Breaking New Ground

Season 1

New York-based Broadway dancer and entrepreneur Robert Hartwell purchases a home in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Aside from renovating his dream home, he dives into a deep history covering over 200 years to learn about the home's beginnings while also discovering his family roots.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

The Parlor
E1
The ParlorRobert meets his team to begin renovating his 200-year-old home and is on a mission to protect and salvage as many original details as possible.
The Kitchen and Dining Room
E2
The Kitchen and Dining RoomThe kitchen and the dining room renovations become one of Robert's biggest challenges, in both balancing the books and making important decisions.
The Primary Suite
E3
The Primary SuiteDuring the renovation of his primary suite, Robert is on a mission to understand where he comes from and how he became the person he is today.
The Living Room, Study and Exterior
E4
The Living Room, Study and ExteriorAs Robert juggles his time between creative and construction challenges, he leans on his friends and learns more about his new community.
The Dance Studio and Family Spaces
E5
The Dance Studio and Family SpacesAs Great Barrington, MA, starts to feel like home, Robert dreams of building a one-of-a-kind dance studio with original details. He is also manifesting a room for a future family while he reflects on his original intention -- to fill this house with joy.
Mom's Suite
E6
Mom's SuiteOn a mission to finish his house, Robert works around the clock to make sure a suite for his mother is fit for a queen. Family, history, loss and perseverance brought Robert on this journey to build a home, and the culmination of love and joy is revealed.