Exploring the Mystery: What's Behind the Blocked Wall in the Original Garden Staircase?

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Escape To The Dream, Restoring The Château.

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Bonjour à tous, its back to work in the walled garden and creating the breathtaking landscape design, but while working on the garden Ash takes a look at one of the unsolved mysteries and what is behide the wall under the staircase?
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@user-xh1ie9pd3z 28 күн бұрын

I think you should have a statute of your mother carved and put on a plinth in the middle of the garden she is such a source of strength and help it would be a great compliment to her .

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 🥰

@helenf9650 28 күн бұрын

She’s definitely the Goddess of Great Work!!

@charisoutofTexas 28 күн бұрын

Great idea!

@jeannewheeldon6796 28 күн бұрын

The very best idea Tracy it should be.

@BLAZERSEAMS 28 күн бұрын

I agree - a life-size statue of Demolition Mam with both hands gripping a 7lb sledge hammer and various power tools sticking out of a tool belt.....

@tricial4330 28 күн бұрын

I think a beautiful covered gazebo structure, for having tea/drinks/meals out there in that center spot would be fantastic and a usable space for outdoor dining, star gazing etc.

@marydesrosiers9271 28 күн бұрын

Totally agree!

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Tricia 🥰

@iu.5146 28 күн бұрын

Maybe something like they put in the walled garden of Château La Lande.

@dalesmithson5454 28 күн бұрын

That was my thought too!

@JuSutton 28 күн бұрын

@@iu.5146 Please no - the one at La Lande makes it look like a cheap garden centre

@shelair52 28 күн бұрын

As a Landscape Architect I can state that I have not seen so called professionals do as well and with so much enthusiasm. You all deserve medals, well done. If I were well I would certainly volunteer. I certainly agree with a lot of the other comments a statue would be a wonderful idea for the centre circle.

@juliawatson8874 28 күн бұрын

for the middle circle, how about some curved benches where people can sit to enjoy the garden & chat

@hitiming 28 күн бұрын

That was what I was going to suggest

@barbaraobrien3522 28 күн бұрын

LANDSCAPER, 30 YRS. 1654 HOUSE AND GARDEN, YOU MADE ME CEY, WHAT A GREAT EFFORT. GOOD ON YOU. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

@candyland2666 28 күн бұрын

Patrick looking over the wall is too much. I love that dog.

@iu.5146 28 күн бұрын

I absolutely love the overhead shot at 20:40 minutes. The property is really starting to look like a Grand Estate, beautifully laid out. From the drone shot one gets an idea how big the estate truly is. So much thought has gone into the layout. Everything connects and flows so well.

@terrigray6044 28 күн бұрын

A gazebo would be lovely in the center circle.

@tinashockley2782 28 күн бұрын

My suggestion is to leave the center empty with benches around, a place to rest and enjoy the garden with others.

@karenbradley8851 26 күн бұрын

Always love hearing Ash narrate the progress at the chateau. For people who were not chateau restorers in the past. You 3 are doing such a fantastic job.

@Iam_lamb 28 күн бұрын

Patrick is such a great help with the digging…..his breed is bred to hunt badgers❤️

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Haha. He loves it 🥰🥰

@user-yr4vy6wi4r 28 күн бұрын

I like fountains. I just don’t think you can have too many and your garden is huge. I like the idea of the circle benches as well around the fountain to enjoy the garden. It should be something grand as it’s the center and should make a statement. I also like the Gazebo idea. Whatever you choose make it a statement piece.

@tracylyon-woerner8189 28 күн бұрын

Patrick living his best life 🥰. Border looks amazing from the drone shot

@ValCanada-od2if 17 сағат бұрын

You guys should do live videos for all of your subscribers to appreciate in real time the actual amount of work involved with transporting and installing all of those cement edges! You all are so courageous and strong! 💪🏼 Especially Tracy, it shows those are quite heavy 😢

@GG100ghp 28 күн бұрын

I love seeing the animals “helping”, it’s truly delightful. I shouldn’t have a favourite, but Patrick is beyond adorable.

@Sassafras30 27 күн бұрын

This is your Camelot. Peace, serenity, beauty and love. What a glorious place. May you all have a long life in excellent health to enjoy this little piece of heaven.

@tamirawiebe7155 28 күн бұрын

I think a lovely raised pond with water lilies and koi swimming about. Water feature, but not another fountain.

@rutroh9647 28 күн бұрын

Center of Garden...Resurrect the sun dial or a round metal pergola for roses or wisteria ...

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🥰

@JuSutton 28 күн бұрын

Definitely a sun dial, pergola very passé

@christinemarshall7217 28 күн бұрын

Pergola would look in keeping. Xxx

@ChristineKelly1000 26 күн бұрын

@@christinemarshall7217plus it would give a shaded area for people to sit and would look fabulous for wedding photos. Beautiful AND practical.😊❤

@melaniegardner7317 28 күн бұрын

You all are the TREASURE! ❤

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

You are so kind 🥰🥰

@samanthagothard9891 28 күн бұрын

I love that the chickens are always helping

@johnbruce-el8ld 28 күн бұрын

You three are such hard working people, I am glad that progress is your reward. My feeling about the center of the garden is that every garden needs a water feature.. Similiar to Stephanie placing the fountain in the court yard of LaLande. It goes without sying that everyone wishes you well .

@evakinney3152 28 күн бұрын

Definitely a beautiful fountain. The sound of the water has a calming effect, drowns out unpleasant noises from your neighbors, helps purify the air, encourages wildlife, cools the air during the heat of the summer and is beautiful in the garden. Gardens should not only be beautiful but use ALL your senses. I love to walk through a garden touching the different textures, smelling the scents and hearing the water, animals and wind stir the leaves.

@annkraft7849 28 күн бұрын

Yes, Ash… it is without words, what you guys have accomplished 🎊 🎉👏👏❤️🥰 So wonderful to watch it all come together 👏👏❤️you all schuld all have a prize 🏆… Love it all🥰❤️🙏

@siameseire 28 күн бұрын

what a walking-saver to store garden tools, blankets, etc. under the stairs.

@ellenmadsen7308 28 күн бұрын

Absolutely love watching you make this garden. Also loved the image of Patrick’s little face peering from above as you explored the tunnel.

@maggieflatt9686 28 күн бұрын

This garden will be stunning! Perfect for a chateau. A gazebo in the center would be lovely.

@kristinireland-doll6562 28 күн бұрын

It is remarkable achievement you all have accomplished with the walled garden. You all should be so proud. Beautiful, looking forward to seeing the plantings.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 🥰

@mary-janelockwood6995 28 күн бұрын

Curved benches definitely, to enjoy the garden

@suzannestubbins 28 күн бұрын

Store garden tools, hoses and accessories related to garden work, would be great too store under the stairs, closer too the garden😊

@dorothy2770 28 күн бұрын

I also think a large gazebo with benches and a little table would be lovely!!

@paulbombardier8722 28 күн бұрын

Must be nice to finally be able to get outside and work on the walled garden! After so many months inside…fresh air is always nice. The drone shots showing the garden and the progress made with the edging, etc., is unbelievable!! Makes me appreciate all the more the botanical Gardens that I’ve seen. You folks are a marvel.

@johnchang7725 28 күн бұрын

Yes, more history and mysteries please! It would be great to have a compiled history and plans of the chateau and chateau grounds for your lucky guests to read so they can more easily explore and admire the different aspects of the place while spending their time at the chateau.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks John 🥰

@happydays310 28 күн бұрын

The garden is truly taking shape and starting to look beautiful by the day...

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 🥰

@desirepflugbeil8986 28 күн бұрын

No wonder all 4 of you (as well as Rob) and Stuart and Patrick are my favourites. Such kindness.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Desire 🥰🥰

@candyland2666 26 күн бұрын

I agree. I love Patrick and Stuart too. I tell my son I'm watching my favorites.

@robbiemoriarty7499 28 күн бұрын

Building the ledges and irrigation system will be the structure/ foundation of this garden. The backbreaking work will reap so many benefits later. This garden is going to be spectacular!!!!

@Clair.e 28 күн бұрын

A seating area of some type would be a great feature and usable for guests

@yasha.hartberg 28 күн бұрын

Here me out, a colossal statue of Patrick for the middle of the garden!

@user-fc2hb3de2w 28 күн бұрын

A large statue and benches in the middle circle sound very nice.

@TheBlueMoo 28 күн бұрын

I vote for fountain, gazebo or pond for the circle in the garden. But the gazebo idea might be nice so people could have a covered area to spend time in the garden without being directly out in the sun.

@brettkruempel244 28 күн бұрын

I think a large planter-urn would look nice at the center or a large statue on a pedestal. Everything is looking fantastic. Much credit goes to Ash for all his hard and painstaking work. The accuracy of those curves is remarkable.

@AuntieDeb71 28 күн бұрын

You're absolutely crushing it in that garden - it's going to be stunning, I know what incredibly hard work it is to heft and install that kind of edging just for a small suburban yard - the amount you're hauling, lifting and laying down is just unbelievable. If I were ever able to visit that garden, I think the central circle would be a great spot for a screened pergola to sit under some shade and enjoy a 360 view of the garden.

@kathyrose9608 28 күн бұрын

The garden is looking amazing. I can see in my mind where this is going. Everything is well planned as usual. The whole family was outside today digging away, Tracy, Terry, Ash, Patrick, Sasha.. and the chickens. ❤😊

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@brittawrolson5936 28 күн бұрын

Sasha is looking tired. Of course, Tracy has a warm blanket as well as a snug jumper for her🥰❤️

@vickisasso543 28 күн бұрын

Maybe leave that middle section vacant for a brief time...putting in the plants and 2 fountains...then you will see how all of it looks and no doubt some wonderful idea will spring forth as to what should be in the middle. Your guests will spend time out there.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Vicki 🥰🥰

@marthaizaguirre6363 28 күн бұрын

"Better get Shifty on!" As an (American) ESOL teacher, I love idiomatic expressions! Just another reason to watch your fab channel! 🤩🤩🤩

@EthanLomas 27 күн бұрын

Yes I noticed that but I think he said, “better get a shifty on” I love some of the phrases Terry uses. Some of the tenses and other variations go back centuries. It’s so cool to hear 😊

@paulinemarks6207 28 күн бұрын

I would have been so nackered after moving those edgers ! Your mom is the best trooper ever!❤❤❤

@suzannepolder3929 28 күн бұрын

Ash, you are in your element. Your joy makes me smile.

@janjeffrey5679 28 күн бұрын

Brilliant watch. What a shame there's no pot of gold under the stairs though. I'm loving watching the garden take shape. My back aches just watching!! Take care all. Jan xx👍❤️

@sailingwhitsundays5672 28 күн бұрын

The workload in this garden is phenomenal, a credit to you all, a mammoth task, very much appreciate the job you’ve taken on there.

@chrislarsen2684 27 күн бұрын

I agree - I think a beautiful sculpture or statue in the middle would be lovely!

@charmees6637 28 күн бұрын

This is the first time I’ve seen the start of a Chateau formal garden and it’s going to be amazing. All possibilities, a statute, curved seating, a gazebo and so on and so forth. It’ll be amazing no matter what you guys do ❤

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

@elisenelson3631 28 күн бұрын

The edging on the rest of the walled garden is really taking shape. Terry, Ash, and Tracy good work. I can't wait to see the plants go in.

@attilladacook3405 28 күн бұрын

The Centre of the garden definitely needs a tall three tiered slow dripping fountain surrounded by Boston ferns.

@isabellegauci5264 28 күн бұрын

Such a hard working family. Mum is brilliant at tackling every project with ease. All so creative. The walled garden will look beautiful. Can't wait to see it mature in years to come.

@GRB0517 28 күн бұрын

I think you should have a statue of ANTHEIA - The Goddess of gardens, flowers, swamps, and marshes.

@kimharris9620 28 күн бұрын

Maybe put a seat either side, somewhere to sit in the middle of the garden, to contemplate, to read, to admire:))

@deirdrecerasa3932 28 күн бұрын

The garden is going to be magnificent! Tracy, Ash and Patrick, you are so passionate about Lalacelle. Everything you do adds to her beauty and pride of place. ❤

@carladejonge4951 28 күн бұрын

You guys are amazing! You are right, Ash! I could not imagine how far you have come in a years time! You are an amazing Family!❤❤

@BabyB1956 28 күн бұрын

I bet you never want to see another edging block for a long while when this is finished. Looking fabulous as we knew it would. Semi circle stone seats would be nice in the centre.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@sandraberry612 28 күн бұрын

Hi everyone,Oh my goodness, you’re all working so hard , the garden beds are looking absolutely amazing ! I don’t know, how Tracy keeps up with you guys, shes worth her weight in gold ! Tack care lots of love 🥰💕

@patreynolds1781 28 күн бұрын

It is looks so good. The steps looks amazing as well. They cleaned up so good. I got very tired just watching you move all those bricks. I bet you were feeling sore after that job. The garden is looking great. Ash is doing a great job putting down all the bricks. But as you said, it takes a team effort and you all make a great Team.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

@AtlantaGarden 28 күн бұрын

My back hurts just watching you!! Such hard workers. As for the center piece for the garden, you'll know it when you see it. Just keep an eye out. Gorgeous camera work at the beginning of the video, BTW ❤

@delightfuldesignsbydenise9710 28 күн бұрын

I’d leave the walls aged & enjoy the fresh stairs. I hope you’ll go to Chelsey Flower Show or Paris Flea Market for inspiration for the center of garden. I see a salvaged metal gazebo w/Roses🌹 I think Weinie dog loves Spring as much as Ash!! -SE Texas❤

@chrissyfrancis8952 28 күн бұрын

Soon as I saw that opening, I thought it was a storage area for garden tools. It’s in a handy spot to store those things.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 🥰

@michaeloram 28 күн бұрын

No, definitely a biggish fountain. After all that is you're formal garden. Must be grandiosa

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 🥰

@gyllian2611 28 күн бұрын

I think someone's already mentioned this but I think it would be nice to have a small round gazebo/pergola in the center of the garden....maybe with a couple of seats/benches there so people could sit and enjoy the garden when the flowers are all in bloom.

@user-rw1bk2is4f 26 күн бұрын

Curved bench would be a wonderful idea and you can sit and enjoy the garden, the flowers and birds - that would make a lovely addition ❤️

@hungrygrl333 28 күн бұрын

It would be fun to have a pond in the garden. You could have water plants and gold fish. A gazebo in the middle would be nice as well.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

@courtyard1972 28 күн бұрын

The staircase looks amazing now it has been cleaned. I really think you should do the walls as well, it will make a huge difference.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

No we don’t want that 🥰

@noreenen2347 28 күн бұрын

please dont. while the steps need to be done for safety the walls with little plants growing are so beautiful and add to the history.

@sandraford3788 28 күн бұрын

They said last time they were leaving the wall and planting hanging plants from the top and climbers at the bottom

@candyland2666 28 күн бұрын

I agree

@amysimpson646 28 күн бұрын

It could destroy the wall. The granite stairs are much harder than the stacked stone. It could be a disaster.

@scarter8137 27 күн бұрын

Too funny! Patrick was like you go first I’ll stay on the steps 🤣 Garden is coming along nicely good job y’all!

@martinjames3950 28 күн бұрын

Ash is doing a fantastic job with the edging a gazebo in the centre so you sit and take in what you have done

@siameseire 28 күн бұрын

I'm incredibly impressed with the straight and curved border walls! They are Bogglingly well done.

@kerrylynnparsons7879 28 күн бұрын

A large stone statue??? 🥰🎶❤️❤️❤️🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🏰🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

@michellewilliamson449 28 күн бұрын

I love when you guys explore! So much fun to watch! The walled garden is looking fabulous and Ash seems he is in his ' happy place ' there, lol! I wish you would have found a treasure because with all you hard work you deserve it more than anyone.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@mariabremner7013 28 күн бұрын

I have to wonder, that if Ash drilled the hole higher up in the wall, they may well have found a cavity.. It is also a plausible theory of it just being a storage area, used for that lower field, seeing as there is that water feature on the other side of the staircase. Ground imaging equipment may help with looking for anomalies, and inviting archeologists to test your site, may be an avenue worth pursuing in the future. The history of the whole area would surely turn up many ancient artifacts. I love watching everyone working so tirelessly to bring this lovely property alive and still be enjoying the place so many years from first seeing it. My garden is 6" of grey hydrophobic sandy soil, ontop of clay. A shovel wont do anything, a pinchbar is the only, slow wat to dig a hole. Got to love gardening.😊 With love, everything is possible. In Australia, it's very tricking gardening with huge gumtrees making a mess 24/7, but they bring happiness with every season, especially with the wildlife that live around our neighborhood.

@benitacope7797 26 күн бұрын

I love the way Patrick helps you dig.

@maggiemaloney8599 28 күн бұрын

I am absolutely gob smacked! The garden is going to be magnificent. An award winner. You just never cease to amaze me. Love to you all for being so inspiring.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Maggie 🥰

@deirdregahansuttle5698 28 күн бұрын

my son is Autistic so would be great to have a sensory garden somewhere in your new garden plan. With scented plants, water features, rough and smoth statues, quite areas. That's aot but even on of these woukd be great for your visitors with disabilities. IRELAND

@sheilaheslin2835 28 күн бұрын

A fountain sounds amazing but what ever you decide will be perfect

@sylviamaynard211 27 күн бұрын

A gazebo to be out of the sun while enjoying the garden.

@albertpeckham8708 27 күн бұрын

The walled garden will be nothing short of spectacular!

@paulinelogan1400 28 күн бұрын

I don't think you would have got so much done if it wasn't for the chickens and Patrick helping out lol ❤

@caropapa 28 күн бұрын

Good morning Tracy, Terry and Ash, watching how you work as a great team i have to say your work ethic would put the young ones to shame, it`s so refreshing to see how you are making the garden and chateau projects come alive. Thank you for sharing your journey with us it`s all so exciting..

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

@theSeaHag 19 күн бұрын

Under the stairs would be a sweet little spot for a “secret garden” for the children. One day in the future. 😉

@paulinecalvert8476 28 күн бұрын

A sundial would make a great centrepiece , without distracting from the ornate design and planting.

@jeanetterule5420 28 күн бұрын

🏆🎆🏆🎆🏆🎆🏆🎆🏆🎆🏆🎆You all work so hard. But you have something others don’t: you have love and you can see it in everything you do. Sending lots of love from me in the USA. Thank you for the inspiration.

@grandestates1014 28 күн бұрын

Restoring the original sundial would look great in the center of the garden.

@EthanLomas 27 күн бұрын

Great idea as they would not detract from the focal point of the house 👍

@jangriffiths8013 28 күн бұрын

Wow! The amount of work accomplished is incredible! The drone shots are wonderful!

@penelopefp 28 күн бұрын

I don't have much of a bucket list, I'm a simple person. But visiting you at the chateau is on my list!!

@cindyconlisk1062 26 күн бұрын

For not being a landscape gardener you are doing a beautiful job!! It is going to look fantastic .

@rose101dw 28 күн бұрын

That is hilarious, whatever you two are up to, Patrick is right in the thick of it۰

@dianalyman5950 28 күн бұрын

Hi Ashe, some have made a great suggestion of a statue of Tracy with curved benches, I love the idea but make a topiary statue of a woman with her spade and shading her eyes from the sun as we have seen Tracy do so often. I'm sure you would have fun with it, maybe some small pups helping her dig. 😁🤞. 🤗❤️🌈🙏🕊️

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Diana 🥰🥰

@Redbuzzcut 28 күн бұрын

It is absolutely amazing to see the sculpted garden plots take shape. You guys are doing an incredible landscaping job by yourselves, admirable and inspirational! Thanks again for sharing your journey - Cheers!

@jjhorine 28 күн бұрын

Love seeing Patrick at work!

@yolandacrittenden7279 28 күн бұрын

Love this channel. Bringing this place back to life is awesome to see.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! 🥰🥰

@marypaddey4625 27 күн бұрын

That cubby hole under the stone steps would be an ideal store for watering cans and hand garden tools.

@autodidactin 28 күн бұрын

A lovely sundial might be a good central ornament. Just want to tell you the treasure of LaLacelle is not a hidden one, Tracy, Terry and Ash: you are the chateau’s Treasure.

@BreathOfLoveInFlorid 28 күн бұрын

The aerial shots are magnificent! We can really see the progress you’ve made. It’s going to be incredible!! GREAT JOB 👏

@monicariske 27 күн бұрын

Don't mine me... I'm just over here chanting, "treasure, treasure, treasure..." ❤darn!!! But a new place to explore was fun! The gardens are just amazing!

@annmcgranaghan2131 28 күн бұрын

No idea the size of the middle circle but I suggest a large stone flower pot in the centre and two curved stone benches to mimic the circle edge. A lovely restfull place to sit and enjoy the beauty of the garden. The stone will not require maintenance and the pot can be filled with plants of choice and seasons.

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Ann 🥰

@user-ii5oo1im3c 28 күн бұрын

Three suggestions ... 1) raised cement statue of child with basket of flowers. 2) a large urn planted with annuals. 3) a round stone seat. So exciting! Colorado Cherri

@chateaudelalacelle 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 🥰

@amayastrata4629 28 күн бұрын

Response 1. Oh dear! 2. Not bad. 3. The best.

@JuSutton 28 күн бұрын

Definitly option 2 - large urn.

@kathywillis7459 26 күн бұрын

The garden is looking amazing! Soon it will look spectacular! I can only imagine that the three of you must collapse into bed each night with as hard as you work. Rest well!❤️