CELEBRATING ONE YEAR at Chateau de Colombe with family and friends

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CELEBRATING ONE YEAR at Chateau de Colombe with family and friends - Journey to the Château, Ep. 97

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Жыл бұрын

In this episode, Patrick and Stuart, along with cousin Angela, are joined by friends to celebrate their one year anniversary as owners of Château de Colombe. They host a celebration dinner with the help of Denise and Brett ‪@Chateau_de_Londigny‬ who are visiting for the weekend from Australia and looking for their own French chateau. Also joining the celebration are good friends Tony and Jane ‪@notquiteachateaudiy‬ as well as Jo and Gary from Château de Quantilly. Stuart and Patrick also show their recent visit to an annual donkey festival in Lignières that is the largest in France (Foire Aux Ânes et Aux Mules de Lignières).
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@dorislong9420 Жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you're going to save some donkeys. I love them, and some are badly treated. What

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is our hearts desire to save some of these amazing creatures. We absolutely love them. And you are right, some need to be saved. Love your comment. ❤❤❤

@jerrygodwin9084 Жыл бұрын

The dinner party looked like it was a hit. Happy 1st anniversary you have accomplished so much in one year.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry. It was such a fantastic evening. Thank you for your kind wishes. Love from Colombe. ❤❤❤

@PablaMMoore Жыл бұрын

Poor donkeys they are treated badly some times. It will be so nice to adopt two to keep each other company and give them a nice home to live the rest of their days. ❤

@kaytiemcd4331 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations and wishing you many more wonderful years at your beautiful Chateau

@andreww4248 Жыл бұрын

Wow, can’t believe it’s a year already, congratulations to you both 🥂

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Indeed, it is one year….. oh my lord…. 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

@anacrix Жыл бұрын

I think the idea of saving a pair of donkeys is great! And they would be great for taking care of the grass. Happy château anniversary! May you enjoy it many years to come! Keep the great work bringing it to life!

@nancystich5863 Жыл бұрын

Love love love if you could save some donkeys - they really are such beautiful animals ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@lynneh9744 Жыл бұрын

Happy anniversary. The table setting was very beautiful. I would love if Patrick could share more German recipes; having happily lived and worked in Hiedelberg and a hamlet near Trier for several years when younger, I loved the food, especially the cakes!!.. I do hope you can rehome a couple or few donkeys soon. I could not help but wonder how many of those donkeys with stickers on thier rumps, might end up bought by the meatmen, and even worse than French Abattoirs, could be facing a long journey without food or water, to Italy, where they are destined to become salami. I didn't rate the chances of the poor old boy with the floppy ears having a happy ending. Thank heavens for people like you who can step in to offer the well deserved retirement home that the previous owners who worked them into old age SHOULD be providing them with.

@predatornz.5493 Жыл бұрын

Love your dining room looked very French, Denise did do a fabulous job of that dining table. Dont u just love Donkey's aren't the cute ❤. A big Congratulations on one year at your gorgeous Chateau ❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤🎂🎉🍷🍸🍷🍾🍾

@lisac1110 Жыл бұрын

Hallo meine lieben gratuliere great party ihr habt soviel geschaft wunderbar 🎉❤🎉😊

@passportandpastry Жыл бұрын

Awe... I love the idea of you getting donkeys!

@lauradoxtater1301 Жыл бұрын

🥂 to everyone & everything especially the donkeys 🥰

@sarahlovesdonuts9601 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful dinner! I love seeing the new kitchen in action ❤️

@restlesssoul5853 Жыл бұрын

Great! If you continue with the same pace as in first year...imagine what will be in 10 years! ;)

@WallaceLEddy Жыл бұрын

That shot of the dining room and table through the window -- simply gorgeous -- Town & Country will be calling soon!

@Margaux247 Жыл бұрын

Happy Anniversary! Love, love all you do!❤

@joymarks4174 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations how far you have come in a year. I look forward to seeing the donkeys in your yard one day

@janetlelham2816 Жыл бұрын

Omg, thank you thank you so very much for adopting these beautiful donkeys! My favorite animals ❤🙏

@y.lelivelt2619 Жыл бұрын

Happy Anniversary,1 year living in the chateau.

@dianneminutes2008 Жыл бұрын

The table looked beautiful....yes donkeys would be so hice there...

@DownButNotOutYet Жыл бұрын

Good morning Everybody - It was so cold yesterday, cloudy and rain, but today it is sunshine and a lovely video, my day is made! It is lovely to see you all, the dinner party was a huge success, all that should have been there, attended. The table was set lovely, and the food looked delicious. You have excelled yourselves in the kitchen once more and the cake looked gorgeous, wow. Oh I so loved to see those donkeys. They are such beautiful animals, they deserve a lot more attention and love in comparison to what they get, in general. They all looked in very good condition, their coats were lovely, good colour and their eyes were so gentle. They sure loved the loving attention, and it would be great to save a couple, they are perfect for the chateaux grounds so also a goat or two. Then again, we should only keep what we can handle, too many becomes too much. It was lovely sharing with you and Stuart. Angela always looks so relaxed and content. Many blessings.

@virginiawestcot3111 Жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS ❤❤

@jamesmcneill2202 Жыл бұрын

Amazing how many Aussies that are down to earth and trying to spread their wings. ❤️❤️

@PetraLemié Жыл бұрын

Wie schön, daß Ihr euch so für Tiere einsetzt (hatte selber über 20 Jahre einen Gnadenhof), besonders auch Esel mag ich sehr... 🙋‍♀💖💐LG, P.

@vickiharley6938 Жыл бұрын

It's been my lifelong ambition to own a donkey. I love them. It will never happen. So, as I seem to be living my life vicariously through you two, get a donkey!!!!!! Get two!!!!!! Do it!!! Do it!!!! 😊

@dianayavetz6286 Жыл бұрын

I really loved the table setting and especially the centerpiece on the mirror with artichokes and even copper pieces. Denise is so creative. Congratulations on your 1st anniversary.

@ninianmacmillan-keith7435 Жыл бұрын

The table looks beautiful

@lauraturner1290 Жыл бұрын

That was a fast year!

@patcardiff2563 Жыл бұрын

The food you served wow they were so lucky as your friends to sit at your table and eat such Delicious food the presentation also was just fit for a kingxxxx

@dorothyrowe8832 Жыл бұрын

You guys have such soft hearts. I’m thrilled that your dreams are coming true!🌼

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

We are quite big softies……. 😮. Thank you so very much. Love your comment. ❤❤❤

@patricewhitson3923 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on ONE year!!! I caught the spoon hanging from the nose. Lol

@rociobymiro Жыл бұрын

HI, FROM MEXICO, CONGRATULATIONS ,,,, YEIIII happy to be with you since the beginning enjoy

@laurafogel7432 Жыл бұрын

Cant wait to see how the donkeys and doggies get along!

@desirepflugbeil8986 Жыл бұрын

Patrick!!! Please give the full recipe of the Spargel Suppe. Slowly. Remember I am old. 😁 Now, congratulations on your 1st anniversary. I loved those donkeys. I would have had problems not adopting the lot!

@shirleygraham6229 Жыл бұрын

A year already. Wow. Best wishes from another Aussie.

@lynettepacella9880 Жыл бұрын

It looks like a lovely party! The table was set beautifully! Always fun to watch!😊

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. We all had a fantastic time. Hugs. ❤❤❤

@donnabaker6252 Жыл бұрын

Made my comment before you said about rescuing some donkeys. I think your property would be perfect.

@onamissionize Жыл бұрын

How lucky your friends are

@randydavis8021 Жыл бұрын

Apsultely lovely, happy everything

@glorialutes3380 Жыл бұрын

Happy one year château anniversary! 🎊

@edwardulrich1515 Жыл бұрын

How time flies when you're having fun... congratulations on your first anniversary at Château de Colombe, Patrick and Stuart !!! May every year be more promising than the last and every friendship blossom like a perennial garden. A VOTRE SANTÉ 🥂🍾

@TheKyncita Жыл бұрын

Oh my God I love the donkeys..yeeees do it!!

@dianewilson8108 Жыл бұрын

Happy 1st anniversary to you both, looking forward to seeing many more xxx love the donkeys xx

@patriciadelsey8793 Жыл бұрын

Happy First Anniversary. Table looked stunning and that dessert ……..

@dmbalsam Жыл бұрын

We saw a lot of donkeys in the National parks of the Southwest last fall.

@rvaprep Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video of the camaraderie of good friends. Congratulations again on your one year anniversary. I was touched by your compassion for the donkeys and adopting two for a good life. I will donate to save the donkeys if you provide the name of an organization. Take care my friends. Sincerely, Ralph Rocchiccioli

@maurawhelan3530 Жыл бұрын

I cant believe it has been a year either! Congrats…you are funny and have great taste enjoy watching! Best…

@soniagallaher3544 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on one year. I have been following you from the start. Hope you can get your lawn mower fixed soon.

@paris0551 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 One year already, your dinner looked delicious, and the table really was beautifully set. Take care xx

@susanneking2524 Жыл бұрын

The food looked amazing! I love that Opera cake you made, it's my favorite dessert when we go to the little French bistro in our neighborhood. The donkeys are adorable!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Needless to say, I love opera cake too and I should avoid it….😂😂😂😂. We love donkeys and hope to get the funds to save 2-3 of these amazing animals. Maybe one day we will have a dinner at tour bistro together! Hugs. ❤❤❤

@charc9009 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I love the donkeys and they seem to have enjoyed Patrick’s attention! I would love to save them all!! They work so hard and deserve a happy retirement.🫏🫏🫏🫏

@reneemarais431 Жыл бұрын

Oooh now for the terrible two's... wink wink. May the next year be filled with blessings in abundance.

@sandywallace218 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations to you both it certainly has been a wild ride to watch you adapting to your new home

@kathywillis7459 Жыл бұрын

Happy anniversary guys! So happy for you. LOVE that you are considering adopting donkeys. They’re wonderful creatures and desire a fabulous life like you would offer them.❤️

@johnfyfe3233 Жыл бұрын

Hope you rescue some donkeys.After so many centuries of extraordinary hard work and ,in many cases, cruel treatment,they deserve appreciation and love. They will repay you by providing great fertilizer for your beautiful garden .Congratulations!.You have achieved so much in only one year! ❤❤❤

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Dear John. I love your comment. ❤❤❤. We are excited that we will be able to give a home to these wonderful animals. They have such soulful eyes. Indeed, they deserve a loving home and we have one to offer. Thank you so very much. Hugs. ❤

@eleanorchapple8772 Жыл бұрын

I find I have been following you - good lord- a year already. You have done so much and gathered around you such a multitude of friends it is always a joy to see your channel. Your meals are amazing your gardens spectacular and your dogs adorable. Long May you be around to enrich my life!

@jonimarchese7655 Жыл бұрын

Happy Anniversary Patrick and Stuart. "wow" what a year, waiting for your shipping containers, to the dogs going missing, to the renovations, and... all the HAPPY and WONDERFUL, times in between. Looking forward to your next year. Love Denise and Brett, I am happy they have you and as friends. A big hello to Angela. Love from N.Y.

@rosa-f4865 Жыл бұрын

Wow a year already Congratulations to you both and your fur babies .Your dinner party looked fabulous . I would have been with you Patrick giving the love cuddles to the donkeys I love them I do hope you can rescure a couple soon . Love to all of you Xxxx

@sylviastead9970 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎉

@shirleysmith5394 Жыл бұрын

Patrick you are such an inspiration on the food areas, please do more cooking videos. Thx and much love

@vickisasso543 Жыл бұрын

HaPpY HaPPy Anniversary to you 2!!! Patrick & Stuart - France totally agrees with you! You both are glowing! It was the right move for you. Your anniversary dinner celebration so thought out with the food and table settings. The topper was to share this milestone with your family and friends!! PLUS us as watchers!!!

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Vicki! 💕

@jamesmcneill2202 Жыл бұрын

Stewart and Patrick. It was great to hear. I could even understand some of the language. 😆. It’s how it’s delivered. As a hard of hearing guy from 5 years old.

@sandraberry612 Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick & Stuart, Congratulations on your one year celebration 🎉 party 🥂🍾 Your food looked absolutely delicious 😋 🥰

@margaretglaser6227 Жыл бұрын

yum yum yum

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

😘💖😘

@shoshabeal Жыл бұрын

Love watching

@conniebaldino1081 Жыл бұрын

Happy Anniversary Stuart & Patric. And BTW...you could cook for me anytime. Everything looked delicious!!♥️♥️♥️♥️😘

@jeniferpollonais6546 Жыл бұрын

Lovely episode! Wonderful anniversary dinner! Love the idea of the donkeys!

@susangriffiths8621 Жыл бұрын

Please, please adopt a couple (or more) donkeys and provide them with safe sanctuary. You are both animal lovers I know and they would be so happy at the chateau with you and you could keep us updated on their dear little lives in your vlogs.

@sprivate1333 Жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS! i hope you watched the first video when you just moved in. The year has flown by and you've accomplished so much. You both seem very happy and we are happy for you. Cheers to many more happy years to come! Hugs!!

@mayzellprice9946 Жыл бұрын

Very very nice. I love the table setting it was Beau.

@user-vy3vk2sb8p Жыл бұрын

Happy Anniversary!🥳🎂🍷

@julielozano1852 Жыл бұрын

A couple of Donkey would be lovely 🥰 and Congrat on your first year 🎉

@DawnYockey Жыл бұрын

Omg! I just adore donkeys!!

@normamurray4450 Жыл бұрын

Wow, lovely guests, fantastic dinner, good cook, good music, gorgeous dining room set up, wonderful people...everyone! Happy 1st Anniversary Patrick and Stuart!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Norma. 💕💖💕

@sallystites2946 Жыл бұрын

So proud of what you have accomplished in only one year. Looks like you need to put silver serving trays in your next thrift shopping trip. Donkey rescue is so admirable. Hoping to visit your gite in France next year. Take care.

@nicholasfryee7867 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎉 I so enjoy your vlogs Kind regards Nicholas

@Raxx777 Жыл бұрын

love the donkeys and Happy Anniversary

@imsojazzed Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your First Anniversary at Château de Columbe, and may many years follow and bless you with peace and happiness. Love ya. 1:13 a.m. EDT

@deannp4196 Жыл бұрын

Happy Anniversary. This year has gone fast.

@tnt8092 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations to you both…that went fast, well for us watchers that is…you have accomplished tons and hope you are proud of you both…I went back in your vlogs to beginning to see the difference..Stuart , if I’m allowed to say, I love the longer hair change..sexy on you…and Patrick the no glasses look was very handsome..you 2 rock..Teri❤️🇨🇦❤️

@susanbellefeuille Жыл бұрын

I'm with you on the donkeys love them!

@debbiferguson9669 Жыл бұрын

What a delightful celebratory evening at the chateau! Good food, spirits, and the lively art of conversation. The last bit of the senence is a steal from Chicago's very own Irv Kupcinet. Remembering staying up late Saturday night to watch b&w tv and learn which celebrities joined Irv in studio. A more gentile time many years ago. Congratulations on your first anniversary at the chateau!! In love with donkeys. Just learned that donkeys are used as livestock guardians, predators beware of braying and possibility of a swift kick. Their eyes are soulful and have such expressive ears. Thank you for sharing your adventures in France.

@StBridgit Жыл бұрын

Already a year, wow! Congratulations!! I love the idea of providing a home to a few donkeys - I know you would give them a fantastic home! I hope that is a dream that comes true in the coming year!

@catherinemtc7795 Жыл бұрын

Happy 1yr. Anniversary Patrick and Stuart. That went quick for me. 😀 But seriously look at all you’ve accomplished with your chateau. Can’t wait to see the remainder of what you accomplish. Patrick that donkey liked it’s scratches. You were putting him/her to sleep.

@marilynnash1197 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your 1st anniversary at the chateau. Your celebration party looked like you all had a wonderful time. 😊

@janetellinger9605 Жыл бұрын

What Fun! Love your dinner guests

@TheSassy1962 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, please help the aged out donkeys! They will help with the mowing and you will always have great fertilizer for your plants! I would love to donate for their care.

@effie924 Жыл бұрын

two lovely guys with awesome support friends ! Congrats and happy future for you both. .BTW look those donkey faces ! aweeee

@rjb9886 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on a fully packed first year! You have probably already thought of this, but in planning to rescue donkeys line up a farrier and vet.

@ritamooney5928 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching you both from the beginning, and I have to say how much I enjoy your videos. You never fail to make me smile. 😊

@JourneytotheChateau Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jackieboudreaux6339 Жыл бұрын

I never heard of that cake it looks decadent. Happy anniversary

@rosieibarra2140 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on surviving the first year!I must say, everything looked FABULOUS ! The dining room looked stunning and the meal you served-Five star. The donkeys are precious

@rochellenowik9875 Жыл бұрын

ONE YEAR! really? Unbelievable as I have been watching since the beginning. I hope the donkeys come to Chateau de Colombe. I hope Bret and Denise have finally found their chateau. They will make great neighbors. Angela is such a sweetie. I got to ask....did Jane think someone was going to steal her purse because she wore it all through dinner?

@fredbear72ify Жыл бұрын

"Happy Anniversary" to you both. The dinner party food looked delicious and the table setting was beautiful. It is great that you are planning to rescue donkeys they are beautiful creatures. I saw them on the Ile De Rey that worked the salt pans and wondered what happened to them when they were retired. thank you.

@elizabethheatley22 Жыл бұрын

Just catching up! The dinner looked scrumptious! I love dressing up tables when guests come over. Denise did a beautiful job. It would be wonderful to see donkeys at the chateau. What beautiful animals they are. I get very triggered Patrick when I hear that animals are treated cruelly, and it’s just inhumane that they are sent to a slaughter house once their usefullness is over.Only humans conduct such horrific cruelty. Anyway! Enough of such darkness. Yes! Definitely adopt donkeys! How wonderful! Another great vlog Stuart!

@penihavir1777 Жыл бұрын

What fun! And thank you Angela for speaking so clearly - my German is a bit (well, quite) rusty, but I could catch the gist of what you were saying. ♥️🙂♥️

@KeithWiggins-xc1sf Жыл бұрын

3 Chateaus down and more to see i wonder which one Brett and Denise will pick ?

@brettthomas6020 Жыл бұрын

thanks Keith, we have been incredibly busy and the decision's not easy!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Жыл бұрын

Hi Keith. I wonder too and knowing how much one needs to consider….. I’m glad we found ours 😂. They are wonderful and will find their perfect chateau. ❤❤❤

@KeithWiggins-xc1sf Жыл бұрын

@@brettthomas6020 Ya i guess the more u see the more it gets harder , but I’m sure u know which one feels right when u there , if u have time and like one see if u can do another visit to it the second visit tells the story . Sometimes u see things u didn’t the first round .

@charmees6637 Жыл бұрын

Happy Anniversary Stuart and Patrick I can’t believe Ive been watching your videos for that long. I think you guys are amazing so kind and hospitable. The dinner looked so Fab with lovely friends. Love Donkeys so so cute ❤