Hi everyone! 👋 We need your advice! We've had a bunch of suggestions that we start a patreon, especially as we're doing videos less often now and we'd love the chance to connect with you all more regularly - but as with our videos, we want to be sure we're actually sharing something of value, so our question is: What sort of things would you like to see more of? Sneak peeks at upcoming projects, behind the scenes video making, "day in the life" content, the local area, french villages, critters and nature, something totally different that we haven't though of?
I would just get started with the content and pace you feel the most comfortable .... and people will appreciate and support you and others may not. Just see what happens .....
Love watching your vids…the energy that goes with anything that you present will go well with your followers..keep bringing content..maybe the village and surrounds..it will be new to us..❤
I put off watching your video, as I do reading a new book by a favorite author, because I want to savor the moment, enjoy each chapter that you create in your landscaping and home. I waited 3 weeks to watch, that way I only have to wait a very short time before I know that you’ll have a new video ready! This was worth waiting for…absolutely beautiful work….planning, building, camera work, music, birds, and flowers.
Your aerial shots, especially the fire by night, actually brought a little tear to my eyes - I am so proud of all you guys did !! You have transformed that wild piece of yard into a beautiful family zone with everything for everyone 💞💕
Hi Jack & Becs, I can’t tell you how AMAZING this is!!! How Amazing you both are! I absolutely LOVE your garden and patio. Jack, how do you know how to do these things? The stone base and the fire pit , the lighting is Perfect and so pretty. The things you did by yourself, Jack, would normally take 3 or more men to complete! Becs, your finishing touches and plantings look like something from a high end magazine! I think it Should be on a magazine cover. Your house is so pretty and when you have spare time (🤣🤣🤣) and do a simple paint wash on the door and shutters, Becs your pictures of it all could Definitely be in a magazine❤❤❤. Pictures from the gate up thru the gardens up to the front of the house- Gorgeous🥰. I am Totally blown away. 😘😘😘
Thanks so much Kathy, glad you loved it too! You're so right, Becs has the most amazing eye for styling and designing things and really made the space wow (I was totally stumped on how to lay out all the stones, but she knew exactly where each one should go!) - for me, the first part of any project is watching all the amazing UA-camrs out there sharing how to do things - and I think I have a wee advantage being tall 😂
Oh it’s a total game changer! Sucks most of the smoke up and away so the kids aren’t getting it all in their eyes (and we aren’t either) . 10/10 would recommend 😂
HI guys, I've just stumbled over your channel and we are an Aussie Kiwi couple who have also bought in the Charente, we're in the village of Courcome. I'm absolutely loving your channel.
@@growinginfrance we bought the house in September 2023 and at this stage we are going back and forth between France and Australia while the renos take place.
Wow, Wow, Wow! Great to see your beautiful family. This episode was well worth waiting for. Jack, there is no limit to your building, carpentry, soldering, electrical and many more talents. You have made a fantastic outside space for your family to enjoy - WELL DONE! Becks has done a brilliant job with the finishing touches. I love watching you two, you compliment each other so well - What a team! Thank you for sharing your life with us. 🏆🥂🍾💐❤
What a beautiful outdoor space you have created for your family and friends love love so cute. Great job your both so creative. Thanks for sharing your growing space in France!!! 🙏👏👏👏🥰❤️❤️🇨🇦🐾🐦⬛🐝
Everything is just beautiful and amazing. I have never seen a man work so hard and do so many different things and they all turn out beautiful. Mary from Texas
Could you two be any cuter! Tell your hubby Orlando that my heart melted when he put the ear phones on your daughter. He looks like such a nice family man. Some Chateau's get crazy excited for weird porcelain, but I loved your enthusiasm over the Bird Cam Feeder! Cant wait until you decide to claim the Chateau as your home & start your best lives there. You make viewers smile with your upbeat & positive attitudes. Wishing your channel every success & increased popularity. You will know its me as I will forever call hubby Orlando as he looks more like Orlando Bloom than Orlando Bloom! Cheers from Toronto Canada
Orlando here 👋 😂 Thanks so much for the comment, I consider myself very lucky to have this family 😊 So glad we could make you smile, your comment definitely did the same for us! We also can't wait to get into the chateau. We'll see you next time 😉
Yes, they're doing such a good job of growing (we haven't loved all the recent rain, the garden sure has, and that's a great consolation 😁) We'll have to do an garden update in the next vid maybe!
I was going to ask where you guys were the next time I watched Rob's channel. I'm so glad you're back. Don't stay gone so long lol much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖 PS what a great job you did on that pergola. And you watch three children at the same time. What a man! 😂
The transformation is perfection! What a lovely place to gather, or rest & contemplate. You can literally feel the LOVE that is being infused in everything you touch! I would seriously watch you slice bread. Whatever you put your hands to makes MAGIC!
@@growinginfrance My son is helping me renovate my front and back yard. It's a blank canvas now, all bushes, weedy trees are cleared out. You give me ideas here 😊
Wow that is so kul, it was really nice watching you both working together. Jack you are brilliant with your building etc but i think you also need your beautiful wife to think of the things you might miss. Your guys front yars looks stunning ❤❤🎉
Jack et Becs, bienvenue en France, j' attend toujours avec impatience vos vidéos, vous êtes un couple très courageux, beau, et je suis sur que vous allez créer une nouvelle vie dans le plaisir, pour vos enfants, avec vos amis. ( Si vous croisez un All-Black, dites lui que le 15 de France s' excuse de lui avoir mis 27 points contre 13, et qu' il propose d' entrainer l' équipe d' Australie....) rires courage à vous
Hooray! It's that time of the month again!! The pergola, the paving and the firepit are all stunning, but more than anything, I keep coming back for your authentic joy! Or should I say 'joie de vivre'?! It's an absolute tonic!
Have you ever heard of a line level? They're about an inch long and hang on the string. Inexpensive too. You need one. They're essential for masonry work.
I think you two would enjoy.. Money Pit Castle 🏰 flog.. I saw that you are subscribed to Escape to Rural France and Escape To The Dream. I watch several of the French flogs... Started during the pendemic. I think I'm going to enjoy seeing the two of you!🎉
Hi there, I'm loving your channel. I'm an aussie who's spent a lot of time in the south, thinking about buying there! Keep up the great work. (It would be great if you can find some antique lounges/chairs more inkeeping with the style of the house :) ).
Hi everyone! 👋 We need your advice!
We've had a bunch of suggestions that we start a patreon, especially as we're doing videos less often now and we'd love the chance to connect with you all more regularly - but as with our videos, we want to be sure we're actually sharing something of value, so our question is: What sort of things would you like to see more of?
Sneak peeks at upcoming projects, behind the scenes video making, "day in the life" content, the local area, french villages, critters and nature, something totally different that we haven't though of?
Not a fan of patreon.
I would just get started with the content and pace you feel the most comfortable .... and people will appreciate and support you and others may not. Just see what happens .....
Love watching your vids…the energy that goes with anything that you present will go well with your followers..keep bringing content..maybe the village and surrounds..it will be new to us..❤
I put off watching your video, as I do reading a new book by a favorite author, because I want to savor the moment, enjoy each chapter that you create in your landscaping and home. I waited 3 weeks to watch, that way I only have to wait a very short time before I know that you’ll have a new video ready! This was worth waiting for…absolutely beautiful work….planning, building, camera work, music, birds, and flowers.
Aw thank you Marilyn! This is such a sweet comment, we’re so glad it was worth the wait! 😍
Wow! I’m truly impressed! Beautiful by day … STUNNING by night!
Thanks Debbie! We're definitely looking forward to a lot more marshmallows 😂
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Your aerial shots, especially the fire by night, actually brought a little tear to my eyes - I am so proud of all you guys did !! You have transformed that wild piece of yard into a beautiful family zone with everything for everyone 💞💕
Oh wow, this totally makes our day (not making you cry, but the sweet comment 🥰)
Hi Jack & Becs, I can’t tell you how AMAZING this is!!! How Amazing you both are! I absolutely LOVE your garden and patio. Jack, how do you know how to do these things? The stone base and the fire pit , the lighting is Perfect and so pretty. The things you did by yourself, Jack, would normally take 3 or more men to complete! Becs, your finishing touches and plantings look like something from a high end magazine! I think it Should be on a magazine cover. Your house is so pretty and when you have spare time (🤣🤣🤣) and do a simple paint wash on the door and shutters, Becs your pictures of it all could Definitely be in a magazine❤❤❤. Pictures from the gate up thru the gardens up to the front of the house- Gorgeous🥰. I am Totally blown away. 😘😘😘
Thanks so much Kathy, glad you loved it too! You're so right, Becs has the most amazing eye for styling and designing things and really made the space wow (I was totally stumped on how to lay out all the stones, but she knew exactly where each one should go!) - for me, the first part of any project is watching all the amazing UA-camrs out there sharing how to do things - and I think I have a wee advantage being tall 😂
No fire pit I’ve ever seen has a chimney!
Hope you’ll continue the path to the front door, so it will look complete!
Oh it’s a total game changer! Sucks most of the smoke up and away so the kids aren’t getting it all in their eyes (and we aren’t either) . 10/10 would recommend 😂
HI guys, I've just stumbled over your channel and we are an Aussie Kiwi couple who have also bought in the Charente, we're in the village of Courcome. I'm absolutely loving your channel.
Oh wow that's awesome! Not far from us at all. How long have you been here? Glad you like the channel ❤
@@growinginfrance we bought the house in September 2023 and at this stage we are going back and forth between France and Australia while the renos take place.
@@neridamoore7635 Oh nice! Hope you're skipping winter entirely then 😉
Safety goggles while drilling is a good idea with all those metal and wood shards flying around.
You're right! 😬😬
Wow, Wow, Wow!
Great to see your beautiful family. This episode was well worth waiting for.
Jack, there is no limit to your building, carpentry, soldering, electrical and many more talents. You have made a fantastic outside space for your family to enjoy - WELL DONE!
Becks has done a brilliant job with the finishing touches.
I love watching you two, you compliment each other so well - What a team!
Thank you for sharing your life with us. 🏆🥂🍾💐❤
Thank you so much for the lovely comment 😊❤️ all of you wonderful people make it worth sharing 🌻
Absolutely perfect…you now need the last missing element ……water fountain ❤❤❤. Cuz who needs a bathroom 😂😅😊
😂😂 Oooh and maybe a koi pond? ❤️
@@growinginfrance That would be perfection ✨💖✨
Another beautiful successful build❤ you two are awesome!
Aw thanks Maggie! Glad you like it ❤️🙏
It’s beautiful!!! Gorgeous work, well done and really nice to see you two working together.
Thanks Judy! It was such a treat to have all that time together ❤️
Wow, as the French would say ‘MAGNEFIQUE’ 👌🥰🙌
Merci beaucoup! 😉❤️
What a beautiful outdoor space you have created for your family and friends love love so cute. Great job your both so creative. Thanks for sharing your growing space in France!!! 🙏👏👏👏🥰❤️❤️🇨🇦🐾🐦⬛🐝
Thank you, it does feel much better now we can all fit in there, happy to share it ❤️❤️ thanks for coming along!
Everything is just beautiful and amazing. I have never seen a man work so hard and do so many different things and they all turn out beautiful.
Mary from Texas
Oh thanks Mary, that's very kind! It's amazing all the things we can learn from others on UA-cam
Have been missing your video. Glad you are back the yard looks beautiful. What a transformation
Cheers, it's been so much fun bringing it along, now we can really hang out and enjoy it 🤩
Could you two be any cuter! Tell your hubby Orlando that my heart melted when he put the ear phones on your daughter. He looks like such a nice family man. Some Chateau's get crazy excited for weird porcelain, but I loved your enthusiasm over the Bird Cam Feeder! Cant wait until you decide to claim the Chateau as your home & start your best lives there. You make viewers smile with your upbeat & positive attitudes. Wishing your channel every success & increased popularity. You will know its me as I will forever call hubby Orlando as he looks more like Orlando Bloom than Orlando Bloom! Cheers from Toronto Canada
Orlando here 👋 😂 Thanks so much for the comment, I consider myself very lucky to have this family 😊
So glad we could make you smile, your comment definitely did the same for us! We also can't wait to get into the chateau. We'll see you next time 😉
Wow! So impressed you guys just 'whipped a little something up.' What a fantastic outdoor space!
Haha thanks Ginger!
the garden plants are looking fabulous
Yes, they're doing such a good job of growing (we haven't loved all the recent rain, the garden sure has, and that's a great consolation 😁) We'll have to do an garden update in the next vid maybe!
The TALENT you two have is phenomenal! You compliment each other perfectly, and your contributions to each project is amazing. ❤❤❤
Oh thank you so much, glad you like the project ❤️❤️
Gotta say, this is going to be hard to top it is just SO PRETTY!!! I love how it almost immediately looks like it has always been there :))
Haha yeah what do we do next?! Thank you, now that the grass has grown in some more it's even more settled in ❤️
Wow, how beautiful 🤩🤩
Thank you! Cheers!🥰
Everything is so LUSH!!! 😂😍 well done, it's truly a fantastic garden! the bathroom can definitely wait
Haha yes my favourite word! Lush! (I also appreciate the support on the bathroom front 😂 )
I was going to ask where you guys were the next time I watched Rob's channel. I'm so glad you're back. Don't stay gone so long lol much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖 PS what a great job you did on that pergola. And you watch three children at the same time. What a man! 😂
They’re doing once a month on 1st now..I know it seemed like ages..it was in q and a vid
Haha sorry to be gone so long, we miss y'all too! ❤️
I enjoyed watching the two of you enjoy creating this space. Beautiful at night!!😊🎉😊🎉😊🎉
Thanks Mattie, we enjoyed your comment 😉
Love your content guys very beautiful your husband have skills well done 👍 bless your family
Thanks Ivette, it’s amazing all the things he’s picked up from other UA-camrs. Such a great way to learn!
Wow looks amazing I love the table top to the fire pit and it looks so inviting and cozy at night. Your right Becks it’s pretty epic.
Thank you, we're super happy with how the table turned out too (and Becs is generally right! 😂)
The lighting at the base of the garden planters are awesome!! What a gorgeous area at night-magical!
Thanks! That was all Becs' idea, makes for a great view 🤩
You can’t believe how happy I am that it is the 1st of month today!! Cheers from Shirley in Australia
Aw cheers Shirley! It's our favourite day too ❤️
Well done, it is beautiful .
Thank you 🙏
Fab, Fab, Fab!!! Absolutely thrilled for you. I’ve never seen anyone accomplish so much, so well… ! Enjoy your lovely family and homes. Cheers!🥂
Aw thank you so much! Cheers to you too 🥂
Very very well done ❤
Thank you! Cheers!
I love your vision. Your place is wonderful!
Thanks Sherri!
The transformation is perfection! What a lovely place to gather, or rest & contemplate. You can literally feel the LOVE that is being infused in everything you touch! I would seriously watch you slice bread. Whatever you put your hands to makes MAGIC!
This is such a lovely comment, thank you! 🤩 So glad you liked it ❤️
Wow, the night shots of the fire pit look amazing, well done!
Cheers Alan! It was great fun flying the drone at night 🤩
So glad Becs thought of adding lights, or it wouldn’t be the same 💡
That is amazing. Well done.
Thanks Cheryl! 😍
Beautiful! Great job!
Thanks Danielle! ❤️
Great job 👏 👍 blessings from Southern California 🙏
Thanks Susy! 🙌 we love California !
You two are so cute. I've joined your channel. I love what you are doing with the garden. Keep on the great work and loving each other.😊
Thanks Gayle! We definitely will 🥰
Outstanding !
Thanks! 🙏
You two are marvelous! Great job!
Thanks Nickie!
You two are so clever!!!!🤩
Thanks Dolores! 🥰
An easy way to get your string line level is with a line level, your local hardware place should have them, only a couple of Euro and really handy.
Yes, a couple of people had suggested that haha, I had no idea they existed! Will get one for sure. Thanks for the tip.
What you have created as your garden is absolutely spectacular!! Well done!! 🥰🥰❤️❤️
Thanks so much Chris ❤️❤️❤️
Stunning. You guys are doing an amazing job!! Just beautiful. ☺️🌸
Oh thank you! You’re too sweet 🌸❤️
Your outdoor space is amazing, great job!!
Cheers, we're really happy with how it turned out!
How beautiful!
The garden and sitting area looks lovely! Great job. The lighting really makes it.
Thanks Linda ! The lights were all Becs idea, I didn’t even think about it 😅
What a nice outdoor space you have created for relaxing and enjoying your family and friends. Beautiful.✌🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸
Thanks! we're very excited to spend lots of time there. 🤩
Fenomenální, jste odvedli naprosto úžasnou práci. KRÁSA.
Děkuji moc, jsem rád, že se líbí!
What a great job-looks amazing ❤
Thanks, glad you like it! ❤️
Wow! I love it! What a beautiful garden & pergola!
Thanks Marcia! Glad you love it 🥰
@@growinginfrance My son is helping me renovate my front and back yard. It's a blank canvas now, all bushes, weedy trees are cleared out. You give me ideas here 😊
@@macorey54 That's wonderful! Good on him for helping you out. ❤ If you need any tips about any of the processes, just ask 😉
lovely - now you just need a hammock !
Yes! Great idea!
You both are absolutely amazing. What a transformation, just beautiful.
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Incredible. Love your videos. Keep up the amazing work.
Thank you, we'll do our best ❤️
In the name of god, praying for blessings ❤
The visionary & the creator! What a team you both are! 🤔🧤
Yes, we definitely couldn't do this without our teammates! Thanks ❤️
So proud of you Kiwi's, well done with outdoors vibe
Cheers! Now we can sit around the fire and pop on some fat Freddy’s Drop 😂
Wow that is so kul, it was really nice watching you both working together. Jack you are brilliant with your building etc but i think you also need your beautiful wife to think of the things you might miss. Your guys front yars looks stunning ❤❤🎉
Haha thanks, you’re absolutely right, I’d be lost without Becs ❤️
Fantastic! What a glorious place to sit and ponder! Well done!
Yes we can ponder all the other projects right there! ❤️
I love your vlogs, please continue to share. I worry about Jack moving those heavy stones. Take care. ❤️
Thank you, we will! (and he does his best to be careful ❤️ )
Well done. It's absolutely stunning. ❤
Thank you Kathy, you're too kind! ❤️
It looks beautiful 😍 😊❤
Thanks Irene ❤️
Amazing! Again! So pretty and absolutely dreamy at night 😍
Thank you! ❤️ It's so lovely to hang out around the fire (we'll save you a marshmallow 😉 )
Magnifique ! Quel talent et quel sens de l’esthétique 👍👏👏
Merci! le sens de l'esthétique est tout Becs 😉
FANTASTIC JOB.
Thank you for sharing yet another video of your beautiful life, and hard work👏👏👏💪💪💐💐💐😍
Thanks so much! 🥰🥰🌻🌻
Lovely 😍
Stunning relaxation area! Garden is also beautiful.
Thanks, it's so nice to have somewhere to relax and enjoy it 🤩
Well done it looks great
Thank you! 😍
This looks fabulous! Well done!
Thanks Karen! ❤️
Wow! It looks absolutely beautiful.
Cheers! 😁
Love your videos..what a beautiful journey ❤️ 😍 💕 it's just beautiful so proud of you guys!!
Aw thanks Robin! 🥰🥰🌸
Jack et Becs, bienvenue en France, j' attend toujours avec impatience vos vidéos, vous êtes un couple très courageux, beau, et je suis sur que vous allez créer une nouvelle vie dans le plaisir, pour vos enfants, avec vos amis. ( Si vous croisez un All-Black, dites lui que le 15 de France s' excuse de lui avoir mis 27 points contre 13, et
qu' il propose d' entrainer l' équipe d' Australie....) rires
courage à vous
Merci a vous (et au reste de la France) pour votre aimable accueil Didier ❤️ Nous le dirons sûrement aux All Blacks 😂
BEST WISHES TO YOU
Thanks and to you too!
Jack you are amazing. So creative 😊
Aw thanks Linda, you’re too kind! 😊
Hooray! It's that time of the month again!! The pergola, the paving and the firepit are all stunning, but more than anything, I keep coming back for your authentic joy! Or should I say 'joie de vivre'?! It's an absolute tonic!
Aw that's so nice to hear. Thank you! ❤️
Have you ever heard of a line level? They're about an inch long and hang on the string. Inexpensive too. You need one. They're essential for masonry work.
C’est vraiment très beau! Bravo
Merci Patrick! 🙏
Vous avez travaillez dur ,c'est très beau félicitation
Merci beaucoup! 🙏
Looking great guys,,truly a team effort..lol....
Yes definitely couldn't have done this one alone! Cheers ❤️
I think you two would enjoy.. Money Pit Castle 🏰
flog.. I saw that you are subscribed to Escape to Rural France and Escape To The Dream.
I watch several of the French flogs... Started during the pendemic.
I think I'm going to enjoy seeing the two of you!🎉
Ooh thanks for the recommendation Jan! Haven’t seen that channel yet but we’ll check it out for sure 👍
Great repurposing!!! I would remove 2 planks in the middle to allow for fire pit heat.
Cheers Linda! So far we’re getting the fires nice and small but it’s something we’ll keep an eye on for sure!
Great garden, great video, great editing……but enough about my channel lol.
Seriously though, fantastic job you two. Always a pleasure to watch 👍🇫🇷
🤣🤣 Literally made me laugh out loud.Cheers Rob!
@@growinginfrance De rien, je suis tres amusante lol
Lovely! And at a great time of year.
Yes just in time to enjoy it 🤩
Your garden is looking beautiful well done❤
Thanks Deborah ❤️
Magnifique ! Vous pouvez être fière de vous, vous formez un beau couple mais aussi une belle équipe. Le savoir faire et le bon goût. bravo.❤
Merci beaucoup, vous etes trop gentil ❤️
Looks great well done team what you need now is a steel grid to cover over the fire so you can cook your food x
Yesss! I'm already thinking about that too 😂
A lovely garden area, love the fire pit/table. (The bathroom can wait….😆)
Haha exactly! This is much more important 😅 and fun 😉 Glad you like it!
❤❤❤❤❤ wow great job. Enjoy. ❤❤❤❤❤
Cheers, we will! ❤️❤️❤️
Your sitting spot is beautiful!! Enjoy your view!!
Thanks, we definitely will! 🥰
Impressive, good job!
Thanks Cynthia ! 😍
You guys are amazing. Such a beautiful space. Very hard workers as well.
Thank you, we do love a good project to keep us busy haha
Beautiful ,well done ,
Thanks Sylvia! ❤️
Well done 👍 amazing project 😊
Thank you Annie! 🥰 Glad you liked it
It looks amazing, well done
Cheers! ❤️
Hi there, I'm loving your channel. I'm an aussie who's spent a lot of time in the south, thinking about buying there! Keep up the great work. (It would be great if you can find some antique lounges/chairs more inkeeping with the style of the house :) ).
Hey Nicole! Welcome to the channel it's so lovely here (in summer anyway haha) yes that'd be super cool - we'll keep a look out.
Magnifique bravo ❤
Merci! 😍
Super gorgeous ❤
Thanks Susan, glad you like it too!
A project well done. So perfect and you should be proud. ❤
Thank you! We are pretty stoked with how it turned out in the end 😊
great job 👏
Cheers Ruairí!