Tour the Bellvale Bruderhof

[@2Cambourne]

I am one of those then teenage boys who lived at Pope Pius XII Scholl in Chester, Orange County New York from 1968-1972. Many of us came from two Catholic institutions in Rockland County New York. They were Saint Agness School for Boys in Sparkill, New York. And Saint Dominick's mixed School in Blaue Ville, New York. They played an integral part of our upbringing and embracing a Christian ethic that stood with us all of our lives. I will always have fond memories of those institutions. Now that I am a 70-year-old man. Those institutions helped to me make the man I am today. A grandfather of 4 adult grandchildren and two very successful Children. I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank goodness the Bruderhof and their Christian teachings and living has kept the spirit of God still dwelling and prospering in the Holler that once housed Pope Pius the XII School. God be praised. Amen.

[@CultOfGaia]

I would do anything to live this way of life, god bless you all ❤

[@Wrennie_bird08]

I've been to Bellvale so many times! Sending love to anyone who remembers me! Bellvale will always feel like home! I stayed in one building before it was converted! You've definitely improved it! I have great pics of my little kids playing with Daniel Barth on the old rock turtle. I have a pic of my daughter aged 2 with a HUGE glad jar filled with tadpoles at a community family fun day! Some of my children's fondest childhood memories were made in the community! Love to the Mercers, Kurtz (all, any, both), Sean and Naomi, Sarah and Clem. There are so many loved ones in the Bruderhof. My last trip was three years ago (or so) to Plait Clove. But my heart will always be home in Bellvale.

[@jamesbland7259]

Beautiful video. Thanks lots for sharing. My soul longs so much to be in a similar if not the same way of life: AWAY from the bombardment of worldly distractions that get in the way of getting close to God. You guys are living the way it should. Sending greetings from the UK.

[@monikamarsollek3493]

Thank you for this wonderful guided tour! I really felt invited and welcome. Lovely to see the coloured trees from above. I admire your way of life, knowing I couldn’t give up my very little but existing vanities, making my own choices for my private life. Stay happy and healthy, love, Monika from Germany❣️

[@redfritz3356]

Stronger together!

[@ethangoo3682]

Thank you.

[@warrenermish1454]

I spent two years in a Benedictine monastery. This is the same as all the other Anabaptists. Quite beautiful. Simple is good. Less is more. God bless him for living a pure Christian life without all the trappings

[@mmmmlllljohn]

What a beautiful place to live, Shannon! (No wonder we call it God’s country …) You are all an inspiration to Christians in the secular world. May God bless you all. 🇨🇦❤️

[@peritulpe4191]

it's called "gods country" to replace the Indigenous connection with the land. that's christianity for ya

[@grahamrogers3345]

It brought tears to my eyes to discover your communities a few months ago. I am now 58 and have believed in living in community since I first became a Christian at 18.

[@benfir8920]

Don’t give up on your dreams. A person I know who is turning 78 is asking to become a member of Bruderhof.

[@princearthurlouispagan9901]

Excellent presentation!

[@gennarogiordano2823]

Thanks for the tour. You have chosen a beautiful way to live.

[@Bruderhof]

Thanks for watching!

[@London-fc8tt]

Thank you for the tour I wish I could come and visit . God bless you all.

[@D.N..]

The Burderhoff gives good witness that living according to a biblical and faith based life style is possible !

[@joannewall6359]

Looks amazing there, wish I could live this life

[@capt666]

PERFECT WORLD PERFECT PLACE ...only in my dreams

[@itsjustmetomc4848]

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing. Shalom

[@Bruderhof]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kalakakku7749]

What a beautiful place!

[@JohnnyPeacock1959]

it seems like a really chilled out way to live in beautiful surroundings.

[@michaelgibbs3147]

Hi Shannon, I think I’ve might have met you during one of my visits but not quite sure…..regardless great video! ;-)

[@ruthlaurie-hopper3489]

I love your way of life. I'm hoping to visit Bruderhof in the UK. As soon as covid allows.

[@swampophelia2098]

Hey me too, maybe see you there ✌️🇬🇧

[@ruthlaurie-hopper3489]

@@swampophelia2098 That would be lovely. God bless you

[@louisecooper2580]

It's a shame you can't get transport provided and holiday with the community like a coach trip

[@angelicamariaherreragarzon9499]

Hola Eliza Dios te bendiga. Te extrañamos mucho!

[@garyedwards3269]

Thanks for the tour Shannon. I'm hoping to visit the Bruderhof Community someday. These videos are the next best thing. I like the way you coined the phrase "do community" as an action verb describing how the Bruderhof membership comes together and meets. One of the aspects of the Bruderhof that impresses me is the ability to just sign out a car whenever necessary to complete a mission. It's like James Bond and MI-6. Whenever 007 needs a reliable vehicle for a mission, he just grabs a nice car from the motorpool and takes off for queen and country. It's brilliant. The farming part is VERY INTERESTING...and not just the scientific part. Raising cattle and crops to meet the needs of an entire community is honorable, satisfying work. At the end of each day you've accomplished direct results that move the entire community forwards. Even the cats seem to enjoy the farm business. Logically, today's Bruderhof should be America's hopefilled tomorrow. Thanks for 'doing community' for the rest of us.

[@Bruderhof]

Haha. Not sure who our "M" is though.

[@Wrennie_bird08]

Go! You won't be disappointed!!! Woodcrest is BEAUTIFUL! Bellvale is also!

[@dariusnekonam3421]

I was expecting some spanish from Shannon 😝 im going to visit you guys in the uk , as soon as covid restrictions are lifted. cant wait , love you guys ☀

[@Bruderhof]

Sounds good!

[@RowanBlake]

really beautiful place. It would be fun to go out and do some trail magic lol

[@jaynepreston1737]

Looks amazing

[@sassy3923]

I hope my daughter and I can visit soon.

[@Bruderhof]

We hope so too!

[@maisarahtwe1446]

Wow! Interesting village. I wanna live there.☺️

[@untilIgetbackHome]

Such a beautiful place! But where are the 200+ people?? I always wonder why y'all don't include more people in your videos??

[@Bruderhof]

A lot of them don't like being on camera :)

[@airbenderXX19]

It’s a wonderful place 👍👍

[@Bruderhof]

It really is!

[@airbenderXX19]

@@Bruderhof you can make new friends there

[@airbenderXX19]

@@Bruderhof how can people contact this place

[@Bruderhof]

www.bruderhof.com/en/visit-us/zoom

[@airbenderXX19]

@@Bruderhof nice my friend

[@ThinkTwice2222]

How do you reconcile being protected by the US military? Why not go build a community in China or Russia or something?

[@nnacroon7356]

Beautiful!

[@sorenpx]

I'd love to live in a community like this part-time as a break from the rest of the world. I'm not sure I could do it permanently. There is something refreshing about it though.

[@brianscott2404]

Where is the bellvale community located? I'm Actually going to visit a Bruderhof Community in Pennsylvania.

[@belove219]

Visiting this month (: ♡

[@leandrotorres1063]

Vida simples mais próxima a Deus

[@jamesw1196]

You never ware a head covering?

[@oldtimefreedom]

Pius XII, pray for us!

[@samymarcu562]

Do you share even garments?

[@Bruderhof]

Nope

[@syntheticsoundtracks]

the kitties get themselves everywhere

[@bibleman7757]

do u guys get to own your own bibles

[@pama.6410]

Sounds like this is non denominational. Correct? Do people go to their own services on Sundays or does one have a more Protestant service everyone is expected to attend? Catholics would want the seven sacraments available. Other faiths would have requirements as well, so these people would not fit in at a Bruderhof?

[@mollyl8704]

No they are anabaptist

[@pama.6410]

@@mollyl8704 Thanks.

[@Jennifer-od8ke]

Could My emotional support cat live with me?

[@orasis]

What is the difference between this and Communism?

[@Bruderhof]

Bruderhof is voluntary. Communism is coercive.

[@maaacdaddy69]

​@Bruderhof I don't think so lol , sounds like communism to me

[@jakegross5911]

I see your not wearing a head covering, why? Please read 1Cor. 11: 1-16.

[@mollyl8704]

I have the same question. I thought all anabaptist wore headcoverings?

[@Mjl449]

They changed their rules recently allowing the women to choose whether or not they want to wear head covers.

[@acgraphics1139]

They should not have to wear one if they don’t want too

[@MOTIVATIONBYDAR]

Is everyone white? If heaven exists don't you think we should also practice living with different races in community before we get there?

[@livefrombabylont.v.4591]

I noticed that! Beautiful community, but diversity is slim to none

[@rachelwalter7329]

I can't believe you don't wear a head covering if you live According to the Bible.

[@vinoneil]

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