Chateau Gone Wild - Doing It Ourselves

[@Andrea_Weird]

I love the way Stephanie runs around the attics and secret tunnels, etc., in dresses and heels. Absolute ICON. ✨

[@leanndelosrios1616]

Andrea H she is a girly girl. You will never see her in old tattered jeans and natty t-shirt.

[@stephanieschuh-athorp2086]

The chateau defenses would be perfect for a surprise water balloon attack!

[@heartsamessgaultier8562]

I am here for it!

[@captainMAE]

I second this!

[@beverlycollins4283]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@leanndelosrios1616]

Stephanie Schuh-Athorp super water balloon fight or Super Soaker. That is such a fun thought. 😀😅

[@arlettedumais5776]

It makes my heart happy to see Stephanie and Michael together. They're so comfortable in each other's company, almost like twin souls. Not in a romantic sense exactly, it's hard to put into words, but I love it. In fact, I love everything about Chateau De la Lande, the lovely people who live there, as well as the friends and volunteers who pop in and out. Kudos to Stephanie who is at the heart of this magic!

[@eastcoastartist]

Well said

[@eledatowle7128]

@@meda103 Absolutely, speaking from experience! For some reason, those relationships can be super close and wonderful.

[@jmc8076]

meda103 👏🙏 and they’re some of the best IMO!

[@jmc8076]

Eleda Towle 💯

[@trinitystarclararose7118]

My words exactly.Stephanie and Michael are like kindred spirits.

[@kellylaliberte548]

Benjamin filmed the scenery beautifully.

[@trinitystarclararose7118]

Yes, I agree totally. The best shots I’ve seen of Château de Lalonde.

[@jenkohler55]

One of my favorite episodes: Seeing parts of Chateau from inside and out; lovely vignettes , exploration and reminiscence. : )

[@juliegraham8133]

The origin of the word eavesdropping is literally when houses and chateaux were besieged they dropped boiling water and rocks from the eaves.🙂

[@briancronan3489]

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[@TheChateauDiaries]

I loved it Michael 😍😍😍

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

Mwah!!! Xxxx

[@DAGuy726]

nattie's party outfit looks like something fran drescher would wear in the nanny!!

[@ellenfiore3726]

I thought so too lol

[@ntakovacj3644]

I think she bought it at the brocante, didn't she?

[@TheFiown]

Goodness THAT brought me back a few decades !

[@TashasTattoos]

That's exactly right! Haha It doesn't she looks so great!?

[@tkucey8689]

actually I think her nan had that outfit. the bellybag for sure. LOL

[@jennifersouthin7764]

Michael always seems much happier when he's at Lalonde.

[@havefaithinGod715]

He belongs at la lande ..he doesn't know that yet..

[@KJEThompson]

Everyone is happier at Lalande

[@catharinesnow8831]

It's way more fun!! Michael's brother has small children and other than that, only his elderly parents at Basmaignee, and they all seem quite reserved and camera shy. Learn to drive Michael!!!

[@carmencaraballo7195]

@@havefaithinGod715 Ja ja.

[@basstrammel1322]

@@catharinesnow8831 If I lived squeezed in between parents and brother with wife/kid, I know I would have a blast anytime at friends. Nothing wrong with family, and everyone at Basmaignee seems like brilliant people, but everyone has another vibe with friends. Maybe there is a small, derelict cottage at Lalande? I would donate for that renovation!

[@americanwoman9342]

I’m watching this video 4 years later in 2024 and have seen Stephenie’s Chateau before watching any of Michael’s or The Pethericks.. So interesting in catching up on all of their videos.. Watching how they all came to be..

[@annemackenzie7295]

Me too! 😀❤️

[@GG100ghp]

So, we’re all crushing on Ben, right? It’s not just me?

[@frangeorge5962]

Michael you have a great ability to select the just right music for these videos.

[@melaniepollock5405]

Which song are they dancing to?

[@willmeaney9302]

@@melaniepollock5405 im looking now

[@philn9830]

@@melaniepollock5405 great track isnt it its by Particle House - AFRD :)

[@melaniepollock5405]

@@philn9830 it's a fabulous tune. 😉

[@lulubells4her]

This was so fun. I miss seeing parties at Lalande. The peachick Ians have gotten so big. This video made me miss dancing the night away with my friends.

Ok Mr. Michael Petherick YOU HAVE TO STOP SMOKING !!! You are Far Too Good Looking ,Smart, Creative, hard working, funny , imaginative I could go on and on.... besides Miss Stephanie loves you sh e doesn’t want you to create a problem for yourself , right now ,you are being FAR TOO CAVALIER WITH YOUR HEALTH.... OK ENOUGH OF THE SCOLDING. You really are special ... please stop Smoking !!! I won’t bother you again..... !!alright I’m not completely promising ..... I really just care!! Dory

[@ntakovacj3644]

I love the way Michael & Stephanie help each other out -- Michael's touch in the musical interlude is so lovely and welcome!!!

[@carolweaver3269]

Stephanie too was in theatrics with Michel, as they have been friends for a long time. They both do well together. Michael has a way of helping Stephanie when down and too much work and just need a little extra fun in between. He knows how to bring her right back up. Think she does the same for him! He is so talented and knows how to do makeup and hair and so much more, and to really put on a grand party, I certainly do agree, They both seem so relaxed with each other being around. Like a burden has been lifted because they know the other one will know just what to do. We here on You Tube can observe and see so much. Think they are Twin Souls perhaps?

[@colleennobbs7218]

Ryan, I give you 4 stars for your death scene!

[@leanndelosrios1616]

Colleen Nobbs he deserves an Oscar!😅

[@marilynnvanden9704]

I realize the chateau is large in scale - but WOW! - the different camera angles / drone footage - really showcases the sheer magnitude/ size of the lovely Chateau de LaLande!! Well done Benjamin! ( and or Michael) of course!!! Cheers Ontario 🇨🇦

[@innershifttv]

I love that Michael and or his videographer has such a different view of the Chateau!

[@MsLinz1975]

I'm only seeing this for the first time today. Miss your channel, and for sure, the C.D diaries were much more to my liking when you helped to create them.

[@amalilconfused]

Though I love Chateau de la Basmaignee for the lovely interiors and manicured lawns, La Lande’s simpler but older structure with it’s secret rooms, defense “mechanisms” is also as interesting.

[@Adriana_mg]

Ryan acting as the intruder made me laugh 😂 and I love Nati’s disco alter ego 😊 that looked like so much fun, Michael. Thank you for bringing the party back to Lalande 🎉

[@whatzupLizzy]

They are all so game for anything to create a nice story. It makes the vlogs lively.

[@Adriana_mg]

S H haha, now I’m curious

[@shawnhammond140]

I saw this as it premiered. (My first premiere video watch ever) typically I am still in bed or doing other things when they premiere. So this was a wonderful treat. I know others have said this before and probably way more eloquently. But since the pandemic started; all the many chateau channels have been a wonderful break from the uncertainty and worries of life. I can sit back sharing in the joys of your lives without the worry of Contagions, Masks, Sanitizers, or social distancing. It truly is a wondrous gift you are sharing with the world; letting us into your world so we can remember we are all part of a bigger community. And more importantly that we all matter and there are still good people in the world. For this, thank you truly from the bottom of all our hearts. And may whatever higher power you subscribe to bless you for making us all a wee bit happier each time we view your artistry.

[@rebekahlow8375]

Beautifully filmed !!!!!!! I am now confident that La Lande will be safe from attack with Michael in charge of defense!!! Love from Vermont

[@catherinehegarty5078]

Loved the tour of the Attic & its history of the chateau's defences, more than likely they poured hot tar, then fired an burning arrow to ignite the enemy below - Disco at the end of vlog - Brilliant - great costumes - feel good vibes, everyone is so polite to each other - Thank You Michael, looking forward to the next vlog !!!

[@lozinozz7567]

The Ian’s are growing so fast :) x

[@hedgiecc]

Such fun seeing shy little Benjamin turning into a party animal when the lights go down and the music goes loud! Great video 😊

[@karenmitchell1970]

Stephanie & Michael I Love U2 Together... I love how you bounce off each ther... The Greatest Team... Some Good Moves Too... 😍😘😜

[@annabellemetteer7400]

Well that was great fun! Thank you a Michael, for a beautiful vlog at LaLande. Love the “crossovers!”

[@airenesmiler6624]

Benjamin is obviously the guy in highschool who adopted the Adam Ant esthetic.

[@sorchaliving]

Hhaaahaaa love it

[@hollywill2226]

Adam lambert vibes!!

[@airenesmiler6624]

@@aleta5873 Stephanie could be Alicia Bridges kzbin.info/www/bejne/q56kpqWafbGBsLc

[@airenesmiler6624]

@UCo3JtRlpYnamqRS5uUaFvXw Well what about Jamie Lee Curtis in "Perfect"? www.ifc.com/2016/07/dance-aerobics-80s-movies

[@htownjesse]

He's a doll.

[@jamesbartolome6269]

History, party, and fun combined. I love it, Michael!

[@alantorrance6153]

At 20:16 Said she will be "Making Kneidlach". That is what I made a few days ago and had with the Seder meal on Thursday night last week.

[@robinchurch5658]

A historical attic tour by day and disco party by night-doesn’t get better than this🤗 Thanks, Michael!

[@debimacinnis5548]

The filming was unbelievable. Wow.wow.wow Benjamin is so talented you need to keep him part of the family

[@philn9830]

Michael this was such a brilliant feel good vlog and boy did you all "get on down" :)

[@havefaithinGod715]

Best episode...Michael plus Stephanie + wonderful la landers = MAGIC❤❤

[@AnAlbertaGirlAtHeart]

Michael and Stephanie in the same chateau, people can’t help but have fabulous fun !

[@Sosoph098]

The quality of the video, sound and editing on this is amazing! such a fun vlog

[@atlas3113]

I'm just groovin along loving the 80s you guys know how to have fun. NATY is one foxy lady!

[@Stephen_A.]

This was so much fun ! 🥰

[@maryannrecht7605]

This is the best of the vlogs because of the magical "juju" that shows up between Stephanie and Michael went they meet after a long absence. It's joyful friendship. Wonderful. The secret defences of the medieval part of Chateau LaLande and then the Disco party, ooh la la, so much fun, good music, good dancing. Should have showed more of Dana's cuisine. What I saw looked fabulous. It's all your doing Stephanie, thanks. More, please. Mary Ann Recht, Chicago.

[@jourdainjardin846]

This was so fun. Love all the new château shots!

[@pamorama]

This was probably a long time ago now, but still so much fun to watch. The fortress aspects of the château or fascinating as well.

[@moniquegin8444]

Nattie and Selmar, disco on

[@CherylSimser]

Natalia and Selmar are lovely together. Such style makes me smile. :)

[@ellenfiore3726]

They rocked

[@jot4336]

Do the hustle! Lol

[@aimeelawrence-bespokefurni575]

Wow. Now that's how to do a party!! Stephanie and the volunteers definitely deserve a break. They all work so hard xx

[@paivitiitta1884]

did I see a new wall ??? bird scenery in the room where her office is , it's diffrent ....GORGEOUS ! What an amazing bird scenery ! lovely , just ...so cozy and pretty ! But yes , party time !

[@hedgiecc]

Paivi Tiitta I think we may have spotted something that’s still officially under wraps

[@GG100ghp]

Oh I noticed that wallpaper too 😍

[@jourdainjardin846]

Not her office but the entry hall

[@paivitiitta1884]

@@jourdainjardin846 yes, I got lost !the entrance hall it is !

[@emilybrightly]

So fun to see you back at LeLande Michael! Hope it energises you for more exciting things to come! :)

[@christinevr7698]

It’s been ages since there was a party!! So excellent! Great music, and fabulous dancers. Nati stole the show with that outfit and glasses!

[@julieboatner1898]

Beautiful photography and the music is divine!

[@testfiretest3418]

Would love to see more videos of renovation l, etc... of the Chateau De la Basmaignee and cottage renovation...

[@scpmdt]

Michael the party organiser forever. Great to see everyone dressed up & having fun❤️

[@MissCDM1979]

Your music choice was just spot on!! And thank you for giving us a party!!

[@andreacatzel8259]

Kneidlach! Lucky you! What a fun vlog. Thank you, Michael. Love you and Stephanie and clan together! Also love your choice of music.. x 🍾🎶⭐️

[@angeltaylor7156]

NOW THAT WAS A VIDEO! yaaasssss

[@lakelili]

Great work Benjamin! Good fun.

[@sorchaliving]

Beautiful shots Benjamin a different perspective stunning

[@suecollado8696]

💓Micheal your a different kind of happiness more relaxed with your new videographer Benjamin who is doing a fantastic job filming & capturing you & everything around you in a different more relaxed manor💓

[@Sylsyl95024]

Loved it, how much fun! And Nati’s got the moves! 🕺

[@Sylsyl95024]

Liz Dobson hahaha I saw the dancing with Selmar! Who knows 😉

[@SHYsArt]

I want to dance with Salmar. Stephanie, with the sunglasses on the dance floor you look like Lady Liberty. So much fun for da la Landers'

[@kulkulbelle]

An absolutely fabulous film Everything done with such professionalism, enthusiasm, fun and joie de vivre You’ve really excelled yourself all round, but the disco party at the end brought me such happiness. Thank you.

[@carolmcreynolds7761]

I can’t say it enough! Your photography and choice of music is always beautiful, soothing, and so relaxing! I love your perspective of Château LaLande.

[@estebanalvarez5829]

Wow best video yet!!! This looked like so much fun, such a delight to watch. Everyone looked so good, especially Natti 💜!

[@Leo52125]

New life goal: have a friend group like this!

[@samg7430]

And a idyllic chateau to boot

[@Leo52125]

@@samg7430 😂

[@hblatch2362]

I completely agree!

[@ocanadastandinguard6840]

Having in person friend groups beats iPhones and social media hands down. Wake up!

[@jourdainjardin846]

Ocanada Standinguard yet they all have iPhones... you can have friends and ab iPhone 😂

[@vickyoakes4584]

Well that was fun!🎉

[@doggothegoodboy]

As an American it took me way too long to realize they weren't talking about 70's Disco hahah

[@barbibutton9619]

Lol

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Or the 50's

[@Alexhugues]

That was a nice party! You had a great idea Michael! Its also nice of you to show a bit Benjamin even though he looks a bit shy ;-)

[@judithlalande2773]

Muskets ready in the stronghold. Wine in the cellar. Maids waiting in the kitchen. Cheers Michael from Ontario. Party On. Disco flashbacks.

[@jomcgee6094]

Fantastic!!! Good to see LaLande just having some cut loose fun!!!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I loved the fortifications. Thank you for the video!

[@bbmikej]

I NEED a pair of those glasses that Nattie is wearing.

[@desertking4u]

ME TOO !!!

[@laylawright9659]

I was thinking exactly the same thing how cool were they 🤩

[@FolkFaninMA]

bbmikej, I know, I thought those were awesome too.🥳

[@vintagemoss9578]

Me too

[@tommy69693]

bbmikej me too

[@judithp8552]

Thanks for sharing...can not believe the quality of this vlog...it is fantastic...better than TV. Loved the music and the dancing party!! Those flashing glasses are so cool!!

[@tehArgento]

Those are called MACHICOLATIONS! It's pretty cool that it has that. This chateau must be pretty old, it's like a Chateau with legit castle defences

[@Palpatine4Senate]

Shad would be proud

[@paulslaughter2366]

@@Palpatine4Senate That was my first thought, as well. I wonder if he's seen this?

[@johnbeiner]

I'm upset they didn't actually try throwing a rock down... what an opportunity... using original defenses as they would have been in centuries past

[@nana6510]

Maschikuli in German. Greetings from good old Vienna.

[@24NunuGraph]

"Matacánes" in Spanish. Greetings fron Barcelona. About the Frech type: fr.wikisource.org/wiki/Dictionnaire_raisonn%C3%A9_de_l%E2%80%99architecture_fran%C3%A7aise_du_XIe_au_XVIe_si%C3%A8cle/M%C3%A2chicoulis

[@marilynmees1690]

Brilliant (off-screen) ad-lib ... in the, now, instantly recognisable voice of Detective Petherick ... "I am in disguise, be quiet" ... very funny ... I may have said this before - but - MICHAEL YOU ARE SO TALENTED x

[@michellehaynes7055]

I loved seeing the parts of lalandes defence from days gone by, the disco party has been one of my favourites. I think this is my favourite vlog so far, thanks for sharing, I love nats glasses too. Best wishes from lockdown in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@cagarden8808]

Great disco beats! I was also dancing to the music while watching this vlog. Love all of the creative high school disco outfits! Thank you Michael.

[@lindamartin7800]

So nicely done ! Always enjoy the way you speak,the things you guys talk about, and how human without pretensions....a lovely way to make videos

[@amandagauthier-parker1399]

Oh my goodness, this was the BEST!! 😍 You captured the beauty, the joy, the complete aesthetic and atmosphere of LaLande so perfectly! Too much fun in one video!!

[@donbennett]

More Vlogs like this, the combination of pictorials, history and the party ending was the icing on the cake. Very well done. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥂🍾

[@karenjaques3937]

Wonderful vlog. ❤

[@LiveADarlingLife]

Absolutely *smashing* vid. Thoroughly enjoyed dancin' in the kitchen whilst roasting veggies.

[@niamhbradyhalmschlag5168]

Wow looks like you all had an amazing time!!!! 😍 Brilliant vlog as always :D

[@eggcrabs]

Ooh la la Natalia! :-)

[@kimclarke5018]

The scenes of the chateau with the music is pure perfection.

[@zzanatos2001]

This was a fun video. It reminded me of when I was in the Air Force and lived in Ankara, Turkey back in 1995-96. I would go downtown on the weekends to a disco called Dipsomania (which means alcoholism). It was in the basement of an old hotel and was reportedly run by the Turkish mob - but it was the best party in town. People would just run out onto the dance floor and start grooving with whoever was around. They only sold Efes and Tuborg beer, but I was usually sloshed before I got there anyway. I loved how friendly all the British and German expats were to me. It was awesome - and Turkey won the World Cup that year. One evening after a few hours at the disco, a friend and I decided to try our luck at the Dedeman Hotel Casino. We played Carribean Poker, and I won a small fortune. It was fantastic fun.

[@kit2130]

I like music you choose Michael 9:45. Also the angles you took of the chateau were beautiful. You have a good eye for photos & videos!

[@MiuMiuG]

Natalia! How beautiful you are in this video. It looks like disco is what you love because your dance moves are amazing. Michael and Benjamin, you did a fantastic job with this vlog!

[@cynthialuna5786]

I lost it when Ryan fell dead. Lol it was perfect. What a treat to explore. Oh if only we could all seat down on your lawn and look at your Chateau and let it tell us its wonderful stories. Wouldn't that be lovely. Thank you, God bless.

[@laurieanne9712]

I love the music you pick! It goes perfectly!

[@melaniepollock5405]

Name of the song please?

[@laurenl5843]

Ok that was awesome! I really enjoyed attending the party. Thank you very much Michael and Stephanie. And Benjamin. 😍🍷🎼🎭💜👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Tracy_R]

Michael you have wonderful eye & you choice of music is brilliant.

[@carolinebcollier]

It’s wonderful to see a party at Lalande again!

[@maryannknox7158]

Oh I so Love this makes my Heart ❤️ Smile 😊

[@susanbrown2909]

Brillant editing again Micheal. Such a truely beautiful chateau. Great party ..get on down lol.

[@trinitystarclararose7118]

Love ,life ,laughter and rainbows are back at Lalande full swing. So happy to see this video. Makes my heart sing. Thank you all who participated and made this happen. We appreciate you and are grateful to you for these amazing vlogs.🥰🌈😊

[@tdiscbetween]

Michael, that was excellent! I love the music at 9:15. keep posting!

[@annemackenzie7295]

I love that this was Davy’s first day at the chateau - he must have loved it as he’s been coming back so often and done such an amazing job as the landscape architect. I wonder if he’s seen this vlog? Excellent video Michael, thanks 😀❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@artdeve8979]

Greetings from Palm Springs California....I LOVED this vlog!!!! And....OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD.... the Disco party was INCREDIBLE!!! I was laughing and smiling the whole time. You definitely have to have more parties in the future. FANTASTIC LIGHT UP GLASSES! I had to watch this video twice!! : )

[@valeriejohnson5283]

Hello Michael and Stephanie!🥀🥀🐝 I loved the fortress part of your amazing Chateau! Absolutely wonderful architecture from a bygone era.🏰🏰🏰

[@denisemarle4141]

Fantastic vlog Michael... you party animal! Everyone is having way too much fun, love it.... good music, singing, dancing, drinking.. good food and good friends, what more could you want. But... what would Detective Petherick say if he knew of your murderous plan for approaching visitors!! 😂

[@mariak9727]

Wait a minute! 0:59 is that a sneak peak of new wallpaper?😉 Gorgeous! 🥰

[@PL-mu1cp]

Great to see friends like Ryan and Benjamin, both are naturals on camera and cute. Party looked fun, we are still having issues here in Los Angeles so no parties for us now, glad I got watch yours.

[@Brooklyn-oj3sx]

that was so much fun. I felt like I was at the party. love it! and of course I love my La Landers as well.

[@boohenry5150]

The astounding amount of time and work it would take to restore this beautiful Chateau is beyond my comprehension. I just can not image! From what I have seen so far, they have done a beautiful job with the work they have accomplished so far. What a place. Something magical about it.