LIFE IN A HISTORIC COUNTRY FARMHOUSE IN TUSCANY, ITALY (Renovating A Ruin Part 3)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Buongiorno! This episode I interview the caretaker of the farm where we're renovating the chicken coop and turning it into a little rustic one-bedroom apartment. Egisto has lived on this hill in Tuscany for 81 years and has much to teach me about the history of the farm and the old-fashioned way of life in the countryside in Italy. Spring is almost here so I tried to film the flowering trees and plants that are now in bloom. I believe it is respectful to think about a place's history before starting a renovation or construction project so this is a little tribute to the bygone era and the dolce vita that is slowly disappearing from villas and country farmhouses across Italy. You can find many more videos on my channel about how I learned Italian and moved to Italy. Making these episodes alone is very time consuming and expensive and if you would like to support my work, you can find my Patreon page here:
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Thank you so much for watching. The music in the intro is ‘Fantastica’ from 1958 performed by Nicola Arigliano. While I know many people love the ‘renovation’ part, I also want to create a community here who believe in researching a place’s history and cultivating a sensitivity to what has come before us. Hope you like it. 😊🙏
Hello from Sydney! I can smell Spring in Tuscany & baking at the window of the chicken coup. What a great work you have done with telling the story Kylie. Your work gets more amazing every time 👏👏
Thank you, Kylie, what a wonderful romantic video, full of love and potential, perfect inspiration for me on my 73rd birthday, today! with much appreciation and love from sunny Florida!
Kylie: Like it ? No...Love it! Every detailed element of your films, rich in every way, so soothing yet exciting. Now I’m late for my Drs appointment but I was not able to ignore the notification... at least my blood pressure is calmed now 🤣 Thank you for all you share with us. ❤️ Fan From Florida 🌴
Hi Kylie Tc from Uk Friday Goshh Loved all three parts Brilliant great Quality Yiurs Stands out big time love It bestieessss Hugs too Tc UK XXX
Aaaagh a bit more escapism from this mad, crazy world! Love it, love it. Thank you Kylie. Everything I love!
Your travelogue is enchanting, I feel though your sensitivity and humility sharing your personal experiences and human stories for us is the thing that keeps me returning every week. Your stories aren’t just ‘insta-glam’ perfect but instead are dear and intimate and so full of care and humanity. You are so inspiring to me, thank you 🙏❤️
Its so nice to see Guido in the videos a lot more, you two make a great team! Haha late for mass, the story of my life 😅 Yay, team stones all the way...where there is a will, there is a way 😊. It's going to be so beautiful. "Don't lock me in" 😂😂😂 this made me laugh so much. ❤️🇬🇧
Thank you! Yes, really no excuse when the church is that close! 😂
Happy you go to mass.
Kylie, I feel so happy for you🌺🎵🎻🎶🌹🍀 live your dream to the fullest. God bless you all🍀😊❤️🌺🎶🎵🎻
Kylie, This episode really brought back the memories for me of my grandparents, who were farmers in Greece; the way Egisto was explaining this history and life of the farm reminded me of my own stories from my grandfather. I am saddened to hear of the pain and suffering the farm went through during the war, all of Europe suffered. I saw so many parallels with my family as we come from a farming village too, to hear of the farm’s partisan history; reminded me of my village’s own partisan history, it’s such a tragedy. I hope to see more historical profiles, I love history and seeing this episode was so wonderful.
I have five months of videos to catch up on ! I adore you and your cinima 💕
Wow what an amazing interview, Kylie! Such a horrible piece of history and wild to think that first hand conversations like this will cease to exist at some point in the near future.
Kylie you are living in such a beautiful place and you two make a beautiful couple together. However I don't like when people put a pressure on you two by asking about the marriage and a possible babies. You have a plenty of time to do both. 😁😘😘😘
Thank you Julia. How sweet you are.
Or none, if she wishes so...
@@lola.lola11.11 I wouldn't recommend any woman not to have children; there's nothing worse than dying alone...
Piu bello!😍 I like this episode so much
Thank you. lovely
When I visited Assisi a few years ago I admired and loved the old ceilings in many of the buildings there, both the museum or the restaurants etc which were made in historical buildings. I don't know what those design of ceilings are called but they rise up in a dome shape and are made with many bricks? Maybe similar in your stable/barn or any wine cellar? The Italian architecture is very special and can understand the strict planning regulations to enable retaining this type of historical architecture.
A lovely property...a lovely home. I thought the buildings were older than the 30's...but I guess they were designed to look as if they have always been there. The father of a former boy friend was a partisan that fought near the Swiss border...he and others used guerilla tactics to thwart the Nazi's.
I feel a Tuscan wedding coming soon.. 😉
One of the most brilliant real-life interviews I've seen in a very long time. Egisto is a gem. What a beautiful man. Thank you for your work, Kylie.
Thank you with all my heart. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I'm fascinated by this time period and you have a first hand account, however brutal, with someone who lived it. Those moments and stories live on due to interviews like this. Thank you!
I forwarded the link to your video to Angela Petch who is an author who writes about the resistenza and gli partigiani in her books- The Tuscan Girl, the Tuscan Secret, etc... I was captivated by Egisto's story and knew she would be too.
@@ginadepompei7324 We have very brutal times now, and on a greater scale. The deaths will come.
On the other hand, Technology has allowed Guido and Kylie to meet each other and, hopefully, to keep preserving all that beauty.
I’m late to the party. I had no idea they met online!
@@AndYourLittleDog Neither did I
How do you know that they did? She never said that. :)
@@AndYourLittleDog actually we met the old-fashioned way through friends in Florence but it’s true that this channel and my whole work online allows me to share stories about preserving culture and beauty with hundreds of thousands around the world. 🥰
@@Dawn-bl8ze I meant Technology in general; obviously I don't know how they really met.
Gee Egisto doesn’t look 81 and is so spritely.
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I love to hear the stories about the history of that beautiful estate.
Glad you like them, Heidi!
Listening to Egisto, brought me back to the years when my father told me similar stories from his homeland in Greece (sadly he has passed) and I have to admit I am quite emotional. It's vital that we persevere to maintain and preserve all that was, to be able to not only talk about history but see it, feel it, living and thriving and showing us the road they had paved, for us to walk on today!
Many regards and the warmest hugs to the amazing Egisto, and a million thank yous to you Kylie! Sometimes I need to thank technology...without it, we wouldn't be able to enjoy THIS!!! xxx
So true! Sometimes technology aids us in feeling closer and more emotionally connected. How beautiful that you have memories of your father sharing these stories. My Greek grandfather has long left this world and I wish I had more memories of his stories.
Beautifully said 🙏🏻🤗☀️
@@KylieFlavell Hi Kylie!! You have a Greek follower . Me. Always happy to share the culture the stories and the beauty of the Greek countryside with you. Sharing nostalgia.
@@elenitheodorou501Greeks and Italians are very like: as you say "Una
faccia - una razza!"
"A Generation who ignores History has No Past/No Future"~unknown. Inspiring segment not just Beauty of Family Farm but History we must remember. Egisto Amazing ....also did not realize Chicken Coop total tear down 1st and Rebuild.
I didn’t realize they had to take them down to level it all out. Yikes, now I see why he didn’t want to use it. 😅
He’s like a water witch
Holy cow, he’s 81?? He looks like he’s in his 60’s!! Dang!!! I bet it’s his calm nature!!
Wow, the history of that place and what he saw with his own eyes. Eek
I just love people like Egisto. My father is 80 and still works on his farm everyday. Like Egisto, he can out work most people 1/3 his age. For all we have gained with our machines, we have lost something too.😪🐝❤
It is amazing how strong they are in the background... we don’t hear much about these types, yet somehow I feel the effects they have in the community is amazing ☀️
Yes, very true
I would have never expected him to be 81! What a true gem he is!
When it comes to being happy, there's no right or wrong. It's just a battle between your happiness & THEIR JUDGMENT.
Kylie, great work! I feel like I’m watching a Netflix series with a cliff hanger every week - chomping at the bit for the next episode!!
How lovely that Egisto is able to give you first hand accounts of the history of this estate! I can not believe the man is 81 years old and still doing the work he is doing - God bless him!
The countryside is gorgeous, you and Guido are gorgeous together as well. I feel like your happiness is palpable - thank you for sharing 🙏
❤️ Donna
Ohhh thank you! This is such high praise and I truly feel motivated by your words.
You have such a talent for taking your viewers on an emotional trip. This episode was filled with the whole scala, from the small joys to the horrors of war. I find it a true blessing for my mental health.
This means so much to me. Thank you Dennis!! 😊😊😊😊😊
Yes! It is so helpful to see the bigger picture of things or places... an entire century ... makes one take a deep breath and relax a bit into this moment ✨
Wow Kylie, this video, apart from beatiful, is a first class Documentary movie. I don't know why you are not working on big international TV productions, seriously.
That’s very kind of you. Thank you.
@@KylieFlavell I think at first I wanted that kind of big success for you but now I prefer what you have created..a life rich with experience and sharing these beautiful films with us. They are short documentaries recording the beauty and culture of Italy combined with your natural talent and aesthetic. I want you to continue this adventure with love and stay connected with us, your tribe. Very selfish of me but if you were my daughter I would feel the same. What you have now is success.
You are clearly truly enchanted by the passing of time, this is the marking of a true historian and esthetic culturalist . . .I predict you will do great things in Italy and many around the world will become familiar with your work. This channel has become a documentation of cultural rural Italy. So special.
What a heartfelt comment. Thank you so much.
@@KylieFlavell You are so welcome 🍇
PERFECTLY SAID !!!
Saving this to watch this evening, but wanted to drop by and share my excitement !!! a true highlight of my week. thank you, kylie xx
Ohhhh how sweet you are!!! 💗💗💗
It's unbelievable how much quality content you put out for everyone every single week. You've not only been blessed with keen and appreciative eyes, but also such a kind, enthusiastic soul who just LOVES life. The way you capture what's like being human is unlike anything I've ever seen. And what's more, it's so satisfying to see that you genuinely enjoy what you do. I do wish to have the courage to live like you do someday. I hope you know that you've been such an inspiration for me, and during the darkest days of my life, I'd listen to the gratitude in your voice and see the happiness in your eyes, and say, "You can get through this. Just hold on." And of course, the beauty of Tuscany you capture perfectly every time also helps A LOT. Been DREAMING of Italy for years. You make me cry a lot! But happy tears, of course. Thank you for everything you do. Sending love from the Philippines.
Oh my gosh. Now you make ME cry. I can’t adequately tell you how much this means to me. Thank you for inspiring me to throw myself into next week’s episode. Sending you so much love from Italy.
I was saddened, because I remembered what my Grandfather Giuseppe told me, as he fled from concentration camp. He and other Italians fled by foot for many months and over night. I am glad that he made it and could embrace his wife and his first daughter, my aunt Rosa 🌹
My grandmother didn’t recognized my grandfather. He weighed only 47 kg (180cm). Thank God he succeeded!
What a touching story !!
There are so many millions things to say in this world !!
You really touched my heart.
Like your grandfather made it, my greatgrandfather did not. He traveled to Italy looking for a better future, while his wife and children waited for him for more than 10 years.
Trough the diary of a priest at the Vatican, we found out (37 years ago) that he died in Rome the 1st. of January of 1899.
Best regards from a Colombian in Miami.
@@mariamargaritagarcia8049 darling thank you for sharing your sad story. May God bless your beautiful heart and your family 🤗 a big hug from Zurich 🇨🇭
I can’t believe he’s 81! That’s so amazing!
Isn’t it?! 😄
gotta keep moving :P that's the key I think? haha at least that what's my dad says!
@@GoodDaysandBeyond that is so true. My neighbor (80 years old so a year younger) for at least once a week he goes for a run varying from 10-15 miles. His goal in 2020 was running another half a marathon but due to covid they were all postponed. So in december he ran 3 halve marathons by himself. So crazy I hope I can do it too when I am 80
I am already living in Tuscany, but seeing my country with other eyes makes me feel even more grateful to be born in a amazing place like this.
I loved this video.
Good luck with your dreams, beautiful lady ❤️🍀
So lucky to live in that part of the world !!!
Loved this! And Egisto!!! Can you do a tour of the comune? Their markets, the people, the neighbourhoods, the roads? Just to make us travel with our minds? Congratulations on another lovely video!
I will try! Thank you!
Yes, that's a good idea.
This is one of the best videos I've seen!
Beautifully done!
...and especially appreciate the Italian and English sups!
My partner and I are currently restoring a townhouse in Abruzzo and completely understand your passion !
Many, many thanks!
You’re welcome! So nice that you appreciate it all!
How did meet you boyfriend Kyle..I loved hearing these stories
I guess one day soon I’ll share that...
You running in the morning surrounded by this magical landscape, you and Guido dancing, so beautiful, it makes me smile 😊 What a great episode Kylie, the history of the place, Egisto's smile, I can't believe he is 81 years old! It must be the red wine!!
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hard work i guess
This is as close I will come to Tuscany Italy, my gosh the beauty of it so much to take in. So beautiful is the Estate and rich with history and love of the people who take care of it. I can't wait to see further stories and the completion of your Chicken coop/ Apartment .
Thank you! 🇮🇹♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Never say never , you may one day
Don’t say that, you’ll go someday❤️
@@Natasha-oz6ik I will try to keep the thought that I may someday. :)
@@7ofthem Thank you I will keep the thought that maybe one day I shall.
Loved every minute of your masterpiece Kylie! You and Guido dancing was amazingly beautiful ! Grazie mille, Davide!
The story he told of what happened during the war gave me goosebumps. Amazing storyteller and what history! Reminds me of my family's farm and history during the war in Poland.
When I saw this pop up, I couldn't wait until this evening and put work on hold to enjoy 27mins of bliss. As a fellow Aussie who lives abroad ( UK) I know what is is like to love two countries.
Ah yes the expat heart-pull is real. 🥰
To me you are amongst the most authentic, complete and beautiful women anywhere. That gent did good things in past lives to have your company. Hope you read this 🙃🙃
This is truly beautiful. Thank you!
What a wonderful video! Sending warm greetings to Egisto and hope to see more of him in the future. What aa treasure he is! XX
I am studying a degree in conservation of architecture at Cambridge and the stories behind these places are so integral to any changes we make, and it's amazing to see the work you are doing here! How lovely to sit surrounded by the stones and all that history watching the fire and the beautiful view once it is built! Thank you for sharing with us xx
Love your approach on life and how much of a romantic you are. Glad to be watching your progress on transforming this ruin into a treasure. I love all your videos!!
Thank you lovely Gloria!!!
Yesss! So excited for the stones, huge smile on my face. Thank you for sharing the history of the farm. Egisto seems like such a sweet soul. Love his storytelling❤️
Yes! He is SUCH a sweet soul! And I’m happy you share my excitement about the stones. 😊
Fascinating - thank you, Kylie - beautifully conceived, filmed, and edited as always! Documenting Egisto's memories has taken you to a new level. I live in France now, and they are still trying to come to terms with what happened during the Nazi occupation in the last war. Like Italy, this southern region - under the Vichy régime - sided with the invaders. Just two years ago in our next commune they erected a little engraved stone monument on the verge of a track outside the village. It commemorates (after so many years) a 14 year old boy who was thought to be a 'collabarateur', helping the local Résistance by carrying messages They took him there and shot him, dead. It is very poignant . . . we must never forget.
Omg . Some content that speaks to my heart ❤️ . My dreams are to live in Italy and do exactly what your doing . My parents were born in aburzzo region . I am working on a farm in Utah and gearing up for farm life in italy . Many thanks for your passion and hard work . I am a fan for life ... Grazie !
So very kind!!!!
l'abruzzo è cosi bello
Simply, beautifully done!! So Italian, so authentic, highly artistic!! Stupenda!!
Well said !!
Thank goodness for TH-cam recommending me this 🙏🥰
Kylie, thank you ever so much for this wonderful video! Your content is always so inspiring and beautiful, I cannot tell you how much my family and I enjoy your videos! I just loved hearing about the history of Guido's family farm, what a treasure trove of history! I actually did my Bachelor Thesis on the Italian Resistance during World War II, and this video was just a beautiful tribute to the partisans who sacrificed so much during the war. It was also wonderful meeting Egisto! What a wonderful friend and mentor for you and Guido. Thank you for your artistic eye, for being a creator with a sensitive and sentimental heart, soul, and spirit. Thank you for sharing your love of history and all things "old fashioned." I pray that your channel flourishes for you like never before, and that you will be granted unexpected and unprecedented opportunities and favor on your building project. Thank you so much for sharing the beauty and magic of Italy with the rest of the world. Take care, and may the Lord bless you abundantly today and always!
You are such a wonderful soul. Thank you dearest Holly!!!! 🌞🌿🥰🙏🇮🇹😘
💖🥰thank you with all my heart Kylie, that means so very much. You are a true gift to this world! Cannot wait for more videos, take care!
I love your videos, Kylie, thank you so much for them, because they brig me a lot of joy. I'm brazilian and my family have italian ascedents, so a lot of the food, conversations, and habits of you and your family in Italy brig a lot of happy memories from my own family and childhood in the countryside. Lots of love for you and your family!
The filming is beautiful Kylie, and a wonderful tribute to the farm and those helping keeping it running.. Congratulations again..
The countryside is stunning, bringing back memories of holidays west of Florence many years ago, awakening at dawn to walk along the wonderful lanes and tracks, watching and listening to the day coming alive..
Awaiting next Friday's film as always, with much anticipation...x
Oh my, I don't even know where to begin! Egisto is wonderful! What an inspirational man. I was enthralled by the details of the history of the property, the personal stories, and the lovely old photographs. I know that you and Guido will do justice to the renovation of the property because you take the time to understand the historical aspects of the land. On another note, the surroundings are stunning ~ such a beautiful place to wake up to every morning! You are truly blessed. The church, the stable, the buildings, the beautiful earth surrounding you is just amazing. Lastly, you and Guido are simply charming! Thank you for sharing the joy of a simple life with all of us, Kylie!
Dearest sweetest Nancy! Your comments always lift my heart!
@@KylieFlavell Just the way your videos lift me heart!!
Just discovered you. How lucky am i. Lovely. I am to thinking to leave my country for another. Scared but its calling me for some strange reason.
Thank you Kay. I wish you luck in your dream. I’ve started over in a new country many times and the fear turns to triumph and deep satisfaction when you realise you’ve stepped out of your comfort zone, abandoned complacency and changed your destiny. 😊
Because I have kids, it’s taken me a few days to watch but I look forward to your exciting adventure. I admire your slow living in Tuscany. Watching these videos allows me to appreciate living the slower life even though I often get poked fun about “living off the grid” in the beautiful Southern California mountains. As an Italian American, I hope to visit Tuscany one day. Thank you for inspiring me 🖤
Un capolavoro di filmato!
My grandmother's Brother was Toscan from Certaldo and his name was Egisto... And He was a Partigiano
Thank you Fabio!!
I am Obsessed with Italy especially Tuscany 😍 you are are living my dream! I am American but I would love to live in Italy..love your videos
The stones cried out, and the stones won! YAY! This was fascinating to hear some of the history of the place. Also a little shocking😬 I loved hearing Egisto tell his stories!
Thank you so much for documenting Egisto's firsthand account history of the farm he cares for with obvious love. The generations after him will be in awe, as I am, of the fascinating stories he's shared. I'm sure there's so much more, and I hope you can help him lock in with your videos at least a part of these memories for his future generations to appreciate and enjoy. Thank you. ❤️❤️ (I had a panic attack when you almost got left in the cellar. Scary!)
So glad others share my love of nostalgia and history! Thank you!
Yes! It seemed comical but actually I had no phone and Egisto and Guido would have gone out to the garden to work and never heard me if I had been yelling out! 🙈😂
I love all of the shared history and I can’t believe he’s 81, he looks like he’s in his 60’s!
So happy the stones will stay! It will give your place character, charm and style. Egisto is lovely and such important memories to share. Thank you!
Che belle emozioni sentendo e vedendo tutto questo Kylie....Grazie da chi adora la sua Italia...così com’è oggi è come era una volta anche di più sembra...
That was fascinating Kylie. I can only imagine living through wartime. Your desire to honour the history of the land, workers and villagers resonates deeply. 🕊💕
Kylie this was magical in every way!! I also learned quite a bit from that wonderful man!! I am over the moon about the stones!!! TEAM STONES💜💃
Haha! Yay! Thank you! 🥰🙏😊
Your eye for composition is terrific! The production quality is amazing. The warm tones, drone footage and music are great. Was that a guy with a dowser? A stick or wire to find water?
Thank you so much, James. 🙏 Yes... I’m not quite sure what it’s called but that is what he uses to determine how deep the water is.
Wow! He was 81 at that time when this video was made, he looks great! I didn't think he was 81, he looked much younger. God bless him, all that hard work, and healthy homegrown veggies, great olive oil, and cheeses, wine and so much more keeps him happy and healthy. He is proof eating well, and doing what you love keeps you healthy. Since it's now 2022, he is 82 years old, I bet nothing has changed. He must still be looking young and healthy as ever! I just love hearing stories like this! 💖
My gosh, your life, it is like the most beautiful of dreams, and Guido the handsome Prince. You live in a gorgeous area, rich in history and culture, everywhere the textures of nature and cultivation. I live in such a place as well, different of course, but still beautiful, a place thats good for my soul. I am like Guido's caretaker, a working man, feet planted firm on the earth, I can imagine the difficulties of the concept I am about to ask, have you ever thought to invite people to pay to come and work on this farm? I for one would love to connect to this land with my heart and my hands, and maybe there are others. It could be more trouble than it is worth, but to connect to a place like this by helping plant, harvesting, mucking out the stalls, to me this would be such a good pleasure. Thank you again, for sharing your life in these films, it is obvious that you are very passionate in what you do and I enjoy experiencing such passion, as I feel it in my being as well. I wish you much joy and love Kylie, thank you.
Thank you Charles! Yes, I once asked Guido the same question. Not even to charge people but just to find a way of sharing some of the work. Some of their olive trees, for example, are still heavy with olives because it simply got too expensive to pay people to pick them all back in September/October. He told me that many of the jobs require people who know how to do the work and the average holidaymaker wouldn’t be able to do these agricultural tasks with the right expertise. Although it sounds like you would definitely have the skills!! All last spring Guido was out pruning the olive trees with Egisto because they get overtaken by these really robust weeds that can damage them and it took him about 4-5 hours per tree. Using the tractors and other machinery becomes a bit of an insurance issue. But it’s certainly something to think about. I’ll bring it up with Guido again.😊
@@KylieFlavell have you heard of I think it’s called ‘work away’ I think it’s called, it seems volunteers come and and they are seemingly qualified in many kind of jobs, and for a set amount of working time they get room and maybe food, but also time to enjoy the country and the way of life.
Chateaux lalande, do this and the people their seem very happy and very good at all kinds of jobs.
@@KylieFlavell I could even chip old mortar from the stones on the back wall of the chicken coop, so they can be reused, which is a fantastic idea by the way.
@@1958pobs I think it would take the right person to oversee such labor, but I can see at the end of the day, a long wooden table outside filled with food and drink from the farm, and people from all over the world sharing, and becoming like a family, if only for a short time. However this is my dream, and not one I wish to impose, perhaps a dream within a dream
@@charlescurtis853 a beautiful vision to be sure.
Kylie, I’m new at your TH-cam channel, but let me tell you I’m impress by you, you are such and inspiration, love your work and also your way of thinking, so enthusiastic, positive, romantic, hard worker and feminine so difficult to find these days! I really hope your relationship with you boyfriend grow and probably get merry in that beautiful chapel. My best wishes girl!
I just found your channel and I am so happy I did. I'll be following along watching this building process as well as diving back into your other videos. Thanks for making your videos beautiful, genuine and open.
One word for this: ✨ENCHANTING✨
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That is the perfect word to describe this video! 🤩✨✨
Kylie, I really hope you didn’t break your back :)
I could listen to Egisto all day. So interesting to hear about the war and how they used to run the farm ❤️
Your videos are my form on mediation!! I miss Italy so much thank you making me feel like I'm there with you in beautiful Tuscany!
Egisto found happiness early in life. He rose above the pettiness of others. That's why at 81... he does not look a day over 60. What a charming man.
Waw amazing culture history topography family any way with the permission of God i will visit this place thank you for your time.
OH MY GOSH what an incredible episode. I love history and really enjoyed learning about the history of the farm which seems so elegant to me and I love stone as my father is a stone mason and always told me about the Italians and told me that they were the masters of stone construction. He worked with many Italian immigrants here in Canada in the 50s and 60s building in my hometown. I also went to school with many first generation Italians and I was also a first generation Canadian as my parents immigrated from England and met each other on the boat immigrating with their families to Canada when they were 19 years old
Canada has a rich Italian culture and I absolutely love the dream real life you have living on this historical beauty in Tuscany. I actually cried while watching the people in the pictures you shared of times when people danced and celebrated the simple life and realizing how things have changed so dramatically today. I can remember my parents going to dances and having many get togethers and my mother cooking , what an incredible gift socializing is. I have 5 children and 3 grandchildren and when we are all together which has now been over a year , is the greatest gift life can possibly give me
thank you so much for this sharing and inspiration
Wow, how wonderful! What an art stone masonry is!!
@@KylieFlavell yes he is an artist and also would create bar rooms with fireplaces carpentry and ambiance to people’s homes in the 70s and 80s and then blessed the lake region in southern Ontario with outdoor indoor fire places and outdoor ovens and waterfalls and out of the ordinary artistic stone works for waterfront homes on the picturesque lakes
My heart fills with love for the partisans that change the world into a work of art
And sorrow for the ones that lost their lives in WW2 on your farm as my British grandfather fought for Italy 🇮🇹 in the Tuscan hills where you are now and told me all about Italy when I was a child
Beautiful, Traditional Latin Mass.
The tune is gregorian, the words italian, actually
@@cbuatal This tune is played in the Latin Mass, it's a Traditional Latin Mass Hymn. Have you been to a Latin Mass?
Prima metto il Like e poi mi guardo il video...vado sulla fiducia! 😊
Che gentile che sei! 🌞 Grazie! Spero che ti piaccia!!! 😂🙏
You get this a lot, but really and truly each of your videos are beautiful and your way of capturing life and living life is so encouraging to me. I have never commented on a TH-cam video ever but I just wanted you to know that your work is so very appreciated-what a contrast to the rest of TH-cam, the striving and social media at large. True and beautiful simplicity. This began as an enchanting princess film to a moving and significant documentary. Everything I love and appreciate. Grazie mille💕😊
Camille: Welcome... and Yes to your comment! Kylie is simply enchantingly a rare gem and her craft is art from the 💜 Fan From Florida 🌴
Thank you. I know how hard it is to actually take the time to comment, especially when it seems that many are already sharing their response. But what you may not know is that I wake almost every morning to quite a few horrible comments and emails. People saying things that are quite hurtful and as much as I try, even though I block them from this channel or don’t respond to their hate or delete their nasty words, I can’t get through the day without thinking of the insults every now and then. So in this moments, comments like yours really remind me to focus on the good and the kind. 🙏😊
@@KylieFlavell Well, I am so glad then that I finally braved a comment. I have been meaning to for quite some time. The darkness does not like the light, but what power is there in light. The darkness does not stand a chance! You are a light, Kylie. I know it's painful when the world wants to bring you down and sometimes its easy to stay there. But I hope and pray you can lift your head up when those times come and dwell in all that is good and lovely. Sending you much love and admiration!
@@KylieFlavell hater's gonna hate & we just don't have time for them. I own my own business & there are people who no matter what will always be unhappy, they are not our customers. You, my dear are a rare creature & your gift of sharing your spirit & incredible eye for beauty & tradition has no time for them. Listen to the applause of those of us who appreciate you putting it out there.... We are the ones to listen to... I am continually impressed with your heartfelt creativity & so happy you share it with us. Grazie Mille
Wow what a lot of history.... it’s amazing to hear from Agisto what a lovely man to still have in Guidos family 🥰
Hi Kylie, you have great energy sense, when you mentioned that you feel more comforted where there is a wall behind the couch. One of the basic principles of Feng Shui furniture placement. There is thus no one who can come up unexpectedly behind you. It’s the same principle as never having one’s back to an open door way. One has to have one’s desk and chair tangential to an open doorway. You produce beautiful cinematography and encouraging us to learn Italian via the subtitles ! Thank you ! ❤️🇨🇦
Yes!! Exactly!! 😊
Wow! Incredible! This was so well done also, Ms. Flavell! Congratulations on being a superb film maker!
Love the choice of music.. always pleasant. You are awesome Kylie, keep the good work. Watching your videos is always a pleasure, thank you.
Thrilled for the stone wall victory! I could imagine the beauty of the house b/c of the stone. This Rabdomante is like something out of a fantasy novel and I’d love to feature a water diviner in a story someday! Love your program, which I discovered last summer in lockdown - a year after our Italy/Spain/France trip. My soul is still in the Tuscan hills and olive groves.
Grazie!!! Meravigliosa!!! 👏You could ask Zucchero to perform in the garden as a fund raiser to help restore these magnificent buildings. Xxxx
Fantastico!!! I absolutley love this new journey you and Guido are taking on together!! I have to say I see a Tuscan wedding in the future...❤😘. Kylie please keep the videos coming, I enjoy them so much! Starts my Fridays off right (with espresso too of course). I wish you and Guido many blessings of safety and love! Your forever subscriber from Virginia,USA.
Ohhh you’re so lovely, Nadina!! ☕️♥️😘
Nice video dear Kylie. Old estates full of rich and ancient Italian traditions. Well shoot. Full of scenic views with verdure. Your illustrations is adorable. According to ancient Indian architecture it is considered that water source should be situated in north-east corner of property or land. It will work flawlessly for very longtime . Probability of getting underground water are fairly high in the north-east corner of any land or property. Caretaker of veto's property is a nice man. . Kylie your boots are Lajawab . See you on next Friday. 🙂👍🏻🇮🇳🙏🇮🇪
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'Fantastica' is the perfect word (and musical theme) for this episode! Absolutely wonderful! Egisto is a gem and DOES NOT look his age at all. What a gift to have his knowledge and experience to draw from. And knowing some of the rich history of that idyllic hilltop makes it even more exciting that the stones will be reused; they are, after all, a part of the farm's story - as are you now. Thank you for such a marvelous treat to wake to, Kylie.
Thank YOU Kathleen! It’s such a joy to read your words!
Awesome story telling, complete with visuals...making us feel a part of the history.
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The cinematic quality of the video is so good.Well done
The countryside is so beautiful :) and i love the history of the place :) great vid yet again - great going Kylie :)
I love the romance and always watch your programme my husband caught sight of your programme ( him being a military buff ) and says a big thanks for the tales around the war . Giving the human aspect to such a serious subject . Many thanks from both of us xxx
So happy you both enjoyed it! Thank you!!!
@@KylieFlavell it was so lovely for us to watch at lunch time xxx
Love those war stories. I can't believe he is 82! He looks younger. Bless him.
Thanks for another great video. 💐💗
Thank you so much for this episode! Learning about the history of that farm and of all the meaning that is behind that little chicken coop makes me that much more invested in watching the renovation unfold - now I can't wait to come stay there someday!
Thank you, that was so interesting! It's lovely to know more about the farm, and your videos are always beautiful to watch. Real escapism for me. I'm thrilled about the stones too! 😃. Egisto is 81?!! Wow! I miei genitori furono dalla Sardegna, la casa dei nonni era come un museo! Bella la storia!! 😊
Grazie Anna!!
Oh my word, I will watch this video over and over again, it’s so packed full of history, beautiful scenery...and so much great info.....you are so talented.....I can’t find the words....this has to be one of the best videos you’ve ever shared with us...I’m so so excited that your saving and using the stone... yeaaaaa that’s so phenomenally Awesome...This has to be a dream come true....and......somehow I sense a beautiful future for you and Guido! There’s so many blessings here...makes us want to come there.❤️❤️Hmmmm♥️♥️
It’s so incredibly gratifying to me when I read that someone might watch my work twice! Thank you! ☺️
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Your video and Egisto= FANTASTICA! Love the history and photos . 👏👏👏
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NO WAY HE IS 81!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Isn’t he impressive?! 😄
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He is incredible as are you, my fellow Sydneysider.. P.S I am first generation Australian of Italian heritage and I love watching your video's.
I am team stones and couch with view.I hope one day in very far future me and my husband can afford holiday in tuscany and stay in this farm.But i will continue to live my dream life by watching your videos