CHATEAU Garden Harvest and a New RENOVATION Project REVEAL!

[@Susan-iy5fv]

The vignette behind you is beautiful.

[@justjane2070]

The silver bowl with the fruit is a renaissance painting ❤

[@crae3422]

It really is.

[@ghoo283]

I thought the same! So beautiful, a still life caught on camera

[@denisemarle4141]

@CeciliaA1902 Me too! It looks beautiful, I was wondering if it was silver or maybe pewter, it's like a scene for a Christmas card...

[@Bonnieabendschoen]

I loved the fruit harvest. Fruits were beautiful and plentiful I enjoy the many things you do. 😊

[@Bonnieabendschoen]

The beautiful bowl looked like an oil painting. ❤

[@elizabethclark8374]

Hi Patrick and Stuart, You two gentlemen are unstoppable ( energy wise). I certainly love watching/listening to Journey to the Chateau!!! Elizabeth in Texas

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you Elizabeth. We have our moments, when we feel completely devoid of all energy and then we pull ourselves up and carry on 😂😂😂. Huge hugs 😊

[@NancyStich-wc1iu]

The fruit and silver dish - looks like a Cezanne painting !❤❤The gardens are looking spectacular- obviously loved all that rain ❤ Enjoy the Tour de France !

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

We are so excited about the TDF. And the display of the fruit……. We were looking for a dish and I remembered this stunning silver bowl. Who knew it would look this good? 😊😊😊. Huge hugs from Colombe and the rain soaked gardens (who did love the rain) 😊❤

[@dorislong9420]

The fruit is certainly in abundance.. Love how it looks like a still life displayed, just beautiful! The flowers are gorgeous too. 🌸🌺🌼

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. 😊😊😊. Indeed, we have been blessed with an amazing harvest. Hug hugs. ❤❤

[@brendaw53]

That’s a great harvest of fruit! Looks delicious! The fruit in the baskets and silver on the table would make a beautiful painting! The warm wood, silver and shades of reds and plum absolutely beautiful! ❤ 🍎 🍒 Lots of work but worth it! Thanks for sharing!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hello Brenda. Thank you indeed. I agree, the combination looks fantastic and I will one day pain that as a still life. And you are right, it is well worth it ❤😊

[@magpiesmith971]

Is it weird to say that I could listen to Mozart while watching you pick fruit, all day?! 😍😀😊

[@AtlantaGarden]

What a stunning thumbnail!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much❤

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Dear Patrick and Stuart, you are so fortunate to have an established orchard with many varieties of fruit. And Patrick’s talents of knowing how to make delicious preserves and jams, the chateau was meant for you. Stuart, as if you have nothing on your list of things to do, the still life of plums should be a painting for the wall of your renovated walk-thru kitchen. Many hugs ❤❤❤❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much Stephanie. We are indeed fortunate (even though we compete with many birds to get fruit 😮😂😂. I believe that we are where we are truly happy. Am planning to paint the still life when we have time. I also will,paint 2 larger 17th century portraits for the grand salon. I always change something. Simply copying old masters is not our style. 😊. Hugs and much love from Colombe ❤❤❤

[@MarkADavisAZ]

Thanks for taking us on this "Journey"

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you for being here with us. It has been quite a journey and we are excited about the future. Hugs to the two of you. ❤❤

[@AlidaLloyd]

Wow you certainly have fruit in abundance and your flowers are gorgeous I have no idea how you remember what needs to be done 😊

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi there. Sometimes it is just luck that we remember things need to be done. 😂😮. Great comment. Thank you ❤

[@marybath49]

I love everything you do with the fruit you grow. It’s a wonderful way to be in touch with the rhythms of the seasons. And the end product is truly a work of art!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. It is amazing what Mother Nature gives us. And the end product makes us proud and happy. Love from Colombe

[@TheCrowsNest1950]

Hi Patrick and Stuart, Oh no, not another project...not that you don't have enough going on right now. I can't wait to watch the progress and the wallpaper going up in the petit salon. Mark & Scott

[@margaretglaser6227]

The picture truly is a art piece

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so very much ❤❤❤

[@PablaMMoore]

Your garden is beautiful. All the trees and plants you added to the ones already were in the property contribute to create a welcoming place to so many birds, butterflies, bees and so many other creatures. At the same time you have fresh vegetables and fruits to enjoy and prepare delicious meals for you and your guests. ❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

We love to see the many bees, butterflies and bumblebees. And the fruit we harvest is a blessing. We have plans for more trees and shrubs to be planted. It is so rewarding. Love from Colombe ❤

[@johnwilliamtuckey2796]

The garden's are absolutely stunning ! Love you guy's! ❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. 🥰🥰🥰. You are so kind 😊❤

[@normamurray4450]

Wow, another winner! The opening segment showing your gorgeous flower garden, followed by a fantastic harvest and the making of jams, chutneys etc., etc., I can't wait to see the results! No pressure Patrick! Good luck getting the "other" project done with, hopefully soon. Look after yourselves!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

You rock Norma! Thank you so much. I am looking forward to making new preserves. Hope people like the . Hugs ❤❤❤❤

[@inaboucher144]

Patrick and Stuart your garden flowers and fruit all look so lovely. You two are making so much headway, I think your plans for the side kitchen will make such a HUG impact on the flow of the enfilade (no more yelling at your fur babies). Till next time, hugs and stay well.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you Ina. I am looking forward to the reworked side kitchen. And no more yelling indeed……. Hugs ❤❤❤

[@annfinnegan2791]

A few flowers around the bowl of plums would make a great still life picture .

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Isn’t it just amazing! ❤❤❤

[@debbiemccann3711]

Your gardens are beautiful.All of that wonderful fruit.Now the plum port wine and cinnamon jam sounds so good. Thank you for sharing another great video.

[@pamorama]

The flowers, the fruit, the beautiful music. It was all restorative for me today! Thank you for sharing your beautiful world with us.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so very much Pamela. What a beautiful comment. Huge hugs ❤❤❤

[@pamorama]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Danke schoen. 🤗

[@katherineleavitt7275]

What a beautiful supply of fresh fruit you have. I bet your kitchen smells delicious while fixing your jams & wines. Kathy USA 🇺🇸

[@martinewinter5302]

So much fruit so little time, i don't know how you both have the energy for everything you do, have a great weekend xxx

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

You are so right. We feel that we need 36 hour days! 😂😂😂. Totally true. We steal time, I think 😊. Love your comment. Thank you ❤

[@wenDesigner]

Your flowers are glorious! What a lovely life you’ve made! ❤

[@lisagauden22]

What a beautiful cabinet ❤ and silver bowl! Love it 🥰 mmmm plumb jam !!

[@annapiskorz8349]

What a beautiful still life behind you!

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@gailbutler483]

The silver bowl of fruit would be stunning as a painting. It's simply beautiful and refulgent.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hi Gail. I love it too and decided I will paint it in oil this winter. ❤❤❤. You have a great eye!

[@AD-hs2bq]

Such abundance of fruit and flowers! Inspiring! Peach and fig chutney? Plum and fig chutney? Beautiful flavors!

[@sanco511]

I can’t wait to see all of your harvest cooking!

[@barbarakeegan9516]

Exciting plans for the side kitchen. Looking forward to it. Lovely seeing what you do with all the fruit. Enjoy the Tour de France🇫🇷

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

ThNk you so much Barbara. We are excited about the Tour and I am thrilled to be making my first jams of the year. And all for Christmas ❤🎉❤. Love from Colombe 😊

[@debbieosborn9464]

Beautiful flowers and a great variety of fruits! Goods like your going to be busy ❤️❤️

[@GoogleAccount-hz2co]

I absolutely love your fruit garden. Your flower garden is also very beautiful. I definitely would enjoy eating your jam. It looks so good. You have so many talents I’m amazed.

[@daniellefarrelly5202]

Isn't it just fantastic to walk outside your home to pick fruits and veggies? Love your videos! ❤️

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Danielle, you are absolutely right, it feels wonderful. Thank you so very much ❤❤❤ from Colombe

[@EdmunddelaRiviere]

Great job harvesting the fruit. We are having fruit envy here.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you Edmund. It is so satisfying to harvest and create jams, chutneys and cook one’s own veggies. Wishing you a lovely fruit harvest! ❤❤❤

[@patriciafoley1494]

Your display of fruit looked like a painting. Lots of canning ahead of you. How fun to use what you’re growing in your garden. I just love that!!!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. I feel motivated to paint this as a still life. ❤❤❤. Not soon but when I have time. Hugs from Colombe 😊

[@patriciafoley1494]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 oh yes when you have time!! lol how about a little motivation ? Paint it and sell prints. I’ll buy one and I’m sure all your followers will purchase one also. Well just a thought. You both have exquisite taste I adore all the work you have done so far🥰

[@hopewalker5764]

Peach cobbler is lovely in the fall.

[@kathsmith4924]

your so blessed to have mature fruit bearing trees etc . and your intro pic looks like a grand old master painting 🙂

[@wayneNtampa]

Looking forward to the renewal of the butler's pantry aka the side kitchen!

[@karenniehues4786]

I was drooling seeing all the fruit you were harvesting. Reminded me of my years growing up. Mom had peach & plum trees & made wonderful jams & jellies!

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

We are always amazed seeing all the fruit and loving making the jams that so many people enjoy. I remember my grandmas making preserves. How wonderful! ❤❤❤. Hugs

[@kathywillis7459]

So glad to have caught up. Was away from any internet for a week. I missed you! Can’t wait to here about the Tour de France from you. I totally forgot what a sad room the side kitchen has been. Happy for you that it will be a much prettier and functional space. Hugs! Oh, I have to add, the plums are gorgeous! They look like they are part of an exquisite still life. So pretty; it was hard taking my eyes off of them. I just wanted to soak in their colors.

[@edwardulrich1515]

Stuart, once again you have given us the best cinematography of mother nature coupled with classical musical interludes. Patrick, you make me hungry with all of your fruit concoctions. I don't envy you both with excavating the concrete in the side kitchen, but at least you will have some help with the electrics and plumbing. Hugs from Philadelphia. Oh, have you considered putting up netting on your trees to protect your fruit from birds and mammals?

[@spiritofanu3112]

Your kitchen must smell wonderful this time of year 💕 Love the new project!

[@peterwhite9261]

Yes, get a print of the fruit and frame it and put it in your kitchen. It is beautiful. Oh, the smells coming from that kitchen soon will be Devine. You have your own forrest garden. Wow, all of that fruit. Do you have an apricot tree? Looking forward to more. Lots of love. It is hot here in Surrey now.❤

[@jacquelynhollinger4006]

Your fruit harvest is picture perfect!! Thanks for sharing..

[@jangeston2644]

Such lovely photography. Thank you for sharing your outdoor spendor.

[@JudithMatuska]

Nature's Bounty is a blessing, getting ready to harvest here in NW Indiana, tomatoes, peppers, radishes and cucumbers for round one, usually lucky enough for multiple and Brussels Sprouts in the fall!

[@IPC0101]

You have some lovely fruit trees, I’m glad you found another project to start !

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

❤ I am too 😂😂😂. But honestly isn’t it amazing. I wasn’t prepared but Mother Nature is giving it and we need to be ready! ❤

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

The plums look wonderful! Thank you for the video!

[@sarahross7748]

Your harvest of fruit on the armoire(?) is beautifully displayed. Great for still life for painting or photo shoots. Love it! Love your videos and your journey.

[@misspat3120]

Hi I've watched since the beginning but this is my first post I'd like to pass on a tip from my mumma when jam making if you warm the suger first before adding to the fruit it dissolves a lot quicker in the pot Also the side kitchen would be a great place to display all your preserves in a gorgeous old cupboard

[@newday5]

Really like the thumbnail photo , beautifully styled. Well done

[@sheilaosullivan3056]

Hello my darling Stuart and Patrick . Not long home and I just wanted to get in and watch your vlog and it certainly was worth waiting for. Firstly the attention to detail every week when you are setting up your thumbnail shots is always appropriate to the vlog. The plumbs and silver bowl and the copper jelly mould etc are like a work of art. 👏🏼👏🏼 Stuart the music to accompany all the shots of the beautiful range of flowers certainly makes me very emotional in a nice way as it is so beautifully edited. I would love to be there just harvesting all the fruit and with the sun on your back, neither of which is going to happen over here in Ireland with the weather and not many fruit trees near me.😊 Patrick I definitely think peach Bellini’s is my favourite 🍸🍹 Thanks again it really lifted my spirit this vlog. Big hugs and love from me. 🥰🥰🇨🇮

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Love your comment. It is always so uplifting when amazing people like you enjoy our vlogs. Stuart works so hard to edit the videos. I couldn’t do it. We have done so much work again the last weeks, I am way behind in replying. Love from us and please take care of yourself. 😊😊😊

[@jackiehall-michalik-wp9oy]

🫐🍎🥝 Beautiful show, today. Absolutely beautiful guys. Thank you 😊

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so very much Jackie. ❤❤❤

[@jackiehall-michalik-wp9oy]

🍾🍷 Your show makes my life better. Have a wonderful night's rest in your so special abode. 💕

[@susanavalladares1508]

Ok. I Just finished looking at the video. 😊 Good nait. ❤

[@rmil4531]

Oh lads, what a lot of hard work. Well done and good luck with the next project.😊💕😊

[@kristinedunkleman8767]

Spended idea for the side kitchen. It will be much better for you. Fresh plumbs, love them. Boy, those branches were loaded. What did you do with the currents? I had a couple of bushes in my yard when we lived in NY State. It was so loaded every year with fruit you could see the red berries from a distance. Made the best jelly ever. Great gifts, too.

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you! We immediately froze the currants until we have time to use them for jams/jellies.

[@sharonvitori4101]

Plum jam is wonderful

[@kimharris9620]

You are both doing an amazing job!! Cant wait to see what the corridor kitchen looks like when you are finished with it. Hope you are going to share cooking your plum/fig jams and chutneys,

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

I’m so jealous of all the wonderful fruit trees. I could see a nice plaque in front of each tree to state what kind it is. ❤❤

[@rentmydust]

Love everything you do❤❤❤❤

[@lisagogal261]

Beautiful harvest!! You are way ahead of us here in Southern Oregon. My plums are not even close to harvest. Just starting to take summer squash, new potatoes, and cucumbers out of the garden.

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

Great idea to do side kitchen !!!!

[@donnasteinberg1398]

WOW! Such a great harvest! Plums are really a beautiful fruit and taste great too! Enjoy the "fruit" of your labor😘💕

[@petrekovairena1891]

Záběry květin jsou naprosto úchvatné. Švestky super se mi na ně sbíhaly sliny. Moc vám kluci držím palce.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you Irena. We are excited for the next harvests. Hugs and love from us. ❤❤❤

[@margaretglaser6227]

yes yes I have tons of the pits around from the foxes

[@tracy7339]

Wonderful! Love the music!

[@pamelkamah6307]

What a magnificent harvest 🎉 So uplifting for you to reap the rewards of all off your hard work. 😊😊😊

[@tammyb.6444]

I really want to come over and help you harvest and can all the jams and chutney. That would be great! ♥️ 🐾🐾Kisses to all the pups! 🐾🐾

[@susanamann1806]

Beautiful fruit

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Lovely fruit

[@maryjanekolesar8325]

Naughty Fox 😉 Thank you Donna!🤣🤣🤣 Great idea to juge up the little kitchen way ❤

[@michellemonksfield2171]

Journey to the Chateau recently popped into my video 'feed' so I watched it and have been hooked ever since. I have binge watched all episodes and really look forward to each new post. I think that both of you are extremely talented and hard working - keep up the great work!

[@JourneytotheChateau]

Thank you! 💕

[@nelleg152]

Its a good job you like to keep busy always up to something ❤

[@barbaracampbell4090]

It was so wonderful to see all of your different fruit trees 💛

[@PatriciaDelsey]

Stunning fruit display on your sideboard….so creative. Fruit trees…..feast or famine! Crack on

[@moutserge]

We certainly all have the soul of a poet: having had the same impression of seeing in this still life drawn by the freshly harvested plums, the silver bowl on the polished wooden background of your chest of drawers, an accomplished pictorial work. So, perhaps I tell myself that all is not lost in this world which aims to be practical, pragmatic and materialistic...: all things that I find mortally boring. It's thanks to characters like you, who liked to see in the past, not a cheesy and finite world that must be destroyed, or even hated, but on the contrary, a sort of bottomless abyss in which one must recharge one's batteries. This past reminds us that the beautiful, the useless that they enjoyed is not just futile, but necessary to beautify life which is not always wonderful. It is this art of living that we have lost and which makes us so sad and disillusioned. Life should not only be convenient and easy, it should also include efforts to make it beautiful and interesting. Life must also be a theater, a comedy, otherwise it has neither flavor nor charm. This is what our contemporaries lack, even if they have a more comfortable life than our ancestors. They no longer know what beauty is, because they are generally surrounded by ugliness, and they no longer know how to appear. They're just practical and pragmatic, but so sad.

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Salût Serge. I do love your comment! Even though it has a deep sadness. We too feel that many people no longer appreciate the beauty and charm and get stuck in a sad surrounding. We wanted to leave the constantly hectic world. We usually work from about 7 to mostly 23:00 each day. Of course we go to brocantes, and see friends. We find picking fruit and making confitures connects us with the real world. Laying tiles, upholstering 17th century furniture and paining walls and portraits gives us a full life. We do feel that our life is beautiful and we are glad we are sharing it. I never expected many people to be interested and we have humbled and grateful for wonderful comments like yours. Love from Colombe ❤

[@moutserge]

@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 ❤ 🥰 Je suis heureux que mes commentaires retiennent votre attention et vous réchauffe le cœur.

[@patriceogrady9763]

Looks like a Renaissance painting! Beautiful!

[@SylvieBDT]

Hello de beaux fruits et de très jolies fleurs, à bientôt

[@chateaudelannoy]

i thought it was a painting , very nice guys 🤩 liking your lemons 😜 the garden looks so lovely x , all the best Yx

[@susanneking2524]

The fruit trees are loaded, the jam sounds yummy!

[@CorneliaKallen]

Hallo Patrick und Stuart, eure Ernte ist toll.Ich freue mich schon auf Patrick s Rezepte. Das neue Projekt wird euch die Arbeit erleichtern.Wenn endlich alles ordentlich steht und ihr keine Umwege habt.Freue mich auf die Videos. Liebe Grüße aus dem kalten Deutschland. Conny ❤

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Hallo Cornelia. We Freien uns auf die Ernte. Ich werde die Rezepte veröffentlichen. Tolle Kommentare von Dir. Herzlichen Dank ❤❤❤❤

[@DAVIDLOGAN-fx3nu]

Really wonderful what you're achieving guys! It's truly awesome. The amount of fruit is absolutely amazing. You're wonderful how you're harvesting it all. It is fantastic the amount you have of different varieties. You will have an amazing amount for desserts, jams and chutney plus juices. Many greetings for you both from me down under plus Sir Toby doggy to your doggies. Am out of hospital now. Bfg 14 day cruise here from 13th! Best. David

[@charc9009]

Oh my gosh! Talking about the plums brought me back to my Mom’s Zwetschge Kuche! She made a crust, sort of like a sugar cookie dough, pressed it into a rectangle plan and added a layer of sliced plums. She’d sprinkled sugar and breadcrumbs (for the juice) and baked it. I haven’t had in 8 years since she’s been gone. I need to get black plums and try it, I’ve missed it so much! It’s also amazing with blueberries. Thank you for bringing back a happy memory for me!💕

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Those jams recipes sounds yummy 😋 Nothing like fresh fruits. The fruit bowl looks like a still painting ❤❤❤❤❤Looking forward to the next vlog 😍😘

[@lesley-annecarle]

Dear Patrick & Stuart your garden is exquisite, a wonderland of beauty, is this The Garden of Eden"

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Thank you so much. It is our small slice of paradise ❤❤❤. Love your comment 😊

[@lesley-annecarle]

Thank you

[@lindagage7315]

Looking good guys! Well done

[@calmitchell85]

All sounds delicious great that you're using your fruit in such a variety of ways

[@JuSutton]

Fabulous music as always. So glad side kitchen being streamlined it was always annoying to see the chicane of sink & washing machine in the way. Everything on the opposite wall a great transformation and if all white goods are 'under counter' height, then a long straight worksurface could be installed from end to end of space together with wall cupboards. Extensive uses when multi-people catering/function/party nights, as per Butler's pantry often located next to the dining room in period houses in the UK. Super project to help you in the future.👍

[@patrickjourneytothechateau9452]

Ohhhhh that sink/washing machine combo was awful where it was! Cannot wait to look down the enfilade without obstacles❤❤❤❤. Love your comment. Thank you 😊

[@MargaretCintron-p1p]

Lovely thanks!

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

So much beauty! The flowers in your garden, the fruit on the trees, as well as beautifully displayed in the video. Looking forward to seeing the side kitchen as it becomes another helpful space. I remember when you made jam last year and it all looked so good. This season will be just as good. ❤

[@Marsha71759]

Thank-you Patrick and Stuart, love the inclusions of your garden, and the beautiful Dahlia's, so many wonderful varieties, Stuart your choices of music are stupendous thoroughly enjoyed it., and Patrick looking so forward to your chutneys and jams, and all things in the kitchen my goodness enjoy it all who am I kidding lol . Looking forward to the Tour De France video, until next time, take special care...

[@penihavir1777]

What amazing flowers! And the fruit is overwhelmingly fantastic. 😁♥️ I’m still dealing with my raspberry harvest, so I empathize. A great plan for the side kitchen!!! Removing what I call “daily inconveniences” makes such a massive difference. And restoring the look of the enfilad will be beautiful two. Great choice for the “next project.”

[@hungrygrl333]

Peach salsa is really good as well.

[@cathrynmccay6820]

Seeing those deep purple plums made my mouth water! Lol!

[@dwightlindgron4657]

Fruit for the taste and flowers for eyes to see !❤

[@dwightlindgron4657]

When looking at the plums wanted to hear sugar plum fairy!

[@mariedowling3837]

Such a bountiful garden! Good idea Donna 👍Sorry, Stuart & Patrick, about the extra work, but I'm sure you are bored with only 16 hour days 😂😂

[@rayn8740]

You two have so much drive. You're an inspiration to many. ❤️ from TX!

[@lyonspainter]

New plans for that side utility is perfect. It will make such a difference to living. Look forward to seeing it grow.xx

[@ScouseAndy71]

Good luck with the "side kitchen" project 😄👍