We got dressed up for the BIGGEST Party of our Lives!

[@pamelacrowell2007]

I so wish you would give us a tour of your local village.

[@MappertonLive]

Great idea!

[@melissaphillips3088]

Yes Julie and Luke that would be wonderful❤​@MappertonLive

[@AvaT42]

Oh gosh. I hope one day I can go to Mapperton and experience Mapperton and this tour!!🤞🤞🫶

[@ibuguru]

Any problematic "boggy spot" or prone to inconvenient frequent flooding, plant a BIRCH tree. It sucks up lots of water, prevents those chronic flooding-spots. One is usually enough for a pretty big area, and they are very pretty trees with that silvery-white peeling bark and very golden fall leaves. We had one where I lived as a kid, solved a high-watertable area which was causing basement problems, but I just loved that pretty tree.

[@melaniedressel7845]

I wonder if such a tree would survive in Florida We do have lots of seasonal flooding

[@ninadukette3340]

A river birch.

[@jenniferholter7610]

Lovely to use all of the table silver ❤️ and the house like it should be!

[@TrudyRank]

WOW ! You guys ! I am so impressed with what🎉 a wonderful tour you 2 created for those lucky people. Congratulations ! All the best ❤️from Mexico

[@kariamundson5816]

Luke loved seeing your Father . He is such a special man. Miss seeing him on the blog. ❤️ Love that the Countess did all the tours. She truly is gifted in these areas. Luke, so excited about your new project. Have you ever thought about getting a Sheep herder dog? They are fantastic !

[@melissaphillips3088]

This was so wonderful to see only thing better would to be there in person with you all.Loved it Julie and Luke!! Thank you so much ❤

[@longwaytotipperary]

So envious of those who attended the tour!!!

[@Patricia.rogers]

Such hospitality, Well done to you all involved making this happen, For other's to enjoy your home. Would love to be able to do this. I a'm watching this from South Island New Zealand. Love this alot. Thank you for sharing this with us all. :)

[@elizabethchristensen4018]

Also me from Wellington NZ

[@Patricia.rogers]

@@elizabethchristensen4018 Oh nice. :)

[@happyandblessed5640]

This was so interesting. I remember my parents picking plums and pears in my Grandfather's orchard. They were exhausted by the time they had finished. You did well, to pick all of those apples. That was impressive. Thank you for sharing.

[@pamelacrowell2007]

Oh wow, the new orchard ! You should put a couple of bee hives there also to help pollinate the fruit trees!!!

[@pippapowling2306]

SO delighted to see this progress and plans to restore a multi-fruit orchard. Yay!! ❤

[@cynthiat6505]

How absolutely lovely!

[@amandacushman4352]

Grand Historic Tour is definitely on my bucket list. Even the hubby thought it might just be interesting.

[@friendlhi]

wonderful guests you had at your stunning dinner table, excursions and concert - one was impressed with tears in her eyes, the other one said the sandwiches were good 🙂- wishing you such nice guests next year again 👑 🍽🍷

[@garyi.1360]

Great. The orchard will lead to so many income streams. You can put the products into wines, soaps, preserves, and so much more.

[@svetlanastevanovic444]

You are such fighters. And creative ones, at that. Kudos. And I am getting used to your eagerness to talk, even if it is one over another🤣🤣

[@stephaniemonteilh3240]

What a wonderful experience this must have been for your guests! Wish I could be part of this❤

[@HawkqOjOp]

I literally saw tears welling up in your guests' eyes - speaks truly of the hosts! Would have loved to have been there!

[@CarolSilliman]

Chiming in from the SF Bay area!! The Mapperton historic tour looked like SO much fun! Hopefully we will be on the next one!! Also the wild lands look great as well as those delicious apples. Kudos, Julie!! Well, kudos to you both. Thanls for sharing this post. 😊😊

[@HoweFamily-r5t]

So exciting to see the plans for the Orchard! I can’t wait to see what it looks like! Also please use birch trees for drainage!

[@SharonPadget]

Mapperton is beautiful but I enjoyed the shout out to Michigan my beloved home state. Thanks.

[@arlysdavis3694]

Well done, Julie. You deserve a good tub soaking and a glass of apple juice. So wish I could come and visit. Thank you for the video

[@Shiryone]

Love Julie's dress for the gala dinner.

[@chefvaleriewilson8738]

Your first guest you interviewed, said it was the best trip of her life, is from MICHIGAN! I am from MICHIGAN! The tour that Luke's mom gave sounds like the best. And Luke's outdoor tour would be a highlight also. Did Julie have Yoga classes? The tour sounds fantastic! I would never be able to afford it and so thanks for showing up all about it.

[@jennifers4561]

Doing this, there,with both of you is on the top of my bucket list ❤

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

The guests sound like they had a wonderful time! Julie, that was a lot of apples you picked!! Good thing Luke had his Welley’s on in all that mud in the field!! Interesting that deer aren’t fond of sheep, so, hopefully, your trees will be safe. Love from Pennsylvania, USA💕🌷🐻

[@ediepagliai4575]

How nice to see the gentleman dressed in suits and bow ties.

[@janinepeckham9925]

Lovely video. Thank you!

[@patriciararick3245]

You both make such wonderful hosts, and I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@michelepashia6641]

It's so amazing that you had a couple from where I live in the US in Michigan ❤

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

The Grand Historic Tour is enchanting! Those who attended certainly learned a great deal and had a special time enjoying t(e food, wine, concert and so much more. ❤

[@MappertonLive]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mariaangelesmarinramirez5376]

Julie and Luke nice vifeo regarding the Mapperton Tour next year and the landscape's project.

[@fitalassfitalass4587]

Oh wow! Absolutely love your recollections and the photos and details of your 5 night exclusive stay with your guests. The menu's looked delicious. But most importantly, I loved the fact that your guests got to stay with you in what is such a stunning family home. Really hoping that Julie will be able to include an overnight stay at one of my favourite Scottish family castles on her American Viscountess series. We have visited Ballindalloch Castle (owned by the Macpherson-Grant family) many times over the years as a family, its simple the best full day out for family and friends and you get a real sense that this really is not just a castle, but also quite clearly a much loved and clearly lived in family home like Mapperton. Julie and Luke, take it from me having visited Ballindalloch many times, it really does make taking the time to make that longer all day journey and round trip to visit an historical home of your size really worth while. Like you, they provide a lovely shop/cafe, but they also nearby provide a great picnic and a fully equipped childrens play area which we have used many times over the years when our children were younger when visiting with friends and family. And another big attraction apart from the castle, the walks around grounds and their lovely gardens when our children were young was the field of Llamas easily accessible to visit from the picnic area. It really made taking the time to take that one to two hour journey for a weekend day out worth while. And finally, it might be a good time to seek some expert advice so you can convert some of your old farm buildings into creating your own gin distillery and tasting area as part of your visitor attractions.

[@dannetterousseau4095]

do more - make more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love the video and lots of work we understand!!!!

[@nepenthe1446]

This reminds me of the time in Downton Abbey when something happened to Robert’s dinner togs so he showed up for dinner in black tie. Lady Violet gave him a look and asked “ Why are you dressed like a waiter?” R.I.P. Maggie Smith. I’m happy things went well for you and I’m looking to see how things progress with the orchard.

[@patriciafuchs5970]

That must have been an amazing experience for your guests! Glad you are putting in an orchard. It’s a beautiful place.

[@MappertonLive]

It was!

[@vickiweaver]

Your silver tableware are beautiful

[@arlenefitzsimmons8799]

So lovely video and house 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@wendy-moore]

You guys are doing a beautiful job managing your family estate.

[@mauigirl9527]

This is wonderful! I hope to do a tour of Mapperton soon!! ❤️💖❤️

[@1_viewer]

That looks like such a delightful gathering of cool people!

[@Schwe1899]

Just found out that the Grand Historic Tour at Mapperton must be the one thing I have to do in my life!

[@cedarcottagefarm2885]

It looked wonderful.

[@hildaovalle1455]

This was a beautiful video and both were so proud of how they put together these wonderful dinners. Yes, I know why Julie interrupts, although Luke seems to be more low key than Julie, he gets very excited and doesn’t allow Julie to contribute to the conversation. Lol, therefore, Julie must interrupt. They are definitely the quintessential married couple. Love them both.

[@ibuguru]

Apple butter, apple jelly, apple candy, applesauce, dried apples, juice, cider and hard cider, apple cider vinegar - so many delicious uses besides tons of apple cake [freezes well], apple pie, apple strudel, coffee cakes, quick breads, dumplings + more. Roast pork or chops with apples, too. Makes me hungry just thinking about all the great things to do with apples. I have one cookbook in my collection that's ONLY apple recipes.

[@charliebalch3023]

I totally agree but, I would add chutneys and in the uk all our ciders are hard cider. If it’s not fermented it’s called juice.

[@lisaannsaikal8801]

Luke, I'm really looking forward to your rewilding channel !

[@MappertonLive]

Coming soon!

[@ellenanthony8017]

Duck? You ate duck after the tragedy of Quackers? And how many "plugs" and extension cord do you have there, next to the fireplace in The Hall? Seeing Claire running in front of the sheep - she is the BEST shepherdess!

[@Winton46]

The Grand Tour sounds wonderful i will have to save my pennies 😅 love the idea of the orchard i have one of a much smaller footprint of course yours will be fabulous cant wait to see it thanks for sharing ❤

[@javiersanchezmejia2350]

Great video beautiful goat farm the apples looks delicious 🍂🍁

[@nursem8651]

Just lovely . Beautiful memories were made . I hope to come to Mapperton next year 🤞🥰

[@RH-mu1ld]

I love Seatown👍.

[@sandracuthbert1217]

Very chirpy and informative vlog. Delightful

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you 😊

[@janetdacombe5756]

Looking forward to visiting next year hopefully!x

[@MappertonLive]

I hope so too!

[@kathleenmartin7498]

Julie, lie a blanket or tarp under the tree and usr a groom to gently slap down apples

[@pawedz7196]

So wonderful views and intresting story, beautyfull estate !!!

[@matthewtuttle1272]

Wow! You sure did a lot for your guests. I don't drink so I noticed how the wine flowed. Your guests looked like they had a great time.

[@MappertonLive]

- we have very good non-alcoholic sparkling wine!

[@jesse90909]

Clare / Claire is gold - seems fabulous

[@janetdacombe5756]

We had a wonderful orchard and tennis courts!x

[@InternationalMysteries360]

I would love to visit Mapperton! It looks wonderful. Great hosts. I’ll miss the bat tour though.

[@annamclaughlin5941]

The orchard will be great!!😊

[@annfisher3316]

Luke, let Julie discuss the house guest's events as well.

[@baronetessdawson]

0:13 Gorgeous, Dashing & Elegant

[@Ambers_Team]

❤️🤤 Mapperton venison sounds so good 🍽️❤

[@janetdacombe5756]

One of the guests has the same jumper as me ! I spotted it whilst she was touring the garden!!

[@louisebrislane6607]

I love cherries!! So I might have to move countries... Last christmas I only managed to buy them once over our christmas as there seemed to be a shortage. So I am really hoping that this year has been a better season for them & that we will have enough cherry pickers to bring them to market by christmas!! Coming to you from Sydney, Australia.

[@cileguidry7700]

My grandmother called recipes by the term receipts. (Lifelong resident of North Texas) She passed in 1996😥

[@kathyn8780]

super amazing experience

[@MappertonLive]

Yes it was!

[@cornishcoves9399]

just wondering your Lordships, but why are there horseshoe bats in your boiler room (I guess they can get inside in such an extensive old property....but...I just read this: ""Horseshoe bats are relevant to humans in some regions as a source of disease, as food, and for traditional medicine. Several species are the natural reservoirs of various SARS-related coronaviruses, and data strongly suggests they are a reservoir of SARS-CoV, """ The video was very interesting, thankyou!

[@bakenumber4]

It would've been nice to see large vases full of beautiful flowers from ur garden on the dinner table... but we plan to visit Europe in 2025 and Mapperton is on our list of places to visit while in London.

[@pj.peters2695]

Amazing, please make sure your lamp shades a on straight!

[@kasie680]

If I stayed there, I would be walking around pretending I own it! Lol

[@PAS_2020]

So lovely to have guests. 0:11 Would you consider giving out a “per event” SCHOLARSHIP to open Mapperton (and England ancestry as a whole) to a qualified yet disadvantaged young person who in the end is going to contribute and provide leadership in the future of the UK and Commonwealth? Random long-term subscriber and occasional supporter here - out here in the weeds watching national events happening in UK and seriously wondering how separated aristocrat living is from the “rabble“ (such as myself) - political and economic - living among you. Somehow, in the future, UK current events (somewhat alarming) are going to intersect and impact Mapperton. Would like to see you be prepared.

[@SuperMarkizas]

What is your plan to reach leadership positions, and have a stake in future development? What is your agenda for the world, beyond the basic socialist ideas you've declared?

[@PAS_2020]

@@SuperMarkizas Simewhat cruel assumptions, but to be expected on social media. You were able to be cryptic and insulting in few words which is admirable. Not as talented as you, therefore a few more words. Being a longtime Mapperton subscriber and occasional supporter (as I have described myself that you missed) would find no need to explain myself other than you would do well to learn the importance of hearing a POV from a contributor other than one’s own group. Of proud English heritage defaulted to a mixed race community - a community economically challenged. A community of the strongest family values which is the exact opposite of any socialist agenda. A community that knows NOTHING and furthermore doesn’t care about the rich heritage of England (and other European nations). Nevertheless, a community of richness, that would thoroughly love the heritage presented by Mapperton. So how can these communities learn of the delights of English heritage without being reached? Here, surrounded by friends - young people - who love the rich traditions of England (and Europe). Young people from cultures that have loved and mimicked beautiful English tradition without even knowing it (Thanksgiving celebrations are the most amazing in a mixed race community - all amazing Mapperton English tradition). GenZ is longing for tradition lost in social unrest. Here in a conservative community of the strongest family values extremely threatened by the socialist agenda - fighting and losing friends and family over the very basic traditions and values held so dear by the Mapperton community. How is this community going to be reached and taught to be able to sustain knowledge of tradition and history? Would be so wonderful to see 1 or 2 different looking faces , added to a group photo of people that have enjoyed the wonderful traditional Mapperton experience. Why do you disdain the idea of a SCHOLARSHIP and call it socialist? Please reconsider.

[@SuperMarkizas]

​@@PAS_2020 Why do you think anyone has an obligation to consider different viewpoints? Engaging with diverse perspectives is a personal choice, not something that should be enforced simply because someone seeks an audience for their grievances. The United Kingdom is full of historical houses and estates that open their doors to the public, and private homes like Mapperton share their spaces through social media, and choose to limit guests. No one is obligated to offer more access just because it's demanded-it overlooks the owners' choice and privacy, and does go into the realm of socialism. You mention the Mapperton community's traditions and values as 'lacking'; what do you see as those values from your perspective?

[@alleaufihreposition]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@janetdacombe5756]

The other year I planted a Bardsey apple tree!x

[@rubystarr-1]

No contest....I love England more too.

[@ibuguru]

Any chance Woody + Twiggy will come home? Or have they done a permanent bunk and the enclosure will house new tenants?

[@Oliver-Can]

hopefully in future ı will come to the tour as well 🤞🤞🤞🤞🙂

[@leeannqh]

Julie you need to undo the tacking stitches in the vent at the back of your jacket.

[@SeldimSeen1]

What a lovely event. I love that you use the same table mats that I do. Did you use the glasses that you found on auction that belonged to your family?

[@MappertonLive]

Sure did!

[@pamelacrowell2007]

You should have bat-houses all around your ptoperty!!!

[@Sheila-G]

Has Julie's family come to visit? I know yall come to the US but curious about the families. ❤

[@Robin-g7q5d]

I’d love to be able to join you next year or one beyond but my vision problems preclude me being able to travel.

[@taiikomochiyuurichin1459]

I would wonder why was it in other KZbin postings about England during WWII and its domestic food production there was a tremendous need to either drain areas that previously were not farmed because they were boggy or reestablishing drainage channels that had become blocked of previously drained fields. All that standing water just about shows the conditions existing at that time. Coming from California we have to bring in water to irrigate whereas in England what comes out of the sky in that area is presumed to be what will irrigate.

[@MnGirl1994]

Qill it be an organic orchard? If so, how will you keep the worms out of the cherries?

[@fayreid6953]

❤

[@shawnfrye5987]

Llove the land

[@suewhipp6228]

As a follower... Could you tell me what did the Earl of Sandwich Invent? It was one of my crossword puzzles answer... But no explanation to what he invented. Pleased you enjoyed your time with special people..

[@MappertonLive]

Sandwich

[@Diamondmine212]

The clue is in his name,’ Sandwich’. 👍

[@merlestegeman28]

I would love to visit. But i’m an ambulatory wheelchair user. Is it possible to make accommodations for this kind of disability?

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

Hello. This event must have felt as if the estate was welcoming guests 150 years ago for a stay in the country.

[@irishis3]

Have you seen the tree guards made from sheeps wool. It is biodegradable and made in the UK

[@Gena145-gd9ry]

I'm sure Julie monopolized all conversation...lmao

[@donnabaardsen5372]

What an impolite comment. You would not fit into such an elegant gathering accordingly.

[@JohnSeefeldt]

😠

[@taiikomochiyuurichin1459]

You know in older times they wud let the pigs roam around orchards to eat the spoiled fruit that falls to the ground!

[@fredfarber2894]

Why no flowers or centerpiece on the dining room table???

[@MappertonLive]

Because then you can't see ppl across from you... we did have low vases for some of the dinners/lunches

[@Sheila-G]

When is the rewilding channel coming? ❤

[@MappertonLive]

Soon!

[@Sheila-G]

@MappertonLive yea!

[@jesse90909]

wood chipper-shredder-mulcher-grinder - would seem to be a better way to go all around - compared to burning the excess trees - in a bon fire - that cannot be otherwise used for firewood - bon fires can be problematic - on many levels

[@tammypearre5033]

Who are the people in the portrait behind Luke @ 11:52?

[@ndjish1]

You forgot to cut the threads to your coats back pleat🤷🏻‍♀️

[@theresamnsota3925]

In future events like these is there a vegan meal option?

[@kathleenmartin7498]

I'm sure there is. Anyone who plans lovely dinners like this do not want to serve anything their guests can't, or won't eat.

[@lesleywilliams323]

Isnt Julie vegan?

[@Kas_and_Nacho]

@@lesleywilliams323 Julie is vegetarian. Although I think she eats fish sometimes.

[@dsds7395]

If you expect others to cater to your dietary preferences, then perhaps you should not attend these types of events.

[@KasSommers]

@@dsds7395No expectation was stated, merely an enquiry so an informed decision could be made.

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

You are the apple picking Queen! Could you sell it online?

[@makeyourselfathome6826]

Deer and duck for dinner? 😬

[@dsds7395]

Yum yum. Bet it was delicious.