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[@MDR-e4t]

May I suggest a "tea room" type for the kids area. This way it avoids craziness at your tea room and gives the kids a fun eating area of their own. All the best from 🇨🇦

[@gingersutton8240]

Yes, do throw in a tea room for the kiddies. That would be such a big effort w laws to be followed for food. But that is a good point. Drinks maybe& bagged snacks! It’s a thought especially w 100s in a day as your hoping for. GOOD LUCK!!

[@alexk7973]

Or maybe have a picknick spot and sell pre-packages „playground hampers“ at the existing store. People could chose which playground to sit down at or even bring some snacks of their own (maybe not so financially beneficial for the estate shop, but if it encourages families to come and spend the day in the grounds, they will be spending money at other places or tell friends etc)

[@alexk7973]

there could be something like a return-fee for the hampers, where people would pay a small deposit and get it back when they return the hamper. That would make it possible to use more environmentally friendly reusable packaging, which would be fitting for a place that has started a rewilding project and also a little classier than paper plates and plastic wrap. Also you would avoid a lot of littering that might otherwise occur around the grounds. And help encourage responsibility within the children using the area.

[@marylewis4257]

Great idea!

[@janmitchell641]

Great idea!🇨🇦

[@AMJDG]

Sand boxes are great as long as you can keep the cats out of them. - cover them when not in use - otherwise they can turn into giant litter boxes full of unpleasant "surprises". Learned that the hard way. I hope you do not have that problem...

[@thomasjackson1317]

At the College of Architecture, Planning & Design // Kansas State University, we find all of these videos fantastic. YES they are funny but also educational for the emerging architects, landscape architects and planners! A perfect blend of history, community, passion, failure and successes that is 100% relatable.

[@tinamenon1593]

I'm just picturing Julie running down a Dorset beach with a "Visit Mapperton" Cape trailing behind her 😅😅 "Is it a bird? is it a plane? No its the SuperViscountess of Mapperton!"

[@rolo4945]

😂😂😂

[@bernadettevanderploeg9551]

Julie is a true workhorse, she tackles everything with gusto❤🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@janinepeckham9925]

I’m thinking maybe a dedicated staff member to go after every grant imaginable offered by the UK government for restoration $$$. Also, I’m thinking a “Come Visit Mapperton” advertising campaign is in order. Advertise the estate and gardens with the glossy drone picture used in your Mapperton Live videos. Advertising in Home and Garden magazines as well as other high end magazines or periodicals such as Gourmet magazine or Bridal magazines would draw visitors. Get the word out in London too. Maybe a 30 second TV ad would raise your estate profile beyond Dorset.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

I have totally fallen in love with you two, the Mapperton crew, and Mapperton! These new projects are so exciting and worthwhile. YES, they will absolutely benefit the entire estate. God willing, I AM coming to visit. I've been to England a number of times, but without knowing about you; however, no future visits again WITHOUT coming to Mapperton ❤️🙏🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@TK-kb6yu]

This is so exciting. I love the new play areas for the children! Just a suggestion, if possible, a water pump would be a neat feature as well. Our kindergarten has one and it's a highlight. We live close to a castle which is now a museum. They offer different themed birthday parties for children, such as create your own family crest, or a mystery scavenger hunt, etc... Good luck with all your endeavours!🍀

[@mariadange06]

Super re the Re-wilding... Suggestion: a live camera set up on the Beavers ?? Mick's children's adventure ground is a super addition 🤸🏻‍♀️

[@childless-gato-lady]

Have you thought of working with a university to study your rewildling efforts? You can look up university rewildling studies to find all sorts of professors studying efforts like engineering for example. Many university engineering schools have their students do capstone projects so that would be a great way to get help from students and professors as well as publicity. Additionally, (IDK how it works there) but in the U.S., when researchers get grants they have to do some K-12 educational project. Working with these professors and local schools would also get some publicity for you.

[@janinepeckham9925]

Your video at the local beach eating fish and chips and drinking beer by the sea was my favorite video to date. Hope to see more of that. What’s happening with Keeper’s Cottage? The extra bathroom off the bedroom? New curtains for other rooms in the house? Fixing up the Orangery columns? Please share more!

[@debbiewood7718]

An idea that popped into my head is a live camera where people at the beach who are having bad weather can see what is happening at Mapperton and choose to come see you.

[@Holidaygal]

Agree one that doesn’t get to close to see people’s faces more like a camera on a cruise ship

[@Holidaygal]

American ingenuity at work. Love the couple both Julie and Luke are brilliant presenters.

[@OzzieJayne]

Love, love, love the kids areas, they will have a marvelous time! Are you able to partner with a seed company to possibly give wildflower seed packets to each child who visits? Can't wait for your rewilding channel 💚

[@pal7252]

Yes yes yes yes yes! When I was in Dorset and doing a little sightseeing before coming to visit Mapperton, nobody knew who you were. I told them immediately to get online or KZbin whatever it takes because they were missing out on a fantastic location. At the places that I was at, nobody had fliers or brochures about Mapperton. Some of the places that I visited were pubs B and B's Hotels and tour offices which they all had racks of other brochures of other locations to go visit but nothing of Mapperton. Need to spread the word. 😊

[@Rickbla]

Where did Stephen and Claire go? I hope they are happy and doing well.

[@margaretring3120]

Love the rewilding. Hard work but so rewarding. Well done Mapperton. 👏👏💜💜

[@lanajackson3730]

I don’t know how you keep everything going! You two are adorable together. All the best to you and yours 👍🏻💕🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@marciadarby3]

I look forward to hearing the latest about goings on at Mapperton from the estate to Julie’s research on Alberta. 💖

[@deeash9955]

Luke's hair looks great love you guys your so positive

[@Dogwalkingmom22]

End of May..? It’s 9 June! You guys have done a fantastic job over the last 18 months! It’s been fun to watch! Can you consider to include possible ghost stories from some of the properties you visit. Cheers!

[@kaseydetrick1371]

I wish the videos were longer! Past videos used to be around 30 mins which is a great length but the last few videos have only been 15 mins!!! I like Mapperton Live so much I want more!

[@ΑντωνηςΜανωλαγκας]

I love all the animals,they bring peace and love to your beautiful home

[@alixstubbs5949]

Love the animals, be nice to see that they all happy in their new homes 😀 x

[@thekchencholingsyracuse7146]

I really love your show!

[@natashabettis465]

It's wonderful seeing so many exciting things underway at Mapperton!❤

[@daniadejonghe4980]

your water play is just BRILLIANT!

[@longwaytotipperary]

You are both just fabulous!

[@nativetexson]

I admire you guys for all you're doing to have a full family experience at Mapperton. I don't have kids, but I do have nieces and nephews.

[@aliceladiv7387]

Julie, I envy your energy! 👍👍

[@celticlass8573]

I'm VERY excited to hear much more about the re-wilding project! I find it absolutely fascinating.

[@a.urbanchuk513]

Julie, you never run away from a hard day's work. You are always up for whatever comes your way. Congratulations Hope your husband knows how lucky he is.

[@boopsie9g3k]

Julie's enthusiasm is infectious!

[@zehratyabji6988]

Can’t wait to see a newly renovated Mapperton in August. Very Excited indeed!! ❤

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

What a brilliant idea!!! My best to all of you working on this project; especially to both of you! What a wonderful addition!! I love your show and seeing the estate grow!! :)

[@christmasczar]

Finding something to do with kids on a rainy day would be good for beach goers. Could you have a movie or other indoor kids activity for the rainy days?

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hi Julie and Luke, so much is happening at Mapperton, who wouldn't want to come. Julie, I know your brilliant mind will get all those thousands of people to Mapperton. I bet you set a record for this season, even with the crappy weather. You two are such a joy and funny, you make any bad day brighter, thanks for being you. Love from N.Y.

[@katiem6773]

Great idea. Good to see so much happening at Mapperton. I love seeing the changes and how you run your home and business.

[@klezmersue]

Thank you again! Cheers my heart to hear of all the news. Someday I will visit! :) Looking forward to June 17 Cooking with Alberta's Recipes! Yay!

[@lyndarichardson4744]

Very interesting video, & I can't wait to see all the historic houses !

[@smallmoments957]

When Luke mentioned Julie running down the beach with a banner it made me think of kites on the beach, which are done here in CA. Maybe put some Mapperton advertisements on the kites and give them out at the beach. Also, hosting kiting events at Mapperton during the windy season would be fun and a great fundraiser. You have the perfect land to fly kites in areas where there are no electrical lines for kites to get caught up on.

[@marylewis4257]

Everything sounds wonderful!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Good luck and best wishes on all the new projects ❤❤❤❤

[@katsnow9256]

We love watching both your channels!! Just lots of fun and opening a wonderful world of English history! So awesome!

[@CaribouOrange]

Re-wilding and historical houses on the sister channel? Seems lovely! 🖤

[@dawns4641]

Hi Julie, I’m a fellow American, a suggestion in raising funds. Rent one or a few of your spare rooms, it would be fun for fans to enjoy the castle. I could see myself waking up with tea in hand strolling through the gardens.

[@bookmouse2719]

A costume ball? Country dancing lessons? 😀

[@kathyevans2968]

I’ve always wanted to go to visit Mapperton for myself.. but having worked with children and some of my own, what an imaginative experience for children too!

[@iauk1122]

As many childrens areas and activities as possible will bring families from near and far!

[@wanderawaywithsirikay3522]

Julie, you are such a bundle of good ideas and motivation. Mapperton and the family are lucky to have you part of it. I feel like you infuse so much American go-get-em energy. Brilliant. Well done

[@alwineweerdesteijn2195]

Hearing Luke talking about the pigs. Reminded me of Colonel Bantry in a miss Marple. Who went to his pigs (one of them was called Lucinda) when he was troubled 😊

[@tammygolden9022]

What an amazing kids’ area! You two are adorable. Hoping for a wonderful summer season for ya’ll 💪🏼🤞🏼

[@femaleprofessionaldriver7650]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’m in Texas but I’ll put Mapperton on my bucket list. Maybe I can come see y’all next spring for the festivities u mention at 14:44!!

[@risalangdon9883]

Work never ends!!! My parents always said and taught us kids, that there will be plenty of time and opportunity to rest when we're dead! Ha! True motto of rural life! And we lived and grew up, about an hour and a half to two hours outside of Chicago, between the corn fields and the bean fields. Lol.

[@candyboyer]

Hi Julie & Luke, I've been away from KZbin for a few weeks because my mom passed away 💔 suddenly on May 25. Just now trying to catch up on my favorite channels. Was wondering about an update on the two beautiful eagles (or whatever birds they are, sorry my brain is still not fully functioning) and what is the timeframe for having them remounted on the columns?

[@doreenknudson2098]

Have a blessed day

[@charmainejfritz]

cant wait to see the historic houses on american viscountess!! love the rewilding project and especially the pigs!! mick has done a fabulous job of the childrens play areas, hope it brings in the hoards!!

[@jampuppy]

Not only is your place spectacular to look at, and filled with fascinating history and rich cultural artefacts, but you two and your parents have such wonderful energy. Would love to visit! 🤞🤞🤞

[@aliceladiv7387]

Great job, you two. Love the videos !❤❤❤❤

[@NailahRoberts]

You two are amazing! The kids area needs a "tuck shop" x

[@diannehardwick950]

You are doing so well. The kids’ area is imaginative and educational. I love the beavers and other wildlife you are introducing. It’s a lot of hard work, i know but in retrospect you are going to feel so pleased and the house and gardens look magnificent.

[@Iseeyou317]

I was just curious if you have family in America and if so how often do you visit. Does your husband come, the kids? Do you have any videos of your life or roots and travel in America

[@gingersutton8240]

Dear God, I’m tired just listening to you. Best wishes on all your endeavors. You are both so creative!

[@iauk1122]

Play area looks so good, a great place for young kids on a nice day.

[@tabitha4135]

The animals have beautiful 😻

[@clove4240]

So excited visiting England this summer, definitely coming to Maperton have been following you guys since the channel started. Currently living in San Diego California.

[@joseeallyn9950]

Surely memories of "Brideshead " !

[@esmithburns]

Thank you for the focus on the re-wilding projects. I can’t wait so see those. What great activities for the kids and families Mick and crew have developed. Fun and educational 👍. Looking forward to the new content over at AV. You all are amazing 🤩

[@lindseyardoin6605]

I would live to visit. When I do make over to England I will make sure you are one of my stops. Love from Louisiana.

[@sharonkrause7110]

So excited for the rewilding program

[@heehaw-i6u]

Mapperton is so beautiful ! x

[@Jane-3229]

Fantastic 👏👏👏👏🥰

[@lisanixon9284]

Your husbands new haircut makes him look more handsome! Looks better than the long hair..Looks much Younger!!!

[@janmitchell641]

I’m sure your guy (Mick?) has planned for this, but, just in case; be sure to cover the sand pit at the end of play to avoid local cats using it as a latrine.❤️🇨🇦

[@authorannalowe1751]

wow - always so much going on!

[@pamelaevans6485]

Whoa! Can’t wait to see your travels in Yorkshire; greetings from Illinois where it is cold and rainy!

[@jennifergoodwin4376]

I think you should host a sandwich festival during the summer months to draw tourists in. If you had a sandwich making competition, you could invite famous chefs like Jamie Oliver or the Great British Bake Off judges to judge it. You could have different categories for the competition such as tea time sandwiches, toasted sandwiches, sub sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, barbecue sandwiches, veggie sandwiches, cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, etc. You could use the play area you just created and the nearby sea as a draw for tourists to enjoy before or after they attend Sandwich Fest!

[@sindysimms4001]

I love the rewilding stuff. Can it involve Julie with cows? Please!

[@akgvwschannel]

Love your energy! Gives me inspiration for getting my home projects done! Gail in Alaska

[@set921]

Just had the chance to visit Dorset (from Canada) but only for one day. Beautiful weather. No chance to visit Mapperton, but you're right the beach was packed. I visited the historic Corfe Castle instead.

[@karenbrunton6529]

You will need to cover the sand pit at night to prevent it from becoming a litter box for any local cats.

[@juliedowdle3529]

I would think King Charles would be interested to see what you’re doing Re the re-wilding. He seems to be very involved with all things environmental.

[@Wendy-cj5yz]

We are coming on the 10 July for my birthday. Looking forward to it ❤❤ Link with River Cottage?

[@eileengizienski543]

Great things afoot! 🤩

[@MrBrownnn696]

You 2 are really amazing…

[@dallasaita8080]

Y'all are awesome, I hope I get to come to Mapperton this summer.

[@jmcosmos]

Luke: "At the end of quite a stressful day, there's actually nothing better than just going up and scratching the back of one of these Tamworths." Me: How _very_ Earl of Emsworth. Do you have your own Empress of Blandings?😊😊😉😉

[@jennl7099]

An idea for you: Families with Autistic kids/teens have very, very few places to vacation worldwide , because of sensory issues. Maybe a holiday cottage or 2 that have things for them, sensory blackouts, calming things, swings, no floor transitions etc…. I’d think you could end up being very,very busy. The animals you have could be a part of it as well. There are Autism Societies can help you and spread the word.

[@MummaGee]

Oh l live in Kuranda Far North Queensland Australia l would love to visit l too have been enjoying ur channel as well. 💜💯

[@wipple2156]

Love watching all of your projects can't wait to visit - enjoying AG1 drink that you recommended - feeling great ! Thank you to your TEAM and the both of you- by the way where is the turtle these days ?

[@pamelacrowell2007]

Love watching, wish each episode was longer!!!

[@stevedavenport9429]

how close are you to putting the eagles back on there perch?

[@miss_lilyanne]

Keep the cats out of that sand pit. We had one and every cat for a mile came to shit inside. Good Luck .

[@marshabailey1121]

Very exciting developments.

[@heatherdeavalon]

Mapperton Live Rewilding: Baby edition! ❤

[@WinstonSmithGPT]

Adorable. As you move forward, what about more “branded” attractions? Slightly cartoonish versions of history seem to do very well in the UK, considering how booming York was when I visited. How about jousting exhibitions, craft sales (both touristy as well as high end/traditional craftsmanship), Devonshire cream teas, knightly foam sword fighting lessons, etc? Where I live small farmers are really pushing other uses of their property year round, so it’s common to find apple picking, corn mazes at Halloween, christening tree sales, spring flower shows and plant sales, etc. Here there are actual companies dedicated to monetizing attractions that you can hire to cut a maze, run a far stand, start up a tea shop etc. Wonder if the UK has the same? There are so many things families could do at Mapperton when they’re “bored of the beach!” Hey, another thought-are you on the radar of film location scouts? Traffic at places like Highclere and Castle Howard exploded after they appeared on film and TV. Best!

[@amyforsch3070]

You mentioned something for the older kids... a village? Can you point me to more info on that? Thanks!

[@PatNewman1000]

Brilliant ideas! Always new things…how do you do it? Everyone should find something to love at Mapperton Estates.

[@georgie5986]

Use a fork to scratch the pigs. With their thick skin they often fall asleep.

[@karenhayek8901]

Love all you'll are doing & sharing. Have tried to find the social media link mentioned....even tried googling but no success.....may not have right info. Could you please share. Thank you