A first week living on our Portuguese Farm | A renovation project 

Thanks so much for joining us for this adventure, if you'd like to follow our progress in real time come on over and give us a follow on Instagram INSTAGRAM instagram.com/thenewbys/?hl=en, and if you'd like to support our work then please check out our Patreon page PATREON: www.patreon.com/thenewbys All of the support we receive means the absolute world to us, so thank you for helping our channel grow and for being a part of our adventure. John, Tara and Crusoe xx

As Portuguese woman, I’m really happy and proud you guys chosen my country to start a new chapter… I’m already a big fan and excited to see more 😅 best of luck and happiness to you 🙌🏻

You guys have such gentle and yet strong energy. A pleasure to watch.

I believe that the all new subscrivers are not just watching you renovating the houses.. they are seeing you creating a HOME in our country. So thank you for that

You have made the most of your life and I have nothing except admiration for your whole family. Love tuning in every episode❤️🙏🏾

It is beautiful how you include your child in what you are doing, it teaches him to appreciate the place even more.Awesome parenting!

Welcome to Portugal ♥ Don`t forget to investigate the condition of the roof before the winter and also take in consideration of options for heating the house. In Northern Portugal it`s cold in winter.

Hello Newby family, getting to move in the Stone house now and you are extended it in. Soon building your brand Newby Big House. What 2 years made a difference now with almost 3 years old Crusoe(in 10 days his birthday) and almost 18 mths old Sawyer, indeed so much in just 2 years. May this year your travel adventure continues. Time just flies away. So happy to see these past videos. Obrigada🙏🥰💖💕🌺☺️👱👶🌅🇵🇹

I’m becoming obsessed with this series, I’m so glad I stumbled across you guys today! As a Portuguese woman I am so happy to watch these videos! You guys are living my dream ❤️

Oh my gosh….Crusoe gave me tears of joy as I laughed with you two… You’re doing such a lovely job! And thanks back to you for bringing your loved filled family journey ❤️ to enjoy ☺️

What a lovely way to spend my Sunday afternoon, with a super lovely, down to earth family in Portugal! I have to say Crusoe is ahead of himself he notices everything, does a little dance and off he goes....so cute!!! I am so happy for you and for myself, finding you!!!!

After, a very tricky couple of weeks, we sat down to watch your latest installment. It brought such a smile to our faces. Crusoe makes us laugh so much. Thankyou so much for allowing us to be part of your adventure. It's a real privilege. X

Wow as little Crusoe is he is always ready to help 😘bless him happy chap 😘🌻😘

I've been following the Indie Projects for quite a while.....amazed at what they've accomplished. Just happened to come across you guys and wow..... you've found your Eden. What a magnificent property....enjoy.

Wow, you two must have had such a vision of what this place could be when you first saw it. When you initially showed it, the grounds were beautiful, but it has been so lovely to see how much you have already transformed it and it is still early days. Exciting to see what else you will do with it, I hope the water issue is easy to fix!

Your son is getting the most wonderful education there is right beside his parents. Lovely.

I'm less interested in travelling, but a video channel with nice people renovating a farm in Portugal, I can't get enough of that. Good luck, I'm such a new follower.

To all the new people let me just say you are going to absolutely love this little family. The new place is looking so beautiful it shows how hard you guys are working on it. I’m so excited to see how the stone table and benches turn out once you get them cleaned up. Try to get plenty of rest Momma

Love that you make sure Crusoe takes part in the whole transformation process with you. Big soul in a toddler's body enjoying life experience to the full ❤️

I love seeing Caruso eating freshly picked fruit straight off the tree!!

By by see you Wednesday sunshine 😘🌷😘🌷

Love the progress! Great job! You are such a loving couple raising an independent little man, allowing him to explore and enjoy all the wonders of his young life. Keep it up, and look forward to next week... Thanks for sharing your journey!

Love seeing your reno adventures! Has inspired me to get on with my own place and just be grateful for the things I have. Love your family! Crusoe is gorgeous and you are raising him wonderfully. Can't wait to meet the new edition 😍

Loved watching the last 9 months WOW! a ton of work sweat and tears!!! But an astonishing and gorgeous update oh my!

I just found you three and so happy l did . Thank you for sharing part of your life with this 73 old woman . You are gentle and awesome . Thanks again . ❤

I am also one of those 10000 , so enjoying your new journey! It’s a pleasure to watch and listen to your excitement in your journey. Congratulations and keep smiling!

YAY! Congratulations on moving into your beautiful home. The renovations are wonderful. I'm thrilled you now have running water. I'm also happy to hear you won't be removing those lovey vintage grapes! There's SO much you can do with them (fruit, leaves, and vines). Tara I must say how radiant you are. John I absolutely love the vision you have for the driveway. It'll be wonderful to see how opulent the lemon and "tall/fluffy" makes your home pop 😊

You are so fortunate, to have each other, your sweet little boy, the one coming and the beautiful world you have created. I wish you 100 of health and good foot years to enjoy the home you are creating, and of course more adventures. Blessings

Yet another great vid to watch with my morning coffee! Best line which made me laugh out loud at the end, Crusoe poking his head through the round of sandpaper with a “HELLO”. Love it!!!! Xx

What a wonderful difference you are making already! Will be so lovely to see how your farm takes shape after the big positive change with the wall.. You make a great team 👏🏻 💐😘

You are a beautiful family and love how you interact with each other and us subscribers! You are a delight and fresh air to watch! Thank you for your channel! See you on the next video! ❤❤❤

Love watching a young lovely family making a home! We moved to a farm in Iowa 47 years ago. Want to hug every tree we have planted, they are huge now. It’s been a lot of work , the kids are grown, but I just can’t leave…it’s home. Your life brings back so many memories of hard work and joy. Thank you for sharing… guess I’d better mow again. We are getting so much rain , good for the field of beans , wish I could share some with my children in California.

It is so refreshing to watch a lovely couple be real and enthusiastic and open to learning....all these things lead to success and happiness. Loved this episode with the spiffing up of the buildings and planting lemon tree out front. Great vibes.🙏👏💛

So glad I found your channel! It is such a joy to watch and Crusoe is so cute…can’t wait to see the “newest” Newby! Love your farm, love watching the progress as you renovate.

Hello Newbys!!

Hello again from NZ. I feel so privileged to watch your adventures. 60 years ago, being young and curious I set off from " down under " to see the world. During several months hitch hiking around Europe I spent quite sometime in Portugal, and I have to say it is surely a beautiful country with amazingly kind, friendly and helpful people.e. It is so nice to watch your adventure there, bringing back wonderful memories. I see Caruso is becoming a young DIY already. Best of luck and keep on adventuring. Lots of love from NZ. God bless you.

I love seeing your dreams unfold and your family growing! Thank you for taking “us” along!

Coming alive with love. You two are amazing. Can’t wait to continue the adventure.

Que lugar lindo!!! Recuperar é perfeito que aconchegante ficou !!!!

Hi sweetie ♥️ you have done so much on the farm guys 😘🌻👋🌻👋

It is so nice to see a young family going old school! Working hard to create your own paradise. I love how positive, engaging, and encouraging you are, especially with your son! It's a breath of fresh air!

I’m one of your new 10k subscribers! So glad I found you guys, excited to see your progress. I just bought a little piece of land myself, waiting for my survey to be completed so I can start clearing. I hope the plumbing issue is not that big, best of luck!

Congratulations you’ve moved I hope you have many happy years with your family. A bit of advice please wear a mask when sandpapering. You don’t know the composition of old paint work, harmful deposits could be coming from scrubbing. Take care y’all ❤️

The harder you work the luckier you get. I'm so glad you and your channel are doing so well, I've been following almost from your start, you really deserve it. All the best

i love what ye are doing with your new place. it will be lovely. CRUSEO is a joy to watch he loves helping you out MA MA YOU DID A GREAT JOB OF HIS COT .BEST OF LUCK NOW AND ALWAYS,

Parabéns, adoro ver o vosso trabalho. Recuperar quintas antigas é valorizar o território. Sorte para todos

Absolutely love love love your videos and kudos on your amazing editing job. Informative, beautiful and heartwarming. Big hugs to Crusoe. The entrance looks great BTW. 👏😘🌞

My comment (small saga) here is just for you dear family! Absolutely No Need to respond in writing. I think your channel is going to expand very quickly. It’s just wonderful to have been able to explore and be delighted by your travels from wherever we might live in the world. The happy, positive and brave videos have been such a blessing to us all …. For as many reasons are you have followers …. So thank you so much for your generosity of time, effort and love. I am now considered old, but of course the seemingly ‘old’ folks are very much young in heart. I’m sure I’m not alone when I express the genuine hope that you will guard your time and protect family moments, you so obviously cherish, with all your heart and soul. That is where your strength lies and I pray you will not feel obliged to respond to all of our comments. I think you will soon have far more followers than your wildest dreams imagined. Another little one is on their way and you will have both pairs of loving hands full to the brim. This time comes but once, we want you to enjoy it to the full. That brings me anyway a cup full of happiness. Love and joy continue to live with you day by precious day as you work your personal magic on this ancient house turning to into your own wonderful new home. My mum used to say at the end of a discussion “OK, off you go then”………… and I’m sure you will….. 😀

Well guys two years on wow you have done so well sweeties 😘🌷🫂😘

What a beautiful home for such a beautiful family! I love your optimistic spirits and how you stay positive in the midst of setbacks.

Hello from Texas! Just found your channel this weekend and I love it. I can’t wait to continue watching the renovations at your new home. What a lovely family you have.

Got to love you guys EVEN more… YOU are going to keep me SANE.. how? I’ve just moved down to Wellington NZ to help MY baby boy, take his first REAL job… AND ..out for a hike with said boy on Sunday at RED ROCK… AND badly fractured my leg… Heads-up anyone from UK or Australia…NZ hospital have got you.. all paid for including a granny frame crutches etc delivered BEFORE I even left the hospital… SO 6 weeks on a bed with yr delightful videos…so i can live vicariously with you guys….THANK YOU SO MUCH

It’s wonderful to see your family together working.

No sólo comencé a seguirlos esta semana, sino que hoy junté a todos en casa ( los 4 ) y los vimos juntos! Sorprendidos por el paisaje, la paz, la calma! Vamos por más!

New subscriber here :) I discovered you looking for farm renovations in Portugal. Loving the series so far and looking forward to see the transformation. You guys are full of genuine positive energy and excitement and Crusoe is just adorable and looks like he's having the time of his life :) Thank you for shearing your adventures!

I'm one of your new subscribers from New Zealand. Was reliving my travels looking at Portugal on RU-vid and found your channel popping up! Love watching your adventures. Have gone back through many travel episodes. Fabulous! All the best and thank you 😊

It looks much nicer when it’s all cleaned up and painted

Hello from New Jersey here in the US. Just found your channel and I am loving it! I was an exchange student decades ago and lived in Oporto with an amazing Portuguese family and absolutely fell in love with Portugal and the people. You are incredibly blessed to be able to live there. Your home is simply amazing and I am enjoying watching you transform it into a beautiful home.🌸

Congrats to finally moving in and calling it home! I love the exterior of the wall and the ideas of the plants you have planted. Your house is starting to look more like home sweet every day. One can clearly see that cruz is over the moon. Being a little boy, there is a whole new world of wonders and adventures for him everyday. Needless to say, a happy child stems from the parents and you can clearly see the apple does not fall far from the tree. Keep up the good and hard work Sorry about the walls that shows signs of water/dampness. I sincerely hope you can have it sorted out and that it is not too much of a major problem and it does not cost you to much money. . Looking good. Looking forward to your next video. Stay blessed and stay and stay healthy. 🙏 😇

I have been watching all of your videos over the past week and may I say that I have never seen 2 folks with so much energy! You are to be congratulated on your sympathetic renovation of the land and buildings. Long may you enjoy your home land and that sweetie of a little lad of yours. Xxxxxx Sue

Oh Crusoe & baby are going to have the best life out in the country!! We moved to the “country” at least for us it was 😉 for the kids! Awesome piece of property!!! Crusoe must be exhausted by end of day, all the fresh air & exploring!! ❤️❤️ From renovating EVERY place we ever lived, I KNOW you have busted your arses cleaning up ALL that overgrowth but we only see a smidge…JOB WELL DONE!!! Sooo glad you chose to keep the grapevines!! They looked wonderful even unkept, just think what they will look like alive & well!!! ❤️❤️

New subscriber from Arizona 🌵🌞 It's so amazing what a pressure washer can do! Congratulations on moving in 🎉 we are off grid now for about a year and I love being able to watch other farms/homesteads in different countries. Love what you all are doing and thanks for documenting your progress for us all 😊 it's very inspiring!

Your secret garden home, reminds me of a home I once had so beautiful. Your family is growing and home is where your heart is.❤😊

This renovation came out beautifully for you, you are fantastic. Keep it up. 🖐️😘

Good job. Thank you for caring of our land. Very happy with you. I'm Portuguese but I live in America, one day I will come back to my country and buy a little farm. 😊😊

I’m absolutely in love with your home. What an incredible place. And to think Caruso and the new baby will get to grow up there. So fortunate. Here’s to many years of joy and happiness. Love your channel and will be watching for a long time to come.

Wow! What a gorgeous home! Beautiful family!❤️❤️❤️❤️ sending love from London!

Your stamp on your little piece of paradise and peace. Well done..love watching its tranquil and pleasing..I’m smiling...

I’m your FAN # 1 From Venezuela, Sur America! You’re just AMAZING, each Video means a master Lesson of Practical way of Life! 💛💙💔🇻🇪

This place is just going to be magical! Keep up the energy level and best of luck!

I stumbled across you channel this morning and can’t stop watching. Love love love what you are doing with this old farm.

I’m really enjoying watching your family settle in and make this farm your own. Your very laid back and comfortable. I hope things continue to go well for you.

You are doing more than ok. It is a huge undertaking, however, you both have such a positive spirit. Thank you for sharing your journey. Your son could not be cuter!

You are such a lovely family and I feel such joy in watching your growth💕

Such a beautiful farm! Thank you for showing us this beautiful part of the world 💕

Wow, there appears to be another project coming up in your newly renovated home; looks like humidity. Water is leaking from somewhere? 😮 Your land is looking more beautiful, more spacious and the projects keep getting check-marked. It’s lovely to see so much progress. I can already visualize winemaking from your farm. There’s no limit to the posibilites, and with your little helper everything is possible! ❤ every video I see of you hard at work making such progress fills me with joy for you all!

I love your standard of cleaning and repairs ! Beautiful people and beautiful journey ❤

Looks amazing, love seeing the progress every week💕💕

I have watched ur house on wheels and van tours and it's always fun to watch u guys because u 2 r so full of positivity and warmth and it fills my heart with joy watching how u guys support and respect and appreciate each other. Cruso is too adorable.. He is really lucky to have u both as parents and he is growing up in such a healthy environment. Ur farmhouse is gorgeous. God bless u all..watching this video was therapeutic and rejuvenating..keep smiling, love from India🥰

Hello. You found a bit of paradise in my beloved Portugal. I live in Ireland for 23 years now. But when i see something like that make me thing twice . Enjoy and i hope you very happy there. Mario

I love how complementary you are to one another.

Greetings and love from US! Found your channel and I am so excited to see the renovations and the life y'all create on your beautiful farm. Blessings to your sweet family!

I'm new to the Newbys and really enjoying the start of this new adventure with your lovely growing family. Also going back and watching your amazing travel videos.

WOW what a difference a few weeks makes. Looks absolutely amazing guy's. Tara you are blooming 🌹, pregnancy looks like it suits you. Your skin is glowing , hair is lustrous. Cruiso has grown so much , he's such a joy to watch as he helps daddy with his chores. On my feed it's saying that you have 37k subscribers. That's unbelievable but so believable, congrats 🎉👏. I love watching your transformation of such a traditional Portuguese farm. Wishing you guy's all the best on your new endeavor's. Take care ❤️🙏

How adorable you both are, adorable smiling and in a positive personality ....makes it all look just like fun moments around and the loving baby also “working” 🤗

Congratulations and enjoy. Can't wait to see how things progress (as in life, house baby, garden, neighbours). Cheers to you guys.

My heart overflows with joy for you three! What a beautiful home you have created! All your hard work has truly paid off! See you next Sunday! ~Cara 💕

I'm glad you're going to try to rescue the grapevines. Amazing job on the entrance and shutters. What a difference.

Am I the only one that actually relaxes when putting together furniture? Guess I'm weird...lol.

Congratulations and Welcome to moving into your new home 🏠 ! It is very lovely, and I hope ❤ you are able to fix the water issue in the wall and ceiling, Wishing you guys all the best! 😊👍💕💕💕

I love this programme and the view and the house is so inspiring. You two are an amazing couple and always give off a good vibe! God bless and prosper you!

Yay folks, well done, ,for moving in so quickly with baby in tow!

What a beautiful family and a little piece of paradise to call your own🥰

What an exciting project. I’m so jealous. I wish I had the knowledge and balls when I was younger to travel like this and settle on such a spectacular property in another country. God Bless your family. New Sub as well. Can’t wait to follow your journey.

Love your channel. I’m living vicariously through you! You’re property is gorgeous and I can’t wait to see all the beautiful updates you make❤️

Well DONE Tara and John! You have a magical place as home for the three of you. Fingers crossed for an easy (and cheap) solution to the damp wall. High-five to Crusoe and love to you all.

Love the way you guys communicate with each other and include the little man😄

Congratulations guys for moving in, a lot of work to do but it must feel so good to be home 💕 I look up to you being pregnant with your second baby and doing all those projects and looking after a toddler, I literally spent my second pregnancy camping on the couch 😂

New subscriber from Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Love your passion and vision for your new home. Just told my hubby we are moving to Portugal to buy an abandoned farm house and do it up! 😃 But we love our tropical oasis home for now…you are both inspiring and I’m looking forward to watching your transformations in your new home.

I just had so much sympathy for you building that cot. I hate having to put stuff together. Lovely to see him sleeping peacefully in his cot. Hope you enjoy many years of happiness in your lovely new home. We live in Spain and have a House in the country. We love our life. Xxx 😘