Something to Celebrate - Doing It Ourselves
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- this week sees my final video from my trip to Chateau de Lalande. I talk about some important milestones and why the channel was created.
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My name is Michael Petherick and I live with my family at Chateau de la Basmaignee in north west France.
My brother and his fiancé bought this building with some inheritance money three years ago and we are slowly restoring it to live in, and run as a business.
It’s always a financial struggle to keep the place going and we have to work hard to keep our heads above water, but we love it and wouldn’t have It any other way.
When they knew that they were buying the château, my brother asked me if I would like to move over and take part in their new adventure... so I packed my bags, gave up my life in England and moved here to help bring this place back to life.
We do all the renovations ourselves including construction, decorating and collecting antique furniture that we buy cheaply to restore. Our goal is to fill the château with beauty and life as it once was.
I have a passion for history, art and all things old.
These videos are a series of stories about my life and experiences living in a French castle.
We film and edit everything ourselves.
I’ll be showing all aspects of life here, from renovation and DIY, to crafts and baking, art, daily life and a bit of fun thrown in for good measure. There’s much more to see and our journey is still just beginning.
Isabelle is too clever. She is adorable
You restored my faith in human nature. Not many men like you around Michael. You are gifted and have such a massive heart. Never give up your dreams no matter how big they get. 💝
“We have been gifted with eyes and reason” 💕💕
Michael shouldn't be so surprised people donated towards the cottage, the laptop, his Patreon,... because he's just such a genuine, amazing guy, and it shows! People see you, your charisma, your personality, and they want to donate because of it. So just keep being yourself :) we love you ♥
“We are gifted with eyes and reason, why listen to a machine?” -Stephanie’s mom
I love this! Words of wisdom and practicality :)
It’s funny how karma takes over. You’re now in a better position than you were when filming for the production company, they probably wish they’d used you and the family since your channel is so successful. So excited to see the finished cottage. All the best going forward.
A real life story of one door closing.... And a mighty large chateau sized one opening. You deserve the credit and applause. Well done for producing and creating so much content that is being admired the world over.
Agreed!
I have a feeling that Michael may have done too good of a job with his videos and made the other contestants of the show look at a disadvantage....i think that Michael and Stephanie could do the show themselves too and likely be more successful than the creators of the show.....I feel that the show was afraid to set the bar too high. The show may have done a strategic move for themselves but I think Michael and Stephanie can have their own show if they want and be more entertaining. I also think younger people are needed to motivate younger people to embark in that risky journey. Older people are needed to help the young foolish ones!
I'm so glad things have worked in your favour Michael 🙌 🙏 yay big ups to you and you lovely family. Love your dad he is a man of many talents, quite man that just gets on with the job. "The man"
Over 1 million? Whoa. I was recommended to you by a You Tube channel, the Millers. Then you graciously referred us to Stephanie. Thank God, it has helped pass lockdown . Thank you and best wishes. Can't wait to watch the cottage transform. I will not watch that show anymore then. I was catching up on some of them but will not waste my time. You earned your million viewers!! 🌠🌟🏆🏅🎖️
"There is alchemy in cooking, isn't there?" Stephanie's mother is really delightful.
Why am I crying? I don’t know why I’m crying! I’m just so very proud of you, Michael. Thank you for sharing your many talents with the world and thank you so much for sharing your journey.
I feel you@Lisa Souders
I know. TY for speaking up. I thought it was just me being overly emotional right now
Don't say you don't deserve something, people help you because they know you are doing an admirable job and you deserve all the good things that life is giving you, you receive what you give that's all. I wish you success in everything you do! ❤️
Sometimes a mean little door slams shut in your face.
Only for a pair of chateau gates to open wide.... 💡🎬🏆😘
You are so beautiful and generous. All of us who donated to the cottage fund were more than happy to, and you've already repaid us in spades with the videos you make. Can't wait to see the cottage come together and your first Christmas dinner cooked there later this year xox
Margie B - 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🇦🇺🐨
Thats amazing that you turned disappoinment around and now you are sooooo successful Well done.
Very much agree with you.
100% Agree.😄
I just found this channel and I am so exited for all the videos I haven’t watched yet 💕💕💕💕💕 thank you 💕
I agree with Stephanie,micheal is a genius,.......thoughtful,kind,full of charm. That’s why he is viral👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼congrats👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙋🏻♀️
1.1 kg of sugar. One mustn't overdo the sugar. :) She is hilarious. I will say it again Michael. You and Stephanie must never underestimate how much joy you bring. Just by being the way you are. Good things come to good people. I would love it if you continued with your composing and played for us. I loved it, and I'm really fond of your endings. Stunning! And a warning, I saw the weather today and a heatwave is on its way to you. Stay cool!
Stephanie was so right when she called you a genius Michael - you're so talented!!!👏👏🌞👏👏
Fantastic! You could be scrubbing the floors and you'd still get a million viewers! People are that starved of lovely things to watch. The music and scenery at the end were just beautiful.
I'm watching again and I hear Isabelle say "I am still at the 'hunter/gatherer' stage, you understand...eat it as it comes." LOL! What a sense if humour she has! ox
Stephenie’s mum is so adorable😭🥰
It was a good thing Michael was there to catch Isabel.
Ana B Mummy aka Isabelle is such a hoot! Has such an incredible sense of humour and a great command of the English language especially as it’s her second.
What a caring man and so aware of the world around him outstanding
She really is
Hi Michael your such a polite gifted young man. I’ve encouraged my oldest grandson to watch you and Billy, saying what you and your family don’t know probably isn’t worth knowing 😊 Those locusts are horrid, I sit out my back door at night I can actually hear then munching my beautiful plants. The leaves destroyed overnight. 🇦🇺👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The only "Escape From The Chateau" owner I follow is Stephanie, so not sure what criteria they use. And I found her on UA-cam (I'm in the US). You are so genuine, knowledgeable and 'camera-friendly' - I'm not sure what that production team was thinking....
Still, he who laughs last, etc.
Well jokes on them ! I’m glad it inspired him to do is own channel tho.
I also dont pay any attention from anyone else from that show or really any other chateau youtubers other than Stephanie and Michael... the others (no offense to them) but their personalities and taste level just aren't really that interesting.
Well done Michael! ....... coming from Virginia
Caligula Longhbottom like the owners of chateau Muriel, it’s a beautiful building but owners are just dry
I did as well.. found Michael Pethrick through Stephanie.. LeLande Cheateau
" When one door closes, another door opens." Good for you! Much deserved,
one million views! ( Bet that program is re-thinking its decision about you all, this day.)
Micheal says "extremely disappointed", but the look on his face says " really really pissed off!!! " (American meaning of pissed!)
yes and who wouldnt be?? i will be for sure. i will be so angry after all the hard work. this is why you dont do things for "free" nowadays.
@ICUinthedark - Yes, that's what I thought. I hope they live to regret their decision; it was probably politically motivated!
😂😂 but who really got the last laugh!
"" really really pissed off!!! " (American meaning of pissed!)" Trust me, the meaning is the same in the UK
I m mad for her m and will not watch anymore of their videos. Take that lol
Oh Michael. You have done so much more than succeed! You see the world with an artist’s eye, the light, the subjects, and share this with us who are SO fortunate to have this chance to view your videos-THANK YOU 🌷😉🙂
It’s amazing how emotionally involved you can become by watching these vlogs, especially during the interesting piece of history we have/are living thru. It seems like you and Stephanie are family now and I personally couldn’t be prouder of your achievements. Well deserved and so excited to live thru the cottage Reno. Xx
I am living out my COVID-19 isolation in a large home by myself. The yard and the house keep me busy, but I'm so envious of their lock down as compared to mine. They're having a blast, and accomplishing so much.
Just so you know, “There are no mistakes!”
You were open! Listened to your angels, guides, whatever you may call it. We all are soooo thankful you did! I lost my home to some family members that took advantage of me, so I’m sorry I have nothing to give financially. You have made my life so enjoyable, to watch all you do to restore this beautiful chateau. Thank you! ❤️😉
You are such a genuine and hardworking person and that is what we are all responding to. You are constantly learning and improving yourself and teaching others and improving those around you. It’s so wonderful to watch your projects.
I can't believe ETTCDIY cut you guys - what were they thinking? You and your family always had a unique story amongst the other chateau owners that I always thought stood out from the crowd. You also have great taste and your renovations and interiors are most definitely in the top tier of what is seen on the show. Honestly, I think that the problem is that ETTCDIY likes to portray so many of the participants as bumbling amateurs (which I don't think they are, I just think this is the angle the show likes to push) and Basmaignee has never come across that way. I'm really not sure why the producers think that that is what viewers want to see, it's certainly not my cup of tea, but I watch the show because I'm chateau crazy and desperate for content!
I believe they want the original stars to be the only ones to look real creative and smart.I just visited Michael IG and learned how they didn't give him credit to the art he did on the wallpaper and all credits and money goes to Angel.
Could not agree more with your post. Please everyone, have a look at Chateau Mareuil YT channel. They've also appeared on ETTCDY. The channel is very different to Michael's and Stephanie's but genuine and very entertaining.
@@keagleeagle821 You can tell that angels hub thinks she hung the moon and stars, which is beautiful. But when you get hammered with it through all the episodes... "Look at this inept chateau owner, they can't figure out how to accomplish xyz, never fear, the fount of infinite knowledge, MY Beloved Angel will set this straight." After a while I had to stop watching because it was nauseating. Don't get me wrong. they are a lovely couple, and the work they have done is impressive. Just seems the show was more to highlight them and how they knew it all and than to highlight the other owners and how they figure it out on their own. Sad really. Micheal, I would watch a season solely about you, your family and your chateau. Because it is sincere and genuine.
Mighty classy of you to close the page after you've got what you need instead of other channels who just run their page to extract as much money as possible from their viewership.
Love that and really appreciate it. I love that he’s so genuine. Both Stephanie and him seem like great people. I’ll definitely continue supporting their channels for that reason. It makes me so happy to see such incredible people
Yes but I bet people still want to donate now that lockdown is over and we are returning to work
Isabel, thank you for reminding us that we are gifted with eyes and reason and not meant to rely on machines❣️
You and your channel, what you do and how it is presented, has tremendous integrity. We feel like your friends. That is why you are Blessed. Stay true to who you are .
Mummy: 'We've been gifted with eyes and reason; why listen to a machine?' Words of wisdom from dear Isabelle.🥰
That's definitely one of the most genuine thank you ever on social media.
Oh Micheal, when you allow the world in it is so educational, interesting, sharing to other parts of the world, who can only dream of traveling. Let the Lord bless you so you can continue to bless others the way you do. Hello mother, you inspire me all the time.
Never once skipped the intro - love it!
The number 20 is a number of empowerment. If you are seeing this number pop up..it means you will be successful in anything you set out to do. Im sure there is even more if you look it up. I always look up numbers if they begin to show themselves to me in synchronicity..it usually means the universe..or angels and guides are trying to tell you something. Congratulations on all your success!
"We have been gifted with eyes and reason -- why listen to a machine?" Wise words 😄
I'm so happy that things are working out better now. Fuck channel 4 ⚒️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 You deserve all the success in the world. A lovely genuine person ❤️💯🌍
At the end of the video, after a productive day Stephanie Michael, Mummy Isabel and Selmar we’re celebrating. and it was so nice to see others enjoying being together
Michael thank you so much for the wonderful escapism your channel has provided during the pandemic. It's helped to keep me sane.
Looking forward to seeing the gardner's cottage as you restore & repair it💐
For a lady who doesn’t know how to cook , mummy really knows a lot about jam making
"We have been gifted with eyes and reason....why listen to a machine." - Stephanie's mom Isobel. Now those are wise words which we should apply in our everyday life all the time!
I don’t know why, but her quote is so beautiful to me. “We have been gifted with eyes and reason...” 😊 ugh, my heart
This woman is so amazing, reminds me of my great grandma. You are so precious with her....
I cant believe they cut you out. I loved your story and was so disappointed when you where not the second season. I honestly think your chateau stunning and the land around it is amazing.
Jacobean design is beautiful. Even the locust is attracted to the colors
We’re going to miss seeing you Michael at Lalande which I’m sure you consider your second home. Thank you for helping Stephanie create The Chateau Diaries. You deserve all the success. That time will come when you will have your own Château. 🏰🥂 🍾
Hopefully some more of S & M today Karen. 🥂 🍾
Michael, are you going somewhere?
@@33piolin He's going back to Chateau de la Basmaignee
I think the viewers of Michael's and Stephanie's channels are some of the most generous viewers on UA-cam. Congratulations Michael! You really deserve all the success and support - thank you for making quarantine feel a little bit less claustrophobic!
It's still nice to know that by watching we're helping, at a time when funds are hard to come by and we can't all afford to be patreons or donate. And thanks to the people who can afford it, we will be graced with beautiful developments in the Histoire du Cottage so thanks to the peeps who donate on behalf of those who can't, you guys are amazing.
Also, side note : these vlogs help me keep my English level up, after moving back to France from Ireland, though I notice a hint of British accent now when I speak English, whilst my French accent is lurking in dark corners waiting for embarrassing occasions to make me sound like a neophyte.
Many thanks to Michael, Stephanie and their patreons from le Gers !
I WAS COOKING SOME FRESH BLACK EYE PEAS TODAY AND THEY STARTED FOAMING. I PUT A PAT OF BUTTER IN AND THE FOAMING STOPPED! Thanks, Mummy!
Michael and Stephanie: team work is dream work!!!
Well formulated...!
America here, fighting off a cold and stumbled upon your Chateau channel and binge watching every single video from the very beginning. Already deeply emotional for you, your family and friends like Steph and her mommy or....mummy! Cheers to you all! I'm so happy to see such success during times like these. Very inspiring for all creative individuals around the world!
For he's a jolly good fellow, which nobody can deny! Way to go Michael! Congrats!
Micheal - I think the generosity of your viewers is due to the naturalness of your show and how you are planning to create a home that reflects both your interests and creativity😀- keep up the great show! Brilliant.
Selma we all love you here in America.!!!
When Stephanie says his name it sounds like Selmar, but closed captioning states Selma. FWIW. Nobody can argue the guys got a great gig during lock down.
Congratulations, Michael on the success of your channel. I love how you share these quiet, magical moments in nature, i find them so calming. Thank you for sharing! PS-I adore Isabelle, a vessel of wisdom. ox
You are so transparent about all your good fortune. And you are so thoughtful to those that have helped you along the way. You're a humble and gracious person. Don't forget to thank yourself. Eight hours to edit each of your videos... hard work pays off and you deserve it. I can't wait to see what's to come. Also, I love Isabel. What a lovely woman!
Congrats on 1 million views! You're clearly better off for not being in the ETCDIY but it absolutely BLOWS my mind that they don't pay any of the participants. That's highway robbery!
since the TV show is only available in a limited way in the US, having your story on youtube is a great improvement :)
I don’t really care for that escape to the chateau diy except Stephanie. I could careless! I am very a happy just to see you and Stephanie working together and being good friends.
Your journey which includes so many "20's" is stronger than fate it seems. The risk you have taken to share with so many strangers has resulted in a deep bond of love and gratitude for you, for your family and friends. I hope that you always feel our support Michael. From Ontario Canada, I am definitely sending love and very best wishes for your next milestones.
That must have been so frustrating with chateau diy. Actually the best thing that happened because it created this UA-cam gem!!!
Who else cheers his glass pretending Steph's glass was yours. Lol, absolutely mind-blowing congratulations.
Thank you, Michael! "We have been gifted with eyes and reason; why listen to a machine?" That is the wisdom of experience. It is probably my favorite Mummy quote so far.
Grandma 77 here I have seen three videos so far and love them all. I will be watching from now on. Lol to you all. 😊
This just goes to that the brick & mortar professionals do not really understand their audiences. You’re work is honest and wonderfully interesting. Cheers from Canada!
This will be better that you have control over your content... for educational, informative, historical, hysterical moments, creativity, cooking, hair/fashion/style, and your true honesty and hardwork with family and friends and more.
My word morher and daughter are so alike....Michael has a great personality......
Anyone else wish they could be a fly on the wall in a 100+ years when someone finally finds the time capsule!?
You can also add lemon or lemon juice to the low pectin fruits like strawberries. You don’t want to be tipping jams or jellies once the jar is full, nor running cold water over them as the contrast of v hot jar & jelly & v cold water could make the glass crack, but a warm wet cloth/sponge/flannel would do the job fine ❤ ps loved the Beatrix Potter 🎨🐇💚
Congratulations Michael! A beautiful Man who shares his beautiful life. A true escape from the pandemic. The timing couldn't have been any better. You inspires us to dream of a better , more lovely world filled with hard work, music, art, cooking, travel, friendship and love. Truly, back to the basics of life. Thank you and cheers to your success.
"we have been gifted with eyes and reason, why listen to a machine" :D what a nice sentance
Michael, wishing you all your dreams come true.
Me and my husband are adding two more subscriptions to your channel.. i hope you have millions more! All the best Michael. I am glad I found this lovely cozy spot on the UA-cam.. its a pleasure to be looking at your efforts.. Beautiful Chateau !
Mommy scared me when she almost went back! Be careful mommy! 😊❤️
I love Isabelle, she is such a warm person.
This was marvelous! I love Isabelle's voice and sense of humor! Congratulations Michael! Good things come to those... who don't give up!😄
After all you have been through.....it is such a joy to hear life is finally working out for you...and we also may enjoy in your passion😊. You really deserved this breakthrough ❤
Isabelle is beyond delightful! 😊
Michael, I originally saw Stephanie on Escape to the Chateau DIY and then met you through Stephanie’s vlog - so happy to be following both of you now. As for the TV show - it seems that it has become like most ‘reality’ shows, lots of emphasis on personalities and blowing up any squabbling and making it look like a soapie. UA-cam videos seems more intimate and honest and unlike TV show are not restricted to the country who owns the TV rights. So that’s my long way of saying, thank you for doing it yourself.
I love the mummy and Michael team work!
Lady Isabelle is adorable!
"The 'Bolli' was good" indeed! I think the group was just a bit tipsy by the end of the program. What a wonderful, calming, beautiful, life affirming series this is! Thank you Michael for allowing us to share in your adventure!
Stephanie's mother is such a treasure!
Hi Michael! Greetings from the states. You have such a big heart and are so genuine I believe you are receiving what you've been giving for quite some time. I appreciate your authentic self and for sharing your exciting updates. I can't wait to see your cottage restoration journey.
It's the kindness & beautiful natured that makes life wonderful👍🌻🌈
(Moira Ashton) WOW! Definitely Congratulations are in order, for everything that has happened over the last three months, well done you!!! As you said what happened with them not wanting to show your Chateau in the DIY programme, was the best thing to ever happened!! Their loss!! Definitely your gain!!!! 🏰💗💕😍
thankyou micheal for your vlog. The filming and editing was spectacular . The deer the cows and the grasshopper the stunning sunset. Your vlog was so heartfelt and so well put together. I learnt about making red jelly and thankyou to mummy I learnt a simple technique on how to stop that annoying froth by adding some butter. I think we are all looking for redcurrents in the supermarkets now I never tried redcurrent jelly. I still have homemmade strawberry jam from last year and nothing tastes as good as the homemade as it has so much flavor.
The vlogs from you and steff help provide us all who watch regularly an escape as we are all there with you renovating in spirit.
You live in a different area to steff and when things settle how about you putting on a glynbourne event music and singing and allowing folk to bring a picnic of course you would sell tickets to help with your funds I realise you would need portable loos if lots of folk came but at the moment it is difficult but its a thought for the future===
Firstly congratulations on your tremendous milestones!
Secondly, that grasshopper is extremely good fortune! Cherish that little creature's visit!
You making jam with Isabelle is just a delight! And so wise!
Debbie here..I’m late to the party but want to congratulate you all....I do love watching
Stopping at 04:52 to say well done!!! I have watched your channel rise and rise and you are totally deserving of all the success and I hope so much more comes your way!!! What a reprehensible way to be treated by the production team after all your hard work, and I have also seen the way your art was used and not credited or compensated for the wallpaper designs and god knows what else. The Universe is rewarding you in 2020 with 20:20 vision and clarity, this is the way forward, to do the work yourselves, to reach out yourselves and keep control of your copyright and work yourself. I hope you design all manner of lifestyle goods and get huge sponsors, and make the most wonderful, magical life you deserve. Watching and loving every minute of your journey xxx Niamh in Dublin
Well said...I agree with everything you said. The production company is shameless. Also ordinary good people like Michael and co get taken advantage of and all that work he did was thrown on the waste heap. Thank goodness his channel and Stephanie's have become popular. They deserve alot more for bringing so much brightness and happiness into our lives when we have all been through this world crisis. Ordinary people can be the most extraordinary characters and no acting needed!! Wonderful content. Please continue on with these wonderful vlogs. Its better than so much BBC and hollywood rubbish that is produced to feed demented minds.
Interesting to hear that the Escape to the Chateau production company don't pay anything to the participants, despite it being a very successful programme on Channel 4 that gets repeated to death. Somebody's definitely making money. Just not the people on the show.
Glad you've had so much success with this. It's actually more pleasurable to watch you cover subjects in depth rather than just the snippets on the Channel 4 programme.
The wallpaper the grasshopper was on is just beautiful! Hello from Australia!
I have a terrible fear for grasshoppers since I was little and I hated you for a minute for not advising me about those shots hahahaha. Apart from that, I love this channel and keep going guys! It's so refreshing to learn about all the things behind this chateau's life!
Michael, congrats!! You’re such a lovely soul and your abilities are astounding. We’re grateful to have you and Basmaignee in our living room and you deserve every success! love from Stacie and family, Australia
I can't think why they don't use your footage at this time when they're just re-running and re-running the original Back to the Chateau on tv ad nauseam, I'm actually finding your videos far more interesting now cos they are so varied. I'm not interested in making pretty little crafty things but am more into the nitty gritty of everyday life and the renovations themselves. Please keep going! I love your everyday naturalness.
Congratulations Micheal on everything you have achieved thus far. Looking forward to Renovations of the Cottage and more fun times with Stephanie ,Mummy and EVERYONE.
Isabelle & Michael in the kitchen. A most enjoyable segment❣
CHEERS🥂