Château Grounds and Potager - Journey to the Château de Colombe, Ep. 34

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In this week's episode, Patrick and Stuart give a walking tour of part of the chateau estate, showing the majestic trees and all of the old fruit trees that surround the old potager (kitchen garden). They also show their recent finds from shopping at a local brocante, and Patrick has a shattering accident in the gîte.
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@eileenegan7273 7 ай бұрын

I let out an audible chuckle at the “creepy little stool in the woods” Stewart - you are funny

@Al-cd2bk 2 жыл бұрын

I sense wine ,jam and chutneys! The cedars are beautiful. You can fill your pantry ,freezers with desserts jams chutneys,concentrated, juice gin brandy with the cherries , tarts , world's your oyster . amazing guys . You both look glowing so your obviously extremely happy with your new adventure . 💕💕💕

@AvaT42 2 жыл бұрын

🍁I do not like gin but that ‘juice gin brandy with the cherries’ you mention sounds good, i would try that! 🤣

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Jams and chutneys it will be! Not sure I’m advanced enough for fruit wines. 😳😂. We now know, we need many more jars for jams and chutneys and a large freezer. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. I am thrilled about the cedars. I have been looking up recipes. My mom used to make jams with Cointreau etc. mix it up! Thank you and hugs from Colombe. 💗

@innergrandma7963 2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 little jars of goodness would be very special as gifts to your friends.

@patcardiff2563 Жыл бұрын

Patrick wishing you a very happy birthdayxxxxx

@katewestcottvt 2 жыл бұрын

You cuties ( : Hey, I saw you on TV ! The party on the terrace at LaLande was shared on other Chateau channels I love. It's such fun to get to hang out with so many cool friends I've met over the past few years since my retirement and lockdown, and a really bad back, all converged, sending me to the chaise lounge with KZfaq on my laptop.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kate. Wasn’t that fun! We were quite amazed to see ourselves on Manor and Maker and Chateau Diaries. It was such a pleasure meeting such a welcoming group of people. So sorry about your back and hope it’s better now. KZfaq was our lockdown savior too. Hugs from us at Colombe. 😘🥰😘

@wenDesigner 2 жыл бұрын

Hibiscus- rose of Sharon ! I had a ton of them at one of my houses. Great garden! You’re gonna either need an ice maker, air conditioner or kiddie pool (for me). Nobody has more fun than you two 😘😘

@JourneytotheChateau 2 жыл бұрын

I am thinking we may need all 3 of those things, wendy! 🤣

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Gorgeous. I agree with Stuart. All three sound great. The rose of Hibiscus of Sharon (who was she….. 😂🤣😂) is such a lovely plant. I think we have more fun than many. It’s laughing at myself that helps me. Love to you, Tanky and your sister. 🤩😘😘😘😘😘

@margielynch7196 2 жыл бұрын

@@JourneytotheChateau the Rose of Sharon is a name from the Bible.

@rochellenagel3898 2 жыл бұрын

You are perfect owners for this renovation! Keep laughing!❤️

@JourneytotheChateau 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😀💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣. The only way

@rmil4531 Жыл бұрын

The clink of the ice made laugh. You are both charming. Thank you.

@lindaprewett4298 Жыл бұрын

Love, love, loved touring the property and seeing all of the varieties of fruit trees and berry bushes. Some healthy pruning will invigorate the tree's growth and they will be even lovelier....

@lucillkryger8268 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Patrick❤️❤️❤️🍷🍷🍷🎊🎉🐾🐾🇨🇦

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

😘🥰😘

@iu.5146 2 жыл бұрын

Another idea: take some pies to the local fire station. They can “ thank you” by coming by with their cherry picker fire truck yo clean windows or hang up the Christmas lights on the chateau. 😉

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. I realized that I have no idea, where the next fire station is. Have to look that up. Thank you so much. 👍🏻

@jacquelynhollinger4006 2 жыл бұрын

You two make me laugh . Looking forward to watching your journey.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jacquelyn. Thank you so very much. We are so happy that you are with us on this journey. 🥰😘🥰

@manita2653 Жыл бұрын

Majestic!!! truly Majestic. The grounds are outstanding...I love your enthusiasm, Patrick....and your ability to laugh and share your reasons for the laughter. Stuart you are the keel of the boat, you compliment each other perfectly. Your sense of style is so appreciated, also. I think you might be needing helpers with all the different jams and marmalades, etc. you will be busy making...it will be fun watching!. Thank you once again, for taking us along on your journey.

@lisacamp1964 Жыл бұрын

Oh my!! I am so glad you did not get hurt Patrick! You are so fortunate to only have a sire wrist and a bump on your head! I LOVE the property with all the trees!! Thank you for showing them all to us!!! I finally found Dovecot, on Wikipedea so I could learn more about it- , I cant wait for you to restore it!!!

@angelapa9513 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no Patrick be safe , be well

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela. I’ll be my usual goofy self! Love tou

@nana_witkowski 2 жыл бұрын

You two are inspiring, your joy and motivation is wonderful. I love to see you having so much fun and giving this beautiful chateau a new life.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Natasha. Thank you for a wonderfully kind comment. Makes me so happy to read it. We do have a lot of fund, even though sometimes we moan about aches……. 🙄🤪🙄. As you said, giving this once very important chateau a new life, is a true joy. Hugs from us at Colombe.

@Helene2367 2 жыл бұрын

I can just imagine how Stuart must of felt not knowing what he'd find after that loud crash. Thank God you were ok Patrick, That for sure was scary! Love the land and all the fruit trees. When I saw the watering can sitting there, I don't know why I thought of the wizard of oz. I even kind of liked the little creepy chair lol .fun video and great to see you both xo

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Helene. I am a bit clumsy at times. But this was plain weird. And yes, it was loud! 🤪. Thank you so much ! Glad you like the property and the creepy chair and can. 😘🤣😘. It makes exploring this more interesting. Thank you for your wonderful comment. Hugs from Colombe. 🤗😘🤗

@nimuehmoon872 2 жыл бұрын

...i like that clinking....😁...it adds to the tour..👍

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣. Thank you so much. Love you for the comment. Hugs

@juliewilliams3579 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Patrick 🎂 🥳

@fionaweiher3808 Жыл бұрын

You have such an abundance of fruit it is overwhelming but wonderful to see,the work to clear that area will take years take all the help you can get,love your channel

@rebeccacaron8982 2 жыл бұрын

Your property is lovely….so many edible goodies. Thank you for sharing your charming humor and gentle teasing while filming your progress…I look forward to following along.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment Rebecca. Very much appreciated. Hugs from us.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lovely comment Rebecca. Very much appreciated. Hugs from us.

@charc9009 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Patrick!! 🎉🎊🎂🎈

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻💗👍🏻🍾🥂🍾thank you

@arsinlupin5628 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no ... I do hope Patrick has already recovered from his accident 💗 Wishing you always everything magnificent 💝 Much love Arsen ⚜️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Arsen. I’m a tough cookie. All good and thank you so very much. 😘😘😘😘😘

@arsinlupin5628 2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 💗

@ludmilabevan3283 2 жыл бұрын

Happy belated Birthday Patrick! May all your wishes come true. Thank God you've escaped the crash with very little injury and lots of laughter. This is a part of your chateau restoration journey I suppose. Hope no more such incidents are there to follow. Take care of yourselves. The grounds are amazing despite of all the work your orchard requires. It has turned to wilderness, so brace yourselves for the work ahead. Machete will get useful, well done for buying it! I am sure you will enjoy some gardening when you have a chance and the weather is cooler. Take it easy at the moment, it is too hot. Chill out indoors. And be happy as you always are. Pleasure to watch you. xxx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hello dear Ludmilla. Thank you so much and yes, I was lucky and could do without any more incidents like the one 🤣🤣🤣 We are working on the site right now and of course, always some projects in the chateau. There is also a lot of ivy that we need to destroy. We will get there. One project at a time. Hugs from Colombe 🥰

@valariebresee4450 2 жыл бұрын

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Valarie. Thank you so much. Hugs and kisses. 😘🥰😘

@susanfabian1521 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow... Happy birthday 🎁🥳 Patrick 🎂

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🌹🥰🌹

@joy959 2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Patrick. I’m so glad you didn’t hurt yourself badly with the window. The only use I can think of for the Sloes is slow gin. I like your lantern. I’m looking forward to seeing your auction purchases.

@katehobbs2008 2 жыл бұрын

Lol sloe gin.but it probably does slow you down. 🍸🍸🍸

@reillybb1 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Patrick! 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kate. Very much appreciated. 🤩🤗🤩

@maryannchaisson6742 2 жыл бұрын

Those Damson plums make the most delicious jam .. turns out like “sweet & tart “ at same time! Delicious 🇨🇦👏👏💐🇨🇦

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Childhood memories! 💗😘💗

@albertpeckham8708 2 жыл бұрын

I've been in the process of restoring my mid-19th century "maison de maitre" on 1 hectare for the last 43 years! I adore your fascination with your goals! I hope your love for your chateau will bring you much happiness and sense of accomplishment that will give you peace. Thank you for your sharing.

@patcardiff2563 Жыл бұрын

Nearly time for us to see Patrick’s mum and dad to help you with the fruit jams and just having them with you for a while that would be nice

@rebeccacaron8982 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Patrick

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@vickirickman5828 2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Patrick

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you. 💕💖💕

@karenstein1490 Жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL!!! thank you! every one of your vids are a delight! And you both are so real and down to earth, and entertaining! ❤️ THANK YOU from Cincinnati, Ohio

@IreneSonni 2 жыл бұрын

Can‘t wait to see tonight’s vlog! It‘s always something to look forward to on Wednesday evening ❤️🥰

@arsinlupin5628 2 жыл бұрын

Neither can I 😍

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Irene. It is always a pleasure to see friends in the chat or leave comments. It is such a lovely group. Like Arisn as well…. Hugs from the Château de Colombe

@lucillkryger8268 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys the Damsum plums make the most wonderful jam. Oh yum you are so lucky to have all those plums. Lucill🇨🇦🍷🍷

@wizardcrystal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the awesome garden/grounds tour. I felt like I was actually walking along with you 🥰 😎🇦🇺👍❤️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. 💖🥰💖

@iu.5146 2 жыл бұрын

You could offer the blackberries and other fruit as “ pick your own” to make some money for the château or donate them to a local food pantry. Carol from Chateau de La Ferte gave some of her fruit to the local baker. She got some free pies and the fruit didn’t go to waste. See if the baker would come and pick them. Everyone could save a penny these days on supplies. The baker could name the blackberry pies after your chateau. You could also sell them and donate the funds to restore something in the village. My grandma used to make Pflaumenmus from the plums in the garden, plain or one version with plums and walnuts. Homemade apple sauce is delicious. You can stir in one raw egg yolk for extra creaminess into the lukewarm apple sauce. Eat within 2 days.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

It is true that we could all save a penny. I’ll see if the baker wants some fruit. Not sure what the regulations are……. I’m planning on distributing some to our neighbors as well. I’d love to see Chateau pies! 😍. I love Pflaumenmus! Thanks for a great comment. Hugs.

@kathywillis7459 2 жыл бұрын

I just adore you two!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much Kathy. 🥰😘🥰. Adore you right back. 😘

@lyonspainter 2 жыл бұрын

Well done boys that must have been hard work in that heat!...... was good to see round the grounds.xx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi handsome. Thank you. With a lot of ice and some rosé it was actually fun. But it is very hot without AC. Staring to live like in the 1920s is kind of fun. Glad you enjoyed the tour of the grounds. Hugs my friend. 🥰😘🥰

@katem7417 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Patrick and Stuart, You are so lucky to have all those beautiful pears. My favorite recipe for pears is from your fellow countryman Jacques Pépin. His Braised Pears in Caramel Sauce are a spectacular, simple and delish dessert for a dinner party. While sitting down for your main course, pop these in the oven to bake. Don’t skimp on the Calvados. One glass for the chef and a drizzle for the pears! Thank you for sharing your lovely Chateau and it’s grounds with me.

@JourneytotheChateau 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kate! 💕💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there Kate. I looked that up. .. Looks delicious. So happy you joined the tour around our property! Now I will buy Calvados! Thank you so much. Hugs.

@chrisbeckstrom6182 2 жыл бұрын

What a glorious orchard! If it were mine, I would try to preserve every last fruit!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris! I am ambitious but the birds are not helping! 🥰

@RitaMoore 2 жыл бұрын

You have a huge amount of work ahead of you clearing this overgrown area and the wall.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

We do need help for that! Spot on

@deborahbridges3699 Жыл бұрын

I'm 74 years old and my grandmother had a damson plum tree and I remember her making damson plum pie it was delicious! And of course we always have the damson plum jelly. By the way I live in Georgia, deep South! My mother also had a hibiscus bush.

@christinesmethurst3115 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Patrick for yesterday 🎉🥳 Loved this week’s vlog ! You made me laugh out loud when you introduced the lovely outdoor seating area as “creepy little stool “ and I have visions of Stuart jumping up and down on a trampoline to reach plums or intimidating stall holders with his machete 🤣😂xx

@JourneytotheChateau 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂💕💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Christine. 🤣🤣😂 I was laughing reading your comment! Thank you!!! One day I'll take a shaker with a martini and a glass out there and sit down! And also watch Stuart on a trampoline picking fruit. Love your comment. Thank you so very much

@jamesmcneill2202 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to have a walk around your property Patrick and Stuart. What N abundance of fruit your land is going to provide💕. Like another posted with the Hawthorn Sloe fruit. Make your own Slow Gin. And pear cider from your pear tree. Glad you weren’t hurt too much Patrick. As always looking forward to all your new adventures. Stay cool and safe both❤️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there James. We have so much fruit and many interesting recipients for them. Happy here! Thank you for your concern. Wrist is bruised and my head is sore but that’s all good considering how lucky I was. Love your comment. Hugs from Colombe. 💗

@ginny736 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the garden tour! You are so lucky to have all those wonderful mature fruit trees. Maybe time for Patrick’s mom to come for another visit and start making jams and jellies? And you’re so smart to finish the farmhouse so guests can have private quarters and allow you yours. Happy birthday, Patrick! So glad you weren’t seriously injured by the window. Blessings, Your friend Ginny in Georgia 🥰

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there Ginni. How are you. Hope you don’t have it too hot. My parent are preparing to come visit as is my moms cousin. The mirabelles still take a few weeks. And then it’s show time! The farmhouse is starting to look nice. The huge kitchen /living room is all painted. Love it. Some chateau furniture items will move soon. 👍🏻🥰👍🏻. Thank you so much. Hugs

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

@jillperez7493 2 жыл бұрын

Grounds look lovely, please stay hydrated, fans, fans

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Lemon water! Homemade. Hugs

@colleenpedersen2560 2 жыл бұрын

It’s 92 degrees with 58% humidity here in southwest Michigan today, keep well hydrated and be safe

@restlesssoul5853 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! All the plums that you got...wonderful. Plum crumble pie. Yum!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yummy for sure. Hugs

@rowenacountryman2242 2 жыл бұрын

My dad had a way to get fruits and nuts down from a tree without having to pick them. He would take the chain off of his chainsaw find a good section between the base of the tree and I very thick branch and allow the vibration of the chainsaw shake the tree and the food would fall. Also put tarps down so that you don’t have to individually pick up the food.

@rosemariecomtois2839 2 жыл бұрын

THATS THE WAY THEY HARVEST OLIVES ! SMART!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. I may be able to try this this fall, once we get our container. 👍🏻😘👍🏻. Thank you so very much. 👍🏻

@jennifercampbell7698 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of olive picking. They use the same idea of shaking the tree.

@roxanneduane825 2 жыл бұрын

I get happy when I see there is a new episode! Glad you are ok Patrick. And, actually I love all the white trim and doors...after making the comment a week or so ago about color I must now confess that I actually really like the white! Its beautiful.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Roxanne. Thank you so much. 🥰😘🥰. I actually agree with you about the door and trim colour. Realizing that white is expected and appreciated, we happily agreed and are now, like you, very happy. I am quite fine. I’m a tough cookie and that window lost. But honestly, I was very lucky, that the glass didn’t break while it came down on me. Could have been really bad. Hugs from us.p at Colombe. 😘

@christinebrown2765 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! The fruit trees are fantastic!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine. Very kind of you. Just watered the peach trees a bit. Low water pressure for an hour. After 6 weeks of minimal rain I thought I help out a bit. Hugs from Colombe. 😘👍🏻

@christinebrown2765 2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Hugs from UK Patrick and Stuart

@MsSherrydarling Жыл бұрын

Bonne fete! Excited to see the fruit trees and other trees tended to and pruned of the ivy and brambles. I wish l could come and help 😊🇨🇦😎.

@jennistevenson796 2 жыл бұрын

Get those plums stoned and in the freezer for yummy crumbles and puddings over the winter

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Jenny. Great idea. We will go and get a large freezer now. Who knew we had so many fruit trees? Great comment! Thank you and hugs.

@robbiemoriarty7499 2 жыл бұрын

Have a Happy! Enjoy you both!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robbie. Hugs and thanks for making me smile. 👍🏻🤗👍🏻

@amysimpson646 10 ай бұрын

I love how you always give a perspective as to where things are located. Your property has such huge potential. All those buildings lend lots of possibilities for making profit one day. Your choice in chateaus was magnificent. I would be outside with a metal detector every possible minute.😅

@JourneytotheChateau 10 ай бұрын

🤣

@laurentboucher3860 2 жыл бұрын

Le jardin est superbe avec tous ses arbres fruitiers vous allez pouvoir faire des dizaines de tartes !!!! Aux mirabelles aux quetsches aux pommes aux poires !!!😂😂😂☺️☺️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Absolument. Tarte chaque jour! J’adore les tartes et les marmelades. Aussi les chutneys. Mercy beaucoup. 💗🥰💗

@veraboes9171 Жыл бұрын

Man könnte auf einen Teil der Wiese am Obstgarten eine Mischung für Blühwiesen sähen. Ein toller Garten!

@jayneturnbull5041 2 жыл бұрын

Love your humour, can just see you casually wandering the market with your machete asking for price reductions!! Maybe the window falling on your head is a message from above to leave your machete home!! Can't wait to see what you purchased on line.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Now Jayne…. 🤣😂🤣. Thanks for making me laugh out loud. Stuart was saying that I needed to be careful….. 6‘5 or 195 cm…. And a machete……. So we actually put it in a bag……. I will leave it home for the future…. 🤣🥰🤣. We are thrilled to show the purchases soon (I am looking at one every evening) and this Sunday we are going to the huge Brocante Market in Touchay….. can’t wait. 🥰😘🥰. Thank you and hugs.

@ecamp6334 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are SO funny!! I'm so glad that you weren't injured Patrick! Not gonna lie your story made me laugh 😂 loved the idea of the fig confit ! Sounds delicious! As for the blackberries, they can be frozen as well 😌 lots to do for sure. Take care, Eva

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hello my dear Eva. Hope all is well. Yes, I was a lucky bastard! 🤣😂🤣 I laughed so had afterwards. If we only get half the figs on that tree....... I'll be cooking for a week. And not complaining!. 🤣😍. We are looking into buying an extra freezer. I hope you are not caught in the heatwave. hugs from the Chateau de Colombe 🥰😘🥰

@ecamp6334 2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I think the heatwave is beginning to dissapate. All is well here. I have Aussie puppies, one flying to his new show home in NJ next week. Then off to a show in Casper Wyoming with my boy Teddy, who is #5 in the breed. Can't wait until you and Stuart are able to get the Irish to a show in Europe. ❤️

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

@@ecamp6334 😘

@clivecarser7356 2 жыл бұрын

Yet another excellent episode!! Happy birthday Patrick another good cancarian like myself. 👍 the orchards are fab, more ivy to remove and a big bonfire at Halloween with all the dead wood .sloe gin and damson liqueur is the way forward for next year !!!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there Clive. Hank you for your kind comment and the birthday wishes! 🥰😘. We hoped for some fruit trees but we got more and are very happy. I knew of a few. Good grief, the ivy……. You are right. We will have that fire and the drinks……. Another vlog coming? We have to invite all our new friends too. 💗🤩💗. Hugs from the Château de Colombe. 🥰

@kristinedunkleman8767 2 жыл бұрын

Love the lamp. It looks like it will really go nicely. I agree, those ugly 70- 80s lights are for a dump only. You have so much to do.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kristine. I have to tell you, we saw the exact same lamp at the Brocante we went to and they sold…….. Early. However, I’m with you !!!! Hugs

@janescott4574 2 жыл бұрын

When you decant the sloes from the gin (when it’s ready) dip small clumps in dark chocolate. As the late Princess Margaret’s boyfriend, Roddy Llewelyn Bowen described them, “seriously scrummy sweeties”!!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jane. I absolutely love your comment! 🥰😘🥰. That quote of Llewelyn is quite something and, as you might have guessed, I will absolutely try that. I’m all for a scrummy! Thank you so much. Hugs from Colombe. 🤗

@evaapple255 2 жыл бұрын

Zwetschkenkuchen !!! lecker !!! and I think that creepy little stool is a "Ansitz" for a hunter waiting for unsuspecting game to shoot.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Aber genau . Zwetschgenkuchen. Und Pflaumentorte. My mom has ideas a Ready. It wouldn’t surprise me that someone sat there trying to shoot some unsuspecting little animal. Thank you so much. Hugs. 🥰

@brigidine37 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the look on Stuart's face as he showed off his new machete! Watch your back Patrick! Cedar's are magnificent, but wouldn't expect anything else. Happy birthday.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. 😂💕🌹

@ricklarson392 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the grounds tour. It felt like a little journey of discovery - all the trees, walls, plants, outbuildings and bushes waiting for some TLC. Stay cool during this beastly heat wave.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there handsome. Yes it was a discovery tour we never had time for. So much to tackle. We go foot the chateau out in concentric circles….. 😳. It is really amazing here. How have you been? Huge hug from us here at the Château de Colombe. 🤗🥰🤗

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

@betsywashburn9106 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you doing the original rather than new.

@danielintheantipodes6741 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you survived the crash! It sounds awful! I am caught up with your videos now. Thank you for the video. Have a lovely weekend!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel. It could have been really bad. 3 of the 4 windows broke and I didn’t have a search. My ego got bruised (and head and wrist)…. 🤪. Very kind of you to say. Not a stellar moment for me. Hope all is well. See you Wednesday. 🥰🥰🥰

@ralphstephan353 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy for you both because your persistence paid off after the extensive search that took so long. But now you have your dream chateau, and even though it will prove to be a bit of a nightmare at times, I’m sure, your vision will inspire your efforts. Best wishes from Seattle.

@susanfabian1521 2 жыл бұрын

What I do with blackberries is wash them, put them on a baking tray single layer, then put the tray in the freezer. As they will be frozen separately you can dump them into freezer bags to be used as snacks or added to recipes & cocktails. 😋

@fredscott1199 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a wonderful idea!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

I love it. Thank you

@susanfabian1521 Жыл бұрын

@@fredscott1199 you're welcome 😁

@susanfabian1521 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 you're welcome 😁

@davidlogan4329 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stuart and Patrick. I am so enjoying this wonderful episode, as always. I am thrilled to see all your incredible fruit trees. I can't help but think you need the services of guys like Dan the gardener and NIck the tree surgeon that Stephanie has to assist you once the harvest is over. They would prune the trees and shrubs for you. Pruned trees would produce even more fruit. I think there is some scheme where you can recruit volunteers to help out in exchange for board and accommodation. Stephanie does this at Lalande and also the lovely couple at Manor and Maker. They seem to find some wonderful young people who help enormously. Love your hibiscuses so much too. You truly have a splendid chateau and gardens. Love that beautiful marble fireplace behind you inside the chateau. Terry at Lacelle has developed some wonderful skills at restoring windows. He's very generous and would give you some tips no doubt. Hope you don't mind the comments. Best always, David

@sarahsong9673 2 жыл бұрын

All I can say is 'sloe gin'!! Lovely for the winter and Christmas 😋

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah. I’m saying that if you drive by around Christmas, stop by for a sloe gin! Cheers and hugs. 👍🏻🤗👍🏻

@sarahsong9673 2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 I will bear that in mind 🤗 The privilege would be all mine! Love your vlogs and hope you are both, and of course the girls, managing to stay cool. 🙏

@hiris1903 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen how easily those windows lift up and off, but usually only with two people carefully holding on! Goodness what a surprise for you when it came crashing down! Great vlog guys, you're always fun and enthusiastic. I'm sure you know this, but fruit trees should never be pruned more than 30% per year, and blackberries will take over but make excellent jelly and wine (may not be worth your while to make wine when you have so much good wine to buy there!) Your fruit tree harvest is going to keep you busy; so wonderful to have so many kinds!

@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for going out in the heat to do the video. Our hydro power just went ,I guess that everyone is using g their a/c.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there Joed. Oh no…. Sorry about your outage. Awful in the heat. Interestingly, our monthly electric bill, now without AC, is just over 100 Euro per month. Not too bad. That’s less than 1/3 compared to the US invoices we had. And we didn’t live in an ice box 🤣😂🤣. Hope you get through this heat wave ok. All the best from Colombe.

@elizabethheatley22 2 жыл бұрын

I must admit guys that the scope of work needing done by you both seems overwhelming. I know you did a major renovation at your last place but this is a restoration. I am tired already just watching the mountain of work you have ahead of you. Will follow along in sheer amazement! Stay well!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elisabeth. It a huge project. The chateau is in different stages of de-construction. The trees will get attention in the fall after it gets colder. We look at this as individual projects. Otherwise it would fell overwhelming. And some things I have to idea how to solve yet. It will all work out! Hugs from us. 🤗🥰🤗

@IPC0101 2 жыл бұрын

Sloe gin is very nice, I enjoyed the Laurel & Hardy story with the window

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

We will make the sloe gin. My dad will love it. The window incident should have been on camera. Painful and dangerous but it would have been hysterical. Totally agree with you. Hugs

@ecamp6334 2 жыл бұрын

Love you guys! Such diversity in fruit trees! I know that you are DYIers. Lots to do. We always divide our projects here into winter projects (indoor) and summer projects (outdoor). It helps to keep it from getting overwhelming. I was just thinking that maybe you could have a party of sorts. Like a garden party only the activity is helping to clear the garden and prune the trees! The party side of it could be a barbeque and of course, the obligatory wine or beer, AFTER the work is done 😅 Kind of like the barn raisings in the pioneer days when everyone chipped in to help each other. Now that could be made into a mini series with great content! Love 💕 Eva and the Aussies

@Cenepk101 2 жыл бұрын

Patrick !!!!!!!!!!!! You could've really hurt yourself. As we age- We have to be deliberate about our movements ! I keep telling my sister that because she falls and does all sorts of crazy things rushing around the house ! Great vlog today ! Really love the food farm ! The hibiscus trees are called Rose Of Sharon !

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thank you so much. Yes, this could have been really bad but as I have stated many times before, my guardian angel is always working overtime. And I wasn’t even doing something stupid 😳. It true tough, we have to adjust to the life stages. 🤪. The hibiscus family is huge. The Rose of Sharon is one of them that is frost resistant. Love your comment. Hugs.

@janet3528 2 жыл бұрын

Happy belated birthday Patrick🎊🎉🎂,stay safe both of you ( up ladders) or in the heat 👋🙂

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Janet. Thank you so much. Hugs. 💖💗💖

@maryannchaisson6742 2 жыл бұрын

Your trees are magnificent!❤️🍷

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. 🥰😘🥰

@jennifercampbell7698 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear and see what you both have been up to! Enjoyed the tour of the grounds. Those hibiscus plants look very like the Australian native hibiscus. Looks like you’ll be making sloe gin, plum brandy, pear tarts and blackberry pies. And in the weather you’re having, blackberry sorbet or blackberry ripple ice cream! Glad you survived the window encounter Patrick! You got to another birthday. So please take care both of you. Look forward to seeing more of your plans and outings. Enjoyed seeing your visit to LaLande too Happy birthday celebrations to you both. 👋🏻👋🏻😍.

@JourneytotheChateau 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jennifer! 💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hello dear Jennifer. Glad you enjoyed our summer walk. 🤪. Starting to research, I had no idea how vast the hibiscus family is. Amazing. We will make all of that and if it kills me! 🤣. But really, how amazing is this? I love your ideas to beat the heat. 👍🏻🍸👍🏻.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your concern. It wasn’t funny when it happened but I realized, this could have been really serious. So lucky me. I’m all good and laughing about it. Thank you for a wonderful comment and your wishes. Much love and hugs from the château de Colombe. 😘🥰😘

@dorisnewirk5916 2 жыл бұрын

I am devoted to you both and your adventures. I too am a dog breeder (Barbets) of French Water Dogs. I am currently watching the tour of your garden and saw you have a walnut tree. PLEASE take care with your Irish as walnuts are highly poisonous to dogs. I lost a 10 month old puppy puppy to eating the fallen nuts, I had no idea they were dangerous. I look forward to future episodes and seeing more of your dogs. Watching from Whidbey Island Washington.

@JourneytotheChateau 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, doris. We only have 2 walnut and they are outside the area where are dogs are able to go. Thank you so much for your concern. We understand completely! 💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Doris. So sorry you lost a puppy. 🥺😭. Awful. We had walnut trees in Woodstock. Black walnuts. Like oaks, they contain tannins and are dangerous. Thank you for the warning. So glad you like our little vlog. What a wonderful community of support this is. Who’d have known? I am surrounded by all of our dogs in the kitchen right now. They enjoy the cool floor and I have a moment to write replies. 👍🏻🥰👍🏻

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

I am so very happy, that you like our vlogs. That is so uplifting when a viewer tells us! You watch from a gorgeous spot on this amazing planet! Thank you for your kindness and your support! We appreciate it so very much. Big hugs to you and your dogs from the Château de Colombe. 🥰😘🥰

@okakbeautiful7435 2 жыл бұрын

Love the adventure you guys are on, we tune in regularly ! . My sister makes Sloe Gin , fabulous stuff , if you would like , I'll get her recipe and forward it to you. Regards from South Africa

@lornasimmons5499 2 жыл бұрын

Patrick you need a microphone so we can hear you when you're wandering 😉 I can see you making sloe gin...can't believe you haven't tried it ,its delicious! And bramble jelly with the blackberries 😊 when you have all that time on your hands 😂xx

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

I will make a lot of homemade things now. Love it. We are looking into the microphone. Not many reliable ones out there. And now I am going to rest on the settee, enjoying all that free time you mentioned....🤣😂🤣 Love it

@DownButNotOutYet 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning P & S, my, what a video!! It was lovely, exciting and invigorating. Great to see you can laugh at yourselves, the antics we get up to with no idea what will hit us, really!!. I think a good quality sky-jack (cherry picker) is what is needed on that property. It will be worked to death!! The fruit trees are amazing, see if you can take a few cuttings from each it would be wonderful to get them rooted. The trees will most definitely need a good pruning back, you will be amazed at the new growth for the next season. You people are so happy, you are actually beaming. Maybe not a field of veggies but think about a green house or two later on. That is not number 1 on the "to do" list. Remember you can also freeze some of the fruit for jams or baking. I had a giggle at the watering can and that chair, what a unexpected peculiar find,!! I think you have struck gold in buying your Chateau. The Damson's must very very ripe or they will be sour. Happy days for sure, enjoy and I hope many more. Kind regards, many blessings.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much. Always great to read your comments! Sky-jack is on top of my list! With a garden tractor. 🙏🏻. Taking cuttings is a great idea! And now we get closer to jam time. I’ll be up late. We have one small room for pre growing plants. Has a huge wasp nest in it right now 😳😵‍💫. And now, off to the home improvement store. Hugs. 💗

@onedandylion 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday, Patrick! Hope you had a delightful day. What a lovely tour of your grounds - you have an abundance of wonderful fruit trees. Your mishap with the window had me chuckling… although I’m sure at the time it was quite scary. It could have been much worse, I’m sure. You both seem so lovely and you make your viewers feel like friends. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It was fun to walk the property and sharing it with you. We are looking forward to planting a few more apple trees. Yes, the window could have done some serious damage. Lucky me. Thanks to my guardian angel. 🙏🏻😘. You are so kind and we know that many viewers have become friends. It’s a blessing. Thank you for watching our adventure and thank you for watching and commenting. Hugs. 🥰😘🥰

@gitte600 2 жыл бұрын

Wishes you much love

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Arne. Love you right back. Thank you for being with us. 😍

@dmbalsam 2 жыл бұрын

Love fresh figs! My tree is 2 years old.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Debra. We have two young ones as well. The big one is loaded with figs and I cannot wait to start making homemade preserves (besides the red currant jelly I already made). How is your tree coming? 🥰

@dmbalsam 2 жыл бұрын

It has some figs. Most are just starting. My friend’s tree. Has way more and they are a lot bigger. However, they are two different type of figs. A friend gave me a bucket of figs one year and I made a bunch of different fig appetizers. It was a great dinner. I just goggled the recipes.

@p.wesleyburrowsjr6576 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you another great video.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment! Hugs

@JaniceStPeter 2 жыл бұрын

Love, love!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

💗😘💗

@eleanorchapple8772 2 жыл бұрын

When I was small we had a damson tree and my mother would make wonderful plum jam.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻🥰👍🏻

@chantalcooper8473 Жыл бұрын

Love the both of you ❤️

@parvanehshowrai7376 2 жыл бұрын

hay beautiful property

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hello there. Thank you so very much. 👍🏻🤩👍🏻

@lynnstarr8573 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday 🎈🎉🎂🎁 🍷

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lynn. Thank you so much. 😘🥰😘🍸

@bigmamma6946 2 жыл бұрын

You both are such a breath of fresh air. Absolutely beautiful, catching up with you both. You have had some delightful adventures. Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁.

@JourneytotheChateau 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕💕

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there Big Mamma. Thank you so very much. Always love to read your comments. We do have some adventures, you are right. All the best and a huge hug from us at Colombe. 😘🥰😘

@innergrandma7963 2 жыл бұрын

Blackberry syrup. BBQ sauce. Both are delicious. Have a harvest party! Make a signature chateau sangria with your fruit. Be blessed.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Love your comment. Yes to all. Hugs. 😘

@maxinepearce4909 2 жыл бұрын

Darn Ivy, strangles everything. I think a shredder would be an advantage in your garden.

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right. Hugs

@christiereasons4236 2 жыл бұрын

Can some blackberry pie filling in jars, sounds delicious 😋

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. 🥰😘🥰. Love it

@phyllischartrand1329 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday!

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lyndaking7519 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tour. Your grounds are tinder dry, thank goodness there is a bonfire ban. Lots of work for the future, good luck

@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lynda. Glad you enjoyed the tour. As in most parts of Europe and the US, it’s bone dry almost everywhere. Who’d in their right mind would burn during the summer anyways? Right! 🤪🤣 stay cool. Hugs from Colombe.