by Adriana Mikova | Jan 21, 2026 | Our Chateau Journey
Christmas at the château never happens all at once. It arrives slowly, over several days, as rooms are dressed one by one and the château gradually begins to feel warmer, fuller and more expectant. This year was no different. We spent days decorating, moving from room...
by chateau-admin | Sep 22, 2024 | Our Chateau Journey
We are finally back. There has been a long gap since we last filmed. We had intended to record something every week, but so much has happened that we now find ourselves heading into autumn feeling as though we have missed an entire season. The main reason for our...
by chateau-admin | Jun 18, 2024 | Our Chateau Journey
We are enjoying one of the first sunny days we have had in probably eight weeks. We are sitting here feeling unusually relaxed because we have just finished our first wedding. Even though it poured with rain, the couple were delighted with everything. Knowing that we...
by chateau-admin | May 12, 2024 | Our Chateau Journey
I am still home alone here at Château de la Boutinière, but it has been a very busy week. I have been doing a lot of gardening. The weather is beautiful at the moment, but it has been quite cold and there are rain clouds coming in. Some of the plants are not enjoying...
by chateau-admin | Apr 29, 2024 | Our Chateau Journey
I am back on the château steps again, but this time it is just me. Zion has gone away for ten days to visit family, so I am home alone for the first time. That is not a problem, though. I have more than enough to keep me busy. And of course, while the cat’s away, you...
by chateau-admin | Apr 22, 2024 | Our Chateau Journey
It has been another busy week here, although the rain has continued, which has made external work a challenge. Even so, we are pressing on, as everything we are doing now is leading up to our first wedding. One of the main projects at the moment is removing the render...
