First Days On Our Property In the Italian Alps

[@LMLewis]

Very cute. Safety tip: When you feed a carrot, apple or whatever to a horse or donkey, always offer it on a flat hand to avoid injury to fingers. Also, take care when removing soil at the base of a rock wall that you aren't making it unstable, potentially causing a collapse.

[@glenda3712]

I was thinking exactly the same weeding the rock wall

[@northgeorgiamom8956]

Yes!!! This is the comment I came for! I was cringing!

[@farmwife7944]

input from a local stone mason would be wise. You would hate to destabilize the hill plus the stone mason could evaluate your fireplace too. We heat 100% with wood here in our farm cabin and our local stonemason was genius.

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

Exactly what I said!!

[@hyacinthABC]

Me too - I was thinking the roots of all the weeds you were pulling out would be helping to hold everything in place.

[@priscillacharris1771]

The best part of this new experience is that your daughters are fully immersed in it and enjoying the adventure to the fullest, they couldn't be any happier.

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello Precilla

[@jeanniebee61]

The kids are immersed because they see positive parents tackling a big project as one and they are young enough not to know anything else other than this life.

[@lindagonzales5848]

I've been watching Martijn Doolaard for weeks; he would tell you the reason the stones are placed vertically in the room that previously held cows is so their urine would run down between the stones instead of puddling on flat surface. You could gain a motherload of information from watching his videos as he is a Master at both redoing the stone houses and making amazing videos. Good luck with your amazing adventure!

[@robertwest187]

I agree-- Martijn has 40 episodes following his renovation. He's really good at it..

[@heimslach]

I think Martijn would agree he is not a master just working his way through the interesting challenges old stone houses offer. Egidio who lives at the bottom of our lane is over 90 years old, a Muratore e Scalpellino who only works with Stone building all his life. He says every stone building is another puzzle I am lucky to master each one, ready to be a student for the next. This schtick helps the old boy charge more :-) but he sure does beautiful work.

[@missglenellen]

So beautiful! {Please consider winter, heavy rain and heavy show, later melting snow, don't give erosion a big chance, don't make the foot of those walls/terraces too bare!}

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

Exactly, they didnt use mortar bc the Earth holds them in place. Could cause a tragic mud slide....

[@sarahlaslett3279]

Yes from almost the beginning of the video I noticed the sharp slope a few feet away from the front door I felt very concerned. I am praying for this family.

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello

[@sarahp1383]

Such a beautiful place. "Daddy can we have another donkey?". The joy of discovering a place tucked away from the frenzy of city life. Heather's joy knows no bounds as she soaks in the beauty, serenity and the sweet silence of this place, totally lost in wonder. The way the children pitch in, their boundless energy , as they help their parents to make the place livable is so endearing. Your happiness is pure, as you give thanks to God for having given you such a beautiful home. In 2 years or 3 years...you will surely make it a gorgeous home. May you always be happy here.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you so much! Chloe’s love for Stella sure is special! It definitely leaves me breathless and in awe for sure! We are so proud of our girls and how much they love being a part of the process, we do thank God every day for the blessings that He has poorer out on us! Thanks so much for watching and coming along on this journey with us, we really appreciate it!

[@sarahp1383]

@@RaisingVoyagers If it's not asking too much of you, could you please make a video , recording your daughters conversations, observations , moments of discovery (worms,) and capture on film, their lovely world of make believe.."these are for the fairies" Most children today , live in a dead world of texting and video games...never experiencing the matchless joy of discovering nature's beautiful creations. They have never known a sense of wonder, the magic moments that nature provides generously, and with it observing closely seasonal changes and shifting light, which is so necessary to feel truly alive. Stifling pressures and comparisons spawned by a a consumerist society is all that they know and breathe. Alexa and Chloe are a breath of fresh air. I love watching their little hands busy with rural activities..." We must have collars so that their names don't get mixed up""Daddy this side of the flower is fuzzy! Their fleeting moments of joy "This is the rock I have been looking for" and the way she clutches it close to her, (priceless moment)should never be lost. Very soon this magical phase of their lives will pass, It will be gone with the wind.

[@zentralratderpatrioten7334]

U speak Italian? Just with english is hard. Nice place u have here. Wish you Family good luck, but whati see u are based and u all have the Tools to life happy in northern Italy 👍

[@sukhdevsingh4796]

☬ ੴ Shri Wahe Guru Sahib. Jio 🎉 ✝️ 🌺 🌿 🌸🌼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leighannekleine1270]

Is the lady pregnant? She seems to be bigger

[@Marie-ve2ml]

You made the right decision! What a gift for your daughters and yourselves. I used to live in Alberta near the Rocky Mountains and I remember thinking, if I would have children what an amazing life they would have growing up in the mountains. Mountain life is the best life!!

[@ridhishekjawat9138]

marie in usa and Canada there are lots of good place to live than why these people leave USA

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello marie

[@mikethomas5710]

You are in a beautiful spot. Where in Italy are you. I've been there a few times. I am 68 yrs. old, 30 year retiree from the U.S. Navy, disabled from my service and myself live outside of the U.S. in the Philippines. When I was stationed in Virginia, the ships I was on would stop over in Naples. I have been there many many times and have a few times left on the train and traveled throughout Italy and Europe itself when I had the time to do that. Italy is like the States where the North is quite different in living than in the South of Italy. I will continue to watch you and your family on your fantastic adventure, one that none of youe will ever forget. family. Bless you, Mike.

[@Sole8453]

Just wondered the same, which part of the Alps, east or west?

[@beekeeper59]

Very cute. Safety tip: When you feed a carrot, apple or whatever to a horse or donkey, always offer it on a flat hand to avoid injury to fingers. Also, take care when removing soil at the base of a rock wall that you aren't making it unstable, potentially causing a collapse. Be carefull, be smart please if you want to survive!!

[@ciaobella8963]

The floor of your "stalla" or stable / summer house is amazing. I live in Italy and I can tell you that the man/men who built it hundreds of years ago really worked hard to make that a forever and beautiful stone floor. Congratulations on your purchase. Perfect land for goats. There is a saying here, "piano, piano" which basically means, (go) slowly, slowly. Italy has its own pace. So get into that groove and everything will be less stressful. And have fun! 😄

[@RaisingVoyagers]

That is what we love about Italy!! We need to slow down and enjoy life more!! The stonework really is a work of art!! That was what made us fall in love with this house!!

[@MiguelLara-y6v]

Con amor se construye un hogar en su totalidad.

[@maryreilly5092]

I would love to do this but 20 yrs ago! What a great life you're going to have! My Nonna lived in the Italian Alps.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thanks so much!! We have heard from a lot of people they wished they would have done something similar when they were our age!

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello mary

[@lukekao8136]

Hey Brady, before you get too far lifting those heavy rocks, if you and your wife could go to an equivalent cvs pharmacy type store and look for a back brace to put on before doing all that work, it'll be a lot safer for your back. And your wife's back too. It's not super expensive for those back braces, but back pain is not worth it. Hope it helps.

[@jessiewong147]

Chloe is such an Angel, warm hearted, compassionate towards the worms! adventurous, lively and enthusiastic. She even enjoyed the rain 😉. Such a sweet girl. Enjoying your videos

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello Jessie wong

[@asirzed5305]

Please be really careful with removing the soil from the stonewalls, that's what hold the stone in place...we really love seeing the whole family working together.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Only removing soil that has already eroded down the mountain, nothing that is structural. Thanks so much!! ❤️

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

But if you remove that earth, and theres no mortar holding the stones together, whats keeping the walls from collapsing from the weight of the soggy earth behind it?

[@jowen85]

@@RaisingVoyagers that soil will have been left there to support the wall.

[@anniinglucksdorf960]

@@jowen85 not really actually… these stone walls hold up because the stones were carefully selected to fit perfectly onto each other. It is an old art and these walls really hold up just like that. You could see more way higher bare walls in the video as well. No soil needed.

[@thewatchman6074]

Correct.

[@joii8980]

My day one too of following your YT channel, I got hooked of your family challenge starting from square one in a new land where you'll call your home, fortunately you've got one of the most beautiful spots in Italy, which even many locals dream of living there to feel the most tranquil life, surrounded by breathtaking atmosphere. Please keep us updated on your family's adventures in the Italian Alps, and we know your house will be the sweetest home up on the hill. P.S. on your coming vid, add a portion in how the kids dealing with their lovely new pet Stella, the donkey, so touchy when the girls were so attached with the nature. Benvenuti in Italia e saluti da Milano. Ciao

[@julieheaton3550]

Wow! amazing adventure. Your girls will have the opportunity of a lifetime. The new people, culture, language, and food. I look forward to keeping up with your lovely family. So much of what is going on in our culture today for kids are not safe or positive. This is truly a blessing that you have given the girls.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

That is our hope! Thank you so much for watching and following along!

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you flowers 💐 Are you single..?

[@Morsy933]

I love how excited you are!!! From your Italian fans, benvenuti a casa ❤

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Grazie!! We have been welcomed so warmly!!! 🥰

[@darrenheaps9272]

Alright....vlog is done. You guys are nuts!! I mean that in the best way possible! Full time travelers to....BAM...Italian homeowners! The amount of work ahead of you guys is astronomical!!....but I can't wait to see it come together!....you guys are absolutely crazy and I love y'all!!....I'll be watching every vlog from Northern B.C....and,thanks, you guys are a joy to watch

[@mda1501]

Northern Italy is very beautiful. I love the mountain weather in the Alps. It will be a challenge at times but the rewards will be fantastic.

[@anitaklamer3360]

And cold in winter. Don't know if you are living somewhere in a village until you are comfortably installed in your super cute barn🥰It's so sweet seeing your daughter fasinated by worms but teach her the importance why worms should stay in the soil.💖🐛💖

[@paulaferrari48]

What a dream!

[@Mountainrock70]

Great house you have got a hold of. I started from scratch in remote desert and have built a homestead for my family. You are leaps ahead of us with the building already there in place. Good luck and don’t give up! When things get hard fight back harder!

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello

[@robertoraimondi4119]

Benvenuti tra noi!!! 🤗

[@barbaraweiss3119]

I started to watch this series when you were pretty far along in the process…it’s so fun to see how you started on day 1 now that you have been working on it for TWO YEARS! Your enthusiasm has not faded and the end is finally in sight.

[@lesliemoore3726]

Hi family, you have become my new family. I started watching when you got the house and started going backward to when you left Florida. You make traveling the world fun and I have seen places I may never see other than through your eyes. The girls are smart, brave, loving to each other, and down home funny! I do like Stella, she fits in perfectly. I smile from ear to ear when watching the family interact. Bless you family and thank you!

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you flowers 💐 Are you single..?

[@dolomitic]

I live in the Dolomites, in Sudtirol. 1500 meters above see level. For me it could be insane imagine a life not surrounded by this stunning nature. And seeing your happy faces makes me realize how much we give from granted these places. I would never choose your path, I really know how difficult life could be in the mountains specially in winter, specially in a house that is not conditioned properly. But I appreciate what you are showing! Because many people don’t understand and could get some inspiration by your journey. From a fellow montanara I send you my love! Keep going!!!

[@maryelizabethcalais9180]

I'm so excited for all 4 of you. The view is breathtaking! What a lovely experience for your children.

[@anniinglucksdorf960]

I was smiling a bit when you stated that you wanted to put the tools on display „once you are done“ having stated before that you are going to have a homestead. What I learned so far is that having a homestead actually means that you will never reach that moment 😊.

[@cinziam457]

I cannot imagine how MAGICAL it will be there during the winter, especially at Christmas.

[@valeriederrick2352]

What a beautiful spot! Chloe clearly already feels at home there. Can't wait to see it all unfold!

[@luigibacchetti6539]

Welcome in my country, greetings from Florence

[@janetskitchengarden2038]

I just found your channel this afternoon after helping my husband put up my new lean-to greenhouse, and am absolutely loving what you are doing. Finding your heart's home is vital to your health and well being. Bravissimo! (Your girls are wonderful and love their willingness to work along side of you both.)

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you flowers 💐 Are you single..?

[@marthalorden8498]

Wow. How romantic. I"d leave those "weeds" in the walls and terrace. The keep the earth from turning to pure mud or getting loose. You want the vegetation to keep the walls in one piece. I know about this having lived in Umbria and watched my castle home garden walls collapse. Best of luck to you. What a gorgeous spot. Heaven on earth. So much history and beauty.💞🤩

[@lynnecollins3284]

I know I am going to really enjoy following you doing up your new home. Absolutely stunning spot even with the rain and clouds. You all look so happy. Congratulations. What a wonderful adventure.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you!! We are so happy and ready for this new adventure!

[@bingpineda1818]

Wow welcome to grid life Congratulations everythings back to basic. I envy you guys

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you flowers 💐 Are you single..?

[@IronMail-sz8md]

Your girls are angels. I see how much you love your place. God is good and treats you well

[@mysticmimi3924]

Your enthusiasm and your laughter of pure joy is infectious

[@mannypacu6460]

This is amazing! Install a live CCTV and we can watch this 24/7. Raw, no-edit video all day!

[@gabbeybrisson818]

I love your videos so much! Before watching your channel, I never even thought I could move abroad. But watching you’re family and you’re journey to this point. I can’t be more grateful, watching your life gives so much joy. I can see that my dreams aren’t crazy and that one day I can have an amazing life like yours. Thank you for letting me live vicariously!

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you so much for sharing that!! It’s definitely not easy to step outside of what you have always known but it is worth it!

[@Noneya2023]

Heather, I would be acting exactly how you are. How exciting every little discovery would be! Finding little details with your girls… your enthusiasm & joy is palpable ❤️🙏🌹

[@bellatschau9096]

You made the best choice you ever could!!I wish the whole family good luck!!

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you so much!

[@bellatschau9096]

@@RaisingVoyagers you're welcome 😁!

[@gigi-jeff]

We moved to Sicily off and on 6 years so we understand all the Italian issues but it’s so exciting watching a whole young family work within the Italian guidelines… north is a bit easier … but it’s an unforgettable experience no matter what so I’m excited for you and your family! Best wishes and keep it simple ❤️

[@a.urbanchuk513]

Heather I am so happy for you. My husband and I are also looking at leaving the U. S. Please keep us updated on what it's like there. And the name of your realtor. Thank you and God bless you and your family Allie

[@sharondarby44]

I'm so glad that I stumbled onto your channel. Can't wait to experience your family's adventures and journey on your new property. So happy for you.

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello sharon

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you flowers 💐 Are you single..?

[@coolmoodee]

I just bought a stone home in Umbria Italy. Thank god its all restored. 16th century home with land and a pool . You have fun with that .

[@angelaberni8873]

This is exactly how we were meant to live. Italy is full of such gems. I have a fabulous house for sale in northern Italy. Originally it was a monastery,but its quite livable size for a family and one can move in immediately. The house has frescos and is beautifuly decorated. There is another house stables and plenty of outhouses just next door. It's a true gem and would be perfect even as a B+B. The possibilities are endless !!! Great arable land surrounds it and the house is in a very peaceful hamlet with fabulous views. It's in the province of Parma. Anyone Interested?

[@idafriedman1449]

How much?

[@hcsnadmin5346]

did you sell your place? what is the address to view

[@suzannederringer1607]

You're all so happy !!! I'm glad for you. What a beautiful place!

[@susanmagiri2282]

This is beautiful. We go mushroom picking up in the mountains in Tarvisio ( didn't find any this year!) but we love spending time together and picniking in the middle of nowhere. Enjoy the alps.

[@susanlombardo8444]

Congratulations! I have never been to the Italian Alps, but it looks absolutely amazing. I’ve been following a gentleman by the name Martin, I believe he’s from Scotland, he just moved there, I think it was about a year ago, also in the Italian Alps. Wishing you a wonderful life up in the mountains with your children. I will be following you.m✅✅✅😘

[@robertomeneghetti6215]

And with that family name you do not know the Italian Alps, many of those are in the region "Lombardia"... (where I live)!

[@Italianhome]

Martin I believe id from the Netherlands. I watch those videos too and this family is a nice way to expand on that type of view. :)

[@deborahlee8135]

I love the handshaped walls and how they lean back, gently hugging the dirt to stop the mountain from sliding away.

[@mariadegan1029]

I am so looking forward to your new journey in this spectacular place!! I have been living in Tuscany, on the coast, for over 50 yrs. but if l was younger (going on 74🙄) the Alps is actually my favourite place👍

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello maria

[@MaiNguyen-fy4sv]

Live, laugh, and love…I can feel it here. Such a Beautiful family! ❤️

[@madelineharkins5643]

I am in awe of your family...sooo courageous! God bless!

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello madeline

[@LawOfAttraction-ed2mx]

Darlings, this spicy sharp fence is protection for you. You live surnamed by nature, there will be wild rabbit and boar, they will eat your whole garden at once. I would ask locals first or look around how many houses still have it and talk to them. Must be brown bears too, your trash area, compost area, that will be like restaurant for them… I am honored to watch your journey of creation of your reality from scratch, I love your beautiful relationships all each of you ❤ thank you

[@marlenebos6140]

What an exciting adventure, but at the same time; what an extreme bulk of work to be done. Wishing you every succes and that your enthusiasm won't dampen. Please get advice from local people who know this type of buildings and how to best make them safe and comfortable to live in the year round. In general these mountain cottages were only lived in during summer when they brought sheep and goats to graze on the terraces and work on summer crops. Check how stable the wall is built into the slope. What about damp issues on that wall and the walls in general? Make a good plan while keeping in mind that this is Italy and things go much slower and different.

[@StephenSmith-ge1qf]

You'll have a wonderful life in the mountains! My home is now rather more comfortable, but just waking every day to the peace, to be surrounded by trees and have the endless views across the lake (Maggiore) and the mountains is amazing. Plus, all the good food to grow, share and eat. Wishing you all a fantastic future!

[@AndreaBorto]

and a good thing is you havbe big cities and sea really close, plus being in the centre of the continent at the crossroads of latin/germanic/slavic culture. the Alps are a very rich region both in wealth and beauty (with some exceptions).

[@creativelauri]

Awesome place. The reason they put the stones on their edge in the barn is so the urine from the animals would drain out. New subscriber here. I can't wait to see what all you'll be doing to the house. The kids are adorable and so sweet to always help. Stella is adorable too!!

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you flowers 💐 Are you single..?

[@Noniinthebush]

Watch Martijn Doolaards video where he was taking out the stone floor on his stone house in Italian alps. He has the exact same stone laying on his ground level too👍🏼

[@michellezevenaar]

I really hope you choose a rental with a wood stove for extra heating. Gas prices will be crazy in Europe this winter and if you are lucky wood could save you alot on heating this winter

[@sylviarollins412]

Your daughters are so adorable!! I am so happy for you guys!! So awesome!!!

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you flowers 💐 Are you single..?

[@giselleplantbasedvegan9174]

How exciting for your family. My brother arrived today in Florence and will be touring and scouting areas for our retirement home. Both my parents are from Italy and we’ve both dreamed of returning to their homeland and living. I’m looking forward to having our first day at a new home someday too. We will not be renovating but looking for a home that is ready for living. Congratulations to you and looking forward to your new journey. 🌟

[@RaisingVoyagers]

So awesome! Best of luck finding your new home!

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello Giselle

[@jolovesminnis]

I think I’d leave the dirt. It’s helping hold the wall up😯

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Congratulations. I admire you for loving such an adventure - nothing is impossible if you put all your love into it. It can be your paradise on earth, happiness is what you make out of life and these two little girls have a brilliant, loving parents. I admire you and already love you, my blessings to you❤❤❤❤

[@Blacksheep-Ba-Ba]

The way the levels of stones follow the slope most likely it was some type of an orchard. They built them like this for water conservation as rain would trickle down the hills for crops.

[@cyndyfabian7555]

Hi, just found you. Grannie Cyndy from South Australia here. Love families embracing a different life choice in any way. Golly, you've got some happy and adventurous kids there. I've followed USA homesteaders but I am also fascinated by French or Italian 'homesteading '.Love all things Mediterranean....love history...preservation. Buildings and walls are living and vibrant too. We have a short history in terms of colonisation. 1936. But our indigenous people were there long before. They were territorial but nomadic. South Australia is a Mediterranean climate. I can only dream of this lifestyle on my 1/2 acre block in a subdivision. But I have worked towards a food forest garden, chickens and lots of pergolas dripping with grape vines and kiwi fruit vines. By the way, I am 70 years old and a Grannie of 9 grandies so far. I praise God for people like you. Xxx Out of my 6 sons, only 1 has embraced an off grid lifestyle, but boy, is he doing it well.

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello cindy

[@carloesposito8003]

Really amazing and welcome in the best country in the world...mountain, lake, historical city and village....sea....Vulcans. This is Italy !!. Welcome fantastic family enjoy the Italian life.

[@cindyrasley627]

Your Clohe is a character!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️IN LOVE with your beautiful family 🌈

[@Lifeandtravelsofbek]

So proud of you guys. Such a big but brave move. Looking forward to watching you renovate this home.

[@meximlt59]

I’m so envious! What a blessing to own and be able to bring back to life such a beautiful property. Your family is also so sweet and I look forward to watching your progress restoring your own little piece of paradise. ❤

[@john-e-be]

Thanks!

[@richardernest1612]

That soil embankment may be holding up the stone wall. Plant herbs there,stabilize the embankment and grow herbs for the kitchen Beautiful journey.

[@foxgwen1441]

What a beautiful adventure!! It seems so peaceful and refreshing. I will be following your progress...Blessings to you all! I like the donkey.

[@andreaandrea6716]

(10:08) EARTH!! SOIL!! (Not 'dirt'!! Dirt is what you find in cities, on grimy machines. Language matters! This is a bad America habit, calling the Earth "dirt"!). I have JUST discovered you and am completely stunned by your journey and all the hard work you have done! I cannot believe it. Bravo! Brava! Bravi!! ... and just plain "Wow." You are THE most impressive family; your HARD WORK, your extraordinary attitude, your beautiful, intelligent children... I am now, officially obsessed and subscribing to your channel. I LOVE your content and am so impressed by your film-making skills. Every part of this is watchable and interesting. (I am forgetting to eat dinner!). Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all of us. (I get exhausted just watching Brady work...). Please take good care of your precious selves.

[@adriannacabrera9013]

Aww thank you so much for sharing this beautiful journey with us

[@juliescott1504]

Im so glad I found you guys today!!! How adventurous and brave of a beautiful family. I’m excited to watch your journey

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you flowers 💐 Are you single..?

[@Francine1117]

I just stumbled upon your video, I’m excited for your new adventure! I’m glad I chose to watch this! Congratulations on your new home in Italy. It’s exciting to see you all exploring your new home! God bless!!

[@RaisingVoyagers]

We are so glad as well thank you!!

[@margensanvlogs7560]

Hello francine

[@sheilajoseph9953]

What an awesome property. You as a family have made the right decision, Italian mountains spectacular views being connected with nature. Your daughters will grow up as nature intended embracing planet earth. 💚what more could you ask for. You are truly blessed. Having just found you in KZbin I'm excited to follow your progress.

[@jacquelinebrooks1326]

I absolutely love the property, I've always wanted to find a place like that n turn it into a beautiful home. Very nice

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you! We are very excited for the journey ahead!

[@sumeyyegultekin4695]

When you finish all the work inside and outside the stone house, you will watch that painting from your window. It's great and I hope you will have very beautiful days there ❤️😊

[@marianbrown4173]

Looking forward to watching your journey. You have a wonderful family.

[@iefaridza4317]

I will be rooting for all of you in this project just like ive been following the newbys with their 2 sons. Your 2 daughters are lovely too. Hope one day i will be able to experience things like this.

[@john-e-be]

Thank you for taking us on your journey. And the lead-in/cut to the 18:00 mark…classic!

[@nadiacusan3799]

Used to go in the summer months after school, loved it I would stay with my grandparents, but Italy is soooooo expensive, good luck with your new endeavors, my aunts used to have a donkey and would ride it on a cart

[@beeveedee9355]

New viewer here, just joined in on the journey to Italy video. I have to tell you that you are raising two gems. Such great little workers! They will thrive there. Blessings on your new adventure.

[@carolmartin4413]

The perfect place is with your family. Best of luck to you all

[@cindyrasley627]

Oh my goodness! Just found your channel! I’m in love! Your family is adorable and your property is absolutely spectacular! Outrageous! The views are beyond words! The stone cottage is absolutely breathtaking magnificent! So excited for you guys on your venture! I love love love that you guys bought this beautiful part of the earth and are making such a incredible life for you and your family❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌈👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you flowers 💐 Are you single..?

[@williamcullum3522]

you got the best of both worlds, I got to see Italy when I was in the military in the 90's, Beautiful

[@hannahseeger4548]

I loved this! I'm so excited to watch the potential in this home and property to be brought to life.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you!! There is so much potential we cannot wait!

[@harrisonchevy4452]

I wouldn’t dig up the plants next to the rock walls as they help to stabilize the rock walls. The plants stabilize and hold the earth the earth in place.

[@AudriannaB-World-Peace]

I somehow came upon this video and I am so excited to see how it all unfolds. Your whole family is just beautiful and am wishing you all every happiness! The kids are so great and helpful! Are they going to be going to school there in Italy? What a gorgeous location. I know a young couple living close by, and I also have a friend that lives in Turin, it is such a beautiful place with so many museums and so much to see and do, and the food there is so wonderful! You have found a beautiful location! 🌟

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you! That is so sweet! We are homeschooling this year and hope to send them to school next year after a year of Italian lessons.

[@dm55]

Your enthusiasm and happiness is infectious. Thanx.

[@mmc1730]

Do you all speak Italian? Or is that also part of the work ahead for you living there? You have a beautiful family and new home and I wish you all the best. God bless

[@karolinamackiewicz514]

Wow, this place is really beautiful!

[@TS-vu1bj]

Wow Italians, they are hardworking people. Doing on the alps beautiful house. You guys are so laky. Keep it up you're video.

[@dclaet1135]

OMG, your girls are just the cutest! They are so smart and verbal. I bet that you enjoy every day with them.

[@nonimcguire4406]

I live in Abbotsford Canada and i a 63 years of age and am inspired by what you two are doi g.

[@buddhababeoz]

What a stunning house and location... Excellent choice! As a country girl I recognise those weeds in the wall help maintain the soil in place. Perhaps replace with ground cover thyme or another ground creeper with flowers. Plants are needed in rock walls like mortar.. You don't want to loose those rock in a heavy rain. Cant wait to see how you get started..First visit with your family...🥰

[@torangclayruz4098]

So exciting to see your family looks happier with your new project eventhough it's just a very small property at the steep mountain. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@amandapittar9398]

Watching this, I was delighted by the joy in your beautiful daughters. Their excitement is just so wonderful. Obviously bright and intelligent little women, you are going to have so much fun with them renovating this property. The soil is rich, unspoiled and organic. It will be great for any garden - the leaf litter will be perfect compost. I envy that! I love Italy, to be able to live there must be incredible and your girls grow up bilingual-bellissima. I’ll be following along, green with envy, but raising a glass with each triumph!😊❤❤🎉🎉

[@carmenrosario5539]

Congrats! I.pray for unity, patience and provision. Only the really brave will ever do this. Italy is the SLOWEST country in the planet when it comes to repairs and permits...in Rome, Milano, Firenze...imagine in the mountains!!! Ask Kaylie in Tuscany! Enjoy every second and focus in the blessing of finally doing what you dreamed of for so long. Why did you leave, is there a video explaining the reason? I would leave today and go to Italy if I could!!!

[@suzannehegge9305]

So glad I found your channel!

[@dawnfitzpatrick652]

Great views many years of happiness good luck on you’re new home what a wonderfull life style for the girls and you all best of luck

[@jayd2655]

Congratulations!! I can't wait to see the progress in your home over the coming days, months and years.

[@RaisingVoyagers]

Thank you so much!!

[@jeremyzaloum3443]

Love how you celebrate your free range children! There's sometimes a fine line between celebrating and indulging them. Like when she's throwing dirt on you even after you expressed you did not like it. Very patient papa.