Exploring the Remains of Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village

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What began with a collection of 17,000 pencils turned into an entire back yard of sculptures and buildings made from over 90,000 bottles.
Written by: Bethany Guerrero
Cinematography and Visual Effects by: C. Drew Unser
Special Thanks: Tammy Grodt & Tanya Goodman
Check out Bottle Village's website:
bottlevillage.com/
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Grandma's Bottle Village: The Art of Tressa Prisbrey" produced & directed by: Allie Light and Irving Saraf. Light-Saraf Films, San Francisco 1982. Running time 28:30 minutes. (for full 28 min video, click on MPEG or Real stream links at folkstreams.net)
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• Bottle Build Grandma
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@noahcount7132 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of your more memorable destinations, because of Grandma Prisbrey's story, and because there's an effort underway to restore and preserve her bottle village. Well done Bethany and Drew, as usual!

@stephaniekurtz5520 3 жыл бұрын

My actual grandma!!! Super interesting lady

@effieinglish 2 жыл бұрын

❤🧡💛💚💙💜

@barynovacek5982 3 жыл бұрын

I get so excited to see a new video from you both. Thanks for bringing me new views to enjoy.

@michaelwalters7333 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You, for the Awesome Videos

@AngelFlores-up5vj 3 жыл бұрын

Nothings better than a Saturday 1am upload from you guys

@richardparrott7192 3 жыл бұрын

Another oddly satisfying odyssey

@jonathanlapham2374 3 жыл бұрын

How did I miss this until now?! What a real treat! Thank you for bringing this great place to us.

@karenclary8592 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you both so much for all that you do, it's awesome the places we get to see!! It's so hard for me to do much as I acquired severe arthritis in my 40's so traveling is not so easy most of the time. Peace!

@OddityOdysseys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@karenclary8592 3 жыл бұрын

@@OddityOdysseys Stay safe!

@nhcharmedone 3 жыл бұрын

So much history, it's amazing.

@danielcohen6853 3 жыл бұрын

I was just watching your old videos last night lol. Keep them coming please

@TheMFD00M 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us amazing places to explore!!!

@jj0rtega 3 жыл бұрын

This is cool, Thank You for visiting there and showing us. I have to plan a trip there.

@platoon-mg1qv 3 жыл бұрын

That was cool! 🍻

@harpsgrl 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the episode! Live out here in Simi Valley and have been to it several times. By the way, the Doll heads were used as the cover art for Wall of Voodoo's song Mexican Radio.

@sunshinewaters5335 2 жыл бұрын

I went there years ago. Amazing place. We had a docent who showed us around. I do remember a lot of doll heads which kinda creeped me out.

@mikerequadt9661 3 жыл бұрын

The people of 'Aotearoa - the eight wonder of the world,' Enjoy your interesting video's. Cheers.

@sthrnbll2u65 3 жыл бұрын

Lol bottoms up. Truly this place is so uniquely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@theathjr 3 жыл бұрын

Another fun quirky out of the way attraction I have never heard about ! Thank you Bethany & Drew for taking us along on your adventure ! Safe Travels !

@carolinafernandez4049 3 жыл бұрын

Great video like always! Thank you. Miss you both

@OddityOdysseys 3 жыл бұрын

Stay safe, our friend!

@navydogsadventures3500 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty incredible!

@JasmineApple 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I've never heard of this before, but I will definitely be checking it out! The stories from the guide -- someone who was there while Grandma Presbrey was building this -- were really interesting. I love the quote, "Anyone can do anything with a million dollars. Look at Disney. But it takes more than money to make something out of nothing." That is soooo true!

@djearwaxxx 3 жыл бұрын

Look forward to these late night uploads! Thank you!

@Nickolaswright 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys for another fun and interesting adventure.

@user-hs6hd8xg1b 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad it's being restored

@terencesaunders1357 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another video. Love from the new forest, England

@TheGKimble 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic journey, I've been waiting all day to watch. Thanks!

@jonathansteiner3251 3 жыл бұрын

Hello you two, thank you for the fun explore. I have to say I truly appreciate your adventures. I was born and grew up in Southern California, 60s-80s and most the places you visit I have been to also. Thank you for helping me remember those times!

@melissadye4416 2 жыл бұрын

If you are in San Luis Obispo, check out the structures at the back property. Horses roam free and there are dozens of architectural project built in the hillsides. Shell House was my favorite.

@effieinglish 2 жыл бұрын

What is this place in San Luis Obispo called?

@8ballout 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! How amazing is that!? Incredible to see. Thank you both so much for sharing.

@xvsj-s2x 3 жыл бұрын

SO Fascinating “Bottle Village” as a former Native of SoCal. I’ve never heard or visited this wonderful place. Grandma was a creative recycler 🌸 I ❤️ your Vlogs!!! My Best Always ❤️❤️ xx 🚒 Jesse

@briansmith9439 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds of a place in Idylwyld owned by an elderly woman in 1990 - all I recall is the mascot of the place was "Peg-leg Smith - the Buccaneer" and the displays she had made with bottles. Grandma Prisbey's is near another artist's place - Old Trapper's Lodge i Woodland Hills.

@OddityOdysseys 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We'll have to check those out. :)

@nathanbugg3221 3 жыл бұрын

You guys rock. Thanks for the great history of little known places.

@boxborolad 3 жыл бұрын

Another winner!

@rascob3603 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Your production value is really good, keep it up!

@BeyondTheCompass817 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, as always. You can tell it was a real labor of love for her. Oh, and at 6:36? Totally a ghost... 👻🧐

@chrystalSexydiabetic 3 жыл бұрын

Now you have to go to Elmer's bottle farm in victorville if you haven't..

@karenbarton6783 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've wanted to visit this place but I know there are no more public tours. Grandma Prisbrey was such a unique and creative soul.

@michaeldeal4846 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - very professionally done. One question about the "Village." Who owns it now, or at least who owns the property?

@JohnDoe-pv2iu 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what you need to do... And I understand taking a little time off... I've been subscribed since way back and I didn't get a8about this cool video you did almost a month ago. Just wanted yall to know. Take Care and be safe, John PS, I did really like this video too. Yall take Care.

@cartman4885 3 жыл бұрын

You guys always have the most interesting stuff always looking forward to your next videos thanks guys stay safe............

@maxiepattie85 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness 😮 I love you too much 😘💕❤️

@artisancans3954 3 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting!! Thank you... Take care. John.x..Greetings from Yorkshire England...

@junglejuice23 Жыл бұрын

Those boots look amazing on Bethany. Great shots, and another great video exploring California. I can't wait to meet a cute little urban explorer like her to compliment me as well as she does with you, Drew!

@SSH0LE. 3 жыл бұрын

aside from being born in norcal and moving back for 2 years after high school, i’ve spent the rest of my life here in socal, specifically in LA and Ventura. it’s so cool to find your channel and see all these places i grew up going to and finding new places to explore! i actually did a painting job at the senior apartments right next to bottle village, and would explore it on my breaks! a few other awesome places you can explore in simi valley are: rocket-dyne, the manson caves, and corganville “mini universal studios”

@keithjohnson5398 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo, nicely done, great tour of such a unique artist and her artwork. I've already started looking her up to find out more about the artist. I'd never heard this place in all the years I've lived in LA.

@OddityOdysseys 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Keith! There is so much wonderful information about Tressa Prisbrey. We highly encourage checking out the website (www.bottlevillage.com/). Take care and have a great weekend!

@effieinglish 2 жыл бұрын

@@OddityOdysseys Darn. File Not Found. 😔

@caivsivlivs 3 жыл бұрын

you guys upgraded the car! nice

@mikieson 3 жыл бұрын

interesting place. dont know about everyone,but for me,leaving my mark on the world is something im trying to do.I guess mostly through my youtube channel. I think a select few of us,just want to be remembered in some way..Here and gone so fast.We wonder what is our real importance..Even something so strange and simple as concrete and old glass can be someones living legacy. Thanks guys

@Pedro_mdriver 3 жыл бұрын

Great, as usual!👏👏👏

@grantottaviano7445 3 жыл бұрын

You guys should check out the “Volcano House” in the Yermo/Barstow area. It’s located off Interstate 40. 34*51’01”N 116*33’24”W

@grantottaviano7445 3 жыл бұрын

@@dnk1870 correct

@ryanc4761 2 жыл бұрын

Always wanted to check this place out so thanks for sharing!

@jennifurzoe1302 3 жыл бұрын

Another fine episode from Bethany & Drew Odysseys Oddities..Love You both for doing them.

@ronbucchino7167 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating story of a creative spirit -- thanks you two

@effieinglish 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video! I had to sub! Found you when searching for info about Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village. I live near there and had never heard of it until I went to order pizza from a new Pizza Guy's in Chatsworth. Never had their pizza and wanted to try it. On their website they have info about the local interests and curiosities. When I read "Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village" I had to know more, and I'm not disappointed! Going to look into visiting the place myself. 10 minutes away for 22 years and never knew! My best friends are a *block* away! One of my favorite places is the Watts Towers in Los Angeles that have a similar vibe. The place is utterly magical! Being there is totally different from seeing pictures and I can't miss the Bottle Village for the same reason! I would hope that it could be there forever, but nothing lasts forever, So we humans just keep on building this stuff. It's hard to find "dumps" that you can just rummage through these days but I dream of building my own little backyard curiosity.

@michaellawson5237 3 жыл бұрын

I saw you guys filming.

@vinceg4532 3 жыл бұрын

You guys find the most fascinating places to explore. I'd be interested to know how you go about researching your adventures. Are the places you visit discovered more by hearsay or do you have a method of seeking out what to visit next? Great job once again!

@DPImageCapturing 3 жыл бұрын

That was cool B&D, now I miss my 2 Grandmas!!

@dtna 3 жыл бұрын

Pronounced "See Me" Valley, not Simi Valley as written.

@scottstewart3884 3 жыл бұрын

If its a historical landmark, Are there not funds to help preserve it? IE: carefully rebuild the walls that fell during that earthquake, replace roofing materials etc?

@OddityOdysseys 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott! To our knowledge, funding from FEMA was pulled in the late '90s. The Preserve Bottle Village Committee is a nonprofit organization that has been hard at work to continue preservation efforts and we plan on staying in touch with them. Thanks for watching! :)

@scottstewart3884 3 жыл бұрын

@@OddityOdysseys Sorry, I'm from Canada. Up here, If a Place has been made into a historical Landmark, there are funds in place under the Parks branch (If I'm not mistaken) to help with upkeep and some repairs. But, at the same time, its a two edged sword, as you are also not allowed to "Modernize" the site beyond What it was, or you can do in an Unobtrusive way. (no Electric furnaces, Central A/C, etc.) Unless its needed for a public area, such as a washroom. and even then, IF possible, they like that stuff to be as hidden as they can. The Funding might not be a lot, but sometimes just having that funding for a few spots has led to more funding from other areas.

@anjachan Жыл бұрын

guns in the ground ... it´s getting crazier ... but it´s a pretty cool place.

@DonalDocRavioli 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Compliment, someone has lost weight. Carry on. Some might have called her nuts, but I call her creative, expressive, and imaginative.

@mrmeme164 3 жыл бұрын

Bethany is beautiful af

@diggermacleod6079 3 жыл бұрын

There's a thin line between "art" and hoarding...and she definitely walked it...

@MegaBait1616 3 жыл бұрын

Just image trying to get a building permit now to make this with Newsom in office ??

@keithjohnson5398 3 жыл бұрын

Well changes in building codes were updated to meet earthquake standards many years ago.

@effieinglish 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine trying to change your light bulbs, removing the government issued "free" lightbulbs (remember, they never give you something for nothing) with Gavin Nepotism Gruesome the ballot thief *still* in office?

@MegaBait1616 2 жыл бұрын

@@effieinglish , They keep voting for these people.... smh.

@blockisle9 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Looking forward to your next one. Can’t really do a patrion, but would like to do a one off, maybe get your selves a couple of drinks. PayPal?

@OddityOdysseys 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Thank you so much for your message. We do have a PayPal for our channel with: oddityodysseys@gmail.com - Hope you have a great rest of your weekend!