A PAINTING WORKSHOP in FRANCE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Welcome back to Dreaming of a Chateau!
In this episode we take you through weeks of preparing Puy Vidal for our very our first creative retreat called "Painting France" which took place in mid-September 2022. We prepare 5 guest bedrooms with bathrooms, create an oil painting studio, furnish outdoor and indoor dining spaces, and clean and polish the Chateau from top to bottom- all in a 12 week period!
Hosting this 7-day all-inclusive oil painting retreat was by far the most challenging goals we could have taken on in our first year in France. We had committed ourselves to delivering the best possible experience for our retreat guests who trusted us with their big international trip since COVID began. What transpired was a magical week filled with twists and turns that inspired and transformed not only Puy Vidal but us as well.
Stay tuned to the end to see the completed bedrooms, common areas, outdoor spaces and more as well as some scenes of our guests enjoying the workshop.
These are the adventures of Julia, her fiancé Caroline, her sister Penelope and her parents Maruca and Robert; an American family taking a leap of faith, living out a long-awaited dream.
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Wow! When you ladies dream, you dream BIG! And it truly payed off! Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous!!!
Stunning! Well done Ladies. Comfort and elegance giving life to an old dame again. Cannot wait to see more.
YOU are a FAMILY of costant hard WORKERS. May all your DREAM'S come True. I truly ENJOY all your your Video's.
The family that mattress surfs together, stays together. Love you girls ❤
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What a lovely way to spend an evening, walking thru the glorious French countryside. This would be a wonderful draw for guests next year.
You have great instincts(color combos, vibes, decor, etc) and yes, socks are the best gifts!
First off who ever edited and produced this video deserves a pat on the back and a bravo. I really didn’t want it to end. I know it takes team work to make the dream work but my goodness your vision and work ethic are commendable. I don’t know about anyone else but I was inspired to get moving on my projects. Thank you and congratulations on your accomplishments. 🥂🍾💐
My goodness you women have accomplished so very much work in a short time! I'm so impressed, everything is so beautiful!! Be proud and pleased . I would love to be a guest in your chateau !!❤
C'EST PRÉVU mais en entendant dites-nous ce que vous avez besoin nous vous dirons comment vous en passer. 😘
Bravo! ❤ well done.
Wow!!! What hard work you all did!!! Great job! Everything looked SO nice. And AMAZING what that tile paint accomplished. You all definitely deserve a pat on the back!
Everything's so beautifull and amazing! Congratulations!
All of you have done a commendable job of transforming your château from one level of beauty to a brand new level of elegance. Thank you for sharing your progress. Congratulations!
It's stunning! Seriously warm and inviting! Amazing💕
Wow! Everything looks fabulous. Well done. What a beautiful magical haven you all have created
Wow, how amazing! You ladies are incredible!
Wow, your chateau looks great. You have all done a wonderful job…the hard work paid off ….just beautiful
This channel is wonderful!!!! I so enjoy how you present videos of over 30 min in length as they have substance and depth. Well done and I am looking forward to watching your tremendous progress. ❤
I was never averse to the pale blue drapes and woodwork colour but with the carpet gone its looks ten times better! Its a very sofisticated blue!
I am in awe, what a feat!, and not just what you have accomplished in such a short time, but the fact Julia that you grabbed that dream wind and you had the courage to ride it, all of you... Just fantastic...
Love, love loving these treats - thank you so much 🎄🎄
WOW! The hallway looks so good without the carpet! I love the blue walls and drapes. Now it looks great! Soft but fresh! Great Job! Much love from Massachusetts💕
Congratulations, what an incredible effort from all of you. You should be so proud of yourselves. I am totally enjoying your vlogs, thank you.
Wonderful escapisam you should be very proud of everything you have accomplished.
Let us say that the Chateau preparations for the Artist retreat were absolutely beautiful and most tastefully done, magnifique!! Well done guys and what a lovely achievement to now have your place open for others to enjoy, thank you for allowing us to be part of your adventures 👍😇🙏🇫🇷🏰
So much progress. Awesome!!
I am so impressed with how the vision became a reality! This is the channel to watch! I love 'visiting' with you and your family! Thank you for this transport from the States to France! You all are amazing!
Wow ❣️ Such a Magical Escape to another world ✴️💠✴️
I 💚💚💚your perfect
MAGICAL MAZE ❇️
The MATRESS SLIDE is the BEST EVER 👏👏👏
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YOU LOVELY LADIES ARE SO MUCH FUN & SO LOVING. 💞💞💞💞
Robert is such a lucky lucky King of his Castle
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As you film going around from room to room, there are some views that take my breath away. You are so rich in talent, space and inspirations. Keep up your great work. Your guests will be so impressed and inspired as well.
GIRLPOWER!!! I raise my hat to you ladies for doing all the work!!
So impressed. It's stunning!
You have a gorgeous Chateau....it's a pleasure to be able to see what you've done and are doing. Absolutely lovely!
So wonderful to have you back! I hope that matress surfing is an activity you will be offering guests. A stunning amount of work you have all accomplished. Congratulations on you first workshop!
I cannot believe how much you accomplished in such a short time. Truly inspirational and magical. Well done team!!
You have all done an incredible amount of work and it shows. I'm so glad you pulled the carpet up to reveal that gorgeous hardwood floor. Congratulations.
The soft blue hallway looks awesome against the wood floor. Changes the entire look of the hall!
I have never in my life seen such tile. Considering how beautifully the rest of the chateau was decorated, the tile absolutely baffles me???? You have done a simply magnificent job getting the rooms ready! Just amazing work. I’m so happy for you.
Your business is going to be a roaring success! Just thrilled to see nice people win!,
Fabulous work!!! Your chateau gives the sense of being extremely clean, comfortable and beautiful. I am sure your guests had a wonderful stay!!!
i have tears of overwhelming joy in my eyes as i am watching the last seconds of the video. So much work and love was put into this preparation and the warmth of the whole atmosphere during the workshop transpired through the screen, simply melting my heart. As a painter myself and lover of France, chateaus and beauty, i would have loved to participate in such environment. Please create another video showing us in detail all the lovely rooms and dining table decorations or even food explorations, because i saw your mother cooking some delicious dinner on the stove. Everything was such a treat for the eyes, i didnt want it to end.
Thank you for your deep appreciation!
Wow just beautiful, amazing job x
Well done Ladies! Hope to see you again soon ❤
Very professional video.... you gals and guy are pretty awesome thank you for sharing ....
Well done! The Chateau looks amazing! The workshop looks like it was a huge success.
I was transported to your Chateau and forgot about every problem the world and I are facing. Thank you for this reprieve! The Chateau looked really beautiful. I would like to attend a retreat next year. Love from the great country of Texas. 🤠
The conclusion -- the fantastic workshop and the setting. I'm sure you will get many bookings just from those last few minutes alone. Congratulations!
Gawsh my fave part was the mattress surfing.😂 Looked like so much fun !
And my fave room so far has to be that gorgeous pink room at 10:10. What a stunning wall covering and curtain. 😍
That was one of the most best vlogs I've ever watched on you tube. Well done and congratulations on everything you have achieved. Everything done and being done to the highest standards x can't wait for your journey x 💞
Wow. Lots of work accomplished and the first guest week working well was a testament to your planning and efforts. Well done. Best wishes.
What a lovely Chateau & beautiful court yard,you have all put so much hard work into it,you should be really proud of yourselves,I love it,VERY FRENCH.❤
What you did in just a few months is nothing short than amazing. 👏 Your chateau now looks inviting, warm and cosy. Your clever ideas, good taste and attention to detail made all the difference. Well done! The final reveal in the last minutes almost felt a bit rushed after the intense buildup and I would love if you could show the different rooms and spaces in more details if you ever get a chance - as a before/after type of video maybe... BTW, "Chambre bleue" would be be written with an "e" at the end of bleu, because it's une chambre (feminine). Lot of love and keep the wonderful videos coming! 🧡
I am impressed in your solutions for color schemes. The finished looks are fantastic!!! What a beautiful chateau!!!
Stunning video! I'm overwhelmed with the beauty of your chateau and the beauty evident in the personalities of each one of you! What a remarkable team you are and what a lovely experience for your guests! Congratulations!
So wonderful to see the dressing of the rooms
Wow!!! You are all such an inspiration! Hard work and INCREDIBLE taste. I can't believe how nice the kitchenette area and bathrooms look!
Oh my! This was absolutely riveting. You all worked so hard and created such a beautiful situation for your first workshop guests. You must be thrilled. Thank you so much for sharing the gorgeous details of the preparation work... it made your success even richer. I am so happy for you all and I can only imagine your relief at knowing what you have dreamed of will, indeed, become your reality. Hearty congratulations!
You guys will be just fine with all the hard work you have done already the château is beautiful and I am impressed with what you have done I will be watching your channel to along with Stephanie‘s channel
So impressed with all the hard Work You Done furnishing the bedrooms new beds 🛌 Painting DIY young ladies you have done a wonderful job for your business all the best to you all thank you for sharing your blog💕🙏💐
As a Florida native and the daughter and girlfriend of UF graduates, I LOVE your shirt, Go Gators!!!
Bravo!!
You guys have such great taste, just the way everything came together, clean lines, tidy, colors everything, congrats!!!😍🙌🏽🦾
You have accomplished a lot in this short time and your chateau is absolutely GORGEOUS, better than most, just want to see you succeed. So LOVE that it is a family affair.
What incredible work and results! Someday, I'll send my daughter, the artist.....saving my pennies now😊😇
Great use for this chateau. Lots of hard work but you will never regret it. Shows real American know how to make it happen. Congrats 👏
Congratulations everyone. This was tremendous.
Congrats ladies. You should be so proud. Your chateau looked gorgeous! The paintings were so impressive too!
It's ahhmazing Julia (!)...what all of you have accomplished in such a short time! So impressed with your attention to detail and keeping it sleek and not overly done.
Love the brocantes finds, such treasures you are turning up...wow on the great bargains 😍
Your Retreats are going to be a dream trip for so many... and maybe you could find some room for a couple of volunteers (like the 'Work Away' thing) to help out??
Wishing you guys alot of success & creative bliss in all of your wonderful endeavors...
(not missing Cali too much?; )
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The twine and springs on the box spring sets was they way they were manufactured and are much more supportive than today's box spring or foundations as they are also called.
What a ride! You all did a beautiful job of giving your new home a facelift in an unbelievably short time, well done!
Oh what fun, mattress surfing! Love you ladies! Wishing you great success. would love to come for a visit.
Not only have your done a magnificent job of decorating the chateau but your vlog itself is so well done. Together you possess all that is needed to be successful and give visitors a great joy when they stay with you. Congratulations! (The paintings were lovely)
I always have enjoy watching from the beginning to now. I never want your show to end. You all made me feel like I was right there!! Great job all of has done. Lots of love from Tennessee USA
Great job ladies!! That was amazing what you have accomplished!!! Can't wait to see what else you get done.
WOW I Can't Believe All your Hard Work. You Did It!!!!!
Unbelievable, Your A Great Team, The Chateau Looks Stunning, Well Done. Xx 👍😊🎨🎨🎨
A huge congratulations for your team effort. Your hard work has created something so beautiful for many people to enjoy and celebrate. 💖
Gorgeous, More vlogs please.
I love all your videos! Enjoying seeing it all come together. Very relaxing and entertaining! Thank you! 😊
The Chateau is beautiful and all the beautiful things inside/You guys are sooooooooooo lucky/ beautiful wood floors
Fabulousness!! Love the long videos you produce. They have a very nice quality of production.
I know your guests must have been impressed! 🎨
Mattress surfing looked super fun!! 😄
The mattress surfing made me smile :) My mum thought I was crazy when I said, and I'll get a shipping container and ship all our stuff there. Now I can say that you guys did it and it's not such a crazy idea. I think it's just because she sold nearly everything we owned before moving from New Zealand to Australia but I can't part with most of my stuff that I've spent years collecting and also treasure hunting for. I have an antique French display cabinet with a dome and carved dragon and phoenixes that perch on top of the dome I bought for myself a few birthdays ago which was a real bargain that I feel like it will be going back home. Thrifting for treasures and antiques in France to decorate a chateau is a dream, I can't wait and is something I enjoy watching others do ;) The tile paint did wonders. You're very inspiring and motivating!
So beautiful and delicate place! Love it!! 👏👏👏👏👏 Good Job!! 💕💕💕
Honestly, after binge watching from the beginning to here, I have never been more in love. What a wonderful place to live and what a wonderful job you all did, in such a short space of time. I can't wait to watch the remaining videos and bring myself up to where you are now!
Oh my Goodness the floor looks amazing since you pulled up that carpet, you have all done an exquisite job, so classy, love watching this beautiful family in all that you do with your amazing chateau, bring on more ....
Well done! You have so many beautiful pieces, such a magical place!
The hallway looks fantastic, the floors are something. It made the blue look beautiful. 🦋
Hard work and organisation is the key and you certainly know how to do that you accomplished so much it all looks beautiful. Thank you for a fabulous vlogs.
BRAVO! My heart sings for your vision and accomplishment.
Your videos are absolutely wonderful, never want them to end!
❤oh my goodness. Woke up feeling blah and the. Saw this and was quickly uplifted and renewed with great heart warming memories. Love you all ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much you uplift us too
OMG! I can’t believe what you accomplished in such a short time!! Congratulations!!
Congratulations ladies. Well done.
You guys are fantastic - you work so hard, good-naturedly, which I‘m sure will pay off for you👌😊
I loved the abstract tile pattern in the blue 70s bathroom, and the blue tiles in the kitchenette, real vintage, you may regret painting over them lol.
Great episode guys, loved the content. The video and editing was spot on, beautifully done. Cheers to all for a great job.
The chateau looks so warm and welcoming .Love the long hallway the best ,even the baby blue colors looks fantastic with all the lighting and frames. Thanks Penelope for editing this video and making my Sunday. Wishing you all the best from San Diego.
Wow! Lot of hard work, the chateau looks amazing!! 😁😁
So much fun mattress surfing
Congratulations! You have all worked so incredibly hard! It was so enjoyable to see it all come together and everything looks so beautiful!
That was amazing, so much work done by everyone, for a beautiful result. Thanks for sharing.
I was just telling my husband about the journey to your chateau, from New York City to San Diego to France! I was so excited to share with him your monumental accomplishments in such a brief period of time!! Your 1st workshop last year appeared to be a triumph & here you are again, coming up on your 2nd workshop!! Best wishes to the entire family, finally together again, as you embark on this latest venture!! Can't wait to see video from this workshop!! How exciting!! 🇺🇸
Wowowow!!! 😂❤ beautiful work and wonderful videography. Music choice is so cinematique! Brilliant editing and storytelling narration. You guys should bring this series to Netflix or something! Jeez, I couldn’t stop watching it. Bravo!!! 🎉
Congratulations on your first work shop and ladies you have done a excellent job of renovating and refurbishment of the bedrooms and the hall way looks so great with out the carpet bravo to you all ❤️
SO inspiring to watch beauty unfold day by day with all your efforts and refined taste put into action. I'm sure your guests reveled in every detail. Thank you for sharing and wishing you all a Joyeux Noel at magical Puy Vidal! Hugs from San Diego!
Wow Paula how nice to hear from you! Thank you !
Can’t believe you painted over the kitchen tile. It was pretty
Absolutely incredible what you achieved, well done !!!!!
I am so impressed with the amount of work you accomplished before your first workshop!! Just incredible and the video shots of everything looks magical. Just magical and welcoming and so professional. Well done!