Soooo… We Bought an Abandoned Resort…

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  • @christystone2104
    @christystone2104 ปีที่แล้ว +5956

    My husband and I worked here! It was such a beautiful place, we lived on property with our young boys. My husband ran the maintenance department. I worked front office, and house keeping and helped set up for events. My father built the spa building. Would be happy to share any info you need on the place.

    • @yorkiemom7858
      @yorkiemom7858 ปีที่แล้ว +354

      Oh wow! Matt should jump on documenting the history of this place! It would be great to be able to tell visitors!

    • @miriamreyes4855
      @miriamreyes4855 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Wow this is so cool!

    • @ImLisaMoore
      @ImLisaMoore ปีที่แล้ว +50

      what happened?

    • @christystone2104
      @christystone2104 ปีที่แล้ว +421

      We decided to leave when ownership changed and the new ownership didn't care about the place like they should. It broke our hearts to see it go down hill and we knew it wouldn't last long. Sad because it had been such a great place. Fun fact Olivia de Havilland once owned the ranch.

    • @ssuperstar8989
      @ssuperstar8989 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      I think I recall seeing this on a video of a couple of kids doing an "abandoned exploration" video.

  • @DavidMN-
    @DavidMN- ปีที่แล้ว +3573

    The number of possible collabs to restore waterways, landscaping, fencing, agriculture, livestock, not to mention the sponsors... the possibilities are endless! Awesome!

    • @jamesdijzel1160
      @jamesdijzel1160 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      heavydsparks

    • @Dmanplayer723
      @Dmanplayer723 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      He knows flair, so there's beefcake construction and brad the builder right there.

    • @slyknowledged
      @slyknowledged ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hyped for this one

    • @PikaChu-fy5pt
      @PikaChu-fy5pt ปีที่แล้ว +63

      The collabs are a great idea. I don't know how you could work out the insurance side (have everyone sign waivers...?). Once you have a few buildings up to snuff, give the Demolitia an opportunity to come stay and help renovate/restore the rest. Just a thought.

    • @FUNNYBOY12375
      @FUNNYBOY12375 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @stanly gentick

  • @peterlake6996
    @peterlake6996 ปีที่แล้ว +843

    You should have all of the TH-camrs who clean peoples drives/ lawns etc and have them all collaborate. The amount of work you’ll get done is insane + you can shoutout a lot of great channels

    • @ecueto395
      @ecueto395 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      That’s actually a really good idea!

    • @peterlake6996
      @peterlake6996 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@ecueto395 win win, exposure for local channels, free work for Matt

    • @doku367
      @doku367 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peterlake6996 Braindead comment. Free work for exposure is actually the dumbest thing. They're real people who need working wages.

    • @jaidenbarrett4427
      @jaidenbarrett4427 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Sb mowing out here

    • @djSmokeShow
      @djSmokeShow ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Another excellent idea!

  • @karleighhunter2251
    @karleighhunter2251 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Wedding photographer here!! If you’re going to potentially turn this into a wedding venue, keep the van and turn it into a photobooth!!

  • @CleetusM
    @CleetusM ปีที่แล้ว +4773

    This is going to be incredible!!!!

    • @DrivinghardOregon
      @DrivinghardOregon ปีที่แล้ว +271

      DONT FORGET CLEETERS HELI PAD.........AND RUNWAY.......

    • @timskylark
      @timskylark ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Hell yeah brother

    • @Dirtyz1234
      @Dirtyz1234 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I was just going to say he needs Cleetus on speed dial 😂

    • @jaytibby
      @jaytibby ปีที่แล้ว +35

      ​@@DrivinghardOregon don't need a runway with that CC .. just need a helipad

    • @kmonroe5785
      @kmonroe5785 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes

  • @WildWonderfulOffGrid
    @WildWonderfulOffGrid ปีที่แล้ว +3806

    We love a good renovation project! If you need an extra pair of hands, we're in your corner 💪💪

    • @JustinLambert22
      @JustinLambert22 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Same I can help somehow

    • @sylaskendall6244
      @sylaskendall6244 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same!!

    • @Haley_Lex
      @Haley_Lex ปีที่แล้ว +34

      This collab would be amazing!!!

    • @cphe85
      @cphe85 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Imagine the Collabs and future videos that are coming our way

    • @matthewglover1784
      @matthewglover1784 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      This. I'm here for this! I see you wearing demo ranch shirts in your videos.

  • @CHAOSMOVEMENT
    @CHAOSMOVEMENT ปีที่แล้ว +410

    Your wife pulling on the wine bottle while you describe how you're going to turn these ruins into a resort killed me lol
    Good luck with this massive project.

    • @MrTwags05
      @MrTwags05 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Matt's driving Mere to drink again....😂😂😂

    • @TTV_VRT
      @TTV_VRT 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@MrTwags05JUST DONT TELL MARE!!!!!!

    • @producerk8247
      @producerk8247 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have to actually HAVE wine in the bottle!

    • @debbiebelden4359
      @debbiebelden4359 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yep, i thought the same

  • @joeyh6494
    @joeyh6494 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    San Antonian here. My wife and I stayed at the Guadalupe River Ranch roughly 25 years ago. It was a beautiful and scenic place. My understanding is that this property and main house once belonged to Silver Screen star Olivia de Havilland, but I can't confirm this. It was really sad to see this once beautiful and majestic property literally crumbling to the ground! It will be interesting to see what you can do with it!

  • @jacobparker6460
    @jacobparker6460 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    Remember to build a mini room just with the history of the place, showing the steps you took to overhaul the resort. Super great for visitors to get the rundown on how much you changed the place! A resort here in the UK has a mini museum just showing how their resort came to be, really nice touch.

    • @crherniman
      @crherniman ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is an excellent idea. With 40 buildings it should be pretty feasible to dedicate one of them to a mini ranch museum.

  • @ODST_SSGT
    @ODST_SSGT ปีที่แล้ว +470

    I know this will probably get lost in the comments, But I wanted to thank you in an old video you said something along the lines of "do something to better yourself even if its small once a day." That really stuck with me and convinced me to better myself I was working a dead end job in 2020 and your video popped up on my feed convinced me to better myself and now I'm getting my Degree working at a much better job losing weight all thanks to you. Your content is inspirational and entertaining. Keep up the great work.

    • @TheScottsAdventures
      @TheScottsAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Keep up the great work bro

    • @tylerevansfoothill
      @tylerevansfoothill ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good shit, man!

    • @pressbrake4814
      @pressbrake4814 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Matt has said this multiple times and it's stuck with me aswell. God speed my friend, no one but you can stop you! :)

    • @cm7148
      @cm7148 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Keep it up buddy one step at a time one day at time

    • @ghostryder1829
      @ghostryder1829 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That was US Navy Admiral William H. McRaven who said that.

  • @jcshook1230
    @jcshook1230 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    You should definitely leave at least one of the untouched rooms as a display, don’t break down the door or ever go into the room, but leave it as a blast to the past of how the resort used to be

  • @EJFeril
    @EJFeril ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I am currently retired stone mason and I was also a wedding coordinator in Pennsylvania I’d be very willing to come consult in either of these specialties.. good luck!!

  • @marieanderson5647
    @marieanderson5647 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    I got married here in 2005! It was beautiful. The cermony was on the overlook and our pictures are simply gorgeous. All of our guests stayed in the cabins and our reception was near the open gazebo. So much fun! We were incredibly disappointed when it closed. Would love to see you restore it to the incredible ranch/resort that it once was. ❤

    • @michaelripperger5674
      @michaelripperger5674 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What a great memory

    • @genesisyamille
      @genesisyamille ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What was the name of it?

    • @someguy9778
      @someguy9778 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Guadalupe River Ranch

    • @tinareaume7484
      @tinareaume7484 ปีที่แล้ว

      I sure hope everyone will share their pictures so we can see too!

    • @Mr.Burns_on_YouTube
      @Mr.Burns_on_YouTube ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I might have been working that wedding, that’s during the time I was working there.

  • @newfization
    @newfization ปีที่แล้ว +226

    I'm a retired mountain manager of a couple ski resorts. Getting a good insurer who specializes in "high risk" (of being sued) operations is going to be one of the most important things you need to do. Sounds odd, but incredibly important. Find one that deals with ski resorts, jet boat river operations, ski diving, you get the idea.

    • @brolohalflemming7042
      @brolohalflemming7042 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Agreed, especially if there are pew pews and activities involved. I also think he needs a resort manager that understands the business. Not sure how US/Texas laws work, but he may find that as soon as he takes his first paying guest, he needs all the resort paperwork, licences, insurance etc in place. Also think it'll be important to figure out who the guests will be. He said at the start he wants families to come back every year with their kids, or stag parties to get wild. Those might not mix.

    • @GModBMXer
      @GModBMXer ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup he'd look into Surplus Lines insurance for something like this.

    • @act4231
      @act4231 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Let's hope he looks at this comment and notes that down!

    • @bradprice8040
      @bradprice8040 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@brolohalflemming7042 I believe he said 300 acres. With that you could offer a bit of everything without anyone knowing the others exist. The possibilities are literally endless and I am excited to watch it all happen for them. "Couldn't happen to a better guy (and gal, of course)" seems quite fitting in the best meaning possible.

    • @brolohalflemming7042
      @brolohalflemming7042 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@bradprice8040 I'm not sure you could. 300 acres is a bit over 1km^2. I've been looking for a place I could build a long-range rifle area on, and to me that's a 1km or 1 mile range. If it's only going to be 300 or 500m, it's still a fair chunk of land once safety areas, berms and noise mitigation are factored it. But that's likely to be one of the biggest questions, like do you want it to be an activity ranch, or a quiet ranch? Noise travels and people who want to relax by the river may not want the sounds of a range or engines in the background. Trying to offer both just increases the costs, and could have a large impact on things like insurance and staff overheads.
      It's very difficult to try to be all things to all people, so it'll probably be better to focus on a narrower market, and cater to those people well, ie the Demolitia, who probably lean more towards the active end.

  • @karrimgyver
    @karrimgyver 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This is sweet. You can tell the bottle was just a bit and Mere isn't totally on board in this, but she supports her husband. 10/10 goals

  • @CH-vl5xf
    @CH-vl5xf ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Don't do it man lol. I've been in hospitality bizz for the last 20 years and it will consume your life. Unless you've been doing this for a while, get great, experienced people(Not family or friends)to run your place and stop by on the weekends. Stay out of the operations part and just enjoy the place. You'll thank me. Best of luck in this new venture!

  • @ryanhubbert26
    @ryanhubbert26 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    The fact you brought the table from the first mansion video is awesome. Congratulations, can’t wait to see what this becomes.👍 This series is going to be fun👏

    • @FiglioBastardo
      @FiglioBastardo ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dude, I thought it looked familiar!

    • @Potmesil04
      @Potmesil04 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I laughed when I saw the table. 😅

    • @Just4Funlol
      @Just4Funlol ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Good pick up, didn't notice that at first 😂

    • @sonorangaming4450
      @sonorangaming4450 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amazing touch

    • @petertrast
      @petertrast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      First thing I saw 🤣

  • @No1cares85
    @No1cares85 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    Mere is an amazing woman! The way she goes along with your shenanigans is what every married man hopes his wife will be like. Matt make sure you tell her every day how much you love her and how amazing she is. I’m excited to see what comes of this journey, I’m rooting for you guys and hope to be able to visit one day!

    • @katharinehe
      @katharinehe ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Don't forget he's lucky cuz she's a civil engineer! He's got an expert helping him make choices and make sure things are structurally sound. Priceless!

    • @littlebigkicker
      @littlebigkicker ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Oh and the drinking lmao

    • @SooDamGood
      @SooDamGood ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Especially after being married for as long as they have and still going along with his spontaneity and supporting him - very rare

    • @Rafaelmtelles
      @Rafaelmtelles ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was about to say that

    • @tatiananaugolnykh
      @tatiananaugolnykh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great comment - it takes teamwork for sure ! Cheers

  • @lena-xp1so
    @lena-xp1so 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    I love how you see something like this, and instead of thinking it's a pile of shit and moving on, you see the potential in it and restore it. This is what I want to do after I get my degree; you're an inspiration.

  • @shannaminchew4680
    @shannaminchew4680 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My husband and I recently became an empty nester. We would definitely come work for you. If a full time job, we will move. Seriously, we are waiting for our next adventure. I'll be 40 this Saturday and I'm ready for our next journey!
    We love watching your videos and will always until you don't anymore. Can't wait to see what you do with the resort!!

  • @conner7595
    @conner7595 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    The intro with you and Mere sitting on the same table as the mansion and the wine and everything. That was a perfect intro I loved it!

    • @heynetalks
      @heynetalks ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Came here to say this!

    • @shaz8486
      @shaz8486 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, I loved how Mere just kept throwing the wine glass away smashing it, and swinging out of the bottle 😂😂😂

    • @michaelc.3812
      @michaelc.3812 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, this is exciting, and I’m only in 15 seconds! Go Matt and boss Merr!!!

    • @michaelc.3812
      @michaelc.3812 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny… Merr is drinking from the bottle? Whoa!!,

    • @michaelc.3812
      @michaelc.3812 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is crazy, but I was a vet med student and switched to EE (many hoops to jump through there). You both know my pain, and I love you both. God bless you and pop.

  • @billytowner200
    @billytowner200 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Just an idea here... while renovating the buildings and general areas of the property, maybe open up sections of the undeveloped areas to your 4X4 and SBS fans. Camping, sightseeing, a little bit of wheeling? Just a thought, but either way, we ALL support you two in this endeavor. Thanks for continuing to share your dreams with us!

    • @danhiggins7798
      @danhiggins7798 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don't forget the trap club and rifle and pistol ranges

  • @joemiskowitz2669
    @joemiskowitz2669 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love that you give life to these abandoned, forgotten places. God bless you Matt and Mere.

  • @Konungr208
    @Konungr208 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'm super stoked for this series. Watched all of abandoned mansion.

  • @kyleeubanks252
    @kyleeubanks252 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I honestly love watching the interaction between matt and mer, like as much as she doesn’t necessarily like whats going on she trusts matt and believes in him. Shes a good woman. Matt is an awesome dude. Perfect for each other

  • @ryandevy7182
    @ryandevy7182 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Its crazy to think how much content will come from this, I'll be watching these videos for the next 5 years plus! There's no shot this won't be successful. Good luck Matt and Mere!

    • @pmccoy8924
      @pmccoy8924 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More than the $4,000,000 in videos and T shirts? Of course, the land it worth that close alone.

  • @ruthlamarsna9504
    @ruthlamarsna9504 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Grand idea! Keep the goats! Can’t wait to see it finished and to watch the journey, adventures, wonderful memories to be made! ❤

  • @CrystalKStearns
    @CrystalKStearns 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Totally believe you can do this. So much history in places like this. I'm excited to see how everything turns out.

  • @givemesugar9784
    @givemesugar9784 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    The amount of content this project will produce will be insane 💯

  • @philliphoward4065
    @philliphoward4065 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Hello, I am a long time viewer (since spark plug shotgun shell days). I love the new project. My wife and I have rehabbed two retreat centers. It is our passion. I would love to be of service in any way I can. I know Matt has a good sense for business but the resort/retreat/hospitality world is a weird one. It puts you having to manage so many different aspects from facilities to food prep to turf grass- all of which Uncle Sam is going to want to have a say in. Navigating all of these things can be daunting. I am passionate about what I do- everything from which toilets to choose to the number of heads on beds to break even.

  • @polorboy02
    @polorboy02 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You've already got a great name: Demolition Ranch, and it fits so well with this project and the theme I can see you guys making for it.... it will be epic.

  • @catmenot7143
    @catmenot7143 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This would be a dream rescue center for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals!

  • @kennydidntdie6370
    @kennydidntdie6370 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    It's crazy how much Mere has changed in front of a camera she used to nearly run from them now she seems to be having fun with it

  • @jordanbailey8439
    @jordanbailey8439 ปีที่แล้ว +568

    coming up next "sooooo we invaded an abandoned country" looking forward to this series

    • @jordanbailey8439
      @jordanbailey8439 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      you should leave one of the locked ones as is so when its finished people can actually see the difference and what they were like

    • @MrWhatsHisFace87
      @MrWhatsHisFace87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Определенно!

    • @BradleyRhea
      @BradleyRhea ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I'd visit Demolitiastan.

    • @alexanderblackburn4520
      @alexanderblackburn4520 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So we took over ukraine 😂

    • @thomasmoore4723
      @thomasmoore4723 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He can arm a third world nation

  • @kennediehope9458
    @kennediehope9458 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mere literally chugging from the bottle everytime Matt says something unhinged, far fetched.. is a mood.

    • @ponygirlusa
      @ponygirlusa ปีที่แล้ว

      It's constant. Hope she doesn't let casual become chronic.

    • @helenwubby
      @helenwubby 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She doesn't want to let go of that bottle

  • @donnastrickland689
    @donnastrickland689 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The way mere looks at you is so genuine I wish I had that. Congrats on the property I'm im sure you will find the right formula to make it lucrative.

  • @tylerclose11
    @tylerclose11 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    I don't think Matt and Mere understand how excited this community really is about their project! It will be one of the biggest and best TH-cam series out there! I can't wait to see what they have in store for us! Everyone is in your corner!

  • @Ja_nein_philleicht
    @Ja_nein_philleicht ปีที่แล้ว +202

    This could become the biggest collab of channels in the history of TH-cam. If done and run with the community support, the footage will cover YEARS. I hope you guys call in the big guns, creators, makers and unleash an insane amount of coverage. If not Matt… who else could do this? Pray with me…

    • @chaddelong6795
      @chaddelong6795 ปีที่แล้ว

      💪🏻

    • @schultz25
      @schultz25 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a land investment that he probably got cheap lol

    • @TRXfanForever
      @TRXfanForever ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@schultz25 you must go back to school and enrich your comprehension.
      Then watch again the vlog.

    • @schultz25
      @schultz25 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TRXfanForever so your saying he didn’t get it for cheap? Lmao

    • @AB-ol5uz
      @AB-ol5uz ปีที่แล้ว

      Not 300 acres in the hill country...no, not cheap.

  • @christywolter
    @christywolter 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad you guys are going to renovate that place. I stayed there several times when it was open, it was a beautiful property. The cabins were cozy, the recreational opportunities or great, and they had a really nice restaurant with great food! I can't wait to see what you do with the place ❤️

  • @benmedlin2139
    @benmedlin2139 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I lived and worked on the property right before it had closed. I have always wondered what it had looked like after closing its doors. It’s amazing property and there are so many opportunities for this property.

  • @someguyonli
    @someguyonli ปีที่แล้ว +282

    I see this as the largest TH-cam collaboration in the history of TH-cam. Matt, bring them together! Contractors, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, architects, designers, arcade game fixers. Reach out to all of them! Let them create content on your ranch! Good luck.

    • @brianwright9514
      @brianwright9514 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      First step... Get @TheLockpickingLawyer out here to open all the doors! 😂

    • @raynman6466
      @raynman6466 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@Brian Wright why? Matt owns shotguns😂

    • @JBGecko13yt
      @JBGecko13yt ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brianwright9514 would be fun!

    • @monicap1717
      @monicap1717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EPIC!!!

    • @og_rowie_1263
      @og_rowie_1263 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brianwright9514 🤣 haha nice

  • @j2cyberdesign591
    @j2cyberdesign591 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    You 100% got this Matt. This is your Freedom Factory, and not only will it work great for content, it'll be a huge asset to the area. God bless you brother, and Godspeed.

  • @diveranger100
    @diveranger100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With the acreage, develop an rv park along with the renovations, since you have a mile of river on site.

  • @JeffDeWitt
    @JeffDeWitt ปีที่แล้ว +187

    This is going to turn into the most epic series in the history of TH-cam. Congratulations Matt and Mere, if anyone can pull this one off you can, and I hope to get there one day!

    • @joedoe6444
      @joedoe6444 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      we need to start a betting pool to see what will happen first, Matt getting the resort done, or Elon getting to mars...... i hope he finds a good project manager.

    • @TRXfanForever
      @TRXfanForever ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@joedoe6444 no one can go to mars.

  • @tayssira
    @tayssira ปีที่แล้ว +181

    you can totally start with camping grounds and campers, van life and landrover people will come, camp, make videos, maybe come as volunteers to help with the renovations. good luck guys

    • @lifebyhannah392
      @lifebyhannah392 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good idea!

    • @dodgerblue7381
      @dodgerblue7381 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is exactly what I was thinking. There was another channel in Texas called the Eco Ranch? He got people and students to come out for room/camping or board in exchange for labor.

    • @djSmokeShow
      @djSmokeShow ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent idea, there are some really awesome ideas here in the comments!

  • @STLWOODY_65
    @STLWOODY_65 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Never seen you guys before. Subscribed within the first couple minutes of this video. I can tell this is going to be an amazing journey.

  • @angelar3373
    @angelar3373 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is going to be so awesome to watch this transformation!!! Absolutely amazing! You got this!

  • @jakeInkhakis
    @jakeInkhakis ปีที่แล้ว +72

    An easier renovation idea might be the newer glamping/RV resort. There's a lot of room there. Yall could renovate the admin office, restaurant and build a reception or entertainment building and the rest be RV spots and really cool glamping spots. Some smaller and some larger more luxurious spots and you have the pools and river. I just finished watching this and thought it would be perfect. I'd love to work there with Yall too!

    • @michaelm3355
      @michaelm3355 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly what I was thinking.

    • @-NME
      @-NME ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Do both, glamping AND cabins, even better! :)

    • @christopherrood74
      @christopherrood74 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rv is great for the start but make it about your brand. Firearms, Black powder, reenactments of civil war, Hunting, hunting feral hogs, horse back rigging. give the people what the want luxury with the crazy.

    • @Dyson_Cyberdynesystems
      @Dyson_Cyberdynesystems ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha. Donut may finally have a place to stay.

  • @ikillz25
    @ikillz25 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    From making custom shotgun shells, to buying an ultra 4, then renovating an abandoned mansion to this ? One thing I can say is I'm glad to have been here to watch it all, years and years of content and I'm so proud of your growth Matt and Mere, sending much love from Australia, I will visit this place once its done!

    • @OffTheRanch
      @OffTheRanch  ปีที่แล้ว +17

      🙏

    • @Whoozerdaddy
      @Whoozerdaddy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@OffTheRanch And in the process, do you realize that more than *_twice_* as many people watch this channel as watch CNN? That's not even counting Demo Ranch! Must say, I'm so happy and proud to say I've watched you for years and years, since you only had a few hundred thousand members on Demo. Great, great job Matt. You are *such* an inspiration to so many people.

    • @rb6troling729
      @rb6troling729 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You said what I was thinking man I’ve been watching since I was 12 and I’m 21 now this has been a roll model to me.

    • @danrapp2497
      @danrapp2497 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OffTheRanch matt is the table you two are sitting on the same table from the mansion first video ?

    • @marvindebot3264
      @marvindebot3264 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danrapp2497 Yes

  • @MiniShroom13
    @MiniShroom13 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s going to be amazing! Congratulations! I’m excited to see the reno on it!

  • @Mucky62
    @Mucky62 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need power, but utility poles are unsightly on a beautiful view. Underground power lines will keep those magnificent views.
    Good luck.

  • @alangunn7254
    @alangunn7254 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I saw how excited Matt was taking on the abandoned mansion project.
    He was so alive, smashing through all the problems and challenges!
    As his dream home became a reality, there was nothing left to do.
    I could see he was really yearning for something.
    I thought, "Who knows what he will resort to?!"
    😜

  • @billyburris6544
    @billyburris6544 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Matt you have a massive following of good people who would LOVE nothing more than to help you build these! You get the beer and pizza, We got the rest!

    • @harry503
      @harry503 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Say 11 to 14 million viewers demo, vet, off the ranch set up a gofund me if even even half the viewers give a dollar 5.5 million + to start

    • @billyburris6544
      @billyburris6544 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@avilgraves agreed!

    • @IAintScaredOfNoGhost
      @IAintScaredOfNoGhost ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@Harry you could just buy a shirt right meow from bunker branding

  • @01Lenda
    @01Lenda 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    YAY! So, so very glad y'all are taking this on! Used to stay here when I was a kid! God Bless and keep us posted! 🙏🩷🌿💙

  • @sunnygirlonline
    @sunnygirlonline 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good Luck you guys!! I’m pretty confident you’ll nail this 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @CihaPet
    @CihaPet ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I love how Mere immediately starts taking swigs out of the bottle. 🤣
    I was expecting it to be rough... But... DANG!

    • @chrisgabbert658
      @chrisgabbert658 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was only wine not whiskey.🤷‍♂️

    • @nightwheel
      @nightwheel ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I mean it was also cool that the table made it reappearance lol

    • @CihaPet
      @CihaPet ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@chrisgabbert658 Regardless... {looks at glass. chucks the glass} GLUG! 🤣

    • @CihaPet
      @CihaPet ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nightwheel Matt is always looking for continuity... 😜

  • @corydaniels-eu9nj
    @corydaniels-eu9nj ปีที่แล้ว +25

    @OffTheRanch, once you get some of the living spaces renovated, you should do "Renovation Ranch Weekends" so your fans can come and help you get the place cleaned up!! I know if I lived closer I would definitely love to spend a weekend helping out clearing brush and fixing the place up. If anything is going to get that place business, it's definitely your fans.

  • @champgaz
    @champgaz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    YesSSSSSSs!!!! Just found this series! Absolutely cannot wait!

  • @lexi2cute
    @lexi2cute ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am so excited for this journey/series 😊🎉!

  • @RobDeHaven
    @RobDeHaven ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The history of this place is quite unique! A little google searching and you find a few things that could lend itself to a mini documentary just explaining the resorts past and the people that started it, including a famous person that called it home for a while. A Texas version of dirty dancing type story. Matt, I think you have great vision for finding diamonds in the rough.

  • @SunkCostGarage
    @SunkCostGarage ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I see INCREDIBLE potential from those drone shots. And the fact that the stonework is intact on the burned one gives you a clean slate with a template to follow. Those outdoor patios look awesome. You could do so many collaborations and sponsorships. I'm sure you'd get a volunteer army out of the Demolitia to just tidy up the place a bit.

  • @jessicak5246
    @jessicak5246 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Horse back riding shooting range canoeing etc. Will be an awesome place wedding venue u guys got this !

    • @ponygirlusa
      @ponygirlusa ปีที่แล้ว

      Equestrian stables, arenas and trails!

  • @sheajane7669
    @sheajane7669 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please share everything you can. This is so awesome. ❤

  • @larryw5435
    @larryw5435 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Poor Mere, life with Matt is definitely not boring

  • @junepeyer1200
    @junepeyer1200 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Hey Dr. Matt- what about a community clean up for those of us who are local or available to lend a hand cleaning up the property? That would be fun! Dr.Jaci is my dog’s vet at Fair Oaks BTW!!! Great vets there..

    • @84kjk
      @84kjk ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. Working for free and not ever letting you on the property again after it’s cleaned up. Cuck harder

  • @rmm3150
    @rmm3150 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool; it's so big, it's like a ghost town. One step at a time...looking forward to it. If u build it, they will come.😊

  • @leanewurtz5596
    @leanewurtz5596 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So excited to watch y'all transform this place

  • @super6081
    @super6081 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    I'll bet that if you get some of the rooms and cottages done first...you will have a whole lot of the Demolitia who would love to volunteer to help with creating this place. Maybe spend a week just to have the chance to meet you guys and be a part of the exciting build.

    • @MaryDalton64
      @MaryDalton64 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I was going to say the same thing. Fix up just enough space to have some volunteers come out and stay for a bit and help out. I am sure there are plenty of people in the Demolitia who have skills that would be valuable in the demolition, remodeling and reconstruction/repair. Give them a chance to be a part of the creation of the resort.

    • @mrpickles2170
      @mrpickles2170 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      habitat for humanity!! I enjoyed working with all those folks! That would be dope! Stay, Food, and some AMMO in exchange for work and good time!! I LIKE IT!

    • @sebastiend.5335
      @sebastiend.5335 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would!!
      Greetings from the Netherlands

    • @Benderisgreatwoohoo
      @Benderisgreatwoohoo ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would take a week off from Trucking to help fix the place up. This is an amazing idea/ opportunity.

    • @the_Mrs.
      @the_Mrs. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My family would volunteer for a week. Heck ya!

  • @jfitzsimmons4825
    @jfitzsimmons4825 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Put in an airstrip. Hire an operations manager. Good that it's close to home. Have a BRC kiosk on-site, a gift shop, Demo and OTR museum. Pet sitting on-site. Invite food trucks for different needs/events until kitchen/restaurant avail. Best of all, enjoy the journey. PS Mare's haircut is cute.

  • @jameshutchinson3829
    @jameshutchinson3829 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can’t wait to follow along on this journey too (6 episodes to catch up on)! Random idea while watching this first episode…would you consider a guest lodge which is solely setup as a sort of timeshare for volunteers who’d help you renovate using their various skill sets? You could keep a log of who helps and let them have a free stay once a quarter or whatever.

    • @northernpianotuner3319
      @northernpianotuner3319 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes and there are web sites for people who will let VAn dwellers work in return for a place to stay,just saying

  • @stefanbauer6646
    @stefanbauer6646 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i cant wait for the freakin transformation of this place. best of luck guys. gonna watch every video from this

  • @mattjohnson8725
    @mattjohnson8725 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Hell ya! Congrats Demo family! Mere needs that wine! Make sure you put in a drift track for Cleetus!

    • @JustinG9698
      @JustinG9698 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It would be awesome if he made a section for a burnout pad and they hosted a Cleetus and cars!!!

    • @mattjohnson8725
      @mattjohnson8725 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@JustinG9698 exactly!

  • @TylerPietsch
    @TylerPietsch ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I would volunteer a weekend to help, I’m sure others would to. This is a big move and we all want to see it successful!

  • @MrTwags05
    @MrTwags05 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Matt: “you knew about it-ish.”
    Mere: “I didn’t know you were serious.”
    Matt: “That’s on you.” 😂😂😂

    • @bunhelsingslegacy3549
      @bunhelsingslegacy3549 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not sure what made me laugh more, that or her very VERY long pulls on the bottle...

  • @Hampton_White
    @Hampton_White ปีที่แล้ว +132

    The demolition is a huge diverse loving family, to you may have handyman all the way up to full-blown professional construction watching and loving every moment you post a video. I'm pretty sure some of us would love to help make this beautiful dream become reality. Let's make this happen.

    • @mattellis2059
      @mattellis2059 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m good with demo. I can’t do the other part, but I’m really good at demo

    • @jimmychaplin
      @jimmychaplin ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mattellis2059 Demo has to be done with explosives, guns, and tanks! :)

    • @morgy8705
      @morgy8705 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would totally be down! Just need a place to park the camper

    • @wes2914
      @wes2914 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I work for a heavy machinery company and am friends with the owners I'm sure they'd let me take some equipment down there

  • @justoutoftime511
    @justoutoftime511 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Its great to see Mere walking without crutches.

  • @garyb2392
    @garyb2392 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! This is awesome! Want to see this series !

  • @ToddChamp24
    @ToddChamp24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The opportunity this is presenting is absolutely insane. Resort with a gun range is a great idea as soon as I saw it. Y’all will do a kick ass job!

  • @kevintimmons5327
    @kevintimmons5327 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This is content gold. Matt and Mere, all of your hard work for all these years culminating into this epic journey. The building and design process, the property layout, the Lodge, culinary experience, cars shows, guns shows, corporate events, family events, fitness lodge....etc. I look forward to seeing it all. Much respect and appreciation for all that both of you do.

  • @ClKnapp
    @ClKnapp ปีที่แล้ว +78

    You all should get together with the people who did Renovation Island. They renovated an abandoned resort and then learned the logistics of running it. In the end they brought in an experienced management team. Would be fun to see Brian and Sarah Baeumler on your show.

    • @pistachioqueen2024
      @pistachioqueen2024 ปีที่แล้ว

      yessssssssssssss i watched all the seasons and was thinking the same thing, just wondering how Matt and Brian would get along?

  • @brianmcneil1791
    @brianmcneil1791 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y’all are gonna make that place AWESOME! Excited to watch the transformation.

  • @gdub2485
    @gdub2485 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Super excited for you guys, you can do it !

  • @pistol0grip0pump
    @pistol0grip0pump ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love you two as a couple, Mere is an amazing wife, partner, business partner and friend.
    She knows you do these things, but you don't entirely leave her out, and most importantly she has FAITH in you, and that's a beautiful sadly rare thing.
    Bless you both, I'm looking forward to the future videos of the renovations.
    Also, WE have faith in you Matt, this is gonna be awesome.
    All the best.

  • @officerrebar3839
    @officerrebar3839 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    This is the American dream in a nutshell. One man goes from an in debt college student, to a Veterinarian, to one of the largest TH-camrs in the world, to a businessman, to a resort owner. This is the clear result of hard work and dedication. I can’t wait to visit this place! As a matter of fact, are y’all hiring yet? 😂

    • @thecloneguyz
      @thecloneguyz ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And his brother got him started making videos yet he NEVER MENTIONS HIM
      EVER

    • @milancora4637
      @milancora4637 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ​@@thecloneguyz you should look at his older videos you will understand why... It's time to let go even though I'm sure he is often in his mind, maybe he's even the reason of all if this

    • @thecloneguyz
      @thecloneguyz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@milancora4637
      He INVITED all his brothers followers to FOLLOW HIM
      THEN REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE HIM EVER AGAIN
      SAD AND PATHETIC

    • @hafahbrane5255
      @hafahbrane5255 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@thecloneguyz then unsubscribe and move on he doesn’t need to promote or talk about things/people he isn’t wanting to bring up

    • @officerrebar3839
      @officerrebar3839 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@thecloneguyz doesn’t acknowledge him? Crazy how every time Matt changes and updates his outro, his brother is in it.

  • @MARSPALMA
    @MARSPALMA ปีที่แล้ว

    I know Matt will bring back the fame and glory to this Abandoned Resort. I swear... if I get back to US again I will visit this place and have a time of my life out there!

  • @Jr0890
    @Jr0890 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There’s an idea….open some of the good cabins. Have people visit and help renovate the resort.
    This started with an idea years ago of you wanting a resort for your viewers to come and see you.
    You are slowly making that dream a reality. This will also give some of the DIY viewers a chance to shine as well if you want to have people come and help fix it up

    • @edenassos
      @edenassos ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DIY viewers? This needs people with proper engineering degrees, not "DIY viewers".

    • @loganwanders
      @loganwanders ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@edenassos Pretty ridiculous statement. A project like this will involve an incredible amount of work that could be completed by DIY types. Demo and general cleanup will require far more man hours than the engineering side of things.

  • @ThePatdaddy83
    @ThePatdaddy83 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    Can we all take a moment to appreciate what an absolute treasure Mere is. Matt you have truly one special woman by your side.

    • @KayInMaine
      @KayInMaine ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They are the perfect blend. :D

    • @cr2beatsrodney462
      @cr2beatsrodney462 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you in love with his girl?

    • @JoshTheHoffman
      @JoshTheHoffman ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cr2beatsrodney462 Reaching but alright

    • @ThePatdaddy83
      @ThePatdaddy83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cr2beatsrodney462 I don't know her like that.

    • @zinoo2942
      @zinoo2942 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cr2beatsrodney462yes

  • @amyvickers6147
    @amyvickers6147 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    This makes my heart soooo happy. 43 ish years ago I ran the horse ranch across the river, I made many good friends at the then “Hippie Community” . There were several great artists and craftsmen that lived there. The hand print fabric they made was used in several big ranches offices furnishings. Oh and the food it was fabulous. I washed dishes for meals. So exciting to follow you along.

    • @WrecklessSandwich
      @WrecklessSandwich ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you mean the same exact property? I wonder if Matt even knows it wasn't always a resort.

    • @amyvickers6147
      @amyvickers6147 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m sure, it was a famous place!

  • @cloftin2010cl
    @cloftin2010cl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m so excited for this!! Followed the abandoned mansion from the start and now for this🙌🏽🙌🏽🎉🥰

  • @chrisstockrahm6359
    @chrisstockrahm6359 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Her reaction with the wine thing the whole time brings me great joy 😂 I watched all of the mansion. Look forward to this. Wonder if there will be any repurposing any of the land. Goodluck!

  • @rowyeah456
    @rowyeah456 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Watching these two together is so touching, I never really knew much about Mare but after this episode I love her

  • @casandrabartee9872
    @casandrabartee9872 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Mere continuing to drink from the bottle is the comedic focal point of this video. Love y'all. 🤣😂

    • @marlonclark1338
      @marlonclark1338 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The mansion house summation video ends with the camera focused on Mere chugging her wine as Matt hints at the new project.

    • @Yusra_92
      @Yusra_92 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She is still processing the build

  • @PablaMMoore
    @PablaMMoore ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People are moving from UK and other countries to France country side and buying dilapidated chateaux and restoring them...This complex will be a great, fun, challenging protect to do...Have fun in the process. It is going to be amazingly beautiful when it is completed.❤

  • @KimBrat702
    @KimBrat702 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you brought the table from the mansion! ❤❤❤❤ Mere! You got this! A lot of red wine too ;)
    Cannot wait! Maybe people could come and help!

  • @alex_5623
    @alex_5623 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    This man is collecting run down property like pokemon cards, absolutely insane and I am all for it.

  • @douglasmilligan9040
    @douglasmilligan9040 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Love it Matt! You should have camper parking at first so that you can slowly renovate the cabins.

    • @turbot_
      @turbot_ ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Think of all the #vanlife people they could host. Great advertising.

    • @emailbrandik
      @emailbrandik ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! I love that idea!! Def put in some RV spots!!! Make sure if possible they are nice and shady!

    • @patrickgrace6325
      @patrickgrace6325 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And camping!

    • @LibertySpam
      @LibertySpam ปีที่แล้ว

      Septic will need work.

    • @CaptainBill22
      @CaptainBill22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The cabins should all go even if they're in good shape. As much as I hate insurance companies, both them and the fire marshals will feel a whole lot better with a new to-code construction. Plus you're going to have to tear some of them down anyways, might as well tear them all down so the resort has a cohesive design language.

  • @leroybrown3856
    @leroybrown3856 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Truly badass. I love how you can’t stop thinking big.

  • @Jaded16.
    @Jaded16. 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good luck with the project can’t wait to see how it turns out wishing the best of luck 🎉

  • @mb14u2c2
    @mb14u2c2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Our love for Mere went from 10/10 to 80/10 😂😂😂😂… Matt you better keep her forever cause she LOVES you something fierce!… this ride is going to be epic

    • @dougf001
      @dougf001 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good wishes to you and St Mere. I’m sure the marriage bonds will be awesome, can’t wait

    • @petertrast
      @petertrast ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude, so true and I have to admit having a moment over this comment.

  • @SupercarRanch
    @SupercarRanch ปีที่แล้ว +76

    This is huge, Matt and Mere! This is a great place that I have great memories of when I was younger. It's been sad to see the place let go but I have faith you guys will build it back better!

    • @FiglioBastardo
      @FiglioBastardo ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow that's super cool you've been there in it's heyday! It would be awesome to be a future guest there.

    • @SupercarRanch
      @SupercarRanch ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@FiglioBastardo stay tuned ☺️

    • @FiglioBastardo
      @FiglioBastardo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SupercarRanch oh for sure!

    • @RICDirector
      @RICDirector ปีที่แล้ว

      @OffTheRanch hey, look here--someone who knew it before, pick their brain!!