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

[@patriciamalolm9314]

I was part of this wonderful tour and it truly was the time of my life❤️

[@msalazar413]

I’m so happy that you enjoyed it … it looks like a dream.

[@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

[@birteoldhaber513]

Yes please.👍❤

[@pamelacrowell2007]

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

[@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.

[@muchadoaboutsomething]

Excellent idea

[@kq20117]

We planted a variety called River Birch that thrives in wet soil. It completely removed the extra water from a boggy corner of the yard.

[@baronetessdawson]

Thank you for making mention of such a lovely solution…for the Garden. It is always sweet to have a treasured memory of Gardens of our childhood…and beyond…much love to your Beloved Birch. Silver Maples, Sycamores and Willows are also incredibly compatible with wetlands….and will be a helpful addition. I Loved that part of the tour… Lovely Lady Claire My thoughts went to the natural elegance of The Princess Royal. Bravo All my Love! ⚜️❤️❤️❤️⚜️

[@longwaytotipperary]

So envious of those who attended the tour!!!

[@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 !

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

What a lovely time your guests had with the host and hostess with the mostest. Lovely to see the orchard reinstated ❤❤❤❤❤

[@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

[@muchadoaboutsomething]

I think the treasure of the century is your energetic, beautiful, wife! She is the real treasure!

[@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.

[@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.

[@ediepagliai4575]

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

[@AvaT42]

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

[@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.

[@ninakerstetter579]

These lucky guests experiencing Mapperton! Envious! Thank you for sharing their visit. ❤️

[@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.

[@patriciamalolm9314]

Yes we even did a yoga class with Julie!

[@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. :)

[@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💕🌷🐻

[@amandacushman4352]

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

[@pippapowling2306]

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

[@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🤣🤣

[@trinidad2450]

That’s what makes it doubly interesting.

[@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.

[@stephaniemonteilh3240]

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

[@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!

[@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. 😊😊

[@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 👑 🍽🍷

[@Lmads7710]

This looks divine. Lovely to see all your guest having a fabulous time.

[@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 ❤

[@SharonPadget]

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

[@HelloKit-nc9gj]

I love the concept of the grand tour... I wonder if you have considered a 1 day costumed theme day ... sort of like a day in the life of what ever era you pick and everybody would dress in that time period. it would be so much fun!!

[@cynthiat6505]

How absolutely lovely!

[@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!

[@lisaannsaikal8801]

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

[@MappertonLive]

Coming soon!

[@jennifers4561]

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

[@vickiweaver]

Your silver tableware are beautiful

[@Shiryone]

Love Julie's dress for the gala dinner.

[@Edvdh]

Love Luke 💋🦚😍

[@janebaker966]

Love Island at Mapperton. That sounds appalling enough to be a Hit Show. It must be nice for you both Luke + Julie to have the outside world come to Mapperton,in a different way from your Day visitors.

[@BellaDiGrazie]

Lovely thanks ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@HawkqOjOp]

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

[@patriciararick3245]

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

[@cileguidry7700]

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

[@michelepashia6641]

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

[@mariaangelesmarinramirez5376]

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

[@LSTEdD1]

Looks like it was a fabulous event!! 😊☀️

[@arlenefitzsimmons8799]

So lovely video and house 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@wendy-moore]

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

[@janinepeckham9925]

Lovely video. Thank you!

[@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.

[@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!

[@jesse90909]

Clare / Claire is gold - seems fabulous

[@mauigirl9527]

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

[@RubyTuesdaysVintageHome]

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 ❤

[@kcstill3108]

Bucket list!!

[@baronetessdawson]

0:13 Gorgeous, Dashing & Elegant

[@hughbean6785]

Beautiful estate thanks for sharing this

[@javiersanchezmejia2350]

Great video beautiful goat farm the apples looks delicious 🍂🍁

[@1_viewer]

That looks like such a delightful gathering of cool people!

[@elpirata5468]

This was just Beyond 🖤 Thanks for sharing

[@cedarcottagefarm2885]

It looked wonderful.

[@josephdodge9122]

My dream vacation ❤

[@pawedz7196]

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

[@nursem8651]

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

[@annamclaughlin5941]

The orchard will be great!!😊

[@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!

[@leeannqh]

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

[@sandracuthbert1217]

Very chirpy and informative vlog. Delightful

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you 😊

[@InternationalMysteries360]

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

[@4dbak]

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.

[@staceymccook5424]

Hi. I absolutely love your youtube channel and as well as being subscribed to this one I’m also subscribed to American Viscountess, castles and tiaras, the Gilded heiresses and Julie in Italy plus i’ll also be subscribing to Luke’s KZbin channel.

[@MappertonLive]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@janetdacombe5756]

We had a wonderful orchard and tennis courts!x

[@janetdacombe5756]

Looking forward to visiting next year hopefully!x

[@MappertonLive]

I hope so too!

[@RH-mu1ld]

I love Seatown👍.

[@kathleenmartin7498]

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

[@Schwe1899]

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

[@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!

[@RichardJayJr-vz8ev]

🇺🇸. Gin sorbet 😇😀 my gosh! Not to ruffle the Feathers of the Viscount but was that Hendricks Gin from Scotland? Yum. 🤣😀🇺🇸🇺🇸Yeah, I’m American. Honolulu Hawaii 🏄🏼‍♂️🍍

[@annfisher3316]

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

[@kristyhand6209]

Hi Luke and Julie, My goal is to be at the Grand Historic Tour 2025!!! My friend Bonnie will be coming as well!!! Fingers crossed!

[@kathyn8780]

super amazing experience

[@MappertonLive]

Yes it was!

[@tracyevans8977]

Love dan the Butler he has a fab tik tok page lots of tips and tricks he offers over there

[@janetdacombe5756]

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

[@Ambers_Team]

❤️🤤 Mapperton venison sounds so good 🍽️❤

[@irishis3]

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

[@Oliver-Can]

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

[@pj.peters2695]

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

[@janetdacombe5756]

The other year I planted a Bardsey apple tree!x

[@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!

[@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.

[@ibuguru]

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

[@fort9460]

Have the missing beavers been sighted anywhere, or it is assumed they have met untimely ends somewhere?

[@rubystarr-1]

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

[@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’. 👍

[@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.

[@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!

[@MnGirl1994]

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