Not only is it amazing to see the work you're doing but how well you all get along. a lot of families can't even set in the same room with each other without fighting. You guys are one of my favorite families on youtube. Thank you so much
Also, I love Patrick and the other little dogs. They are living their best life. Patrick is so funny when you guys are digging in the dirt, he’s like, YES!
Never doubt. Your decision . All of you,with all the hard work your putting in to restore this grand old lady château. In time will reward each of you,with great rewards. May the good lord,bless each of you,and Bless your château ❤
I just love you all and your personal stories. I look forward to your bi-weekly videos, my chance to catch up on what you've conquered since I last saw you. From finding a stone pathway or restoring the bathroom door, your triumphs lift my spirits more than you can imagine. You all deserve your success and your latest video gives testimony to that. Bravo, and Tony, "Crack on!"♥️ from North Texas.
Considering where you started, I’m a very much looking forward to seeing the difference. The images in my mind fade and I love to have a visual reminder. See you in 30 minutes
I’ve just been completely fascinated & admiring of your plans & story. Been watching since the start & was impressed when it was just Tony & Ash, but as you all arrived the speed at which you all work together is amazing!!! 🥰
Thank you for this vlog! It was so neat to hear your story about how you all ended up purchasing the chateau. I love watching the renovations & the amazing progress you make each week, but to hear today’s story & the roller coaster of emotions throughout this journey, has brought it to another level of intimacy. 💛
This might be my favourite video so far (top three for sure)! As much as we love watching the bits come together, having a bit of background and context is incredibly helpful. It really gives a clear picture of what exactly you're accomplishing and even makes the audience feel even more involved knowing what we are contributing to in tiny bits. Building and saving such a gem would be reward enough but knowing that you're 'real people' taking this on will hopefully inspire others to know that maybe they can step outside of their own boxes to find a life they are better suited to. Not everyone needs a château to restore, but so many are keeping up with the Joneses without remembering why. Life is too short to just 'do' for the sake of making everyone else happy. 💖
Love your whole family and enjoy watching mom and dad working together! Such an amazing couple! Well, you’re all amazing! Great taste in decorating and choosing color’s!👍👏👏👏👏👏❤️👏❤️👏
Lovely family, lovely home, and amazing restoration progress that always makes me smile with child-like delight! I am so thrilled that this winter your whole family will have their own separate space to live inside not in the RVs and the fabulous kitchen for cozy family meals in the cottage. Huge progress. Cannot wait to see what two more years will bring! I will watch and think oh my goodness where am I!!!!!! Grin!!
As soon as you set foot in the tower on the third floor, i could immediately see how beautiful the woodwork looks, the windows, your beautiful entryway door, and just the wall paneling behind your couch. I’m so excited for you, and can’t wait to see the final reveal.😊
Congratulations Guys Its amazing what you have done so far👌 And your mother is amazing woman She puts her heart in to everything shes doing 👌And all of you are so down to earth ♥️Love following you guys 👏
You two are adorable as is your whole family . It takes a lot of patience and perseverance to do what you all are doing but look at all you've accomplished ! I've enjoyed watching the journey .
This video is one of my favorites so far, I really enjoy watching all the hard work y'all put into her but when you add the history of the Chateau & your personal journey it really takes it to the next level (for me anyhow), Thanks for sharing
Absolutely stunning. From watching your upholstery videos, to getting my chairs and what you have now is amazing. Thank you for letting me part of all your journeys. 😎😎😎😎
I am so happy for you both and your family on being able to bring your dream to reality...ok I’ve watched it gif the 3rd time and cannot wait to see it finished….
Truthfully, the most amazing thing you all have accomplished is that you've kept your personal relationships close and loving. You've no idea, have you, that that wasn't possible. You deserve everything good in life. Blessings on your family and the very good friends who've helped you.
thank you so much for this amazing vlog and your journey. You are not 'normal' people with all that you made happen there, others would have run believe me. I loved every second of this vlog and see you on wednesday for more 🥰😍😍🥰
How inspiring! Despite your ongoing renovations I believe you've added 20 years to your life. Beautiful home and surroundings! Congratulations to you both!
I've really come to love and admire this family. All the hard work they've put in (and still have to do), it is such a joy to see the results come together so beautifully. And as a lover of historic buildings and restorations, I'm so glad the Chateau is being taken care of by such a wonderful family. Thanks for sharing your journey.
I don’t always engage but I love your channel and have been watching since the beginning. The cottage has changed, the windows, old out buildings, yard, the road. Jonathan has grown before my eyes. I love your family and your easy spirits. Tony and Tracy are great models for us all. I want to see the snow coming down with you all gathered in the kitchen being able to have your coffee and breakfast and a day off hanging about i. Your pj’s. Well deserved! ❤❤❤❤❤
Brilliant....absolutely brilliant! Can hardly wait to see the finished chateau! I've watched your channel from the very beginning when Tony and Ash were chatting about the work being done and almost rubbed all the fur off the two dogs in the video! My, how you have improved on these videos and now have over 100K subscribers! Well done! Hard work indeed. Thanks for sharing your story and wishing you all the best of luck on getting there! You have ESCAPED TO THE DREAM!!! Cheers!
Patrick’s little legs working double time to keep up with you guys 😂 so cute. The chateau is such a beautiful place. Be proud. You’re building dreams into reality❤
Thanks for sharing your down to earth approach in buying a chateau in France. I really appreciate your insights, especially your Mum and Dad's? point of view. It's nice to see families pulling together. I think thats how the Chateau's must come back to life....I think I will subscribe and see how you get on with it. Will you take volunteers down the track do you think?
The original wood staircase would have sold me for sure. It is really looking grand! Every time I see the 'new' iron gates rusting away I say lets get them renovated and then you say o my where is that on the list - maybe not so important😀 The 5 of you, with some bit of help from family, friends and volunteers, have really got a lot of progress to be proud of in such a short time. The best to you and yours.
Great work everyone on managing the exchange rate and what a fantastic result with the offer you made being free fee in the end!! You have done some fantastic improvements so far and work together so well as a family 👍🏻
I’ve been watching since it was just Tony and Ash. Wow, hard work and just staying focussed. In the early days and winter, living in caravans looked just horrible to me. Much admiration for your dedication and your videos have go so much better!! Much easier to watch and this one was particularly great. Thanks.
Great to hear about your journey and so impressive what you've achieved. You are a really lovely family, and Jonathan is so lucky to have you all. I brought up my own grandson so it's particularly touching to see how happy he is with his wonderful grandparents.
Thank you for being so honest about the financial aspect of buying the chateau, so many think that you guys must be rolling in money, good to understand how much courage it must have taken to make this happen! You all deserve all the success for you’re hard work and dedication to living your dream!
You are most deserving of ALL the glowing platitudes. Genuine loving, caring and sharing FAMILY. Video updates are uplifting, great tutorials and inspirational. God bless you always.
Fabulous guys. You all work like trojans and have accomplished so much in just 2 years. I love watching your twice-weekly vlogs and think that you are all amazing. Keep up the good work. X
Good luck with everything!!… you’re doing an amazing job and it’s great to see how close you are as a family and as a team!!.. I will be cheering you on till the finish line ❤
That is so beautiful about you guys. You scraped together the money for your dream Chateau and have worked so hard to restore it to the way in which you want. With family by your side a fairytale comes true. ❤️
Just delightful. I’m in awe. And now you have a record of your journey. Your hard work and sacrifice will lead to deserved success. As always, regards from Vermont.
Your videos are just so “real life”. You can be outside painting a door or planting a tree, and it is quite normal for a chicken or two to wander by. Of course, sweet Patrick is always there to lend a paw. We don’t see as much of Louie, but Sasha is sure to make a appearance. The cottage is looking more unbelievably beautiful with every passing week. I know it is not high on the priority list now, but I am looking forward to seeing how you decide to landscape and decorate the outside of the cottage. It is such a blank slate now, but when you four work your magic, it will definitely be a showplace. Lots of exciting times ahead.
Hola from Honduras! Love your videos because they are truly a story about a family adventure! Can't wait to see the reveal of the latest renovations! 😊
Hi Ash and Terry! This was an absolutely wonderful video. Thank you so much for making it and talk about your dream. It is my dream, too, but on a bit of a smaller scale, as I am by myself. I thought you were all professional builders and tradesmen. It is absolutely amazing what you have done yourselves, you should be very proud of yourselves, all of you the whole family. Well done. It is beautiful and I know La Lacelle is so glad to have you save her, please do a video on the lovely sausage dog and other dogs. Your sausage dog is so sweet. I look forward to seeing him. I love watching Ash hold him and kiss his little cheeks. Also, did you know that your château did not originally have shutters on it? They added them in the Victorian days. It was a trend all over France and the shutters just ruined these beautiful 18th century châteaux. It would be so nice if you would have Terry think about it and do some research and remove them. Save some money, too!
Thank you so much for taking us a along on this journey. We try not to miss a single installment of your wonderful story. There are a couple of things I'd love to know a little more about if you could let us know (or if you've planned that far). 1) Can you give us a little more of a survey of the land you own? It's hard to tell from the videos what's yours (maybe a drone shot with an outline?). 2) What are some of the longer term plans for the land. You've talked about putting in some cabins, etc.. I'm curious about the vision of rented rooms, individual cabins, etc. 3) I'd really love to know a little more you folks as individuals/couples. How did Terry & Ash meet? Where did Patrick come from? I know that this is super personal, and am not asking for you to share anything that makes you uncomfortable. But, as strange as it seems, the presentational style of your videos is so warm and welcoming, it makes me a little more curious about you as people. I love how the family interacts, works together and sometimes (rarely) shares a disagreement. Lovely stuff. Thanks from Seattle, in the USA. Good luck with your amazing work.
Hello and thank you so much, we would be happy to help with some of your questions, 1) we will try and get some drone footage for all our land, we tried before but could not get the drone high enough to get it all in. 2) yes, we will have chalets in two of the fields, in secret garden and butterfly meadow, original butterfly meadow was going to have bell tents but now will also have the wood chalets. We have a video on our patreon page about how we met and more personal bits :) hope all this helps for you 🙏🥰🥰
Hi there Terry and Ash plus Tony and Tracy,it's been an amazing experience watching how you all have worked so hard I can't wait,to,see, the finished result its more interesting watching your vlogs than any TV programmes keep sharing your vlogs and stay safe all the best I have followed you from the very first episode x
It’s looking so beautiful, I’m so happy for you all. I can’t wait to see the grand reveal of the third floor. I really love the door that opens into your room with the glass panel. You’re all looking so healthy and toned from all your hard work. I would love some day to come visit. Your fans ChuckandMax
I have so enjoyed your journey and look forward to your ongoing story. I admire how you all work together and have mastered so many skills. Jonathan has grown so much since you started and has developed many skills in his own right. Such a warm and happy family. It is such a pleasure to follow you all. Your rundown chateau is becoming a beautiful and loving home.
I remember watching your very first video and thinking that you have taken on a huge task but the Chateau has come alive again under your guidance. Proud of what you have done. Keep going!
It has been a journey of emotion hasn't it, the frustrations, the back breaking work, the setbacks and elation when a project is finally finished. I can't wait to see the finished areas on the 3rd floor, You guys have so many fans and followers I am sure you won't have a bit of trouble filling those rooms when you are ready. I will be one as well, well-done family. Love from N.Y.
Ever since I saw the first vlog of you guys, it wasn't episode 1, I started watching from the beginning. Eagerly waiting for each episode, each progress. Despite distances, I, we all feel part of your dream. Without no doubt Lalacelle will be a stunning gem.
Thank you ever so much for your honesty and having us intrude into your life. I’m currently on a 7 year plan to buy my château dream. Thank you so much for showing me that it’s possible
I look forward to the ‘blow your socks off’ episode 😂 Can’t wait to see what you’ve done. Congratulations on your progress so far. Such an epic effort to secure the chateau (roof, guttering, windows, termite treatment), clean it and restore it. You say you are ordinary people…but you do extraordinary things!
Fantastic update! You have all worked so hard and have come so far! The cottage is becoming absolutely charming and comfy. I am excited about the coming big reveal on the third floor! Congrats, guys!
2 years eh! You have achieved so much! I, for one, have been amazed watching your journey, your challenges and setbacks, your pure grit and determination, your triumphs and your joy, while admiring your family dynamics and support of each other. And it shows in Jonathon as he has grown in maturity and self esteem, while learning to meet his own challenges in a new country and culture and a new language. His work ethic and kindness is remarkable and it is due to your day to day can do attitude and family beliefs and values. So I wish you all every success going forward. I’m happy to contribute in a small way to your progress. I hope to visit one day! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰
Great video guys!!! Been watching since day1. Your my favorite sitcom lol😂. Really humbled by all the hard hard work your family continues to do. Keep chipping away I love everything. Believe it or not your family is inspiring in so many good ways. Thank you
This was great. Camera and editing work, not to mention every thing else that goes into making these vlogs is very well done. I love that your entire family seems to be less 'camera shy', you are also helping me by showing me how to take care of things like word worm or whatever you use to repair the windows and sills and other bits of advice. At any rate, you are all doing wonderful and inspiring work.
Tracie's and Tony's input on the adjustment to France's way of life versus the UK's has been reassuring as I prepare to make the leap. I think the attitude we bring with us shapes how successful we are in making that adjustment. Kudos to you all. Your channel is both a joy and an inspiration.
Thank you for telling your story. It’s amazing what you’ve done. I wish I could donate to your cause but I can’t. My 90 year old mother thinks I’m weird watching this journey. I think it’s fascinating! Carryon. From Oregon, USA
So glad you took some time to explain how you found the Chateau and acquired it. There's a saying " if there's a will there's a way".to get what you want. Absolutly love seeing these old places coming back to life.
Being brave is an action you do even when your scared, you've all shown your courage and look where you are today, pushing yourselves to your limits, God bless you all 👊🏻
Jonathan is the cutest! I love watching his happy life with you guys.
I love Patrick. Such a Take charge kind of guy.
Not only is it amazing to see the work you're doing but how well you all get along. a lot of families can't even set in the same room with each other without fighting. You guys are one of my favorite families on youtube. Thank you so much
Thank you so much 🥰
Also, I love Patrick and the other little dogs. They are living their best life. Patrick is so funny when you guys are digging in the dirt, he’s like, YES!
The transformation of the wood paneling is amazing. Everything is coming along and it is beautiful!!
Thank you Terry!
You have done so much together, you have a super strong family unit and Jonathan is lucky to have you all as role models xxxx
Thank you so much 🥰
just come across you guys, git some catching up to do now, well done fior saving this beautiful chateau 😍😍
Thank you so much and hope you enjoy 🙏🥰
Great story - reminds of "from a little acorn grew the mighty oak".
Thank you Gilbert :)
You have achieved so much the 4 of you. Congratulations. It’s been back breaking at times hasn’t it, but so worthwhile.
Don’t forget they did occasionally have a volunteer here and there, big help from Jonathan and Rob 💕🐥💕
Thank you so much 😊
Never doubt. Your decision . All of you,with all the hard work your putting in to restore this grand old lady château. In time will reward each of you,with great rewards. May the good lord,bless each of you,and Bless your château ❤
Thank you so much! God bless you too!
I have so enjoyed watching you build (rebuild!) your dream. I’m just so impressed with all five of you.
I just love you all and your personal stories. I look forward to your bi-weekly videos, my chance to catch up on what you've conquered since I last saw you. From finding a stone pathway or restoring the bathroom door, your triumphs lift my spirits more than you can imagine. You all deserve your success and your latest video gives testimony to that. Bravo, and Tony, "Crack on!"♥️ from North Texas.
Thank you so much 🥰
Considering where you started, I’m a very much looking forward to seeing the difference. The images in my mind fade and I love to have a visual reminder. See you in 30 minutes
The thing that keeps me coming back is the great family life you have with each other.
Thank you so much ☺️
I’ve just been completely fascinated & admiring of your plans & story. Been watching since the start & was impressed when it was just Tony & Ash, but as you all arrived the speed at which you all work together is amazing!!! 🥰
Thank you so much 🥰
Thank you for this vlog! It was so neat to hear your story about how you all ended up purchasing the chateau. I love watching the renovations & the amazing progress you make each week, but to hear today’s story & the roller coaster of emotions throughout this journey, has brought it to another level of intimacy. 💛
Thank you so much 🥰
You and your family took the plunge and are such an inspiration for so many others wanting to do the same thing.
This might be my favourite video so far (top three for sure)! As much as we love watching the bits come together, having a bit of background and context is incredibly helpful. It really gives a clear picture of what exactly you're accomplishing and even makes the audience feel even more involved knowing what we are contributing to in tiny bits. Building and saving such a gem would be reward enough but knowing that you're 'real people' taking this on will hopefully inspire others to know that maybe they can step outside of their own boxes to find a life they are better suited to. Not everyone needs a château to restore, but so many are keeping up with the Joneses without remembering why. Life is too short to just 'do' for the sake of making everyone else happy. 💖
Thank you so much for your kind words Andrea!
Me too! I watch every vlog, but this brought it together. And if I get the chance, and you are taking guests, I will over for a visit.
Thank you so much 🥰
Teasing us!! can't wait to see the 3rd floor
Love your whole family and enjoy watching mom and dad working together! Such an amazing couple! Well, you’re all amazing! Great taste in decorating and choosing color’s!👍👏👏👏👏👏❤️👏❤️👏
Just an inspirational and exciting journey! Can’t wait to see the big reveal of the third floor rooms
Thank you so much 🥰
Tracy put me right , I’m unfortunately used to work work work but she reminded me to slow down and smell the roses … thanks TRACY ❤️🇺🇸🇦🇺🌈
Thanks Jodie .. life is to short just enjoy everything you love doing no matter how small 😊😊
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Lovely family, lovely home, and amazing restoration progress that always makes me smile with child-like delight! I am so thrilled that this winter your whole family will have their own separate space to live inside not in the RVs and the fabulous kitchen for cozy family meals in the cottage. Huge progress. Cannot wait to see what two more years will bring! I will watch and think oh my goodness where am I!!!!!! Grin!!
Thank you so much 😊
I like the description for the windows as little paintings. I can see how beautiful it is coming together. ❤
As soon as you set foot in the tower on the third floor, i could immediately see how beautiful the woodwork looks, the windows, your beautiful entryway door, and just the wall paneling behind your couch. I’m so excited for you, and can’t wait to see the final reveal.😊
Perfect music💖 You guys are inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey and process from the inception of the idea.🙏🌿
Thank you so much 😊
Congratulations Guys Its amazing what you have done so far👌 And your mother is amazing woman She puts her heart in to everything shes doing 👌And all of you are so down to earth ♥️Love following you guys 👏
Thank you so much 😊
Having been with you from the beginning, I’ve heard your story before, but it never gets old. Adore and admire each and every one of you❤️
Thank you so much for being part of the journey from the start 🥰
You two are adorable as is your whole family . It takes a lot of patience and perseverance to do what you all are doing but look at all you've accomplished ! I've enjoyed watching the journey .
Thank you so much 😊
Absolutely admire your whole family. You are all an inspiration. 👌👌👌
Onwards and Upwards Good People 👌🏴
Thank you so much 😊
This video is one of my favorites so far, I really enjoy watching all the hard work y'all put into her but when you add the history of the Chateau & your personal journey it really takes it to the next level (for me anyhow), Thanks for sharing
I so love the update!!! I love how this project is a family experience. ❤️
Thank you so much 😊
Absolutely stunning. From watching your upholstery videos, to getting my chairs and what you have now is amazing. Thank you for letting me part of all your journeys. 😎😎😎😎
Thank you, yes come a long way since the early upholstery videos 🥰🥰
A dream, immense ambition and family....its all coming true!!!
I am so happy for you both and your family on being able to bring your dream to reality...ok I’ve watched it gif the 3rd time and cannot wait to see it finished….
Truthfully, the most amazing thing you all have accomplished is that you've kept your personal relationships close and loving. You've no idea, have you, that that wasn't possible. You deserve everything good in life. Blessings on your family and the very good friends who've helped you.
Thank you so much! Blessings to you and yours too!
Thank you, it has made me appreciate what i have achieved in the last 18 years in France.
I love Sundays and Wednesdays 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
Hard working family that just get on with it. The out come has been so lovely.
Thank you!
Fantastic job you guys. You’ve reinforced my heart into making my château dream an absolute reality. Thank you
thank you so much for this amazing vlog and your journey. You are not 'normal' people with all that you made happen there, others would have run believe me. I loved every second of this vlog and see you on wednesday for more 🥰😍😍🥰
Thank you so much 😊
How inspiring! Despite your ongoing renovations I believe you've added 20 years to your life. Beautiful home and surroundings! Congratulations to you both!
Great opening beautiful the way you set The Stage Thanks for the invite Best wishes and hope you All have Fun
The old lady is coming back to life. Your hard work & dedication is definitely paying off.
Thanks Jenni!
I've really come to love and admire this family. All the hard work they've put in (and still have to do), it is such a joy to see the results come together so beautifully. And as a lover of historic buildings and restorations, I'm so glad the Chateau is being taken care of by such a wonderful family. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thank you :)
I don’t always engage but I love your channel and have been watching since the beginning. The cottage has changed, the windows, old out buildings, yard, the road. Jonathan has grown before my eyes. I love your family and your easy spirits. Tony and Tracy are great models for us all. I want to see the snow coming down with you all gathered in the kitchen being able to have your coffee and breakfast and a day off hanging about i. Your pj’s. Well deserved! ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks Denie!
Inspirational and the loveliest family ever.
Thank you so much Angela!
Brilliant....absolutely brilliant! Can hardly wait to see the finished chateau! I've watched your channel from the very beginning when Tony and Ash were chatting about the work being done and almost rubbed all the fur off the two dogs in the video! My, how you have improved on these videos and now have over 100K subscribers! Well done! Hard work indeed. Thanks for sharing your story and wishing you all the best of luck on getting there! You have ESCAPED TO THE DREAM!!! Cheers!
Thank you Jill what lovely words 😊
Thank you so so much 🙏🥰🥰
Patrick’s little legs working double time to keep up with you guys 😂 so cute. The chateau is such a beautiful place. Be proud. You’re building dreams into reality❤
Thank you for sharing your journey. It is amazing what you have accomplished. Your family is truly inspirational!
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for sharing your down to earth approach in buying a chateau in France. I really appreciate your insights, especially your Mum and Dad's? point of view. It's nice to see families pulling together. I think thats how the Chateau's must come back to life....I think I will subscribe and see how you get on with it. Will you take volunteers down the track do you think?
The original wood staircase would have sold me for sure. It is really looking grand! Every time I see the 'new' iron gates rusting away I say lets get them renovated and then you say o my where is that on the list - maybe not so important😀 The 5 of you, with some bit of help from family, friends and volunteers, have really got a lot of progress to be proud of in such a short time. The best to you and yours.
Thank you so so much 🥰
Amazing work you guys. I wish your family so much success.
It is a beautiful story, trusting in one another as a family it’s called love .👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻
Great work everyone on managing the exchange rate and what a fantastic result with the offer you made being free fee in the end!! You have done some fantastic improvements so far and work together so well as a family 👍🏻
I’ve been watching since it was just Tony and Ash. Wow, hard work and just staying focussed. In the early days and winter, living in caravans looked just horrible to me. Much admiration for your dedication and your videos have go so much better!! Much easier to watch and this one was particularly great. Thanks.
Thanks Julia!
Great to hear about your journey and so impressive what you've achieved. You are a really lovely family, and Jonathan is so lucky to have you all. I brought up my own grandson so it's particularly touching to see how happy he is with his wonderful grandparents.
Thank you for being so honest about the financial aspect of buying the chateau, so many think that you guys must be rolling in money, good to understand how much courage it must have taken to make this happen! You all deserve all the success for you’re hard work and dedication to living your dream!
Thank you so much 😊
You are most deserving of ALL the glowing platitudes. Genuine loving, caring and sharing FAMILY. Video updates are uplifting, great tutorials and inspirational. God bless you always.
You guys are awesome! Love your channel and wonderful family.
Thank you!
Fabulous guys. You all work like trojans and have accomplished so much in just 2 years. I love watching your twice-weekly vlogs and think that you are all amazing. Keep up the good work. X
Thank you so much 😊
Good luck with everything!!… you’re doing an amazing job and it’s great to see how close you are as a family and as a team!!.. I will be cheering you on till the finish line ❤
Thank you so much 😊
That is so beautiful about you guys. You scraped together the money for your dream Chateau and have worked so hard to restore it to the way in which you want. With family by your side a fairytale comes true. ❤️
Merci d'avoir acheté cette bâtisse, elle est très belle et mérite votre amour.
Just delightful. I’m in awe. And now you have a record of your journey. Your hard work and sacrifice will lead to deserved success. As always, regards from Vermont.
Thank you Sidney!
une famille en or
Merci Patrick. Tres gentile!
Loyal little Patrick living the best dog’s life!
Your videos are just so “real life”. You can be outside painting a door or planting a tree, and it is quite normal for a chicken or two to wander by. Of course, sweet Patrick is always there to lend a paw. We don’t see as much of Louie, but Sasha is sure to make a appearance.
The cottage is looking more unbelievably beautiful with every passing week. I know it is not high on the priority list now, but I am looking forward to seeing how you decide to landscape and decorate the outside of the cottage. It is such a blank slate now, but when you four work your magic, it will definitely be a showplace. Lots of exciting times ahead.
Hola from Honduras! Love your videos because they are truly a story about a family adventure! Can't wait to see the reveal of the latest renovations! 😊
Patrick......my hero
Hi Ash and Terry! This was an absolutely wonderful video. Thank you so much for making it and talk about your dream. It is my dream, too, but on a bit of a smaller scale, as I am by myself. I thought you were all professional builders and tradesmen. It is absolutely amazing what you have done yourselves, you should be very proud of yourselves, all of you the whole family. Well done. It is beautiful and I know La Lacelle is so glad to have you save her, please do a video on the lovely sausage dog and other dogs. Your sausage dog is so sweet. I look forward to seeing him. I love watching Ash hold him and kiss his little cheeks.
Also, did you know that your château did not originally have shutters on it? They added them in the Victorian days. It was a trend all over France and the shutters just ruined these beautiful 18th century châteaux. It would be so nice if you would have Terry think about it and do some research and remove them. Save some money, too!
Thank you so much, yes we will definitely look into the shutter idea 🥰🥰
Thank you so much for taking us a along on this journey. We try not to miss a single installment of your wonderful story. There are a couple of things I'd love to know a little more about if you could let us know (or if you've planned that far). 1) Can you give us a little more of a survey of the land you own? It's hard to tell from the videos what's yours (maybe a drone shot with an outline?). 2) What are some of the longer term plans for the land. You've talked about putting in some cabins, etc.. I'm curious about the vision of rented rooms, individual cabins, etc. 3) I'd really love to know a little more you folks as individuals/couples. How did Terry & Ash meet? Where did Patrick come from? I know that this is super personal, and am not asking for you to share anything that makes you uncomfortable. But, as strange as it seems, the presentational style of your videos is so warm and welcoming, it makes me a little more curious about you as people. I love how the family interacts, works together and sometimes (rarely) shares a disagreement. Lovely stuff. Thanks from Seattle, in the USA. Good luck with your amazing work.
Hello and thank you so much, we would be happy to help with some of your questions, 1) we will try and get some drone footage for all our land, we tried before but could not get the drone high enough to get it all in. 2) yes, we will have chalets in two of the fields, in secret garden and butterfly meadow, original butterfly meadow was going to have bell tents but now will also have the wood chalets. We have a video on our patreon page about how we met and more personal bits :) hope all this helps for you 🙏🥰🥰
Hi there Terry and Ash plus Tony and Tracy,it's been an amazing experience watching how you all have worked so hard I can't wait,to,see, the finished result its more interesting watching your vlogs than any TV programmes keep sharing your vlogs and stay safe all the best I have followed you from the very first episode x
Thank you Gloria 😊😊
You ate both gorgeous gentlemen and well done on your mamorh progress so far. It can only get better for you all from here on out.
So proud of all of you (including the volunteers) 🙏🏻
It’s looking so beautiful, I’m so happy for you all. I can’t wait to see the grand reveal of the third floor. I really love the door that opens into your room with the glass panel. You’re all looking so healthy and toned from all your hard work. I would love some day to come visit. Your fans ChuckandMax
Thank you so much 😊
What you guys have done is nothing short of fantastic. You all work so hard, love it. Well done and great vlogs.
Thank you Glenys!
Спасибо, очень интересно, люблю смотреть заброшенные места!
I have so enjoyed your journey and look forward to your ongoing story. I admire how you all work together and have mastered so many skills. Jonathan has grown so much since you started and has developed many skills in his own right. Such a warm and happy family. It is such a pleasure to follow you all. Your rundown chateau is becoming a beautiful and loving home.
I’ve been watching your videos for the last couple of weeks. I can hardly wait to see the next episode on the life of the chateau.
Thank you so much, so glad you are enjoying our journey 🥰🥰
This was such a touching video.Your whole family is outstanding.
Thank you Sandy!
Yes it is a dream. I wish I was 30 years younger I would love to own a chateau and redo it to it’s original state. Keep up the great job gentlemen.❤
I remember watching your very first video and thinking that you have taken on a huge task but the Chateau has come alive again under your guidance. Proud of what you have done. Keep going!
It has been a journey of emotion hasn't it, the frustrations, the back breaking work, the setbacks and elation when a project is finally finished. I can't wait to see the finished areas on the 3rd floor, You guys have so many fans and followers I am sure you won't have a bit of trouble filling those rooms when you are ready. I will be one as well,
well-done family. Love from N.Y.
Thank you so much, yes it has been a rollercoaster of a ride 🥰
Ever since I saw the first vlog of you guys, it wasn't episode 1, I started watching from the beginning. Eagerly waiting for each episode, each progress. Despite distances, I, we all feel part of your dream. Without no doubt Lalacelle will be a stunning gem.
Thank you so so much Wanda 🙏🥰🥰
People cheer for those chasing their dreams!
That would be a dream for all nations....freedom
Thank you ever so much for your honesty and having us intrude into your life. I’m currently on a 7 year plan to buy my château dream. Thank you so much for showing me that it’s possible
Must have missed this one just watched it so much has changed in 2 Years well done everyone 👍🤗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
Thank you, hope you enjoyed it 🥰🥰
I look forward to the ‘blow your socks off’ episode 😂 Can’t wait to see what you’ve done.
Congratulations on your progress so far. Such an epic effort to secure the chateau (roof, guttering, windows, termite treatment), clean it and restore it.
You say you are ordinary people…but you do extraordinary things!
Thank you so much 😊
Your dream and hard work is paying off it’s going to be lovely! Best of luck to all of you.
Fantastic update! You have all worked so hard and have come so far! The cottage is becoming absolutely charming and comfy. I am excited about the coming big reveal on the third floor! Congrats, guys!
Thank you Lawrence!
Thank you so much 😊
Your family is the real deal and we wish you very well.
You’ve come a long way and it’s fantastic.
2 years eh! You have achieved so much! I, for one, have been amazed watching your journey, your challenges and setbacks, your pure grit and determination, your triumphs and your joy, while admiring your family dynamics and support of each other.
And it shows in Jonathon as he has grown in maturity and self esteem, while learning to meet his own challenges in a new country and culture and a new language. His work ethic and kindness is remarkable and it is due to your day to day can do attitude and family beliefs and values.
So I wish you all every success going forward. I’m happy to contribute in a small way to your progress. I hope to visit one day! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰
Bless you! Thank you so much for your kind words Jennifer! X
Thank you so much 😊
Great video guys!!! Been watching since day1. Your my favorite sitcom lol😂. Really humbled by all the hard hard work your family continues to do. Keep chipping away I love everything. Believe it or not your family is inspiring in so many good ways. Thank you
Thank you so so much 🙏🥰🥰
This was great. Camera and editing work, not to mention every thing else that goes into making these vlogs is very well done. I love that your entire family seems to be less 'camera shy', you are also helping me by showing me how to take care of things like word worm or whatever you use to repair the windows and sills and other bits of advice. At any rate, you are all doing wonderful and inspiring work.
Tracie's and Tony's input on the adjustment to France's way of life versus the UK's has been reassuring as I prepare to make the leap. I think the attitude we bring with us shapes how successful we are in making that adjustment. Kudos to you all. Your channel is both a joy and an inspiration.
Thank you so much Nanci! If we can help in any other way, just yell!
Thank you for telling your story. It’s amazing what you’ve done. I wish I could donate to your cause but I can’t. My 90 year old mother thinks I’m weird watching this journey. I think it’s fascinating! Carryon. From Oregon, USA
Thank you so much 🙏🥰
So glad you took some time to explain how you found the Chateau and acquired it. There's a saying " if there's a will there's a way".to get what you want. Absolutly love seeing these old places coming back to life.
This is true 😊if there is a will there is a way 👍👍😊
Being brave is an action you do even when your scared, you've all shown your courage and look where you are today, pushing yourselves to your limits, God bless you all 👊🏻
Thank you Cheryl! God bless you and yours too!