can do for you all

[@neutonrenda2303]

The people you have found like Simon and Yanis look like they are also invested in the project, meaning they care about how it turns out. 👍

[@vivienanderson603]

Im so glad to hear Billy’s planning on doing up the convent for years to come - to see his and your videos everyday pleases me no end. So keep them coming 🙂

[@janeblandford852]

Great conversation Ryan and Billy.....it is very enjoyable seeing you two just relaxing and having a nice chat. Great Ryan!!

[@marilynwade9448]

I hope you put up some sort of plaque stating where the organ came from.

[@pamabernathy8728]

What a great conversation!! Although I am on the West Coast of the US, & unable to travel due to health issues, I feel like I know you both. I send big, warm, Mom hugs!!! Exciting that the new year will see team reunited! I am part of the Sean Fan Club & praying for his health. And Simon & Yannis reuniting!! Billy, you are a VISIONARY. Your vision for the convent, & your ability to build a team, tackle AMAZING projects, all bring me such joy. Many blessings from the US. & Ryan, you are looking fantastic. I have a guess about your news, & am SO excited to find if my guess is correct.

[@midnightdreemz1509]

It's like he just disappeared with the wind. Is he in poor health? Billy pls let us know. ❤

[@ctaylorluce]

I've been watching Sean's World KZbin channel where Sean puts out daily videos. He seems well and energetic to me.

[@pamabernathy8728]

Sean has just been super busy with repairs to another part of their cottage. Rick is who I miss a lot. He is the one who Billy mentioned has had some health issues. Pretty sure I saw him & his wife in the Halloween party clip, & Billy said Rick should be back in the new year. Such a great team!

[@amymcdonald8397]

Yeah, a new " Bantermime " lol. I just love these, chit chat video's 😍

[@kariannecrysler640]

You two remind me of my lifelong friend and me. Thank you for being you

[@donnagagne3813]

I can't wait to hear "the thing" you have to tell us. You are a good interviewer. You ask good questions. Good to see Billy too. Hope to see you back in the apartment working.

[@helenthefammember9275]

Can't wait for "the thing". You got us curious Ryan!

[@neutonrenda2303]

I've seen the plan for your library, definitely not six months, but however long it takes it will be worth it. Your plans for it are absolutely stunning.👍❤

[@thomasherrin6798]

Well it could be six months but for 8 people, so it will be extended for budget reasons if nothing else!?!

[@jomcgee6094]

Billy and Gwendolyn are an amazing couple tackling this project. They are doing a fantastic job and enjoying it to boot!❤

[@kdean9537]

Hi Ryan, this was a wonderful relaxed chat, really loved it! Whatever secret you have in the works, I wish you all the very best...you're a wonderful young man! Good to hear that Rick will be back...hope he gets stronger every day! Such a wonderful team Billy has & you are part of that Ryan! It was really nice to see your dad at the Halloween party, he's looking great, hope your parents are both well! Thank you for sharing, take really good care, stay well! Lots of love Kathy x 🧡🧡🍂🍂🍁🍁🎃🎃

[@joycasto9006]

Ryan and Billy, you must be brothers from different mothers. You work together so beautifully.

[@MemphisGal]

This was such a lovely video. You're am excellent interviewer, Ryan! It's delightful to hear Billy summarize the near and future plans. I'm so excited to see your news!

[@thepiquinggardener4660]

yes, Billy is one of a kind. He is a man with a vision and the energy and expertise and intelligence to make it happen

[@mmoo5070]

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this video, update and friendship. Thank you for allowing me to witness it virtually.

[@damealeta3541]

Hi, Ryan! Hi, Billy! 💚

[@janefreda7034]

Your longer hair looks so nice Ryan!

[@normamurray4450]

You two are such a hoot! Right down to the "wet bums"...so natural, quick witted and just good men! Thank you Ryan, that was perfect!

[@kathleenrobson1803]

Hope you’ve got over your hangover 😁

[@idreamofparis7233]

Your chats are always so entertaining.

[@juliemix3373]

Ryan, What a wonderful interview. Loved hearing about all the background details and Billy and Gwen's plans for the future. Keep "cracking on" with your apartment renovations. You're doing a fine job. Cheers

[@Mime_Mama]

Love the little chat. Gives Billy a moment to reflect and talk more about the convent while he's not renovating .

[@marilynwade9448]

I thought putting a bell back in the tower was pretty amazing

[@susannahwhitaker994]

Really enjoyed seeing billy relaxed and chatting. Such a talented ,kind and lovely family .🤗

[@anitasujiivana4553]

Ryan, you’re an AMAZING host. You ask the best questions, help and interject your comments and questions to get your interviewee back on track. Have an uplifting demeanor and more. EXCELLENT job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@daverichardson5861]

Great vlog Billy and Ryan. Really enjoying watching the transformation of the convent and the interest its created. Great team work and looking forward to having the rest of the crew back. I can see it now, Christmas Eve Carole service is music night from the convent Live on You Tube and all the villagers. Just another thought but guess you have already thought it. Stay well.

[@tamarrajames3590]

It is a wonderful dream, a worthy challenge, and it makes a whole lot of people very happy. Having a vision, and bringing it into fruition is a joy too few people get to experience. I love watching your journey with the convent, it is magical. This was a lovely idea for a video Ryan…thanks for sharing this with us.🖤🇨🇦

[@katherineleavitt7275]

I can't imagine at Billy & Qwen's age they have the courage to take on the renovation of this beautiful convent. God Bless, Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@jessicabrewer8616]

I 💯 percent agree with Billy! Tomorrow Ryan! We miss you 😢

[@WyhnTemple]

Wow, Ryan!! I’m very impressed! You did an absolutely excellent job at interviewing!!! Your questions were well thought out, you set a good pace, and had a great mix of serious and light-hearted questions! One of your best vids!!

[@TheAngela2468]

Hi Ryan and Billy Nice to here i know it is love that drives every one to finish a project 😊😊😊

[@patriciaoneill6912]

Ryan, I miss your renovation videos. I enjoyed seeing you learn and improve with every job. I will still watch your new format.

[@blueice011]

I have a feeling Ryan's been active on the property market. :)

[@susansawatzky3816]

UH HUH 😉

[@susansawatzky3816]

My thoughts exactly

[@patriciabach415]

I appreciate everyone. You're all amazing, you're wonderful. Thanks a lot. See you later.

[@sarahmcmullen4802]

I so enjoyed your interview with Billy. Billy has done an amazing job with the convent. Ryan, you are doing a great job at renovating your apartment. Looking forward to seeing a video once the apartment is finished.

[@schoonergirl2658]

I enjoyed this video immensely Ryan, you and Billy are both wonderful to listen to. I loved hearing about the plans for the convent and just generally hearing you two talk. Can’t wait to hear what your ‘thing’ is, so curious now! Thanks for this weekend treat.❤️

[@nadeansimmons226]

That was great. How about a little series where you chat to each character in turn - Sadie, Mo, Yannis, Michael, Mick and his wife, Steve, Simon, Alex, Phil, etc. I know you think that editing and filming get a bit of a drag at times. Maybe a short chat with each character would lighten the vlogging load now and again.

[@margiecraig6077]

Good work. But getting the apartments done will help in the cost of things. Every bit helps😊

[@lindagiles7440]

And he is a wonderful man!, Good Father, Good Husband, and great friend! Billy is a visionary, that's why is is so creative. Love yawl's vlogs! USA

[@gailpacolt4353]

Ryan and Billy, it's so special you've shared your friendship with us. Thank you for channel. Going to enjoy your journey as well. Well done❣️

[@kayeking7698]

I love your chats with Billy. Now I won’t be able to wait for the surprise. Love the convent and all the renovations.

[@kathryndegroot8821]

Mums the word. It was lovely to meet you this weekend. Thanks for the tour of the convent xx

[@JulieMcMurtryMcClure]

I really enjoyed your conversation today. It would be fun to see these updates on a semi regular basis. Thanks!

[@julielumsden5184]

Get the bathroom finished and the kitchen you could rent it out for cooking classes or special meals such as different national foods That would bring in some funds as well.

[@gabschasse600]

Billy and Ryan -I'm just so proud of you both .I only wish I could easily be a volunteer at the chateaux - but unless you wanted a resident hermit living in a hut at the back of the garden - I don't think I could,do much .Ryan - looking forward to your news.For now - get back to working in the apartment.😉⭐

[@user-vb6gl6nf7c]

I’m in. 😂 I’ll even dress up like a gnome and give people souvenir pebbles…

[@lorelebeverland5585]

I look forward every day to your videos you two. I know you think they are boring but what's boring is pretty much being stuck at home and not much to do, lol. I look forward to Ryan starting up on the apartment again.

[@Billkwando]

I think Ryan's lost interest in the apartment, somewhat, due to that thing he's gone and done that could be a bad thing. 🤪🤪

[@myrnamcmillan4755]

I can understand you too being best friends you come across as two lovely people I enjoyed your catch up video let's have more ❤

[@kellymiller3868]

Ryan, you have found your calling. You are a brilliant interviewer. You add follow-up questions and a bit of encouragement when conversations dry up. You handled the conversation beaautifully. Perhaps you could include more interviews with some of the locals (ie. Mayor) and Craftpeople working at the Convent. We would love to hear about the lives of many of the folks we see in all the video. What brought them to France? Where did they learn their skills? What do they think of their part in restoring the Convent. Where were they born and/or raised. In the future, perhaps you could interview the people who volunteer at the Convent. And, BTW, can't wait to hear about your new "thing."

[@treehuggingmusician595]

Hi Billy and Ryan. I enjoyed the little chat and watched the thumbs up grow with the views.

[@trigger4418]

You two boys are so lovely xx

[@tinapartridge9303]

Evening Ryan, nice video, as always, your very good at interviewing. Be great to see you back renovating, but I also enjoy you out and about. I'm hoping what I think you reveal is,will be a big adventure, is it that property, I wounder!! Nice one Ryan,see you next time. ❤ Ps, creepy footsteps at that place, I'd love to volunteer, but I couldn't sleep there lol.

[@cindland]

Ryan, I haven’t watched you in awhile. Your growth and maturity are evident. The way you commanded this interview with Billy is excellent. You really drew us in and got Billy going. It wasn’t the boyish banter from your earlier videos. Keep up with this format!

[@flylikeaneagle3676]

I work nights and watch both your videos on my lunch breaks!

[@guillgjertson4179]

Ryan it is time for you to go back to your apartment I'm dying to see what you've done. I really love the interview with Billy today❤

[@jenateer2518]

Ryan can’t wait to see what you are going to do on the apartment next.

[@annmcdaniel9448]

Well done, Ryan. I enjoyed listening to your interview with Billy. I felt like I was sitting at a picnic table with you.

[@joebrooks3436]

Ryan you must get back to the apartment working, You guy's are great together, keep it up, what a fantastic friendship you have.

[@cousinbillybob3224]

Don’t forget to thank Sean as well.

[@shelovesitaly]

Great video 🎉 good to hear Rick will be back (sorry he’s been ill and fun to see him at the Halloween 👻 party). It’ll be nice having Simon back. Yannis needs his Simon.😂 they’re so cute together. Will Sean be coming back? He’s been so busy doing renovations at his place, he’s amazing.Thank you Ryan!

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

This is so very exciting. I really enjoy following your adventures. Thanks for including us.

[@sharonrobb.94]

Ryan I enjoyed this interview immensely & loved that you seemed at ease with yourself. The journalist in you really came out.

[@tracyschaub1187]

Yes… loved the chat.. thanks for taking the time to film it🎉😊❤

[@TruLdy]

Two Best Friends we so adore!💕💕💕💕💕

[@sammyjo8109]

I like that Billy cleaned up the outside of the building first so it's glory is shown. Doing one project at a time ( basically while planning the next) is brilliant. Do one room right then move on. I am looking forward to when he is able to restore the vegetable gardens and can get fruit from the trees and berries from the over grown bushes. The chapel is going to be stunning with the organ in place.

[@nataliechongtai6430]

We are willing to wait for Alex’s videos! Enjoyed this Interview very much, Ryan.

[@suzannepolder3929]

Ryan and Billy, that was interesting and fun. Thanks so much.

[@pamkullman8839]

Wow.. happy to hear that the organ might be up and playing by Christmas that would be amazing and a fun thing to do and hear! A Christmas concert at the convent ❤

[@bascomnextion5639]

Xmas at the convent with all those who worked there sounds like a really fun thing.

[@AndreatheDoria]

Love you guys! When you take a few minutes from your busy days to do these conversations they are so informative

[@carolnicholas7790]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. 5 am, dog barked, can’t get back to sleep and there you are making life better. ♥️. Two great mates having a chat. We are so lucky to be allowed into your world.

[@berritanner3250]

That was a wonderful chat you had with Billy ❤ Really enjoyed it Ryan. You were both so relaxed and natural.

[@lorraineclark4547]

It's so nice that you spend time to let us know little things about yourself, Ryan you do need to get back into your apartment we miss seeing what you are doing

[@kathleenrobson1803]

I enjoyed your chat with Billy 😁 more serious than your usual time with him 😁

[@lesleytaylor-brett4176]

Great video🙂. The world seems to be turning into a rather gloomy and scary state at the moment, so a daily dose of Ryan’s videos, The Pethericks and Sean’s World, feel like a soothing antidote. Thank you💕

[@christinegott3699]

True….the videos from the Pethericks give us something to look forward too

[@rnggall9640]

great to see your dad at the party, the community you have is so nice

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

I love you andBilly having a chat!!! Billy is a great person and you are also. xx

[@ellen9575]

Love these sit down little chats.

[@amysboxachocolates4069]

The interview! How about some interviews with anyone that is willing at the Chateau?

[@MagdalenaPiechota-w4v]

Love you chaps. It is so nice to listen to your talk. You are hard-working, down-to-erath and have the coolest sense of humor I encountered in YT. You got yourself a new subscriver. @Billy - awesome job on the convent! @Ryan - I love you to bits. Your reno journey is so familiar and I do feel for ya sometimes. :) Keep on cracking!

[@SweetOne.]

Ryan, Billy said you have to get back into your apartment and film the renovation because we all find it entertaining and not boring. It is not boring to us. Sounds like you need to get a move on with it too.. my spider senses are tingling.

[@malagastehlaate230]

Rick might be back?! That's awesome news... glad to hear Simon will be back... Billy is doing an amazing job at renevating the Convent... the kitchen is looking fabulous... can't wait to see that all done. I get more excited with each passing week as it's looking more and more complete. I still remember the very start of the Convent ... when he first brought us thru on a tour when it was purchased... what a building. Love it. Can't wait to see the organ all put back together and on that altar space there in the chapel... it will look completely amazing there.

[@lesleighaltmann8826]

Thanks so much Ryan for highlighting ‘the man behind’ the transformation of the convent. I do hope that when the kitchen is finished there might be a few cosy cafe lunches offered a few days a week to boost the budget. I’m in Aus so I can’t pop in but I’m sure travellers will want to add a Convent Cafe luncheon to their itinerary! Good luck guys

[@kayethiel9912]

Love your catchup with Billy 😊

[@annaczajka4342]

Love the video. However I wish to see the renovation of your apartment continue, if you can. .

[@barbaradrechsler2819]

Love when you two have a chat😊. Ryan get back to work 😅.

[@anniestroklund2442]

Loved the video! Your friendship shows, it's lovely ! ❤❤❤

[@saltysteveandmisfitmichele]

Crack on Ryan, get in there on Monday!

[@joycasto9006]

I always send before Im finished! I fire before im aimed or even loaded! You have just done an amazing job of renovating and communicating! ❤

[@bcbloyd]

Loved the chit-chat video... and hearing more behind the scenes about the purchase and renovation plans for the convent. I agree with Billy, though... would LOVE ❤️ to see more renovations of the apartment. And no fair teasing us about the... surprise! Patience is hard! LOL 😅

[@wendyrobinson2281]

Just loved listening to you hope yous had a good party xx😊

[@CathyMiller0711]

Good conversation. Thanks!

[@floridasunshine3916]

Great video. Thanks for all the updates. You guys are awesome