The Chateau Diaries: BIG NEWS FROM SELMAR!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

You hit the jackpot when the landscape architect decided to volunteer. You can tell he is very knowledgable.

[@barbibutton9619]

Yes and it seems he is like Steph; he has the history behind his craft and passion

[@OnlyLoveCan38]

Everything is so wonderful because the lake is coming and Selmar can get paid!

[@susanspurling4826]

So happy Selmar is now a paid employee.

[@Michelle-wk4ek]

Is he !! ?? Good job 👏

[@mariannejones1112]

Gayle Foster 4

[@shellypala8497]

Selmar is officially employee of the month!!! Congratulations, Selmar! 🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺 🛠 🧰 ⚒️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@taitweigel64]

Relieved that Selmar's news is not that he's moving away. Finally, he is getting paid and has his papers to work in France. Congratulations! Loved Dan's removing trees that obscured the view to the lake. It's moving along so well.

[@linedallaire9631]

I was worried to watch the video....glad it's good news, now let's watch it 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@DreamyLele]

@Yol Maiv you do need to pay taxes in the respective country so that's what he requested

[@FolkFaninMA]

I know, when I saw the title of this vlog, I was almost afraid to watch. But then I remembered that he was talking about building the walkway pergola and realized he can’t be going anywhere to soon. 😀

[@DreamyLele]

@@iwilitu6591 seems to be a southern Europe kinda problem tho, Portugal is horrible and I've heard stories about Spain and Italy 😅

[@lala-ct9ir]

It is not about taxes, the document that he is holding says "récépissé de dépôt de dossier de création d’entreprise", which means that he is setting up his own company. This is the receipt on handing in his "dossier" for creating a company.

[@philippabettison897]

Stephanie, you most definitely NEED a chipper. Not only would it lesson the amount of burning you would have to do, but it would produce plenty of mulch for your vegetable and other garden beds. It would also save a ton of time and work for Dan, freeing him up to do more skilled gardening tasks. I speak from experience on my parents’ property. Formerly, bushes and trees that needed to be cleared had to be cut down, cut up into smaller peaces that would fit on a trailer, driven to the burning spot and burnt, weather permitting. The amount of time and labour involved compared with cutting and feeding into the chipper is significant. The chipper is worth its weight in gold.

[@becs4544]

So wonderful to hear that Selmar is staying for at least a while longer!!

[@GalaxyRangerNiko]

He said in his interview with Stephanie on Patreon that he wants to stay for a few years. :)

[@barbibutton9619]

@@GalaxyRangerNiko oh that's wonderful. TY for sharing that

[@AnitaandLucas]

@@GalaxyRangerNiko ooh this is exciting news! Thanks for sharing!

[@sylviemacfarland8503]

@@GalaxyRangerNiko Did he say what led him to come to leave Holland and come to Lalande?

[@GalaxyRangerNiko]

@@sylviemacfarland8503 I haven't watched the whole interview but I suspect he's got a bit of a gypsy soul. :)

[@scpmdt]

So happy for Selmar. He deserves all the wonderful things to come & coming his way. The Dancing Handymen. Well done Selmar.❤️

[@amberroberson883]

I am so happy for the upcoming Lake & Selmar! Love

[@stillkicking]

sooooooooooo happy to hear Selmar’s news.........it would leave a big hole if he ever left........❤️

[@PipeDreamerJacques]

I know! I was afraid when I saw the title that he was leaving.

[@sue1699]

@@PipeDreamerJacques And he did leave. Does anyone know why?

[@LeannsAdventures]

I'm so happy that Selmar will be sticking around!

[@AvaT42]

Allright!! Selmar can be the self employed, employee of the month now!!😁💃💃🎉🥂. Congratulations Selmar!!

[@GRANDIPRGROUPTravel]

Love the way Selmar DANCES as he shows how he moves the wood around! 💜😉🤩

[@jacquelinemilton7824]

I would say the butterfly was Stephanie’s father saying he agrees about the trees coming down around the lake, especially as it landed on Isabelle’s hand !🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@2Sugarbears]

I like that thought.

[@dttttt]

@@STICKITINYOUREAR Hey I'm a person of science but there are too many unexplained stories to dismiss, about butterflies and memories of loved ones who are now gone.

[@Sosoph098]

S.L.S I’m not even sure why you watched all her videos and still keep watching yet you spew out hatred and negativity about her. Lol! move on woman or man! what’s even more sad is , you. You who still watches her videos. 😂😂😂 just unbelievable. But thanks anyway. Thanks because you’re contributing to the $$$$$ here for her. I just find people who hate others’ videos yet still watch it. Oh and from the beginning too. 😂 oh the irony.

[@dttttt]

@@STICKITINYOUREAR Excuse me? Please stop. You don't know me. The last thing I believe in is fairies, princesses, and frogs kissing handsome men. Not even as a child reading the stories. Stephanie's videos are so full of joy and positivity, can we please treat people here in the comments with the same spirit?

[@dttttt]

@@STICKITINYOUREAR It is not at all contradictory. My last response was about beliefs that you tried to place upon me in a quite immature way. Not sure why you took that approach. My first response about butterflies refers to a job I had where part of my work involved talking with hundreds of people who lost loved ones. Very unexpectedly and traumatically in accidents. These people lost their children, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters. They did not know it was coming. Everyone woke up on their last days not knowing it would be their last day. They never got to say good-bye. Because they didn't know there would need to be a good-bye. There is something I heard over & over again, that even someone who is trained in research & science pays attention to. Because we humans haven't yet uncovered everything there is to know about the world. To think we do know everything is hubris. What did people talk about? Butterflies. In the most chilling stories that make your cheek hairs stand on end. May be entirely coincidental, all of it. But there is so much, I keep an open mind. That's my choice. I didn't think I owe all this explanation to you. Rather, perhaps it will provide comfort for others if they have their own butterfly story. And they will find comfort instead of dismissing it because of something a random person said on the internet. That comfort is valuable when you're dealing with such loss, if you decide you need that kind of comfort. Frankly I'm agnostic and even find stories about God crazy. Get enough life experience and talk with enough people, patterns emerge. Really this is nothing but harmless words in a comment on KZbin, and I'm at a loss as to why you care to respond.

[@garrettrobinson3826]

My favorite part of this wonderful community you've built is that your employees are, in a very real and tangible way, your peers. Your respect for their various expertise is what makes the chateau work!

[@joannedodds9637]

Thank goodness Selmar is staying. I did not want to look at comments in case he was leaving for good. Good luck being self employed x

[@robinchurch5658]

Good news all around: Selmar is officially the Dancing Handyman, Dan is getting the future lake view opened up, and Davy is planning all kinds of great things for the grounds. As usual, Mummy is as cute as a button; no wonder that butterfly landed on her finger. Thank you so much, Stephanie for orchestrating all this joy🤗

[@camillecovington8257]

So happy for Selmar! He has become such a part of Le lande. Hate to ever see him go.

[@labcat2322]

Im sooo pleased that Selmar will be staying around, he is such a gentleman and has a beautiful soul. He is such an asset to the LaLande family. It was so interesting listening to Davy talk about the history of chateau gardens, he was so knowledgeable and with Dan working so hard to clear the undergrowth to show the amazing view. I loved this vlog ❤❤❤

[@TappanZee1234]

Fantastic to know Delmar is now a businessman in France and will be at La Lande for a very long time!

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Well I’m so happy to see that Selmar finally got his papers, I thought he was going to say he was leaving and of course we know he can NEVER do that...........wonderful that we can look forward to all his new creations...............Donna in Toronto

[@Harmon1ca]

I’m confused. Isn’t Selmar from the Netherlands? Why does he need work paperwork when he’s within the EU?

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Harmon1ca ...haven’t got a clue ! you would have to ask Stephanie and Selmar

[@duartcastle1]

@@d5278 Yes, I agree with you.

[@mariak9727]

Harmon1ca I believe it has to do with taxes and applying for social benefits. And also the fact that he will be self employed.

[@bredaswitzer1948]

Phew😃i thought selmar was going to leave 😃its brilliant news he got his certificate 😀😀didn't Dan do an amazing job cutting down those trees,i can see now where the lake is going to be 😃brilliant 🤗🤗🤗

[@carolweaver3269]

Dan and Selmar both have opened up so much more since they have been there. Stephanie, you have a way of helping the employees feel more comfortable and they seem to know you do care about. The way you treat Mummy is so nice. You are such a great daughter and she is a fine Mum too, we can tell. I know you were proud of Selmar and will want to keep him employed for a long, long time. You were testing him for a minute, thinking he may want to be employed elsewhere, thank God he showed 'no interest'. He loves La Lande and the people and they care for him and I think he feels he truly is home. Especially now that he has things set up so nicely for the woodworking business for La land. So nice to watch all that is taking place and how the trees are coming down. David is an asset too, and his expertise is very important. The wallpaper will be perfect in that bedroom and nice you can keep it the same. You do such fine work looking into all of this. The darker one, the one you thought was the same size was very lovely. I think nicer than the lighter one. Not sure if the room would look nice with smaller print, but using the darker blue and if it is something that could be used? The room if larger, can certainly take the larger print. It would be lovely with a chandelier I think anyway, would be so nice in the bedroom and Sconces on the walls? That is going to be restored to elegance when finished am sure. You have great taste and talent. Would love to see more of Selmar's teaching techniques as he taught the Foz Trot and know he knows many more dance steps. I danced fro the time I was three and took Tap, Jazz, Ballet, and Baton. That is why I have such an interest in dance. Poor Mummy being left behind while you all were able to go out to eat.. LOL She looked so alone there in such a big palace. I felt like I needed to come out of this video and stay home with her while all of you were out. Mummy knows what to do am sure.

[@amandalevy1227]

@carol weaver. Me too!

[@barbibutton9619]

She may welcome some down time. I would, lol.

[@letitiahansford307]

Selmar has several old videos of him dancing. He is very accomplished. Use the search feature.

[@richaelblewett5068]

Yay for Selmar! The dancing handyman!

[@charliebrown5755]

Selmar has themost wonderful laugh

[@MrFahrenheit9]

So recently a picture of my friends' baby popped up in my Facebook feed. The post stated that this lucky girl is just a year old, and she had already lived in French castle like a princess for a month. I take a look at the surroundings and see a familiar terracotta tile on the floor. And then a familiar Jarvis art. And I realize, they were staying at Lalande! So I write to my friend, and he confirms, and indeed they did. And in the first video he watched he spots his wife playing a piano during a final performance of the summer workshop. I live in Ukraine and my friend is Belarusian living in Paris. Such a small world)

[@radicalmama135]

such a small small world!

[@Marynochka_channel]

@@radicalmama135 another Ukrainian here!

[@AvaT42]

Настя Здорикова How exciting!! What a great surprise to see your friends.

[@garyc5483]

So very true Nastya. regards

[@MrFahrenheit9]

@@Marynochka_channel так, це тепер моя невеличка мрія завітати до Лаланду! Хай ваша також скоріше здійсниться!

[@glyndwrgardens3318]

Stephanie When you dredge out the lake bed be sure to save that very rich soil to use in in your landscaping projects as a top dressing and for fill to level up your lawns and terraces.

[@littleskittles7733]

Don't forget to let Michael Petherick sift for gold in the dredged material...remember the shiny specks seen on his walk past the stop gates?

[@barbibutton9619]

Brilliant

[@yvonneharrison4112]

Jeff Hughes great idea Jeff..

[@christophercunningham3679]

I was just about to say this. there is too much good dirt in the pond, take it out now before the refill will be so much easier.

[@carolehanrahan]

Everything is getting so exciting at the Chateau! I love the fact that the viewers are getting to fund some of the brilliant changes and additions. Selmar adds so much with his expert craftsmanship and sweet personality. Dan's work in the garden has taken it by leaps and bounds towards a shiny future and all of the other beautiful people add so much with each of their talents. I have been enjoying every second of it. I love the view towards the lake and can't wait to see shining waters there again soon hopefully.

[@mypioneergirl]

Plucking eyebrows. ha ha This was a fun episode. Everyone seems so excited.

[@hackneybitch]

Loved that too!

[@radicalmama135]

or cutting hair

[@barbaralemere5183]

Bravo Selmar! Gainful employment at last ! Great work Dan!

[@bettybay2181]

Selmar is self employed. Wonderful.!

[@hugsfordrugs9562]

Can you please explain why does he need that paperwork. He is an EU citizen and can work in france

[@Sgirl]

@@hugsfordrugs9562 I'm pretty sure it's because he's not being employed by a business entity, so he needs to get a license to be in business and set up paying his own taxes and paying into health insurance etc. So he's essentially a non-citizen setting up a new business in France, not just working, and I'm sure there's a massive amount of paperwork and bureaucracy compliance involved.

[@hugsfordrugs9562]

@@Sgirl thank you

[@annamariaselvaggi6725]

Congratulations Selmar! You deserve the very best! Stephanie is blessed to have him at La Lande. 🥳🥂🥳🇨🇦

[@punangaata4882]

I love the way Selmar, laughs so infectious. Congratulations Selmar.

[@leonorgrandle5960]

I love how Selmar dresses for dinner and gatherings. Also congratulations on his work permit!

[@janetthomas8244]

@Yol Maiv Me too

[@sorcha259]

@Yol Maiv it wasn't a work permit it was his certificate authorizing him as self employed in France.

[@lunayahwitch]

I’m So happy you’re employing Selmar! I was watching early on when he was showing the work he’d done to create the new wood shop and I was thinking that it’s a shame the chateau cannot employ Selmar too, since there is so much work to be done! I’m overjoyed that this is exactly the case! I’m so glad for my small part as a Patron to help see another needed position filled at the chateau! Yay for everyone!

[@SHYsArt]

I love Hanni's dress and hat. LOL Mummy and the mic. Gérald l'écossais bonjour. Congratulations Selmar we are so happy you are staying at La Lande, best news EVER.

[@annieabfab6258]

SHYsArt - Hanni is a breath of fresh air and generous supporter ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🇦🇺🐨

[@Michelle-wk4ek]

Annie Abfab how do you know ?

[@brianashton1428]

@@Michelle-wk4ek (Moira Ashton) Because when Stephanie introduced Hanni a couple of week ago, she said she was a patreon,.

[@Jayrose59]

@@brianashton1428 And she also mentioned that she is a dauphine which means she is a very generous supporter as the levels on patreon are called by aristocratic titles.

[@shannonmonaco802]

I am sooo soo happy you are able to employ Selmar! I think we all can agree that he is amazing and we don't want him or Diesel to ever leave!!

[@barbibutton9619]

I didn't hear Stephanie offer to pay..did I miss that?

[@itsjustournature8045]

@@barbibutton9619 I recall that after Selmar said he finally has his papers approved Stephanie saying, now I can hire you.

[@Sparrowdean]

@@itsjustournature8045 She also said she would be expecting an invoice/bill from him on 1st October!

[@barbibutton9619]

@@itsjustournature8045 ty, I tried to rewatch but I have 5 kittens in my house and they are very distracting.

[@normasolomon1189]

Selmar has such a calm, presence ❤️ and is so clever with everything he puts his mind too ❤️❤️

[@worldtravelingwithus]

Congratulations to Selmar! Loved this episode. It's so wonderful to actually see the projects you were just dreaming of last year come to fruition. Can I also say Stephanie, your use of the English language is just amazing! I love how descriptive you are of every moment, person, scene, landscape... "with the dappled sunlight on the path😍" I mean come on!!! You are a walking thesaurus. Love It!! ❤️

[@rosymylene1878]

Very happy that Selmar s getting the recognition that he so richly deserves. Bravo Selmar!

[@vivianlloyd4755]

Congrats 🥳 Selmar, you rock, love you and all u do and Diesel too 💕❤️💯✅🇨🇦

[@christinepowell7453]

I love Selmar's hearty laugh 😄. So pleased your paperwork is settled. 👏👏🌺🌹🌼🌺🌹🌼🌺🌻

[@michelerandall123]

Dan did a great job clearing and making a better view. Those saplings grow so quickly. Can't wait til the time the Lake can be filled. As someone mentioned keep the soil when cleaning out the lake bed area, which will be very rich for other projects, like the garden and other areas.

[@mtcannon2541]

Dave is brilliant!!! I was trained by a master landscape architect & Dave has huge life experience with chateau's! Excellent ideas discussed today!!

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

No surprise to anyone that knows me that this was my favorite episode ever. Garden planning and Selmar in the wood shed. It’s perfect.

[@teresaallan7759]

Congratulations Selmar well done👏

[@maryannknox7158]

Congratulations Selmar

[@barbaraabbott9785]

Mary Ann Knox b

[@TallieBear]

So happy that Selmar has his official working papers! Congratulations! As the trees were coming down I was so sad, yet I understand why they should be removed. I am conflicted by my head and my heart. I am facing that conflict here at home too. I need the help of Dan, Davy, and Selmar. Looking forward to seeing the creativity of these talented men. And Isabelle, I hope it's true that Percy will be able to travel to France soon. I will keep you both in my prayers 💖🙏.

[@nancyblandin755]

I too have conflicted thoughts on so many trees coming down but am relying on the professional knowledge of the men in charge. I do know trees also need one another, I am hoping this is also kept in mind and not only the aesthetics.

[@peg7981]

Congratulations Selmar!! Now you can get paid for your hard work.

[@marianazurak7254]

Yay Selmar is staying!! 💕

[@Norwaycat91]

Congrats to Selmar! I'm so glad he'll become an even more permanent member of the Lalande team! 🤩

[@adventuresinwanderland4786]

I've been itching to see the clearing of the view to the lake site for ages

[@nuttisniche1717]

THANK-YOU!! so Happy Selmar can stay and fill Lalande with his skills!!

[@CherylSimser]

Congrats Selmar! That's wonderful news. Thanks to Mummy too for all her help. :))))

[@lorrainehanlon1367]

I am so pleased for Selmar.

[@tanithkershaw]

Do you know what I love , I love that we are all with you on this journey, so much so it feels like part of my life! I'm sat here in Australia at 5.30 am with a cupootea in bed ( fresh linen) , it's a lovely start to the day, so thank you Stephanie, my sister and I hope one day to come and say hello! X

[@oldheadcook]

Really, really enjoyed this video today, love seeing things being done at the chateau, very exciting❣️

[@ellepienews6249]

Congratulations to Selmar. Wonderful news.

[@Faithful10415]

The dancing handyman! Brilliant. I just love you guys so much. Such joy radiating. God bless you all.

[@ella1010]

congratulations Selmar! You are truly a pure soul. Stephanie is very fortunate to have you there as friend and employee. As for the Chapel. Can I ask what happened to the family's five year old son? How sad. I had no idea it was built in his memory. It's quite the special chapel. So special! Thanks Stephanie for keeping us all smiling and part of your virtual "Chateau" family. It means quite a lot, especially during these difficult times. Big hugs to all there. Ella

[@CarlosGonzalez-eb2mb]

The little boy drowned in the castle moat, circa 1865. The chapel was built in his memory.

[@SeaMistLights]

Yay Selmar can be paid!!!! Woohoo!!!! Also, I love to listen to all the names at the end of each video and hear the list getting longer!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Lalande creates community, and it’s such a joy to see it thrive!! 🥰👏🏻

[@lozinozz7567]

So lucky to have Selmar. You need to clone him and send me one to Australia:)

[@michellehaynes7055]

I second that im in Melbourne and I'd love a Selma here too.

[@sylviemacfarland8503]

@@michellehaynes7055 I'm in Melbourne too but not enough garden at my house for him to work in, sadly.

[@lydiarowe491]

Bureaucracy is always a mindfield.. Congrats Selma..You are now certified to be the most brilliant handyman ever.... as if it was not know already....in conjunction with the new location surrounded by nature. 🌲🏤🌲

[@lorrainequinn]

My name is Lorraine Quinn and I'm a Lalandeholic 🤪

[@ntakovacj3644]

It's possible you will have to follow a twelve step program.

[@lorrainequinn]

@@ntakovacj3644 Will you please be my sponser? 😁 xx

[@joyeddlemon798]

We are all Lalandeholics and this is the support group 😆

[@ntakovacj3644]

@@lorrainequinn but Lorraine -- I haven't gone through the 12 step program myself -- I decided I want to remain a Lalandaholic even if I never move from my seat here in front of the computer.

[@rose-marie7351]

:D :D :D ha ha ha!

[@browpetj]

Great advice from the landscape team. And congratulations to Selmar, well deserved. Great that you guys were able to help him out. Not sure if anyone has commented, but the big tree is a bit small for a Sequoiadendron(?). Seqoias would likely do well there with the water and sun though. They are much slower if they don't have sun. If that is the foliage on the right, it is likely a Thuja Plicata (Western redceder). If it's a bit slower and shorter it may be Thuja Occidentalis (Eastern white ceder). These are not true Cedars like your Cedar of Lebanon/Deodara you have there. You can test it by crushing the foliage. If it smells like crushed green apples you have a Thuja. If it is more bitter lemon, you have a cypress. The foliar scales are thicker and wider on Thuja than cypress too. If you plant cuttings they grow like Leyland Cypress (leylandii). Juvenile trees don't look much like the adults at all, unlike Sequoiadendrons. These are great for flower arranging (in winter as well). They will back bud (unlike cypress), so you don't have to worry so much about clipping stuff off them. They are shade tolerant so they will grow in established woodlands. You can get some very nice oil from these trees too. Watch out clearing large trees from around them if they are in shade. Thuja burn easily in full sun. Low risk of wind throw, their roots are quite robust. Just watch out if the soil is shallow or loose. Get your landscape guys to look at your woodland(s). You'll likely have neglected coppice there if the Chateaux builders were worth their salt. With previously managed woodlands, it's possible to put back original biodiversity like putting back original wallpaper. Are there any universities near? Consider improving upon the lake they built before by incorporating littoral zones and stocking them with native species. You might get an island in there too if there is no planning, another way to improve biodiversity. Look for government grants on woodlands and waterways if you haven't already. Get some cool seasonal trees on the island like bald cypress, larches or dawn redwoods. Awesome job so far. Beautiful place!

[@dannyabe6452]

I'm jealous of Selmar's carpentry shop and table saw.

[@monikastuckey8737]

Congratulations Selmar!

[@suecollado8696]

💓Congratulations 🥳 to Selmar on becoming a Self Employed Handyman the 1st dancing handyman La Lande has had, you can’t get any better than that, Well done Selmar💓

[@myownlittlehouse471]

Cutting down trees -- "like plucking eyebrows!" haha! So true!

[@fionasimagination]

Lovely how Steff called Selmar their "mighty steed" 😂 And may I point out that the manual to Selmar's new potentially deadly tools is considerably thinner than that to Mummy's toaster!🤔

[@radicalmama135]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Sparrowdean]

She was referring to the tractor as a mighty steed, not Selmar.

[@fionasimagination]

@@Sparrowdean I know😉 But the camera was pointed on Selmar🙃

[@Sparrowdean]

@@fionasimagination Selmar wad sitting atop the tractor and they were sitting behind Selmar, his back was naturally in shot.

[@fionasimagination]

@@Sparrowdean Don't worry. I was just joking 😘

[@Bikhoy]

CONGRATULATIONS SELMAR!!! 🎉🍾👍👏👏👏

[@sarahhudleston832]

So happy for selmar. Such great news!

[@karinbergman1646]

Congratulations, Selmar, as the Mystic Caretaker/Handyman! Very exciting to open up the lake view. Merci!

[@dina5295]

Congratulations, Selmar!!! 🎉😃🎉 You’re going to do great things!! 🌲🏰🌲 I just know it! 😊

[@WillowTreePottery]

Congratulations to Selmar.

[@jeanburgin160]

The lake front is going to be beautiful!!!

[@noellaq8056]

Good news all the way round, especially for Selmar! We are extremely happy for you, Selmar. Enjoyed seeing Dan cutting down the trees; he is so hardworking, too. It was fun seeing your little group going out to celebrate, too. Thank you, Stephanie for empowering everyone around you.

[@estherquezada9054]

How exciting that Selmar is officially self employed! Congratulations!🥳 Such a wonderful view that is now at the back of the chateau! I think the idea of getting rid of the smaller trees to make the other trees stand out is an excellent idea! Such a wonderful vlog today! Thank you so much!💛

[@shannonbailey8201]

Yes Selmar is staying on. Greatest news ever 😃. The lake view is amazing can’t wait more. La Lon forest is so beautiful what a treasure.

[@Taonga-Maps-International]

Ohhhh Gefeliciteerd Selmar met deze officiele documenten.Woot woot. Congratulations have your papers now to make the castle even more beautiful then it already is. Me I was gone for a while and have to look to all the video's that I missed.

[@LostwithLaura]

Love how small Mummy looks next to the house when you are all leaving for dinner. It really shows how grand the Chateau is

[@dina5295]

Stephanie.....I’m so happy for you with all the progress being made to the chateau !! 😃 Lalande is looking more beautiful with every video! ✨🏰✨

[@DonnaDavisArt]

I am so excited for all the changes and Selmar's workshop to be is wonderfully exciting. One day I WISH we could have a Selmar here, we'd plenty for him to do haha.

[@helenascribe210]

Yay! Selmar is officially a member of the Lalande workforce!

[@hopeasha91]

I love reading your descriptions under the videos. You are the master of words.

[@kdeg7000]

That´s due to an excellent British education... also, a lot of hard work from Stephanie!

[@kristyrash927]

I never realized it was there! I’m going to start reading it from now on. Thanks!

[@wujwama]

Capability Brown! Exciting. One of my fave garden designers.

[@bobh3704]

Good for you Selmar! Once again Dan is Mummy’s favorite. Lol maybe his kids can come over to see the Bomb fire of trees! Well done all

[@rosepayeur4591]

Stephanie ton rire est contagieux! Merci! Et félicitation Salmar $$$$ bien mérité!

[@debbiekwiecinski1083]

I am so so so excited to hear Selmar’s good news! He has already done so much to improve the chateau. Does he have to legally change his name to Ian? My husband and I have a stay booked for next June (fingers crossed), and I cannot wait to see the changes that have been made by that time.

[@TdotTwiFic]

As a Permaculturist my heart is singing with all the things I could do. I have to find my restraint from stating them all here and then the sadness of the ideas not happening, so I am going to do it anyway and hope for the best and just get on with it. A chipper for the trees cut down and make mulch for the beds. I know its work, but it is better to chip it or "chop and drop" than to burn it, especially being that its the end of the summer and was a slightly dry year. There have been enough fires, big and small. Put the carbon in the ground instead of the air. Rainwater catchment. Redirect the downspouts from the eaves and from the terrace so there isn't the soil erosion. Channel the rainwater to the gardens or tanks. There are lots of resources for this online. As its hard to read the landscape through video, I couldn't tell if that was erosion until it was mentioned in this video. Redirect the guttering from the roof. Plant christmas trees seedlings so that you don't have to buy ones from the store. Christmas trees all throughout the edges of the forest so you can harvest them for future Christmas'. Or Plant 6 a year so that you have many supplies for each following year when they get to size. Plant all kinds of trees. I would really love to see a sister planting from Billy and Gwendoline's lovely Chateau that Michael keeps referring to, the copper beech I believe. A sister circle planting in the far corner near the dry mote on the north part of the land (think its north) along the road that the town is fixing. Most of the rooms on the lake side of the chateau can see it and wouldn't block views as its already blocked with smaller trees. And if you are going to thin the close area around the sequoia (I am SOOOO jealous that you have that tree, not the chateau lol but the land and forest, that tree) that you can plant others deeper in the forest or around the edges to replace the ones being taken down. Transplant out any seedlings in that area so you don't have to take them out in the next 2 years. I think that will do for now, just a few suggestions. So glad for Selmar. Cheers.

[@lizalvarado387]

Dan did an incredible job with those trees. Such a big difference!

[@jamesmurray5249]

Absolutely fantastic news Selmar ,that must be the best news to date for you .congratulations .😊

[@fathurrahmanshazwan7397]

Loving Davy's insight on the landscape and so glad that Selmar is getting paid!

[@karelrichardson9638]

I agree with clearing the smaller trees to highlight the sequoias and other specimens you have throughout the property.

[@katieirish5765]

I'm so excited that we'll get to keep seeing Selmar at the Chateau!

[@gypsy1588]

Such wonderful things happening in this vlog. I am so happy for Selmar. xoxo

[@sarahburton3110]

Excellent video as usual. Stephanie you’re beautiful and amazing

[@tamick2000]

When I can travel again, I am coming to Lalande and proposing to Selmar 😍

[@babymammoth6254]

Get in line!

[@donnabroadhurst1148]

Do you wear a size 38 shoe 😂😉

[@tamick2000]

@@donnabroadhurst1148 Why yes!

[@kristenhudson3993]

"It's Baked Alaska" was the funniest bit and a great ending.

[@romagi1182]

Selmar will be on the payroll! What wonderful news! Wonderfull Stephanie never let him go!! 🎊

[@Sparrowdean]

His status is that of a self-employed person, he can work for whoever he likes and isn't tied to Chateau de La Lande as their employee. He will invoice them for the work he does on the chateau.

[@happylife2531]

For me, i feel that La Lande need Selmar, Dan and David. These three will work together in putting back La Lande's garden and landscapes to its former glory. With Isabelle, Stephanie and the three men brainstorming.... Everything will work out fine and dandy.

[@Marykguise]

How exciting!! You all are getting so much done!! So cool that the previous family comes back to visit and can give you some history on some things!! Stephanie: “It’s liking plucking your eyebrows” lol. Congrats Selmar on your new work status!! Super excited to see the lake restored and that incredible view!!