Writing About Love: Highlights from Our Epic Writers' Retreat! 📝✨ The Chateau Chronicles: Ep #86

We had an epic week hosting the "Writing About Love" Writer's retreat! So magical and so many great moments and discussions.
Sonora Jha was our intrepid leader. She's an inspirational writing teacher and teaches writing online. Find her work and info about her online classes here: www.sonorajha.com/
Music
Intro: Belle Epoque: (The Devil’s Sway Feat. Roof) www.epidemicsound.com/track/f...
Golden Things (Kylie Dailey) www.epidemicsound.com/track/g...
Today Is a Good Day to Live (John T. Graham) www.epidemicsound.com/track/B...

[@lorimcclaskey5179]

Wow! You have transformed the neglected chateau into a warm, inviting, ageless beauty. An oasis of calm for learning and enjoyment ❤

[@sharonalexa]

Abby you are such a wonderful host! I love how Chloe searched you out in the living room & then so happy to be standing by you 💕

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

Wonderful retreat! It seems everyone was happy and comfortable. Good conversation, wine, cheese, bread and lovely dinners. Exploring the village looked like a great time as well. Brava Abby! ❤

[@Gardengirl4]

Another great success, congratulations, Abby, Happy faces, Tours looked awesome, Chateau looking beautiful.

[@lisanevins3605]

Congratulations Abby & Chloe on another successful retreat!

[@user-ji6ok3ov5b]

Abby, so nice to hear that your latest retreat was a success. I love your taste. Bruce is amazing!

[@wanderlust4evr995]

Wow! I knew from the first moment you mentioned this Retreat, it would be awesome! I’m so envious of you, and those who have painstakingly assisted with your Beautifully humble Chateaux, as well as the guests you have welcomed. It’s wonderful what has been achieved, and your adventure to France has been far from easy. It’s a testament to you, and your character, so gracious and kind to others. It shows very eloquently without needing any words. A lesson for all of us…To Love & Be Loved! Thank you for Sharing!❤

[@lgrigg5439]

Im so happy to see Bruce back what a gorgeous man. From Australia 🇦🇺

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Looks like a wonderful time was had by all…bravo on succeeding at another retreat event !

[@maggiecu3657]

It's so cool to watch this go from a dream to a reality. Super inspiring!

[@c.fleischner7339]

Amazing! 😊 Thank you for sharing your journey with us. So. Much. Fun. ❤

[@mz1860]

From dream to reality, well done 😊🎉 love the part Chloe running into the room 🥰🥰🥰 thank you!!!

[@barbararoll]

Chloe looks like she enjoyed lots of company! So happy you are living your dream.

[@chateauchronicles]

We are both living our best lives! ☺️

[@denisearonow4921]

Just beautiful! You have manifested your dream. ❤

[@ritagarrison8315]

Glad to see Bruce is back, the retreat looked so fun I kept looking for the video I really look forward to these. Abbi everything looked amazing you have alot to be proud of , thank you for sharing, God Bless

[@debbiemalina]

What a great video! I’m still shaking my head at how fast you have been able to turn the château around and already entertaining guests at your retreats

[@68paulak]

I can only imagine being curled up with a book or magazine near a window while it’s raining at your home. Pure heaven 😊

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

So happy that you had a magical retreat. I love that your chateau has shade in the garden. So inviting.

[@Reet64]

Looks like a great retreat! I have to say that Chloe’s appearances in some of the shots were positively adorable!

[@wenDesigner]

I absolutely love that sweet Chloe is right there enjoying everyone too! Looks so fun! ❤

[@user-vs2cd3jk3i]

Awesome 👏 Congratulations on your writing retreat.. you are a gracious host to your guests.. it’s great to see them enjoying themselves with many different experiences and adventures of learning, sightseeing and wondering around the château and eating delicious food prepared by amazing chefs. I have watched you from the start and you had a vision and now it’s a wonderful reality you are one of the hardest workers I have ever seen. I am watching you from Annapolis Maryland and can’t wait until the next video… bye for now .. and give Clohe a sweet hug from me. ❤️🐾🐾❤️

[@VintageLPs]

This vlog made me totally happy and warm all over. I was smiling through the whole thing! Chloe was so cute running between the ladies to get to you; so nice to have Bruce and Tomas there; I recognized one of the ladies at your retreat as one who came last year to help you with renovations. The food looked delicious, too. Congratulations and now take some time to rest and unwind. The cooking class looked SO fun! 🎉

[@beverlymurray6554]

Loved the photos! Thank you for sharing. It is great that you have Tomas and Bruce helping

[@sdwalther2]

How amazing! What a wonderful experience for your guests!! Such a success. Now on to the next! Your writing retreat definitely could fit the bill as a food and wine retreat!

[@ma-ac5507]

Today I just get so moving by this video. Your Chateau is so beautiful and peaceful. You are doing such a good job. It is beautiful to see people to live their dreams and make them happy. I send you blessings, my love to Chloe.

[@sallyjohnson1566]

What a wonderful experience for you and all the attendees! As always, Chloe is the star of the show!

[@gerdabreig9689]

Oh my goodness Abby, I have followed and watched your videos from the very beginning. I have just had family from Germany visit and stay with us for 5 weeks here in New Zealand where we live, and have not been able to catch up with your videos. I don’t know how to describe or, but it almost feels like you are a friend that I have never met and that doesn’t know me or anything about me. It was so comforting to catch up with what you’ve been doing and what’s been happening at the chateau. So weird!! Anyway, I think you have done a super job with the renovations and the retreats!! And I’m so pleased see that you have lovely people you can rely on. xx

[@janosz193]

This was like seeing a beautiful painting come to life. A gorgeous home infused with good food, people, laughter. It looks like everyone had a wonderful time. And I'm starting to see your artistic touches - those napkin rings? You have created a magical place. I hope to visit one day!

[@gloriaprimeau7318]

So true

[@Retried77]

Congratulations on your first successful writing retreat at the Chateau. Love the music you choose to go along with the video.

[@marciadynes7628]

Abby love the flowers along the rock wall by the car park so pretty all the colour yes canadian colour with a U in it ! A great successful event you are achieving your plans in a short period of time! Well done everyone seemed very happy ! Your vision is here in such a short period of time you got this you should be so proud of yourself and the team you have put together to done all the work on the Chateau and your retreat a dream comes true for all us to see ! Thanks for sharing another great video! 😀🌞

[@gailbutler483]

Wonderful!!! Your goal has manifested into fruition! A beautiful retreat in a beautiful place with beautiful people!

[@SherryBaby1107]

Looks like another successful retreat!! Everything looked lovely! Truly a wonderful experience to be able to enjoy all the hard work you have done to get the chateaux ready! Hope you have a lovely week ahead Abby! Au Revoir💜

[@jdrew5367]

Looks like everybody had a great time Abby. Everything looked gorgeous! From the food, wineries, outdoor markets, château, and the writing retreat. ❤ The pictures look great, and thank you for sharing.💗

[@PegAMurphy]

great video Abby I'm so excited that you had another successful retreat 🙂 (I know every one of them will be) hugs to Cleo she's such a beautiful baby 💖 have a fabulous week

[@LSTEdD1]

💐🇫🇷 What a wonderful video!! Beautiful writing retreat! ☀️

[@rinna2269]

I hope to come to one of your retreats one day. It all looks so wonderful. Well done! 👏😍

[@janabeckman545]

It looks like a fabulous week! Cloe was so busy being a good hostess and keeping track of everyone!

[@jenwhi7778]

Well done. Success Abby and so good to see Bruce still there. ❤️🏰👏📝

[@gloriaprimeau7318]

I was happy to see him return too

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Congratulations on a fantastic and successful retreat. The food, the tours and the chateau looked fantastic. Your smile couldn’t be any wider or brighter 😍😘

[@joanneshalit8494]

Congrats on another wonderful retreat. Makes one wish they had a talent like writing or painting so they could experience a retreat! Maybe cooking! I once went on a school trip with my cooking class in college to Tuscany. Culinary classes and wandering to wineries and organic farms. Was so much fun!

[@cherylmcnair5594]

Looked like a wonderful time was had by all, by the looks on your faces, the food looked delicious. Bruce fits into any setting.

[@maryhirsch2909]

What a awesome time you had. Such a awsome place you have made. Great to Bruce and Thomas. being there. Chloe looking for you! Amazing.

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

So beautiful. Such fun. I see Chloe's gathering up material for her new pawscast "Chloe's Chateau"

[@emmashipp2734]

The campanula in your terrace wall is stunning, it loves little nooks and rockeries. If you trim it back after flowering it will repeat flower again. There is a white version too ❤ so glad the retreat went well. 🎉

[@CynthiaBerry713]

Aww you two. You're so cute together. The warmth with which Bruce looked at you. When are you going to make it official?! Sometimes these types of vlogs are just what we need. Loved the music choice, too! So glad it all went well!

[@jamieloom22]

The writers retreat looks like an amazing time was had by all and I would love to come too.

[@gdbreon8300]

Congratulations Abby! You did it! Your chateau inside & out looks great! Thanks for sharing. Take care. Good seeing Bruce & Tomas. ❤

[@cheriesharp234]

Looks like it all went well for you. Wishing you many more retreats to follow. We'll done. X

[@esthern2261]

Love this🌷It’s been so much fun to see how it’s all come along . I can’t wait to enjoy a retreat sometime soon! 💚⚜️

[@dianegraydon1143]

This looked impressive, so many experiences to feel and enjoy...what you have managed to do in a short period of time is outstanding..and this video is lovely, well edited, music is perfect....congratulations

[@baydreamer01]

Lovely, lovely place without pretention. Perfect!

[@Reeflections]

Looks like everyone had a lovely fun time~ This is wonderful! Blessings Abby and Chloe, and your team ❤️✝️🙏🏻

[@elizabethgarces4939]

I feel happy for you, seeing ☺️ finally of your efforts are renting beautiful, enjoying and interesting results. I wish the best and happy moments, the chateau is comfortable, beautiful, and distinguishes. God blessings 🙏 and thanks for share this great manner to live in love, laugh and living💙🩷🤍🪽

[@karigraham8168]

Everything looks just beautiful. Well done team!

[@HandbagDiva]

Abby can I just say how much I look forward to your weekly video. I’ve really grown to love the area where you are & have discussed doing a trip with my daughter. Of course also love seeing Chloe, as a mother of Boston’s I adore her❤

[@chateauchronicles]

Aww, thanks so much. Maybe one of next year's retreats will suit you. Stay tuned!

[@varogabrielrealestate6250]

You have turned your chateau into a peaceful warm retreat, juxtaposing all your rummage sale finds into a cohesive back drop for all to enjoy. Brava to you and all those who have helped you? You have created a special place for people to enjoy the beauty of a French lifestyle.

[@chateauchronicles]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@varogabrielrealestate6250]

@@chateauchronicles your indeed welcome! I’ve watched your journey and all the hard work you have put into giving your chateau new life! Brava! 👏👏👏

[@anniewelch3436]

Wish I was there. Looks like a wonderful week.

[@kathrynsinclare8459]

👋🏻🧑‍🦳😊💐I so enjoyed the writers retreat vlog. It was interesting with all the food pics.. lovely! 👋🏻🧑‍🦳😊💐

[@sandrajohnstone5813]

Sensational...You need to write a book with your own illustrations. Congratulations on all you have achieved....❤ from Australia.

[@peterwhite9261]

What a difference in the place since last year! It is beautiful. I am so happy the retreat went so well. It looked like everyone enjoyed the retreat and got to see and do lots. Nice to see Cloe join the retreat at the end! ❤

[@janicewhite8076]

looks fantastic Abby. I think Cloe had fun

[@charmees6637]

A lot of happy faces. Looked like a fab retreat was had ❤

[@laurielyon3481]

0:49 so glad you had an interesting & successful retreat! Yay! ❤

[@WatZouJeHiervanVinden]

That realy looks awsome! (tbh ALL was looking great)! Good job Abby!

[@pattyt7776]

I read Sonora’s latest book, The Laughter, and loved it-the ending was shocking! I’ll bet that all of the retreats have something wonderful to offer. Thanks for sharing, Abby. ❤️❤️

[@gloriaprimeau7318]

Thanks for sharing looked like a nice retreat

[@kathif8598]

I agree with all the other lovely comments here...just wanted to say it looked like a lovely event! Congratulations! Loved the video!❤

[@JanBee1122]

Wonderful footage, it appears everyone had an amazing time, including Chloe :)

[@ianandshirleygibson7105]

Oh wow it looked so fabulous, congratulations to you for all your hard work

[@lisanester3338]

…and a wonderful time was had by all.❤

[@janicedelp2775]

Thanks for sharing what must have been a wonderful retreat, interesting and beautiful photos, and videos. I am so happy for you! Janice from Arkansas USA

[@elisanavarrohidalgo2032]

Fantástico! Felicidades por llevar a cabo tu proyecto con éxito. Adoro la France😍

[@YT-Viewer]

Everything about the event looked amazing

[@juliajohnson6022]

Looks like a beautiful retreat. And the food and garden look awesome. Abby, you just need to pat yourself on the back.👏👏🇺🇸❤️. You have persevered through one obstacle after another and have achieved your goals, in spite of it.🙌🏻🦾

[@tomtombird]

......heartwarming beautiful......💛

[@paulamartin2740]

Lovely virtual retreat, music just perfect 😊

[@karensinclair5525]

I have retreat envy!! Gonna book one for sure🎉

[@Barneysma]

That all looks like a lot of fun!

[@binalavery836]

Everything looks perfect! Thanks for the Video!

[@taowright]

LOVE IT!!! Inspirational, Abby.

[@lindagaydos8618]

It would be interesting to see the guest post! You have worked so hard for this.

[@deborahhopkins7763]

Congratulations!! Everything was so beautiful and It looked like everyone had a wonderful time! You should be very proud of yourself. Your hard work has paid off and your first event turned out to be a fabulous time that was enjoyed by all of your participants. Even your little dog loved socializing and napping with your guests. 😍

[@chateauchronicles]

She did. There were little fights over who she would sleep with! Haha!

[@dorisbuckner]

Loved this video, it all looks fabulous 🌹♥️

[@marynorthcutt9263]

It looks like everyone had an awesome time😊.

[@anisekhan5702]

Your retreat went like a dream except the hard work behind the screen, it paid up with a happy, satisfied group of people. The clear up afterwards is the major part of it, adrenal drops and oops load on your hands. You’ll do it again👍🏻

[@chateauchronicles]

You bet! 👍

[@keagleeagle821]

Congratulations From dream to reality

[@marshawhite2904]

Abby, everything looked inviting and very special ! Your efforts and hard work was evident ! The ladies were all very happy and you had a successful retreat ! Your chateau looked awesome ❣️ Loved the montage ‼️🥰

[@chateauchronicles]

Thank you! 😊 🙏

[@msmorrisonspeaks]

What an enchanted chateau you've created, Abby and your retreatants looked so comfortable, as did Chloe, of course, as well as inspired by the area and the food & wine; can't wait to experience this myself in October!!

[@chateauchronicles]

Indeed! Talk soon!

[@wendybeattie7794]

I'll bet it was a great week!

[@williamsauve6058]

Big Bravo. Love from Canada

[@user-ww9so8pe6n]

Love love all❤

[@user-tv5rn8yi6v]

Another successful retreat! Great job!

[@wildpoppies]

From impulse to manifestation. How wondrous a path this Chateau has forged. The beautiful concept of retreats and good company is exciting for you to look forward to as the year goes by. Though the cottage is still a work in progress, in viewing this video footage there was something about the Chateau that made all of it seem and feel complete. Maybe it's Bruce. Blessings to all.

[@chateauchronicles]

Yes, it's definitely getting there!

[@capodicasa4038]

You've achieved so much!!

[@pamplant3610]

That church is absolutely beautiful.

[@chateauchronicles]

Truly amazing!

[@KeithWiggins-xc1sf]

Pleased the retreat went well , hope the weather warms up over there soon , i guess its still Spring .

[@DanielsJ658]

Love your choice in music 🎶 & the food & wines o my 🎉

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

You did it again, Abbie and even better than last year. I am super jealous of each and every guest but they looked like they were having a great time. I am recommending another family called “Growing in France” and hope you and your followers can check them out. A lovely young couple who I think would benefit so much to see where you started and now where you are. You would be so inspiring! ❤❤❤

[@chateauchronicles]

I'll check it out! Thanks so much!

[@daoistdansah54]

Looks delightful - Congratulations!

[@heidikb]

Fantastic, Abigail! I have just watched your old video..”I bought a chateaux, episode 2” So much improvement. Beautiful!

[@chateauchronicles]

Wonderful!