by chateau-admin | Apr 18, 2026 | Our Chateau Journey
When the new series of Chateau DIY began on 6 April, Château de la Boutinière appeared in the first episode. The programme followed us as we prepared our chapel for a very special occasion: a vow renewal for an American couple, Mary and Leo, celebrating 60 years of...
by chateau-admin | Mar 31, 2026 | Our Chateau Journey
This winter has brought its fair share of challenges at Château de la Boutinière, but one recent storm left us facing far more damage than I expected. We are used to strong winds here during the winter months, but this was a whole new level. The first sign of trouble...
by chateau-admin | 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 | 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 chateau-admin | 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 chateau-admin | 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...
