A Creative Adventure for Non-Artists! | Manor & Maker

We are thrilled that Kate Taylor & Angela Lane have joined us, and our chefs from Sel Hospitalité for a week of creative & French fun. Discovering local markets & fetes, and having that "Wow, I made that?!" moment.
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Sara, an IT professional & Stephen a graphic designer and artist are world-traveling Canadians who dreamt of moving to Europe, and France in particular. In 2020 they were working from home when Stephen turned to Sara and popped the question she was longing to hear, “What would have to be true for us to buy a chateau in France?” They searched online for months viewing hundreds of properties. They narrowed their search and toured some properties when they happened upon the one that captured our hearts, Château de Saint-Germain-des-Prés. A year later they made the move to France to start their new adventure in our beautiful Château. They created “Manor and Maker” to reflect the two sides of their adventure. One, to live as chateau owners with all the ups and downs and two, to pursue their passions as makers, creating art in all its forms. They will invite others to come together, united by their passions, to share in this adventure. We invite you to join us too, as we bring our dreams to life. Welcome to Manor & Maker.

[@friendlhi]

Wow - so much fun for Non-artists - feel to be included, thanks🌋

[@ManorandMaker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ruthblack3676]

We're all Artists whether we know it or not.

[@colleenlongardner2692]

What a charming event. Thanks for sharing.

[@ntakovacj3644]

Bravo All! Who wouldn't want to spend a week like this -- everything, food, art, market, history. And what a nice touch -- each artist speaking about their work and inspiration. It ties everything up beautifully!

[@lynnelanguedoc4049]

Wow a dream come true. Maybe some day I will join the group ❤️🇨🇦

[@ManorandMaker]

We had such fun! I hope you will join someday!

[@lynnelanguedoc4049]

@@ManorandMaker me too ❤️

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

What a wonderful event. Hope you repeat it in the future. The food looked delicious as well ❤❤❤❤Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@dianayavetz6286]

As a non artist this looks like so much fun. And your chefs look so happy and relaxed about making such beautiful creations. Nice that some art can be done outside

[@patrickjourneytothechateau8243]

I loved this vlog! Such fun to watch. Hugs from Colombe

[@ManorandMaker]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hugs back!

[@normamurray4450]

Wow, I have to say, I really feel that I was there with you all. This was fantastic!

[@mrs.e3909]

Loved seeing the silks! What fun! This is the type of event I would love to travel to France for.

[@ManorandMaker]

We've got a silk retreat coming in September.... :D

[@nancywhite4057]

Love your vlogs! Food looks yummy

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks Nancy! The cuisine was soooo good... just what you'd expect from chefs trained at Le Cordon Bleu!

[@srigging]

WHAT a marvelous week filled with talents - delicious foods & creative art in a perfect setting...what more could you ask for. ❤

[@ManorandMaker]

Thank you so much 😊

[@dianac52176]

What a creative oasis. As a non-artist, this looked a bit intimidating at first. What was created, however, looked amazing. Thanks for that.

[@3_3645]

Looks like a great event, hmmm some day and I like the casualness with a little flare. Just add a day or two to visit the area and brocantes I'd be happy

[@ManorandMaker]

Oooh, interesting. Kate & Angela & I were talking about a 10 day version....

[@LindaNichols-wf4lq]

Happy Canada Day! a day late better than never!

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks Linda!

[@AtlantaGarden]

Your newly decorated outside area was put to good use! It all looks fabulous 😍

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks so much! 😊 It was perfect for this event!

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Lovlies Thankyou for sharing HAPPY CANADA DAY 🐝🇨🇦

[@janetlangevin2664]

Hi from Brampton! Love the non artist workshop. I would absolutely do this, so much fun!

[@ManorandMaker]

Can't wait to meet you!

[@mariannewinkelman7255]

Loved the vlog, silks were my favourite. What a wonderful retreat

[@iamdawt]

Everything looked like so much fun, especially the papermaking and painting the silk scarves. The food must have been the icing on the cake.

[@ManorandMaker]

I see what you did there :) The silk scarves were great - wearable art!

[@lawrencebaker2318]

It looks like everyone had a truly lovely time! Thanks for taking us along!

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks for joining us!

[@lmaier5171]

Looks like great fun! The food is marvelous!

[@peterwhite9261]

Fabulous success. I am so happy for you. Everything looked well. ❤

[@bonniesteinke6624]

I cannot see a truffle without thinking of The Vinyl Café story about Dave and Morley’s son saving his money to buy a truffle only to discover that it was not chocolate.😳 In the end, the truffle is sliced and served over Kraft Dinner.

[@ManorandMaker]

Lol, that's funny - that would be quite a shock! And served over KD?! Oooh la la!

[@bonniesteinke6624]

@@ManorandMaker Yes, Stuart McLean was a national treasure 🇨🇦

[@jillbainbridge6747]

What a great idea for a gathering! Great group of ladies, teachers, chefs and hosts.

[@ManorandMaker]

Yes it was! We had such fun!

[@rolo4945]

❤️

[@donnadodman8865]

Lovely, just lovely! ❤

[@melissacoelho8413]

Oh that looked like it was so much fun, all the different art projects, loved that. The food, I think I’m still drooling, perfect delicacies wrapped in perfection. The bonfire was beautiful, I will say, I probably would have had water hoses out there just to be on the safe side lol😂 Thank you for sharing with us this phone was so much fun to watch.

[@ManorandMaker]

Oh, the town does take care of the fire safety. But yes, we had the hose on hand!

[@melissacoelho8413]

@@ManorandMaker it was amazing ❤️

[@LindaNichols-wf4lq]

so a truffle is 13:36 morffed mushroom Wow Kuul

[@ManorandMaker]

It is a type of fungus as far as I know, but I"m not a botanist or shroom-ologist!

[@jammasterjay4298]

What a beautiful table setting

[@juneparham576]

What fun! Great food, artists to lead and a wonderful setting.

[@zurastewart6375]

Worksop looked really fun with many creations coming out of it. Chef creations were fab and I spied a Jayhawk?!? Loved that is also included a local event, how fun! Cheers from kansas

[@ManorandMaker]

I had to look up Jayhawk...

[@nlstevens1]

I am the same with yarn. I love all colors & prefer thin yarn. Can always use more LOL

[@lindagage7315]

Looks like alot of fun! Well done

[@CathyMiller0711]

This looks fantastic and beautiful and fun! The shots of the bon fire were mesmerizing. The "non" artists created such pretty things and the food! Oh my, how beautiful!

[@ManorandMaker]

Right? We are so thrilled with how their creativity came through!

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

It looks wonderful! I was very interested in your storytelling workshop, having been deeply involved in storytelling decades ago and I so loved it. I hope to attend next year when I’m fully recovered from my health issues. I hope, of course, you repeat it. ❤

[@ManorandMaker]

We would love to! Both Maria and ourselves are in for next year!

[@user-vc9ei1gv9o]

Looked fun and delicious

[@shannonphillips9344]

Your "non artists" did some fabulous work!! Particularly the silk. It was so fantastic to get a glimpse into your retreats...and the food!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@ManorandMaker]

Definitely artists now!

[@jonimarchese7655]

Bonjour Sara and Steve, this was so much fun to watch. My kind of workshop, I have no talents. Thanks Angela and Kate, for showing us anything is possible. Valerie and Megan, you did a tremendous job on the food. Thank you for sharing your workshop with us. Love from N.Y.

[@ManorandMaker]

It really is possible!

[@patriciafoley1494]

Yanis your amazing

[@hollykeller1545]

Fun episode ❣️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@katherinegeddie7687]

All I can say is, wow, what fun!

[@judybraunbeck7893]

What an awesome event!

[@ManorandMaker]

So much fun!

[@user-yx4yh9xf9v]

Absolutely LOVE the new video format! PERFECTION✅✅✅ Music fabulous too!

[@ManorandMaker]

Thank you!

[@dyannedevito722]

What a great event and the food 😊

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks for visiting!

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

What an exciting workshop!

[@pamelahaskell809]

Looks like a fun retreat.

[@ManorandMaker]

Absolutely was!

[@user-bd7mm1pc8o]

That was a fabulous workshop!❤ The participants were not lacking in talent either...😊

[@ManorandMaker]

Right? Such beautiful things created!

[@jillmjohnson4606]

That looked like it was so much fun!! Wonderful art, food and touring!

[@ManorandMaker]

It really is!

[@beaniecat1980]

The food looked delicious! You have found some great chefs! What a fun time. That fire would terrify me. I know that you said last year the percussions they take, but fire really scares me.

[@ManorandMaker]

Keeps us lively!

[@CountryLady1752]

Looks like a blast✨

[@ManorandMaker]

It was!

[@joyabell4420]

Looks like great fun. At least this year the ground is a little wetter for the bonfire, I hope Sara you were not too worried.

[@ManorandMaker]

Less worried than last year, thanks to all the rain we've had...

[@penihavir1777]

A lovely event, and love the video editing too. 🙂♥️

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks so much! 😊 Trying to find a way to share the event, while respecting the privacy while guests are creating!

[@darquisekrysciak8732]

🥰🇨🇦

[@lindamounts2193]

I am assuming the attendees stayed at the chateau? Maybe not but if so, I would have liked to have seen their rooms.

[@nelks1284]

I loved the painting on silk!

[@ManorandMaker]

The scarves the guests created were sooooo beautiful!

[@Kitty_cat2001]

Great event & food. Just wondering why you don’t engage French chefs, to keep it more local?

[@ManorandMaker]

Our chefs are trained at Le Cordon Bleu so in traditional French cuisine but bring a world of flavors to their dishes.

[@drusabs]

living in Kansas never tasted a fresh truffle of any kind just truffle flavored

[@ManorandMaker]

I hope you'll get to some day!

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

50.00 USA for Black Truffles

[@ManorandMaker]

For how much?