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  • @Jinjerella
    @Jinjerella 9 місяців тому +423

    I remember when Michael started his UA-cam channel. And you didn't even want to be on it and now you've got Almost 350000 followers. You have come so far. So proud of you and your channel. Happy New Year to all of you. Give your mom and dad an extra hug. Cause they did a really good job on you guys.

    • @ellen9575
      @ellen9575 9 місяців тому +35

      That's how I found Billy through Michael's channel. Really, look how they have grown.

    • @juliehilton1701
      @juliehilton1701 9 місяців тому +4

      What? Michael has a channel too? What is it called please?

    • @luminyam6145
      @luminyam6145 9 місяців тому +9

      Michael started him on this good path and now we are all enjoying these videos. I am really glad.

    • @saxman362
      @saxman362 9 місяців тому +10

      @@juliehilton1701 Doing It Ourselves is Michael's channel. He posts less frequently, but is actively working on projects.

    • @renemorris5269
      @renemorris5269 9 місяців тому +11

      I agree, what your parents did shows and I'd like to hear more about both of them. If they wanted to share.

  • @167curly
    @167curly 7 місяців тому +70

    I admire how respectfully you are breathing new life into this abandoned, but dignified 250 year-old building. Congratulations.

  • @merrileeheard3889
    @merrileeheard3889 9 місяців тому +97

    Happy New Year to the Petherick clan and to all of the extended family 🎉❤ I'm really looking forward to the 2024 projects!

  • @stephaniewalker3288
    @stephaniewalker3288 3 місяці тому +21

    Wow wow wow the kitchen looks magnificent Billy the workmanship is second to none! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @normamurray4450
    @normamurray4450 9 місяців тому +97

    Billy you are an amazing young man and the team you have chosen to work for you and with you are the best. You have truly given us all joy in your endeavours and we all look forward to following you on this journey for time to come.

  • @renatebeerkens3013
    @renatebeerkens3013 9 місяців тому +3

    The big washbasin is called a Lavet. Its a zink or bathtub. Bit in between. They were populair in the 50's and 60's. It's a dutch design. I'm from 1979 but in many homes they were still there when i was little.

  • @youknowme8578
    @youknowme8578 9 місяців тому +114

    Just one correction, the nun's didn't sell everything....the Catholic Church sold everything.
    Edited: as a Catholic myself, here across the pond, I have many things that are hundreds of years old from our churches in New England. I just wish I could figure out how to send them to you Billy. Unfortunately, the cost of shipping, would make it something I couldn't afford at this time in my life, being more older than your Dad.

    • @neilchisholm797
      @neilchisholm797 9 місяців тому +18

      Maybe start a ‘go fund me’ page showing what you would like to donate to Billy and the convent, link it to Billy’s channel and maybe get Billy to promote it on here and you will find that people will donate money to package the items up and have them shipped and transported to the convent. He has nearly 350,000 subscribers of which I would imagine would include many Americans that would like to contribute to the convent items from the New England churches particularly as the convent was being built at the same time the French were assisting in the American Revolution. In some respect it would be a nice personal thank you for the help during the revolutionary war.
      Just a thought. I have no idea how to set it up, maybe one of your family could help with the photographing, cataloguing and setting up the go fund me page.

    • @susannystrom-marshall9437
      @susannystrom-marshall9437 9 місяців тому +3

      It might be worth researching where the catholic church might have relocated items they did not sell to get an idea of what was originally there. I am sure they would have looked to this before selling

    • @luciaroslingshaw2112
      @luciaroslingshaw2112 9 місяців тому +4

      I'm sure Billy and Gwen can afford to have it shipped. They are rolling in it! Thanks to us, and of course her inheritance that got them to this place in the first place.

    • @denisemastromina7821
      @denisemastromina7821 9 місяців тому +12

      ​@@luciaroslingshaw2112 who are you to make such personal comments on Billy and Gwendoline finances.
      Which are probably just wild speculation....

    • @ullebor
      @ullebor 8 місяців тому

      @@denisemastromina7821 It isn't hard to find out their net worth.

  • @lynng510
    @lynng510 3 місяці тому +4

    You are living my dream! when I was young, I don’t know 20s, I worked at a convent. The nuns there had begun to get old and they added an infirmary to it. This was an updated infirmary. That came about because the nuns did not like the idea of having to leave their home and go into a nursing home. You have to remember a lot of them had spent their whole life there. the place was amazing and I fell in love. I love seeing this old girl come back from the dead. I cannot wait to see the finished product.

  • @gillyflowers
    @gillyflowers 9 місяців тому +7

    I had the pleasure this year of driving to the village of Ernee and sneaking a peak at the convent in real life… (and retrieving a baguette from the vending machine next door 😂).
    It’s wonderful to watch the progress every day from my home on the other side of the world, and wish the Pethericks a happy and successful 2024.

  • @Sol-Cutta
    @Sol-Cutta 5 місяців тому +146

    Anyone else desperate to hear the stories of the place after 4pm?? Billy pls pls do a sit down video in the style of the 70s , where u sit in a dim lit library (when finished) and regale us with tales of the things u can't quite explain about the place after 4pm. Pls pls 😊

    • @jejehdh
      @jejehdh Місяць тому +2

      his creepy old organ is haunted af

  • @suemccoy7533
    @suemccoy7533 9 місяців тому +46

    1776 is the beginning of my country, the United States of America. When I think of how much history there is in Europe and the fact that so much of it is preserved and or restored, like your chateau, and this beautiful old convent. It blows me away.
    So much of the American way seemed to be, when things got old, people demolished and rebuilt new.
    Sadly that means much of the history is gone. I respect the way you are saving this convent and making it into something that can be repurposed for the future. Happy New Year to you and your family and the team that helps you.

    • @sylviajones4907
      @sylviajones4907 8 місяців тому +2

      Restoration Nation on YT. They are doing their best to save our historical homes.

  • @silviarodriguez7245
    @silviarodriguez7245 9 місяців тому +1

    Billy and Guen and everyone who has worked in the convent project : Congratulations !!! Great job done so far!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Billy you are the best!!! Thank you for sharing with us your love for history and historic buildings . Your passion for them is totally transmitted through your videos . Have the best 2024, and thanks for a great 2023 🎉🎉🎉🎉 happy new year🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @DavidMantle139
    @DavidMantle139 9 місяців тому +2

    Every time you talk about the double height library i keep imagining it having a gallery, (keeping part of the old first floor around the edge of the room) with a beautiful spiral staircase leading up to it.

  • @nancyaubel4207
    @nancyaubel4207 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, Billy! I have been following you these 18 months. This was fun to see the amazing progress that has been made. An insert of Michael’s organ recital on Christmas would have been an awesome addition. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Hope you and your family are feeling better! Happy New Year!

  • @terrileyda5346
    @terrileyda5346 9 місяців тому +4

    Thank you Billy, for the entire tour. The convent and your aspirations for its renovation is an amazing thing! I wouldn’t miss your videos for all the tea in China! So well done.

  • @aidankershaw669
    @aidankershaw669 9 місяців тому +2

    Happy New Year, Billy, and all the Petherick family and friends thanks for your channel

  • @suzannemckenzie2873
    @suzannemckenzie2873 9 місяців тому

    I’ve been with you since the beginning of the convent project. So nice to get a whole tour. I think that larger room with the fire place on the ground floor, was their Chapter room. Where the Community would have their meetings. And spend their community ‘recreation’ time…sewing together etc.
    Thanks for the tour Billy!
    God bless you all in the New Year!

  • @cecoya
    @cecoya 9 місяців тому +5

    This convent is amazing and all the history it has seen leaves you in complete "AWE". It is too bad that so much was changed and lost throughout history. You know Billy after you get it restored the church might change their mind and want it back lol. Thank you for the tour, would love to see the grand stair case restored that is beautiful. Have a great day

  • @glasshalffull4831
    @glasshalffull4831 9 місяців тому +1

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to your entire family and crew! Can't believe it's been 18 mths already. Unreal! You've done an amazing job so far. Looking forward to 2024. Best wishes from Indianapolis, Indiana USA

  • @emptyheadrecords
    @emptyheadrecords 9 місяців тому +11

    Um, Billy, look behind you at 2:20 in the video.

  • @margaretforshaw1617
    @margaretforshaw1617 9 місяців тому

    Really loved the tour that put the building into perspective. What a project….young are doing such a great job ….

  • @paulalowe6025
    @paulalowe6025 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tour. Improvements are fabulous. The refectory would make a great party / reception room for events.

  • @busterdee8228
    @busterdee8228 9 місяців тому +6

    This is how you recap a year (and plug Osmo). Thanks Billie. Happy New Year Pethericks and friends--and all those who deliver services behind the scenes of this worthy project.

  • @williamlemke2161
    @williamlemke2161 9 місяців тому

    Well done tour. Years of work ahead. Beautiful property.

  • @ChateauDIYlover
    @ChateauDIYlover 9 місяців тому

    Thanks Billy for showing us around again. It was a wonderful reminder of how much work you have already done there.

  • @richardsteele6469
    @richardsteele6469 9 місяців тому +11

    At 2:19 when Billy says "Jesus" the door over his right shoulder opens on its own.

  • @marionwatford8360
    @marionwatford8360 9 місяців тому

    Billy, thanks for the tour. I’m amazed at the all the oak you’re finding inside the walls. The kitchen is just beautiful..love the gorgeous chandelier. I’m excited to see what’s next!

  • @PaulWiley-r8v
    @PaulWiley-r8v 22 дні тому

    That is a great old building. You have a lot of work in front of you but thank you for saving the building .

  • @elizabethannekeith
    @elizabethannekeith 9 місяців тому

    chapel looks so right on with the organ there. watching that restoration was so lovely. talent for sure.

  • @robertmdaniels
    @robertmdaniels 9 місяців тому

    Nice! glad to see such a respectful reconditioning of a historic property

  • @swenger27a
    @swenger27a 9 місяців тому

    I am again amazed at how much you have done in 18 months. I love seeing your work on the Convent and cannot wait to see the library completed. I love how the door opened up when you were in the chapel and on the first floor so spooky.

  • @CrazyArtistLady
    @CrazyArtistLady 9 місяців тому

    Ive been watching since the beginning and even I found that helpful! Im a map kind of person and Im constantly trying to put rooms in their correct place in my mental map of the building. Thanks!

  • @mistyriennett5902
    @mistyriennett5902 5 місяців тому +2

    This is marvelous. I would love to be able to do something like this. It's something historical. I love history. I love architecture. It'd be great

  • @GHT11117
    @GHT11117 8 місяців тому

    I can see the chapel being used for weddings. It be beautiful when the time comes

  • @conniedouglas1098
    @conniedouglas1098 9 місяців тому

    Happy holidays to everyone. Looking forward to seeing more in the new year.

  • @debbiemamatazhtd4lifegimme726
    @debbiemamatazhtd4lifegimme726 8 місяців тому

    I'm so impressed with the size of the convent. Such a beautiful place I've been following your channel for about a year. ❤❤

  • @JLCra87
    @JLCra87 9 місяців тому

    Wow, I've been watching for about 8 months and I've never seen some of these areas. Very cool video Billy.

  • @juliatownsend2324
    @juliatownsend2324 9 місяців тому

    Loved the tour. Incredible amount of work done in the last 18 months. Looking forward to 2024. Listened to Felix Hell playing the biggest organ in the world. Mind blowing.

  • @sherrylelee8274
    @sherrylelee8274 9 місяців тому

    Thank you Billy for the tour. Been with you guys from the very early days of the Chateau but I don’t comment often - just likes! Your team is a handpicked collection of wonderful people (including Alex). Wishing family and team every good wish for coming year 2024. Onward and upwards. Very best wishes from Sherryle, New Zealand 🇳🇿 👍🏻🇳🇿🌹❤️

  • @marktrad9054
    @marktrad9054 9 місяців тому

    Well Billy and all the team well done. Merry Christmas and Happy new year. That was great, i started watching when you actually bought the place, found ya quite by accident. Can’t wait for the kitchen to be completely finished looks exceptional by the way can’t imagine what the library is going to look like ? Or the chapel the pipe organ was a journey and half my other favourite place . Say Gday to everyone. You guys work well together especially Yannis he is an asset and a good man

  • @1971478
    @1971478 9 місяців тому

    Omg today is Saturday and I was waiting most of the day for Billy and his team! lol lost track of time being off of work for the week! See you next week !

  • @luciaroslingshaw2112
    @luciaroslingshaw2112 9 місяців тому

    I like the project overview video. It's nice to have the grand-sweep of the renovations all in a longer vlog.

  • @Trudl168
    @Trudl168 9 місяців тому

    Great video Billy... Till next year🎉🎉🎉

  • @marekvollach7831
    @marekvollach7831 10 днів тому

    So affable...warm...interesting with a beautifully artistic and creative vision...yes you, young fella."im so so into being a returning viewer for your beautiful videos

  • @humphshumphs
    @humphshumphs 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant tour, and a great insight into the Convent. You say that you will 'restore' the office eventually. Personally I would keep it as it is now as it's the 'administration hub' of the building so whatever it is used for, it will have a modern area for the admin team to work from :)

  • @rebeccawoods5119
    @rebeccawoods5119 9 місяців тому

    That door opening when you started talking about the order of Sisters who ran the convent was interesting.Someone is apparently interested in what you are talking about from the other side.I do believe in spirits.I think they appreciate all the work you have done to the place.

  • @faycaneday4861
    @faycaneday4861 9 місяців тому

    Thank you, Billy, for this very interesting tour. There were rooms I had not seen before, and some shots of what the place looked like when you first purchased it. I am looking forward to watching the library areas transformed, as I did the kitchen. Happy New Year to you and yours!

  • @jansystad
    @jansystad 8 місяців тому

    Billy, thanks for the tour. So interesting to see a bit more of your wonderful project!

  • @marydyer281
    @marydyer281 9 місяців тому

    Happy New Year from your biggest fan in Oklahoma. I've loved watching every post about the Kitchen, Chapel and now the Library. You've accomplished so much in 2023 so I'm looking forward to 2024 with great expectation. Please give my best wishes to all of the men who have helped with the work, they each contribute so much to the enjoyment of the video. Best to you and Gwendolyn and the children in this new season of adventures at the Convent.

  • @maryann6884
    @maryann6884 9 місяців тому

    This was an absolutely wonderful tour and overview. You are doing a perfect job restoring and beautifying this lovely convent.
    Happy New Year, Billy, and to all the Family, Friends, and amazing Workers. Hope everyone is enjoying a well-earned Holiday.🎉🎺🎊🎈

  • @lisajahn6839
    @lisajahn6839 9 місяців тому

    Totally fantastic episode! Thank you all very much for making and sharing this exceptional video! Be well, stay safe all.🥰😊💖

  • @ScottnotBob
    @ScottnotBob 9 місяців тому

    Oh man! When you opened the door to the kitchen mate!
    W O W ! All that hard work has paid off!!!! ✌️🤘🇨🇦

  • @audreyatherton3373
    @audreyatherton3373 9 місяців тому

    Happy new year to all of the hardworking Pethericks and Janis. Looking forward to seeing more videos in the new year. God bless you all as you continue the restoration of the wonderful place.

  • @tonysteppan8495
    @tonysteppan8495 9 місяців тому

    What an enjoyable tour. When watching memories of all the people involved when going room to room cleaning or working on one item or the other. Thank you, Billy, for the walk about. Now when watching we can put the location with the work. By the way, is there a draft in the Chapple, or do the doors just open on their own? No big deal really, just curious. I'm looking forward to your work coverage in 2024. May you and the family have a Happy NEW YEAR! CHEERS

  • @franksabatine9075
    @franksabatine9075 9 місяців тому

    Fascinating video , thanks fo4 sharing . And Happy New Year 🎉to Everyone .

  • @terrigray6044
    @terrigray6044 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for the wonderful tour. I've been following since you started the channel and Michael's before that. I appreciate the respect you have for historical buildings.
    (Work on the special effects re ghosts. The foot on the left of the door was easily visible, but I'm enjoying playing along. 😊

  • @carainfrance
    @carainfrance 8 місяців тому

    Regarding your bar near the old chapel, there is a restaurant and brewery in Pittsburgh, PA called Church Brew Works. It is in an old deconsecrated church. A very cool place. Maybe you can get some ideas from them.

  • @ryanstottlemyer5698
    @ryanstottlemyer5698 9 місяців тому

    Happy new year to the team and happy new year Billy to you and yours

  • @ragnes18
    @ragnes18 9 місяців тому +1

    Happy New Year!!!!

  • @jaclynroth1440
    @jaclynroth1440 9 місяців тому +1

    I’ve missed a couple videos here and there so I’m curious is that beautiful kitchen for a huge apartment? Will there be other kitchens? Is this being made to be one large chateau or multiple apartments? I remember at one point it was mentioned that there would be apartments. In any case my goodness that kitchen is one of dreams. Great job with the renovations!

  • @nizethpretorius2400
    @nizethpretorius2400 9 місяців тому

    I agree with demodernizing the offices, but every business need offices where you can run the day-to-day from. Whether it is as a hotel or event space.
    Hope your wedding is the first big event when you are done. That would be epic!

  • @JD-dh7bk
    @JD-dh7bk 20 днів тому

    My entire cottage would fit in any of those rooms with lots of space left over😂😂😂.
    Amazing kitchen just gorgeous! I wish I could fix, build, remodel, etc.. everything I try is just sh!t

  • @mikepallister3037
    @mikepallister3037 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for your never ending effort

  • @carinevalery3053
    @carinevalery3053 6 місяців тому

    Bon courage pour la cage d'escaliers !!! Mais le résultat sera superbe certainement. Retrouver les plafonds avec les poutres est une bonne chose. Attention aux linteaux des portes, ils sont bien bas 😂

  • @Nheorypro
    @Nheorypro 8 місяців тому

    It looks like a life long project, but it is beautiful

  • @christinecowling5424
    @christinecowling5424 8 місяців тому

    The kitchen is exquisite and I can’t wait to see the finished library. Could you please do an episode about the spooky happenings in the convent?

  • @sofiaottoman
    @sofiaottoman 9 місяців тому

    It was really interesting to see everything as it is now. 💕

  • @karenrobertson1582
    @karenrobertson1582 9 місяців тому

    What is your final plan for the place? It would be a lovely all inclusive destination wedding venue. You have the bedrooms , kitchen, and church. Also you could hire a lot of the locals. Maybe for just the weekends Friday and Saturdays weddings only.
    Then the other days what ever else you want.😊 good luck

  • @fizz1966
    @fizz1966 8 місяців тому

    I still find the kitchen breathtaking ❤

  • @chrisl9105
    @chrisl9105 3 місяці тому

    This would make an amazing Hotel!

  • @carolynrains75
    @carolynrains75 9 місяців тому +1

    The kitchen is beautiful and I would love to cook in it. 😂😂

  • @charleslayton9463
    @charleslayton9463 9 місяців тому

    Thanks so much, and happy new year. I would enjoy seeing what's behind the "other" doors in the main stairwell. Some look like storage, but, for example, what is behind the full-size doors with frosted glass?

  • @StevenMorley-k9o
    @StevenMorley-k9o 7 місяців тому

    It’s nice to see the chateau again and to see how it’s progressed

  • @tracydaye6059
    @tracydaye6059 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely gorgeous
    Beautiful work you are doing ❤

  • @marlenegold280
    @marlenegold280 Місяць тому

    Tubs long enough to lay flat under the warm water. Nice.

  • @karenchesser6348
    @karenchesser6348 9 місяців тому

    The smaller church off of the chapel could be used as a wedding reception for the party.

  • @rita1259-y5c
    @rita1259-y5c 9 місяців тому

    Billy, you are a visionary and an excellent tour guide!😊

  • @GrahamBurgess-w4k
    @GrahamBurgess-w4k Місяць тому

    I have enjoyed these videos so far and am standing by for more updates. What is your vision for the main building? Do you have sponsor for the renovations?

  • @greenfieldventures9100
    @greenfieldventures9100 9 місяців тому +1

    The tub you said may have washed clothing would have been used for children... who the nuns likely had taken into care when they had no home or family due to various reasons.

  • @carolinejobe9346
    @carolinejobe9346 9 місяців тому

    Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you for all the inspiring videos, looking forward to the next steps, the library will be very exciting, but what an amazing story about the organ being given and the way you reconstructed it in the chapel, the talent in your family and friends is astonishing and so inspiring....

  • @infectiousmirth7125
    @infectiousmirth7125 9 місяців тому

    Does anyone know if there is any special permission required to ring the bell? It sounds lovely.
    The convent tour was wonderful. I'd love to see a similar tour of the grounds as well.
    Happy New Year, everyone.

  • @ginareale5327
    @ginareale5327 9 місяців тому

    Great tour!

  • @tenonn1439
    @tenonn1439 9 місяців тому

    You should organize a Faith themed festival that would be so cool. 💃🏼

  • @marekvollach7831
    @marekvollach7831 10 днів тому

    A friend shared with me the followng lessons: OPT and OPM. "Other peoples' TIme and Other people's money."

  • @dereklee5071
    @dereklee5071 9 місяців тому +8

    who open that door

  • @mandj580
    @mandj580 7 місяців тому

    When you’re finished you should offer it to people for filming! I’m sure you could earn a bit of £ from that seeing as you’ve done such a beautiful job!

    • @mandj580
      @mandj580 7 місяців тому

      For movies an TV I mean

  • @carladejonge4951
    @carladejonge4951 20 днів тому

    Amazing place! ❤

  • @marycarlson8837
    @marycarlson8837 9 місяців тому

    Just a suggestion - you might want to get the duct tape off the bar units before it ruins the finish.

  • @mariagillinson8527
    @mariagillinson8527 9 місяців тому +1

    Would you consider taking down all the paneling from the attic to reuse in the top floor library and the reception ?

  • @chogno98
    @chogno98 8 місяців тому

    "Doesn't add any spookiness to the building at all" 🤣

  • @SonicPhonic
    @SonicPhonic 4 місяці тому

    27:27 reminds me of the movie Carrie. That room could be used by a hermit.

  • @jonwebb5241
    @jonwebb5241 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for mentioning the order of the nuns. If you are ever going to name the place, you might consider Le Chateu St Augustine.

  • @carleenmessina5022
    @carleenmessina5022 2 місяці тому

    I think you should open it up as a place to have family reunions

  • @renegenung2027
    @renegenung2027 9 місяців тому

    Billy: Doyou know if there are any nuns or staff(?) still living ? If so, have you been in touch for historical information? Absolutely love what you are doing and the potential the covenant holds. Happy New Year!

  • @generhodes8634
    @generhodes8634 5 місяців тому

    maybe a painting in the attic will be worth a fortune. it could help with the cost of the renovation

  • @ShaneTheShadow
    @ShaneTheShadow 9 місяців тому

    at 2:22 the door in the background opens on its own... umm.

  • @Rosarium2007
    @Rosarium2007 9 місяців тому +1

    Your convent is older than my country.

  • @JonScottWontStop
    @JonScottWontStop 9 місяців тому

    1876 is the 19th Century btw. From the last video he said 18th century Organ. The chapel is 18th century, not the organ. It’s amazing architecture tho.

  • @Lilly-iy3ob
    @Lilly-iy3ob 9 місяців тому

    Billy thank you for the tour it's a beautiful building!
    Question: Why are the doorways so short to all the bedrooms?

    • @mcdibbern9919
      @mcdibbern9919 9 місяців тому +1

      The nuns back them were very small, probably genetics and nutrition.

  • @angiek.4144
    @angiek.4144 9 місяців тому

    I'm glad I wasn't the only one to see the door opening by itself. LOL. Alex didn't say anything when it opened. 1776... hmmm. Do you know what month in 1776? I wish I could do something like this. Renovating a beautiful convent or other building with history would be very interesting. So, how many doors opened by themselves in this episode?