What's in the Outbuildings? | Manor & Maker

[@birgittvanwijk9646]

What a wonderful surprise of Dee and Ryann! I love how Dee gets Ryann out of her shyness in front of the camera. The barn is a dream! So much potential, so many treasures. So happy for your family 🥰

[@Hugho59]

You need to keep Dee in the videos she is awesome. Ryann did a great job with the spiders. What an awesome space and you are so right a gallery upstairs is perfect and letting other artist host workshops there is a great idea as well as hosting your own. Lot of love to you all.

[@kellyhawes8901]

As a massage therapist, I would love a space in the barn! Besides if you rent to wellness practitioners ( as well as artists) you only have to walk out of the chateau for your own massages! 🤗

[@noconnell874]

I could see a living quarters in the barn, and an artist residency every summer for someone who deserves it!

[@helenstella2666]

Oh I love this barn! It’s the prettiest barn I’ve seen ☺️ I can see why you’re excited…I’m excited! Yes, so much potential. How lovely of Dee & Ryan to start clearing up 😊 You are so lucky to have found this Chateau, it’s perfect for you ❤️

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks Helen! We are really excited!

[@xolodogs8068]

This Video just made me feel like BEING THERE & HELPING CLEANING UP EVERYTHING & leaving it squeaky clean 🧼 and beautiful ! Thank you M&M for letting us be part of this BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY with you guys 😉

[@cathymoore2377]

Oh Ryan and Dee you are brave women. That would scare the bejesus out of me. Those spiders are huge! Steve and Sarah should be very grateful.

[@ManorandMaker]

Oh, we certainly are!

[@ChristineKelly1000]

I was just wondering what size of spider would make webs THAT big. Good Lord, fair play to Ryanne.

[@ManorandMaker]

@@ChristineKelly1000 she is so brave....

[@ChristineKelly1000]

@@ManorandMaker for sure. You wouldn’t find me within a mile of those huge arachnids! 😂

[@zander8018]

🥰🇨🇦 Hi I'm Ren in Vancouver. I am happy to share your happy journey of restoration a piece of History. As an Acadian, France holds a special place in my heart and culture.. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.❤💯❤🇨🇦

[@lindakayparker3764]

Steve and Sara, I am so thrilled for you, having purchased the most beautiful chateau with all the fantastic outbuildings. Can’t wait to follow along as you transform it all the home of your dreams.

[@ktkt9982]

Great job cleaning the soon to be studio.

[@ktkt9982]

Spiders are friends.

[@teresacarle294]

@@ktkt9982 💐Yes, they did a splendid job 🧹tidying the Studio. Very kind & industrious of them. Nice 🎁 surprise for Steve. 🕸️ Some spiders are friendly & snack on deadly spiders & bugs. 🕷️Others like black widows (or their cousins)😳 aren't great to have hanging about the place. 💚 Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@louisebexton2608]

Definitely the best barn ever!!! So beautifully solid - everything used to be done to please the eye - not like today. It'll be a treat to see how you transform it!! All the best from Elmira 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@potterkelly487]

Your studio is going to be amazing! Light a fire, wash your brushes, no toilet, oh well can’t have it all.🇨🇦❤️the attic, those beams are beautiful, excited to watch the transformation.

[@joyeddlemon798]

Beautiful building. Looking forward to it’s transformation. Bravo ladies! Job well done!!

[@mrsmurfin9066]

I cannot add enough heart eyes emojis to express how much i love this place. I would have totally bought it for the barn too. As you were showing us around I could see so many potential uses for the spaces. If you hold big events I could see feeding people in the old cow barn porting with big harvest tables spread all around. And the out door covered area is just asking for strung lights and a summer party. I can't wait to see it all complete (in a few years I know) Great job Dee and Ryann just getting t cob webs out made a huge difference..

[@ManorandMaker]

Right! That back area is screaming for some strung lighting!

[@thirdonetoo1212]

What a space! I’m sure everyone’s head is spinning with ideas. And what angels are Dee and Ryan!! Job well done....and the little bouquet!!!!

[@sushilaclifton573]

Dee is so natural on camera. I enjoy watching and listening to her. Good luck with renovation of the barn. Huge space. Thank you.

[@mavep2855]

Great barn with loads of potential! So kind of Gran and Ryan to remove the cobwebs and sweep up. Little by little -so exciting. Well done Steve and Sarah🙏🏻❤️

[@karinbergman1646]

The barn is stunning--studio space, atelier, workshops, retreats, yoga school, winery with attached pergola, amazing! Beautiful, solid architecture. And such wonderful helpers preparing a surprise clean up! Fantastic.💗

[@patricianathan4676]

How exciting for you, I can see how you must have fallen in love with the outbuildings, the stonework as well of the grounds and the Chateau of course. Brave ladies tackling those spiders, ugh, but what a great surprise and you can move your art bits in immediately when they arrive. All good for the winter, I think it’s going to be a cold one. WCL

[@nothin2seehere]

Loved this! Ryann and Dee are so adorable. Great job!

[@annaibarra3447]

Awe! That is so nice of Ryann & Dee to do such a super sweet gesture. I love that they thought of this to surprise Steve. And agree, what a fabulous barn, it looks great and when brought back to life, it will be amazing. Such potential and so many ideas.

[@lawrencebaker2318]

The outbuilding is lovely! It seems that these chateaux have outbuildings almost as interesting as the chateau itself! So many possibilities! Good work, Ryann & Dee!

[@conconcost9967]

That cleaning made a huge difference. Now some sanding and paint and Steve is good to go with his art studio! Sweet, nice, and genuine family ! Great out building, and the horses and cows had a swanky place to stay for sure.

[@normamurray4450]

What a gem you have! I am so looking forward to being a part of your magical Chateau and how you plan to decorate and bring things back to life. Well done, fellow Canadians!

[@christhankyou6452]

Mom and whoever that is with her, is a godsend to you. Hopefully you are appreciating her

[@jasperjavellana4454]

The outer walls of your barn has so much character… it has that rustic but elegant charm… and such spacious interior. I’m excited for your future plans for the mix use of your barn. 👍 👍 Sarah, it’s so sweet of your Mom and niece to clean the room that Steve intended to be his art studio. 😃 😃

[@annaibarra3447]

OH I do agree, the outside of the side barn was so sweet, then later when the back of barn, showing that beautiful, large, outdoor covered area! I got so excited and could see a artists conversing with others, while seating and enjoying the views.

[@danabe3220]

Beautiful house sand the outbuildings and stables make it even more special.

[@marymichel9658]

One can only sense the excitement of what future plans lay ahead for your outbuilding(s) conversion. I'm so invested,from afar,in your dreams and hopes as well. Miss Dee, you have a spirit of good will and mischievousness!!! I appreciate how your "side kick" is following in your foot steps. How great watching the family pulling together.

[@TheFiown]

This round brush is called a 'tete de loup' or wolfs head, I was just given one by a friend shocked by my extensive collection of pretty webs ! Still haven't used it !

[@twobluestripes]

That is so cute. I don’t remember what we called them growing up, he probably just had nicknames for it, but I can see if I’m searching for them here in the US that they are usually labeled cobweb duster. Wolfs head is much more exciting!

[@carolinegooder7091]

Photograph the webs as art and the spiders. Learn which spiders are your friends to keep the flyers down.😁

[@dianecoutu9270]

That was so thoughtful of them, They made me laugh when they first introduced themselves. I hope to see you all again soon. It is wonderful seeing things come along as they are.

[@jeanburgin160]

The farm is awesome!!! The building is beautiful ... Well, the spiders have definitely taken up residence. This will be an awesome studio and so much fun to have the bread oven!!! Goodness I love the stable. What great spaces. This looks like it is in good repair. Love seeing the old things. This building is so amazing and so beautiful! Love the old doors and they can easily be restored. All the best to you all. Love the old timbers. Yes, the stone work is stunning. Great job ladies!!!

[@JP-bv7bf]

The out buildings are amazing, I can see why you love them so. It was so kind of your relatives to clean it up for you. Now you just need to clean the chicken coop and get some hens to complete the effect of country life in France. LOVE the temper beams in the barns.🇨🇦

[@sunrise1304]

Love the barn / painting studio! If only it could be done by tomorrow 😄 but as I can see the roof needs fixing. Something that can happen immediately would be chickens or other animals in the other part, imagine fresh eggs! Well in the meantime keep calm and carry on Steve,Sarah and family!💙

[@maryannrecht7605]

Love the barn! As you stated, the potential is endless. The "big dust-up" by Ryann and Dee was wonderful and demonstrated how just dusting and sweeping can be encouraging. Bravo! to two very sweet women.

[@tinekejoldersma]

It is stunning! I can see you work in there Steve, my whole house fits in there, so big! And part from some roof holes it is sturdy. And those two sweethearts cleaning it out for you, awwwww.

[@cathymc8365]

Wow, huge potential for various uses with the barn! You could definitely have all kinds of workshops out there. Step one - the roof and then let the imagination fly! Thanks for the great tour!

[@3lightsteps]

As a sculptor who built a 40 x 60 pole barn with a concrete floor, for my husband's machine shop and my studio, I know just how excited you are to have such a wonderful creative space. I will finally be able to create some artwork again this coming spring. Really looking forward to seeing some of your art!!!

[@ruthhovsepian]

❤️❤️❤️ Each time I see Dee I fall in love with her even more. She is such a sweet-hearted woman. ❤️❤️❤️

[@teresacarle294]

⭐ Outstanding Outbuilding Tour! ⭐ What a stunning structure! Such a handsome spot for 🖼️Steve's Studio🎨. So 🆒: the petite 🐴 horse stall + tack room, the troughs for cows🐮, the chicken 🐔 coop, a utility room for 🚜tractor + ⚒️tools, & a 🍞 + 🍕 oven (be still my ❤️ + tummy😋). That massive hay barn is glorious. Just calling out for a gallery & an artist 🖌️ workshop 🪡 that can transform to 🎉 party central. Perfect for a sophisticated 🍷 & 🧀 soiree too! 🌟Wowsa! Absolutely in 💕 love 💕 with covered patios. In SoCalifornia, you can almost enjoy them year-round. (Maybe 🚫 in France.) 😎They really are a lifesaver when the🌡️mercury rises🥵. 😉As you said, it will make an exciting multi-use space. Can't wait to 👁️👁️see how your plans develop down the line!!! 💚 Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@Leed216]

Wow that’s a stunning barn. I can just see the sewing/quilting/painting retreats there. Stay in the house and workshops in the barn/artist studio. Package deal. Good job Ryan and Dee

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

Omg those are the best out buildings, and they are actually in pretty good shape. Yeah you need to at least patch the roof for now, but wow the spaces and potential hay even if you used for there intended purposes how intact they are. This property just keeps on giving!

[@liverbird_55]

The outbuildings are so lovely and I love the art studio steve, cant wait to see all your art supplies in there its a great space👍🏼

[@elisabeth6108]

What a great surprise pulled off by Dee and Ryann! Such a transformation! No wonder you fell for the barn. It is stunning; so much detail. Love your ideas for using it. Really enjoying your vlogs.

[@lidial1042]

What a fantastic space! I can definitely imagine the top floor as a gallery or a big workshop area. Can't wait to see it restored and full of life!

[@patriziadelorenzis378]

Wonderful stunning ,magical place, The sinks are beautful , I can't stop thinking how lucky these buildings are to have found sensible people like you to take care of them ! Lunga vita ! from the south of Italy.

[@kathywillis7459]

Such a beautiful building! I can see why you haven’t decided exactly what you’re going to do with it. The possibilities are endless!

[@bernadettehooper4318]

When visiting family clears cobwebs and sweeps a musty space, priceless. Happy for your new adventure. All that potential!

[@dotlaing1085]

Stunning building ….and so much space. The room in the roof is just awesome…… Thanks for sharing Dottie xx

[@k.j.2481]

That's what I thought also about the barn "Potential." The attic is probably the " hay loft." Where the stable is may be where milking cows were. The metal bowls attached to the stalls are what the cows push down with their nose to get a drink while standing.

[@dianepelley7765]

What an amazing place you have. Great helpers as well 👏👏 Ryann and Dee! Bravo. 🥰🇨🇦

[@simonejulee1111]

It’s absolutely beautiful! Love the family feel I get from your channel, much needed in these isolated times 🕊

[@debimacinnis5548]

The barn is beautiful and you now have many options to bring it back to life

[@deniseburgess.5082]

Ryan and Dee did a great job 🤗 looking forward to seeing you studio come together Steve 🎨🔨🍾

[@SchizoCrankyCrafter]

Wow… So many possibilities. I can just imagine smelling fresh bread wafting in the air. I think that top floor is perfect for that art gallery you are imagining. But, it could also pivot and be used for an event space, yes? A stage at one end would be perfect for a small band, poetry reading, teaching an art class, while having the ability to store tables, chairs, etc. underneath. And don’t get me started on the stables, tack room and cow barn…. Bovine Bar, anyone? How fun!

[@loisblais3431]

What a great job Ryann and Dee did on the studio area. A loving thing to do. Great outbuildings and super ideas for their usage. I love old barns. Looking forward to being a part of your journey. It’s snowing here in Penetang. Hope you enjoy better weather over there. Cheers!

[@NottinghamshireMadness]

That's amazing, studio looks almost ready to go, brilliant attic space and we can bring the horses!

[@williamgreenough8350]

when clearing cob webs from inside, use evergreen bows to collect the webs with, they can always be returned back to the bush, where as brooms and the like have to hosed down if you want to reuse them again

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks for the tip! We already designated that broom as the cobweb brush, we have so many cobwebs!

[@williamgreenough8350]

@@ManorandMaker put the brooms away, and use the bows, they're a lot cheaper, lol. think scotish and dutch, and your pennies will stretch farther, lol

[@melindaduncan3073]

I’m so happy for y’all! I can’t wait to see everything that you end up doing to the Château and the outbuildings

[@trinitystarclararose7118]

Great job Nan and DEE so thoughtful and supportive. 👍😊 Beautiful 🤩outbuildings and they are in such great shape. You chose well. You are right so much potential.🌈 from Vancouver🇨🇦

[@donnanancekivell9430]

You are absolutely right Steve the possibilities are endless.......I love that huge space that takes in the whole upstairs...........Dee and Ryan did a wonderful job with all the webs....good thing it’s them there and not me, I’m cringing in my living room.............have a good week...........Donna in Toronto

[@virginiabelt6753]

Thank you so much for the white lettering on the black background! Now I can read quickly and not miss the beautiful things you show us like this barn! On second floor be sure to leave room for dancing in front of the artwork. Many museums do that now and bring in professional dancers to use the art as inspiration for work they choreograph. Brining different types of art together is very inspiring.

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks for the feedback and great ideas Virginia!

[@hatshepsut8329]

The barn is FABULOUS! You are so lucky that it is in a workable state. The gals did a bang up job cleaning up Steve’s studio!

[@RosasCabin]

Wow! What a barn!! Your helpers are not only sweet ladies but cleaning angels, too! Fix those roof leaks asap because the rain will destroy all that beautiful old wood 🪵 very quickly and it is, as you know, irreplaceable. God bless your efforts!

[@marianleblanc130]

Enjoy watching. Thank you for sharing 😘🇨🇦

[@Rosa7388]

The barn is really beautiful! I think a lot of people would have just purchased the barn on its own to convert and live in, so it's awesome that it comes along with the chateau. The gallery idea is wonderful, as well as the mixed use artist workshops. I also feel that many artists in various fields would want to find inspiration there, and have their work displayed there too.

[@mrs.anonymous7468]

"Dora" what a classic name for a cow! I love it!

[@101life9]

Awesome 👌. All hands on deck. Blessings 🤩 .

[@susandewolfe4876]

Audio sounded great. Way to go Ryann and Dee!!!! Both are future starlets!!!

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks for the feedback! I have been working on the audio editing skills, good to know it's paying off! Ryann and Dee say thanks!

[@paulacorreal1675]

Oh Wow, the barn is beautiful and the exterior architecture just superb, not to mention the interior potential. Steve and Sarah, you’ve hit the jackpot! Whew, what an amazing ride you’re embarking on! I thought the Château was special but what an added bonus. Big applaud to your mother and niece for their special gesture! Thanks for taking me along on your amazing venture….watching from PA, USA.

[@imeldapurcell9919]

Just loved the Barn. Both Dee & Ryaan are a great team. This chateau is stunning.

[@roannecampagnolo4629]

Oh such brave girls to clean all those cobwebs and spiders!! Big spiders!! Love the stone floors and hay racks in the horse barn. Thanks for showing us around. Hello from Canada...🍁

[@deborahhanson4027]

I had to come back to check out the out building vlog. Wow !! The Studio Barn was waiting for you to arrive Steve. Working in this space can only contribute to inspire fresh creative ideas. Wow ! You & Sara totally did your do diligence in securing this absolutely amazing property. Your living the dream !!! Bravo

[@margoarmstrong3042]

I can see why you're over the moon about your property! There is so much character and potential in the out buildings and Dee and Ryann have made a great start! 🇨🇦.

[@meri8746]

Gorgeous! Yes, full of potential! This will be an amazing transformation! Tooooo exciting! Awesome cleaning surprise! Such a sweet gesture! 💕

[@cynthialambert9067]

Phenomenal! Rustic and beautiful. Please don't update it. Clean, paint and repair is all that is needed. I get a knee-jerk reaction when I hear the word update. It's double talk for "sterilise and surgically remove all charm." The only thing new it needs is a bathroom facility for when people come for events. Hope you are going to paint the windows and doors that lovely French blue that Stephanie uses at Lalande. Congratulations. What a find. It will clean up well.

[@lilirehak5569]

Art gallery on the 2nd floor -- YES!

[@suehall3298]

So exciting so many dreams waiting to come true 💐🍷🍷🍷🍷🍾🍾 Love Sue ❤❤❤ 🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@DownButNotOutYet]

These outbuildings are wonderful. So much potential!! I love the open space at the outside of the buildings. Depending Steve, you can after sorting out the floor, you can paint outside on a hot summers day, you can exhibitions of all sorts there. The gals did a wonderful job in clearing and cleaning. I would do a better quality staircase, a nice wide one so you can carry the artwork up or down. How about having a music evening during summer time. I am sure local musicians will gladly show their talents and make it a grand evening for all to enjoy. As you say, so much potential. Regards to all and thank you for sharing your exciting and very interesting lives with us. Nice to see you warm hearted people so blessed. Au revoir for now.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Your studio is going to be amazing Stephen 😀 Lovely out buildings which you can do so much with like you said Stephen 🌸💕🌸

[@nicolecouture4514]

You have bought such a fantastic place. So so much potential as you say. Happy for your both! Nice job Mom and Ryann. 😃 😃

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Wow, what a gorgeous barn! It's massive, no wonder you are both so thrilled to have these spaces for your art studio and projects; and the upper floor, attic, is stunning the beams are superb. Looking forward to seeing how these marathon creations progress. Great work Dee and Ryan. Xx

[@river5381]

I caught myself being so envious of what the both of you have, not good to be this way I know. Super exciting to just watch each video that you share with us. Thank you!

[@dianalyman5950]

Oh my goodness!!! What a dreamy building. It really does make the creative mind explode. How on earth are you going to narrow down the possibilities??? Heavy sigh.😔 This is going to be a treat to gaze upon.😍

[@patpowers2154]

Artist retreats please, sign me up. Great to have family there and so cute with the flowers...xx

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. Great barn! So many spaces to be creative! Nice job cleaning ladies. Love outbuildings.

[@smz5302]

Wow - those "outbuildings" are far better than I expected. VERY cool - inside and out. Really looking forward to seeing how you proceed. Enjoying your channel!

[@thatoldbiddy2]

Thanks for sharing... Such a cool building with gobs of potential

[@pamkullman8839]

The outbuildings are just as beautiful as the chateau! even the covered area where Steve was talking is a cool area!

[@mariegroves2370]

Great job Ryann and Dee ! What a blessing you are.

[@sharongruener6078]

Wonderful Barn. Yes, much potential. It was sweet to get it all cleaned up. Blessings.

[@paean109]

Thank you for the tour Sara and Steve. This was great. I really like the exterior stonework. Oh gosh. The old cow stanchions with the water bowls that have the plunger in them that the cow would press to drink the water. Old school. Reminds me of home. Our barns had the same setup. Gosh, so much you could do with all the space on the 2nd level. An art gallery would be an awesome idea. With all the walls being stone. Love it. Dee and Ryann, you're the best. Steve you must keep that beautiful pink light hanging in the center of your office... hahahahahaha, jk.

[@lasanimasaussies]

I might be more excited by the barn than the chateau. That barn opens a world of possibilities! Beautiful property

[@mariaabraham311]

The Barn is gorgeous! What a beautiful place for your Studio Steve!!! How precious that was of Ryann & Dee to clean it up for you, you have a great crew there! This is going to be one magical place when your done with it! 🇨🇦❤️

[@marthaizaguirre6363]

Oooo spiders!! That was a dirty clean up! Hope you gave them each huge hugs & something yummy for supper! Agree that the barn has amazing potential especially a loft gallery.

[@sarahofer4368]

Marvelous "Barn" space. Imagine if you leased the stables and cow shed to artists.

[@shannonphillips9344]

So many great things to take place here as you move along through your goals! So impressed by Ryann's & Dee's tackling of the spiders...not sure I could have done that! So thoughtful of them. Best of luck and can't wait to see the rest of the journey.

[@Vee-zx6eh]

I love your barn. I think that your tractor area would have been the original carriage house before tractors. Then the stables and tack room where the horse harness or saddles would have been kept and maintained. The reason that the carriages were kept in a separate area to the horse stables is that the carriage paintwork (often 12 careful slow drying layers of hand mixed paint finished to a high gloss) was kept away from any animal fumes (urine and stable waste etc) that would have tarnished the paintwork and leather and metal on the carriage. The tack and harness are kept in separate rooms for the same reason. Carriages or horse drawn implements were very expensive to have and to maintain and were extremely valuable items. I have horses and carriages and would absolutely love to have a set up like yours. It's perfect and I am excited for you.

[@ManorandMaker]

That's quite interesting about the lacquer work! Thanks!

[@carolinegooder7091]

Carriages are works of Art. Till you utilize the space, how about a gallery of Carriages for a year to bring visitors to your Chateau with visiting carriage artists and their Carriages?

[@ManorandMaker]

@@carolinegooder7091 Love it! Are you able to organize it? We don't have those kinds of contacts, but would be happy to partner!

[@brownetesa]

What a great barn. I love the different sections and the doorways which are absolutely charming. I agree with you that the upper floor would make a great art gallery. Another idea for the other sections, could be rental studios or a mini-hotel. The wooden overhang is a perfect place to have a patio, barbeque and bar for either yourselves or for guests. Like you said, "the potential is endless".

[@mandyedgar4663]

This has so much potential I can see this being so amazing in time ..... You struck gold by finding this wonderful home and outbuildings ...Thankyou for sharing this with us truly amazing xx

[@beverlymurray6554]

Love these videos! Ryann and Dee you did a great job! That barn is amazing. Steve I can’t wait to see you painting in that studio and sharing with us. What a fantastic property ❤️

[@danaholt1720]

Hello from California 😎 I LOVE you all 👏👏👏❤