What We Know About Renovation Island Stars Bryan And Sarah Baeumler's Kids
Very few kids can say that their parents' profession involves renovating an entire island. Quintyn, Charlotte, Lincoln, and Josephine Baeumler are rare exceptions because their parents are Bryan and Sarah Baeumler. These names might ring a bell, and that's because they star on the HGTV hit show "Renovation Island."
Bryan and Sarah from "Renovation Island" took one of the biggest risks by deciding to restore and renovate an old resort on the island of South Andros. Bryan told HGTV, "We're leaving our home and business behind for a huge family adventure. [...] This is the biggest change our family has faced and the largest scale project we've ever taken on. What are we risking? Absolutely everything." The couple's children were either under 10 years old or just a little older when they began the large project, per Vizaca.
The move from Canada to an island can be a huge change for anyone, especially kids, and this was definitely on Bryan and Sarah's minds. Sarah told HGTV, "Obviously, as a parent, you hope that the kids, all of our kids, will remember this fondly that they will be so thankful for this opportunity." Sarah even thinks the renovation gave the kids an opportunity to learn new experiences, which makes her truly believe the project was the right thing to do. She said, "We showed them a different part of the world, and [with] the people that they've met and the work that they've had to put in, hopefully, they will understand the benefit as they grow older."
The Baeumler kids tried homeschooling
Even though moving to a new place can be exciting, it can also be difficult. Your whole environment is uprooted and changed to something completely different. School was one of the many things the Baeumler kids and their parents had to adjust to when they moved to the island.
On "Renovation Island," Sarah Baeumler talked about when they initially relocated to South Andros, they tried homeschooling, per House Beautiful. They did this for a couple of months and even gave advice about homeschooling on "The Morning Show." From adjustable desks to wiggle seats and setting up zones for the kids to move around, it seemed like the Baeumlers were getting the hang of things. However, one thing they forgot to factor in was the construction on the island itself.
Sarah shared on "Renovation Island," "[G]iven the state of the property, we are in full construction mode, and to have the three youngest ones running around, it just isn't safe. So they will all be going to a local school because, for them, they need a proper school environment." The couple had the three younger kids squared away, but what about the eldest, Quintyn? Sarah said, "Bryan and I both thought it was really important for [Quintyn] to have a proper high school education, so we're actually sending him off-island, and he will live in a boarding school." Luckily, Quintyn is only a 20-minute flight away — not too far from the family.
Bryan and Sarah teach their kids about saving
Bryan and Sarah Baeumler make money for their renovations by investing and saving money. The South Andros property alone cost the couple $2 million and that did not include all the construction they put into the estate, per Forbes. The financial skills the couple has learned in the renovation business is something that can be used in multiple professions. They believe teaching their kids about finance could be a valuable lesson.
The couple talked about saving money in a video for RBC Royal Bank in 2019. They gave their kids different scenarios where they had to choose whether they would spend or save their money. Throughout the video, Bryan and Sarah teach their kids a nice balance of spending and saving money. They told RBC Royal Bank how they continue to provide lessons of financial responsibility in their everyday lives.
Sarah shared how her daughter, Charlotte, wanted a phone, but didn't have the money for it. So, Sarah gave her a babysitting gig to raise the funds for a phone. Sarah said, "Giving your kids some measure of responsibility can teach them the concept of working for money. And when they work for cash — or for something they want — there is more weight and significance attached to the item purchased." For the Baeumlers, monetary situations like this happen all the time, especially as their kids get older. Bryan and Sarah simply want the best for their kids and that includes financial stability.