It amazes me how the cabin begins; dusty, dirty, cold and void of light. And then Martijn fills the void with beauty, utility, and so much heart! And meanwhile, he gifts us with beauty, calmness, peacefulness. Thank you, Martijn! All of this is amazing, from your skills to your editing. YOU ARE INSPIRING.
Hi Martin, I live in Trentino Alto Adige and I might have an answer to your question concerning the "not 90°" corners in your cabins. As you notices they are in the mountain top direction, they were built like that to make avalanches as well as water slide on the sides of the cabins. In my valley, most stone cabins are like that. Great job with the video, as always.
This intro was, oh, so very beautiful. On to cabin #2 with so many possibilities. Thank you, Martijn. And friendly greetings to all the Community here.
In a world where everyone wants to be the star of the show, you take a backseat to capture nature, craftsmanship, and let it shine on its own. Your videos are truly a breath of fresh air and it’s the reason we all can exhale deeply, and let our shoulders down when watching. Let this comment section be a reminder of how much light you are bringing to many. Thank you.
@@Discodaydreams333 So you love your own post? Upvote it, then. I’m not trolling, I’m just not familiar with the kind of world you described, you simple minded person.
@@Discodaydreams333 So you love your own post? Upvote it, then. I’m not trolling, I’m just not familiar with the kind of world you described, you simple person.
Inevitably, this old Grandmother's wrinkles rearrange themselves into a smile whenever she thinks of the life you are creating and sharing. Exquisite... thank you
As this video began, a great sigh escaped my body, releasing all tension and worry. I felt the peace and majesty of the mountains fill me. I wonder Martijn, do you realize the gift you share with us all? It is truly extraordinary. Thank you
@@Fuzzyedgz Well said! I, too, too a deep breath, my body melted into a relaxed state, and a peace came over me. It remained throughout the whole video. I don’t think Martijn can grasp the gift he gives to us each week.
Please press the like button to support Martijn, he puts so much work into these videos for us to watch, constantly changing camera angles and views. It's easy to forget it's done by one man and not a camera crew.😉
His overhead shots with the drone are awesome but how does he get them when on his bike or walking with no camera in his hand?? It's almost like someone is following him. I'd love to have him explain his technique some day. Hope he continues doing whatever he's doing as he is AMAZING in everything he does. This is and has been for many months, my Sunday morning treat, here in Canada.
Martijn, Thank you for sharing your inspiring story with us….This 83 year old granny from USA, in spirit, sat on your lovely bench enjoying the mountain presence in mind and spirit. Many 🙏 thanks Martijn💫💜
The greenhouse is magnificent🤩 the glass is so clean, the windows which can be opened gives it such nice functionality, the color of the wood is perfect and the embellishment with the colorful flowers and two wooden chairs right outside all make it a wonder to behold
Your bench is not only beautiful but brilliant, cut to just the right angle to fit on the stone roof. The shot of the space in between the two cabins, looking up the mountain, shows just how much you've influenced the property - it's so inviting. But, for me, the best shots are always the ones taken from the drone high above people walking down below. It speaks volumes about our place in the universe. Thanks for all the work it takes to make these videos - I always appreciate them.
Our Sunday ritual….cup of coffee while living vicariously through you. What a joy it has been following the growth and transformation of your beautiful slice of heaven. Thank you for allowing us to share portions of your journey.❤
Martijn, a long term fan of your beautiful cinematography, i feel this episode was particularly stunning, I'm 68 today, thank you for blessing me with this. Love from New Zealand ❤
@@Truesilverfuland yet, he does it with apparent ease. The sign of a true artist is the ability to take complex tasks and convey simplicity. Flawless technique!
In the early morning hours, When the dew is on the flowers I can see The day is near And I can hear the church bells ringing I can hear the birds are singing Yes I hear And it is real And the splendor of the mountains Through the glittering, splashing fountains Are the thing that stops my breath And make me weep And the times that I spent roaming Were a bright and shining omen O′er the sea Oh freedom be (by Shawn Phillips who used to live in Portofino)
A video where Martin is in a state of grace. He has many qualities for shooting videos, music, painting, carpentry, architectural design, but in many moments today he has surpassed himself!
A Sunday pastoral episode! Just what the doctor ordered what with the cello background music to the sweeping views of the mountain, the streams, waterfalls, and cloud formations. Your new bench is classic for the setting of your cabins and the landscape---very "old world" style and just flat out heartwarming. I can't wait for the permit to come through for the second cabin but at the same time I dread the roof work that you will be having to do. Even with all the help you had on the first cabin it was a major effort. All the very best to you, your plans, and your guests.
oH Please have Don Johanson back up in his paradise, to walk over and assist with massive slab stones on roof. Missing his postings, hope hope for him to share again. Great friend to channel.
Dear Martijn, the hike you took with your friend was absolutely magical. What a beautiful corner of the world you decided to plant yourself. You have accomplished so much in such a short period of time and not by using anything commercially made but everything handcrafted to create the most peaceful and beautiful world for yourself. I’m in love with everything you have done. ❤
Martijn. Your skills are going to create another masterpiece. From the drawing of the plans to the finish. More enjoyable Sundays to watch a master at work. And a hello to all watching. 😊
Hello from Finland. I had visitors yesterday and saved this episode to this afternoon. I had my peace at the balcony to "travel to Italy" to see what's going on at the cabins.
This man can cook, do carpentry, mason work, electric work , sew curtains, and self reliant and sufficient in the Italian mountains. And he does a whole movie production all on his own. I mean he is the master of it all and loves nature . This man is living the best life.
Thank you Martin, love the mortise and tenon bench, custom trimmed to fit the slant of the porch. O me of little faith, I was worried for awhile, mea culpa.. Fellow Martin viewers, yes give the man a "like" for his work to help with defray the workshop.costs.
It’s great when new people find this channel and have many questions. It shows how it draws us in to be here every weekend, some of us lucky to be here from the start. One latecomer was confused thinking it was a home improvement “how to” show and didn’t like all that other life-of-Martijn stuff. 😂. How sweet it is to have this soul filled space every week, even if only to hear the rooster’s adolescent crow and see water fall.
My weekly trip to the Italian mountains never disappoints! Beautiful scenery, beautiful music and an old friend comes to visit and help. Life doesn't get any better than that. The finest restaurants in the world cannot compete with the views you have when you cook outside and eat at the stone table. Looking forward to the next cabin and I really hope you get your permit soon to start your workshop.
Agreed. That greenhouse is truly a work of art. If Martijn's going to do it at all, he's going to do it as perfectly beautiful as possible. (Which is way more perfectly beautiful than most people do.)
Martijn …. Great to see you back on a bike. Looks like an Ebike…..? The narrow mountain roads look like heaven ! Thanks for adding so much to the lives of your viewers! Best. Phil A
One idea is to place the cast iron stove on the ground floor, with the pipe running through both floors, from bottom to top. This way, the heat generated by the stove will travel to the floor above and the smoke will come out through the roof. Heating will be quick in both rooms.
Your videos are unbelievably beautiful….wow, you deserve every red cent you get from this channel! And much more! What a talented man you are. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I love watching your woodwork projects. When I was in primary school I asked to be allowed to do woodwork rather than "domestic science" but was refused because I was (still am!) a girl and woodwork was "for boys". I've grown to be a woman with a workshop, but I'm entirely self-taught, from books, and after decades - I'm 64 now - my woodworking is still quite wonky. I'm learning a lot from observing your craftsmanship. Maybe I'll graduate to building a stable bench one day, even if it's not as beautiful as yours...
Martijn, what you’re looking for is a curb mounted skylight. This way the flashing on the roof is separated from the actual skylight flashing, and you can properly watertight the transition from the roof to the curb. Then you can mount a standard Velux or equivalent skylight, opening or fixed, to the curb and not have to worry about roof drainage issues. A quick Google search for a curb mounted diamond skylight should show you a number of examples. Also, I’ve seen a couple of people suggesting a light tube style of skylight…I agree, these are a great alternative to a traditional skylight, and are quite unobtrusive.
My husband was watching this exquisite video with me, Martjin. When it came to your drawing of your crooked out of square walls in cabin #2, he said all the homes in Key West when living there as a little boy were built with slightly crooked out of square walls to withstand the winds. And pegs were used instead of nails so the homes would have more flexibility against the strong winds. Perhaps there’s a Key Wester in your following who can confirm my husband’s recollection. Thank you again for bringing us along with you to see such beautiful scenery especially right outside your front door.
Jeden Sonntag ein schöner Tag mit Martijn. Wertschöpfende Gestaltungszeit statt Arbeit. Es bringt so viel friedliche Augenblicke dir bei deinem Werk zuzuschauen. Bleib mit all deinen Lieben beschützt lieber Martijn. ❤🙏❤ Grüße aus Deutschland. 👍
With the new eating & contemplation bench completed, out comes the creative Martijn to treat us with these tantalizing plans for the second cabin! How exciting is this!? Perfect to begin with an old friend to start the process of decluttering the wood while preparing the pile for winter use. One thing flows seamlessly into the next, which opens to the next along with nature’s timing & the breath of humans! Thank you Martijn.
Martijn, you are successfully adding layers of sound that add texture to the visual components ‘- the rasping of the brush’s bristles adds dimension and texture to the seat being hand wrought. This depth of sound adds depth to the viewer’s sense of the moment. Your work reminds me of Dickens sketching morning scenes with words as he sat in the street. Very enjoyable for me. Please accept this compliment - masterful composition.
Looking forward to another year or two of construction of your zen life in the mountains Martijn. Because of the short growing season there a grow light in the green house will really accelerate the growth and production. Keep up the great work with the videos! they are part of my Sunday routine.
Martjin you deserve an award for videography! Took my breath at the 2:37 time line! Don't get me wrong there have been many many OH WOWs escaping my mouth with each and every one of your scenic videos, but this one today was EPIC!
I’ve been away for the last 2 episodes and missed being in the Italian alps immensely…thank you Martijn for being such a solid rock for many of us in a time when we are needing a safe haven and a well of goodness to draw from…much gratitude and love sending your way …aloha 🙏🏽❤️🌺🐝
Hi to Martijn and everyone hoping you are all well. Thank you once again Martijn for showing us the fantastic mountain views, Italy sure is a beautiful country. I'm almost as excited as Martijn to see how his new venture progresses. Your new bench and window boxes are beautiful.
I always love the musical choices which accompany each phase of the videos. This weeks favorite musical accompaniment was when Martijn and Stefan were hiking. So calm and peaceful. I’m so excited for the beginning of the renovation on the larger cabin. Until next week……
We love all of your video’s but when you get on your bike a special magic happens. Almost as special as when family comes to visit. We fell for you with your bike packing videos and have been hooked ever since! Thanks for sharing!!
I have a small garden in the country. Every weekend I feel fresh and calm when I spend my time there. I can understand your sense, when you are completely living out there, in the middle of the nature. It's awesome bro!
I liked getting in the car and going to town; seeing the waterfall; and planning the next project. The girls love being with their dad; what fun to see them following you around. Thank you Martijn, another wonderful day in paradise.
It's just outstanding how you film, edit, and tell your story. You really are underrated and easily have one of the best channels on this platform. Thank you so much for all your hard work!
I'm so glad you got yourself an e-bike and that you are loving it. I have a regular bike and an electric cargo bike. If I lived somewhere like you, I would also have a bike you just got. They are a game changer. And anyone who thinks it's "cheating" doesn't really understand how most people use electric bikes. You still pedal. You still exercise and work hard. It just allows you to do longer rides and/or tougher rides that you wouldn't usually do without the electric assist.
In the south of France old farm house never have straight corners or walls. The myth is that it was done to keep the devil out of the house. Apparently the devil loves 90° degrees corners, that's why they make it smaller (too narrow for the devil) or wider (too cold). Not sure if that story is the same in Italy.
In watching your videos, I feel like I'm in a Tolkien novel waiting for a Hobbit to appear. Then expecting the Mountain King just to stroll out of the mist. You take me to a place of beauty and awe with a Zen like peace. Hearing the cow bells in the distance, birdsong, even the buzz of an occasional fly. I can smell the earthiness in my mind and feel God's gentle breeze brush my skin. Thank you. I adore your aesthetic and style.
Bonjour Martijn Ça fait plaisir de te voir prendre le temps de vivre et de ne créer que de belles choses avec autant de pudeurs et de respect pour la nature à chacune de tes vidéos un moment, hors du commun.🫶🙏🏻
I hope that 100 years from now, Martijn's great-grandchildren are still using that bench, sitting and watching the sunrise while eating their breakfast. Wouldn't that be stellar?
Ik kijk nu twee jaar naar je prachtige video’s en wil je bedanken voor de inspiratie, rust, blijdschap en passie je me elke week geeft! Dankjewel Martijn, ik hoop dat ik ooit hetzelfde kan brengen naar anderen :)
Martijn, you did an amazing job with your first cabin, I know the second one is going to be as beautiful. The difference is that, you don have to live in a tent now. You have made a beautiful place to live. We watched you work so hard on the first one, dragging rock and dirt out, leveling the floor and so on. Yes, i can't hardly wait to see you start working on the second cabin. And of course, the view of the mountains makes everything come together. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and videos with us.
Dear Martinj, this has to be one of my favourites of all your videos. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and soul for all you do to share your life in the mountains. The music, the strings, this video hit so much within, and it was so wonderful. Thank you again and may YAH Most High continue to shower you with blessings brother.
Congratulations Martijn, everything I wish to say has been well said in the comments all of which I agree. Keep up your inspiring work and I hope you get some kind of film making awards because you deserve it and you are one of a kind, the kind who inspires.
I have seen skylights mounted diagonally in many restorations, most of the time for a "modern look." In this case, it would be a great choice as it would enhance the aesthetics and totally suit the structure.
I had to chuckle when I saw you sitting outside the greenhouse eating and enjoying your view. Reminder of the days when the tent was there. It is a breathtaking view. Love the bench. Excited about the new plans for the cabin and the workshop. Lastly---the walk with your friend. What a gorgeous area. That waterfall took my breath away---great filming, as always. Thanks for taking me along on your journey.
I'm so excited for you to get your other cabin started. It's going to be fun to watch it come together with your hard work. Have a good week and I will see you next Sunday. The flower boxes and bench add a special little pop.
When people question why you chose to live where you do In the cold dark depths of winter, tell them "watch vlog #124" Seriously, it's so worth it. Thank you so much for sharing. Cheers from the sunny, warm Yukon🍁 ps: I hope White Hen shows them whose boss if they mess with her.
❤ I could not figure out where you were going with that bench, in the end it turned out to be a piece of art. The flower boxes your brother made are beautiful on the building, it's the initiation that the work is starting to make her a beauty. Amazing videos of your surroundings, I'm loving the rivers and water falls. Have a great week Martijn and thank you for sharing yourself every week.
Very refreshing to see the woodpile in the second cabin. Having watched your channel for more than a year - you have an impeccable aesthetic - good to know there are corners of unconstrained chaos in your world as well.
Have you thought about building bunker beds, one on top of the other, you could have 2 +2 in one side wall with locker space underneath like they have in the hostels. In one small room you can build 8. If you had 2 side walls 2+2, and 2+2. In each area you install a cell charger, a light, and a small shelf to place a book, food and such. Since you have guests I think it would be a good idea.❤❤❤
For the pumpkin, you probably will have to pollinate it yourself unless bees/bugs go into the greenhouse a lot. It is pretty easy though, just take a cotton swap or qutip and take pollen from the male flowers and put it in the female ones. I do this for my outside cucumbers and squashes anyway even though bees and bugs have access. It really helps get a better yield! Love the video as always!
I was moved to stop the video in the 1st 5 minutes to make this comment. I have made it many times in the years I have been a subscriber. It is like watching a National Geographic documentary only better. Martijn you're amazing. What a gift u r to all of us. Thanks so much.
I love how you made a bench specifically for only one place, that can only ever be used there or in another place that has _exactly_ the same inclination 🙂
The scenery is out of this world beautiful. Thank god for mountains or us humans would have made an agricultural field out of every inch of this planet 🌏
I just discovered your channel, and I've binge watched the last 2 years!! It's so relaxing, interesting and engaging. I live not so far from you, in Canavese, but I'm a foreeing too because I arrived in Piedmont only 12 years ago from Rome. Just a tip: the type of fig tree you have taken will ripen in September with very sweet fruits. Don't plant it too close to the greenhouse, because the fig tends to invade everything. It is also a very resilient plant. Don't be afraid to plant it in the ground, just cover it in winter for the first year or two at most. Keep it up, you're a sight for the heart!!
It amazes me how the cabin begins; dusty, dirty, cold and void of light. And then Martijn fills the void with beauty, utility, and so much heart! And meanwhile, he gifts us with beauty, calmness, peacefulness. Thank you,
Martijn! All of this is amazing, from your skills to your editing. YOU ARE INSPIRING.
Hi Martin, I live in Trentino Alto Adige and I might have an answer to your question concerning the "not 90°" corners in your cabins. As you notices they are in the mountain top direction, they were built like that to make avalanches as well as water slide on the sides of the cabins. In my valley, most stone cabins are like that. Great job with the video, as always.
This intro was, oh, so very beautiful. On to cabin #2 with so many possibilities. Thank you, Martijn. And friendly greetings to all the Community here.
In a world where everyone wants to be the star of the show, you take a backseat to capture nature, craftsmanship, and let it shine on its own. Your videos are truly a breath of fresh air and it’s the reason we all can exhale deeply, and let our shoulders down when watching. Let this comment section be a reminder of how much light you are bringing to many. Thank you.
It must be a sorry world you live in.
@@chrisis9030 Where have you been the last couple of years? Soviet-19.
@@chrisis9030 not you trolling on a lovely post, your comment was not necessary, do better
@@Discodaydreams333 So you love your own post? Upvote it, then.
I’m not trolling, I’m just not familiar with the kind of world you described, you simple minded person.
@@Discodaydreams333 So you love your own post? Upvote it, then.
I’m not trolling, I’m just not familiar with the kind of world you described, you simple person.
Inevitably, this old Grandmother's wrinkles rearrange themselves into a smile whenever she thinks of the life you are creating and sharing. Exquisite... thank you
Wow...one of the best, incredible intros ever...what majestic beauty...just in awe
And the timing of the music with the sound of the wind....perfection
Agree I was blown away
This has to be the most beautifully shot and produced channels on UA-cam.
As this video began, a great sigh escaped my body, releasing all tension and worry. I felt the peace and majesty of the mountains fill me. I wonder Martijn, do you realize the gift you share with us all? It is truly extraordinary. Thank you
@@Fuzzyedgz Well said! I, too, too a deep breath, my body melted into a relaxed state, and a peace came over me. It remained throughout the whole video. I don’t think Martijn can grasp the gift he gives to us each week.
So mesmerizing ❤
Please press the like button to support Martijn, he puts so much work into these videos for us to watch, constantly changing camera angles and views. It's easy to forget it's done by one man and not a camera crew.😉
So very true, so disrespectful to watch and not acknowledge his hard work. LIKE please
His overhead shots with the drone are awesome but how does he get them when on his bike or walking with no camera in his hand?? It's almost like someone is following him. I'd love to have him explain his technique some day. Hope he continues doing whatever he's doing as he is AMAZING in everything he does.
This is and has been for many months, my Sunday morning treat, here in Canada.
His channel is pretty boring
@@willis8273this is a Drone feature that automatically follows the subject in the frame! Most of the commercial drones have it.
I always like while watching the ads, I already know it’s going to be a great video before I watch it👌🏻
The guy just oozes class. The music, the intro and we are just invited to wartch and learn from a master who never rushes anything.
Martijn, Thank you for sharing your inspiring story with us….This 83 year old granny from USA, in spirit, sat on your lovely bench enjoying the mountain presence in mind and spirit. Many 🙏 thanks Martijn💫💜
Patricia, I feel the same way. I'm in Florida and 78.
@lindapeters9026 I'm in WV 😊
@patriciamasterson4721 we're never too old to watch Martijn! I could watch him every day. 😍
@@MsAgatha1EtaI’m a mountaineer born and raised in southern WV, 74 and living between FL and Vermont. Love watching Martijn every Sunday morning.
A Patricia un mio saluto con il cuore da Bologna in Italia.Lei signora è veramente speciale! Buona domenica❤🌈.
The greenhouse is magnificent🤩 the glass is so clean, the windows which can be opened gives it such nice functionality, the color of the wood is perfect and the embellishment with the colorful flowers and two wooden chairs right outside all make it a wonder to behold
Everything you construct draws out the artist in you. That is not a bench, it is a masterpiece.
Your bench is not only beautiful but brilliant, cut to just the right angle to fit on the stone roof. The shot of the space in between the two cabins, looking up the mountain, shows just how much you've influenced the property - it's so inviting. But, for me, the best shots are always the ones taken from the drone high above people walking down below. It speaks volumes about our place in the universe. Thanks for all the work it takes to make these videos - I always appreciate them.
To hike, bike, and sit on a new bench enjoying coffee with Martijn....oh what a joy that would be. Thank you for another beautiful Sunday.
I love all that you have done. Cannot wait.❤❤
Our Sunday ritual….cup of coffee while living vicariously through you. What a joy it has been following the growth and transformation of your beautiful slice of heaven. Thank you for allowing us to share portions of your journey.❤
@@shannakirby3073
Amen
Martijn, a long term fan of your beautiful cinematography, i feel this episode was particularly stunning, I'm 68 today, thank you for blessing me with this. Love from New Zealand ❤
Amen friend! Stunning work Martin!! Again we 🙏
Happy birthday! ❤from Washington State, USA
Fellow Kiwi here.Happy birthday mate😎
🎶Happy Birthday🎶 from Canada!
🎉
Any man who can sip his coffee quietly, enjoy his breakfast in peace and take in his surroundings with ease, is the richest man in the world.
Not this man though, there are cameras and angles etc. you have to worry about.
@@Truesilverfuland yet, he does it with apparent ease. The sign of a true artist is the ability to take complex tasks and convey simplicity. Flawless technique!
@@jackstrubbe7608 Mr. Hollywood
In the early morning hours,
When the dew is on the flowers
I can see
The day is near
And I can hear the church bells ringing
I can hear the birds are singing
Yes I hear
And it is real
And the splendor of the mountains
Through the glittering, splashing fountains
Are the thing that stops my breath
And make me weep
And the times that I spent roaming
Were a bright and shining omen
O′er the sea
Oh freedom be
(by Shawn Phillips who used to live in Portofino)
@casey31652…simply lovely, thank you
😊thank you that is lovely
Perfect!
Beautiful ❤
@@casey31652 😍🤩❤️❤️❤️
It’s amazing how a country so old can still have so much rural land. And it’s breathtaking and serene scenery.
It has nothing to do with age...it is about ratio of population to land
@@jenh9252 no its more about how you use the land and how you design urbanisations
It’s because we are fuckin broke
As usual a beautiful video 🏴👍
Like "the hills are alive". Well said.
A video where Martin is in a state of grace. He has many qualities for shooting videos, music, painting, carpentry, architectural design, but in many moments today he has surpassed himself!
A Sunday pastoral episode! Just what the doctor ordered what with the cello background music to the sweeping views of the mountain, the streams, waterfalls, and cloud formations. Your new bench is classic for the setting of your cabins and the landscape---very "old world" style and just flat out heartwarming. I can't wait for the permit to come through for the second cabin but at the same time I dread the roof work that you will be having to do. Even with all the help you had on the first cabin it was a major effort. All the very best to you, your plans, and your guests.
Oh but how beautiful it will look when finished.
oH Please have Don Johanson back up in his paradise, to walk over and assist with massive slab stones on roof. Missing his postings, hope hope for him to share again. Great friend to channel.
Dear Martijn, the hike you took with your friend was absolutely magical. What a beautiful corner of the world you decided to plant yourself. You have accomplished so much in such a short period of time and not by using anything commercially made but everything handcrafted to create the most peaceful and beautiful world for yourself. I’m in love with everything you have done. ❤
Martijn. Your skills are going to create another masterpiece. From the drawing of the plans to the finish. More enjoyable Sundays to watch a master at work. And a hello to all watching. 😊
Hello to you, too...
Hello from Staffordshire Kevin 🙂
Hello Kevin from Mexico
Hello from Finland. I had visitors yesterday and saved this episode to this afternoon. I had my peace at the balcony to "travel to Italy" to see what's going on at the cabins.
@@hannikulju9990 hello from USA
Well, I think we are all excited to see your new project in progress.
My first thought was some big diamond shape glass tiles. Looking the same as the stone tiles
This man can cook, do carpentry, mason work, electric work , sew curtains, and self reliant and sufficient in the Italian mountains. And he does a whole movie production all on his own. I mean he is the master of it all and loves nature . This man is living the best life.
And the sun shines out of his arse for the UA-cam devil
It's probably a lot of hard work too. But yes, I think a lot of people would love to be able to do what he does.
Thank you Martin, love the mortise and tenon bench, custom trimmed to fit the slant of the porch. O me of little faith, I was worried for awhile, mea culpa..
Fellow Martin viewers, yes give the man a "like" for his work to help with defray the workshop.costs.
😊
Yes YES yes and SUBSCRIBE
Music to my ears …. “Exciting new project… I’m ready for it. “
Here we go again and I can’t wait!
It’s great when new people find this channel and have many questions. It shows how it draws us in to be here every weekend, some of us lucky to be here from the start. One latecomer was confused thinking it was a home improvement “how to” show and didn’t like all that other life-of-Martijn stuff. 😂. How sweet it is to have this soul filled space every week, even if only to hear the rooster’s adolescent crow and see water fall.
Thank you for making this available to all of us. Episodes like this should be two hours (pure joy) .
Finest channel on UA-cam! Only real competition is Johannes, when he chooses to make videos.
This 88 year old Dutch grannie sat on that same bench ! I save Martijn’s video’s for my quiet Sundays. ❤❤❤ 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱
Simply amazing sir, you are one of the best role models a young man could have in this world today.
My weekly trip to the Italian mountains never disappoints! Beautiful scenery, beautiful music and an old friend comes to visit and help. Life doesn't get any better than that. The finest restaurants in the world cannot compete with the views you have when you cook outside and eat at the stone table. Looking forward to the next cabin and I really hope you get your permit soon to start your workshop.
The most stunning greenhouse I’ve seen…and I’m a gardener and view lots of greenhouses. Nothing compares. Well done Martijn
Agreed. That greenhouse is truly a work of art. If Martijn's going to do it at all, he's going to do it as perfectly beautiful as possible. (Which is way more perfectly beautiful than most people do.)
Martijn …. Great to see you back on a bike. Looks like an Ebike…..? The narrow mountain roads look like heaven ! Thanks for adding so much to the lives of your viewers! Best. Phil A
I love the idea like a library with chairs, lots of books an open space for relaxation and creation.
One idea is to place the cast iron stove on the ground floor, with the pipe running through both floors, from bottom to top. This way, the heat generated by the stove will travel to the floor above and the smoke will come out through the roof. Heating will be quick in both rooms.
In any case you'd need to run some kind of heating in winter to keep the space conditioned and stop pipes from freezing.
@@catherinebrennan3342Yeah I thought of that, how is he planning on keeping the plumbing in the bathroom from freezing🤔
Stove with back-boiler and circulate hot water to some radiators.
@@alexanderwilliams8920 Great idea!
Your videos are unbelievably beautiful….wow, you deserve every red cent you get from this channel! And much more! What a talented man you are. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I love watching your woodwork projects. When I was in primary school I asked to be allowed to do woodwork rather than "domestic science" but was refused because I was (still am!) a girl and woodwork was "for boys". I've grown to be a woman with a workshop, but I'm entirely self-taught, from books, and after decades - I'm 64 now - my woodworking is still quite wonky. I'm learning a lot from observing your craftsmanship. Maybe I'll graduate to building a stable bench one day, even if it's not as beautiful as yours...
Martijn, what you’re looking for is a curb mounted skylight. This way the flashing on the roof is separated from the actual skylight flashing, and you can properly watertight the transition from the roof to the curb. Then you can mount a standard Velux or equivalent skylight, opening or fixed, to the curb and not have to worry about roof drainage issues. A quick Google search for a curb mounted diamond skylight should show you a number of examples.
Also, I’ve seen a couple of people suggesting a light tube style of skylight…I agree, these are a great alternative to a traditional skylight, and are quite unobtrusive.
My husband was watching this exquisite video with me, Martjin. When it came to your drawing of your crooked out of square walls in cabin #2, he said all the homes in Key West when living there as a little boy were built with slightly crooked out of square walls to withstand the winds. And pegs were used instead of nails so the homes would have more flexibility against the strong winds. Perhaps there’s a Key Wester in your following who can confirm my husband’s recollection. Thank you again for bringing us along with you to see such beautiful scenery especially right outside your front door.
You have many talents and many skills. I look forward to my Sunday morning with you.
Jeden Sonntag ein schöner Tag mit Martijn. Wertschöpfende Gestaltungszeit statt Arbeit. Es bringt so viel friedliche Augenblicke dir bei deinem Werk zuzuschauen. Bleib mit all deinen Lieben beschützt lieber Martijn. ❤🙏❤ Grüße aus Deutschland. 👍
Was für ein lieber Kommentar. Grüße aus Japan
Jawohl , Grüsse aus Chile 🙋♀️🙋♀️🇨🇱
Breathtaking first minutes! WOW, thank you for that natural high!
With the new eating & contemplation bench completed, out comes the creative Martijn to treat us with these tantalizing plans for the second cabin! How exciting is this!? Perfect to begin with an old friend to start the process of decluttering the wood while preparing the pile for winter use. One thing flows seamlessly into the next, which opens to the next along with nature’s timing & the breath of humans! Thank you Martijn.
Martijn, you are successfully adding layers of sound that add texture to the visual components ‘- the rasping of the brush’s bristles adds dimension and texture to the seat being hand wrought. This depth of sound adds depth to the viewer’s sense of the moment. Your work reminds me of Dickens sketching morning scenes with words as he sat in the street. Very enjoyable for me. Please accept this compliment - masterful composition.
You are good for my mental health.
Looking forward to another year or two of construction of your zen life in the mountains Martijn. Because of the short growing season there a grow light in the green house will really accelerate the growth and production. Keep up the great work with the videos! they are part of my Sunday routine.
Martjin you deserve an award for videography! Took my breath at the 2:37 time line! Don't get me wrong there have been many many OH WOWs escaping my mouth with each and every one of your scenic videos, but this one today was EPIC!
I’ve been away for the last 2 episodes and missed being in the Italian alps immensely…thank you Martijn for being such a solid rock for many of us in a time when we are needing a safe haven and a well of goodness to draw from…much gratitude and love sending your way …aloha 🙏🏽❤️🌺🐝
713k subscribers 103k views and only 14k likes. Something doesn't add up. Come on people, show some love. Thanks Martijn beautiful as always.
It's very simple.... most people don't CARE about clicking on the 'like'...!!
.... We're not 'invested'.... we just WATCH STUFF.....
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That's a false economy, enjoy watching as long as it lasts.
Rain is such a lovely sound, only surpassed by thunder. Love the mountains M….
Hi to Martijn and everyone hoping you are all well. Thank you once again Martijn for showing us the fantastic mountain views, Italy sure is a beautiful country. I'm almost as excited as Martijn to see how his new venture progresses. Your new bench and window boxes are beautiful.
I always love the musical choices which accompany each phase of the videos. This weeks favorite musical accompaniment was when Martijn and Stefan were hiking. So calm and peaceful. I’m so excited for the beginning of the renovation on the larger cabin. Until next week……
a good time to live in the era of internet for sharing our beautiful world
The waterfall view, to die for. A new chapter.
We love all of your video’s but when you get on your bike a special magic happens. Almost as special as when family comes to visit. We fell for you with your bike packing videos and have been hooked ever since! Thanks for sharing!!
I have a small garden in the country. Every weekend I feel fresh and calm when I spend my time there. I can understand your sense, when you are completely living out there, in the middle of the nature. It's awesome bro!
Martijn's channel is a cut above the rest. Your videos are just masterful! I'd be in heaven just lingering in that stunning greenhouse.❤
I liked getting in the car and going to town; seeing the waterfall; and planning the next project. The girls love being with their dad; what fun to see them following you around. Thank you Martijn, another wonderful day in paradise.
It's just outstanding how you film, edit, and tell your story. You really are underrated and easily have one of the best channels on this platform. Thank you so much for all your hard work!
As beautiful as always, thank you. That greenhouse is almost a cathedral.
It is
I'm so glad you got yourself an e-bike and that you are loving it. I have a regular bike and an electric cargo bike. If I lived somewhere like you, I would also have a bike you just got. They are a game changer. And anyone who thinks it's "cheating" doesn't really understand how most people use electric bikes. You still pedal. You still exercise and work hard. It just allows you to do longer rides and/or tougher rides that you wouldn't usually do without the electric assist.
i really enjoy the sound design of your films. thanks for making the extra effort.
A catwalk with a glass roof conecting the two cabins could be nice😊
In the south of France old farm house never have straight corners or walls. The myth is that it was done to keep the devil out of the house. Apparently the devil loves 90° degrees corners, that's why they make it smaller (too narrow for the devil) or wider (too cold). Not sure if that story is the same in Italy.
Probably as good an answer as any!
The same in Altai-Siberia!
lol the demon lore again , same with the shoes on the roof , ha , wonder did he hide his red wings in the roof ....
The devil 😈 or angels in the details? Definitely the
Martijn in his details😇👼
In watching your videos, I feel like I'm in a Tolkien novel waiting for a Hobbit to appear. Then expecting the Mountain King just to stroll out of the mist. You take me to a place of beauty and awe with a Zen like peace. Hearing the cow bells in the distance, birdsong, even the buzz of an occasional fly. I can smell the earthiness in my mind and feel God's gentle breeze brush my skin. Thank you. I adore your aesthetic and style.
Diamonds are forever. You are just a piece of diamond, Martijn.
No.. he's not... he's a human. Flesh and blood. Not a diamond.
Martijn taking us on another journey can’t wait you are a legend thanks for the opportunity to join your journey
Bonjour Martijn Ça fait plaisir de te voir prendre le temps de vivre et de ne créer que de belles choses avec autant de pudeurs et de respect pour la nature à chacune de tes vidéos un moment, hors du commun.🫶🙏🏻
Imagine the bench, discovered 100yrs from now, in an antique store. No one would understand its unique place in the world. 😊
I hope that 100 years from now, Martijn's great-grandchildren are still using that bench, sitting and watching the sunrise while eating their breakfast. Wouldn't that be stellar?
@@janiedillingham3190ok, Martijn has no children, that's not gonna change. Your quest for a fantasy future is kaput.😊
@@mezanian LOL!!! It ain't MY fantasy future. I am way past that point in life.
Ik kijk nu twee jaar naar je prachtige video’s en wil je bedanken voor de inspiratie, rust, blijdschap en passie je me elke week geeft! Dankjewel Martijn, ik hoop dat ik ooit hetzelfde kan brengen naar anderen :)
The cinematography and beauty of the landscape at the beginning of the video makes me cry.
Martijn, you did an amazing job with your first cabin, I know the second one is going to be as beautiful. The difference is that, you don have to live in a tent now. You have made a beautiful place to live. We watched you work so hard on the first one, dragging rock and dirt out, leveling the floor and so on. Yes, i can't hardly wait to see you start working on the second cabin. And of course, the view of the mountains makes everything come together. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and videos with us.
Dear Martinj, this has to be one of my favourites of all your videos. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and soul for all you do to share your life in the mountains. The music, the strings, this video hit so much within, and it was so wonderful. Thank you again and may YAH Most High continue to shower you with blessings brother.
The view as the drone crested the ridge was heart stopping.
Congratulations Martijn, everything I wish to say has been well said in the comments all of which I agree. Keep up your inspiring work and I hope you get some kind of film making awards because you deserve it and you are one of a kind, the kind who inspires.
I have seen skylights mounted diagonally in many restorations, most of the time for a "modern look." In this case, it would be a great choice as it would enhance the aesthetics and totally suit the structure.
Yeh you wouldn't need bespoke diamond skylights right? Just square units mounted in a diamond configuration.
@@catherinebrennan3342 yes
I find living in the clouds fascinating and serene.
Peace, what beautiful view. I love it. Thank you so much for sharing your precious time with us. God bless you 🙏
I mean, I could totally live in that greenhouse (it's so beautiful!)
I had to chuckle when I saw you sitting outside the greenhouse eating and enjoying your view. Reminder of the days when the tent was there. It is a breathtaking view. Love the bench. Excited about the new plans for the cabin and the workshop. Lastly---the walk with your friend. What a gorgeous area. That waterfall took my breath away---great filming, as always. Thanks for taking me along on your journey.
I'm so excited for you to get your other cabin started. It's going to be fun to watch it come together with your hard work. Have a good week and I will see you next Sunday. The flower boxes and bench add a special little pop.
Your cinematography never fails to blow my mind.
When people question why you chose to live where you do In the cold dark depths of winter, tell them "watch vlog #124"
Seriously, it's so worth it. Thank you so much for sharing.
Cheers from the sunny, warm Yukon🍁
ps: I hope White Hen shows them whose boss if they mess with her.
❤ I could not figure out where you were going with that bench, in the end it turned out to be a piece of art. The flower boxes your brother made are beautiful on the building, it's the initiation that the work is starting to make her a beauty. Amazing videos of your surroundings, I'm loving the rivers and water falls. Have a great week Martijn and thank you for sharing yourself every week.
Very refreshing to see the woodpile in the second cabin. Having watched your channel for more than a year - you have an impeccable aesthetic - good to know there are corners of unconstrained chaos in your world as well.
Way to end an excellent program , the chickens are fighting ! Thankyou MD
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May I suggest? To the bottom of the bench legs, add a strip of horizontal fiber wood. They will protect the legs and you can change them when worn
Have you thought about building bunker beds, one on top of the other, you could have 2 +2 in one side wall with locker space underneath like they have in the hostels. In one small room you can build 8. If you had 2 side walls 2+2, and 2+2. In each area you install a cell charger, a light, and a small shelf to place a book, food and such.
Since you have guests I think it would be a good idea.❤❤❤
For the pumpkin, you probably will have to pollinate it yourself unless bees/bugs go into the greenhouse a lot. It is pretty easy though, just take a cotton swap or qutip and take pollen from the male flowers and put it in the female ones. I do this for my outside cucumbers and squashes anyway even though bees and bugs have access. It really helps get a better yield! Love the video as always!
I was moved to stop the video in the 1st 5 minutes to make this comment. I have made it many times in the years I have been a subscriber. It is like watching a National Geographic documentary only better. Martijn you're amazing. What a gift u r to all of us. Thanks so much.
The end is as good as the beginning as is everything in between
The trip you made with your friend: Nature pure... bellissimo... so beautiful.... like in a dream!
Exciting times ahead! It's always great time when planning and sketches begin.
É como se eu assistisse uma série, com um amigo protagonista. Afinal de contas, te vejo semanalmente há mais de dois anos. ❤❤
Moc děkuji za pohodové video a ted mohu jít spát. Mějte se hezky a ad vám jde nový projekt od ruky. 🙂
I love how you made a bench specifically for only one place, that can only ever be used there or in another place that has _exactly_ the same inclination 🙂
The scenery is out of this world beautiful. Thank god for mountains or us humans would have made an agricultural field out of every inch of this planet 🌏
I just discovered your channel, and I've binge watched the last 2 years!! It's so relaxing, interesting and engaging. I live not so far from you, in Canavese, but I'm a foreeing too because I arrived in Piedmont only 12 years ago from Rome. Just a tip: the type of fig tree you have taken will ripen in September with very sweet fruits. Don't plant it too close to the greenhouse, because the fig tends to invade everything. It is also a very resilient plant. Don't be afraid to plant it in the ground, just cover it in winter for the first year or two at most. Keep it up, you're a sight for the heart!!