Life at Chateau de laLande

[@brendapeterson1956]

I know your chateau will be well cared for Selma’s, as I watch you repairing the garden beds!

[@pennyhoward3438]

Love the little hedgehog🦔. Poor Diesel getting old is not easy🐶Tatyana ,save your hands always have a good pair of gloves with you. Thank you for sharing👍

[@MK3914]

I am so happy the two of you found each other. It brought tears to my eyes watching the two of you dance together. I also enjoyed watching the quiet moments of the two of you collecting chestnuts.

[@debbieclark4056]

Love you two together you both are such nice people you are good for one another. Much success in the future. Can’t wait to see the chestnut cake! Love all the animals and how you take such good care of them.

[@mavep2855]

Your stroll down chestnut lane with Tatyana was beautiful Selmar. It is very special watching your relationship grow and develop, you are so good together. Loved all the animals. Your video skills are improving with each vlog you make, congratulations. Thanks Selmar and Tatyana🙏🏻❤️

[@wendymaybury2132]

It is so lovely to see two people so well suited. Best wishes x

[@kaydonahue]

So happy for you and your beautiful partner, you are a deserving, generous man.

[@mariagillinson8527]

Thank you Selmar your videos are so peaceful!

[@doreleimcmillan7924]

That hedgehog eating inside that pretty dish was so cute. Childrens book? Feeding wildlife and the regulars at La Lande.

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hey guys I just found this video, it's nice to see you both back from the beginning, I love chestnuts especially here in NY in the wintertime, the smell of them roasting as you walk down the street is amazing, the forest is a nice calm and serene place to enjoy them as well. I have never seen them in their natural state. The walk back was just stunning and peaceful looking. Thanks for sharing. Love from NY.

[@normamurray4450]

I know what you mean by "commercial ones" Tatyana....they just aren't the same as what you've gathered today, fresh! I can't wait to see the cake you plan to make! That little hedgehog is so precious and you are so gentle Selmar. Thank you for taking us on that beautiful walk in the woods! Can't wait to see your chateau!

[@candynewton4945]

Taking time to search for chestnuts together is relaxing and fun memories between friends that happen to be in love. Great vlog to remind all of us to slow down to enjoy simple activities in life. Thanks for sharing your walk with us. ❤🇺🇸

[@trinadennewitz7892]

Chest nuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by the choir, and folks dressed up like Eskimos..... (Nat "King" Cole) You and Tatyana seem like a perfect, for each other, couple. You two look very happy. Oh what a beautiful place for a stroll. Many blessings to you both!

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

Bonjour Selmar, this video was truly nice. Love the work on the garden, the visit with the animals was so sweet, I love to the Ruby and Diesel together, and the hunt in the wood for the chestnut was really nice as well. thank you for sharing.

[@kellymyerson29]

God bless you for loving all the animals. When my Pomeranian was younger she would only eat salmon treats

[@carolehanrahan]

Tatiana always looks so beautiful! Watching the two of you dancing the tango together put a smile on my face.

[@claritadeluna6609]

These two beautiful people could write books for children using the woods, animals, meals made with vegetables and fruits pickled from the land, the beautiful nights and sounds. Children will go wild with joy, and you have so much material to play with and write about to influence their imagination. Oh, I could only imagine!

[@GoldenLady9779]

Hedgehog and chestnuts 🦔 🦔 🦔 🦔 🦔. Tatyana looks like a beautiful elven princess. Sweet video.

[@kellymyerson29]

You are one-of-a-kind Selmar, so happy you found your lady!!!

[@liesavillandre3481]

The animals are well taken care of. What a nice time walking through the woods and scavenging for nuts. Then to top it all off dancing!

[@Sharon-Me]

I am also happy that you two found each other! This was a very nice video it was very relaxing to watch. It made me wonder about Hedgehogs and why Diesel and Ruby don't bother with them so I looked it up and found that only the strongest of predators, like badgers, can open a curled-up Hedgehog. Now Tatyana must take us through the entire process of turning the chestnuts into flour and making a cake. Wishing you both all good things!

[@AniaBumba]

The forest is so beautiful. I would go for a walk every day, if I lived there. It’s so nice that there is somebody to appreciate it!

[@sarahburton3110]

Awesome video. You look so happy Selmar. Peace 🤍🌹

[@murielwilson3148]

It was lovely to see you and tatayna out strolling through the forest gathering chestnuts you are such a lovely couple Selma you have such a beautiful relationship with animals it comes from your beautiful sole love to you both

[@CatherineAKennedy]

I didn't realise how truly close and loving Diesel and Ruby are - darlings

[@frangeorge5962]

Thanks you two for taking us into your forest foraging.

[@metropcs7560]

So wonderful to see life move on, in plants, animals, people. I enjoyed whole video. Enjoyed seeing you and Tatyana enjoying the weather, always stay this way!!!

[@helenstella2666]

So lovely to see you & Tatyana looking so happy together Selmar ☺️ What a lovely video. ❤️ 🐾

[@tinekejoldersma]

If you take an oven tray full of salt, put the chestnuts on there with a cross in the bottom they will taste delicious roasted in a hot oven for about 20 minutes. peel them and eat them hot, together with others. With nice herbal margarine with thick brown slices of bread. Such a festive thing to eat.

[@3lightsteps]

Thanks for the recipe!

[@galettiana]

I loved what Tatyana said about feeling safe from collecting things from nature.

[@katrinatoland7553]

@ Selmar and @ Tatyana you two are just so perfect for each other XXX Thankyou both, loved your video XXX

[@merryllthomas808]

Hi there, you guys make such a lovely couple!!!! Love and light to you both

[@KrisanthiaMum]

I Just love listening to you and Tatyana talking and laughing 🥰

[@trixiegirlism]

How lovely to see the two of you dancing together. You are a handsome couple.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

What a lovely way to spend the day in the garden and woods with your loved one and furry friends. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@poochtoni5454]

Selma you have a great disposition to content with and a very handy kinder soul and I’m so happy you find your soulmate to live happy ever after Tatyana seemed to be a gentle soul as well. Not a gold digger. I’m looking forward for the weeding .you have my blessing . ✨🌙

[@bethelrod2162]

Cute picture of the two of you.

[@stellaevans752]

I love you both, you Selma and the lovely Tatiana, your gentle kind ways shine through, the world would be a much nicer place if there were more people like you, can’t wait to see your new home, the little hedgehog eating was magic xxxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AnnaEmert]

Funny story. I had one in my rock collection and had no idea that is what it was. Like the field of Bluebells, I realized I had them in my front yard. Have not lived here long and wondered what those were until I saw them on Stephanie's vlog.

[@lisabeth8036]

Oh how I wish I could have been there to help the two of you. That forest looks magical🧚 to me. I could envision little fairies floating around the trees, 🧚wondering when you would leave. 🧚🏼‍♂️Blessing for a long wonderful love for the two of you.💕

[@roannecampagnolo4629]

Lovely walk in the woods, so beautiful. It's so wonderful to hear you and Tatyana laughing together. Seeing you dancing and smiling at each other was a great way to end the video. Much happiness to you both. Blessings from Canada. 🍁🧡

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Just a lovely peaceful vlog.......thank you Selmar..................Donna in Toronto

[@gisellenorbury2369]

This video was absolutely beautiful Selma and Tatyana. Love the dancing 💃.

[@AniaBumba]

That hedgehog making sounds as he is eating his food is the cutest thing ever!

[@maryhale7234]

Such a perfect couple u two are. God has surely brought u together!

[@romainewardle4390]

Your Diesel reminds me so much of my beloved boy Moby who I sadly lost to complications with his diabetes 3 weeks ago. I miss him every moment of everyday he was 15 and a half, I had him 13 wonderful years. Diesel is living his best life I hope it is a very long one 💜

[@MLPH09]

Really enjoyed that video what with the hedgehog and U2 going together it was just just a really lovely video video and the chestnut hunting was gorgeous hope the cake tasted nice

[@nativetexan53]

I enjoy seeing your clips so much. I even have a Selmar playlist.

[@kellyhawes8901]

Looks like a perfect day to work outside, Diesel and Ruby at your side and Siff and the little ones all wandering around. What a wonderful world to live in when you find hedgehogs around. We only have huge porcupines here in New England USA💜

[@theharringtons2010]

That little hedgehog is too darn cute ❤

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Diesel is so sweet not to bother about the peachicks. Here in Scandinavia thinhs are getting darker by the minute, so lovely to do garden work in the sunlight ❤️

[@carolinejobe9346]

such a beautiful couple, a lovely vlog and the pies with chestnut sound yummy, thanks for sharing your life with us

[@dorothyreynolds2178]

so sweet to see him eating , just adorable

[@LaurieEarly]

Thank you SO VERY MUCH for this relaxing walk through the French woods. How delightful for you guys to find so many fresh chestnuts. I am in NYC and watching/listening while I work and it is so refreshing to be connected to nature through your vlog. Best wishes for a delicious cake! 🌼🍃

[@paulacorreal1675]

Give that sweet little hedgehog a drink. After that dry cat food he’s probably going to be very thirsty. Love your vlog and enjoying from PA, USA.

[@awswimymca]

I’m also in PA!

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Soo many hedgehogs at Lalande! I mean they are mainly nocturnal a d quite shy normally so there must be many as they pop up in daytime out in the open! Anyone who cares about hedgehogs: never ever ise a robotic lawn mower! They botch these little gus by the thousands each year, especially in spring and early summer (in my parts the most common call to vets even!) I love yoir way with animals Selmar, and imagine you and Tatiana will have a whole menagerie of happy animals at your chateau! ❤️

[@selmarduinofficial]

Yes we going to have a lot of animals 🥰

[@joanrankin2827]

Seeing those little chicks makes me so happy. 💖

[@lisaakinlabi]

The chestnuts reminded me of my childhood when my Dad took us to collect chestnuts. My Dad would then drill holes in them so we could make necklaces. We would see roasted chestnut vendors in Toronto in the fall as well.

[@christinecox8073]

That was a lovely vlog such a lot of chestnuts thank you for sharing

[@marjoriepark1198]

Nice collaboration between the two of you. Your basket looks much like the rustic ones I weave from grape vines. Classic healthy harvest of chestnuts!!! Nice to watch your journey , finding your way together along that lovely path, exploring the way, getting balanced together. And the Tiggy Winkle ( hedgehog ) was precious as was the rhythm of your dance together. Best wishes, Marjorie from Georgia US

[@nancyjohnson50]

You make such a lovely and gentle couple. I could watch you forage in the woods all day.

[@marybeshay8504]

You are both very delightful. Love watching

[@3lightsteps]

It is always rewarding to see compatible "old souls" finding each other - whether you stay a couple or just the best of friends. It was that way with my husband and I. We were blessed to find each other early in life. We have 5 acres in the mountains and find each others company all that we need when supplemented with nature..wild bees,, turkey, deer, fox, etc. Enjoy the love Selmar!

[@sharonrein4249]

Loved the walk through the forest❣ Thank you for a lovely vlog.

[@greatdane3446]

Suggestion…please consider softening up the pellets for the hedgehog with water. I truly enjoyed your chestnut foraging vlog. Take care 💙🙏🏼

[@amandalevy1227]

Ruby and Diesel are such good friends now. ❤️😘

[@dashaway1460]

You two are so delightful! Love all the animals too! Much joy as you venture forth!

[@taitweigel64]

Selmar, will you still be working at Lalande when you move to your own chateau? How kind you are to all the animals. It's sweet to see Ruby with Diesel. You and Tatyana will have some interesting vlogs when you settle into your own chateau.

[@gnarbeljo8980]

I expect Selmar and Tatiana will have all the work the need at their new place! So VERY exited to see it!

[@michaelthoune5817]

Delmarva…. The flight feathers on the peacock chicks are always cinnamon colored on the males, from the very beginning….these remain that color throughout their lives while the hens are plain earthen color….so they can be sexed at a very early age…. I used to raise them….

[@michaelthoune5817]

Apologies for the mis-spelling of your name Selmar, technical glitch…..

[@michaelthoune5817]

Thank you for loving those wonderful creatures “ great and small”…….

[@barbibutton9619]

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[@ShaheenKhan-xw3we]

What a lovely time picking up chestnuts 🌰 ,Thankyou both of you ,for an amazing vlog ♥️

[@katelanxner278]

Beautiful hedgehog and beautiful music!

[@leighevans1394]

So lovely to walk in the woods with you :)

[@yolandaserna2288]

Beautiful couple, beautiful video

[@marilynnash1197]

What a lovely vlog. From the hedgehog and deisal and ruby together. Loved seeing you Tatyana collecting chestnuts together. Looking forward to seeing your recipes. Have a lovely weekend 😊😊

[@irenemulcahy2495]

Those Peacocks sure cover a lot of ground in the course of the day. The garden is a virtual menagerie what with peacocks hedgehogs chickens cats and I wont include Diesel cause I think of him as part of your family.🤗

[@jimm8682]

Little red ridding-hood Tatyana…..harvesting chestnuts for her cake with her Prince Selmar, Yes, we all agree you make a sweet couple, so nice to find two compatible people who are not young or too old. Hopefully you can buy your own chateau and make this magical relationship grow.

[@esthercutts4318]

Selmar and Tatyana thank you for taking us along with you on your chestnut hunt! Its so beautiful watching the two of you blossom in each others company- so, so very happy for each of you.... for both of you!!! May you spend many beautiful loving years together doing projects together and cooking and creating in your own gorgeous Chateau. Very much enjoyed seeing the little Hedgehog and the pea chicks etc. Much love and light from Australia.... and Many Blessings to you both too. xx

[@badapple65]

The grounds are gorgeous. I’d be outside most of the time if I stayed there.

[@annettesharrock1236]

Lovely walk in the woods and all the chestnuts you found. Very pretty colours .Loved watching

[@maryallen6334]

Selmar. If you turned the small pieces of wood sideways and they split, it wouldn't matter because the grain would not be going in the same direction as the long planks. How beautiful the chestnut walk is.

[@cheriethievin9243]

you are such a gentle soul xo

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

Love the sights and sounds of your woodland stroll. Please make sure you have gathered edible chestnuts not poisonous horse chestnuts. You two are perfect for each other! 🤗

[@miajoyce11]

Very peaceful blog. Thank you for sharing.

[@janetvorenkamp3655]

A hedgehog is a sign of a healthy garden.

[@rankinstudios5342]

What a lovely walk in the forest. I really enjoy this kind of vlog. The sound of the birds, the crunchy leaves and 🌰 chestnuts is wonderful! I love the moss-covered stone wall. Thank you both. Have you already bought your Chateau? When will you move in?

[@sarahburton3110]

Ruby and Diesel are soul mates

[@nlstevens1]

I really like the time lapse you use, very creative.

[@JudithBisson]

I am with you, I love nature.

[@carinemunro1077]

besides the gorgeous chestnuts , you two are the cutest couple together..so happy for you both!💘

[@brendam5356]

Hello Selmar and Tatiana Loved your chestnut forage in the woods so enchanting listening to you talking Selmar not alone I look forward to the Chocolate chestnut cake sounds delish😍Loved the garden time at Lalande will be lovely when you both move into your own chateau 😍❤️👌Tango the dance of love how perfect to end a fabulous vlog😍😍❤️❤️😘😘👌👌

[@cris_balm7460]

Love the music 🎶 and… Selmar… you are lucky you found her not she found you 🙏🏼👍🏼🌸😋 Two lovely peas in a pod ☯️

[@marthacarey5059]

Selmar - working outside with animals great and small creates calm. Enjoy life!

[@crazydays7]

Lovely. Both of you!

[@cerwelt]

Love your laughs.

[@Engelhafen]

So restful and nice to watch

[@paulinegranger1762]

You are so kind xx

[@coletteretif6316]

I really liked seeing how you made the garden beds. You seemed to have used a simple yet functioning system. I want to make some next spring and I think I will do something very similar. Thank you also for your vlogs.

[@jaynegrunnill3705]

Loved the chestnut hunt!

[@bigd4746]

I love Tatyana’s laugh.

[@marysutherland8570]

I enjoyed that very much! Loved watching the chickens zipping here a there when you sped the video up! Enjoyed gathering Chestnuts with you and am looking forward to seeing what (and how) you you makeofthem! Wonderful how God surrounds us with good things to eat, if we learn what to look for! I so much appreciate the quality of your videos, not technical, but your carefulness in clean language and behavior. This is a rare treasure, and I want to thank you for it very much! If I was able, I would contribute for you new home, but until I'm am, I will say thank you very much, and looking forward to your videos to come! Blessings, Mary, from WallaWalla, Washington, USA

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

I love the hedgehog footage!