Clearing out the CHATEAU MOAT and an AMAZING 19th Century DISCOVERY - Journey to the Château, Ep. 93

In this week's episode, Patrick and Stuart welcome friends and patrons Martin and Margaret back to the chateau. Martin volunteers to take on the chateau moat by clearing it all out and discovering what secrets it may be hiding. Patrick finds an old copper printing plate buried in the garden of the chateau gîte, and Stuart and Margaret get out the printmaking supplies to make relief art prints from this original 19th century engraving by French engraver and illustrator Charles Barbant. They also make a shopping trip to a local Emmaus, and Patrick and Stuart find and return some local dogs that had gone missing.
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  • @kevinjewell233
    @kevinjewell233 Жыл бұрын

    With your dogs lined up at the gate I was expecting Julie Andrews to start singing ..."Doe a deer, a female deer, Rae a drop of golden sun....".....

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    That is the cutest and most wonderful comment. Thank you so much. I’m sitting here smiling from ear to ear. Love from Colombe. ❤❤❤

  • @JoanneHildt

    @JoanneHildt

    Жыл бұрын

    The dogs at the gate was the cutest. I had to rewind to see it again!

  • @jenniferrayhill2000

    @jenniferrayhill2000

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! So precious!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JoanneHildtI did too. So cute. ❤❤

  • @thewilliamseswonderfulworld
    @thewilliamseswonderfulworld Жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a terrific find in that printing plate. You need to add prints of that to your online store! 🥰❤

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dodi. Sorry I had some connectivity issues today. 😮 it was quite a surprising find. Once we knew it was a printing plate I immediately knew it was the Opera Garnier in Paris. 😮😊😮. Good idea. And since we own the plate, we are allowed to! 😉😍🥰. Hugs and love from us.

  • @doriscully1209

    @doriscully1209

    Жыл бұрын

    I would also love an opportunity to purchase a print

  • @phyllisburrell8661

    @phyllisburrell8661

    Жыл бұрын

    In high school art class, we carved out linoleum and glued it to wood blocks, we used rollers like what you were using. : ) What a lucky find : )

  • @EmilyBltz

    @EmilyBltz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 The provenance alone makes this so special but it really is a gorgeous print! I'm saving for my purchase as we speak!

  • @pennyneal2456
    @pennyneal2456 Жыл бұрын

    The picture of the dogs along the gate is priceless. 💕. Cleaning up the moat added so much curb appeal as well. Well done Martin , 👏👏

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Well done Martin indeed. Fantastic work. And yes, the dogs along the gates are just a joy. ❤❤❤

  • @ellenpaasch4743
    @ellenpaasch4743 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful and delightful episode. From the print plate found, moat cleared, dogs returned to their owner, and your AB&B rented. You are both a joy!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so kind and we are thankful for your wonderful comment. ❤😊❤

  • @vickisasso543
    @vickisasso543 Жыл бұрын

    The moat looks awesome cleared out. Martin did such a good job! Sounds like you will have a chateau filled with guests and family real soon. Glad that the gite is already working for you for paying guests. The lost dogs must have wanted to join your dogs and be their friends? You would be the ones to bring them home!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Isn’t the moat just fantastic? Martin and Margaret are such wonderful people. We are excited to have the chateau come to life again. Dinner parties are planned and bed linens washed and ironed……. Bedrooms, even though not renovated are decorated. And returning the dogs….. what a joy. Love from Colombe. 😊❤😊

  • @lindaa.3533
    @lindaa.3533 Жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! That guy deserves a gold medal!!! What back breaking work!

  • @eleanorchapple8772
    @eleanorchapple8772 Жыл бұрын

    Those dogs at the gates looked absolutely adorable. They have wonderful kind owners. You have done such caring things for people and enjoyed creating things with people your channel is a joy. Thank you PS Martin is a madly hard working man

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. It was a blessing to rescue them. A joy. We are thankful for your wonderful comment. And indeed, Martin is is one hard worker and driven. Such a champion. Hugs. ❤❤❤

  • @dimalojenkins1206
    @dimalojenkins1206 Жыл бұрын

    The moat looks amazing, well done Martin. Printing plate is wonderful. Finding the dogs was a just great, what a week that was.

  • @AvaT42
    @AvaT42 Жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic job Martin did on that moat, it looks fabulous!! Glad you were able to return the lost dogs. Stuart did not wear a hat today😢

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Sonia. Martin is a wonder. What a great worker and also a wonderful friend. As is his wife, of course. We need to get some more hats for Stuart. Hugs. ❤❤❤

  • @reillybb1
    @reillybb1 Жыл бұрын

    Prints are fantastic! You should sell them.

  • @AvaT42

    @AvaT42

    Жыл бұрын

    Good idea!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Great advice. 👍🏻🥰👍🏻

  • @evakinney3152
    @evakinney3152 Жыл бұрын

    Wouldn’t a copy of the print make a lovely host/hostess gift when you visit all your other chateau friends? What a find! The dogs at the gate were precious.

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    It sure would be a great gift. 🥰👍🏻🥰

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    The chat was so fat, I had to rewatch so I could see them too 😂. 😊😊

  • @kathrynriggs2489

    @kathrynriggs2489

    Жыл бұрын

    Doesn't finding that printing plate make you wonder if there are more??? It does me! The prints might be able to be sold in your gift shop as well.

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kathrynriggs2489I was wondering that too. Well, I’m looking out for more. ❤😊❤

  • @reillybb1
    @reillybb1 Жыл бұрын

    Look at all those cute faces at the gate ❤❤❤❤❤!

  • @rociobymiro

    @rociobymiro

    Жыл бұрын

    love to see all your dogs healthy

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Aren’t they adorable. Made me smile to see the vlog with them peeking out the gate. 😂. ❤❤❤❤

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rociobymiroit is wonderful. ❤❤❤

  • @rosieibarra2140
    @rosieibarra2140 Жыл бұрын

    OMG! Your volunteers have done so much! Every day your chateau gets more and more beautiful.

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    They are wonderful and have helped a lot. Thank you so much. ❤😊❤

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын

    Life is certainly dramatic when you own a chateau in France! I am glad the doggies were found. Thank you for the video!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Daniel. 😂. That is a spot on statement. We are happy that we could reunite the dogs and their owners. Huge hugs as always. ❤❤

  • @sandraberry842
    @sandraberry842 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Patrick & Stuart , how wonderful to find the gorgeous printing plate & even better to be able to print out a wonderful picture you can frame ! The mote, that Martin cleared looks amazing ! & just loved the dogs peering through the gates ! 🥰💕

  • @MeanOlNana
    @MeanOlNana Жыл бұрын

    Clearing out that most must have been such a satisfying job!! Well done Martin!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Well done indeed and he should be very proud. It looks fantastic ❤

  • @carolelliott6833
    @carolelliott6833 Жыл бұрын

    Your flowers are gorgeous! Congrats on your first Air B and B guests and all your accomplishments. Martin and Margaret are a Godsend. I miss the red pups running in the yard. How very nice you were able to repay finding Nessa with helping two other dogs finding their way back to home and safety. We all miss you….especially Hamish, Pippi, O’Shea and our little trouble maker JoJo. They miss their pets. Hope to speak to you soon.

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Carol! Love and miss you guys! ❤️

  • @patricewhitson3923
    @patricewhitson3923 Жыл бұрын

    Dogs at the gate. I can’t even…. Simply adorable. Moat looks amazing and the print, what a find!

  • @DownButNotOutYet
    @DownButNotOutYet Жыл бұрын

    Good morning Patrick & Stuart, what a most pleasant video. So much happened!! First and foremost the discovery of the antique printing plate. I was astonished. Good grief what a find. Margaret seems to be a wonderful person as well. Preparing the printing press and just enough ink to show the exquisite Paris Opera House. What more do you want?? Martin did a grand job in clearing the moat, unbelievable how grasses can take over. All the dogs standing up looking through the gate was priceless. They sure like to keep an eye on developments at the Chateaux. Finding the stray dogs and getting them inside was a miracle. Just as well the owner drove around making enquiries otherwise you would not have been any the wiser. Good job, well done and got them back to the much relieved owner. It seemed you had little time for touch down but all in all the discovery of the plate print was unique and awesome. That can become a piece for exhibition somewhere, maybe the grand salon where it will get the attention it deserves with a hanging portrait of the same print. Things sure are happening at a fast rate now. Take care, many blessings, kind regards. E

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, we definitely have a lot going on! Thank you! 💕😍

  • @carolehanrahan
    @carolehanrahan Жыл бұрын

    How wonderful that you got to return those two lovely dogs to their owner. I would have cried a little myself if I'd been there. Thank you for being such good neighbors and saving the lives of the dogs.

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Carole. We feel blessed that we could help the dogs find their way home. Hugs from Colombe ❤❤

  • @cherylmcnair5594
    @cherylmcnair5594 Жыл бұрын

    My heart nearly melted when I saw all your cute, cute doggies poking their little noses out of the gate❤ What a great job your visitor made of the moat. Your beautiful roses looked so perfect 🌹 🥀 and you got the two pets back to their owners.😊

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Let me thank you for your absolutely wonderful comment. Hugs. ❤😊❤

  • @AngelikaPlett
    @AngelikaPlett Жыл бұрын

    wow to Margret and Stuart for the great prints, and wow wow wow to Martin for clearing the moat!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said. 😊😊😊

  • @AngelikaPlett

    @AngelikaPlett

    Жыл бұрын

    :@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 : and of course wow to you also! Den Schatz zwischen all dem rubble entdecken!

  • @charc9009
    @charc9009 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my lord - those puppies peering through the gates!!!! So freaking adorable! You should sell the prints - they’re beautiful!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    The dogs are a hoot. So cute. And the plate……. What a surprise. Who expects that while gardening? 😂. Hugs from Colombe.

  • @marilynrn711
    @marilynrn711 Жыл бұрын

    OMG I love the doggies peaking out behind the fence..they are adorable.

  • @stephaniegaromon3244
    @stephaniegaromon3244 Жыл бұрын

    Dear Patrick and Stuart, Martin made the circular moat absolutely stunning. The stone walls are shockingly completely intact. Your babies peaking through the gate is the cutest thing I ever saw. Many years ago I did etchings on zinc plates, using acid baths to etch into the plate. I loved the process but it became difficult when I no longer had the huge roll printer, but I see Margaret’s portable one does the trick beautifully. What a beautiful print. It’s really a treasure to have found the plate the way you did, and end up with a beautiful old work of art. I felt your joy for being able to return the dogs to their owner. It is emotional. By the way, the farmhouse kitchen is beautiful. You have made it the prettiest guest house. See you on Friday. Stay well. xx

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Stephanie! 💕

  • @gnarbeljo8980
    @gnarbeljo8980 Жыл бұрын

    Omg how wonderful the dogs came to you! What an amazing feeling to be able to help your locals and return that lady's beloved dogs, I too know how gutting it is when your dog is lost, honestly wow! And boy isn't it lovely to see that moat cleaned up!? 😍 If you can get help to repair what needs to be done so you can fill it up with water for summer that will be beautiful but most of all really handy for wildlife, pollinators, and extra irrigation in case of a dry spell, like it's great to have an outlet for overflow when you get these torrential rains! It really makes the place look very well looked after too. Your garden blooms are beyond stunning!!! The size of those roses abd Iris.... And all of them pupps in a row 😍 I'm so jealous of that printing press, ooh been wanting one for ages, but they're so expensive... Fantastic find "in the bush" I mean, what are the odds of that?! Brilliant to be able to make prints! That's a piece of art with a good story for sure! Get a nice gold frame at brocante and have it framed with a colored passe-partout and it will pop on any wall (or several guestrooms for example, you can match the colored paper to the room scheme and include the info in your rooms pamflet of information, B&B guests love that sortof thing!) I'm still ripping down wallpaper on my own, with busted hands, much more work than I expected but the light pouring in for every panel of the dingy dark grey taken down is glorious and keeps me going! 💪 Loved tidays vlog guys, good luck with your guests now, see you soon! Love/Jo 💕🕊️😘

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Jo! ❤️

  • @TheArizonaSkies
    @TheArizonaSkies Жыл бұрын

    Those sweet pups looking through the gate should be a Christmas card? So precious!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    That is a great idea. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

  • @marilynnash1197
    @marilynnash1197 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing job Martin did clearing the moat out and I Love the prints. Gorgeous shot of your dogs at the gate. Made me smile. So pleased you managed to reunite the two missing dogs with their owner. 😊

  • @JudithBisson
    @JudithBisson Жыл бұрын

    Oh how funny Patrick’s narration of the two dogs eating bread.

  • @cliffhorman6846
    @cliffhorman6846 Жыл бұрын

    Yep, a tear here over the found dogs and their reunion with the owner. How very touching and lucky. Loved seeing your fur babies at the Chateau gates, they must be so much fun to have around. WOW! The moat, I cant believe how quickly is was uncovered or the impact it has already, it looks like Colombe is wearing a beautiful necklace now. I do hope it fills for you. The print plate is amazing, what a find!!! So much can be done with it from textiles, post cards, coffee mugs to wallpaper! So much going on in this episode. I always love the outings. Martin & Margaret are so lovely. Thank you guys 😘😘

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Cliff! 🥰

  • @leannestengert4829
    @leannestengert4829 Жыл бұрын

    That most looks good cleaned out makes the entrance look more welcoming. Those sweet faces of those dogs lined up at the gate just gorgeous

  • @luanncorbin8652
    @luanncorbin8652 Жыл бұрын

    You should have down several in red ink and. Blue like her dress. Even fabric for napkins or placemats I was blown away. Loved them. Wonderful. Endless ideas.❤❤❤❤

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Love your ideas and input. Huge thank you. ❤😊❤

  • @rosemariedeschenes7013
    @rosemariedeschenes7013 Жыл бұрын

    How wonderful the lost dogs were reunited with their owner 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Love happy endings ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @brendam5356
    @brendam5356 Жыл бұрын

    Bonjour Patrick and Stewart love your sit down catch-ups your humour mixed with daily chores just adorable 😍👌Patrick such an exquisite sense of finding that plate now a print ooh lalaaa priceless the moat is going to be just a highlight for the Chateau 😍😍👌The brocante outing stand back from that and that just fabulous Aladdin’s cave so happy the lost pooches landed at the Chateau they must of sensed we need to be here reunited Thankyou Patrick and Stewart Just heart melting 🥰I look forward to the gite ready for guests much love you’ve given me inspiration Enchante💖💖😍😍👌👌🌟🌟

  • @peterwhite9261
    @peterwhite9261 Жыл бұрын

    The dogs lined up by the gates was precious. Margaret and Martin are incredible. The flowers, moat, and slate art are awesome. Glad you rescued the dogs. Bless you. I am in hospital and not doing well. I had emergency surgery for bacterrmia rectal abscess. It is so painful. I may need a colon bag to help it heal. I am high surgery risk. Please keep me in your prayers. Love to you both. ❤

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Peter. Wishing all the best for you. 🙏🙏

  • @kyledailey8717
    @kyledailey8717 Жыл бұрын

    Love the look of the moat. Seeing the dogs reunited with their owner brought tears to my eyes. You two are truly loving souls !!!

  • @luanncorbin8652
    @luanncorbin8652 Жыл бұрын

    You are blessed with great friends. Loving and caring people. Martin tough guy. Great worker..🇺🇸😎🌹🌹

  • @lynettewerner3559
    @lynettewerner3559 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing job by Martin! Kitchens looking great and those dogs can’t get any cuter!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Lynette. Martin did an amazing job indeed ❤. We love being in this kitchen. It’s truly the most used room

  • @joaquinavargas5490
    @joaquinavargas5490 Жыл бұрын

    What a week! Full of fun and adventure. Martin what a grate job you did on the mote and Margaret you did an awesome job on that beautiful print! I hope Stuart and Patrick you will be selling those prints in the future they are absolutely marvelous! I am so happy they were able to get the dogs back to the owner, so sweet! Be well my friends till the next video, can’t wait.

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Joaquina. I love your comment. Hugs from Colombe. ❤😊❤

  • @jaysonbelyea8981
    @jaysonbelyea8981 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely as always. ❤ You have a moat?? Who knew?? Well done, Martin! It looks just fabulous. Martin and Margaret are both angels. ❤ More rescued babies. It’s like you’re running a shelter for wayward dogs. 😊 Your gardens are looking just lovely. 🌹🌸🌺🌷🌼 Our trees are finally blossoming but we’re still waiting on the flowers to start popping up. We have two lilacs in our back yard that are just glorious. In fact, all of the bushes and trees in our yard are currently in bloom. It smells delightful. But both of our yards are in desperate need of help, so we are getting to work. I’ll send pics in emails once we’ve made some progress. Big hugs to you both. ❤❤

  • @abigailepittman3771
    @abigailepittman3771 Жыл бұрын

    Martin did a fantastic job on the dry moat!!!

  • @TalkTalk44
    @TalkTalk44 Жыл бұрын

    Mote -amazing . Dogs- Beautiful. Kitchen- wonderful. Flowers-Breathtaking. Laughter -perfect.

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    You are wonderful. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

  • @Jane-3229
    @Jane-3229 Жыл бұрын

    You two are too adorable! I smile the whole way through. Thank you for brightening my day xx

  • @gabbyharris2906
    @gabbyharris2906 Жыл бұрын

    Well done guys. You saved the doggies ❤ the moat looks fantastic thanks to your lovely visitors 🤩

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Happy for the dogs and owners. We love the cleaned up moat. ❤🎉❤

  • @marierisdon8894
    @marierisdon8894 Жыл бұрын

    Strimming? We call it what it is in Canada, weed whacking!! So happy that you were there to see the puppies and get them back to their mommy! I think they call that playing it forward. Good job Stuart.

  • @lucillkryger8268
    @lucillkryger8268 Жыл бұрын

    Wow what a job your friend did on the beautiful moat. 👏👏👏👏👏🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾💐🥰🇨🇦♥️♥️

  • @jefflawrentz1624
    @jefflawrentz1624 Жыл бұрын

    I’m amazed by the printing plate you found! How cool and to be able to still make prints from it-what a treasure! It’s heartwarming to see the dogs return to their owner. Bravo!! 🤗🤗

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeff. It was just an incredible find. And the prints are fantastic! And it was a true joy to reunite the dog with their owner. We feel blessed. Huge from Colombe. ❤

  • @kiethee
    @kiethee Жыл бұрын

    Hi Patrick and Stuart what a find with the slate something to treasure lovely piece of art work I didn’t even realise that you had a moat but I have to say it makes it look so nice out the front of the chateau it’s so nice that you can now have guests staying at last and to have them stay and help you around the chateau is even better I love all the dogs lined up I did notice the dog ornament on the side of your kitchen very good so glad you found the dogs and they got home safely the owner was very pleased to have them back

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi darling. Thank you for such a wonderful comment. The moat is such an bonus. And returning the puppies was a blessing. Huge hugs ❤😊❤

  • @elizabethheatley22
    @elizabethheatley22 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my the picture of all the dogs at the gate watching Martin work was beautiful! I hope you also got a photograph of it. Martin made a beautiful job of the moat. Will you be able to maintain it with everything else you have on the go? That print is spectacular. Well done with the production Stuart. That was wonderful that you were able to keep the dogs until their owner could collect them. Having a beloved pet going missing is heartbreaking. I couldn’t stand it. So looking forward to seeing the latest renovations. Having a home that you love and enjoy is so very important. Have been through major renovations for a fairly large home in the past, but now in a small rental, which I love, and the decor and comfort is every bit as important to me. Home is home wherever you’re at peace and happy. ❤

  • @christineh5790
    @christineh5790 Жыл бұрын

    It’s probably all been said before but what a week! Cutest line up of pups I’ve ever seen, gorgeous healthy looking roses, a friend indeed (or two) doing a magnificent job of clearing the awesome ancient moat and assisting printing a fantastic historic plate, rehoming two lost pets and getting great Air B&B results!! Wow, when you see it all listed like this, it is a mighty satisfying week all round wouldn’t you say? 💐🖼🐕‍🦺✈️👏❤️

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    I’d say that you summed it up perfectly. And it is great to read your comment. Thank you so very much. ❤😊❤

  • @Eric-kf6dy
    @Eric-kf6dy Жыл бұрын

    Martin was a machine on the moat - looks great.

  • @cabbking
    @cabbking Жыл бұрын

    Your kitchen looks fab. This property is a lifetime project. Don’t let people (us) rock the boat for you.

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so kind. Super. Thank you very much. Your comment means more than you can imagine. Hugs ❤❤

  • @rvaprep
    @rvaprep Жыл бұрын

    The moat looks great and I can’t believe how sturdy the walls have remained. I really like the Copper plate prints. They are truly lovely. I was touched by your assistance with the two dogs, as they were so happy to see their mom, even though they were like Nessa with the exploration desires. They realize that it’s better to be home, although the instinct may rise again. The flowers are glorious! Take care my friends, Ralph Rocchiccioli

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Dear Ralph. Thank you so much. The walls are truly a miracle in endurance. The prints are really pretty. What a find. It was a joy to reunite the dogs with their mom. Many memories came back up. The pain and anxiety and the joy as well. So glad you enjoyed the episode. Hugs. ❤❤❤

  • @rmil4531
    @rmil4531 Жыл бұрын

    It’s so obvious you are dog lovers.❤The black lab was so glad you were there to pet him Patrick…..mum wasn’t too pleased with him😕❤️

  • @user-vj4iy7dl4c
    @user-vj4iy7dl4c Жыл бұрын

    Amazing is right, times 2!!!! The roses are GORRRRRRRRR-Geous. The art tile print is a one of kind find, and I know you will be forever proud of that. The Moat stone walls are truly stout things to be so sound after all those years. Thank you for sharing with us all. I love the two of you to bits, and have Chateau envy so badly I look daily for all the Chateau Vlogs. I have to admit, I'm very partial to the two of you, as well as, Jane and Tony. Best wishes, and can't wait until Friday. Take care!

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jan! 💕

  • @maryphillips5173
    @maryphillips5173 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed seeing the moat exposed and developing of the artwork. It's amazing you were able to print from the printing plate (and it wasn't thrown away). But I have to admit, returning the lost dogs was the best part and pulled at my heart.

  • @margaretglaser6227
    @margaretglaser6227 Жыл бұрын

    what a wonderful day found babies so happy

  • @randydavis8021
    @randydavis8021 Жыл бұрын

    The dog's at the gate is adorable. So cute

  • @teepeeX
    @teepeeX Жыл бұрын

    Oh wowser the print looks awesome 😊 what a great find , fantastic job Margaret and Stuart ... Wow Martin did an incredible job with the moat , it looks fabulous. Well done ... the roses look gorgeous ❤

  • @jeanieallison4899
    @jeanieallison4899 Жыл бұрын

    How wonderful that you found the two dogs and witnessed the happy reunion ( it was almost meant to be that you were the rescuers)! That was a long time for them to have been missing ( as you know), especially for the old Beagle. Happy tears were shed.🥲 The prints are gorgeous… what fun you are having making all these discoveries!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe you are absolutely right that we were picked out to rescue them. It brought back many memories. The pain and fears as well as the feeling when Nessa climbed into my lap, while I kneeled in a muddy field. What a total joy. The old beagle is over 12 years old. So happy they are back home. Love your comment. ❤😊❤

  • @pacificmalia
    @pacificmalia Жыл бұрын

    That was a Mega Episode 👏 the engraving plate, the moat transformation & 🐕 🐶 the dogs. Loved it! Awesome 💘 😻

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. What a great comment. Hugs. ❤😊❤

  • @bigmamma6946
    @bigmamma6946 Жыл бұрын

    Returned dogs 🐕 were just incredibly amazing loved watching the ⛅️ clouds listening to the music looking at the flowers I got lost in your video, I loved your video .

  • @bigmamma6946
    @bigmamma6946 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness just incredible engraving plate. Just fascinating that after all this time it's just beautiful reprint.

  • @roxanneme5079
    @roxanneme5079 Жыл бұрын

    One of the most fabulous and exciting finds ever - it was so much fun watching the moat being rediscovered I had to view it twice! Just can't wait to see it's progress and return. Well done all!

  • @virginiawestcot3111
    @virginiawestcot3111 Жыл бұрын

    I Love the dogs at yhe gate I kept going back and stopping te video to see their faces. LOVE ❤️

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Virginia. I did the same thing. 😂. So cute ❤❤❤

  • @inaboucher144
    @inaboucher144 Жыл бұрын

    WOW so much going on. What an awesome find that plate is, and it still works beautifully. Martin did a great job clearing the moat, my heart just melted with the lineup of those beautiful fuzzy faces at the gate. Sooo happy the lost dogs found you guys and you were able to contact their owner and returned home safely. Good luck with your B&B listing, I'm sure all of your guests will be very happy with their stay. Stay well hugs to all.

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Ina! 💕😘

  • @lisaakinlabi
    @lisaakinlabi Жыл бұрын

    OMG I LOVE the prints! I have done a lot of printmaking in my life as well and I am 100% impressed with how the prints turned out. I hope you find more! They are well worth selling in your shop! What a gem! What a blessing to have someone care about you so much that they want to lend a hand. Martin did a wonderful job on the dry moat, It's stunning now and to have the wall intact - awesome! Margaret was awesome help with the prints, so satisfying to see the results. So great you found the dogs! What a relief for the family! God knew who to send them to - kind and empathetic dog lovers. I have to say your filming and editing are so wonderful and each video is packed with joy for me, because you show such a good variety of things I love. 🥰

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Lisa! 💕😍😘

  • @newday5
    @newday5 Жыл бұрын

    You could make shopping bags , tea towels and more of the print of the dogs at the gate so cute.

  • @tracylyon-woerner8189
    @tracylyon-woerner8189 Жыл бұрын

    Just incredible that you could produce amazing prints from the block you found in the garden !!! The moat looks fabulous and sooooo glad you were able to return those poor dogos to their mum. Hope the Gite stay goes well and thank you for showing us your roses - so beautiful.

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tracy. Isn’t that something…..those prints? Thank you so much for your lovely comment. ❤😊❤

  • @sheilaosullivan3056
    @sheilaosullivan3056 Жыл бұрын

    Hello lads, great to see you both again. That was just amazing finding that printed plate and the prints were fabulous . Stuart once again your editing skills have to be praised as the music and the shots of the clouds and the beautiful flowers was lovely. Patrick I have to agree with you that No you didn’t digress at all this episode lol. Keep smiling and stay positive. Xx🇨🇮

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Sheila. I (almost) didn’t digress this episode. 😂😊😂. What a treat. 😮. Finding the plate was amazing. Stuart is such a talent. ❤. Fantastic filming and editing. 😂😊😂. Hugs

  • @gloriasmestad3803
    @gloriasmestad3803 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating seeing the cleaned up moat! Also, the photo montage of your flowers was lovely! What a week, found dogs and everything!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    It was wonderful Gloria. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

  • @paulacorreal1675
    @paulacorreal1675 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, wow, Martin did a wonderful job on the dry moat and the print is beautiful…what’s a great discovery. You never cease to amaze me with your content. Love watching from PA, USA.

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Paula. Martin is amazing. And so is Margaret. ❤. We are so thankful that you enjoy our vlogs. Much love to you in PA. ❤💖🥰

  • @boessheila50
    @boessheila50 Жыл бұрын

    That is a FANTASTIC PICTURE PLATE ,wow. I think u guys could make money with the prints framed!! Perfect job Stewart!!

  • @katewestcottvt
    @katewestcottvt Жыл бұрын

    Hi from Apple Blossom time in Vermont! Every other tree is filled with glorious pink and white blossoms, lilacs just about to burst too.Heaven!

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Kate. That sounds absolutely fantastic. Enjoy. ❤😊❤

  • @Diane-ue5mt
    @Diane-ue5mt Жыл бұрын

    So glad you didn't toss the printing plate by mistake! The moat is gorgeous. M&M are amazing people to help you. I'm sure the pups owners were so thankful that you saw them. Good luck with your gite rental this weekend. How awesome to get it rented so fast😉

  • @joannepoland9664
    @joannepoland966411 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the demonstration of printing. This a real treasure find on your property. 😊

  • @lauragraham1122
    @lauragraham1122 Жыл бұрын

    That's so cool the engraving of the Opera Garnier in Paris. What an amazing find !!!!

  • @jenilocke8255
    @jenilocke8255 Жыл бұрын

    You two are becoming "lost dog whisperers" 😉 The chateau grounds are really coming to life, beautiful.

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jeni! ❤️

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    I think we are getting a chance to repay Karma. 🙂. So happy. ❤. The grounds are truly reverting back to nature and we love it. Huge from Colombe. ❤😊❤

  • @shirleygraham6229
    @shirleygraham6229 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a beautiful engraving of the Paris Opera House. The prints are magnificent. Perhaps a copy for your patreons? The moat! Great job Martin. Lovely result for the dogs and their owner.

  • @melinayorke7462
    @melinayorke7462 Жыл бұрын

    A fantastic vlog! So much happening. The dogs at the gate, OMG cute!! And I got teary at the happy ending for the two lost dogs💗

  • @veronicarunge2241
    @veronicarunge2241 Жыл бұрын

    Wow the print of the Paris Opera House is glorious - what a find. Love seeing the most. Great dogs were found. So enjoy your vlogs thank you for sharing from Australia.

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, veronica! 😀💕

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Veronica. The opera looks glorious. We will find a great frame for one of the prints. Finding the dogs was a joy. Happy you enjoy our vlogs. Thank you for your support. ❤😊❤

  • @connievanlewe7762
    @connievanlewe7762 Жыл бұрын

    Stuart, everytime seeing your intro I fully relax. The combination with the music is soothing and could be used for destressing. Maybe in the future you could make video's with the logo of the Chateau that people can buy. After the mout is repared where needed will there water in the mout? Loved the etsen you both made. The result was amazing. Maybe it was karma that the dogs🐕 came to your Chateau. 🙏 I have full believe you will get the gîte ready for the first visitors. The shot where your dogs were looking through the gate was so precious. Here the weather is great🌞. Hugs and 🥰😘

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Gonnie! 💕 We need to dig more in the bottom of the moat to see if it has stone in the bottom. It would be beautiful with water but may be difficult to make it hold the water. Hugs! 💕😘

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello darling. I agree. The intro is so artistic and soothing. Of course I am biased but it is lovely. 😊 I believe we got the chance to return dogs for the second time because of our Karma and our love for animals. ❤❤❤. There are a few small things for the gîte that we will do next week but we are 99% done. Yay. The dogs looking through the gate is so precious. What a joy. Glad you have good weather. We had such storms and a lot of rain, cold nights but now…. better weather is coming. ❤😊❤😊❤

  • @connievanlewe7762

    @connievanlewe7762

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Patrick I'am sending a new package on Friday with yummies and goodies. Inside you'll find personal details so we can communicate what the best period is to visit. 🌹🙏😘🥰

  • @katherinegeddie7687
    @katherinegeddie7687 Жыл бұрын

    The order of your projects of renovation is practical for your home and business. Your puppies looking out of the gate was adorable 😍 💕! They are so curious. They're not going to miss a thing that is happening! You have a lovely family and home. The chateau is beautiful .

  • @sandrablatt2264
    @sandrablatt226410 ай бұрын

    Your moat looks wonderful. What a nice man to do all that work.

  • @jamesmcneill2202
    @jamesmcneill2202 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Patrick and Stewart 🙌. What an amazing find. This will now be something you add to your renovation. As is now part of your find and history you both create. 400 years! And then make a find like that that has no place in your place. But! Maybe it did. Wonderful work to start removing the brambles and leaf fall. A bridge with gates always said a moat. You’ll probably find some sink holes either side as it’s still done today. With the dogs! What goes around comes around ❤️ Love you both! 🫶

  • @danamoss67
    @danamoss67 Жыл бұрын

    Love the moat work! Doggies peeking through gate were adorable. I would not have appreciated the plate as much had I not just returned from seeing the Palais Garnier....even with the facade repair work covering it, it was fabulous in person.

  • @edwardulrich1515
    @edwardulrich1515 Жыл бұрын

    Karma repaid! Another happy ending... dogs reunited with their family. Your own pups lined up at the gate are precious. The etching was a marvelous find, Patrick, and you made some wonderful prints, Stuart. You should try other color inks for fun... even a blue/white/red to match the French flag. That dry moat looks great. You couldn't see it before.

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed, we have another 2 dogs at their homes. I could do this every week. 😊. The prints are so pretty I am looking to get one framed for Stuart’s birthday….. don’t tell him please. 😊 Our dogs lined up is just precious. And the idea with different colours is fantastic. Thank you so much. Hugs. ❤❤❤

  • @predatornz.5493
    @predatornz.5493 Жыл бұрын

    What a find on the printing slate just lovely , the moat is interesting . Pleased the 2 fur babies found there way to your place , and it was a happy ending on that front . ❤

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed, it was like the pooches were guided to our home. ❤ The find was fantastic. And we love the moat. Hugs

  • @predatornz.5493

    @predatornz.5493

    Жыл бұрын

    @@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 that's what I was thinking too . 🐕🐩

  • @y.lelivelt2619
    @y.lelivelt2619 Жыл бұрын

    You had a big help on Martin and Margaret. The print you didn't show us in a close detail,perhaps with a reason, but as far I could see it,it was nice. Martin worked very hard on the moat. I like the happy ending for the dogs.

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    The details in the print are amazing! There is a very detailed close up in the thumbnail for this episode.

  • @labellevieinnormandy819
    @labellevieinnormandy819 Жыл бұрын

    So jealous of your Pierre Ronsard roses! How beautiful.

  • @starlightone6948
    @starlightone6948 Жыл бұрын

    Cherry blossoms in Kelowna BC in my yard. What a very informative vlog today from Einstein and me. Love from🇨🇦

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello you two. Enjoy the gorgeous blossoms. How Devine. Love and hugs from Colombe. ❤

  • @2008foxhunter
    @2008foxhunter Жыл бұрын

    Just want to say how much I enjoy your vlog. Finding that printing plate is simply amazing. I had a little tear at the finding of the dogs. Thank you for your lovely channel. No need to justify your priorities, I am always astounded at the audacity of people to criticize others. Would that I had the courage to undertake what you two have chosen to do!

  • @joduff5708
    @joduff5708 Жыл бұрын

    way to go Martin! Fabulous!

  • @rosemariedeschenes7013
    @rosemariedeschenes7013 Жыл бұрын

    Love the artwork from the printing project. What an incredible find ❤and result. Such a kindness to have your dry moat cleaned out. It’s well deserved. Love all your dogs at the gate. Such an adorable picture 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @susanlaskey7778
    @susanlaskey7778 Жыл бұрын

    Omg! That moat clearing music! Perfect!

  • @JourneytotheChateau

    @JourneytotheChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Susan! 💕😊

  • @jenniferrayhill2000
    @jenniferrayhill2000 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for sharing your home with us!

  • @bwitched3810
    @bwitched3810 Жыл бұрын

    Hello you two gorgeous men .What an amazing week .The prints so so amazing . gosh the first renters what an honor for them . Thank you for sharing I am amazed at all you do. love and hugs

  • @brigidine37
    @brigidine37 Жыл бұрын

    I love the printing plate and the prints you got from it! What a cool find! Your moat is going to be beautiful and your friend who cleaned it up is a star. Loved this episode (but then, I love them all).

  • @glenyscallaghan1195
    @glenyscallaghan1195 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely vlog , isn’t the dry moat amazing ,you must have been delighted with it. The dogs are great looking through the gate.❤❤

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    We were absolutely amazed. Martin did a fantastic job. The dog parade is adorable. ❤. Hugs

  • @dianneminutes2008
    @dianneminutes2008 Жыл бұрын

    The roses are beautiful...go all the best with your rental.

  • @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    @patrickjourneytothechateau9452

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. They smell fantastic. Thank you. ❤😊❤

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