We have made the wine!! The grapes were ready – a little earlier than expected – so we set to work. Two very full on days. Leah, Shev, Noelle, Laurence and Reg picked their little hearts out. I cooked the scones for morning tea, prepared meals, cheered them on from the sidelines, and gave the…
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Hi everyone….the last guests have left Chateau Valcreuse. It’s been an interesting time – we’ve slowly learned the ropes of working in the B&B. What to put where or when to do this or that. Making up the rooms with those little added touches. Planning our menus and preparing the food – it’s been a…
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Last weekend was a special time. Lots of privately owned chateaus – ones that are people’s homes – opened their doors and gardens to the public. Well maybe not all their doors but selected areas. We headed off with Caroline and Florence and had a wonderful time. My favourite chateau was Chateau de la Vervoliere…
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It’s been pretty quiet here at Chateau Valcreuse. The weather is getting cooler, the days a little shorter. We are up early when we’re on breakfast duty – still dark when we climb the stairs to the kitchen. Beautiful sunrises though! We have lots to prepare – orange juice to squeeze, fruit platter to organize,…
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Just chilling out at Chateau Valcreuse. Now doing breakfasts on our own – not so scary once you know the routine. Also cooking dinner for the guests one night this week – had a trial run on the staff the other night and they are still okay! One difficulty we face here is the 5…
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