As you might know, I watch every episode every week. Your YT channel is one of my favorites. It has everything one could want. Positive family. Adult collaboration. Wonderful parenting. Landscaping. Gardening. Design. Building. Community. Culture. Great filming and editing, including plot, pacing, and character. All the while demonstrating honesty, love, cooperation, perseverance, foresight, intelligence, hardwork, play, gratitude and courage. I love how much you guys have accomplished. And in such a short time! Wow! I love getting to know your family. Wishing you continued blessings.
I found you all over a year ago, while suffering and healing from a hip injury...life has changed over this year and it has been hard to adjust to...but watching this episode makes me cry...but happy tears for your family with all the dear experiences with your children and the challenges and overcoming and blessings that have come your way....watching the growth and evolution of your homestead has been a blessing to me...thank you for sharing your journey with us.
A wonderful year you have had with John’s mum coming and then Tara’s parents coming as well and the two most memorable episodes ever were the 300 year old Olive Tree being planted in your turning circle and the bees coming to your farm. You are my most favourite couple on RU-vid with your two wonderful little boys and of course Obi your lovely dog. God Bless.❤️❤️❤️
Isn't it crazy how much it's all changed in 3 years? You guys are amazing. It's really great how you have integrated into the local community and support local workers to help out with your projects. Congratulations on being 3 years in. You should feel very proud of yourselves. I look forward to the years ahead ~ thank you for sharing your lives with us ❤
Love that photo of Crusoe on his bike and Saywer walking his little bare footed self along side his big brother!! How they have grown along with the projects on your farm!! Thank you Tara and John for sharing your entertaining and labor intensive journey with us!!!
What a wonderful recap of your years in Portugal. I’ve been watching from the beginning and have enjoyed every minute. Watching your boys grow is a joy to behold. Blessings on all, including your home❤
WE JUST LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!!! WE'RE THE SILENT WATCHERS , BUT WE NEVER MISS YOUR VIDEOS. JUST HAD TO COMMENT HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE ALL YOUR VERY HARD WORK IN MAKING, EDITING AND THE DRONE FOOTAGE,PLUS ALL THE RENOVATIONS. BEAUTUFUL.❤❤❤ IT GETS US MOTIVATED , EVEN THOUGH WE'RE OLDER.GIVES US PURPOSE IN DOING THINGS AND DESIRE.😊 YOUR THE BEST.
Ver a calçada torna esse piso mais português, como vocês sabem aproveitar toda a rusticidade dessa região. Só pessoas com a vossa sensibilidade podem criar grandes obras. Lindo registo de ruralidade parabéns adoro os vossos vídeos.
Omg love the smile and expression on Crusoe s face when he sees the new baby chick ,how sweet and wonderful! The shelves by the stairs is such a great idea,John did a fabulous job as allways! Tara yoh decorated it beautifully ,love tgst you used things that were left in the farm as well as items from thd UK etc ,do lovdly❤
Oh I forgot to mention the digger man he has the patience of Job and so sweet with Crusoe what a little bits dream. Sweet swayed eating things i would not try. And Joel ( spleen wrong I’m sure) what a blessing he has been. What knowledge for a young man. Y’all truly are a blessing to all who know or watch you. ❤
Hi Newbys It's wonderful to travel through the time lapse with you. Crusoe and Sawyer have grown so much. Can't wait until you start building your stone house.
What a special episode...You need to pat yourselves on the back for what you have achieved. I am continually amazed and enchanted at how brave you are..how you think big ...and how you just do it! As well as how you explore. What a wonderful way you are enabling Crusoe and Sawyer and making them so much a part of everything that you do. Lucky little boys, having you, Tara and John, as their parents. You are super stars.
Three wonderful, happy years combined with some sadness. Happiness when the bees a arrived and the sadness of the vineyard fires. Planting the more than amazing olive tree and the pool. It has been lovely watching Crusoe and Sawyer living and living their home. Looking forward to how the new house with be sited. I think the stones will be amazing! Onward!!!
What a great year!! You don’t even realize how much you’ve gotten accomplished until you put it in a video. It’s astonishing!! I’m looking forward to what’s coming this year😊
I forgot how much I enjoyed the cobbling! The olive tree in the roundabout is truly the crowning glory. I'm so proud of all the work you have done! I feel so invested in your property, and I'm not even there! 😅
So much effort, creativity, tenacity and energy. 😊. You're building a dream that will move forward to the generations that follow. What a privilege it is to join in on your journey. Thank you from Canada, Jojo
Nie ma słów ktore by mozna bylo powiedziec ❤ Jestescie wspaniałą i cudowną kochajacą się sie rodzinką. Ja do 7 kwietnia też mialam cudowną rodzinę, aż do momentu kiedy nasz jedyny syn zgina w wypadku, ale wiem ze i z Wami i z nami jest Pan Bog i daje nam siłę do dalszego życia. Niech Was Bog blogoslawi na dalsze lata życia. ❤🥰😘
Wait, whaaaaat…? Expansion?!!!! Can’t wait to see what that means 🤔🥳 So nice to see this year’s recap, the new driveway has just been the most gorgeous project! It was fun to hear the tap-tap-tap again, too!
Watching your journey as you transform an abandoned farm in Portugal over three years is truly remarkable. Your dedication, vision, and hard work in revitalizing the property reflect your commitment to creating something special from the ground up. The progress you’ve made is a testament to your perseverance and passion for this project. It’s inspiring to see how your dreams are taking shape and coming to life. And I am Floating Village Life
Wonderful episode !! The Newby homestead keeps growing and blossoming into the most beautiful place in all of Portugal ! This lovely inspiring family with the free spirited blond little boys has stolen all of our hearts and is our favorite family on you tube for sure ! ❤❤❤
There are no words to describe how wonderful this recap has been! Wow! It’s been delightful to relive all those moments with you. You’ve put so much effort and time into compiling this I don’t know how you had time for anything else! Spot on as the saying goes. Cheers from 🇨🇦
I started watching when you had just arrived at the farm. And I cannot believe it’s been 3 years! Maybe I’m weird, but I can’t help but feel like I’m proud of my friends in Portugal for all of their hard work and dedication. Truly inspiring!
We've been watching for about 6 months, and are only barely 6 months into our own journey. We have had ups and downs and setbacks, but watching your progress, your accomplishments, and your plans, consistently inspires us to keep going. This video showed us how much can be achieved in a year and is helping us stay the course to work towards our dream. Thank you for sharing this!
I've watched all of your videos since the beginning, and I am always astounded by how hard you work and how loving you are to your children. They are beautiful as are you and your farm. As a newcomer to Portugal, you have been part of my inspiration and journey here. Thank you. I can't wait to see what comes next for you!
Wow this episode has brought happy tears down my cheeks!! It is great to watch/share your dreams unfolding seeing the hard work you's have done to lay the foundations for your New home. I realised during this episode how much you's have helped me and how far I have come myself after breast cancer surgery August 23, while having my op the entire back of my own home was being knocked out having 5 RSJ'S to support the house as walls came down to extend for an open plan living, kitchen dining room. Discovering your TheNewbys Channel was a game changer for me it helped motivate/reassure me to get up and start doing the decorating and stuff during and after the building works finished, your lovely family/dog/parents and projects kept me occupied while recovering an waiting for radiotherapy. I so much enjoyed seeing your lovely boys involved /enjoying each project you's began I love the bee's and olive trees and wish you all well Portugal is a better country with you all living there!!
We have loved being able to share our dreams and projects with you Joan. We are so happy to hear that you love our channel and that we can inspire you to do something, please just know that we sending you lots of love and hugs as you navigate through your own journey ❤️❤️
This was completely enjoyable as we traveled through the amazing upgrades and accomplishments you have done. Watching the changes, seeing the boys growing like weeds and little obi joining the enchanted farm has been pure pleasure. You do an amazing job of editing and putting it all together with the perfect music choices too! You and Allie from Trent and Allie are so very professional and make each video a work of art.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🫶🫶👍👍
Oh my dears! I found this episode so very emotional. I love watching you all, and feel blessed to be witnessing your family making it's history. How amazing it is to have such a personal record for your beautiful boys to watch in years to come. XXX
Wow! So much accomplished at the Newbys homestead the past year! Love how you acknowledged all of your wonderful helpmates at the end. It takes a village! 🥰
From the beginning your family has captured my heart with your adventures, buying your property, children growing, finding Obie, the garden, your digital cookbook, and the amazing builds. I am 100% Team Newby!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
❤ I count the days in between videos and look forward to each one you are living the dream and and so happy you’re taking all of us on your journey been watching you since you showed up on the farm
First and foremost on your very long list of achievements is being stellar parents! And the amount of other stuff you’ve accomplished is staggering, considering the relatively short period of time you’ve done it all! And on top of all that, you’ve been an absolute joy to tag along with while you’ve been doing it all! Hugs and love to the five of you (can’t forget Obi) 😁👏🏻😆👍🏻🤗🥰😁
Its not until you see a compilation that you relies how much hard work is involved in a year. Dedication to each other and the boys it is apleasure to watch. thank you so much for providing such an interesting video.
I joined your journey when you had a newly born Sawyer & you were preparing to travel back the Portugal. The trials of no water & moving to an Air B & B. I love your family & being apart of your journey. I hope you have the approvals you need to start on the stone house soon. It was so good to watch the review of your projects on your property & anxious to see what is to come. Blessings! 💜👋🏻
What a wonderful look back...and ahead! Such a magical and beautiful homestead and family. Thank you for continuing to share both with us. I think the Light shines strong on your family. With love and warm wishes, Lauren ❤😊
It's incredible to look at how much you've achieved since you bought your farm, all whilst raising your beautiful boys.This recap episode has brought it all into super focus. Well done Tara and John! Can't wait to continue on with you as you journey forward. Much love and admiration x
Oh my GOODNESS! To see everything you have achieved in the last year (yes I've also been watching your vlogs every week since starting),what you have achieved is 'MONUMENTAL'!!!!! I WATCH avidly each episode and it is awe inspiring and cannot wait for your next vlogs. Well done NEWBYS!!!! ❤❤❤
Bonsoir John et Tara. Quel merveilleuse vidéo, que de vos souvenirs. Quel changement dans votre propriété, tout est merveilleux et magnifique. Crusoe et Sawyer sont des enfants adorables. La première fois que je vous ai vue, je suis tombé amoureuses de votre famille. Vous nous apporter de l’amour de la joie. Merci pour ces belles images. Bonne soirée à vous tous. Gros bisous de Maria et Paolo de France. 🥰🛠💖💖💖😘🥀🐝
I have watched every episode since you bought the farm and have enjoyed many laughs with you, but by far the best is 'the bee in the box'😂. Honestly, i laughed out loud, even the second time!! Thank you for all the fun and enjoyment shared by your beautiful family.
The transformation is absolutely gorgeous. I love it all!! ❤ What stands out to me is the new cobble road and circle with the new larger olive tree, and of course John's lawn, plants and flowers.❤❤ Also the flower box wall by the new renovation, with all the color of the flowers. This all makes your farm come to life. 🎉🎉❤❤❤
Fantastic Timelapse video! To anyone thinking of subscribing-please do!! They are by far the best Reno RU-vidrs! So much fun and the love that you can see in their eyes every week is a joy to behold! Thumbs 👍 up everyone! Thank you John and Tara for all of your hard work and hugs from California!
Wonderful. Good evening to the Newby's. I 'am little emotional. Ican't believe its 3 years already. You done so much. Thats why your farm looks so beautiful. Weldone. Lets go for the rest. John everytime I 'am build with you. Talk like you do, you are a genius. I love you my friends. I do learn alot from you Tara. God bless. Good night. I am 76 yrs old and still learning. ❤❤❤❤
I’ve been here since the beginning and always amazed at what is being accomplished here. What a blessing to be surrounded by so many good people! Can’t wait to see what’s next. ❤
Amazing recap! It was fun to relive the excitement and challenge of it all with you. The farm looks incredible!! You all have done so much work!! The boys have grown so much! Mario is so incredibly good to Crusoe. I think Mario will always have a special place in Crusoe's heart and vise versa. 😊
Neat platform ladder for fruit picking. Held our breath before as Terra stood on chair or house stool before. Your project is magnificent. Busy bees and ancient olive branches extended. John and boys are surely making the most of his happy place. Thanks for sharing your visions. Making magic 🪄
Thank you for taking us all along for the magnificent journey thus far - it's been such a joy to watch not only your dreams develop but to watch the young fellas Crusoe & Sawyer shine in the wonderful environment you are both giving them an amazing beginning to life and the wonders it brings - cannot wait for the next chapter cheers Debz from Oz
It has been a journey! Ups, downs, turn around, and still going! All in all it has been a glorious 3 years, at least I think so! The music today is spot on! ❤
You guys are just doing so well and from my home to your lovely home blessings with all that you have done. It's truly beautiful and you're going to be very happy in Portugal.
The bees and the Olive tree episodes were so rich. Just teeming with nature and new knowledge of same. I missed the episode of the landscape wall at the stone house. So nice to see how it came together. The visual the design is so amazing and the flowers - heaven. It's a joy to watch your work as well as your love.
Aww it was wonderful watching your progress over the last couple years. Your channel is always so fun and uplifting to watch. Great progress, hard work is paying off! Thanks Newbys!
Wow what a year it has been. Tara you are so brave to keep bees. John carry on with the stone house it is looking wonderful. To Crusoe and Sawyer keep shining bright and always explore.
For me as a long time watcher of this Vlog the one thing it does for me is remind me of my dad, every time i see John with a hammer and nails in hand i am reminded of him. He was a Builder/Carpender/Handyman like John, and he spent his life in countryside in rural New South Wales in Australia. John reminds me so much of him..........
HAPPY SUNNY SUNDAY NEWBY FAMILY, dear CLOSE friends Tara and John, been with you almost 3.5 years started when you were travelling in your 1st rebuilt van with Crusoe only a few weeks old to Scotland. WHAT A JOURNEY!!! With Safari travelling with you through your EXPLORING Europe, seeing the birth of Sawyer and soon after you moving into your Newby farm. WHAT A YEAR THIS HAS BEEN, AS JOHN SAID SPECTACULAR TO WATCH. Hardships for sure, hard work, lengthy at times but so rewarding when you look how far you have come and the successful accomplishments. THE GREATEST JOYS SEEING YOUR CRUSOE AND SAWYER GROWING AND ENJOYING YOUR ADVENTURE. 300 years old olive tree, bee keeping, chicks now hatching and who can forget your puppy Obi joining the fun. ENJOYING THE FRUITS OF YOUR LABOURS, THANK THE LORD YOU CAN DO ALL THESE THINGS. Waiting to see your finished Stone House and the next MAJOR project in your lives. Bravo👏👏👏👏👏 you must be very proud of yourselves and HAPPY. Cheers to another great year. Hugs and kisses to you and ALL your friends who helped you in this year's journey.🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰👱👶🐶🐣🌲🌅🏡🇵🇹💓
Wonderful look back at last year. Wait for year 4. So looking forward to the build of your forever home. Thank you for allowing us to look through a window of your life.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Such beautiful progress! Such a beautiful family xoxo I love watching the littles and how Sawyer looks up to his big brother with smiles and follows along!!!
Having watched you both from moving on to the farm the transformation is incredible and has been a absolute joy to watch may the blessings in the world be on you both 🏴
One word, uma simples palavra para defenir o que vocês estão a fazer, FANTÁSTICO, I only wish that you all live in peace and joy the rest of your life, thank you for choosing my, yous, country. ❤
Congratulations Tara and John on Three Wonderful Years living on your Farm and all that you have achieved. You have created a wonderful life for you and your Family in Northern Portugal. Best Country to live in. I am Three Years here in Northern Portugal by Sea. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I've been "in" from the beginning and have loved every episode. Thank you for sharing your lives so openly and honestly. I can't wait to see what the next 12 months bring.
John and Tara you both have done so much in year three and your home is becoming a beautiful serene paradise filled with love! I admire your parenting abilities and the love and respect you give to your precious boys. They are so special. I have had a passion for dogs since my childhood and they have played a huge part in my life. (Nineteen total so far). I was so happy to see that you got a puppy and that you picked a really good one! He has the perfect temperament for your family and your life style! Another great decision for your future! ❤
Thanks for this lovely compliment Lauren, we are just so thankful we get to share it all with you. We absolutely love Obi and can't imagine life without him ❤️❤️