We bought an abandoned farm in Italy - One year progress 

" It's the kind of freedom we would like to see more of in the world." Perfectly said.

I love watching videos of people renovating and restoring old buildings. Yours is by far my favourite. You are carefully and considerately restoring whilst repurposing and recycling and embracing the history of the home. I can see the buildings slowly coming back to life with your care and hard work. Beautiful. It’s a big project but you are both the perfect people for this .

One of my favorite sayings is, “Nature does not hurry yet all is accomplished.” You are doing a wonderful job. Embrace change when the situation deserves it!

I find it hard to adequately express my admiration for you two. The skills you seek will come. You already have the most important thing you need, the love of what you are doing, the patience and determination to see it through and unshakable faith in your journey.

Possibilities and not certainties. A road you can feel under your feet. Very well said. I agree.

What workhorses this couple are! So much debris, wood, and vegetation to clear out. Hats off to them for the incredible feat they are accomplishing. I can’t wait to see what the result will be.

I don’t think either of you are naive or stupid. In fact, I think the complete opposite! This video was amazing to watch! The two of you have such talents that I could only wish to have. Thank you for sharing, and I look forward to more to come!

Hello guys, you have listened very carefully to what the house, the grounds, the outbuildings need. That sometimes will mean that we, viewers, don't see the logic behind it, yet. But you have achieved so incredibly much in a relatively short time. Its not about the result. Its about the road to the end result. You've treated us with artistically outstanding footage, the views from the drone are spectacular. Maybe try to create spaces for volunteers who want to work in the garden(s), help retiling some roofs, painting your repaired, restored shutters, or what pops up and has to be done in between. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Looking forward to each vlog

Congratulations on your anniversary 🏡.you’ve made such great progress and managed to share it with us in an interesting, visually glorious and very well considered way. Thank you for sharing and may all continue well 😊

PERFECTIONISTS at work - love this "let`s clean and organize it all so we can see what we have to work with" approach👍👍👍👍

Look how much you 2 have accomplished in a short little year... you've been absolutely amazing! 👏🏻🥰

This is wonderful; intuitive living at its finest!

The first year always has it's challenges but the both have done an incredible job with the tasks that you had. Thank you both for sharing your journey. Lastly....both of you should be very proud of your first year!

Love you both , honored you have chosen to share with us.

I truly love your way of handling this property with caution and respect for all its history. I have just come across your channel which offers so much more than „just a couple renovating abandoned buildings“… nice comments that are worth listening to, carefully chosen footage professionally provided kept me entertained. I can‘t wait to see more of it. Good luck for you both.

It’s nice to see this year summary of your careful work, carried out with contemplation and enjoyment of the moment as well as letting the future plans evolve.

Amazing adventure-thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to watch the unfolding of your journey.

When a 42 minute video leaves me wanting more I follow the journey. You’ve captured such gorgeous images and edited and narrated this so beautifully. I laughed and smiled so big at the bit when the electricity made an appearance. This was really something special to see over time, thank you for sharing.

Isis, they say the gifts of the Goddess are revealed a few breadcrumbs at a time. Keep trusting and following your feelings as they step by step reveal the path your vision is unfolding for you. Wonderful narration, lots of unseen by me footage, great recap and explanations. What a wonderful pair to bring back a sacred, right relationship to the land you are caretaking. We all thank you.

You have made an amazing start and I think you are approaching your new home and life in the right way. You need to experience living in a building in order to really decide what you want. Same with the grounds. Get to know your land. Whatever time it takes you will have an amazing home that you will have a strong bond with. You will know how it works and know when to address the constant issues that arise with any old property. It’s a never ending cycle, but the truth is that you don’t want the cycle to ever end. Homes and land are dynamic and ever changing. That’s why we fall so in love with them. Well done both of you.

Yes, I will, and thank you for the invitation. I love how open to possibility you both are, and how respectful of the history that is layered into this property while still bringing it up to clean, functional, and lovely spaces. Looking forward to seeing what comes next.

Hi Isis and Bertus, Of course we will be walking alongside and keeping sending you positive energy and thoughts. I have been following you since day one and am just amazed by how much you have been accomplishing already. In truth, whilst I saw just as you did that this property was a true hidden gem, I must confess I was afraid it would rapidly overwhelm you. With hindsight I think you took precisely the only correct approach as DIYers that I would summarise as follow : - Make rapidly a small part liveable enough to stop throwing money on renting a nearby place. - move in to listen to the story the buildings, landscape, climate, people are telling you whilst you start renovating. - If you’re DIYers and haven’t got a fortune to throw at the renovation, tackle it bit by bit ensuring little victories here and there so as never to never be overwhelmed or discouraged. - Whilst having a rough vision of the end goal, be ready to see it evolve as you learn, discover and feel the place, and define sub plans that are getting you there one step at the time. - Be prepared to be disturbed in these plans by urgencies you didn’t forecast and tackle them whenever not fixing them now is going to mean even more work and expenses later. - Most importantly, ENJOY the process and celebrate each step when accomplished. I think you both demonstrated this in a magistral way, with a sense of humour, amazing modesty and an interesting attention to preserve, re-use, re-purpose that not only honour you but will add to the character and soul of this stunning property. We can’t wait to see where year two will bring you and are sending you our congratulations for all what you accomplished already and our thoughts and rays of positivity for the hat,sunny summer ahead. Cheers! To life, friendships and to those who dare !!! Bestest’ Pierre

Wat een fantastisch project. Het is veel, maar stap voor stap wordt het groots. Ik bewonder de rust en concentratie waar jullie ook de bestaande deuren, gebouwen etc. restaureren. Veel gedaan in de afgelopen 52 weken. Ik volg het met plezier. Na meerdere grote verbouwingen in mijn leven.

Beautiful video - thank you!

It is amazing how far you two have come in a year, six months really. You have turned it into a real home and that is not easy with such a large place. I have seen all your episodes and my favorite thing is how you save, repair and reuse items, but also know when stuff is useless to you and needs to go to make space for real life. Your organizational skills are top notch. My husband and I have remodeled eight houses in our 50 year marriage. We have a motto "take out anything that isn't a nice house." We also frequently say "let's play the game" which we call "shuffling $hit". I wish I had a nickel for every time I've had a temporary kitchen in a bedroom and washed dishes in a bathtub. I look forward to your second year, it might sometimes seem like you are getting nowhere but luckily you have these videos to show your amazing progress.

Siete delle forze della natura, avete fatto,, costruito, riparato, eliminato; pulito veramente un sacco di cose. In questo video ho ripercorso con voi il vostro primo anno qui in Italia. Adesso è arrivato il momento di mettere al fresco una buona bottiglia di moscato e accompagnarlo con degli ottimi baci di dama o amaretti. Bravi. É sempre un gran piacere accompagnarvi anche se solo virtualmente, in questo vostro meraviglioso viaggio. ❤❤❤

Thank you both loving every moment of your journey!

“It’s what feeds our souls.” Bravo!😊

Well said Isis, I embraced your path 50 years ago and I'm still evolving with nature and spirit. Congratulations to you and Bertus for all you've achieved this past year, I have learnt new skills and been in awe in every one of them.

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I watched a couple of your episodes this past spring and soon went through a weekend of binge-watching your shows😍 I wait in anticipation for every Sunday to arrive with a new episode. You should both be so proud of yourselves for the loving work you put into everything you do. I can only imagine that working at this day by day, you maybe don't notice the progress as much. Was it satisfying to create this compilation episode to show how much you have done? Love your channel Isis and Bertis. Thanks for creating it!🤩

I had forgotten how beautiful the glass turned out in the door , it’s just perfect. You guys have come along way ….Velutto as well..bless you both….see you next week…❤

Loved watching your progress - its been amazing and you are both very talented and respectful artists in your renovation. Whats impressed me most is that you seem to enjoy the process and savour the journey rather than rush forward and not enjoy the moment as a lot of renovations on YT do. Plus you both have huge hearts as the cat project demonstrates - all the best from now on - I'll always be following...

You two are fantastic, I love watching the renovation and your skills. Kudos for following your own path. Great recap video.

I have been following you for a year now and found your recap of the year so inspiring. Your journey and process is refreshing. Your example has helped my husband and I set the pace for our restoration story. Making it one of discovery instead of drudgery. We refuse to be pushed out of our rhythm by external pressures and expectations. Your place looks happy and alive. Grateful

Adoro a vossa tranquilidade, habilidade e organização 👏👏 parabéns.

This video was beautiful. Trust your heart and your feelings. One day at a time. I’m sure that you’re in the right path. ♥️🇵🇷

WHAT a Property! & what a team!!! Congratulations ! It takes the Dutch to set the bar on methodical organizing. A lot of U tube renovations sold take a leaf. Look forward to yr progress. WELL DONE!

Already so much done, good job guys!

As an Italian born living in Australia, you guys are unbelievably amazing. Buona fortuna on your journey, I am keen to see your progress. 🇮🇹🙌🇳🇱

So nice to hear you explain your past year, I appreciated your explanation at the end too. You are creating your path one day at a time, how refreshing.

It's been a pleasure to watch your project unfold and I look forward to whatever you have to offer your subscribers.

We have a 100 years old piece of history in United States for the last 10 years. I’ve never felt like an owner of the property but rather like a ground keeper and a curator at the museum. I’m here to “serve” the house and its needs and not to “impose” my rigid plans and visions Looking at you I reminisce about our journey Work Work Work And a few moments of a breathtaking joy to keep us going ❤🙏 wishing you all the best!!!

Ik vind het prachtig om te zien, dat jullie toch nog veel meubels een nieuwe kans geven. Ze hebben zoveel charme. Ik kijk uit naar jullie volgende project. Wat een mooie omgeving. En als klap op de vuurpijl een huisdier!

Hello from Flemington, NJ! I've been following your journey since the beginning, and I can imagine how proud you must be of the incredible progress over the last year! Watching your dream come true inspires me to believe that my own dreams are possible with perseverance, planning, and hard work. There's a peacefulness to your videos that's so calming, and I love the beautiful scenery and learning the Latin names of the plants and animals. Your thoughtful approach to renovation, getting to know every inch of the place without changing its essence, is truly inspiring. The way you and your partner work together, respecting each other's individuality, is something special. I'm also amazed by how creatively you repurpose materials around the house. Thank you for sharing your journey and inspiring so many of us! Can’t wait for Velluto to join your outdoor dinners 🐈‍⬛

Thanks for posting and sharing this lovely recap. Very nice drone footage of the buildings, property, and terrain in winter.

Nice to know the Cat Distribution System is alive in Italy. You have been truly blessed. Kitty will be a loyal friend and a great mouser. I hope to see more of him in future videos. Good luck with your renovations, stay safe and healthy, and most of all, enjoy your work, each other, your friends, and your accomplishments.

And it's a kind of freedom we'd like to see more in the world the freedom to follow the road this was lovely to watch, I was transported there and wished I was actually there to help you. I admire your work ethic and your dedication.

How is nobody mentioned Bertus' fantastic hats, heavy style right there lad 😮‍💨😮‍💨

Enjoyed watching this immensely! My husband and I have done many similar projects in our 44 years together! I love and miss having a project and dream to work together towards ❤

The words you've found towads the end spoke from my soul. Thank you

I just watched this video and I am hooked. Thank you so much for sharing your journey.

Congratulations. My heart with you both. Blessings 🙏💖

Amazing recap! Well worth watching. You have every reason to be mighty proud. And I really love your attitude. Just let it unfold. It is your project, nobody elses. To happy many next years!!

What you're doing isn't crazy, it's amazing. It's taking control of the direction of your life and just going with it and doing something unique and throwing all the stuff away that keeps us worried and controlled. When my husband and I were about your ages, we bought a run down farm. The house, built in 1860 (which is old for California), had been abandoned for 30 years and was a mess. There was another house falling down, with three walls left. We spent several years renovating and removing decades of debris and brush.

Thank you for sharing your journey and for breathing new life into your project...Congratulations, it is clearly a labor of love, sweat and some tears....and plenty of joy for each accomplishment, one step at a time....❤

You have accomplished a lot in one year and everything looks pretty good. I’ll be looking forward to see the rest of your renovation. Stay well until your next video.

I'm watching your journey right now, all I can say is this is an incredible project. I wish you every happiness in your stunning new home! Rob

Simply beautiful. So happy for you both! I look forward to following your journey. I don’t normally follow people on these kinds of channels, i do enjoy occasionally the videos, but something about your vision and how you are walking this out just tugged on my heart. Thank you for sharing.

What a lovely treat that this popped up in my feed. Quite a "walk" you are on. Thank you for the effort you are embarking on and thank you for sharing the journey. My soul has been nourished.

Very inspiring!! I love what you’ve done and how you’ve done it and that you adjust as needed. Good luck and congratulations on what you have accomplished so far.

Prachtig overzicht van de afgelopen tijd. Veel plezier de komende tijd

Thanks for taking the effort to make a video like this and sharing. Scope of the project is big and exciting. Looking forward to catch the season 2

Incredibly calming. Just what I needed today, thanks!

Excellent compilation, very good idea. Good luck, please convey my respects to Velluto.

Congratulations, so much achieved already. Looking forward to the next year :o)

Amazing! Really admire what you two have achieved, looking forward to the updates.

I love your imperfect progress

I only started watching your channel a couple of days ago, but I already love everything about it!

Thank you for sharing your experience, it inspires!!

beautifully made! very lovely narrating, i really enjoyed watching this!

Love the way you did the bathroom. God bless you all.

Thanks for sharing your lovely place , I'm looking forward to the future.

Bravo. You guys are doing something meaningful. Thanks for sharing the process with us.

What a wonderful thing to do! Bravissimo!

Beautifully filmed and narrated - what a beautiful place and you are doing it right - what an amazing impact you've both already had at breathing life back into those wonderful old buildings - I'll look forward to the next stage -

What an incredible video. The amount of work so far put into this home is truly unbelievable. I am so happy to see the reuse of other items instead of having to run out and buy everything fresh and new. God bless both of you. I look forward to more videos obviously when you can. It’s such an enjoyment and relaxing moment with just enough information to see. U2 are incredibly strong and powerful people to be able to do the majority of work yourself. Just unbelievable what you’ve been able to accomplish in a year I hope you live a very happy healthy lifetime in this home. You truly have brought it back to life.

Wow, what a power couple you are! What a thrill to learn new skills and being able to step back and know you did it. Bravo and all the best for the journey ahead!

Truly inspirational! A lovely recap of the incredible amount of work you have put in to date.

It was a joy watching your gentle and caring renewing of your beautiful property, and will definately be following along behind you!❤

What a beautiful journey! You’re doing great, following the rhythm of the area, feeling what this space needs! 🤎

I loved your story. My husband and I watched the two of you work together like a beautiful dance. We have done many of the tasks that you are doing in our lives. We are in our seventies now but we remember how worth it was. The two of you are so industrious it made us happy watch your accomplishments.

Great team work on the renovation, and remodel. Thank you for sharing.

What a beautiful property! I love everything that you have done so far and I agree with your plans for the future. I’m excited to watch your progress.

Greetings from Kansas City! Wow!What an incredible project and adventure! I'm completely blown away by your vision. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work.

Beautiful and thoughtful, thank you.

Amazing! Looking forward to seeing how the future unfolds with this property❤️

Loved the video, the calm and inspiring working on this beautiful estate. Thanks for sharing.

amazing!!! thank you for sharing!

Beautiful Gby both ty for sharing your journey praying Gods strength peace joy in your renovation journey.

So thankful that you are sharing your journey. We who watch are living vicariously through you! Thank you and may God bless all your endeavors! ♥️👩‍🌾♥️

Just amazing! I applaud you! Can’t wait to see more.

Great story. Glad RU-vid recommended your video...and 700K views in one week is impressive! Looking forward to binge watching your older videos and seeing what the future holds. Thanks for sharing your story.

Loved watching this. You’re doing a fantastic job! Can’t wait to see more!

Hello this is the first time I saw this you tube channel. Thank you for showing this old house 🏠 in Italy. 😊 I like it.

The way you film is so relaxing and different from any other channel I have ever seen and I really enjoy it. And you two are absolute workhorses! Amazing progress.

Hello guys, very thrilled to see and to follow this project over the years to come. Buona fortuna e forza!

Love you're story & who needs a plan anyway, live you're life & enjoy creating a lovely Home with stunning surroundings. I'm really looking forward to future updates...

Simply great, your story is inspiring all of us likeminded friends.

You made me cry. This is so beautiful ❤

We stumbled across your videos tonight and watched 5 more. This property you purchased is gorgeous. We live in the USA in Florida. We can’t wait until your next update on the home part. It is beautiful there and we love Italy ❤