Reclaiming An Abandoned Building From Nature

[@charlotteschuld9155]

I don’t know why, but seeing the overgrown plants removed is so satisfying to watch. It’s like seeing something beautiful be reborn.

[@sueandwarren]

Order from chaos, always so soothing.

[@marysell6184]

I totally agree, Charlotte! :-)

[@lorassorkin]

I was just thinking the same. I could watch it in real time for hours!

[@LisaVesander.Creative]

I agree with that, a grand old lady is emerging, timeless and ageless!

[@happydays310]

I hope to see it all turfed so it is easy to maintain.

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

Your workers are wonderful. I hope they are well paid for their labours. Kudos to the men who cleaned out the overgrowth in the garden and courtyard. The man doing all those floors has done a fantastic job. 👍👍

[@laurenl5843]

It's wonderful seeing all the work and care of this historic building. Thank you. 😊💜👍🇨🇦

[@cathythompson8734]

Billy, you are so good at offering positive comments and appreciation to those who are working for you, it’s a pleasure to watch the way you support your friends, family and colleagues. It’s so important, and you are a great role model.

[@Marilinaa]

The chapel looks so pretty lit up. The warm lighting you chose is perfect.

[@bethbleas8378]

Billy, while you were putting in the screws to the door, on the right were two huge hand forged hooks attached into the stone.Actually on the left also. These might have somehow been used in the past to secure the doors. The chapel lighting is amazing! Don't go too fast trying to finish it ! Stephanie at LaLande has the name of a chapel paint restorer that is almost ready to retire.Wealth of info with him. Possible to have a consult done with him, he will have all your answers! (Perhaps some you have not thought of yet!)

[@shutterfocus]

Came here to say exactly this. Consult with the chapel restorer to see what you can and should do. Also, why not just leave the library where it is? Why go to the trouble of removing the stained glass, lifting the ceiling, and resizing the library when it looks fabulous where it is?! I’m sure you have your reasons. I’d love to hear your reasoning. I’m just plain curious. It’s looking wonderful. Crack on! ❤

[@lel7841]

Im hoping the lights are the right type not to degrade the paint. I know museums have to be careful about what kind of lights they use

[@deniseblackman5229]

Blows my mind how much your group does in a day!

[@brendathoms5588]

It’s so satisfying when you can see the difference! And you get to see that with every project! Your helper’s are wonderful ❤

[@ehpeachylove]

Those guys don’t fool around, absolutely amazing job on clearing away the old growth and uncovering the convents beauty. Sean is amazing. Everything is moving along.

[@dianenortness2131]

Billy, I refer to you, your family, Sean, Duncan, Rick, Steve, Ryan and Remi as if I know you personally. Your vlogs are absolutely the highlight of my day! Thank you all!

[@justlife765]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@donnagriffis4871]

Me too ❤

[@puckgroeneweg115]

So true

[@sonyablacksten110]

Love that you compliment and appreciate all the workers/helpers---MUSIC IS ALWAYS MAGNIFICENT.

[@Murphy5-5]

I love how Rick is allways laughing and smiling, so much positive energy!

[@katiebethhughes7688]

Billy, you’re such a romantic with the music choices! It describes the passion for the work that you do ❤️🤗

[@barbaragoss6177]

What a beautiful soundtrack, great job on the gardening everyone! 👊👊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👍👍👍👍👍

[@judyjefferson4756]

Billy, I love the music you pick for your videos, hope you keep listing them. You are doing a fantastic job.

[@sharongruener6078]

The back of the convent looks amazing now. Love progress. Blessings.

[@helenstella2666]

It’s like you’re awakening a sleeping beauty Billy. Little by little this wonderful building is coming back to life ☺️ I’m spellbound 💕

[@lukespurgeon5964]

I couldn't agree more! I'm hoping they will convert one room somewhere into a little gallery depicting the history and restoration of the convent. They've been collecting, discovering, and unearthing so many great pictures, trinkets, and treasures through this process. I would love to see a space dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of the convent, the women who lived there, and the journey of restoration they are all on now!

[@lindabryant4292]

I can't get over the golden light in the chapel. It is so beautiful. 🧡

[@stinki97128]

So many exciting projects ahead. The grounds are starting to look amazing, turn mama Petherick loose in the Convent garden and it will look outstanding!

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

The garden clearing is amazing! The outdoor space around the convent is really outstanding.

[@hilaryraza4561]

It’s so fascinating to see the convent coming back to life

[@nikkicat71]

I can't believe how much clearing was accomplished outside. It looks awesome Billy. 😊❤️

[@zonagalesweeney3069]

I think right now my favorite part is watching what is being done in the gardens. It’s such a transformation and I’m so thankful that you guys are doing this. The videos are just amazing. It was fun to see the elevator used as well yesterday. I’m glad you didn’t have to carry that wash machine up all by yourselves up those stairwells.

[@JudithBisson]

Awe, Billy your skills on film work ( editing,music selection, and so on) has improved by 10 folds. 🎉

[@christinewilkinson3772]

I think it’s lovely your guys are saving the roses they find!

[@MariaM-yn9tl]

Billy the clearing of all the garden is looking amazing! Cheers to all! what a great job! I’m excited about the progress of the library. That will be my favorite part of the convent besides the chapel. I can’t wait for future videos. I have a suggestion for temporary lighting in all the dungeon & secret spots, & attic spaces. I use them in my home. It works really well on my middle staircase of 45 steps in my Victorian home. They are battery operated motion lights sensors. So as you’re walking down the stairs or in dark areas when you appear in front or are passing the lights will go on. They are motion censored battery lights. It also saves us in emergency situations when we lose power which is often where I live in NJ in the US. Crack on! 💃🏻

[@karlanorvell9573]

All the guys did an incredible job. They cleared so much bush and brambles in one day. I couldn't believe that the beautiful rose bushes were hiding amongst all of that mess. Sean does great carpentry work. You really are fortunate to have such a team.

[@somersetflower]

Hi Billy... Was just thinking I need to tell you every time you breathe another bit of life back into the convent I get goose bumps. I imagine any surviving nuns and / or their friends and families would not believe their eyes and would be thrilled. Its just so exciting.

[@pamelkamah6307]

Billy you are so lucky (maybe not the right word) to have such a great team of people working with you. Well done everyone 😊

[@Dbeldin]

loving the music you pick for your videos. like it was written for you.... lovely to you all.

[@deannayoung5311]

Very beautiful video Billy 👍🥰 Found myself smiling the whole time watching Admittedly 😁

[@lunayahwitch]

It sure was All Hands On Deck today! Great progress, and I look forward to every update ❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@jninetassie2803]

Fantastic job on clearing the garden! Love the choice of music in opening sequence.

[@richiej5884]

The beginning of your daily was like the start of a fine movie. The music was beautiful and it just keeps getting better and better!

[@lolablake5206]

If a building could thank you Billy I know this one would, it's almost like it was waiting for someone like you to bring it back to life. I bet the whole atmosphere inside will change. It's beautiful💗

[@JP-bv7bf]

Love how you show in fast mode the garden clean up to see just how much was done. the chapel is looking fantastic

[@susanbisby9108]

Billie, you are the kindest and most generous of men. I find your videos a joy to watch. I love the way you show such genuine appreciation to all your workers and the wonderful jobs they do. The changes you have made are amazing, well done!

[@peterwhite9261]

This was a great clean up of the garden and it looks so good. I am loving the chapel lighting. Good luck sealing all that lead paint. Ryan, good work on the plastering. Sean great work on the flooring. You have a great team of men Billy.

[@plantmandanreimer5570]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE those stained glass windows so much. :) thanks for all the great videos.

[@BookHermit_au]

Watching the daily video is such a lovely way to start my day ☕ 😎🇦🇺❤️👍

[@jerridavis6462]

Chapel is beautiful! The guys are such diligent workers! Great job!

[@olivedempsey1654]

As I watched the opening sequence, I was reminded of the Disney fairytales where the enchanted castle is buried with vines and brush. Others have said it before but this restoration is magical.

[@lucyburlot9526]

I am almost finished reclaiming my small garden from 20 years of overgrowth so can truly appreciate the awesome work done here! 👌👏 Also I need a Duncan to come work his magic on our electrics, the Chapel looks stunning. Can't wait to see the library come together 🙂

[@catherinelogan6299]

Really enjoy the yardwork. I'm a little confused by how the gardens connect. Any chance of a drone flyover or outline map showing the location of the gardens and paths relative to the buildings?

[@crystalwhite5135]

Maybe that random key you found in the apartment a few episodes ago was the key for that... Who knows. Great work everyone! I love the encouragement I feel from all of you and the positivity it's a beautiful thing

[@helenpang2970]

Billy, you are so lucky to have Sean, Duncan, Rick, Remy, and Steve. It is so wonderful to see them completing their work. I don't know why but it makes me really happy.

[@sarahstorey8492]

It’s so inspirational seeing such enthusiastic capable people unearthing this wonderful building. Also Ryan’s contribution is very entertaining 😂

[@lisadurban3525]

The lighting in the Chapel looks great. You can really see where there was a cross in the main central panel. Something else to lookout for.

[@lorrainechristensen2408]

Billy please buy Ryan an old trunk for Christmas and clean it up and place it in his new office as a coffee table ..he would love it

[@lindamurns1245]

BRAVO! all of you ! continuing to look fabulous!

[@lindamitman4538]

Love the lightning. Sean is making short work of the flooring. Can’t wait to see what Ryan chooses for his office.

[@silverskye888]

Love seeing the gardening Billy, more please, makes so much of a massive difference to the convent, I don’t want to miss any of it!

[@metropcs7560]

Just amazing work done everywhere. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend!!!

[@Tracy_R]

Incredibly amazing. Please get Rick a longer handle for the path works. Applause! Well done men. Its lovely Shaun, enjoy seeing Ryan w/his mate Billy. It would hurt my feelings just a bit to remove the stained glass... anyone else feel the same?

[@judyharrison3038]

You are such a blessing to SO many people! Take a moment and be thankful!!! ( I still can paint!)

[@elisabethnerolk2283]

Ohhhh Billy….. The 🎶 music is just gorgeous

[@rgrndu]

Love seeing the grounds transform into something beautiful.

[@brendajohnson6910]

Billy, you've assembled an amazing group of people to help you restore and repurpose this wonderful property. Take very good care of them!

[@paulinedixon3490]

Billy you and the team are performing miracles at the convent I would never have believed anybody could have achieved so much in a relatively short time. Magic.

[@sth.777]

Kudos to those men who accomplished so much in one day!

[@claramullen]

Billy for repainting the lead paint walls you need to use a encapsulant primer it seals the old lead paint.

[@michaeldriebeekvanderven]

You all did an amazing job, as Always! What a team you have got there, Billy 💪🏾💪🏾🧡💪🏾💪🏾 The library as an annex to the chapel sounds like a perfect plan 👌🏽 I can just picture it… and it looks stunningly gorgeous 🤩 Bravo 👏🏽 and sending you warm greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@susannahwhitaker994]

It is like you are taking something beautiful back from nature. Amazing 🤗

[@chrisparry9193]

Your doing an amazing job on the convent Billy, the work is going to take years, but with people like Sean by your side it will be something special. Keep up the good work, can't wait for the next vlog.

[@msilas5577]

That is an amazing cleanup job! What an absolutely beautifully building! Do all the ladies agree that Rick is a charming hunk and a great piece of eye candy? Good addition to the crew… and not just for the work.

[@dandierschke6033]

The lighting in the chapel, the restored courtyard, cleaning up of the garden, and all the other improvements are recreating a masterpiece. My congratulations on the vision the two of you had in purchasing this property. Hard to believe so much progress has been made since you closed on the purchase.

[@NumberOneCards1]

I wouldnt worry about the lead paint so much, as long as you are not snacking on the paint chips. We used to just paint over it and that would seal it. Hope all is well and thanks for the great videos. The statue in corner nook looks spectacular.

[@ralphjones9903]

You & your Team are Breathing New Life into the Convent , its Amazing 👍❤

[@Laurelsyoutube]

We yell “Billy” every day when the dailies come on ❤ all the work is so amazing, thank you for sharing the journey with us ❣️❣️

[@janbullock342]

I look forward to your vlog every day! You and your crew have done an amazing job bringing the convent back to life. I look forward to seeing people rent the apartments for long term living and hopefully short term visitors. Keep up the good work!

[@markbrittell2001]

You guys show each other so much positive energy and gratitude that is always refreshing to me. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@Smalfry47]

Through all the vegetation, those few perfect flowers survived. If there is a will….. there is a way! I do hope you will be installing an altar in the chapel……😊

[@kristinb5121]

When I think about how long Rick, Remi, you and others have been working on the outdoor space, it boggles my mind on what a huge job it’s been. It will be interesting to see what you decide with those stained glass panels. Very colorful, but they have more of a ‘60s feel. Maybe there will be a spot that could use a cheerful addition and won’t be too noticeably out of character.

[@a.j.935]

My favorite part is watching the outdoor work…getting rid of overgrowth. Can’t wait to see walls cleared off, final outdoors. Like daily blogs.

[@johnwilliamtuckey2796]

I wonder what the village thinks of seeing light's coming from the chapel window after so many years of being off? The back of the convent is spectacular; and the lighting is gorgeous. Love you guy's ! ♥

[@FngrsXd-n25]

Thank YOU Billy and your entire helpers.

[@louiselewis5061]

That clearing is such hard work. It looks fantastic. I feel like the building is saying thank you-it can breathe again. Great job!

[@josephinewills9703]

A Reborn Convent 👌👍💕💕💕💕💕

[@msbayouqueen765]

Wow, perfect choice of introduction music ❣️Fascinating watching the recovery work by your crew of this historic property. Can imagine the appreciation of the town members, surely. Billy, I admire your mature approach to the way you speak to your viewers. Along with hundreds of others, really look forward to your vlogs.

[@chrismc1975]

The garden clearing is my favourite part! Such hard workers and dedicated like you! It's a magnificent property!

[@kayleenfeher4341]

You are just making progress by leaps and bounds! The lighting in the chapel is just gorgeous. I do love the saint in the place where a saint belongs :) Thank you for sharing with all of us!

[@dianneeverett1633]

Amazing. Lots accomplished today. Great workers.

[@Iris-dq5sr]

Respekt für die super Arbeit von Remy and Rick. Ein Garten erwacht zu neuem Leben 😊 schön anzusehen 😊

[@margoarmstrong3042]

The progress each day is remarkable..an enthusiastic team with Billy at the helm.

[@milkweeddreams8828]

As much as I love the ivy on ancient walls, it's so destructive, good thing you have a dedicated crew to crack on with it and such a fun crew as well...love seeing the garden progress...and those roses, PERFECT...!

[@kathyrogers1703]

I love seeing the work being done in the back garden. That's my favorite part!! It's so exciting to see what will be uncovered next. Wonderful!

[@TheKnitter2024]

Billy, love your “Dailies”. Seriously. Yes, daily the cobble stones too. Now for the truly serious part of my comment - for the love of everything Holy - keep Rick around!! All of your workers are great but Rick gives us girls something lovely to gaze upon. His smile is spectacular. Ok, your smile is spectacular too. 🥰. You are truly breathing life back into this amazing building.

[@kathryndunworth4070]

I like how you pay compliments to all your worker-friends, Billy.

[@inabates8919]

Billy you and your mates are breathing new life back into the convent.

[@creative227]

You guys continue to crack on and knock out so many projects that are making such a difference. The convent is alive!

[@mannyortiz4814]

Billy my love, it is wonderful to see all the work being done. The joy comes from seeing all the changes taking place. Keep on trucking. See ya tomorrow. Take care and stay safe 🌹❤️🕊🇺🇸👍🌞🎈😇🌈🙏🍺

[@monalingan9523]

Thank you for including us Billy. I so enjoy watching the renovation work.

[@moelassus]

Such a stunning transformation underway. I love watching the progress.

[@Ellyfromhereandthere]

It makes me so happy to see all the activity at the convent. Just wow. Much love from GA USA 🧘🙏🏻🌎☮️

[@puckgroeneweg115]

Billy, you and family, including all your friends how are helping you to rediscover this amazing building, show the world his beauty. And your music chose is amazing. Thank you.

[@carolynbooker1503]

Every time I see the chapel it brings tears to my eyes ❤

[@mamabearlovesbts6087]

Hi Billy and all…the garden is looking fantastic and the lights in the Chapel..lovely. I am enjoying your journey and look forward to your next vlog.

[@marionandjimhawthorn4844]

Its like watching Sleeping Beauty come to life, shaking her skirts and ordering new clothes! Fascinating and in awe of the hard work put in so far. Mx (NZ)

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Great job on the outside does make the building look bigger. Love the stone side walks.

[@loriannkruithof2043]

Everything is looking great!!! You have extremely hard workers helping you!!!

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

It’s so exciting to see all the men progressing so quickly. The chapel and the library will be a stunning part of the convent. xx