Summer Days Renovating My Abandoned Shed in the Rainforest

I'm building a secret room in the loft! My dad had abandoned this shed years ago so now I'm restoring it into an art studio

We are sisters, Julia and Anastasia Vanderbyl. A few years ago, we began a journey to live a life in perfect harmony with nature. A life of caring for animals, growing fruit, planting trees, gardening, cooking, creating, building and learning to live with the land.
In this time, nature has taught us more than we could have ever imagined.

Our environmental films document the landscape, the lessons we’ve learnt and our work as regenerative farmers here on Bundjalung Country.

We live on the land of the Arakwal and Minjungbal People of the Bundjalung Nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Country we live on and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waters. We thank them for protecting this rainforest and its ecosystems since time immemorial.

Chapters:
0:00 Building a secret room in the loft
3:23 Learning lessons from my ancestors
5:55 Sketching by the river
7:44 Making some mistakes
8:50 Stormy skies and rainbows
10:04 Cooking apple pancakes
11:04 Finishing the secret room and cleaning
13:04 A tour of the art studio

[michaelhightower]

This is wonderful to see. And you deserve a standing ovation for your vision and determination to complete your quest. I really love how smart you are as a woman who does not see life's limitations, but convert them into opportunities. All of that and you remain the most Beautiful woman alive today. Thanks for keeping "Sweet boy" Clover, out of harms way. So cute him chasing his tail. Lol Congratulations on completing such an extraordinary storage room with a view. And I hope that Julia continues to recuperate from her illness. I love you all very much.❤️

[fiona]

SO VERY PROUD ❤ While watching one of my other favourite channels (Roaming wild Rosie) she was framing a new art piece for her cabin and as soon as she turned it around to show everyone, I was like no way that’s Julia’s ❤ Please watch the video she has some wonderful things to say about Julia’s art! Well done Julia ✌🏼💚💡

[gmccl]

From the metal-floor-joist framing you put in years ago, fast forward till today, you've done an amazing job Anastasia if not just out-right Awesome! Tell Mum and Julia hello and wishes to Julia to start feeling better! Thank you for all the hard work making the videos!

[michaeldemar]

Anastasia , you and Julia have created an amazing studio ! Hard work and learning new skills always shine through .What a lovely place in a beautiful setting. Hope Julia is feeling much better , we miss her too !

[coreyn]

I’m a man in my forties, you inspire me young lady! It’s amazing what unfolds when you don’t let random thoughts tell you what you can’t do. Thank you for being a great example for my 14 year old daughter. Your choice of words in your content is beautifully said, your creativity comes through the videos magnificently. Again thank you for making content tangible and engaging for our youth most specially our young girls. We’re letting them down as a society, I thank God for pockets on this earth that still harbor people like you and your great family. Your father is so proud of you girls! His girls! You have served your name proudly! Thank you.

[completedharma]

Anastasia, your patience and composure prove that your creative process ( from carpentry, farming, and sewing are all rewarding once accomplished ). Thank you for sharing your learning experiences.

[lint]

Such a lovely treat to see a video of yours on this early Saturday morning in the US. Tell Julia we are all wishing her the best and hope she is feeling better. I love what you have done there.

[JoshiNirdeshak]

You are inspirational. !!! Your statement "a complex project when broken down to simple 'projects' " is the way to go. Thank you again !!

[Mr.C]

As a Father of 2 Girls, let me say that im sure your Father is smiling Down on you Girls and Mom too you are so inspiring im proud, and sure your Father is also, well Done Ladies, 5 out of 5 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[davidrichardson]

Don't be afraid to make mistakes, they can be the best learning experience. You are doing a great job with your reno.

[Richard-mzqu]

You are such a lovely young lady, full of creativity and drive to pursue your dreams. I have followed your channel for a good while now. I wish you and your sister well.

[antono]

Your videos have been something to hang onto the last few winters for me here in the rainy south of sweden. Yesterday was atleast clear skies but mostly its just gray and rain. It can be beautiful too but sometimes a bit depressing. Thank you for giving me a glimpse of an abundance of life we dont even get here in the summers. Also have really enjoyed these building videos recently

[WillPembrokePhotography]

your videos are like poetry. It's so beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[ssgking]

you are WONDER WOMAN your amazing what you do thank you for the videos, ❤

[Pops-sd]

You have every right to be proud honey the place is shaping up so nice you've done such a great job thank you for another amazing video❤ I hope sis starts feeling better soon

[davidbouquot]

I live with six months of hard winter. Always so much enjoy your area, lifestyle and joy of being there. Thank you.

[bunnystar]

Congratulations Ana, a great achievement 👍😃 a big hug and blessings 🌹😖🙂

[arthurf.cleary]

Short for words, but large for spirtiuality . Always lovely to see what you want to share . You have a very positive inflouence .😊

[soulaliconsciousnessnow]

..spot on !! 💖💖 Realizing that creativity is through every action, for everything we have sprouts from the creative energy of life, expressed into physical reality..found even through what is labelled as "menial" but discarding the label and expressing the creativeness into it..beyond compartmentalizing and categorizing of what constitutes creativity and what has to only be seen as a job...creativity for its own sake is our first J.O.B....Joy Of Being...this opens the way for discoveries that would be overlooked if its "only a thing to do"...

[scottrobinson]

Greetings from the Cape, S. Africa. The van der Byl family is one of the oldest in the Cape, going back to the 17th Century. They have owned Fairfield Farm between Caledon and Napier for generations. KZN Province, where I lived for most of my live, also has a hot and humid summer climate, so I sympathise!