The Abandoned Resort, 100 Years of History 

It would be interesting to set up a History Museum of the place with the photos and potential items you found on the ranch

When the dust settles and the gardens are in bloom, I hope the first wedding will be Matt and Mere renewing their vows! : )

Bottom line some may not notice is the man is building his legacy here on RU-vid for our entertainment and man what a legacy this will be thanks as always

If I hadn't seen the abandoned mansion series and known about his ability to run a vet clinic, demo ranch, build cars, flip houses and generally get stuff done I'd think he was just crazy. I still don't see how this will not take a decade or more, but I do believe he can do it.

Food for thought, once you are up and running, track down the lady who cancelled her wedding and invite them to renew their vows.

It’s still crazy to me the abandoned mansion series actually took 3 years, it felt like only a couple of months. I’ve been a long time viewer of all your channels, and just like with the abandoned mansion very excited to see what you’ll do with this. Good luck to Matt and Mere, I’m sure you guys make a huge success of this project!

“They let the horses run wild at night, and the man lights the campfire then leaves everyone to get back to their rooms in the dark, dodging the galloping horses.” 😂 Funniest review ever

Did not want this episode to end. Really did the history of the place justice. Can’t wait for the next ep

One day when you get this project finished, how beautiful would it to be to have the Demolitia and all the previous guests from the photos come for the Grand Re-Opening and Matt and Mere renew their vows in the gazebo at the overlook, celebrated and supported by all your family, fans and followers!!!!

I don’t think people appreciate how well done your videos are. There is so much little detail that most people probably look right over.

Could you imagine if you found the woman that left the bad review about the bad wedding and gave her an amazing remarriage for free at the same resort. That would be an INCREDIBLE video.

Hey Matt absolutely cant wait to see what you do with the resort! One idea to throw out to you. When you're ready to start renovations why not reach out to the demolitia and generate your own renovation army of volunteers? Im sure your fans would love to assist you guys in making this dream a reality. Love what you do brother! Keep being awesome

Imagine after fixing it all up Matt and Mere could renew their vows here. Would make it really special place.

Imagine what it would feel like for a couple to revisit after 30 or 40 years rekindling those magic moments and memories from their wedding day. I'm sure (if still together) they would feel honoured and privileged to come back once it's completed and also, what a story it would make for a video.

Honestly, the history of the resort's different incarnations throughout the year only make it all the more appropriate that you and Mere should come along and make it spectacular! From a farm, to a juvenile jail, to brothel, to wedding resort, now gun resort. :D

I've never been to Texas, but I would make the trip to stay there. Restoring those buildings would be an amazing story. Along with the horseback riding and other outdoor activities, you're gonna need a range somewhere on the property. Maybe even a walking archery range. If you build it, the Demolitia will come!

Everybody Pause for just a minute... This project will take years! Im sure, like me, you will be along for every episode. In the end we will think it went so fast and look how much this place had changed. Just like matt has a plan for this, do you have a plan for yourself? Im sure he has plan and will not be surprised when it gets complete. Make sure you have your plan you can be proud of and be able to look back and say wow time went so fast but look what we accomplished. Make your future self proud!

This project is going to be a blast to watch come together. I'm stoked for you Matt.

I'm really hoping you can keep the shell of the burned out stone building and turn it into a wedding/party venue. It feels and looks like the ruins of an old Texas fort like the Alamo. Clear out the debris, take down a few of the less stable walls, and plant grass (or sod) and set up a little platform for the ceremony and it would be an absolutely insane outdoor wedding venue. And the best part is you could easily have it ready to go by the time you re-open because it would only really involve demolition, not construction. Although you could put up a few beams to help define the space and stabilize some of the old walls. I would kill to have a wedding there once it's all finished!

Junkyard digs sent us all here! We can’t wait to see the renovation

its insane how nature can take something back in just 20-30 years.

My family helped re build that place back in the 90s its crazy seeing the pictures after all the work they put into it sad but honestly that's life

Love the before and after shots. And in the exact spots, no less. So excited to watch this unfold!!

I Absolutely LOVED the “THEN and NOW” with the old photos !!

I really hope there will be people willing to tell the stories of being there. That would be amazing.

The history of this place would be forgotten COMPLETELY within 25 years if You and Mere had not taken interest. I love the vision!!

I just finished watching this episode and got so excited when I saw a picture of my cousin. Its the picture with the Brass ensemble. The redheaded tuba player is my cousin Freddy A. I think his ensemble is / was called The Polka Dots. They use to perform at Texas Ren Fest. He also teaches music at Kincade High School in Houston. I have been watching you since Covid began and also watch you Dads channel also. Miss the Vet videos especially since my daughter is a vet tech.

I’ve been watching you for about 5-6 years and have great faith in your ability to succeed and make anything fun. Loved the abandon mansion series and look forward to this next project.

As a urban explorer I love the then and now part. That's really cool to see

I’m 21 years old. I’m definitely a few years or more from getting married. But Matt, I’ve always wanted to meet you, and as this place becomes better, either my bachelor party, or my wedding will be here. You’ve made a living, and you’re definitely making a difference. I think you’re already starting your legacy, keep up the amazing work man.

So sad it burned down, but what a phenomenal piece of property. The possibilities are endless, animal sanctuary, veterans respite. launching kayaking trips from there, family resort etc, etc. The events you could host-Goat Yoga, paintball. Sip-N-Paint, Art Fairs, concerts, cooking classes etc. etc. Please make it very wheelchair/disabled friendly. So excited for you guys.

Whenever I watch vids of abandoned amusement parks, malls, etc. It's so sad. You can smell the pop corn, cotton candy, you can hear the people laughing and the kids playing. This is a HUGE project. I hope he has investors.

This is my favorite Off The Ranch video. (So far) The history, the then and now photos, the exploration, editing, and music choices. Thanks for this one.

So cool that he has the old pictures to compare to what it is now. Can’t wait to see the before/during/after pictures in a few years when it’s all done.

I'm so excited to see what you do with this place! I loved the Abandoned Mansion videos and followed all of them from almost the beginning. This is sure to be another great project!

I'm excited for your new journey. Your vision to see this through is incredible. Looking forward to the end results 💝

I actually found this channel when I happened to stumble upon the very first abandoned mansion video the day it was uploaded. Since then, I was hooked on the series. I made sure i saw every episode. I gotta admit, after it was over, I didn't watch the channel as much as I did during the abandoned mansion series. I still do once in a while. You can bet that I'll be tuned in for THIS new series, though. I can't wait to see the place transform back into an awesome resort because I know Matt will make it happen!

This will be the actual birth of a tangible Demolition Ranch! I can’t wait to see it come to life! Keep it up Matt! I’m a big fan!

I love going to abandoned places and checking them out. You always find something that’s stuck in time. My favorites are places that have been left behind longer than 40 years

Love your optimism this while video! So excited for another project to follow!

I'm speechless Matt. First of all, fantastic editing job. It's no wonder why your productions go viral. Secondly, the photos prove what's possible. I wasn't so sure at first. The potential here is mind blowing. There has never been a better time in terms of the Texas economy, now and in the years ahead, to support a resort with the bunker ranch philosophy. Well done Matt. Really looking forward to your upcoming project.

With the sheer amount of work to be done here, it would be great to see you get other RU-vidrs involved. Just looking at those paths reminds me of lawn care guys that offer to cut overgrown lots for free as a small example. I remember one of your abandoned mansion videos featuring a guy (whose name escapes me) talking about the sheathing you used. I bet there will be a lot of specialised tasks coming up that companies/youtubers would jump at the opportunity to help you out with! Popcorn ready for the long haul on this one, best of luck with it all!

Quite the ambitious project. Looking forward to the next 5 years or so watching you rebuild this beautiful property.

I love the way you handle the stress of such a project.

If anybody can get this place back to it's former glory, it's you and Mere. Can't wait to bring my family here one day soon!

Your optimism is commendable Matt. Don't ever lose that, and you'll make the best resort host on the planet.

Thanks, Matt, for your sharing this new journey! I know it’s gonna be amazing!

Love it.. 100% confident you and mere will make this place wonderful again... ❤❤❤big love from your scottish demolitia❤❤❤

That book is going to inspire a lot of how you rebuild this ranch, I'm sure.

Thank you for keeping memories of those gone still alive! That's what life is all about! The great memories we have and share with others. Thank you for all you do, keep up the best entertainment to be made by any creator

super excited! binge watched the AM series a few months ago and was totally hooked... this should be fun watching this as it happens! Good Luck Matt! I know it will be amazing. Cant wait to book my stay at the resort.

wow that is great that you have the history of this place..would be cool to find the couple today to interview about their time spent at the resort. This place will be so awesome to bring it back to it's glory!!! and if anyone can do it you can.

I loved the abandoned mansion series. This series has me so excited for what to come.

Matt has to have one of the most varied RU-vid careers ever on this platform!

I can't get over how much more vibrant everything looked in the 90's. IDK if it is just due to irrigation, or if it is due to a drought, but 2023 looks like a desert, while 1993 looked lush. The outdoor fireplace on the stone patio would be an amazing place on a cool fall evening with a nice glass of scotch.

Thank you for posting this video today Matt. I really really needed a good laugh and you sure delivered. You standing in the same places as the pictures was hilarious! And some of those comments had me rolling. You should really save all those photos and any memorabilia that you find and display it in the main Building for everyone to see. There is a lot of really cool history in those buildings. Would be cool if some of those people recognized themselves in some of those pictures and contacted you and told their stories. I think you and Mere will turn that into a very successful ranch. Looking forward to the many many videos on the rebuild.

People can call matt lucky, or privileged. But he is a visionary and has more determination than millions of other people combined. Can't wait to see what you turn it into

Being that it was a brothel at one time it's safe to say that some people enjoyed the property a lot more than others did 😉😜😂 I can't wait to see the whole progress of rebuilding this amazing place. Matt you and your family are living the American dream. Enjoy it. You have worked hard for it and deserve every bit of it.

Love this! So exciting to see another next level transformation. I'm here for it! Did you ever do a finished house tour of the abandoned mansion?

What a treasure finding that photo album. And what a great video to go with it. You did such a good job comparing the before abd after. It's sad that the place is gone to such disarray but I'm sure you will make it something spectacular again. Loved the video!❤

I started watching your veterinary channel before you even found the abandoned mansion. I loved that channel! THEN, you found the mansion, and I started watching that channel and was amazed at what you did to that place. Now I have been watching the Demo Ranch channel, not because I'm fond of guns and ammo, because I'm not, but because I was waiting for something like this to come along. I love watching you, your family and your friends. Your optimistic attitude makes me believe you can do anything. And you do!! Good luck on this massive new project.. I will be watching!

I'm sure I speak for a lot of people when I say this. We're looking forward to the insane transformation progress that will come. We know how indepth you guys like to get and we have a lot of faith in it. Can't wait to see it and maybe visit sometime in the future!

Editing was top notch and I love the music. Love the juxtaposition of old and current. Looking forward to the future video of very old, was and current. Thanks for takin' us along.

I can totally see your vision of what could be. It is a beautiful place and deserves to stand proudly again.

I tell you what is nice to see, a nice guy and family man doing well in what can only be described as uncertain times, and yet had the courage to take on a financial challenge which would make most people to at least do a double take on taking on the task. Good luck to you and I hope your dream becomes a reality.

I see a Demo-Diesel collab coming WOOO WOOO !!!! I see Cerro Gordo being built back slow and steady - lots of volunteers and people just spending weekends rebuilding cleaning and making the most of being part of the story. That outdoor fireplace could be a prime camping spot for some of the volunteers/early guests to help with the grand project. Just ideas... but the DemoRanch DieselBrothers collab -- that would be amazing

I enjoyed living out there! Granted, it was overgrown and unkempt but it was beautiful! Thank you for sharing this, I had no idea the history

This is so insane! Excited to follow along. Followed your Abandoned Mansion series as well and was amazed at the results!

Olivia de Havilland lived to 104 years old and just passed away in 2020! Pretty crazy that she lived on that property.

Man, if I lived close enough, I'd be down to help. This is such an amazing opportunity. Can't wait to see this place come back to life.

I am very happy you are restoring the ranch. It truly was a bit of paradise.

Love that you have a channel devoted to passion projects and that its working for you!

It’s amazing how successful and humble Matt and his family are, he is taking risk all for other peoples pleasure

So cool that you have the history. Unlike your house, you can see how this place was created, changed and even grew!

it was sooooooo cool to see the old pictures and how much time has changed the area

I love everything! I love the sound tracks! Thank you Matt!

Matt has the most valuable asset of all: confidence. With it, literally anything can be accomplished.

My boyfriend and I are watching this video together. We are hoping that by the time we are ready to get married that you’ll have this place up and running.❤

I'm really looking forward to seeing the process of bringing life back into this place. It's a shame that it was let go for so long, but if it wasn't, then we probably wouldn't be seeing this now. Good luck and maintain that passion for this journey!

Save some of that melted glass and other stuff you find! You may be able to incorporate it into the remodel! New with a little old/history! Like the glass at the bottom of the fountain or something?? Just a thought! Excited to see the growth of this project!!!

I’m only 5 min into this video and I’m so excited about this rebirth and redevelopment of this resort. It’s so amazingly sad to see how it was left to the elements like that and to see that the memories that were made there, will not be in vain. I’m so damn excited to see this series.

Matt needs to reach out to ex- employees who worked here to get a good idea of how it ran and what the guests truly liked about it

Wow... so crazy to see now! Glad you bought it. I used to work there when I was in high school. Would explore the caves and trails on the property. What a cool place!

The old lodge pics remind me of Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club. Not sure if y’all were ever members, but it’s a beautiful blend of manicured + natural outdoor spaces with those same kind of vintage rock and hardscapes. I think it could really look like that again or even better. The land in both places is so special and gorgeous.

Is anyone else besides me so pumped for this journey???

Once you've completed this, I'm bringing my girlfriend here. God knows I would love to ask her hand in marriage and have the ceremony someplace like this. While she is not as much of a nerd as me about abandoned places, this trip would mean the world to me. I'll watch every video you put out in the meantime Matthew, I really hope this place can be finished. Greetings from your neighbor in North Tx

Looking forward to the process of bringing this place back. You and the Demolitia got this. I suggest getting at least one pool going for you and your workers to survive the Texas heat. I could see using the burned down building as a follie and center of a lovely garden, lots of nooks for wedding photos. You have plenty of area to build a more modern lodge. And those firing ranges.

I'm so excited to to watch your journey. Absolutely loved this episode! Work your magic Matt!

"then and now". 😂 Such a nostalgic vibe in this video. Know we are all behind you as you go all in! Looking forward to part 1 of the Abandoned Resort! ❤

I cannot wait to see the journey! Beautiful pictures! I really hope at least one person from all those photos reaches out to you!! Maybe they can tell you more history and give you ideas!😊

A good job on the before and after photos. You got this, good luck!

Hey Matt, aging of wine or other alcohol (bourbon) occurs in the casks. Once bottled, the aging stops. So 20 years in the bottle means little.

It's wonderful to have some history. It's also a tragic shame that the main building burned down, it was beautiful. What would be great is to track down one of those brides, I bet the Demolitica and the power of the internet could make it happen. Man, this is going to be one hell of a ride!

I guarantee if you invite people to come and help clean out the buildings, and just offer them a place to pitch a tent and a free shirt, you will have it basically cleaned out and ready to start building in a week!

I remember watching a couple of your firearm videos way back in the day. This is the second episode I have watched of this abandoned ranch project you and your wife got going on. That place is got all kinds of potential. Keep up the quality content and I can't wait to see that.

Really great video on the resorts history 👍🏻 I’ll be watching as you get it done, followed the abandoned mansion from start to finish….

I have a couple of acres not far from there and I’ve driven by that place hundreds of times over the years. I’ve always wondered about it. I was extra thrilled with this episode. You’ve got your work cut out for you. There is nothing like the charm and beauty of the hill country though! Congrats and I can’t wait to see what you do with the place.

I started watching this channel with episode 11, i believe, of the abandoned mansion series. I immediately went back and watched the first 10 and have been here ever since. And i will be here to watch this series as well. Get er done Matt!

Good Luck ! Thank you for the sharing !

So beautiful!! Rebuild the overlook first so you will have a place to go for inspiration during the discouraging times!!