Our annual Exposition! | Manor & Maker

[@donnadodman8865]

Thx Steve and Sara for taking us on the church tour! What a marvelous display of old engineering....just spectacular ❤

[@jerrielynnhartness929]

First off the sunflower fields were absolutely beautiful! But the church is just remarkable and to know it was carved ! Makes you think and try to imagine those who built it . Wow is all I can say .

[@ManorandMaker]

Just So. Much. Work.

[@srigging]

Fabulous art work & local celebration/Fete. The church is AMAZING! 🎉👏👏

[@ManorandMaker]

It really is!

[@claudiamann7111]

The church carved from stone is just incredible. What a wonderful art show with interesting pieces. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sherriewhitehead7279]

It wonderful that you offer such a wonderful venue for artists to show their work. As an artist I would want all my work shown together.

[@normamurray4450]

Thank you soooo much for sharing that wonderful carved Church with us....almost unbelievable, yet there it is for us to see. The dedication! You two are marvels at placing the art work so it works in your gorgeous Chateau. This video was full of wonderful surprises and I want to thank you for including us all!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Wonderful video 🥰🥰

[@ManorandMaker]

Thank you 🤗

[@penihavir1777]

What a cool place!!! I love your art events, and this one is definitely one of my favorites. ♥️

[@friendlhi]

how magical - this church looks quite antique , breathtaking, so special - and unknown nevertheless - thanks for showing it👍

[@ManorandMaker]

You're quite welcome!

[@sonnykat462]

That church will never burn down, and other than an earthquake damaging it, it will be there forever. Wow.

[@dianayavetz6286]

It was interesting to watch you decide where art pieces should hang and why. The cave church was amazing and I could have spent the day in the shop with lace and fabrics. Thank you.

[@micheledavies1665]

Love the box of old lace. Would definitely consider buying it!

[@sallyinnz70]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing. Stephanie would love it

[@nelleg152]

The church is amazing thanks for taking us along ❤

[@ManorandMaker]

You're welcome!

[@marilynmiller8182]

The church is amazing! Loved the antique shop too.

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks!

[@debbieverweire2141]

The church was an amazing site to see, I completely understand your loss of words.😮. Enjoyed the art display

[@sandradrees5499]

Thank you for showing us the amazing church, it is now on my list of places to visit. Your art exhibition is fabulous! Interesting and diverse, accompanying music was good too. Your ring is beautiful xx

[@carolesmith6620]

What a lovely place to go visit thank you for sharing your trip with me,loved all the Lace too. Take care and see you both next time 💕🌼🤗

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sdole9448]

You've done AWFULLY well to get a video out so soon after so much work! Thank you! Love your French adventures.

[@lindagage7315]

Beautiful art! You did a fantastic job displaying them! Well done

[@ManorandMaker]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jeanthobaben]

Nice job. I'm a retired art teacher and so spent endless hours hanging exhibits to make everyone's work look the best it could.

[@ManorandMaker]

High praise indeed - feel free to send us a mail with any notes or tips for next time! We're still learning!

[@hollykeller1545]

Oh no! I love the 2 black paintings next to each other where you first put them!!!!! Perfect!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

WOW just WOW 🤩 That church is amazing. Thanks for taking us along. Looks like your art exhibition was a success. So many beautiful pieces ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ManorandMaker]

It was great. So sad when they all go away again...

[@elainehazelburgess9229]

Oh, what an amazing video and account of the weekend. Thank you for showing us the church (in Aubeterre sur Dronne …WOW) - a "must visit"! Thank you too for all your hard work and careful attention with the artworks of the exposition - you are expert curators in addition to all your other skills! And yet another thank you for filming the firework display which I didn't attend… extraordinaire!!. ❤

[@ManorandMaker]

Its only due to the wonderful artists & friends that support us! Wink wink.

[@TheCrowsNest1950]

Hi Sara & Stephen, Yes I'd definitely buy the whole box of trimmings. Another successful annual Exposition is behind you on to the next event. Keep up the great work. Mark & Scott

[@ManorandMaker]

It was quite hard to leave behind... a return visit may be in the works.

[@nancywhite4057]

Beautiful

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks Nancy!

[@patriciajeffrey5681]

Love the dress!

[@sheilaosullivan3056]

Hi Sarah and Steve, great vlog again. What an amazing church that was, l love when you bring us along on these outings. What wonderful art you are displaying. I love the Tapestries . 😘🇨🇮

[@MnGirl1994]

Beautiful artwork this year!!!

[@AtlantaGarden]

Excellent choice of music inside the church carved from limestone. Nice find in your French adventures 😊

[@ManorandMaker]

Thank you!

[@lisaakinlabi]

I am so thankful for people like yourselves and other chateau friends for sharing such special places and interesting parts of your life, so that people like me get to experience what I would never be able to experience on my own. I found this very interesting.

[@ManorandMaker]

And we're thankful for the kind viewers who support us through the years :D

[@bettyrowe1981]

Your content is amazing!

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks Betty!

[@jenwhitelife2464]

Looks great ❤ . God bless you and yours. Love, jenwhite

[@ConnieRaffa-ss9hi]

All those hanging material pieces are just gorgeous!!!

[@holleym2927]

What a wonderful place to live!!! I can't wait for next week!

[@josephinetetley-jones2727]

What an incredible church! I always appreciate looking all around the brocantes!❤

[@karlanorvell9573]

The antique laces your friend found were beautiful. Good buy. Really enjoyed watching you decide where to put each piece of art. Interesting to hear all the criteria that go into the decisions, and we get to see that art as well. The town fete looked like fun too.

[@laurariley308]

Thanks again for sharing this historical place… apparently this century earlier villarges accomplished so much without question. Communities at this time relied on these huge castles and the communities to support. I believe many kindled their options no matter what your status. Killing me on where to place the art and wondering you are sucking me into this. Hate to say it but it’s rather enjoyable watching your decisions… ty

[@carinadudley1760]

Lovely art and so much fun. This is a very nice vlog.

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks Carina!

[@katechaston3672]

Wow that church reminds me of Tolkien - the Mines of Moria - like something the dwarves built in Lord of the Rings! Absolutely fantastic! 😊 Thanks for sharing that!

[@ManorandMaker]

Oooh, I can totally imagine that!

[@lindamcwilliams1234]

You make it look so easy

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks Linda!

[@aprillanders8018]

The church is surely beautiful!!!❤ Thanks for sharing your trip!! Looked like a lot of fun!! Lots of love from Tennessee ❤❤

[@ManorandMaker]

Love back to Tennessee!

[@terriashby5752]

Yes, I would have bought that lace in a heartbeat!

[@ManorandMaker]

So hard to walk away... trying not to grow the stash too much :)

[@hollykeller1545]

Nice art this year!

[@FindingFrance]

So much to experience this weeks episode in real life with you!

[@ManorandMaker]

Love having you with us!

[@robynforman1978]

This has been one of your best videos. Watching from England

[@ManorandMaker]

Thanks Robyn!

[@robertphillips9410]

Thank you, felt the energy in Aubterre and much enjoyed stimulating art show and sale....bonne fete

[@ManorandMaker]

Merci maman!

[@toots4205]

I love how you guys travel around and show the most beautiful, fascinating places in france. And with such enthusiasm! Thank you ❤ Im still trying to find a yt video with a walking tour of Eleanor of Aquitaine's life through areas of France, i have Sarah to thank for my deep interest in her now. 😂 but seriously, thank you

[@ManorandMaker]

You're very welcome! Another Eleanor convert! You might want to keep an eye out for our history event next year...

[@andreacatzel8259]

Great vlog! The sunflowers…..the extraordinary church….and gorgeous music, oh my…..and the expert hanging of the artworks! Did you buy the laces? Love to you. ❤

[@ManorandMaker]

We did not. I think that may happen on a return visit. I'm trying not to get too many projects in the queue...

[@bigboy77dk]

Quite honestly, I would restore one of the other buildings, and make that into an art studio and gallery. And then I would restore the diningroom back to look more "Chateau" again. I would maybe talk to the wallpaper company, that did the breakfast room 😊

[@johnoleary528]

Great art work and amazing, though disturbing, Church. I well understand how it can feel uncomfortable walking through it especially when no one obviously near you 😊

[@markharvey4706]

Thanks Guys for another great video. Can you tell me what was the percussion music playing when you showcased the artwork ?

[@lynettemayhew1723]

Steve, what are you putting up for sale. Please let us see. Great collection of art work from a lot of really talented people.

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

Have a good event 🤞🏻😊 I thought it would have been more dynamic had you had that black and white artwork offset to the right and the yellow artwork next to it on the left lined up on their horizon line above the sideboard. They would work really well together with the wall and woodwork colors. 😊 unsolicited two cents. It’s a shame the wallpaper sucks the life out artwork in the great hall, it makes it difficult for you to place art. Maybe one day a least you can pull it and paint. 😊😊😊

[@ManorandMaker]

I always appreciate your two cents Tony (even if just emojis). I take you point, and raise you "where would the large tapestry go?". Yes, we're looking forward to updating that wallpaper, it does grab a lot of the light too right now.

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

@@ManorandMakerdidn’t it fit over the fireplace? Btw it was lovely 🥰 if anything else that was a good choice, it was special! I did like hanging them I look forward to seeing the rooms in a normal perspective.

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

@@ManorandMakerwell now I got to finish the video 😂😂😂 never mind. Awesome the painting retreat is coming up! That’s going to be fun! 🤩

[@marinahoffstrom360]

Try hanging solid colored fabrics over the busy wallpaper, and place the art so there’s a good amount of solid color framing it. I would have the fabric go from the ceiling all the way to the floor, with a strip of wallpaper in between, maybe …

[@sachadench9394]

Unearthly indeed! That church is stunning and moving! I’ve never seen anything like it. What were the acoustics like? I am loving a binge catch up on all your adventures

[@ManorandMaker]

Lol... love that you have a moment to binge! We didnt test the acoustics too hard - there were other people there that might not have enjoyed our ballyhoo-ing. But definitely lots of bouncing...

[@sallyjohnson3381]

👋👍❤️

[@CherriRobb]

Hello. I just became a member today. I'm planning on traveling to France next spring to volunteer hopefully at four chateaux over 2 months. I will be emailing to your admin address shortly to inquire. I really look forward to meeting you both. Gardening is my specialty. Colorado Cherri

[@dianegriffith3006]

No Steve not sure I liked that boisterous music at the end. But liked the art. Church was very Erie.

[@karenrowland7467]

a favourite place to go w guests as i’m not too far from there- pretty awesome place… even troglodytes had religion!

[@ManorandMaker]

It really is an amazing spot. Your guests are fortunate!

[@delightfuldesignsbydenise9710]

I’d have needed 4-6 of the laces at the very least!!

[@ManorandMaker]

A woman after our own hearts!

[@holywatermama]

I thought Steve was saying he has Big Bertha here instead of big artwork...hahahaha

[@ManorandMaker]

Lol... maybe we will call the big works that from now on....

[@cjpowers9330]

The black artworks will stand out on the wallpaper.

[@suecooper3016]

Way back in 1990, we visited the worlds biggest caves which are in central Borneo & are all inside limestone cliffs. Called MULU caves & were only discovered by the non native people/tourists a decade before. One of them was high enough to fly a hot air ballon inside (which a French expedition had done in reality) Another is long enough to fit SIX jumbo jets inside one behind the other. The sense of awe is hard to describe. But my point is these limestone caves were carved by water not humans. I should imagine that was how the wonderful church/reliquary started before humans discovered it & developed it for their own use??

[@ManorandMaker]

Wha??? that is crazy... mind boggles... Yes, I wouldnt be surprised if it was a cave first. There are lots of caves here. It's not too far from Lascaux....

[@capeclearisland]

Is that the Bluenose on the shelf?

[@ManorandMaker]

Well spotted. Yes, we bought that replica in NS.

[@gerdaniehaus9508]

The church is a wonder. Do they know if it was carved top to bottom or bottom to top?

[@ManorandMaker]

Oooh, interesting question. I would guess down? But it didnt say...

[@aprildixon-ff1bc]

Maybe easels ?

[@pruelowden3536]

Neither the subtitles nor the text managed to record the name of the village you visited nor the village the underground church was in. Would it be possible for you to write it somehow for those of us interested in following up so we can name it correctly? Such a pretty and interesting place.

[@peigieeager9073]

buy the box.

[@batteredbacon]

Paint over that God awful wallpaper in the meantime...neutralize it....love you guys ❤

[@ManorandMaker]

When you think it was put up in the late 70's-early 80s, I'm just thankful they stuck to a classic pattern.

[@hollykeller1545]

No such thing as too crowded!!

[@sheilaosullivan3056]

Hi Sarah and Steve, great vlog again. What an amazing church that was, l love when you bring us along on these outings. What wonderful art you are displaying. I love the Tapestries . 😘🇨🇮