Manor & Maker

09/06/2026

Sara makes a beautiful bag from a kit and Steve gets on with some overdue yard work.

Sara has a new handbag, and she made it herself. Not from fabric sc...

26/05/2026

Our chefs experience the new kitchen as we get our second retreat underway.

Spend a week with us at Manor & Maker as we welcome a small group of creative guests for an art retreat in the heart of rural France.In this video, You'll st...

19/05/2026

We're between retreats so time to get some projects complete.

Our crochet retreat wrapped up with a trip to the Floralies of Sain...

12/05/2026

We thank all our wonderful friends and family who have got us ready for our retreat season. Plus we have a new restaurant in the villige:

06/05/2026

Sorry for the delay in releasing but here is our video this week. We discover some amazing history not too far away.

A King, a Crossbow, and an Historic Château Down the Road From Us | Manor & Maker

Most people have never heard of Château de Châlus-Chabrol -- but in 1199, a young crossbowman standing on its walls fired the shot that would kill Richard th...

28/04/2026

We have perennial friends return and get some big projects done.

This Tree Had to Go | Friends Join Us and We add to the Kitchen refresh | Manor & Maker

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21/04/2026

The kitchen gets a makeover and we enjoy time with family. Join us at 9pm (Paris time) 3pm Eastern for the premier.

We Transform Our Château Kitchen (and Drink Very Good Wine in St-Émilion) | Manor & Maker

14/04/2026

We get a visit from family and make upgrades to the kitchen.

We have special guests at the château this week, Sara's sister and her partner are here! While they're visiting, we finally tackle two long-awaited upgrades:...

31/03/2026

We manage a quick getaway to the south. We enjoy a wonderful couple of days with our friends Joann and Michel.

A Getaway Weekend in the South of France 🇫🇷 | Manor & Maker

Join us as we escape to the beautiful South of France for a dreamy weekend staying at a stunning château with friends! 🇫🇷 In this travel vlog, we explore t...