Billy & Gwendoline, the idea of a woman's retreat at the convent is not only a wonderful way to use the building, but to also pay homage to it's previous life and the many women who lived there.
And something with writing retrats or something with reading ... because the libreary/bibliotheque will be a central space as well and has to be filled / used and appreciated.
What a great idea Gwen. You also have a huge garden to grow organic food and fruits to supply the workshops. A meditation garden would be a area as well.
I was a dementia caregiver. A friend who has a B & B does dementia caregiver retreats at her inn. I know how stressful it can be and that might be a nice population to tailor a retreat for.
Billy & Gwen renting out the kitchen to a catering company would provide Gwen with all the food she needs for the retreat. They can cater for the visitors to the library. You could provide childcare for mothers with children. Somehow I see a farmers market in the center garden, stalls all the way round. Thank you Gwen you made all my business lightbulbs light up. There’s so much that can be done once you have a space.
Well people travel when they want to checkout new things. It could be a self sufficient community and also surviving near by villages. Wedding! There’s so many ways these days of packing food.
Duncan does the tidiest electrical boxes ever. Those wall lights do a lovely job Billy, and you are a great tease about that chandelier, I can’t wait to see it. I guess you can’t really do the floor until it’s in, as the lift will be needed to reach there. The convent will be a beautiful place for Gwen’s retreats. You are making the spaces so open and calm, I’m sure the ladies will find time spent there refreshing and renewing. Each time we see this room, it has changed dramatically.🖤🇨🇦
I like Gwendoline’s idea. You can get the locals involved and take pride in the place. Duncan is a master at his craft. The kitchen lighting looks great. Thanks for sharing your day! 😀
Bravo for your Retreat Space Vision! As a retreat planner here in the US, I can attest to how difficult it is to rent a beautiful location that’s not affiliated with a particular church organization that imposes religious restrictions on use. Gwen’s retreats sound wonderful - but you can also consider renting to those organizing Yoga retreats, scrapbooking retreats, quilting retreats, meditation retreats, silence retreats, book club retreats - you can even host open retreat weekends where individuals can sign up to just be away and have a self-guided experience. Men’s group retreats too. It feels like your vision honors the nun’s centuries-long devotion and service saturating at this location. Blessings!
I go to retreats here, I am a quilter so we bundle up our projects, supplies and equipment for 3 to 5 days. We stay there, eat there sew, chat, eat, talk, play games, puzzles. All included you can sew in your jammies even! Works for crafters too!
Bill, your wife is lovely! How is she finds time to support women and their needs while running a business and with two small children amazes me! You are a lucky man!🙂
Gwendoline is a very beautiful elegant lady . Sounds like she has great ideas to generate business for the convent . The covenant kitchen is lovely can’t wait to see it all completed. ❤️
Sounds amazing to have women's retreats. Once the kitchen is done, there could be cooking classes. The garden, the two story library and all the other ideas for development would fit with this future function. Keep up all the great work!
Great idea Gwen. Here in England due to cutbacks and funding there is so many people falling through the cracks so what you are planning will be invaluable. Billy you have special girl there. ❤
Gwen, I hope to be able to come to France and stay at the convent. What a beautiful experience, women supporting women in a lovely environment. Well done. So glad you can count on Billy to encourage you in a worthwhile endeavour. The kitchen is amazing, looking forward to seeing those tiles go down. Really nice to see Duncan warming up to the camera, helping to fill Simon’s absence. Great video Billy
Wonderful idea Gwen for both English and French ladies as a retreat , ladies letting off steam❤ the kitchen has come so far now Billy, what a transformation 😊
A wonderful idea from Gwendoline…. It’s such a beautiful space for a retreat. Whether that is yoga, meditation, sound baths, art and photography mindfulness (which I do) gardening too. The nuns will be very happy and the energy there will be noticed as soon as you enter 🙏🏻. Thank you Billy and team for making such a beautiful space. I look forward to all the progress you make….
Excellent episode! Great to see Duncan, he is fabulous, hard working and very organized! I absolutely love his finished work! The lights are very beautiful! Gwen's plans are great! Thank you all for making and sharing this lovely video.😊❤❤
Dunkin’s work is so neat that you can’t see any wires inside the box. He is the best!! Gwen is such a sweet and lovely woman. I love her idea for the convent and her on-line circles. I think when the stars aligned and the two of you met, it was a perfect match. xx
Gwendolyn is so sweet and I love her idea for the convent. It’s just lovely seeing her now and again on your channel Billy. I wish I could afford to take advantage of all she is doing for women. And that I lived close by to attend in person but alas I live in the states and on a pension. Billy I love how the kitchen is coming along. The wall color is beautiful.
Let there be light 💡- Duncan has done an amazing job!! The chandelier may need a little upgrade though 😉 😂 Love the idea of making the convent a women’s retreat. The convent is in such a beautiful setting and already has the perfect requirements for guests to stay there. I hope there will also be a garden for flowers, herbs and food - gardening is healing to the soul. Excited to see what this will become!
I love Gwen's plans! A place of peace and serenity especially in such a mad mad world that we live in now, I think that this is the right path! By the way Billy, the kitchen is looking perfect! Love the lighting! Can't wait to see the new chandelier when that comes through, I can picture it in there and it's just going to be glorious
A fantastic plan for the Convent, Gwen has a super business head on her shoulders. This will give her the space & another gorgeous venue to expand her already successful business plans. Excellent.
It’s always great to see Gwen. You can just tell she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Dunkin’ takes pride in his work, so neat and tidy.
hello Billy and Duncan, a true "professional" which can be seen by the way he finishes the work in the electric box, such a tidy worker too! Well done Billy in the working week end with the second coat of paint! Gwendoline has a real heart for the building, and for helping other women too! How about a part of the garden for the ladies to sit and relax - mini shelters too, just in case it rains?? Steady progress! Best wishes from Lincolnshire
Your beautiful Gwendoline has come up with a perfect idea in a woman's retreat...I think the convent itself will be used to great purpose for the people...and Billie, you and Gwen are the perfect renaissance people to take on this challenge, not many would...CHEERS...!
The convent houses such an ideal location for smaller wedding venues in town and catering availability with that kitchen !! Of course your home had a most magnificent opportunity to hold weddings also!!! So many thoughtful uses of all your locations will enrich the whole community !!!❤
Gwendolyn has a great plan for some of the use of the convent, It is large enough to accommodate many ideas, The kitchen is beautiful and I cant wait to see the flooring, This convent project is one of my most favorites, Great job everyone, Blessings,
The kitchen is looking fabulous. The paint colour is just right, the lighting will look great at night-time. Perhaps you could put a light inside the fireplace to make the range more visible. I love Gwen's idea for retreats at the convent. Calming events in a calm place, sounds good. 🙂
La idea de Gwen es increíble. Siempre he sentido el convento como una escuela para renovadores, con prácticas (En el convento) 12:34 , los alumnos se quedarían como mínimo una semana con visitas guiadas a los chauteaux y casas renovadas en vuestra zona. Y la capilla como una sala de música y exposiciones de pinturas y esculturas (sobre todo para artistas jóvenes que lo tienen muy difícil)..
I think a men’s retreat for all ages would be great featuring Billy (restoration class) and Michael (painting class) and the other gifted guys (filming, meditation, gardening) who have helped. Men need a retreat also.
I love Gwendoline’s idea for women’s retreats. That could expand to almost any kind of women’s retreats too. That kitchen would be a wonderful place for a cooking retreat with a well known chef. The building is custom made for spiritual retreats of almost any kind… I would imagine the acoustics in the chapel are lovely. That would make classes on singing or public speaking ideal… and of course weddings. the possibilities are almost endless with such a large and gorgeous building❤️🤗🐝 Oh! And the gardens and greenhouse… lots of classes and retreats out there too🤗
The kitchen is becoming more than more stunning as time goes on. So much incredible hard work but it is really paying off. The transformation has been a delight to watch. I'm looking forward to the finish and then on to the other rooms, too.
The transformation in this room, even without the floors being done, is astounding. I’m sure that you and the team are justifiably proud of the work you’ve done. You should be, at the very least. It makes mew glad to be watching as the progress goes on, even a little at a time because of delays out of your control. Wow, just wow. Keep up the good work. Very much looking forward to what the next room will look like.
I’ve followed you and your story right from the beginning Billy as I’ve said before and you’ve all come on in leaps and bounds……it’s a pleasure to see and watch your progress…..! Love all your family ….Gwendoline is beautiful and her command of English is amazing ! Your children are a delight ….love to see the snippets of them and keeping up with the rest of your family. Michael is looking great too….more like his old self when at the beginning I couldn’t tell you apart….I thought you were twins…! Lol You are all doing a great job bringing the Chateau and the Convent back to life …….thank you for sharing your dream with us……!xx
I was looking back on the videos you made when you first bought the convent and I could not believe how abandoned and ramshackle everywhere looked. Your transformation now seems almost miraculous, and you have such sensitivity and good taste as bit by bit you bring it back to life again.
Hi Billy and Duncan- you done a wonderful job and I love the idea of a retreat and other community uses as well. Love the lighting Duncan great choice ! Way to go Gwen !
Billy it's fantastic that Gwen is running a ladies retreat and online sessions for venting and discussing issues like stress , have you ever thought of organising something similar for men? , Perhaps you and Michael could work with Gwen to do something on a similar level for us men.
Love how the wall lights are above and below and the softness of the light giving so much ambiance to the room. That and the colour of the walls have added so much warmth to the kitchen. Great choices as always Billy.
Lovely idea Gwen! I think a bunch of raised beds for veggies outside the kitchen would be marvelous. The walled garden keeps them private and makes a nice visual towards the back of the property for whatever purpose you choose.
Nice hearing Gwen’s plans for women’s retreats at the convent; something that’s needed! Great job on the choice of the wall lights Billy, they really create just the right kind of elegant ambience.
I get close to tears, seeing each step of the kitchen reno. I remember so clearly what Billy walked into, in the beginning. I feel like I am part of the reno. And as a mental health RN for 40 years (medically retired several years ago), Gwen's work for the well being of women is as beautiful as Gwen herself. What an incredible setting the convent will be, for her Women's events. Hi, Duncan! Many blessings to all who are part of the reno.
I love Gwens' idea, ever since she mentioned about her healing retreat centre plans for the convent. Couldn't be more perfect. The lights are also perfectly understated.. ready for the centre piece, a fabulous chandelier. The space is looking so good. Well done.
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My sister does these retreats with a group of nuns. They spend the day talking then spend the night and meet in the morning for church. She loves them and it's good for her to get away from life for a few days.
I’m so excited at your plans Gwendoline and Billy. As a wheelchair user who would absolutely love to visit and experience your renovations and a beautiful retreat I have to say I was thrilled by your ramp to the entrance/hall video and hope you can get that lift sorted for the likes of me that stairs are a flipping impossibility for! I only found your channel about a week ago and I’ve just caught up and feel weirdly proud of you for your work. When I come to France may I visit and test out your ramps and help you construct the most accessible areas in the garden etc. please?
Gwen is a delight and has a very interesting vision for the convent. Good luck with the project. Billy, the kitchen looks fabulous. Love the wall lights.
Wow, the kitchen looks wonderful! I do like the wall color, it contrasts so subtly with the white roof plaster and the wood windows, and the lighting really brings it together in such a warm way! I think Gwendolyn's plans are marvelous, already good and meaningful plans for this beautiful building.
Wow so good to see qwendoline give her plans..such a lovely lady mum and wife..and I been watching every morning what your doing to the convent..I love it and Duncan.w hat a great electrician..I'm really looking forward to all the renovations your doing.and also ghostly happenings. And good on billy doing your old range rover..i have to say I follow you.ryans world.bordeau chronicles.and so many more. . respect.your doing so good ,👍
Awesome idea. Good Luck with your venture. Renovations are looking wonderful. I think womens classes for Meditation, Midfulness, Happiness in the now, cooking and crafty weekends - are all fatastic ideas. You could have specialists in their field come for the weekends!! Lots of love to you all, Julie - MussonMade Meditation, Australia. Breathe, Believe Receive.
So proud of Gwen I am having my #6 women's circle tomorrow the 3rd. I love them and they really are teaching me to care for myself.. Crack On Gwendoline 💞
Amazing Gwen, I would definitely come and see the Convent. I would love to get in there and feel the essence of what was. Maybe you can have gardening classes..etc. I think Billy could have a Mens retreat and bring that good energy to to circle. We know our young men need a good Man to look up to. Blessings
A women's retreat is a very thoughtful way to open the Convent for the community and Gwen's courage is wonderful. You have a lot of space, a lot of history and I know you will garner so much enthusiasm and support as time goes by. The place would be a compelling art space. So rich in information and material to respond to. It is waiting for you you know ..
I have thought for quite some time that a retreat center/special event venue would be a great use for the space. I'm a quilter and I bet there are some quilters who would love to do a retreat! You'd need a few plugs to go around for that though! It's looking good.
So glad to hear about Gwendolyn's plans for the convent. Once the gardens are restored, there will be a beautiful relaxing path to rejuvenate. Pick some fruit & veggies. Maybe even a meditation area.
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Billy & Gwendoline, the idea of a woman's retreat at the convent is not only a wonderful way to use the building, but to also pay homage to it's previous life and the many women who lived there.
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i would love the retreat when i come to france in 2025-hopefully for 3 months and to include a language immersion course?
Catholic/Christian retreat centers are very needed! Would be amazing! ❤
What a fantastic legacy for all the women who lived their lives in the convent!❤
A venue for wedding with the Chapple and kitchen
Gwen's idea is fantastic! That place would also be good for a cooking school. You have dorm rooms, rec rooms, huge kitchen,rooms for other classes.
And something with writing retrats or something with reading ... because the libreary/bibliotheque will be a central space as well and has to be filled / used and appreciated.
What a great idea Gwen. You also have a huge garden to grow organic food and fruits to supply the workshops. A meditation garden would be a area as well.
Yes, but maybe a meditation garden in an occidental way, in the typical convent style.
I was a dementia caregiver. A friend who has a B & B does dementia caregiver retreats at her inn. I know how stressful it can be and that might be a nice population to tailor a retreat for.
Billy & Gwen renting out the kitchen to a catering company would provide Gwen with all the food she needs for the retreat. They can cater for the visitors to the library. You could provide childcare for mothers with children. Somehow I see a farmers market in the center garden, stalls all the way round. Thank you Gwen you made all my business lightbulbs light up. There’s so much that can be done once you have a space.
The kitchen is not set up for a commercial operation, it would not be ideal for a catering company
They are also in the middle of nowhere.
Well people travel when they want to checkout new things. It could be a self sufficient community and also surviving near by villages. Wedding! There’s so many ways these days of packing food.
Yes a farmers market, craft area, boot/rummage sale in the courtyard!!!
Duncan does the tidiest electrical boxes ever. Those wall lights do a lovely job Billy, and you are a great tease about that chandelier, I can’t wait to see it. I guess you can’t really do the floor until it’s in, as the lift will be needed to reach there.
The convent will be a beautiful place for Gwen’s retreats. You are making the spaces so open and calm, I’m sure the ladies will find time spent there refreshing and renewing. Each time we see this room, it has changed dramatically.🖤🇨🇦
Thank you Gwen. Women do need a retreat now and than. Excellent 👍
Billy, I think your praising your co- workers and employees is wery symparhetic. If all bosses were like this! Thanks for all of your videos!
The kitchen is looking great, colors all go well together. Great effort by all.
I like Gwendoline’s idea. You can get the locals involved and take pride in the place.
Duncan is a master at his craft. The kitchen lighting looks great.
Thanks for sharing your day! 😀
What a wonderful way to honour the nuns with a women's retreat❤
Gwen is such a sweet young lady. You have a keeper there, Billy, and the same for Billy he's a keeper too. Xxx
Just thinking how lucky they were to find each other!
As a woman who has been part of Gwen’s circles online I can attest to how wonderful they are! See you tomorrow night Gwen ❤
Bravo for your Retreat Space Vision! As a retreat planner here in the US, I can attest to how difficult it is to rent a beautiful location that’s not affiliated with a particular church organization that imposes religious restrictions on use. Gwen’s retreats sound wonderful - but you can also consider renting to those organizing Yoga retreats, scrapbooking retreats, quilting retreats, meditation retreats, silence retreats, book club retreats - you can even host open retreat weekends where individuals can sign up to just be away and have a self-guided experience. Men’s group retreats too. It feels like your vision honors the nun’s centuries-long devotion and service saturating at this location. Blessings!
Fantastic suggestions, I’m sure whatever they do will be a great success 👍
you may even organize a garden retreat where people could come and actually work in the convent garden!
I like all your ideas. Also, with the former chapel as an auditorium, they have many performing arts possibilities, too.
Gwen! What your doing is very much needed. We can’t nurture our families if we aren’t in a good place.
I go to retreats here, I am a quilter so we bundle up our projects, supplies and equipment for 3 to 5 days. We stay there, eat there sew, chat, eat, talk, play games, puzzles. All included you can sew in your jammies even! Works for crafters too!
Bill, your wife is lovely! How is she finds time to support women and their needs while running a business and with two small children amazes me! You are a lucky man!🙂
I think Gwen's retreat ideas are awesome and can be thoroughly expanded into other areas of interest!! Crack on Billy!!
Gwendoline is a very beautiful elegant lady . Sounds like she has great ideas to generate business for the convent . The covenant kitchen is lovely can’t wait to see it all completed. ❤️
Sounds amazing to have women's retreats. Once the kitchen is done, there could be cooking classes. The garden, the two story library and all the other ideas for development would fit with this future function. Keep up all the great work!
Gwendolyn’s idea is lovely!! So close to finishing the kitchen 🎉🎉🎉
Great idea Gwen. Here in England due to cutbacks and funding there is so many people falling through the cracks so what you are planning will be invaluable. Billy you have special girl there. ❤
Gwen, I hope to be able to come to France and stay at the convent. What a beautiful experience, women supporting women in a lovely environment. Well done. So glad you can count on Billy to encourage you in a worthwhile endeavour.
The kitchen is amazing, looking forward to seeing those tiles go down. Really nice to see Duncan warming up to the camera, helping to fill Simon’s absence. Great video Billy
Wonderful idea Gwen for both English and French ladies as a retreat
, ladies letting off steam❤ the kitchen has come so far now Billy, what a transformation 😊
Fabulous lighting arrangement Billy congratulations… Gwen’s idea is really good and engages with the community too 👍👍🌷🏴
A wonderful idea from Gwendoline…. It’s such a beautiful space for a retreat. Whether that is yoga, meditation, sound baths, art and photography mindfulness (which I do) gardening too. The nuns will be very happy and the energy there will be noticed as soon as you enter 🙏🏻. Thank you Billy and team for making such a beautiful space. I look forward to all the progress you make….
Excellent episode! Great to see Duncan, he is fabulous, hard working and very organized! I absolutely love his finished work! The lights are very beautiful! Gwen's plans are great! Thank you all for making and sharing this lovely video.😊❤❤
Lovely idea Gwen. Certainly have the space. Lights looking good. Xx
Dunkin’s work is so neat that you can’t see any wires inside the box. He is the best!! Gwen is such a sweet and lovely woman. I love her idea for the convent and her on-line circles. I think when the stars aligned and the two of you met, it was a perfect match. xx
What a fabulous idea Gwen has. Perfect for the convent. ❤🐨
Gwendolyn is so sweet and I love her idea for the convent. It’s just lovely seeing her now and again on your channel Billy.
I wish I could afford to take advantage of all she is doing for women. And that I lived close by to attend in person but alas I live in the states and on a pension.
Billy I love how the kitchen is coming along. The wall color is beautiful.
Let there be light 💡- Duncan has done an amazing job!! The chandelier may need a little upgrade though 😉 😂
Love the idea of making the convent a women’s retreat. The convent is in such a beautiful setting and already has the perfect requirements for guests to stay there. I hope there will also be a garden for flowers, herbs and food - gardening is healing to the soul.
Excited to see what this will become!
I love Gwen's plans! A place of peace and serenity especially in such a mad mad world that we live in now, I think that this is the right path! By the way Billy, the kitchen is looking perfect! Love the lighting! Can't wait to see the new chandelier when that comes through, I can picture it in there and it's just going to be glorious
A fantastic plan for the Convent, Gwen has a super business head on her shoulders. This will give her the space & another gorgeous venue to expand her already successful business plans. Excellent.
Great job Duncan.
Lovely ambience created by the lights, with the stone fireplace, and beautiful beams for the ladies to relax and find their peace.
It’s always great to see Gwen. You can just tell she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.
Dunkin’ takes pride in his work, so neat and tidy.
Duncan is a gem. You can tell he takes pride in keeping his work organized and safe.
The kitchen lights look superb. We say farewell to Simon, and in comes Duncan to keep us all entertained!
Love the paint color. It enhances the beauty of the room's windows and beams. It doesn't overwhelm the room; very soothing.
hello Billy and Duncan, a true "professional" which can be seen by the way he finishes the work in the electric box, such a tidy worker too! Well done Billy in the working week end with the second coat of paint! Gwendoline has a real heart for the building, and for helping other women too! How about a part of the garden for the ladies to sit and relax - mini shelters too, just in case it rains?? Steady progress! Best wishes from Lincolnshire
Your beautiful Gwendoline has come up with a perfect idea in a woman's retreat...I think the convent itself will be used to great purpose for the people...and Billie, you and Gwen are the perfect renaissance people to take on this challenge, not many would...CHEERS...!
The convent houses such an ideal location for smaller wedding venues in town and catering availability with that kitchen !! Of course your home had a most magnificent opportunity to hold weddings also!!! So many thoughtful uses of all your locations will enrich the whole community !!!❤
The lightening is just beautiful. I love everything about the Convent. Great ideas from Gwendolyn.
Gwendolyn has a great plan for some of the use of the convent, It is large enough to accommodate many ideas, The kitchen is beautiful and I cant wait to see the flooring, This convent project is one of my most favorites, Great job everyone, Blessings,
The kitchen is looking fabulous. The paint colour is just right, the lighting will look great at night-time. Perhaps you could put a light inside the fireplace to make the range more visible. I love Gwen's idea for retreats at the convent. Calming events in a calm place, sounds good. 🙂
La idea de Gwen es increíble. Siempre he sentido el convento como una escuela para renovadores, con prácticas (En el convento) 12:34 , los alumnos se quedarían como mínimo una semana con visitas guiadas a los chauteaux y casas renovadas en vuestra zona. Y la capilla como una sala de música y exposiciones de pinturas y esculturas (sobre todo para artistas jóvenes que lo tienen muy difícil)..
I think a men’s retreat for all ages would be great featuring Billy (restoration class) and Michael (painting class) and the other gifted guys (filming, meditation, gardening) who have helped. Men need a retreat also.
sounds good to me! retreats for everyone
& treats for everyone too?🤣
@@ThePethericksabsolutely fantastic idea . I have actually learned a feel things watching your videos mate . Good job
Absolutely! Featuring craft beer, baguettes, snooker, pool, darts, and regular sporting event viewings.
I love Gwendoline’s idea for women’s retreats. That could expand to almost any kind of women’s retreats too. That kitchen would be a wonderful place for a cooking retreat with a well known chef. The building is custom made for spiritual retreats of almost any kind… I would imagine the acoustics in the chapel are lovely. That would make classes on singing or public speaking ideal… and of course weddings. the possibilities are almost endless with such a large and gorgeous building❤️🤗🐝 Oh! And the gardens and greenhouse… lots of classes and retreats out there too🤗
The kitchen is becoming more than more stunning as time goes on. So much incredible hard work but it is really paying off. The transformation has been a delight to watch. I'm looking forward to the finish and then on to the other rooms, too.
The transformation in this room, even without the floors being done, is astounding. I’m sure that you and the team are justifiably proud of the work you’ve done. You should be, at the very least. It makes mew glad to be watching as the progress goes on, even a little at a time because of delays out of your control. Wow, just wow. Keep up the good work. Very much looking forward to what the next room will look like.
I’ve followed you and your story right from the beginning Billy as I’ve said before and you’ve all come on in leaps and bounds……it’s a pleasure to see and watch your progress…..!
Love all your family ….Gwendoline is beautiful and her command of English is amazing !
Your children are a delight ….love to see the snippets of them and keeping up with the rest of your family.
Michael is looking great too….more like his old self when at the beginning I couldn’t tell you apart….I thought you were twins…! Lol
You are all doing a great job bringing the Chateau and the Convent back to life …….thank you for sharing your dream with us……!xx
Love when Gwen is in the video. So beautiful. When is she getting her own channel?
That sounds great, Gwen! Narrative therapy is very powerful, as is connection ❤😊🇦🇺 Billy, Gwen is adorable!
I was looking back on the videos you made when you first bought the convent and I could not believe how abandoned and ramshackle everywhere looked. Your transformation now seems almost miraculous, and you have such sensitivity and good taste as bit by bit you bring it back to life again.
I could see an entire retreat space with gardening, cooking, yoga, wine tasting, etc. ❤
Hi Billy and Duncan- you done a wonderful job and I love the idea of a retreat and other community uses as well. Love the lighting Duncan great choice ! Way to go Gwen !
Billy it's fantastic that Gwen is running a ladies retreat and online sessions for venting and discussing issues like stress , have you ever thought of organising something similar for men? , Perhaps you and Michael could work with Gwen to do something on a similar level for us men.
How lovely to see the beautiful Gwendoline and I love her idea of a women’s retreat, you both deserve great success ❤
Love how the wall lights are above and below and the softness of the light giving so much ambiance to the room. That and the colour of the walls have added so much warmth to the kitchen. Great choices as always Billy.
Lovely idea Gwen!
I think a bunch of raised beds for veggies outside the kitchen would be marvelous. The walled garden keeps them private and makes a nice visual towards the back of the property for whatever purpose you choose.
Nice hearing Gwen’s plans for women’s retreats at the convent; something that’s needed! Great job on the choice of the wall lights Billy, they really create just the right kind of elegant ambience.
I get close to tears, seeing each step of the kitchen reno. I remember so clearly what Billy walked into, in the beginning. I feel like I am part of the reno.
And as a mental health RN for 40 years (medically retired several years ago), Gwen's work for the well being of women is as beautiful as Gwen herself. What an incredible setting the convent will be, for her Women's events.
Hi, Duncan!
Many blessings to all who are part of the reno.
I love Gwens' idea, ever since she mentioned about her healing retreat centre plans for the convent. Couldn't be more perfect. The lights are also perfectly understated.. ready for the centre piece, a fabulous chandelier. The space is looking so good. Well done.
The kitchen is really taking shape. The convent will be a beautiful place to go and recharge.
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Carry on. 👍
Great ideas, the kitchen is just gorgeous. 😊🏴
My sister does these retreats with a group of nuns. They spend the day talking then spend the night and meet in the morning for church. She loves them and it's good for her to get away from life for a few days.
Love those 2 way wall lights it pulls the room and comes together as ready. Good job, Billey & Duncan.
The lights finish the kitchen off love. Great idea of the retreat x
I can't wait to see the chandelier that Billy is going to install 😊😊😊
Maybe Billy will give us a sneak peek, I can't wait until the end of October...lol.
What a wonderful idea Gwen has for the convent! I look forward to seeing where this renovation project takes you. Crack on🙏❤️
Gwen and Billy, 2 bright and talented people and a beautiful couple. 👏👏👏👏👏
I’m so excited at your plans Gwendoline and Billy. As a wheelchair user who would absolutely love to visit and experience your renovations and a beautiful retreat I have to say I was thrilled by your ramp to the entrance/hall video and hope you can get that lift sorted for the likes of me that stairs are a flipping impossibility for! I only found your channel about a week ago and I’ve just caught up and feel weirdly proud of you for your work. When I come to France may I visit and test out your ramps and help you construct the most accessible areas in the garden etc. please?
Duncan your pride in your work and the tidy cabling is disserving of praise. It's the best advert for your service there is. Well done sir👍👌
Gwen is a delight and has a very interesting vision for the convent. Good luck with the project.
Billy, the kitchen looks fabulous. Love the wall lights.
Wow, the kitchen looks wonderful! I do like the wall color, it contrasts so subtly with the white roof plaster and the wood windows, and the lighting really brings it together in such a warm way! I think Gwendolyn's plans are marvelous, already good and meaningful plans for this beautiful building.
So beautiful!! An amazing room and I love the idea of using the Convent as a Woman''s Retreat.
Wow so good to see qwendoline give her plans..such a lovely lady mum and wife..and I been watching every morning what your doing to the convent..I love it and Duncan.w hat a great electrician..I'm really looking forward to all the renovations your doing.and also ghostly happenings.
And good on billy doing your old range rover..i have to say I follow you.ryans world.bordeau chronicles.and so many more.
. respect.your doing so good
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Duncan's work is a thing of beauty. The kitchen is looking so nice. It's been a long journey but worth it.
I really like the wall lights! They complement the entire room - draws the eye up and down...and not too matchy matchy. I love it.
Missed Yannis! Good to see Duncan. Kitchen progressing really well. Be wonderful when it's fully equipped!
I am intrigued by Duncan's T-shirt--beautiful graphic. Yes, his cabling is equally beautiful.ll
It is wonderful to see the support and consideration shown by everyone, it shows such great respect and compassion!❤😊
Awesome idea. Good Luck with your venture. Renovations are looking wonderful. I think womens classes for Meditation, Midfulness, Happiness in the now, cooking and crafty weekends - are all fatastic ideas. You could have specialists in their field come for the weekends!! Lots of love to you all, Julie - MussonMade Meditation, Australia.
Breathe, Believe Receive.
Everthing looks beautiful, well done team Billy!!!!❤
Incredible! Can't wait to see the kitchen when it's finished. Even when it's done there's going to be a lot of room. ❤
What an awesome idea for the convent in the future. With the beautiful garden, it will be very relaxing.
Omg the room looks amazing Billy and Gwen. What a transformation.
So proud of Gwen I am having my #6 women's circle tomorrow the 3rd. I love them and they really are teaching me to care for myself..
Crack On Gwendoline 💞
Fabulous idea Gwendoline. A retreat is something everyone needs in this hectic complicated world. Great vision. Love it! xx
Awesome Gwendolyn! The convent is big enough for that! 💖💖💖💖💖💖
Amazing Gwen, I would definitely come and see the Convent. I would love to get in there and feel the essence of what was. Maybe you can have gardening classes..etc. I think Billy could have a Mens retreat and bring that good energy to to circle. We know our young men need a good Man to look up to. Blessings
A women's retreat is a very thoughtful way to open the Convent for the community and Gwen's courage is wonderful. You have a lot of space, a lot of history and I know you will garner so much enthusiasm and support as time goes by. The place would be a compelling art space. So rich in information and material to respond to. It is waiting for you you know ..
I think Gwen's idea is great. Billy is doing such a great job of restoring the convent and putting them together is Fabulous. Have a great day
I think retreats or conferences and =would be a great use. Business retreats or conferences would fit into the space really well. Great idea!
I have thought for quite some time that a retreat center/special event venue would be a great use for the space. I'm a quilter and I bet there are some quilters who would love to do a retreat! You'd need a few plugs to go around for that though! It's looking good.
So glad to hear about Gwendolyn's plans for the convent. Once the gardens are restored, there will be a beautiful relaxing path to rejuvenate. Pick some fruit & veggies. Maybe even a meditation area.
Such nice ideas from Gwen, Kitchen looking great.