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 Adriana Mikova | May 8, 2025 | Our Chateau Journey
We wanted to share our plans for the coming year, because weddings are once again high on the agenda. This was not originally part of the plan. We had expected to open properly for weddings in 2026. However, an unexpected opportunity came along. Some very good friends...
by Adriana Mikova | May 2, 2025 | Our Chateau Journey
We have now hosted our first two weddings, and it has been a massive learning curve for us. In many ways, it feels as though we have come full circle. The last few weeks have been intense. Within the space of about a month, we hosted two weddings and a large 65th...
by Adriana Mikova | May 1, 2025 | Our Chateau Journey
This year has been exceptionally busy at Château de la Boutinière, with many different projects happening at once. One of the biggest decisions we made was to tackle the wedding garden. Weddings are going to be a crucial part of our long-term finances, and we knew...
by Adriana Mikova | Dec 24, 2024 | Our Chateau Journey
We can hardly believe another year has gone. It feels as though 2024 has simply evaporated. It has been an incredibly busy year. There has been a lot of concrete involved — perhaps more than we ever expected — and at times it has felt as though most of the garden has...
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...
