If you want to have more people come in for October, why not organize a "Fall Festival" along the lines of the French vendange? Or a fall themed event like apple cider from Mapperton?
Luke; what if you had a Sandwichfest along with the timeline of Octoberfest....the best sandwiches in the world while the best beverages make Mapperton richer from its sober hospitality and succour ? Coffee or Tea; either way it should work.
To be honest, this was one of the reasons why I started watching your channel because I wanted to see what it was like for a countess behind the scenes, but especially for an American Viscountess. Though I absolutely love the videos of visiting the manor homes, I much prefer what’s happening there at Mapperton behind the-scenes of every day life for a Viscountess. :)
Hi love your videos… my friend always said”spill the beans please” when she wanted to get secret info from me 55 yrs later she’s a dear friend and still says it👍❤️🇺🇸can’t wait for Italy kitchen reveal👏🤗
Road situation: I cannot remember what the Mapperton road damage looked like, but my Dad, a USAF aircraft mechanic used to use portable road tracks engineered for use when road conditions were poor. Each panel was about 8ft long and connectable over a longer distance and used with underlying supports made of steel. The ones he somehow acquired had a punched circle pattern for traction. I wonder if a temporary road track of this type would help. I doubt you can go on a website "road tracks 'r us", but this cannot be the only place in the world where they might be quite useful.
A Four-Wheeler through the field could be a mode of transport. Seriously, you Luke and Julie ARE the Improvements at Mapperton! Accept all the love and positive vibes you two have and continue to have such wonderful outcomes. Sure, there are challenges; however, your never-give-up, persevered-and-grow posture is AMAZING. October is possible closing, what about the craft fair? Finally, the event on Friday sounds just wonderful.
Yes Julie, I’m from the states in NC and I have heard spilling the beans my whole life. By the way I love, love, love watching you and your very handsome husband, love his humor. Love you two together. Can’t wait for more of your Little Italian house. You have me wanting to move to Italy. Love what you have done with your Italian house. And love watching you go thrifting. Can’t wait for more uploads. Keep them coming. Love you guys, you are one of my very favorites to watch.
Julie, After your dissertation is completed, have you considered publishing it in book format for the public to read? You've generated a lot of interest on Alberta. Further, it would be an income generator for Mapperton.
I enjoy this channel and you two always having different points of view. I call that married life, lol. Thanks for the info you share, but the laughs also! I wanted to say that our family goes back to the Fleming family, of Scotland, which connects us to King James IV of Scotland. Our Fleming, Malcolm Fleming of Biggar, married Janet (Jeanette) Stuart (Stewart), whose mother was Isabel, mistress of King James IV. Janet of Stewart, Princess of Scotland was 2nd Countess of Wigton, and Governess of Mary, Queen of Scots. Our last Fleming was my grandmother’s grandmother, Mary Eliza Fleming, who married my grandmother’s grandfather, James Harrison Brown. Our families came to the colonies in America in the late 1600’s and the 1700’s. My grandmother was my father’s mom. Love the history of our ancestors. It’s wonderful to come to know them, through the stories, and written history. It’s just beautiful! I love all your videos! ☺️❤️👑
Spilling the Tea - Brilliant!! Another fantastic and informative episode Viscount and Viscountess. You both have a balanced amount of projects each with merits. As long as you don’t get too busy and wear yourselves out. Until next update, thank you both and God Bless 😇🙏🏰
Julie I live not far from where you are from. I’ve heard spill the beans my whole life lol. Love all your hard work and dedication to such a beautiful estate!💜
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, when the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, when the funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile but you have to sigh, when care is pressing you down a bit - rest if you must, but don’t you quit. -Edgar Guest
Just would like to say I happened upon your American Viscountess channel (while I’m here for a bit in London) and honestly in the last week or so have been binge watching your videos. As an American, I too love visiting the amazing historical castles and sites here in the UK and other parts of the world. As you know, there’s really nothing like that much in the states so being able to view it personally is such an enormous privilege. I can’t wait til Jan when my fiancé and I are married and get to finally move here permanently. It’s been a long time coming. Would love to eventually be able to see Mapperton and some of the other castles, houses, etc you have shown on your channel. Good luck with your dissertation, I’m sure it will be splendid.
I like the name Spilling the Tea. You two are great to listen to. I will probably never get the chance to visit any of these beautiful places so thank you for your wonderful videos.
Lovely episode thank you Julie and Luke. Love these chats. Gutting to hear of all the problems though. I hope your holiday was fabulous and a bit of compensation for dealing with all the roads/ragwort/wedding scams!
For October, I suggest that you'd only be open on the weekends. And maybe in the spirit of Halloween you could do something special on those weekends for the younger crowd who like to have a bit of fun and a bit of a little scare. You could call it hollow weekends at Mapperton.
Very happy to hear the Orangery windows are being restored. I certainly hope that fixing the garden pergola will be next. Your gardens are so beautiful.
I want to see Luke, his brother and sister having a tea party wearing the coronation robes! That sounds like so much fun! I like Luke's ideas, have a discussion about his great grandmother after Julie finishes her paper. That would be interesting. Thanks for the video.
And spilling the beans is def. American. And how about changing your business model to have many more workshops for which participants pay to help you repair and maintain your infrastructure and in so doing, learn and earn certificates in traditional arts and crafts of all sorts. Of course your local craftsmen would need to support your efforts in doing this. You could also allow participants to set up their tents in one of your designated rewilding areas and your restaurant could provide them with basic meals, perhaps including a box lunch with an interesting and nutritious sandwich. Again, because participants would be getting a basic certification in whatever project work they will be doing, those who can pay, should do so and those who cannot should be given scholarships. At the outset, you would need to determine how many scholarships you can give in exchange for work you need to have done on the estate. Another idea is to join with one or more British engineering and architectural schools to provide internship opportunities for their students in civil engineering and agricultural engineering and maybe even forestry to design and build or repair in connection with your infrastructure and architectural projects. As part of their projects, they would need to submit to you and their schools proposals for the work they will be doing and then document in writing and with video how the work has actually been done. If you were to implement a program such as this, you could establish a considerable momentum for everyone’s efforts along with establishing a permanent cadre of Mapperton fans who can be encouraged to come either for paying visits of various kinds but even more workshops.
I think the tea party in full regalia sounds like great fun. I look forward to seeing it and drinking my own tea and eating delicious morsels along with you.
Wow, you both are so so busy! It was fun hearing about all your projects, and I do hope you can come to terms with the powers that be concerning your road. Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
I would do multiple weekends on the needlework projects/classes. I live just outside of Chicago and many times signed up for a stitchers weekend. Many of the projects taught us multiple types of stitches, with the designs creating a beautiful work of art. And it was always a blast getting together with fellow stitchers many times doing all nighters in our bunny slippers! 😂. You will never have a shortage of stitchers signing up for those courses!!
I've only got to 1.33 but felt the need to inform you of todays delivery of 1040 Yorkshire Teabags. And believe me, I rarely spill my tea as it's aka 'Nectar of the Gods' - Brew for 3 1/2 minutes after a good stir etc, tastes too good to spill!
I love that you bartered with the royal school of needlework! I enjoy embroidery when I can find the time, and would love to visit Mapperton one day. If I were able to, I’d love to fly across the pond to attend that workshop! Have fun!
In Oregon we have an historic house, in Portland called Pittock Mansion. It closes every January for maintenance. So closing Mapperton for a month is really a good thing. Blessings to you both ❤️
The expression is certainly an American expression. I've heard it most in the central part of the US. Spilling the tea is so very British and perfect for these Mapperton chats.
I think Mapperton could be a destination for people to take workshops and courses on skills needed to work with historic (and non-historic) homes including needlework, making a thatch roof, chlorine-free pools, etc. You guys have a LOT of contacts now and could organize having the people come to Mapperton including the experts to instruct them. Might occupy your buildings during the winter/off-season? You could talk about book repairs, all sorts of things. And offer yoga as a stress-release (: I am picturing tradespeople who want to learn skills to expand their businesses but mainly people who want to work on their own homes or perhaps decorate them in a historic theme or do this as hobby .... The wilding stuff would also fit this theme. Maybe even advertise with city parks and national parks and farmers etc. Talk about the pigs and horses you have brought in (and cows) and why it is important to maintain these breeds and break the stereotype of wild pigs being "destructive"... You could even offer the odd workshop on how to coordinate hobbyists to work in a team on projects for other historic houses, with mini-internships or at least a field trip to get some ideas and networking done to learn what the owners need help with. And a workshop for developers who want to learn more about opportunities for them to get involved... Mapperton could provide a "centre of excellence" -- one place to learn lots of different skills, pulling it all together in one spot. I noticed in your channel about visiting other historic homes that there is a lot going in in this community, but it is all pretty hodgepodge. UK could use a "hub" where people can see the big picture. Starting small is a very good way to go -- e.g., try a couple of workshops and one week-long course to begin. See which skills or tasks are most popular and offer them on a regular basis. More esoteric stuff might be coordinated with other historic homes and listed properties and offered to professionals and more serious hobbyists.... Basically, this is a direction you have already been going, just pull it together with a bigger vision. You wouldn't have to compete with other historic houses offering talks by experts or similar things. I like the good connections you have with the other houses and it would be helpful to get them involved -- from advertising your program/calendar to providing places where people could work on projects that benefit their houses or come on a field trip .. You could also advertise their workshops etc. Mapperton has an unique advantage in terms of your large u-tube community in multiple countries (large population that others would probably like to connect with) and could serve as an entry point to learning a variety of skills (aka "return customers") while also getting the "big picture" of opportunities available around the UK. I did not know until I watched several of your visits to other house how many there are all over the UK. I think a lot of people outside the UK would see the existence of one location as a great way to get an introduction to all that is available and to develop contacts and skills they can bring home to their own countries. Who wouldn't like to have a pool with floating gardens in it that doesn't need to have a bunch of chemicals dumped in regularly? Or maybe learn a couple of historic dances and end the course with an actual ball in costumes in an actual ballroom? orr harvest dance or maypole dance? You could attract amateur photographers and painters to come for 2 or 3 days to stay with multiple people with similar interests with maybe a guide or tour at beginning to lead them to interesting scenes on your grounds... I know someone who went to Havana Cuba with a professional cityscape photographer to take pictures and get critiqued at end of each day. She loved it. I do like the "wild camping" and "glamping" stuff and how people need and want to be closer to nature. It is bit funny for me as a Canadian to talk about "wild swimming" or "wild camping". To me, just looks like swimming and camping (: But I can see in UK there is not very much natural areas accessible to people. Anyway, I think this will attract a different set of people, from families with children to artists wanting to paint or be inspired by your wonderful countryside and the views. Hope these ideas might spark something for you, as you did ask for input about where Mapperton should go in the future.
For summer school, we were lucky if we had 24 hours notice about the roads the school and our parking lots are on were being resurfaced. At least you have two weeks and can prepare. I wonder if anyone can camp for a week during then?
I love these sessions and have just joined Patreon every little helps 😊 sorry to hear about the road must be total nightmare the joys of rural living !……..the robes being restored is wonderful but I can picture children running round having a great time my own children loved the dressing up box thanks for sharing ❤
Oh yes. “Who spilled the beans?” I an in my late 60’s and live in the Midwest. I must say, I do not hear it as much as when I was a child… Julie, you are young enough that it may not have been as common when you were growing up.
Gosh any problems I may have are so insignificant compared to the ones you have to face, tis true I live in a wee house and not a historical manor, but all is relevant. I get such joy out of all your videos so thinking you have all that to figure out as well, up and above everything else. Chin up, your viewers are cheering you on in all the tasks you undertake.
Good Morning Julie, Matthew and Chris - Great update, doing well despite challenges - great to see sense of humour in tact. Apologies if you have already done something like this but would it be practical to host Summer/Spring movies at Mapperton (run your own film festival) - have little food stalls before hand - coincide with school holidays etc. Also, kids/schools could create a film (on iPhone that could be part of a school's program in months prior - short list entrantto be screened on the big night) Different topic every year to keep it interesting Go all out an set up glamping tents for a sleep over. So many ideas, so little time. All hand on deck! Suzie xx
Julie and Luke. The verge and the side of the road leading to a nearby village collapsed last winter. The county council closed the road months ago. The villagers are having to do a massive detour, and the village shop has nearly gone bust . The council are only just now repairing it 🙄
spilling the beans is telling the secret of something or someone very common expression in canada and u.s.a. maybe its older than you julie!! spilling the tea i have never heard - obviously british right? love british expressions!
Enjoy and look forward to each "update" of Mapperton. Wondered if we can purchase the needlepoint "kit" that will be used at the course at Mapperton? Also sorry to hear about Quackers in the news. Praying you all will be comforted and that the person involved will come forward to apologize and buy a new duck or give a contribution to Mapperton.
Be a good idea to do Tradition craft workshops ( e.g. Lacework, book binding or even stone masonry) maybe through out the spring and summer seasons . October probably a good idea to close , so you can do planning and clear up and prep. work for the coming Christmas fair season and the following year. one thought was even do a summer antiques & collectible fayre for summer. Also looking via google maps , is there another possible route to your clamping grounds via hook park and the iron age fort area.
For the road closure in 2 weeks, you might try telling whoever is closing the road that doing so compromises the ability of emergency services vehicles - fire, police, ambulance - to get to Mapperton. Hopefully you won't need any of those, but if you do, and the road is closed, it might be a life-threatening disaster.
I love hearing about Mapperton's woes, mostly because I also live in a house in need of much repair. I've had my own experience with a frozen pipe or two, it's nice to know I'm not alone. I'd be very interested in finding that book Mapperton Moments. Please put in the link.
Great episode of “spilling the tea“ 🫖 i’m glad you acknowledged Chris’s debut on Patreon channel and that people enjoyed it very much. Chris is definitely an integral part of the Mapperton family. Also, I can’t even begin to imagine all of the issues you have to deal with managing such a large and historical estate. You certainly have every right to moan Luke and Julie but just know we are behind you 100 🤩 Thanks for sharing this journey with us’
Heard of “spilling the beans” all my life - I’m 67 and have lived in middle America my whole life.
I’m right there with you
There was even a game called “Don’t Spill the Beans” in the 70’s- 80’s
@@EllesBellesBakeryDitto, and I remember having that game
Spilling the beans yes
Me too!! 😊
Spilling the beans is definitely an American thing!!!
Siri says: ‘Spilling the tea’ means gossiping or telling personal things; ‘Spilling the beans’ means telling a secret.
I think spilling the coffee goes without mention.
an American interpretation.
What I was going to say. US usage.
Sounds like pretty much the same...
Yes! Spill the beans is an expression used in the US
Not just American ...it is an old saying in Australia too.😅
As an American, yes, I have heard the phrase "spilling the beans" many times.
I'm American and YES, I've heard of spilling the beans.
Same here, I’ve heard of it too. Spelling the beans is telling a secret as spilling tea is gossiping.
I'm Iowan and we use "spilling the beans". For Mapperton's purpose I like "spilling the tea". Love your shows! Wish I could visit.
If you want to have more people come in for October, why not organize a "Fall Festival" along the lines of the French vendange? Or a fall themed event like apple cider from Mapperton?
Or even "Autumn Festival" . Fall is an Americanism .
Luke; what if you had a Sandwichfest along with the timeline of Octoberfest....the best sandwiches in the world while the best beverages make Mapperton richer from its sober hospitality and succour ? Coffee or Tea; either way it should work.
Spilling the beans invokes the notion that a confession is necessary. "Talking tea" means that secrets/gossip is the course of conversation.
Dame Harriet Walters is an icon for any Anglophile or Jane Austen fan. You are so lucky to be having her come to Mapperton!
I loved her in Sense and Sensibility and Queen Victoria 🤗
Harriet Vane!
To be honest, this was one of the reasons why I started watching your channel because I wanted to see what it was like for a countess behind the scenes, but especially for an American Viscountess. Though I absolutely love the videos of visiting the manor homes, I much prefer what’s happening there at Mapperton behind the-scenes of every day life for a Viscountess. :)
Well done. You work so hard to keep Mapperton working.
Hi love your videos… my friend always said”spill the beans please” when she wanted to get secret info from me 55 yrs later she’s a dear friend and still says it👍❤️🇺🇸can’t wait for Italy kitchen reveal👏🤗
Spill the beans is the phrase in Minnesota. Never heard of spilling the tea until this year. But your 'news' is delightful, either way!
Tea is part of the title of some YT channels that cover entertainment gossip and dirt they dig up, e.g. Realtea who covers reality tv shows
The blacks in Atlanta seem to like spilling the tea
Road situation: I cannot remember what the Mapperton road damage looked like, but my Dad, a USAF aircraft mechanic used to use portable road tracks engineered for use when road conditions were poor. Each panel was about 8ft long and connectable over a longer distance and used with underlying supports made of steel. The ones he somehow acquired had a punched circle pattern for traction. I wonder if a temporary road track of this type would help. I doubt you can go on a website "road tracks 'r us", but this cannot be the only place in the world where they might be quite useful.
Yes, that may be a solution. The roads at Mapperton look almost like craters in some places. The earth below the surface is giving way.
Thanks Julie &Luke , you are doing such great work and wonderful to show us what goes on in your world.
Love all your channels ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
A Four-Wheeler through the field could be a mode of transport. Seriously, you Luke and Julie ARE the Improvements at Mapperton! Accept all the love and positive vibes you two have and continue to have such wonderful outcomes. Sure, there are challenges; however, your never-give-up, persevered-and-grow posture is AMAZING. October is possible closing, what about the craft fair? Finally, the event on Friday sounds just wonderful.
Yes Julie, I’m from the states in NC and I have heard spilling the beans my whole life. By the way I love, love, love watching you and your very handsome husband, love his humor. Love you two together. Can’t wait for more of your Little Italian house. You have me wanting to move to Italy. Love what you have done with your Italian house. And love watching you go thrifting. Can’t wait for more uploads. Keep them coming. Love you guys, you are one of my very favorites to watch.
Julie, After your dissertation is completed, have you considered publishing it in book format for the public to read? You've generated a lot of interest on Alberta. Further, it would be an income generator for Mapperton.
the concert sounds exciting..I hope we can see some of the event one time!
I love these little “spill” sessions. Whatever they are 😅 ❤
Can’t wait to see the video of the needlework workshop!!
I enjoy this channel and you two always having different points of view. I call that married life, lol. Thanks for the info you share, but the laughs also! I wanted to say that our family goes back to the Fleming family, of Scotland, which connects us to King James IV of Scotland. Our Fleming, Malcolm Fleming of Biggar, married Janet (Jeanette) Stuart (Stewart), whose mother was Isabel, mistress of King James IV. Janet of Stewart, Princess of Scotland was 2nd Countess of Wigton, and Governess of Mary, Queen of Scots. Our last Fleming was my grandmother’s grandmother, Mary Eliza Fleming, who married my grandmother’s grandfather, James Harrison Brown. Our families came to the colonies in America in the late 1600’s and the 1700’s. My grandmother was my father’s mom. Love the history of our ancestors. It’s wonderful to come to know them, through the stories, and written history. It’s just beautiful! I love all your videos! ☺️❤️👑
Spilling the Tea - Brilliant!! Another fantastic and informative episode Viscount and Viscountess. You both have a balanced amount of projects each with merits. As long as you don’t get too busy and wear yourselves out. Until next update, thank you both and God Bless 😇🙏🏰
Ha, ha I have heard spilling the beans, too! Love watching such a delightful couple. I am anglophile from Texas and just adore your videos! ❤
Julie I live not far from where you are from. I’ve heard spill the beans my whole life lol. Love all your hard work and dedication to such a beautiful estate!💜
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
when the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
when the funds are low and the debts are high,
and you want to smile but you have to sigh,
when care is pressing you down a bit - rest if you must, but don’t you quit.
-Edgar Guest
Just would like to say I happened upon your American Viscountess channel (while I’m here for a bit in London) and honestly in the last week or so have been binge watching your videos. As an American, I too love visiting the amazing historical castles and sites here in the UK and other parts of the world. As you know, there’s really nothing like that much in the states so being able to view it personally is such an enormous privilege. I can’t wait til Jan when my fiancé and I are married and get to finally move here permanently. It’s been a long time coming. Would love to eventually be able to see Mapperton and some of the other castles, houses, etc you have shown on your channel. Good luck with your dissertation, I’m sure it will be splendid.
I like the name Spilling the Tea. You two are great to listen to. I will probably never get the chance to visit any of these beautiful places so thank you for your wonderful videos.
Yes, it is the same as spilling the tea
Yes, Julie Spilling the Beans exists in Chicago too!
Sheria here. "Don't Spill the Beans" is a even a game from the 50's that is still sold.
It all right Luke, just shows how we are all human. But the scammers should fully be punished
🇨🇦 we spill the beans over here 😊
Yes I have heard (I am Canadian) Spilling the Beans. Love your chats and topics, thank you.
That’s amazing. Love to see the restoration process.
Lovely episode thank you Julie and Luke. Love these chats. Gutting to hear of all the problems though. I hope your holiday was fabulous and a bit of compensation for dealing with all the roads/ragwort/wedding scams!
I am 65 years old. I have heard of spilling the beans. I was born and live in Ontario,Canada.
Thanks!
For October, I suggest that you'd only be open on the weekends. And maybe in the spirit of Halloween you could do something special on those weekends for the younger crowd who like to have a bit of fun and a bit of a little scare. You could call it hollow weekends at Mapperton.
Praying for you guys!!! Hope the road gets fixed!!!
Australian's use the phrase "Spilling the beans". Love your channels! Love from Queensland xx
Spilling the beans is an American saying. I'm 62 and have heard it all my life
This was your best episode yet. It was very informative and kept me interested throughout. Adding about Percy topped it off!
Very happy to hear the Orangery windows are being restored. I certainly hope that fixing the garden pergola will be next. Your gardens are so beautiful.
Oh Lordy, these scammers just keep catching people! I hope you can resolve this to your benefit. Best wishes.
I love the uncut live Wednesdays!
I want to see Luke, his brother and sister having a tea party wearing the coronation robes! That sounds like so much fun! I like Luke's ideas, have a discussion about his great grandmother after Julie finishes her paper. That would be interesting. Thanks for the video.
And spilling the beans is def. American. And how about changing your business model to have many more workshops for which participants pay to help you repair and maintain your infrastructure and in so doing, learn and earn certificates in traditional arts and crafts of all sorts. Of course your local craftsmen would need to support your efforts in doing this. You could also allow participants to set up their tents in one of your designated rewilding areas and your restaurant could provide them with basic meals, perhaps including a box lunch with an interesting and nutritious sandwich. Again, because participants would be getting a basic certification in whatever project work they will be doing, those who can pay, should do so and those who cannot should be given scholarships. At the outset, you would need to determine how many scholarships you can give in exchange for work you need to have done on the estate. Another idea is to join with one or more British engineering and architectural schools to provide internship opportunities for their students in civil engineering and agricultural engineering and maybe even forestry to design and build or repair in connection with your infrastructure and architectural projects. As part of their projects, they would need to submit to you and their schools proposals for the work they will be doing and then document in writing and with video how the work has actually been done. If you were to implement a program such as this, you could establish a considerable momentum for everyone’s efforts along with establishing a permanent cadre of Mapperton fans who can be encouraged to come either for paying visits of various kinds but even more workshops.
I think the tea party in full regalia sounds like great fun. I look forward to seeing it and drinking my own tea and eating delicious morsels along with you.
Go for it in prosecuting the vicious scammers.
Regarding the ragwort (sp?) could you not mow it down before it goes to seed?
Could you not get an aquatic vacuum cleaner with which to hoover the algae out of the historic pool?
There was game spilling beans!😊
Julie and Luke nice video, yes I have heard this expression.
Wow, you both are so so busy! It was fun hearing about all your projects, and I do hope you can come to terms with the powers that be concerning your road. Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
I would do multiple weekends on the needlework projects/classes. I live just outside of Chicago and many times signed up for a stitchers weekend. Many of the projects taught us multiple types of stitches, with the designs creating a beautiful work of art. And it was always a blast getting together with fellow stitchers many times doing all nighters in our bunny slippers! 😂. You will never have a shortage of stitchers signing up for those courses!!
I've only got to 1.33 but felt the need to inform you of todays delivery of 1040 Yorkshire Teabags. And believe me, I rarely spill my tea as it's aka 'Nectar of the Gods' - Brew for 3 1/2 minutes after a good stir etc, tastes too good to spill!
I love that you bartered with the royal school of needlework! I enjoy embroidery when I can find the time, and would love to visit Mapperton one day. If I were able to, I’d love to fly across the pond to attend that workshop! Have fun!
I am an American and I grew up hearing “spilling the beans” ❤❤❤
Spill the beans is very much an American expression.
I love the Spill the Tea videos!
Thank you for sharing👍🏻
I love all you are doing fir restorations and rewinding. So fantastic!
In Oregon we have an historic house, in Portland called Pittock Mansion. It closes every January for maintenance. So closing Mapperton for a month is really a good thing. Blessings to you both ❤️
The expression is certainly an American expression. I've heard it most in the central part of the US. Spilling the tea is so very British and perfect for these Mapperton chats.
I think Mapperton could be a destination for people to take workshops and courses on skills needed to work with historic (and non-historic) homes including needlework, making a thatch roof, chlorine-free pools, etc. You guys have a LOT of contacts now and could organize having the people come to Mapperton including the experts to instruct them. Might occupy your buildings during the winter/off-season? You could talk about book repairs, all sorts of things. And offer yoga as a stress-release (: I am picturing tradespeople who want to learn skills to expand their businesses but mainly people who want to work on their own homes or perhaps decorate them in a historic theme or do this as hobby .... The wilding stuff would also fit this theme. Maybe even advertise with city parks and national parks and farmers etc. Talk about the pigs and horses you have brought in (and cows) and why it is important to maintain these breeds and break the stereotype of wild pigs being "destructive"... You could even offer the odd workshop on how to coordinate hobbyists to work in a team on projects for other historic houses, with mini-internships or at least a field trip to get some ideas and networking done to learn what the owners need help with. And a workshop for developers who want to learn more about opportunities for them to get involved...
Mapperton could provide a "centre of excellence" -- one place to learn lots of different skills, pulling it all together in one spot. I noticed in your channel about visiting other historic homes that there is a lot going in in this community, but it is all pretty hodgepodge. UK could use a "hub" where people can see the big picture.
Starting small is a very good way to go -- e.g., try a couple of workshops and one week-long course to begin. See which skills or tasks are most popular and offer them on a regular basis. More esoteric stuff might be coordinated with other historic homes and listed properties and offered to professionals and more serious hobbyists.... Basically, this is a direction you have already been going, just pull it together with a bigger vision.
You wouldn't have to compete with other historic houses offering talks by experts or similar things. I like the good connections you have with the other houses and it would be helpful to get them involved -- from advertising your program/calendar to providing places where people could work on projects that benefit their houses or come on a field trip .. You could also advertise their workshops etc. Mapperton has an unique advantage in terms of your large u-tube community in multiple countries (large population that others would probably like to connect with) and could serve as an entry point to learning a variety of skills (aka "return customers") while also getting the "big picture" of opportunities available around the UK. I did not know until I watched several of your visits to other house how many there are all over the UK. I think a lot of people outside the UK would see the existence of one location as a great way to get an introduction to all that is available and to develop contacts and skills they can bring home to their own countries.
Who wouldn't like to have a pool with floating gardens in it that doesn't need to have a bunch of chemicals dumped in regularly?
Or maybe learn a couple of historic dances and end the course with an actual ball in costumes in an actual ballroom? orr harvest dance or maypole dance? You could attract amateur photographers and painters to come for 2 or 3 days to stay with multiple people with similar interests with maybe a guide or tour at beginning to lead them to interesting scenes on your grounds... I know someone who went to Havana Cuba with a professional cityscape photographer to take pictures and get critiqued at end of each day. She loved it.
I do like the "wild camping" and "glamping" stuff and how people need and want to be closer to nature. It is bit funny for me as a Canadian to talk about "wild swimming" or "wild camping". To me, just looks like swimming and camping (: But I can see in UK there is not very much natural areas accessible to people. Anyway, I think this will attract a different set of people, from families with children to artists wanting to paint or be inspired by your wonderful countryside and the views.
Hope these ideas might spark something for you, as you did ask for input about where Mapperton should go in the future.
I love your spilling the tea videos
For summer school, we were lucky if we had 24 hours notice about the roads the school and our parking lots are on were being resurfaced. At least you have two weeks and can prepare. I wonder if anyone can camp for a week during then?
I love these sessions and have just joined Patreon every little helps 😊 sorry to hear about the road must be total nightmare the joys of rural living !……..the robes being restored is wonderful but I can picture children running round having a great time my own children loved the dressing up box thanks for sharing ❤
Canadian here… yes, spill the beans!
Admire how capable and hard-working you both are 👏
Oh yes.
“Who spilled the beans?”
I an in my late 60’s and live in the Midwest.
I must say, I do not hear it as much as when I was a child…
Julie, you are young enough that it may not have been as common when you were growing up.
Gosh any problems I may have are so insignificant compared to the ones you have to face, tis true I live in a wee house and not a historical manor, but all is relevant. I get such joy out of all your videos so thinking you have all that to figure out as well, up and above everything else. Chin up, your viewers are cheering you on in all the tasks you undertake.
Good Morning Julie, Matthew and Chris - Great update, doing well despite challenges - great to see sense of humour in tact.
Apologies if you have already done something like this but would it be practical to host Summer/Spring movies at Mapperton (run your own film festival) - have little food stalls before hand - coincide with school holidays etc. Also, kids/schools could create a film (on iPhone that could be part of a school's program in months prior - short list entrantto be screened on the big night) Different topic every year to keep it interesting Go all out an set up glamping tents for a sleep over. So many ideas, so little time. All hand on deck!
Suzie xx
Julie and Luke. The verge and the side of the road leading to a nearby village collapsed last winter. The county council closed the road months ago. The villagers are having to do a massive detour, and the village shop has nearly gone bust . The council are only just now repairing it 🙄
yes, spilling the beans is what it say's.
"Spilling the Beans", I've heard forever (I'm 80+)- born & raised northeast USA.
spilling the beans is telling the secret of something or someone very common expression in canada and u.s.a. maybe its older than you julie!! spilling the tea i have never heard - obviously british right? love british expressions!
The next time you run thru France, you may want to check in with Stepheny Jarvis and her gang at at LA Land in France.
your hard work is so motivating! keep on moving. goals and caracter...and breath and overcome.
Yes, Julie, it's spilling the beans.😄
I'm still looking forward to Mapperton Fudge!!
Enjoy and look forward to each "update" of Mapperton. Wondered if we can purchase the needlepoint "kit" that will be used at the course at Mapperton? Also sorry to hear about Quackers in the news. Praying you all will be comforted and that the person involved will come forward to apologize and buy a new duck or give a contribution to Mapperton.
Be a good idea to do Tradition craft workshops ( e.g. Lacework, book binding or even stone masonry) maybe through out the spring and summer seasons . October probably a good idea to close , so you can do planning and clear up and prep. work for the coming Christmas fair season and the following year. one thought was even do a summer antiques & collectible fayre for summer. Also looking via google maps , is there another possible route to your clamping grounds via hook park and the iron age fort area.
Spill the beans… Yes it’s a very 70-80’s saying! My folks said it and in jr high-high school it was popular 😊
I was born in 69 here in the U.S.❤
Spilling the beans is used in the midwest Minnesota/Wisconsin. I'm not sure how you missed it. 😅
Yes, Julie! Represent America here please. Of course it’s spilling the beans! 🤣🤣
❤Oh my gosh you guys, Nothing Is Free!
You need to have a fall farm fair. They are quite popular here in Quebec. Apple picking, country bands and harvest products , etc.
For the road closure in 2 weeks, you might try telling whoever is closing the road that doing so compromises the ability of emergency services vehicles - fire, police, ambulance - to get to Mapperton. Hopefully you won't need any of those, but if you do, and the road is closed, it might be a life-threatening disaster.
Julie spilling the beans is very American. Of course I grew up in the South where we have hundreds of these expressions. 😮
California here, yes, I’ve heard of spilling the beans.
I love hearing about Mapperton's woes, mostly because I also live in a house in need of much repair. I've had my own experience with a frozen pipe or two, it's nice to know I'm not alone. I'd be very interested in finding that book Mapperton Moments. Please put in the link.
Drone Lift for the visitors- that’s quite funny!
Spilling the beans is a phrase I've heard since childhood - and my father + aunt knew it from their childhood. In the US.
Seattle, WA here: spilling the beans is a common idiom. How can Julie have not heard it before?
What an awesome couple you are.
Spill the beans...heard it a million times growing up in Idaho.
Hi, from Florida (originally from Virginia) Yes, I’ve heard the phrase, spilling the beans 😊
Yes to spilling the beans for me in the US. Never heard spill the tea myself.
I've heard "spilling the beans" all my life! From Texas
From Louisiana, yes, spilling the beans long before spilling the tea
“Spilling the beans “ I know that expression very well. I’m from NZ but now live in Australia.
Yes, have heard the term 'spill (ing) the beans.
Great episode of “spilling the tea“ 🫖 i’m glad you acknowledged Chris’s debut on Patreon channel and that people enjoyed it very much. Chris is definitely an integral part of the Mapperton family. Also, I can’t even begin to imagine all of the issues you have to deal with managing such a large and historical estate. You certainly have every right to moan Luke and Julie but just know we are behind you 100 🤩 Thanks for sharing this journey with us’