Battling Against The STORM: Working To Finished The Chateau Walled GARDEN.

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Escape To The Dream, Restoring The Château.

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The family continues in the walled garden with the pathways but try to reach the halfway mark before the storm hits.
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@kjb9911 27 күн бұрын

Ash you are so comfortable in front of the camera. Such such a difference since the first videos I love watching the videos and seeing the progress that you all are making you’re doing such an awesome job. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@terri-annemcsweeney3451 28 күн бұрын

I love it when Ash speaks to the camera. He is so natural and expressive with his face and the joy in his voice. I feel the joy all the way in Australia. Keep up the wonderful job you are all doing, it’s inspirational and I wish I could come over and help out🇦🇺❤️👍🏻

@davidolien2828 28 күн бұрын

Ash does a wonderful job as commentator. He’s a natural. The garden will be spectacular.

@sharonwolfe4230 28 күн бұрын

A tribute to Tracey would be a lovely idea. She's the hardest working woman on you tube and always seems so.pleasant. I wish i.had her strength and energy.

@nancysimpson9045 27 күн бұрын

I bet you any money this is exactly how the Lady of the chateau dreamt of having the walled garden 200 years ago AWSOME WORK 💕🇦🇺💕

@paulinebailey5433 25 күн бұрын

Ash, love the t-shirt (Keep calm and crack on)! The garden is looking fantastic, you have all worked sooooooo hard. It is all beautiful and you can see life being given back to the chateaux and grounds. It was just meant to be that you all become the owners now. Love to you all xxxxx

@tonivalenzuela8274 28 күн бұрын

It is amazing amount of work you have done with a Senior workforce. When the crew go home do you have some younger friends you could invite, they would have a lot to live up to. The crew you have now have worked so hard and accomplished so much, their work ethics are incredible. Applause, applause, applause.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! They’re all Young at heart! 🥰🥰🥰

@clairewright8153 28 күн бұрын

And 10 to 15 ton of gravel is a huge amount. I’m in total awe of all the hard work.

@patriciathompson350 27 күн бұрын

Terry and Ash's family might not be 20/ 30 year olds but they have strength, and are not afraid of hard work, as well as having a great work ethic too. Well done family the paths are looking great. UTB ❤ 👍

@gloriasmestad3803 28 күн бұрын

I do think reinstating the original sun dial is a great idea. One concern I have is that you are creating a beautiful vista which extends down to the various terraced levels. I would be cautious about having anything that will grow to a great height in the middle because you could lose the grand view that you have now been opening up. Yew trees in the middle in the formal garden that grow unchecked might be too much. But of course they can be pruned and shaped. At any rate, I do love seeing the collective enthusiasm and effort set forth, and think your progress is remarkable! Kudos!

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Gloria 🥰

@lindabaker2905 28 күн бұрын

😊what wonderful memories you are all creating together to be shared with one another into the future! So very,very well done!

@justinanovak8040 28 күн бұрын

Fortunately yews grow super slow.

@gloriasmestad3803 28 күн бұрын

@@justinanovak8040 Right, but they have a very long lifespan. Which means it might be a problem far down the road, but it’s better to confront theoretical problems than live, looming ones.

@lornasimmons5499 28 күн бұрын

Definitely think the original sundial needs to go in the centre of the garden it deserves its special place x

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@meridiefricker4156 28 күн бұрын

And the tall yew trees (as punctuation points) on outer corners of the central area so as not to cast shadows the sundial

@gaelenecole4053 28 күн бұрын

Yep 👍 totally agree ❤❤

@MarleneHouser 28 күн бұрын

Sasha and Patrick are totally engaged in what's going on! They observe, investigate and follow the action. What a great life for them!

@donnamcnichol7433 28 күн бұрын

How many miles do they walk in a day, I wonder. Bet they sleep good

@eileenmorison4744 27 күн бұрын

It's looking amazing! For the center feature, maybe a metal obelisk like structure that could have something fragrant climbing on it? Clematis maybe? Or something to represent your favorite football club in England? Or a statue of Patrick? For as much as we honor the history of the chateau, don't forget you are also part of the history of the chateau! Use that space to honor your contributions, your passions, your family, your mark on the chateau. Hope this helps! Whatever you decide will be terrific!

@colleenframarin655 28 күн бұрын

Everyone is doing such a wonderful job! its looking terrific !

@margielynch7196 28 күн бұрын

Love the wheelbarrow brigade ❤

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Me too! 🥰

@kathrynriggs2489 28 күн бұрын

Omg, you keep saying you're only almost half done- I was like "nah, it's got to be almost done now!" Then I saw the dorne shot. Oh goodness, the walled garden is certainly bigger then it presents on camera! The family might have to extend their stay, lol

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Haha. Yeah it’s huuuuggggeee! 🥰🥰

@hemlock4519 28 күн бұрын

Nice job making the video. The editing was beautiful and fun. Camera angles amazing!!

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

@TowlerAdventures 28 күн бұрын

I’m loved the wheelbarrow ride!!!!! 😍 so good 😂 again please

@bevmc5061 27 күн бұрын

The Garden Project is my absolute favourite, to see rebirth is wonderful. Glad you have your horticulture experts to get the plant selection correct. The design is beautiful. It will be magnificent.😊

@pamelahaskell809 26 күн бұрын

The fluidity of each person wheeling the stone to the areas is so beautiful to watch. Organization is always the plan and that's likely why it is going so well and will be finished on time. Blessing all those who are helping out.

@lillianletters6071 27 күн бұрын

While we thoroughly enjoy watching the chateau shine again, I must admit we usually have to mute the music. The gardens are going to be as amazing as the building itself. Great job to all of you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@lisaguthridge4640 26 күн бұрын

Kudos to Ash or Terry or whoever is doing all that editing. I very much enjoyed watching the endless parade of wheelbarrow pushers coming into the yard. ❤ Look what crackin on can do!!! So much fun.

@chateaudelalacelle 26 күн бұрын

Tez does an amazing job with the videos! 🥰

@susanharris8406 28 күн бұрын

Love the tee shirt.😊

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Susan 🥰

@beckytalhelm6415 27 күн бұрын

The overhead drone shots show just how IMPRESSIVE your work has been! Well done to all and just think of when you will have the chance to sit and reflect in this glorious space in the near future!! 🌳🌷🌺🌲🌻🌸🌼🌞

@suechapman8580 28 күн бұрын

So impressed with how much and how quickly you are achieving your vision. What a team. X❤😊

@Al-cd2bk 28 күн бұрын

Great achievement from all of you

@user-gu1we8jz4y 28 күн бұрын

❤ it looks amazing

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@faithvansanden82 28 күн бұрын

Well done on the ground work, it's all coming together x

@cherylmcnair5594 28 күн бұрын

I like the way Patrick agrees with you Ash when you’re explaining about the dividing stone to the walled garden he’s a cheeky little chappie, great work guys 😊

@edwardulrich1515 28 күн бұрын

If you decide on a statue, may I suggest the patroness of France, Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc). She epitomizes Tracy's perseverance and persistence. Also, Jeanne would better suit a French château than the Roman Diana. Alternatively, an obelisk or a piece of topiary. The functional sundial idea may not be practical in the shade of the planned trees. You all are getting a workout from moving that ton of gravel. It's time for a Gin & Tonic or a cold brew (for Ashley). 🍻

@carladejonge4951 28 күн бұрын

What an incredible undertaking by hand truck! Your Family & those other strong souls are truly amazing! Thanks Ash for your updates & keen observations! I am so excited in watching your progress!❤

@sherrylelee8274 28 күн бұрын

What a EPIC ‘just job’ you are all achieving! Unbelievable transformation taking place and so much hard work. What a joy it is to watch this ❤ Well done team ! New Zealand 🇳🇿 👏🏻👍🏻

@robbiemoriarty7499 28 күн бұрын

This is so exciting! These gardens are going to be spectacular!

@lindagage7315 28 күн бұрын

Looking great!

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Linda 🥰

@marciadynes7628 28 күн бұрын

Great progress back breaking work instant gratification doing this type of work you must so proud of seeing your plan come together well done Team !

@vickiharley6938 28 күн бұрын

I cannot believe some of these comments! They are doing this MAMMOTH job and folk are wittering away about a small unpainted window at the top of the chateau!!!! If it affects their ocd from thousands of miles away, be brave and don't look. They are doing a fantastic job and do not need these sort of remarks. Well done all of you, it's going to be fantastic😊

@Tracyhort522 27 күн бұрын

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@onamissionize 28 күн бұрын

The dogs are always a big help. You did a wonderful job and your help is amazing!

@AlfgardVicAenorDuFay 28 күн бұрын

Monday, returning from Sully sur Loire, I passed by your castle. And I made a little video. It was impressive to see Lalacelle in real life!

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️ you should have called and said hello 🥰

@AlfgardVicAenorDuFay 27 күн бұрын

@@chateaudelalacelle The next time ! Thanks !

@teepeeX 28 күн бұрын

Incredible amount of work, especially as only 2 of you are a bit younger. Go the generation that knows how to work hard, great job .. I've always said a simple sun dial as the garden will be the overall picture 😊

@dorothy2770 28 күн бұрын

Would be great to be able to sit in the centre circle and take in the garden from that perspective!

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Dorothy 🥰

@Sanford63 28 күн бұрын

The threshold block laid in place looks perfect. Now my favorite corner looks even better!

@brettkruempel244 28 күн бұрын

A Herculean effort to do so much by hand little by little. Congratulations to you all.

@jolenetunison5660 28 күн бұрын

Silmply beautiful. 🤩

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@autodidactin 28 күн бұрын

So exciting to see the paths taking shape. Amazing how much you’ve gotten done already.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@T-RexRita 28 күн бұрын

I still think a iron work Gazebo with curved stone benches would look fantastic, with perhaps climbing roses 🌹 as a center piece for the garden 😊

@paperchaser9565 28 күн бұрын

I’m so impressed with all you folks on what have accomplished and achieved! ❤❤❤❤❤ stay strong and carry 😊❤

@dalesmithson5454 28 күн бұрын

(2/2)😊 Beautiful drone photos of the gray skies!

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Dale 🥰

@CarolMartin-xm1ri 28 күн бұрын

I think you need to turn the barn into a senior's retirement home - how can you part with your aunts and uncles - would be nice to have them with you always. what about circular seating bench - anything high might impede your view.

@EthanLomas 28 күн бұрын

Yes, after all the work they have done, they deserve a nice retirement home xx

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Keep watching as we have a project next year that isn’t a retirement home, but it will be a home for some of our families 🥰🥰

@galvaceci6498 28 күн бұрын

Love your thoughtfulness to your beautiful families!!!!

@catheryncole6292 28 күн бұрын

Hmm, maybe the abandoned village they bought? Episode 71 Excitement

@CarolMartin-xm1ri 27 күн бұрын

@@catheryncole6292 I don't think they did - spotlight for friends who might have been interested.

@pilarroblesbadet7500 28 күн бұрын

In the middle a wonderful and antique french fountain would be great👍

@meridiefricker4156 28 күн бұрын

Another fountain (in the centre) would be “gilding the Lily” as a pair of fountains are planned for the centres of the outer shapes

@rosemariedeschenes7013 28 күн бұрын

Great job everyone 😍😘

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@brittawrolson5936 28 күн бұрын

Lovely little Sasha loves following her mama around🥰. Fantastic work with the stone fill! Tedious 🥵 but slow and steady wins the race👍🏻

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@siameseire 28 күн бұрын

The dauntless team is at it again. 😊

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

As always 🥰

@scouse97 28 күн бұрын

Your garden is going to be beautiful when it’s finished, thank goodness for family helping you they are amazing well done all of you 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@natasha1369 28 күн бұрын

How about shirts that say, "keep calm & carry on" or how about, "and you thought renovating was hard, try doing a chateau!". And put a pic of your chateau.😊

@thewilliamseswonderfulworld 28 күн бұрын

It’s coming along! ❤

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Dodi 🥰🥰

@bryanross530 28 күн бұрын

Absolutely changing the landscape. Wow!!

@barbarawagner1388 28 күн бұрын

Lol. The dogs must be so confused wth you guys making hundreds of trips to and from the front to the back. But it's so impressive to see such beauty evolving from the wilderness that was there, such a short time ago. My back only lasts an hour or so these days, so hats off to the entire crew for slugging gravel for days.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Haha. They find it fun 😂

@robynoutram1698 28 күн бұрын

An amount job you are all doing and looking amazing 👏

@JetteBell-cs6nb 28 күн бұрын

Just wonderful❤️

@johannswanepoel8918 28 күн бұрын

0:00your work is astonishing what a great team you got welldone Totally in love with the garden can't wait for the end results Take care and be kind Johann South Africa ❤❤❤😊😊❤❤❤

@lisagauden22 28 күн бұрын

Omg some back breaking work you guys are putting in 😱😱 I love the t shirt Ash and I love how Patrick always gets in on the action 🤣🤣😍 keep it up guys, you will be done in no time 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻♥️

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Lisa 🥰🥰🥰

@lisagauden22 27 күн бұрын

@@chateaudelalacelle ♥️

@siameseire 28 күн бұрын

Hopefully there were lovely cooling breezes to reward you phenomenal workers.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@CMRCC07 27 күн бұрын

That sky looks angry. I think Patrick is looking for a place to dig. Great job everyone.

@_Tiamat_. 28 күн бұрын

💜💙💚 Wonderful to see everyone.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Tia 🥰🥰

@chellerowe9390 28 күн бұрын

Just amazing the effort. You will all be needing a week at the spa.❤

@jocelynconvery3462 27 күн бұрын

I am looking forward to the visit from the garden designer to hear what will be planted. The whole project will be magnificent when it finished. Heavens, the hard work though. Wow!

@mlaiuppa 28 күн бұрын

How about a stone mosaic, giant compass with N, S, E, W, etc patio in the center. That way you can put a table and chairs for entertaining, or clear it for photos or even a small wedding.

@southerncolours826 28 күн бұрын

Oh wow, that sky. It was a race against nature, you all did so well. ❤

@user-ji8cq2rj3v 28 күн бұрын

Luv your work in the garden.. it looks fantastic. What a lot of work you all have put in. Stay encouraged it’s going to be fabulous. Praying for your strength!!!!!!!! 👍

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

@joaquinavargas5490 28 күн бұрын

So far so good!! Love to see the beautiful view of the storm coming in, so magical!!

@avivat3010 28 күн бұрын

Wonderful progress all! Your team is better than an earth mover! The dogs are supervising so well. Very particular. I hope the rain stays away now. looking forward to seeing the future progress.

@user-fc2hb3de2w 28 күн бұрын

I wasn't aware that was a sundial. I thought perhaps it was a statue base or bird bath base. You'll have to put it in a spot with full sun for it to work, I guess. I am intrigued.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️ yes it was an original feature in the garden 🥰

@robertdamianogargano3971 28 күн бұрын

Beautiful outcome of EVERYONE'S work in progress and the stone walls that surround the garden would look spectacular if they are CLEANED AND POINTED as well. Very inspiring to all and a we enjoy immensely your extremely dedicated work. 🎉

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@lilyforman 23 күн бұрын

Progress is being made and it is fantastic! Also, so cool to see the ufo 3 featured here, it's one of the best beauty tools I own!

@suzannepolder3929 28 күн бұрын

I hope the family can stay long enough to finish most of the gravel.

@rebeccagoldberg8333 28 күн бұрын

Looking amazing. I truly wish I was there helping! Thank you for this channel.

@carolcarter865 28 күн бұрын

Well done everyone ❤

@si_vis_amari_ama 28 күн бұрын

A single statue in the centre would look a bit lost. Better to have an understated, traditional sundial. This also represents and acknowledges sunlight, key to all gardens.

@goldenineke 28 күн бұрын

It breaks my heart to see all those beautiful rocks being buried. I know, I know but it’s sad, especially as the new wall still needs recladding.

@ikekusumawati3431 28 күн бұрын

That would be nice if Install a statue with a small fountain in the center of garden 😍

@user-od7ll9cg2b 28 күн бұрын

I enjoy watching the great progress, but the small window in the roof section at the top of the tower so needs to be painted. Don't get me wrong there is no doubt a reason why it seems left out but my OCD is flaring and itching to get a paint brush! The other work is just amazing and putting skills that you have self taught is inspired, no criticism intended on the window.

@Donna-fx8lu 28 күн бұрын

It's going to require special scaffolding

@cynthiabroockman1752 28 күн бұрын

That darn dormer window needs a tele handler to safely reach. Blur your vision when you look that direction.. 😊 I personally could never get up that high even in a harnass on a telehandler! 😊

@ChristineC-nk5fd 28 күн бұрын

How about the local fire truck with a long ladder

@taustin6524 28 күн бұрын

You’re not alone…..Even though I know how difficult it will be to safely reach that window, I feel the same way😵‍💫😂 I just hope that when they are able to get to it, that whatever they do, it lasts for a loooong time 😂

@Donna-fx8lu 28 күн бұрын

@@ChristineC-nk5fd that's a good idea but it's a multi step process probably multiple days

@lesleyevans4583 28 күн бұрын

What a stunning shot of the chateau with the looming black clouds in the background. You guys are on a toll, whew, I can just see the finished result, fountain, plants, it's going to be epic, well done all of you for amazing work your doing, and sharing this wonderful journey with us. Keep on keeping on ❤❤❤❤

@susanault6809 28 күн бұрын

You need one of those bobcat tippers on caterpillar tracks

@nelleg152 28 күн бұрын

What a lot of hard work well done its looking great ❤

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Nelle 🥰

@jomcgee6094 28 күн бұрын

Amazing drone footage❤

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙌

@jocelynconvery3462 28 күн бұрын

It is looking superb. What a fantastic team you all are. I love watching the progress of this elegant chateau and I look forward to what will be planted in the beds

@pennystevens7012 28 күн бұрын

Wow looking so amazing , and yes Tracey you look fabulous. Such hard work landscaping. New Brunswick Canada. Thank you for sharing

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@user-uy4oq7gq9s 28 күн бұрын

I like the old sundial because it leans into the idea of combining the old with the new.

@mariannekuijpers9298 26 күн бұрын

What a family you have, absolute stars!

@beaniecat1980 28 күн бұрын

You guys are amazing! I think the area in the corner and by the threshold you put in is going to be cute. I could really see in the video today how that digger is a bumpy ride.

@MarkADavisAZ 28 күн бұрын

Garden is looking so good, the vision is very clear.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Mark 🥰

@pamelajmorrisoncain3704 28 күн бұрын

Looking really good ya'll but Mom should be operating the back hole, please take care of her she is such a an amazing Mom and works so hard. I'm 68 and I worked like her till I had a heart attack at 48. ❤😊

@SaliciVita 27 күн бұрын

Just found you guys, thanks to Matt Harington, I'm in southern italy and looking to build a retreat in our olive Grove. My partner is Italian and she was given the land by her parents. I've had many health issues and looking to raise money for a tractor. Our land is very steep and needs alpine tractor. What's the best way forward. We are salicivita, take a look if you get time.

@ritafoster4958 28 күн бұрын

Amazing progress you guys! Ash- love your tee shirt- perfect sentiment on it! ❤️🇨🇦

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!! 🥰

@carolswain1302 28 күн бұрын

Amazing!❤

@francesbolen257 28 күн бұрын

Looks absolutely awesome!

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@jent1437 27 күн бұрын

Maybe when your helpers go, you could hire the petrol powered wheel barrow dumper, they look really helpful and hold a lot, you’ve all done amazing, I want to get out in my garden and get a few jobs done now, fabulous going everyone, going to be beautiful when it’s done.

@AuntieDeb71 28 күн бұрын

The garden layout plan was ambitious, to understate things, but you've executed it brilliantly. In a future year, it would be awesome to take the next step-down garden and make it into a less formal but still unique space for activity - something you wouldn't mind younger kids running around in while their parents are enjoying the upper one, but still able to see them. I could totally envision a meditation labyrinth like the one at Chartres, perhaps a little live willow-branch dome to sit in, a fire pit or barbecue corner and that sort of thing. You know, when you've got a minute...

@joanmcardle7137 28 күн бұрын

Wow looks amazing and it’s coming along great

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@chrissyfrancis8952 28 күн бұрын

Very smart using all the rubble where you can. Once it’s all packed down it’ll create more stability.

@morninstar1498 28 күн бұрын

Wow, that's amazing. It makes my (largish) gardens look reasonable by comparison. I like the idea of a sculpture, sun dial, benches, a fountain, or something without leaves (that need to be cleaned up) on your gravel pathways. They should be the lovely feature that they are.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️