@@tinacarrol6702 I think it is the content licensing, each country has their own rules.I learned this when I traveled with a DVD and tried to play it in an Irish VCR
I am floored by Bill Graham’s connection to the chateau! As a teen in California I remember the ads for lot of big concerts beginning with the words “Bill Graham presents…” 4:33
I found your channel today and have already watched 11 episodes. As a German who knows what horrors the Nazis were and what they did to the people of Europe, I am particularly glad that the Chateau is being brought back to life. I'm looking forward to the next 100+ episodes. Bon voyage merci Dan!
Please don’t look at restoring this Chateau as a burden - you are where you are meant to be! It takes a special person to bring this historical home back to life and that’s you Dan.
Learning about a 13 year old girl, leading even younger children to sanctuary at the chateau; is enough to make anyone wax philosophical & get a wee bit soppy. I am honored to hear this brave youngsters story: it is epic.
With the new google maps you should be able to get the co-ordinates from the mairie and punch it into the new google maps and it will show you both in map and live view format where your boundaries actually are on your phone or ipad…
@@bobhaze5324From occupied France and eventually to unoccupied France, possibly through Switzerland. They may well have had to take the long way to get around the war. 😢
Your thoughts on the importance of this site were very moving, Dan. The history of the château as a place of refuge and safety for Jewish children during the war needs to be preserved. Thank you for taking this huge project on! ❤
I am just so sad Annalise will not be part of this project. I notice in the clip you posted of you and the boys on your first visit to the chateau you failed to mention that that was filmed by Annalise and all of her narration was edited out. I hope she will start her own blog so we can follow her steps with the boys as she moves forward on her own.
Dan my love. Yes you have bought a massive monument to hundreds of children who took refuge in your chateau. It’s a memorial to the past. The love and courage within the walls is a blessing in disguise. Honor their memories and the history by bringing back to life this beautiful chateau. Love ya. Take care and stay safe 🍺🌹🎈🌞😇🇺🇸❤️👍🙏🕊🌈
Excellent video, Dan. I really felt for you when you said you had a massive burden in preserving what the chateau really stands for. I understand where you're coming from. But don't put too much pressure on yourself. Don't let this project swallow you up. You are just one man with a family to support. Make sure they come first. Work away at the chateau as you can. I hope I speak on behalf of most people watching your journey. We certainly don't expect you to restore the building in a matter or months. Or even years, to be honest. Enjoy the process. I may be coming off a bit preachy, but I don't mean to sound that way. These are probably things you already know. I just want you to remember you are not alone. You have all of us, your viewers. Keep up the good work!
Profoundly moving, Dan. Rightfully so. Proud of you. The children the Chateau sheltered mattered. The people who risked everything to save them, mattered. Greatly. They have touched our lives in ways seen and unseen. You mentioned Bill Graham, the music producer. He gave us music that defines an era including acts like the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, and Janis Joplin. Filled stadiums with the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. He produced shows with poets Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Alan Ginsberg, and improv group The Committee. Would there have been a "counterculture" without him? Would there be music that has spanned time? And he was just one of the children the chateau sheltered. Perhaps one day you will learn more about the others. Who went on to be a scientist and saved lives? Who went on to build a business. In honoring the history of the chateau and the children it sheltered, you honor the future we exist in. The future they helped create. Thank you.
Beautiful Dan! I've been a fan since your first appearance as a rather quiet shy gardener at Le Lande. I was thrilled when you started your own channel giving us all a glimpse into all things Dan. I have celebrated your many accomplishments. Who knew you'd be great at everything?!!! Your humility and self deprecating humor have kept me and my husband cheering you on. I'm a died in the wool Dan Fan!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
What a beautiful comment! I feel the same. So hsppy for Dan's incredible accomplishments, faith in himself and the best. Stephanie Jarvis arrogantly tried to diminish him (remember her comments in the car on the way to Venice?) Dan has been patient, replying with his deeds, not words! Earning our great respect. He is tte David cutting off multiple ugly evil heads of Stephanie The Dragon, each head is the worst human vice. She is still trying to use tge false charm and fake it, but people see the Truth. Everyone is on Dan's side as true virtue and humility wins tte hearts! Great to see that. The Good=Dan over the Evil=Nazi supporting Stephanie
"Refuge" was one of the words you used to describe the chateau. I think that's what you're feeling. You have become a Refuge for the chateau. You are living the spirit of Refuge the chateau had for the Jewish children.
As you achieve a huge milestone of 500K and almost all the floors done, I thought it be nice to rewatch the earlier videos that set you on this amazing journey. Congratulations again Dan!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💛🙏🏼💛🥂🍾💪🏼
I have just done exactly the same thing. I discovered Dan’s channel about a year ago and binge watched many, but not all of his chateau videos to catch up. I missed this one then and, like you, now he’s reached 500,000 subscribers I took half an hour to look back and thought this one looked interesting. His comments relating some of the stories of the Jewish refugees were certainly moving. In my view this is one of, if not the, best channels on UA-cam. It’s enjoyably addictive 👍❤️
@@stephenhall9251 I'm a New Subscriber. A New Friend recommended it to me. So; I watched the most recent episode and now I've gone back to the beginning. Thank You.
That was one of the things I loved about living in France during my teens. Everywhere you turned there was a story about its history, and at that time, there were still many survivors of WW2 living about, ... My mother was Belgian, yes, a war bride, and every chance we got we went to visit her family. One time we were driving thru a forested area and I had to go potty. Naturally, we pull over and I went into the woods to find a friendly bush. Returning I found a German helmet, swastika and all, and showed it to my parents, asking if I could keep it. To this day I can not forget the look that crossed my mother's face before she shook her head. ... There are a lot of stories that never got told.
Wow, very interesting, your experience and I guess it's better not to know the details of the trauma your mother (and father) went through. Thank you for sharing.
I remember when I lived in France in the mid 80’s and I was in my 20’s, and meeting similar aged Europeans (I’m from Canada) and realizing how much a part of their psyche WWII still was compared to us late baby boomer North Americans.
I've been watching for a few weeks now and am going back to see old episodes when I found this one. I get it now. Dan isn't just rebuilding an old chateau, he's rebuilding a place that saved lives. Without this safe haven, the children may not have survived and gone on to have futures and their own families.
Dan, what an inspiration you are to those of us who try to make a difference in this world.! Maybe you can get a group of people together to raise money for the work that needs to happen, or inspire a local historical society to help you put together a plan of action. I predict great things are ahead!
I would seek help from local historical societies and perhaps Jewish Philanthropy groups. In U.S. some places you can get subsidized loans for historical restoration.
They say old buildings “speak” to their owners. It’s clear that not only has your lovely chateau fallen into the hands it’s meant to be in, but also that it speaks to your heart and soul. ❤💙 Thank you, Dan, for sharing this journey - past, present, and future, with us all. 🥰🌼
When you mentioned Bill Graham, I broke into tears! The man who fostered so many talented artist at Fillmore East and West! Well done as you begin your journey!
Just adding for reference, these music venues were in San Francisco, CA, USA. While I myself was born & raised in San Francisco & being a younger senior of 67 years, the music scene was not a part of my experience; however, my high school graduation took place in the Bill Graham Auditorium in June, 1973. So, both the Fall, 1972 & Spring, 1973 Graduating Classes of LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL, SAN FRANCISCO will be celebrating our 50th GRADUATION ANNIVERSARY next year, 2023‼️🥳🪅
@@virginiacacal7966 I'm 69 and when I was in high school, living in Marin County just across the bridge from S.F., my best friend and I would say we were staying at each others' house and we would go off on an adventure going to Fillmore West and many of the concerts of "Bill Graham Presents:. We saw The Grateful Dead, Big Brother & the Holding Co. with Janis Joplin, Blue Cheer, Quicksilver, Procul Harem, Blind Faith, Dan Hicks & his Hot Licks, and many others that I can't remember. We even saw Creedence Clearwater play during the day at Muir Beach where there used to be a snack bar and they played on the patio outside! Wow, those were the days.....
I forgot to mention that we hitchhiked both ways. Typical "hippie chicks", ha, ha. Usually we would find a ride back across Golden Gate Bridge from people at the Concerts. We also went to concerts at Winterland and Avalon Ballroom, which also had top name bands. In those days, there would be one or two other bands before the "headliner".
Bill Graham was instrumental to the music "scene" on the west coast of Calif. He was instrumental in networking/ raising funds for peace movement, civil rights, rights of Farm workers. First time at Filmore saw Cream, Jefferson Airplane and probably Eric Burdon (Animals) as they played there so often. Little known to me then, just how many groups I'd live there, Zeppelin, Beautiful Day, Janice, on & on....Bill Graham was always on site, was definitely big part of "City by the Bay"....and to think he spent "safe time" in Dan's Chateau...more than WOW.
@@4cecil9 That is amazing to think that Bill lived at "Dan's Chateau" for some time. I was like wait a minute, when he first started talking about it! I didn't know anything about Bill's childhood at all. It's too bad he died in that helicopter crash, along with his girlfriend and the pilot. I looked deeper into that crash and it turns out the helicopter hit some kind of tower in Vallejo, CA back in 1991, died at age 60.
You’re a good guy Dan. I’m very glad I got to meet you last April when my husband and I stayed at LaLande. You’re as genuine as you seem in your videos.
We never know the story until we ask, whether of a person, a place, or a time. Thank you for saving this important space that stands for those who chose to do the right thing despite personal risk and save others. It is a monument to their humanity.
I always had a good feeling about you buying this chateau. And you're right. It's a monument. We have to keep the history alive, and this definitely has the most amazing history. Maybe you could dedicate one of the rooms as a mini museum (maybe one of the basement rooms). And put all the photos and stories in there? Well done Dan
I feel like that is exactly why you are the soul that was called to restore the building. You are already doing so much to help. Just with your Movember charity you showcased the importance of helping others and looking out for each other. You are a great inspiration. Thank you.
I hope this place will be the refuge YOU need in the years ahead. “Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” Merry Christmas!
I live in Israel. It's a part of our history. We hear those stories all the time. Unfortunately , they are not too many holocaust survivors left so it is crucial to continue telling those stories for the future generations to never forget the horror.Great job ,Dan!
My grandfather fought in WW II and was in Germany and I have his battalion? book with the pictures. He saw a lot of the horrors in the concentration camps that they liberated and it traumatized him just by what he saw. I can't imagine living it. He has died but it is so important to never forget.
It's sad that so many people are forgetting the very hard won lessons of WW2. Farage and Trump, and others are totally ignorant of what politics of fear and hate end up.
Mankind should never ever forget what happened. History makes us what we are today, but I cannot understand how rest of the world let Holocaust to happen, that sick dark crime against humanity. Not only Jews were innocent victims, but Jehovah's Witnesses, Black Germans, disabled people, communists, and homosexuals. Never again.
It's so important that Dan is bringing that topic now, when we are having the rise of nazis in Ukraine. That is how Hitler came to tge power: because he was allowed to...
You are the right person to restore this amazing place to make it a happy place for children. Can't wait to see your progress one day at a time. Each thing you have done so far is making so much improvement well done.
Dan, You are absolutely wonderful! Not just an amazing craftsman but a man with vision and so much ‘heart’. This home will be an absolutely wonderful place for your family and for anyone with whom you share it. Blessings!
Yes, it’s a historical monument. It was also a safe home for the children to thrive. To be loved, during some of the darkest days in their lives. Isn’t that the true meaning of having a home. A safe place to land. The tranquility of driving through those large gates. You bought a chateau Dan. It just has an incredible story with it. Lots of love! I’m proud of you everyday you tackle a challenge! We get lucky to watch it with your videos…thank you! ❤
The emotion you so obviously felt while telling this story is felt by so many of us too, Dan. It is such a privilege to follow you along on this journey you're on to save this old beauty. I hope you hear us cheering you on!
You brought tears to my eyes Dan you can be as philosophical as you like I can see your heart has been touched by the history of your chateau. I am so pleased it has fallen into your hands .
Todays flog is incredibly moving and clearly you are very emotional about the chateau and the story of the Jewish children who came to call it home. A truly historical building and I cannot wait to see it brought back to life!
Yes Dan! Let the vibe and spirit of this property touch your purpose and motivation as you toil to bring it back to life. It’s about the journey and all you learn, grow, and embrace in this phase of your life. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Many of us will be touched too! 🥂🖖🏼🤭👏🏼
This journey you are on is fascinating. The music the filming, the history. Thank you so much. I want to read the book and watch the movie. You sir know the true meaning of Christmas ...
What a great adventure for you. Anything with Nick cutting down trees catches my attention. His extra sense of gravity is amazing. You have found quite the historic piece. Your videos will help preserve these memories. So fortunate this is in your hands. Build cabins for volunteers…..maybe?
Such an amazing adventure…and you have the heart to do justice by this Chateau and honour it’s history and make it complete again. Superb Dan… see ya soon…Dottie x
Dan the story you have told today is very moving. This château became a safe haven for children, and you are on a journey of restoring this home for all the right reasons. Warmth and loving care will lead you forward each and every day.
Amazing stories. While that group of teenagers were fleeing Germany, my teenage father in the occupied Netherlands was fighting with the Dutch Resistance in 's-Hertogenbosch. I found out many years later he was considered a hero for his covert actions.
What a brave boy to be thrown into a man's shoes like that. You must be so very proud of him, and rightly so. An uncle of mine fought as a British soldier in Italy during WW2 but he would never talk about his experiences. I only learned about it after his death.
I´m watching your Videos now for a couple Days and I knew about the Story of the Chateau, but this Video, is so touching that it made me cry. I´m so thankful for every Children that could saved. I am German, I am 42 years old, so 2 Generations after the WWII born, but I feel the guilt of the Nazis on my Shoulders. I know that I am not guilty, but our Generation feels that guilt that the Nazis have done and didnt felt. I´m so proud of you that you save this Place and bring it back to Life, make it again to a Home.
You are the right person, at the right time, to save this beautiful and poignant monument to the spirit of human kindness. Listening to you share, tears came to my eyes. Thank you for what you are doing.
I remember your 2020 discovery of the chateau! You are are really a very special man to want to pay tribute to the strife and suffering those children went through. ❤
Dan , I am from Europe and live in Vancouver for many many years now but I know the pain and suffering the children had to go through ! To think that many of them never got to see their parents again ! I can not imagine it ! You are doing a fabulous thing Dan ! I have no doubt you are going to do it all ! ❤
What a historical place and I love the stories you tell us about the chateau Dan, you are a very good story teller. The chateau could not be in better hands.
😅 a little off being habitable. Writing this on 20/06/2024 My, what amazing work you have done since. Will never forget you putting the roof up in this very inclement weather. All the best always.
So amazing to see young Dan and today Dan talking about the history of this place and how you’ve found a sense of purpose here. I have no doubt that you, like your friends at LaLande, can help a lot of folks along this restoration journey. Sending love. God bless your generous heart!
Aloha, I'm in Maui on this evening watching some older clips that I had missed, this one and was so excited when you said Bill Gram. LOLOLOL! I grew up in California in the Bay Area and went to his shows since I was 11 yrs old. The music flowed and I was a flower child, Grateful Dead Head. Bill Gram was our hero. He was a go getter and allowed the Hells Angles to do security guards at the shows he put on. The Doors , Crosby stills Nash and Young , to name a few. He changed Winterland and the Fillmore , San Fransicos Hottest music venues in the 70's and 80's. Very very cool he is a part of the chateau. His memorial was a historical event . Love the work your doing, so important. Thank you!
Dan your passion for this project has infected all of us. That photograph of the children is so touching and the story about their journey amazes me. Good luck and God Bless you Dan.
Thank you, Dan, for such a great video. It gave me goosebumps when you talked about the importance the chateau & locals had in saving these kids' lives. It's probably your life's purpose to bring this inspiring building back to life. It couldn't be in better hands. I like how humble it makes you when you talk about it's history.
❤️ I love the back story on this chateau, and how you’ve been affected by it. Thank you for sharing the background of the kindertransport with people who may not have been exposed to that history.
I love this story Dan. Amazing to know there are so many good people in this world that still care. We are once again, living in a very crazy world and I can see your light at the end of the tunnel for sure. Keep on keeping on my friend.
It's not a burden, it's a gift filled with souls of gratitude. A massive amount of work i know well..........i've been there with young children renovating from scratch, but your children are young & they will benefit in the future. Not only living & learning in an extraordinary enviroment, but also from the history that makes us remember...... to take care of one-another. War is so wrong.........
The chateau has definitely made its mark on you Dan - a lifetime’s mission to restore what looked like a ruin on Day 1 but already through the mist has become something far more dignified. I am pleased you have been able to find stories, photos and documents to share and round up its legacy. Good luck with everything you do. 🍀
Its a heavy weight to bare Dan, but you can do it as a tribute not only to the people who ran the Chataeu but all the children. Its going to be an amazing journey, but so worth it. Sadly it reminds us that there is a War going on at the moment and children are still suffering. The history must be told as its so important. Well done and thank you. 💕🇦🇺
Thank you Dan for speaking about the stories of this chateau and especially of the children! It's a really awesome journey you are on and I love that you are bringing us with you!! Wishing you so much success with however this wants to unfold!!
I think you belong to this new home, the kids will love your kids the joy it will bring home. CoCo would be pleased you own it now. Your new life begins.
Love the jazz piano trio in the background, Dan. More of that is lovely, especially for Christmastime. Loving these videos. Can't wait for your cabin to be ready so you can be on site.
Buying something with so much meaning and history is a beautiful thing, watching you bring this chateau back to life will be amazing, you are saving,/bringing back to life a home that was a wonderful memory to so many young children all those years ago, be proud of what you are doing Dan, you are the right person for the job, best wishes
I just see n this video from months ago I haven’t seen it. I’ve been watching your videos every day for awhile now . What a great story about this chateau It was so interesting and I can see why you are putting so much love into it. It will be beautiful again .
Whether it’s a chateau or a monument with historical significance, you’re the man that will get it done and done right. What an incredible story about the difficulties crossing the border to safety. Thanks for sharing and I hope you will learn and share more stories about the historic events associated with this chateau/monument 😍😘
Dan thank you for telling us the history of your beautiful Chateau, I can see your children living in this historical building telling their friends the stories of all the children living there during the war saving them from being killed by the Nazis. Their children & their grandchildren in the future will tell people the story of their grandfather saving this place from ruin. God Bless you as you tackle this tremendous undertaking. Kathy 🇺🇸
🇨🇦 Dan, have you thought of getting a small caravan (not a travel one but a home one) it's an instant build you can set up with the amenities and you crack on with the chateau sooner.🇨🇦
I’m sorry the Christmas tree fell (again.). Your story is of safe harbor for children in times of grave threats, not unlike what we are living through now. Let your restoration and vision shine on! One day a Christmas tree will stand there thanks to you, symbolizing the hopes of all of us. Go Dan! ❤️ to you.
You were right Dan, so important to save this amazing piece of history. You did a wonderful thing, a lot of hard work ahead of you but what a wonderful memorial for all of those children.
14:00 And that Our Friend Dan is why you are such a beacon to all of us. I don’t believe in chance, I believe we are put where we are needed. Out of the ruins rises Our Phoenix. Where it will once again shine brighter to welcome more Spiritual Refugees. Thanks 😊 so much for sharing , and caring enough to include us on your journey.
You can see the movie here (in French)
ua-cam.com/video/AYEjRLYKOMc/v-deo.html
Thank you!
Says Not Afailable Dan.
@@tinacarrol6702 I think it is the content licensing, each country has their own rules.I learned this when I traveled with a DVD and tried to play it in an Irish VCR
Set your VPN to France
@@ronaldmcyr156 Thank you. FYI It is in french and does not have CC
Maybe, one day, you could bring the family members of these children together in the chateau! That would be a historic and great moment!
I am floored by Bill Graham’s connection to the chateau! As a teen in California I remember the ads for lot of big concerts beginning with the words “Bill Graham presents…” 4:33
I found your channel today and have already watched 11 episodes. As a German who knows what horrors the Nazis were and what they did to the people of Europe, I am particularly glad that the Chateau is being brought back to life. I'm looking forward to the next 100+ episodes.
Bon voyage merci Dan!
Thanx, Dan. Your ambitions for the house are simply baseline expressions of your natural character. :)
Please don’t look at restoring this Chateau as a burden - you are where you are meant to be! It takes a special person to bring this historical home back to life and that’s you Dan.
Learning about a 13 year old girl, leading even younger children to sanctuary at the chateau; is enough to make anyone wax philosophical & get a wee bit soppy.
I am honored to hear this brave youngsters story: it is epic.
I totally agree..🇨🇦😊
With the new google maps you should be able to get the co-ordinates from the mairie and punch it into the new google maps and it will show you both in map and live view format where your boundaries actually are on your phone or ipad…
_I just found the movie on Amazon and the plot says the story is about the children escaping _from_ France _to_ neutral Switzerland.
I found it on Prime Video, Fanny’s Journey.
@@bobhaze5324From occupied France and eventually to unoccupied France, possibly through Switzerland. They may well have had to take the long way to get around the war. 😢
Your thoughts on the importance of this site were very moving, Dan. The history of the château as a place of refuge and safety for Jewish children during the war needs to be preserved. Thank you for taking this huge project on! ❤
I am just so sad Annalise will not be part of this project. I notice in the clip you posted of you and the boys on your first visit to the chateau you failed to mention that that was filmed by Annalise and all of her narration was edited out. I hope she will start her own blog so we can follow her steps with the boys as she moves forward on her own.
Dan my love. Yes you have bought a massive monument to hundreds of children who took refuge in your chateau. It’s a memorial to the past. The love and courage within the walls is a blessing in disguise. Honor their memories and the history by bringing back to life this beautiful chateau. Love ya. Take care and stay safe 🍺🌹🎈🌞😇🇺🇸❤️👍🙏🕊🌈
Excellent video, Dan. I really felt for you when you said you had a massive burden in preserving what the chateau really stands for. I understand where you're coming from. But don't put too much pressure on yourself. Don't let this project swallow you up. You are just one man with a family to support. Make sure they come first. Work away at the chateau as you can. I hope I speak on behalf of most people watching your journey. We certainly don't expect you to restore the building in a matter or months. Or even years, to be honest. Enjoy the process. I may be coming off a bit preachy, but I don't mean to sound that way. These are probably things you already know. I just want you to remember you are not alone. You have all of us, your viewers. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for your words. So well written
You said exactly what I wanted to say but more eliquently😁👍
Ditto and thank you for the words I couldn’t express more eloquently. We love you Dan the Man and your family.
@@sandicoppins thank you. 😊
@@ShipCreek 😊
Profoundly moving, Dan. Rightfully so. Proud of you. The children the Chateau sheltered mattered. The people who risked everything to save them, mattered. Greatly. They have touched our lives in ways seen and unseen. You mentioned Bill Graham, the music producer. He gave us music that defines an era including acts like the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, and Janis Joplin. Filled stadiums with the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. He produced shows with poets Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Alan Ginsberg, and improv group The Committee. Would there have been a "counterculture" without him? Would there be music that has spanned time? And he was just one of the children the chateau sheltered. Perhaps one day you will learn more about the others. Who went on to be a scientist and saved lives? Who went on to build a business. In honoring the history of the chateau and the children it sheltered, you honor the future we exist in. The future they helped create. Thank you.
Beautifully written….
@@christinamadrigal4803 That is very kind, Christina. Thank you.
Dan, your words are what I couldn't write. Nick has worked wonders. Keep it up!!!
Without that Château, maybe, some of us might not even be alive. Are the names of the children listed anywhere?
Beautiful Dan! I've been a fan since your first appearance as a rather quiet shy gardener at Le Lande. I was thrilled when you started your own channel giving us all a glimpse into all things Dan. I have celebrated your many accomplishments. Who knew you'd be great at everything?!!! Your humility and self deprecating humor have kept me and my husband cheering you on. I'm a died in the wool Dan Fan!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Me, too ❤️
What a beautiful comment! I feel the same. So hsppy for Dan's incredible accomplishments, faith in himself and the best. Stephanie Jarvis arrogantly tried to diminish him (remember her comments in the car on the way to Venice?) Dan has been patient, replying with his deeds, not words! Earning our great respect. He is tte David cutting off multiple ugly evil heads of Stephanie The Dragon, each head is the worst human vice. She is still trying to use tge false charm and fake it, but people see the Truth. Everyone is on Dan's side as true virtue and humility wins tte hearts! Great to see that. The Good=Dan over the Evil=Nazi supporting Stephanie
"Refuge" was one of the words you used to describe the chateau. I think that's what you're feeling. You have become a Refuge for the chateau. You are living the spirit of Refuge the chateau had for the Jewish children.
I am French and I think what you are doing is just amazing ! We need so many people like you to help keeping those monuments alive ! Big thank you
As you achieve a huge milestone of 500K and almost all the floors done, I thought it be nice to rewatch the earlier videos that set you on this amazing journey. Congratulations again Dan!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💛🙏🏼💛🥂🍾💪🏼
I have just done exactly the same thing. I discovered Dan’s channel about a year ago and binge watched many, but not all of his chateau videos to catch up. I missed this one then and, like you, now he’s reached 500,000 subscribers I took half an hour to look back and thought this one looked interesting. His comments relating some of the stories of the Jewish refugees were certainly moving. In my view this is one of, if not the, best channels on UA-cam. It’s enjoyably addictive 👍❤️
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I'm a New Subscriber. A New Friend recommended it to me. So; I watched the most recent episode and now I've gone back to the beginning. Thank You.
That was one of the things I loved about living in France during my teens. Everywhere you turned there was a story about its history, and at that time, there were still many survivors of WW2 living about, ... My mother was Belgian, yes, a war bride, and every chance we got we went to visit her family. One time we were driving thru a forested area and I had to go potty. Naturally, we pull over and I went into the woods to find a friendly bush. Returning I found a German helmet, swastika and all, and showed it to my parents, asking if I could keep it. To this day I can not forget the look that crossed my mother's face before she shook her head. ... There are a lot of stories that never got told.
Wow, very interesting, your experience and I guess it's better not to know the details of the trauma your mother (and father) went through. Thank you for sharing.
I remember when I lived in France in the mid 80’s and I was in my 20’s, and meeting similar aged Europeans (I’m from Canada) and realizing how much a part of their psyche WWII still was compared to us late baby boomer North Americans.
This was the most touching video. I’m Jewish and you touched my heart, Dan. Thank you❤
If I never watch any other youtube channel, this will be the one I keep. Long journey ahead but worth while for various reasons.
I've been watching for a few weeks now and am going back to see old episodes when I found this one. I get it now. Dan isn't just rebuilding an old chateau, he's rebuilding a place that saved lives. Without this safe haven, the children may not have survived and gone on to have futures and their own families.
Dan, what an inspiration you are to those of us who try to make a difference in this world.! Maybe you can get a group of people together to raise money for the work that needs to happen, or inspire a local historical society to help you put together a plan of action. I predict great things are ahead!
I would seek help from local historical societies and perhaps Jewish Philanthropy groups. In U.S. some places you can get subsidized loans for historical restoration.
@@dds3370 That sounds like a wonderful idea!
They say old buildings “speak” to their owners. It’s clear that not only has your lovely chateau fallen into the hands it’s meant to be in, but also that it speaks to your heart and soul. ❤💙
Thank you, Dan, for sharing this journey - past, present, and future, with us all. 🥰🌼
When you mentioned Bill Graham, I broke into tears! The man who fostered so many talented artist at Fillmore East and West! Well done as you begin your journey!
Just adding for reference, these music venues were in San Francisco, CA, USA. While I myself was born & raised in San Francisco & being a younger senior of 67 years, the music scene was not a part of my experience; however, my high school graduation took place in the Bill Graham Auditorium in June, 1973. So, both the Fall, 1972 & Spring, 1973 Graduating Classes of LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL, SAN FRANCISCO will be celebrating our 50th GRADUATION ANNIVERSARY next year, 2023‼️🥳🪅
@@virginiacacal7966 I'm 69 and when I was in high school, living in Marin County just across the bridge from S.F., my best friend and I would say we were staying at each others' house and we would go off on an adventure going to Fillmore West and many of the concerts of "Bill Graham Presents:. We saw The Grateful Dead, Big Brother & the Holding Co. with Janis Joplin, Blue Cheer, Quicksilver, Procul Harem, Blind Faith, Dan Hicks & his Hot Licks, and many others that I can't remember. We even saw Creedence Clearwater play during the day at Muir Beach where there used to be a snack bar and they played on the patio outside! Wow, those were the days.....
I forgot to mention that we hitchhiked both ways. Typical "hippie chicks", ha, ha. Usually we would find a ride back across Golden Gate Bridge from people at the Concerts. We also went to concerts at Winterland and Avalon Ballroom, which also had top name bands. In those days, there would be one or two other bands before the "headliner".
Bill Graham was instrumental to the music "scene" on the west coast of Calif. He was instrumental in networking/ raising funds for peace movement, civil rights, rights of Farm workers. First time at Filmore saw Cream, Jefferson Airplane and probably Eric Burdon (Animals) as they played there so often. Little known to me then, just how many groups I'd live there, Zeppelin, Beautiful Day, Janice, on & on....Bill Graham was always on site, was definitely big part of "City by the Bay"....and to think he spent "safe time" in Dan's Chateau...more than WOW.
@@4cecil9 That is amazing to think that Bill lived at "Dan's Chateau" for some time. I was like wait a minute, when he first started talking about it! I didn't know anything about Bill's childhood at all. It's too bad he died in that helicopter crash, along with his girlfriend and the pilot. I looked deeper into that crash and it turns out the helicopter hit some kind of tower in Vallejo, CA back in 1991, died at age 60.
Nothing can STOP an intelligent, talented man or, woman with a DREAM.
You’re a good guy Dan. I’m very glad I got to meet you last April when my husband and I stayed at LaLande. You’re as genuine as you seem in your videos.
We never know the story until we ask, whether of a person, a place, or a time. Thank you for saving this important space that stands for those who chose to do the right thing despite personal risk and save others. It is a monument to their humanity.
I always had a good feeling about you buying this chateau. And you're right. It's a monument. We have to keep the history alive, and this definitely has the most amazing history. Maybe you could dedicate one of the rooms as a mini museum (maybe one of the basement rooms). And put all the photos and stories in there? Well done Dan
I feel like that is exactly why you are the soul that was called to restore the building. You are already doing so much to help. Just with your Movember charity you showcased the importance of helping others and looking out for each other.
You are a great inspiration. Thank you.
I hope this place will be the refuge YOU need in the years ahead. “Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” Merry Christmas!
What a lovely melancholy morning. But your sense of purpose, is so attractive and is a call to the likeminded. You are a good and kind man!❤
Such wise human you are but don't think it as a burden but a joy to enlighten the world how special this home was and will be again Dan !
The opening of the space is very important. This jewel deserves an equally fine setting.
I love that you’re keeping the stories connected with the chateau alive. ❤️🇨🇦
I live in Israel.
It's a part of our history.
We hear those stories all the time.
Unfortunately , they are not too many holocaust survivors left so it is crucial to continue telling those stories for the future generations to never forget the horror.Great job ,Dan!
So True!
My grandfather fought in WW II and was in Germany and I have his battalion? book with the pictures. He saw a lot of the horrors in the concentration camps that they liberated and it traumatized him just by what he saw. I can't imagine living it. He has died but it is so important to never forget.
It's sad that so many people are forgetting the very hard won lessons of WW2. Farage and Trump, and others are totally ignorant of what politics of fear and hate end up.
Mankind should never ever forget what happened. History makes us what we are today, but I cannot understand how rest of the world let Holocaust to happen, that sick dark crime against humanity. Not only Jews were innocent victims, but Jehovah's Witnesses, Black Germans, disabled people, communists, and homosexuals. Never again.
It's so important that Dan is bringing that topic now, when we are having the rise of nazis in Ukraine. That is how Hitler came to tge power: because he was allowed to...
You are the right person to restore this amazing place to make it a happy place for children. Can't wait to see your progress one day at a time. Each thing you have done so far is making so much improvement well done.
Dan, You are absolutely wonderful! Not just an amazing craftsman but a man with vision and so much ‘heart’. This home will be an absolutely wonderful place for your family and for anyone with whom you share it. Blessings!
The music is so evocative. It’s so sad and fits the atmosphere.…..In the bleak midwinter, many years ago.
Beautiful choice of music Dan. The whole vlog is giving me goosebumps. Love how you cherish and honour the Chateau and.... The kids. Blessings Dan 💞
What's the name of that film please Dan?
Yes, it’s a historical monument. It was also a safe home for the children to thrive. To be loved, during some of the darkest days in their lives. Isn’t that the true meaning of having a home. A safe place to land. The tranquility of driving through those large gates. You bought a chateau Dan. It just has an incredible story with it. Lots of love! I’m proud of you everyday you tackle a challenge! We get lucky to watch it with your videos…thank you! ❤
It's great that you are piecing together the history and importance of the chateau. Having those photos is great.
The emotion you so obviously felt while telling this story is felt by so many of us too, Dan. It is such a privilege to follow you along on this journey you're on to save this old beauty. I hope you hear us cheering you on!
You brought tears to my eyes Dan you can be as philosophical as you like I can see your heart has been touched by the history of your chateau.
I am so pleased it has fallen into your hands .
What an amazing discovery about the children. It is so moving. You are just the right person to restore your chateau.
What an inspiring story. Thanks for sharing. 🌺
Yes indeed, brings a whole new meaning to “Escape To Rural France”! Sobering.
Thanks Dan.
It's in good hands Dan. I'm sure you'll do it justice my friend. Much love to you and your family. Happy Advent!
Todays flog is incredibly moving and clearly you are very emotional about the chateau and the story of the Jewish children who came to call it home. A truly historical building and I cannot wait to see it brought back to life!
Yes Dan! Let the vibe and spirit of this property touch your purpose and motivation as you toil to bring it back to life. It’s about the journey and all you learn, grow, and embrace in this phase of your life. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Many of us will be touched too! 🥂🖖🏼🤭👏🏼
Enjoy the journey Dan! Have fun with it…like Stephanie does. Hire help as much as you can, for projects out of your realm.
This journey you are on is fascinating. The music the filming, the history. Thank you so much. I want to read the book and watch the movie. You sir know the true meaning of Christmas ...
What an amazing story, history. It can grab at your heartstrings, and I personally would want to preserve something like that.
What a great adventure for you. Anything with Nick cutting down trees catches my attention. His extra sense of gravity is amazing. You have found quite the historic piece. Your videos will help preserve these memories. So fortunate this is in your hands. Build cabins for volunteers…..maybe?
Love the music! Wonderful drone footage, misty miracle!
Such an amazing adventure…and you have the heart to do justice by this Chateau and honour it’s history and make it complete again. Superb Dan… see ya soon…Dottie x
Dan the story you have told today is very moving. This château became a safe haven for children, and you are on a journey of restoring this home for all the right reasons. Warmth and loving care will lead you forward each and every day.
This project gets more and more interesting, exciting and inspiring with every video. Thank you, Dan.
So True!
A very moving video Dan, how lovely you are so into the history of this wonderful place! Go Careful.
Absolutely inspired by you, your family and the history of your Chateau. Thank you for sharing.
Dan, its going to be amazing!!! I love transformation and history.. thx so much for sharing👍🙏
Amazing stories. While that group of teenagers were fleeing Germany, my teenage father in the occupied Netherlands was fighting with the Dutch Resistance
in 's-Hertogenbosch. I found out many years later he was considered a hero for his covert actions.
What a brave boy to be thrown into a man's shoes like that. You must be so very proud of him, and rightly so. An uncle of mine fought as a British soldier in Italy during WW2 but he would never talk about his experiences. I only learned about it after his death.
I´m watching your Videos now for a couple Days and I knew about the Story of the Chateau, but this Video, is so touching that it made me cry.
I´m so thankful for every Children that could saved.
I am German, I am 42 years old, so 2 Generations after the WWII born, but I feel the guilt of the Nazis on my Shoulders.
I know that I am not guilty, but our Generation feels that guilt that the Nazis have done and didnt felt.
I´m so proud of you that you save this Place and bring it back to Life, make it again to a Home.
Aww Dan, you showed your softer side in this video. I'm glad you found this special chateau and can't wait to see you bring it back to life.
You are the right person, at the right time, to save this beautiful and poignant monument to the spirit of human kindness. Listening to you share, tears came to my eyes. Thank you for what you are doing.
I remember your 2020 discovery of the chateau!
You are are really a very special man to want to pay tribute to the strife and suffering those children went through. ❤
That’s an amazing story Dan makes your one day new home all the more special there’s soul in those old bones
I'm so loving this! I feel like there was almost a calling for you to do this project on so many levels! ❤❤❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love that you are re-posting these key, early videos that give the essence of the what and why. Deeply moving. Thanks for undertaking it!
Thank you for saving this old gal. People need to know of her legacy.
Dan , I am from Europe and live in Vancouver for many many years now but I know the pain and suffering the children had to go through ! To think that many of them never got to see their parents again ! I can not imagine it ! You are doing a fabulous thing Dan ! I have no doubt you are going to do it all ! ❤
What a historical place and I love the stories you tell us about the chateau Dan, you are a very good story teller. The chateau could not be in better hands.
😅 a little off being habitable. Writing this on 20/06/2024
My, what amazing work you have done since. Will never forget you putting the roof up in this very inclement weather.
All the best always.
So amazing to see young Dan and today Dan talking about the history of this place and how you’ve found a sense of purpose here. I have no doubt that you, like your friends at LaLande, can help a lot of folks along this restoration journey. Sending love. God bless your generous heart!
Aloha, I'm in Maui on this evening watching some older clips that I had missed, this one and was so excited when you said Bill Gram. LOLOLOL! I grew up in California in the Bay Area and went to his shows since I was 11 yrs old. The music flowed and I was a flower child, Grateful Dead Head. Bill Gram was our hero. He was a go getter and allowed the Hells Angles to do security guards at the shows he put on. The Doors , Crosby stills Nash and Young , to name a few. He changed Winterland and the Fillmore , San Fransicos Hottest music venues in the 70's and 80's. Very very cool he is a part of the chateau. His memorial was a historical event . Love the work your doing, so important. Thank you!
Dan your passion for this project has infected all of us. That photograph of the children is so touching and the story about their journey amazes me. Good luck and God Bless you Dan.
Missed this one. How heartwarming. How far you have come. Just lovely!
Thank you, Dan, for such a great video. It gave me goosebumps when you talked about the importance the chateau & locals had in saving these kids' lives. It's probably your life's purpose to bring this inspiring building back to life. It couldn't be in better hands. I like how humble it makes you when you talk about it's history.
Amazing hystory to this chateau, so much potential to rebuild, what an exciting project!😅👩🏼👍🏼👋🏼
❤️ I love the back story on this chateau, and how you’ve been affected by it. Thank you for sharing the background of the kindertransport with people who may not have been exposed to that history.
Thank you for your work, and heart for those children, to honor them
I love this story Dan. Amazing to know there are so many good people in this world that still care. We are once again, living in a very crazy world and I can see your light at the end of the tunnel for sure. Keep on keeping on my friend.
Stunning piece of property, stunning, gorgeous ruins, heartwarming story.
"The greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world; the Grateful Dead!" You said it, Bill Graham! Thanks for a real good time!! RIP.
Shades of Grey will always be my song
@@rudestlittlesoundwave642 You mean Touch of Grey. 😂😎 Franklin's Tower for me.
It's not a burden, it's a gift filled with souls of gratitude. A massive amount of work i know well..........i've been there with young children renovating from scratch, but your children are young & they will benefit in the future. Not only living & learning in an extraordinary enviroment, but also from the history that makes us remember...... to take care of one-another. War is so wrong.........
The chateau has definitely made its mark on you Dan - a lifetime’s mission to restore what looked like a ruin on Day 1 but already through the mist has become something far more dignified. I am pleased you have been able to find stories, photos and documents to share and round up its legacy. Good luck with everything you do. 🍀
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You have a lot of work in your future and I will be watching your progress.
Thanks for sharing your adventure. 😀
I can't get enough of your vlogs. Keep up the good work!
Dear Dan, I join with others in appreciation of your desire to make the history of your Chateau come alive again. Thank you for your dedication. Hugs💞
Such an interesting and emotional history, Dan. Lovely watching you restore it.
Its a heavy weight to bare Dan, but you can do it as a tribute not only to the people who ran the Chataeu but all the children. Its going to be an amazing journey, but so worth it. Sadly it reminds us that there is a War going on at the moment and children are still suffering. The history must be told as its so important. Well done and thank you. 💕🇦🇺
Thank you Dan for speaking about the stories of this chateau and especially of the children! It's a really awesome journey you are on and I love that you are bringing us with you!! Wishing you so much success with however this wants to unfold!!
I think you belong to this new home, the kids will love your kids the joy it will bring home. CoCo would be pleased you own it now. Your new life begins.
Love the jazz piano trio in the background, Dan. More of that is lovely, especially for Christmastime. Loving these videos. Can't wait for your cabin to be ready so you can be on site.
I love it too. Would love to know who’s playing it.
Wow, wow, wow the progress made in 1 yr is astonishing!!!!
Buying something with so much meaning and history is a beautiful thing, watching you bring this chateau back to life will be amazing, you are saving,/bringing back to life a home that was a wonderful memory to so many young children all those years ago, be proud of what you are doing Dan, you are the right person for the job, best wishes
I just see n this video from months ago I haven’t seen it. I’ve been watching your videos every day for awhile now . What a great story about this chateau
It was so interesting and I can see why you are putting so much love into it. It will be beautiful again .
Whether it’s a chateau or a monument with historical significance, you’re the man that will get it done and done right. What an incredible story about the difficulties crossing the border to safety. Thanks for sharing and I hope you will learn and share more stories about the historic events associated with this chateau/monument 😍😘
Dan thank you for telling us the history of your beautiful Chateau, I can see your children living in this historical building telling their friends the stories of all the children living there during the war saving them from being killed by the Nazis. Their children & their grandchildren in the future will tell people the story of their grandfather saving this place from ruin. God Bless you as you tackle this tremendous undertaking. Kathy 🇺🇸
🇨🇦 Dan, have you thought of getting a small caravan (not a travel one but a home one) it's an instant build you can set up with the amenities and you crack on with the chateau sooner.🇨🇦
I’m sorry the Christmas tree fell (again.). Your story is of safe harbor for children in times of grave threats, not unlike what we are living through now. Let your restoration and vision shine on! One day a Christmas tree will stand there thanks to you, symbolizing the hopes of all of us. Go Dan! ❤️ to you.
You were right Dan, so important to save this amazing piece of history. You did a wonderful thing, a lot of hard work ahead of you but what a wonderful memorial for all of those children.
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And that Our Friend Dan is why you are such a beacon to all of us.
I don’t believe in chance, I believe we are put where we are needed.
Out of the ruins rises Our Phoenix.
Where it will once again shine brighter to welcome more Spiritual Refugees.
Thanks 😊 so much for sharing , and caring enough to include us on your journey.
You are an inspiration in this world of chaos by recognizing the good hearted people as opposed to "the others!" God be with you Dan!!