Built by hand, this castle may be one of the coolest and most unique attractions you’ve never seen!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- in 1969 Mr Bishop started to build this castle stone by stone for his wife, follow us as we tour the castle to see how it is holding up all these years later... and view one of the most spectacular folk art structures in America!
I'm really glad you got to experience Bishops Castle. The man, Jim Bishop and his wife Phoebe are unique people. All in all, they are pretty nice couple. Around 2015, both of them were diagnosed with cancer. During the time of their treatment, a slimey guy, they thought was a friend, talked the Bishops into making him a trustee on the property, just until their treatments were over. Not long after, the guy started claiming ownership, saying he was going to donate the property to a "church" or was going to give it to his mother as a gift. When the Bishops called him on it, his response was, "Get a lawyer." He basically kept filing bogus documents with the courts so the Bishops were up to their tallest timber in legal debt. Well, the people at Harley Davidson in Colorado Springs enjoy riding their motorcycles to Bishops Castle, and they didn't like what was happening to the Bishops. They organized donations and legal help for the Bishops. A hearing date was put on the docket and a judge ordered the property and castle be put back in Jim's name.
Jim had originally bought the land when he was only15 years old for just under a thousand dollars. What originally started out as a mountian home for Jim and Phoebe, grew to the castle you explored this summer. 🤴 🏰
Thankyou for this info, Dear and Thankyou to the Bikers and all those that helped to ensure Justice was served! XXX
Thank God! I ant imagine people doing that to them. So glad they are getting help. We’ve been there. A must stop.
Thanks for sharing this info❤️
Thank you to Harley Davidson and all who helped justice be done!
Yep, I remember that!. Pretty crazy that, that guy actually thought the community was going to let him get away with that!. A lot of people including myself who've gone there and have met Jim know he's a unique guy and wouldn't change him for nothin!. I remember way back in the day he let some bands play in that cathedral and all the money made from that went to Jim. And he was there cheering us on too!! 😆. Some parts of the castle have been neglected I see, but seeing people still working on it gives me high hope's that they will fix everything up again and maybe even one day finish it! 🥰.
Heather, don’t worry about being in front of the camera , you’re a natural and you look great! 😊
Alex, Your channel keeps getting better and better. Looking at the numbers of subscribers closing towards 500k many people agree. 🥳🎆
Heather you are absolutely beautiful inside and out!! Never shy away from the camera..We are blessed to get to know you and your family and are thankful for being on Alexander's channel!!
Steven you are a pure delight and such a wonderful addition to the clan!!! Looking forward to more family and sibling outings!!!!
I love seeing the three of you together. There is a sweet kindness that you all seem to have and I am so happy that you have found each other!
I enjoyed your adventure with Steve! There is a reason women live longer than men! Heather is smart, she just enjoyed watching her brothers doing crazy things! 😂
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Bishop's Castle is where I take anyone who comes to visit me in Colorado. I love to watch people's reactions when they first see it.
That looked incredibly dangerous! I found myself saying "don't do it, don't do it! It appears Heather is the smart one in the family. I had to look away through most of this. Nice to see the three of you together anyway. Thanks Alex!
I was having panic attacks watching you go up that capital punishment contraption 🥵 but seriously Heather made the best choice 😂
I'm glad Alex filmed because I am NOT climbing up there. lol
I really did!!! 🎉 I'm clearly the smartest sibling 🤣🤣🤣
@@olearyfam4 😂😂😂👍
Hi Heather! So good to see you. You look absolutely fabulous. Enjoy your time with your brothers
I LOVE this!!. Fun fact lol. The dragon head actually shoots fire out!! 😆. Haven't seen do it in a long time though lol
What an interesting place, thanks for the adventure Alexander. Steve has the sweetest smile, so glad you are enjoying your time together. Nice to see you again Heather
I would be keeping Heather company....but even from the outside it is something to see.Amazing!!
I just looked up the website for this place and what an interesting read it is..cool visit for you and your siblings
I'm sitting here shaking as i suffer from ridiculous vertigo since my spinal nerves got damaged 6 years ago. It's a trippy and unpleasant experience to have after 50 years of no previous issues. Awesome building.
Impressed that Steve did all that sketchy climbing in SLIDES! He might be part mountain goat, too. Looking forward to more family updates and love that you three are willing to share your journey.
I went to Bishops castle in 1998 with my husband, my six week old baby, and some friends and we explored the castle. It was in a bit better shape 24yrs ago but still had my anxiety going off when we climbed one of the towers. 😊 I didn't go as high as my husband, lol. I am glad Alex, Heather, and Steve have gotten to experience this together as well. It's quite unique. Great video! ❤️😊
I just love you’re friendly sibling banter! It’s so natural ❤️ ya’ll are great! So happy that you continued on with the channel like so, it remains fabulous!
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What a great find! Love that your brother seems to always wear a smile. This place has a Harry Potter feeling to it.
I’m not afraid of heights but the missing boards and loose railing would have deterred me. Thanks for the tour.
I am a native of Colorado, and never heard of Bishops castle. Welcome to Colorado. You and your family are part of my daily watching when you make videos.. It is great that you have time with your brother and sister.
What I'm finding most entertaining is seeing brothers and sisters doing stuff together they didn't get to do when they were kids. This is awesome! I think this was a perfect place to share a forever memory. I think this place is a beautiful expression of a human's dream. It is there because someone thought it and then made it. And is still making it. The ironwork alone is beautiful. And a lot of money. It's someone's life long love.
That place was amazing. Thanks for braving the stairs so we could see it as never would I ever.
Awesome making memories with your new brother and sister
Alex, you, Heather, and Steve resemble each other!
My heart was in my throat as I climbed the castle with you!!! 😳
I don’t blame Heather for staying on terra firma.
Funiculaire is the word you’re searching for. I went in them when I was in Switzerland. 😁❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏🇨🇦
I love it! So fun to have Steve in the family.
That was the most incredible thing I think I've ever seen so I thank you Alex so very very much for not only being brave enough to do this Bishop's Castle but for videoing it for all of us to enjoy especially those who are scared of heights and have no intention of visiting Colorado anytime soon. Best of wishes and thank you again for all your channels and all your videos which I find inspiring and interesting!!! All the best to you Melissa your children and your extended family members
Alex, I'am with Heather, no heights or cameras. Although it was good to see Heather again, I love her sense of humor. Have fun kids.
Your brother definitely has the same eyes. No way would I go up there 😱 Heather is the sensible one 😄 awesome place though. Absolutely loving the videos ❤
I wouldn't have even ventured over the drawbridge - even it looked dodgy to me. Thank you for going there and filming your experience there. Cheers! 🏰
A video I watched after you showed this one, had an interview with Jim, it was said the stove in the staircase was for the dragon to emit smoke. So cool thanks again for taking me on an adventure with you.
Heather, you know we are a great welcoming community, when we still stick around with Alex's "Dad jokes"! lol No need to feel shy for our sake. We all think it is lovely that you have found each other.
I love that you got together for this outing. That castle looks amazing! You wouldn't catch me on those rail pathways though! lol
This is exactly the kind of place your Dad would have stopped at on a road trip with you all in the car, and tell you to run around and spend your energy! It's like you're 10, 12, and 15 and having fun pesting each other already! 😆❤️
Wow thanks, I used live in Colorado. I haven’t seen Bishops Castle since 1990. What a change. ♥️
Very interesting video, holding my breath as you went up some of those stairs< not in a million years would u find me there, I'd be on level ground with Heather......gosh......beautifully done tho....nice to see the three of you together...best to you all...safe travels...
You’re always so kind and gracious, Alex.
Seeing Heather’s sweet face in this video is awesome. And her laugh just makes my day❤️
Scaring the bajeebies out of me just watching you two climb the castle!!! YIKES,,,,, I for sure would be hanging around on the ground with Heather!! You got one smart sister. Brother is as daring as you!
What an intriguing place. Great opportunity for siblings to bond.
Gotta wonder if Melissa began studying your life insurance coverage when she saw this vlog. May this tour continue to be rewarding for the three of you.
@ Heather!!! Oh my gosh 😍! Smart of you to stay on the ground!!! Didn't blame you for one second!!! 👭😘
Handmade dragon castle?! Looks like something straight out of a fantasy novel. Gotta love it.
I live close to Bishops Castle and been there many times. About 20 years ago, I did climb to the top and walk the catwalk. Very rickety. There are steps inside. Very cool.
Glad you and Steve survived all that danger! You three have such a great sibling chemistry! I can imagine all the fun you all can have in the future!
It's like an amusement park for grown ups who are not afraid to die 😂
Gosh that was a unique place to visit. Thank you Heather. So happy for you three to spend some time together. Enjoyed!
That was awesome!! Heather has the greatest ideas!
My brothers and I have learned that when our older sisters say they won’t do something, it’s final. Lol!
So happy you guys went up and you filmed it for us. Really intriguing structure. Than you for that.
Twice while you at the top of that tower, I got that feeling In my stomach you get when you think you are in danger of falling from a great height, and I am sitting in my desk chair! I'm with Heather, I will enjoy at a distance.
I love how all of you have the same smile! So glad you all found each other!!
Heather is looking so healthy!
So happy for you all!
WOW! You are definitely living up to the name of your business! I got dizzy from just looking at your video! Awesome!
Well I am glad you and Steve were brave enough to climb into some of those space and stairs . The floor looked pretty sketchy as well in places.
I’m with you Heather! I wouldn’t have stepped foot in that “castle” either!
Looks like you’ve got a kindred, adventurous spirit in Steve, Alex!! I’m glad you’re having such a great visit!!
Thank you! It's definitely beautiful and a one of a kind place!
So happy for you and your new-found family!
Oh no no no no no! Terrifying! Absolutely amazing but no way! Happy times had by all. Thank you for sharing your family adventures.
Alexander, thank you for sharing your life and your family with us.
Wowzers!!! That’s insane lol. I don’t blame Heather for not going WAAAAYYY up there!!!!🫣 the architecture is amazing!!!😃
Just watching you guys makes my knees start to wobble and the air leave my lungs. 😱
So cool!! Thanks!
I am not afraid of hights, but I can take stairs witsh are see thrue. But this is a peace of art, for sure.
I think I am in love with Steven, he is in to music, likes old cars, has Rottweilers (not just one!), is not afraid to explore, loves antics and fancy things...what did I miss? Hether is lovely as well, I new already before. Congrats to your new family Alex, lots and lots adventures and a lot quality time. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing Bishop's Castle. I'm wheelchair-bound, so I'd never be able to get into there. It really is a spectacular place. The views!! I loved the cathedral room and all of the "gadgets" he created to help him build it.
Thank you so much for taking me on your journey. Love Steve.
Alex...when I watched the first video with steve. I said ...he looks like your dad.. and I felt a bit teary eyed and goosebumps. so happy that you spent time with your siblings.
You’re giving me butterflies just watching.
That's a really awsome castle
Heather you are the smart one! I would NEVER be able to go into this "castle"! Glad Alex and Steve were brave enough. Now I can see it from home! Thanks guys!
Thanks for popping into view, Heather. I don’t like being on camera either, so I understand. We love to hear you if not see you. I don’t have a sister, but I’m thinking you make a great one!
My legs are getting weak just watching, 😱 😂!!! Wow! Beautiful view!
I can’t Imagine that climb on a windy day! I’m with Heather!
I always wanted to see that place! Now I think I'm good! Your tour was enough for me! 😄
He does look like your dad. Glad you all got to meet.
This was Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this experience with your brother and sister. That is priceless =D
Wow. This was amazing. I wish we could have seen more of the ground floor inside and what those stained glass windows said. It really is a wizard's castle! I so need to go see this place.
‼️‼️‼️WoW‼️‼️‼️ Love this whole place. ❤️❤️❤️Looks like paradise.
I grew up in the Spring been going to Bishops since the 90s. It's cool to see how much he's accomplished since then.
It's fun to see fellow Coloradans on Alexander's chats .... I'm in Manitou. I think he should check out the incline!
Very interesting structure to explore vicariously! Thanks for taking us along.
After 53 years I am surprised that the original owner is still there.
I was there several years ago. It is a unique place. Glad you got to experience it with your siblings.
Oh cool, you were out by us. We just stopped by there and saw it a couple weeks ago. It's an amazing structure!!
I couldn't help thinking about Melissa while watching this and so glad you were back on terra firma before she saw the video! Thanks for sharing family time with Heather and Steven. In New Zealand Health & Safety wouldn't let you on the property without a visitors pass and a hard hat. No way would the public be allowed in. It was a great adventure for sure.
I recently finished a two month trip to the UK, when visiting castles there were always several sketchy spiral stone stairs - some I refused to go up. Although many were in decent shape just as many were not. I finally declared that if anyone expected me to move into a castle they would have to make it a rancher!
cool Bishop’s Castle luv this, feels like the old renaissance days
Hi Alex, thanks for letting us see this castle, its brilliant, beautiful views, and the green trees it would be hard not to go right to the top, it is wonderful to see you all excited, and having fun, brilliant video, you did it again . 😀💜
The stoves in the stairwell - I have a vague recollection of hearing that they heated the stairs to keep them from building up ice and making them impassable. That was a fascinating episode! Good choice by Heather! Thanks for taking the time to take us along!
That was beautiful. I don't know how they are able to pass codes, but it's still a beautiful castle. I especially love the vaulted ceiling and the stained glass widows in the Cathedra. That's really beautiful. I hope you guys get to go back someday when it's finished. I'm glad you got to do this with Heather and Steve. Making great memories. 👍🥰🥰🥰
Heather is looking very lovely today! Great to see the siblings together! Definitely see the resemblance between Alex and Steve
Very cool! I never heard of this place. 😁💜
Did not know this place existed. Cool I will have to make the trip down to see this castle. Glad that you, Heather, and Steve are finally getting to know each other after never knowing that you had each other. Different but a beautiful thing too. Have a great day all of you
The minute you started climbing those steps, my stomach churned…it’s absolutely beautiful, especially inside, but I couldn’t consider going up there!! 😱😱😱😱 and I think you were trying to say funicular railway.
I hope you recorded Mellisa when you shared your footage lol. Very sweet that you thought of your wife when you were exploring. I admire the man's commitment to his project it is pretty amazing visually. It reminds me of Gormenghast.
That is so cool!! Imagine having it finished and using it for events...that view, the great rooms...wow!!
Did you get to meet Jim Bishop?
That guy is a hoot-and-a-half... And, quite grizzled.
BTW, Alex - that 'hole' in the cathedral floor has been there for a very long time. 😆
It's been like that since at least 2014 (last time I was there).
I wonder if he's around as much because he's been battling Parkinson's disease and his son has pretty much taken over the duties of the castle. And yes he's quite the character.
I could tell that by his sign, "Not responsible for your emotional or mental state".
@@virginiaf.5764 He's been doing ok. A gal friend of mine was just there about 3 weeks ago and talked with him for a bit (she's in Denver - I moved away); says he does work on the castle when he's having a good day, but that his son is doing most of the work most days.
@@Code_Monkey That's good to here ... and kind of amazing that he's still able to do stuff once in awhile.
Good too see Heather again
Heather , the brothers both like adventures, so it seem fitting you arranged for them to see this place and smart for you to keep firmly on the ground and enjoy it from there
I’m just so happy your meeting and visit with Steve (and Heather) went so well. They seem so lovely and kind, just like you. Thanks as always for sharing your life with us.
Holy Moly...what a place ..... beautiful
What a fantastic story,you all are so lucky to find each other ,I wish your dad was alive to join all of you ,thank you for these two great stories.🧡❤️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This by far is the best travel vlog by anyone this year or any other. Amazing what one man can create. I love your antique vlogs, mom a serial collector. But this is amazing.
That castle is amazing! I love it! Though it would be nice if it were safer. It would make a fantastic venue if it were finished.
I just watch a video yesterday about this castile