INSIDE OUR CHÂTEAU | Final Preparations for OUR Workshop & Retreat Season at PUY VIDAL
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Dreaming of a Château!
As the workshop season approaches, our family is gearing up for another round of transformative endeavors within the historic walls of Château de Puy Vidal. In this episode, witness the bustling energy as we embark on a whirlwind of tasks to ensure the Château is gracefully flowing for our upcoming workshops and retreats.
From sanding and painting to refinishing new rooms and passage ways, every member of our family dives headfirst into the meticulous work required to make Puy Vidal a home away from home for all of our workshop guests. Join us as we breathe new life into the West Wing Salon, adorning it with scones, new furniture and a new floor to create a welcoming ambiance for our guests.
Yet, amidst the excitement, challenges arise as we navigate the delicate balance between our family spaces and the operational demands of our budding business. Witness the juggling act as we strive to maintain harmony amidst visits from Carolina's parents and the urgency of last-minute tasks.
Step into the enchanting world of Château de Puy Vidal, where every nook holds a tale of history and every project is infused with unwavering passion and purpose. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we invite you to be part of our story - a story of dreams realized and traditions upheld within the timeless walls of our beloved Château.
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These are the adventures of Julia, her partner Caroline, her sister Penelope and her parents Maruca and Robert, an American family taking a leap of faith, living out a long-awaited dream.
Chateau de Puy Vidal is a medieval fortress turned Renaissance castle located in the Charente region of Nouvelle Aquitaine, France. This channel is dedicated to our love of chateaux, old stones, magic, family, and history. We share with you our process of applying for visas, setting up a business, and purchasing a property sight unseen during COVID, all before moving across the world. What happens when your dreams come true?
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Adrien de la Salle - Shimmer
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Adam Dib - Suburban Living
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I first became a fan when Stephanie and Phillip did a tour of the chateau for you all during the COVID mess! It was so beautiful and I was invested in seeing the chateau transforming into your vision for the future. You all are showing us the beauty of the chateau along with how you are adapting it into your everyday life and business! Thanks for letting us come along!
@deanviewofachateaumybandbi7899
Ай бұрын
Me also. I've followed you since day 1.
@ruarifinn
Ай бұрын
Me, too!
@pNo415
Ай бұрын
It is truly amazing what the five of you have accomplished and will continue to do so in the future! Brava! And Bravo for the dads! You all are the girl power American version of the Pethricks with all that you take on, episode after episode! Just so refreshing to see it all come together for one season and then evolve the next. You need to team up with Amanda and Lincoln with their quest of becoming the Bob Barker of France and get all the French animals spayed and neutered! Great job as always and keep up the fantastic work!
@aryafaaz9345
Ай бұрын
Me too ❤ I've been a fan since video # 1 💟 What I love most is that my Heart 💓 can feel from across the screen & the globe too ~ that all 5 of you are very GOOD people who are kind , honest , sincere , hardworking , gentle , very well-mannered , respectful of others , unpretentious , caring & most importantly .... LOVING 💖
This channel is art. Don’t ever want the vlogs to end.
Love the Tigger/Tattoo story. Such a happy ending!
You are building a good life in France as a family. That hallway is gorgeous!!!! And, I really like the light quality and atmosphere of the Salle de Manger des Palmes.
So happy you were responsible for reuniting tigger/tattoo with her original home - a lovely display of compassion!
@aryafaaz9345
Ай бұрын
Awwww....... bless you 😿😻😻😻
It just gets better with each vlog so much work goes into these workshops looks amazing.
I simply love your videos! Always interesting but this one with the cat rescue was simply heart wrenching!! Thank you ❤❤
Caroline,your parents are the best. So much love. I’m delighted for all of you.
@svg7335
Ай бұрын
Same for me.😊
@aryafaaz9345
Ай бұрын
Brava 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤ Excellent video 🏅🏆🎖 Love you all & I'm sooooo happy for you 💞💞💞💞💞
I think it's beautiful that your in-laws came. That is so sweet that they helped 💖. You both are truly blessed to have family that love you both so much. The cat found the perfect home. And he is beautiful. Love the stone wall bedroom. It is beautiful, very old world decor. Love your vlogs. ❤❤❤ thanks
Just amazing, everything looks so beautiful, all your hard work is paying off. The west wing dining turned out stunning! It was great seeing you all so healthy and happy. Love your vlog, congratulations on all your accomplishments 🎉💖
Love the room with the Chandelier and church type windows its stunning . The Kitty cat was lucky to of found u , she looked very thin but 2 years missing is a very long time , she was just so lucky to find caring people like yourselves to get her home once again . 😺
Yay, I ran and poured myself another cup of coffee to savor during the video! I love how you guys are "test running" the function of different areas in order to make the best decision before renovations begin. I think by the time the workshops are over, you'll be able to make informed and decisive choices based on how smoothly things went...identifying all the pain points. I hope you're utilizing extensive guest surveys as well. Carolina, looks like the idea for the new workshop space turned out better than expected. This way, you won't have to dismantle the office each time, unless you need more than one space. So much flexibility added. Bravo! Would love a pool update in the next video.🧡🧡🧡
Your interpersonal relationships are extremely positive in the videos. Given the fact that it didn’t say intact, family, and additional people interacting. It is wonderful to see the blending that goes on. Obviously everyone is committed to a common goal of making the château, both a home and a business. The fact that all of you have a common vision is likely the glue that holds everything together
@Rachel-rs7jn
Ай бұрын
Yes, this is probably my favorite part of their videos too. I feel swept up in the lovely family dynamics every time.
Wonderful how you all work together and cheer for each other. The chateau is absolutely gorgeous. Wishing you a great season of workshops. ❤
I love the storytelling in your vlogs. Also that misty sunset at the end was utter magic.
Great video, ladies & Papa. What a sweet, full-circle story about Tigger/Tattoo. Your love, kindness & care brought her back home, after so long...sad, but very gratifying! Blessings all..🇺🇸
All of you do a beautiful job…every room looks gorgeous. I love the tea room with all the palms ❤❤ I’m so happy to see you kept the outside windows and doors blue, a good contrast to the stone…excellent
I loved every moment of this vlog. The authenticity and emotion that you're able to convey through film. Such a joy to feel a part of your experience. 💚
Loving your videos! All of it! Thank you for sharing your lives and your talents with us!
Oh my gosh, I love your tearoom. The floor looks gorgeous. Well done. The power of women. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I'm happy about the cat story. But sad for you all. I'm a cat lover. But she did luck out to find your home. I thank God for giving you all a big kind heart. ❤❤❤ One day my husband and I will visit you all. ❤❤❤
OMG the Chateau is looking absolutely beautiful❣
Really enjoy your heartfelt stories, sprinkled with the realities of living with extended family! 🥰
@ladyofthechateau
Ай бұрын
Thank you Martha! Your comments are always lovely and uplifting :)
On vous aime tellement en France Merci pour tout ce que vous faites et votre amour et bienveillance pour notre pays Amour Santé et Poésie pour vous tous … Vous êtes merveilleux
@ladyofthechateau
Ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️merci beaucoup !!!
I can't tell you how happy I get when I get notified that a new video has dropped! Congratulations on getting the Château ready for your first workshop, it looks fantastic. Also, I can't wait for an update on the pool! (Not gonna lie, I cried when you said the previous owners of Tigger-too cried when they got the phone call, I can just imagine the family's happiness in her resurrection).
Such stunning progress. So happy for you all to see it all coming together. All the hard work is paying off. I never want your video6to end! Thank you for sharing. You should all be so proud!!
The new studio space is phenomenal! Authentically old world rustic, yet bright and so inviting. The new breakfast room is gorgeous! Such a hard job to refinish the floors, but it's paid off! Love it! Caroline, your parents seems like the loveliest, and certainly kindest to come help at full steam ahead on a vacation! Any discussion of retired to France for them? ;) I hope you all have a fun and successful season, and take some down time whenever you can!
I just enjoy your videos so soooo much... I only wish there wee more of them! Together you are doing an awesome job with the decor etc. May your "open season" be the best one yet! Enjoy!
You are really getting good at this game. Love how you are getting a feel your extraordinary home😊.
Tattoo reunited by the tattoo ❤ Amazing job, thank you for sharing your family and chateau improvements 🙏
This was a joy to watch, even as you all worked so hard to get your chateau just the way you want it for your first retreat. And I say joy, because it is a most welcome reprieve from all that is going on in the US and in Ukraine and in Gaza & Israel. Beauty, grace, family, art- are a counterbalance to daily news-and we need all of that we can get. I love your new breakfast room-a vision brought to life. But most of all I an in awe of how you have crafted the studio out of almost rubble. It is a wonderful balance of rustic and sophistication (chandeliers); an inspiring sight and I hope the retreat participants just love creating their works of art in that environment. Yes, you show the good things about working together as a family and I’m sure there are some sharp edges here and there. BUT you all have evolved into a cohesive looking team-looks like you have coalesced beautifully recognizing differing talents and shared goals as you transform the chateau. Wishing you well as you share your chateau with all the guests this summer.
I need to congratulate you all on such a professional business but also what a wonderful loving family you have, I’ve watched all your vlogs & I find myself smiling, laughing throughout them all, very entertaining & and lovely watch, well done to you all from the UK ❤
You all have a tremendous work ethic and it's so enjoyable to see your progress 🌟The chateau looks incredible and I hope you keep some of the original wallpapers and curtains as many are quite beautiful. Can't wait for the next episode! 💛✨
I loved this vlog. Seeing everyone working together. You’ve come along way since first getting the keys!
I’m really obsessed with your château for many reasons, but to hear All Along the Watchtower while narrating the breakfast room in a château is pretty epic! And I feel the kindred spirit. 😁
That's a Black Norwegian Forest cat , I have one. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
So much work but so much fun. Thank you for sharing your daily lives with us. We felt like we were part of the team too.
I’ve watch you guys since you started your vlogs and every vlogs is a special treat. Carolina’s parents were amazing ! Your chateau inside and out is a dream. The view literally makes me tear up lol. Take care all! ❤
Loving the Marie Antoinette Tea Room! So fun seeing all the progress taking place. I am sorry that Tattoo/Tigger could not join your family but you should take comfort in knowing you helped her to reunite with her family. Caroline, It's wonderful to meet your parents. There is nothing sweeter than for a parent to see their child in a happy flourishing environment. They must be very proud of everything you and Julia have accomplished. Julia, your father looks well! Retirement must be agreeing with him. Already looking forward to your next episode! Au revoir for now!
I love BEFORE sweeping shots and AFTER sweeping shots. Great! ✨
I love that you show us all the work and renovations you do. Your chateau is just stunning and I am simply in awe of your family and how beautifully you all meld together, each bringing your individual talents and energies. Its a beautiful thing and pulls at my heart, wishing we all could have a family center such as yours. You ladies are spectacular and your father is fantastic. Thank you for sharing your lives and all the time it takes to creates these videos. One of these days could you do a drone shot of your grounds and chateau? Please.......
Y’all R living such a Dreamy Life in France!! Dreams coming true takes So much WoRK!! I LOVE watching your Vlogs!! The Guest Breakfast Bistro is Beautiful!!! & so is your private Cafe area. Houston, TX ❤
I really enjoy you videos, and right now you are my fav channel! I find you all so genuine and such good energies you transmitted through the camera.. wishing a good time and good luck for your workshops! ❤❤
I love your videos, they're so heartwarming and full or creativity. Thank you for sharing the love and happy pride month too. 🏳🌈🌈✨
I am thrilled to watch another of your videos! So many wonderful beautiful projects that you have completed. So nice to see your dad and Carolina‘s parents… So sad that they could only stay for a week. I was sad too about the kitty but happy that she’s back with her family. Happy birthday to Carolina‘s mom and Maruca! The West Wing salon floors and the set up is just divine!… So beautiful. Every time I watch your videos, I get emotional from the beauty that you all have created. I will visit one day. Hope you get to have some rest time in between the workshops this season. Bless you all! 💜⭐️
Well Ladies another fantastic and very energetic episode with the Legend Caroline at her best once again, having here mum and dad was great also to see the family get together and her dad was great getting in there to help out. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. Take care and God Bless 👍😇🙏🏰
What you did for Tigger was extraordinary. You guys went the extra mile. For that kindness, you will be blessed thank you❤
The chateau as transformed since Stephanie and Philip came to look at it for you guy's it's beautiful the grounds are amazing great job everyone take care and good luck for the season 😊🌼🤗
all of you and the job your doing is just amazing
Love the redo of the west wing salon, very bright and cheery. I understand about your Dads bookshelves ! I do like the blue and white china displayed in it…..fits the room. Watching from Vancouver Island, BC 🌸🇨🇦
I love seeing all the projects and the transformation of the château and seeing you all working together!
Absolutely amazing 💞💞💞
so many changes for the good of the work shops coming up,lovely to see your mum and dad Caroline they look like they enjoy their stay sad to see them go .hope your work shop goes well you've all work hard preparing for it thanku for sharing your awesome videos ❤❤❤🎉
The chateau is coming along so beautifully WELL DONE ive watched since day 1 and the outcome so far is amazing. Keep up the wonderful work and I can't wait to come visit you all one day soon. Lots of love from AUS.🥰 Your a bunch of champions 🎉🎉🎉
I love this channel because it promotes everything this world needs, especially right now - family, art, work, dedication, responsibility, mutual respect, love, and creating your own imaginative microcosm that makes the world as a whole a more beautiful place.
@marucaleach8754
Ай бұрын
Wow that is so beautiful! Those are qualities that deeply inspire us
What amazing story of the beautiful cat. Bravo to you!
Beautiful scenery, beautiful chateau, beautiful music, beautiful people….❤️
ALL of the cleaning, painting & room renovations paid off beautifully ❤
Thank you for a great video with lots of the updates and behind the scenes ... love to see the progress and the plans being made. Adore this chateau. its my favourite out of several I follow.
I do enjoy watching your family get togethers. Showing more rooms and landscape of the Chateau. I’m not a fan of your work shop videos but a big fan seeing everyday life in the Chateau. This may f sadly d crazy, I’m also going to my hair stylist to have my hair cut as close as possible to your mother. Love her hair style. Great job on all your success living in France. Lucky you.
The chateau is looking so beautiful. What a very special place. Thank you for helping sweet Tigger. Your kindness shines brightly ❤
Love your videos, what a coincidence....I'm from Colombia living in US and married with a French guy. Love what you guys do❤
@ladyofthechateau
Ай бұрын
Cheers fellow Colombian 🇨🇴🏰
Robert how do you feel living among these smart hard working women ?? Your family works as a positive team VARY well. I enjoy all the vlogs. BRITENS MY WEEK. Take care always.
Very happy for you, Caroline, that your parents came. Too bad you had to put them to work… but, they were stars ✨ Saw you Ladies of the Chateau busting some moves @Vivienne&Simons. Fun too. Yay
Well Done The Chateau Looks Amazing. And The Breakfast Room Looks, Fabulous. Love The Palms. Have a Fabulous Season. Xx 😊😘
The West Wing Salon is AMAZING, I absolutely love it! Your vision and hard work are creating some truly awe-inspiring results!
@ladyofthechateau
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
I'm glad kitty found his family! 🐈 Your chateau keeps getting better and better. Good job! 😄🥰
Though not as prolific as other vlogs, I find your vlogs very inviting and true to life and I look forward to each new posting. Thank you so much for sharing your life events with us.
@ladyofthechateau
Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching 😊
West Wing Saloon, beautiful!
So nice to see your parents visit. And Maruca just digs in and works on anything that's needed. What a great team you all are. The chateau is looking beautiful!
Truly amazing what you have done it looks so wonderful... Just remember people will not see all the imperfections you see they will be in awe of the chateau and surrounding area.
LOVE these videos... you are all delightful.... the studio is gorgeous..... thanks for posting
I was so concerned about Tigger/Tattoo. Thanks for including her story. How nice to have both sets of parents together. The chateau is looking more incredible each year. I am always thrilled to see you posting a video. Love from Florida.
Oh my..what an incredible transformation! Everything looks beautiful and you're finding what resonates with you and the chateau...you should be so proud of yourselves! I'm sure your first workshop will be a success.❤
Found you guys from a visit you did months ago to LaLande. Your Chateau is gorgeous. I need to binge watch your series.
@melaniemcmanamy4550
Ай бұрын
If I may suggest, start with the two that Stephanie did, of her coming to see the chateaux for them, during the covid shut down, that helped them deside to buy it. When you watch them in the order they put them out it really does help you to see how much they have done. You will become so invested in cheering them on, as the rest of us have!
Have a great season!
Lovely works going on in the Chateau. You guys are such a great team as a family too. The floor came up a treat after the sanding the work never stops. Each time you have a retreat you probably find more things you could do to change for efficiency sake. Thanks for the lovely video of goings on at the Chateau ❤
I love seeing all the projects that you work on. The chateau is looking so beautiful so many details to make one room shine. You guys have really done an amazing job. Aww such a bittersweet story about the tigger cat. Thank you for sharing everything with us I hope the workshop is more fun then stress for everyone.
Such great progress. I would so have fallen for that cat, too, and I was sad for you, but you did the right thing!
I have a suggestion. As someone who is not a painter or photographer, you could have a French language immersion retreat. That is definitely something I would be interested in. Love your videos, keep them coming!
Love your style! Didn’t think you could improve your wonderful chateau furnishings but you’re doing it!
Thank-you so much, for sharing in such a time that has to be so stressful, and to the wall, with the time crunch. The Chateau that I fell in love almost three years ago, and the transformation, that has brought even more beauty and light, and even though its for your business, it is still your families home and it shows, the love that chateau if feeling is making it burst to life. I love it, and the Studio it is just beautiful such an awe inspiring space. and so light, I think any artist would find inspiration. I'm still in awe of what all you have accomplished and wish the whole family even more success, and happiness, living your best lives, Thank-you for bringing such a magnifique experience to your audience,
Wow, everything looks so lovely! I love it all! ❤
@ladyofthechateau
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
awww, have a brilliant workshop and a brilliant season, all! Looks fab! So much hard work- all pays off in your vision coming to life! bravo!
Excellent TEAM work Everyone! Carolina, how lovely to have your parents for a whole week and they looked so busy, helping you out! I'm sorry they live so for away, and I feel for you! We moved from Germany to North Carolina when I was a teenager. Then my parents decided to buy an additional house in Scottsdale, AZ. I was so hurt, that they moved away from N.C. (I was married then and stayed in NC) and for 20 years my parents loved AZ. Although, I was able to explore Arizona with my Family during vacation time. Now I have my Mom back in N.C. I feel your hurt and cried a little too. Your West-Wing Salon reveal is gorgeous with the round tables, new chairs and Palm trees! Best of Luck with "crunch time"!!!
What an awesome video. The Chateau is just gorgeous and it seems everything you do to prepare for the workshop makes it even better. Love the before and after aspect of your content. Also appreciate the extraordinary length of your videos. The organizational skills you all seem to have, together with your ability to recognize the need for help, (thus Amy), is another plus. Keep videos coming, I am watching from PA, USA.
I saw a video of Caroline and Julia enjoying themselves at Steve and Sarah's prenupt party.
You all have done an amazing job. Your home is exquisite and your design style is flawless
I think I know what Caroline's favorite "working jacket" is. The infamous Carhartt heavy canvas jacket. A nod back to America to match her hard work and dedication to her new French home and country.
Good luck on a successful workshop season! Everything looks wonderful! Break a leg! Cheers!
Thank you for showing us your process, I love to watch the decorating, it's fabulous, best of luck with season, what a team!! From Boston!
You live in a beautiful part of France. Such scenery. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Do let us know how it turns out. Peace♥
Each of you is an amazing work of art! 💗😊
I cried with the kitty story, I hope she settles back into her original home o.k. and the other cats recognise her. She must've been sheltering in the studio you are renovating all this time. Poor baby.
Fantastic ❤❤❤
You girls are Tatou’s angels❤️
It all looks magicial and welcoming……..❤Donna in Toronto
@OurFrenchChateau - have been feeding strays and ferals ( ferals do not meow, which I did not know) , they have cameras in the barn where they feed them to see who's coming etc.- takes them to the vet to get spayed and actually has a cat fund and their viewers donate. They try and find homes for the strays and the vet checks for microchips. You will love their channel they are from San Fran originally and have an awesome property in Normandy.
Wow, you all did so much work and it came together beautifully! We had a stray cat show up in our barn last fall and now we have six cats in our barn, it has been a struggle to get them to the vet and get them fixed, I will name one of them Tigger in honor of your Tigger that was reunited with her family.
@marucaleach8754
Ай бұрын
That is so lovely! Thank you
Love your new breakfast room,very good job,bravo,luv u guys!😍👋🫶🏻🌸🌸🌸
Caroline, your parents look amazing, & l have to say it again. I just love your chateau & all you are doing. Look forward to the workshops. So sorry you could not keep the beautiful 🐱. (South Africa)