ONE YEAR | Renovating Two Stone Cabins in the Italian Alps

I'm one year in building a homestead in these two stone barns at this plot of land in the mountains in Piedmont, Italy. The first months I focused on the electricity, water connection and creating comfortable space to live on the land, whilst I was waiting for the building permit.

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[neutechnica]

I say this to everyone but especially young men. This is how you accomplish things big or small. This is how you create as opposed to just day dreaming. One day at a time, dealing with challenges as they come up, resting when you're tired or frustrated but not giving up, and getting help, not if, but when you can't do it alone. Kudos on the build.

[buffybutler]

Your video brought my mom, peace and joy during her last months after battling cancer for 7 1/2 years. She would turn it on and keep it in the background, and then we would rewind it and sit and watch it. This month is the one year anniversary of her death and your video randomly started playing on my account today. I was watching a video about living in Washington state. So I thought I should say thank you for documenting your journey and unknowingly bringing my mom peace and happiness in the midst of so much pain. Much love to you and yours.

[martynhicks]

The snow, the autumn leaves, the views, the crane, the bread, the tent, the cabin, the tent, the table, the roof, the spring, the summer, the friends...Thank you for the journey, its a joy to watch.

[Rubbernecker]

I'm absolutely speechless. I just spent 3 hours mesmerized by this video. It would take me another 3 hours to articulate why this video is so incredible.

[VRF_]

This deserves to be in Netflix or even better... in the Movie Theatre! The quality, the detail, everything! Every single episode is so satisfying to watch.

[RD-qlff]

I always felt that when the student is ready, the teacher will come. You have taught me patients, perfection, great attitude and it’s all good. It only took me 73 years to be ready.
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[AlexCreationsTube]

I live few kilometers from that place! So close to my hometown! This is the point of view our valleys deserve to shine a bit more across the world! Thank you Martijn for your journey, thanks for you images and imaginations, too! Thank you all for watching and appreciating our astonishing nature. Greetings from Italy and from our northern valleys!

[patriciamasterson]

Watching you is food for my soul. I have grandsons about your age. I’m over 80. Loving your project. You have made great progress and you must feel good about yourself and your project. Beautiful land. I’m in USA. California. Peace to you…✨🙏🌞

[tacoschaafsma]

In a world in turmoil where everything seems to be only going faster and faster, following Martijn is so relaxing and satisfying. Happy to support you Martijn. Thank you….

[lucascooley]

This deserves some kind of award. It inspires people in so many ways; filmography, carpentry, craftsmanship, naturalism. It's just so encouraging.

[Flameseeker]

Probably one of the best things I've ever seen on YouTube. The amount of work that went into both the cabins and the video is astounding.

[iJSabelle]

I just found your channel. I'm a caregiver of a 95 yr old lady here in America. We are both fascinated with what you're doing. Be safe!

[agatalerch]

It's been visual meditation for me. So soothing, pensive, and beautifully shot. A sheer pleasure to be a witness to this magic. Thank you so much, Martijn for enriching my life. Warmest regards from Canada.

[MyPathtoSimpleLiving]

Three hours of total bliss. Thank you, Martijn. 🙏💕🍂

[kimberleybrown]

Here and in spirit along with you from the first bike trip. The slow nature of the work, the notice of detail, the quiet tranquility.... like a healing balm to (apparently) a great deal of people, and I am among them. Thank you. Bless you!

[evilroyslade]

Brilliant, Amazing, Captivating, Spectacular, and motivating. Could not stop watching.

[Novi]

You are a part of me, part of all of your viewers. I smell the caffe, I fell the wind, and I see as you your beautiful views of mountains. All the best for the next years Martijn, you inspired me for beeing a better me!

[janetarnold]

I’d forgotten he lived in the cabin last winter, except for the holiday trip to Holland. This winter will be more comfortable for him. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this channel. So impressed with how he preserves with doing what need to be done. Classic Zen of chop wood - carry water. Very inspiring. 👏

[zeeah]

Can't believe I've been watching this for three hours completely mesmerised and not once felt like skipping ahead. What an incredible experience!

[adsal]

What makes this so special is that it’s not a television renovation with a cast of thousands but one man with a dream and achieving it with hard work, dedication and vision. Outstanding 😊