Spilling The Tea at The Manor: Difficulties, The Future, Weddings, New Events

Mapperton Live: This (un)Aristocratic Manor Life

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Where do we go from here? Running a historic house is no picnic even for the family that invented the Sandwich! 🏡 Welcome to Mapperton, Englands' Finest Manor House! Join us, Luke and Julie, for an enchanting 5-night retreat hosted by us at one of England's majestic estates. Experience the perfect blend of history and luxury. Discover more on our website: Grand Historic Tours: www.grandhisto...
🌟 Join our Community! Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Enhance your experience by becoming a member of our exclusive Patron community. Enjoy perks like behind-the-scenes content, live Q&As, and special gifts, all while supporting the preservation of our cherished historic estate. Join here: / mappertonlive
The Gilded Age American Heiress Exhibition opened to the public here at Mapperton on the 5th May. However, if you can’t make it in person you can buy a ticket (3 cups of coffee) for a virtual hour long tour with me, and support this ongoing project over at www.buymeacoff...
ROUND-BREAKING AI BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE - NEW EXHIBITION UNVEILS THE UNTOLD STORY OF A GILDED AGE AMERICAN HEIRESS.
A new exhibition offers a glimpse into the captivating world of Alberta Sturges Montagu, the 9th Countess of Sandwich, and an American Heiress from the renowned era known as The Gilded Age.
Curated by Mapperton’s very own American Viscountess, Julie Montagu, the "American Heiress" collection is comprised of more than 10,000 previously unseen letters exchanged between Alberta (Sturges) Montagu and her family, as well as the peerage at large.
Dating from 1888 to 1951, these letters constitute the largest unpublished private collection of correspondence from the period. They offer a remarkable glimpse into the life of a "dollar bride" during the Gilded Age, shedding light on both triumphs and struggles.
The exhibition takes innovation to the next level by introducing Alberta AI, a ground-breaking creation that brings her story to life like never before.
“With the aid of cutting-edge AI technology, we've resurrected Alberta's voice, allowing her to answer visitors’ burning questions about her remarkable journey,” says Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke.
🏛️ Can't come visit us in person! No problem! How about a Virtual Tour of Mapperton House & Gardens! Explore the beauty of the English countryside through stunning 360-degree imagery, videos, and ambient sounds in our immersive virtual tour. Start your tour at: buymeacoffee.c...
🌍 Explore More with Us! Visit our sister channel: American Viscountess on RU-vid ( / americanviscountess ) and Julie's NEW channel: Julie in Italy, Authentic Italy Delivered to your Doorstep on RU-vid ( / julieinitaly )
Help support the restoration of our 18th-century Grade II* listed eagles at (www.gofundme.c....
Shop for the latest Gilded Age American Heiress merchandise at the American Viscountess Shop www.americanvi...
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- Recharge: A Year of Self-Care to Focus on You www.amazon.com...
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📅 Visit and Contribute to Mapperton! Book your ticket now at mapperton.com to explore our Historic House, Award-wnning Gardens and Mapperton Wildlands, England's Most Spectacular Rewilding Project plus our new Gilded Age American Heiress exhibition. Contribute to our exhibition and archive materials at: www.buymeacoff... - A contribution of three cups of coffee or more grants you a virtual tour of the exhibition, led by Julie.
We look forward to welcoming you to Mapperton soon! 🤗
Warm regards,
Luke & Julie
Viscount and Viscountess Hinchingbrooke 👑👑

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@hildaholland1208 3 месяца назад

I'd like to add - if I were to come to the country side in England - I would most definitely come JUST to visit Maperton BECAUSE of your RU-vid channel. You were a lifeline of sanity during Covid and I will be eternally grateful.

@lynnbfoster 3 месяца назад

Same here!

@lurlenejones456 3 месяца назад

Us, too! We visited London, Bath, and Wales over 20 years ago, and always wanted to return, but not sure about a city visit with all the unrest. Leaning more toward peaceful countryside visit with Highclere and Mapperton visits!

@lurlenejones456 3 месяца назад

Wow! He helped create the historic houses movement. So thankful!

@lurlenejones456 3 месяца назад

Wow, Julie. You nailed it when you pointed out that the association makes sure that in all the shifting back and forth between Tory and Labor governments, the preservation and production efforts are sustained. As an American, this function is one of the top reasons we see the value of the positions of aristocrats and nobles across the sea. Sure, we dispensed with monarchy for various reasons, but in ours there are still the wealthy and elite that influence for better for others or worse, or solely for self. Thanks for being a great example of for-the-better.

@lurlenejones456 3 месяца назад

I love how she raises her hand to interject. And yes, we WOULD drive a couple of hours for a day trip. 😄

@sharcarlson4980 3 месяца назад

What about: 1. Hosting a classic car show 2. Pop up restaurant weekends. 3. A space at The Chelsea Flower Show. 4. Outdoor movie/picnic nights. 5. Outdoor music/picnic nights. 6. Outdoor food truck/stall festivals. 7. Landscape Painting weekends. 8. Falconing event.

@laurenbouchie2394 3 месяца назад

A bike race / or 1/2 marathon around the estate. A Christmas home tour where the house is specialy decorated for families to tour.

@aliceputman3260 3 месяца назад

What do you all do as a family when you have a couple of days to be together?

@pheart2381 3 месяца назад

@@laurenbouchie2394trouble is marathons and runs dont actually generate much money.

@paulabibb1116 3 месяца назад

Car show... and maybe a dog show or a horse show with classic historic horses (draft horses. traveler vanners , thoroughbreds, native ponies, cart horses..... What could be more delightful than trekking around Mapperton back roads for a a pony cart. picnic.

@sharcarlson4980 3 месяца назад

Yes!@@paulabibb1116

@wendywright3914 3 месяца назад

Julie is correct - 2+ hours is an easy day trip in the states

@lorigray9291 3 месяца назад

We lived 3+ hours from my grandparents in Massachusetts. My father would OFTEN say, "Do you want to go to Mass or to Massachusetts today?" on Sundays...guess which one we children chose?!

@RicardoGonzalez-sb7oy 3 месяца назад

Lmao that’s a daily run around

@LadyDi_ATX 3 месяца назад

It takes about 4-6 hours of driving from Austin to reach any of Texas' border with another state (or country).And that's if the traffic's good.

@girlfromthenorthcountry522B 3 месяца назад

Easy day

@KaterinaFerrara 3 месяца назад

Totally agree 2 -3 hours is totally normal day out.

@sandymoore3351 3 месяца назад

Americans LOVE their road trips!!! 3 and 4 hour drive there is nothing. But we also have interstates which makes a huge difference.

@Dexdog 3 месяца назад

England has “interstates”.

@radicalmama135 3 месяца назад

We also just love our cars and think NOTHING of driving for ages

@radicalmama135 3 месяца назад

@@Dexdog😳 ummmmm ok and yet you still call 1hr from London “not close”

@noreenen2347 3 месяца назад

@@Dexdog they are called motorways

@kcstill3108 3 месяца назад

Roadtrip!!!! And in the US the cost of gas/petrol is much lower than in England.

@LadyDi_ATX 3 месяца назад

Would love to hear from your children on how they view living at Mapperton, your projects, and the possibility of inheriting and carrying on the work you have started.

@lisaroberts5935 3 месяца назад

Which child will inherit Mapperton?

@lynnbfoster 3 месяца назад

@@lisaroberts5935I’ve been wondering about that too

@bryanspindle4455 3 месяца назад

@@lisaroberts5935 Nestor seems to be the most involved with the estate, but he is not the oldest.

@kp4911 3 месяца назад

@@bryanspindle4455 Probably because William is at school. We also don't know if it's about willingness to be filmed. William might be an introvert or might not want to be on his parent's channel.

@kristinedunner988 3 месяца назад

AGREED. From Australia. How are the children involved please. Have you thought of "advertising" on a tourist site(s ) in my country.? We love England and like Americans will drive for a long time, plus our roads are not straight highways! Cheers.

@marycornell6215 3 месяца назад

#Mapperton if I was going to stay at your place, I would want you and Luke there. I think others would prefer to have you there and not gone.

@Dexdog 3 месяца назад

I think you should call it “Spilling the Tea”, have a cup of Tea and chat.

@xymoxkat 3 месяца назад

Include coffee since Americans and Europeans are coffee drinkers.😅

@ladybarbarapinsonartist431 3 месяца назад

Love that title, "Spilling the Tea".

@radicalmama135 3 месяца назад

SPILLING THE TEA!! ❤❤❤❤ is the best

@Romiwa1980 3 месяца назад

You should have a monthly costume themed venue. What fun!!! Charge so much for entry. Give away a prize for best costume. You could have some local musical entertainment for dancing. You would make lots of profit on food and drinks.

@marycornell6215 3 месяца назад

Vermont, USA I drive 2 hrs to get to my parents house on back country roads with farmers and tractors blocking the road. My son traveled 3 hrs to get to NASCAR races in highway and back roads. So yes the people in the USA will travel long distances in a day for an event

@Grahzzyhardcore 3 месяца назад

Can confirm that 😂 Vermont here as well

@soniafrohlich7305 3 месяца назад

What about also focusing on companies which often look for special seminar locations, where the participants can get away from the daily stress of the business environment. Perhaps, you can work around a similar package to the one used for your "5-night retreat" - it would be for a day or two, with tours, walks etc., and can be adjusted to their requirements. I personally feel that Mapperton would be a perfect location for "stressed-out" managers - (away from the maddening crowd!)

@janmitchell641 3 месяца назад

I think that is a fantastic idea.

@eveningcricket 3 месяца назад

Great idea!!

@cathyhelmuth823 3 месяца назад

Team Building

@margaretcallaghan3706 3 месяца назад

It’s a pity coach companies don’t do tours to Mapperton from Lancashire because I would certainly book a few days away just to visit you.

@cynthiamorton3583 3 месяца назад

Hello, Julie and Luke. What about a Murder Mystery Weekend (or midweek)? You know, like those murder mystery dinners, but longer? Think of all the fans of murder mystery books where old country houses feature prominently as setting. You’ve got the perfect setting right there. It could be done well, you wouldn’t want anything too tacky. OTOH, perhaps the entire concept is tacky! Glastonbury festival? Might be a bit of a nightmare though.

@canukmrsben 3 месяца назад

My thought as well and with the right team, it could be very cultured plus challenging and fun guessing 'who did it?, ' not to mention a source of viable income. 😊

@flapper27 3 месяца назад

I like how you two communicate! It's wonderful to see a couple discuss their ideas for the present and the future of their home. You engage in these talks calmly, with humor and bounce ideas off each other. It's wonderful to watch! 💕

@jlt2726 3 месяца назад

Luke, you crack me up - I live in the western part of Texas (Permian Basin) - 5 hours from any major city in the state and yes, I drive hours to go somewhere for a day trip.

@01Lenda 3 месяца назад

12 hours, top to bottom of the state. Oceans (Gulf Coast), tropics (Houston), desert 🏜 (W Texas), mountains (Davis Mtns area). We have it all, lol.

@patriciasmith9712 3 месяца назад

roads in Canada and the US are quite different from the UK.....Bowls of extreme speed spaghetti compared to tiny windy one lane roads.....

@ibosquez5238 3 месяца назад

It takes 2 days to get across Texas because you have to sleep sometime so I've gone as far as I could and stayed at the next motel along the way when I stop for dinner. You can get out of Texas on the second day.

@syreetathibodeaux6114 3 месяца назад

Luke is so smart. He said in places like this you have to think 50 to 100 years ahead. Julie is brilliant because she is authentically listening to her husband and finds him fascinating. He is but she really does it so smoothly . Cheers and excited about these fireside chats

@chatterjeelinda4 3 месяца назад

I love watching their friendship and how kind they are to each other. 🙂

@ML-yn1zz 3 месяца назад

Both of you are Mappertons best asset. 🎉

@Ms.Norths.Musings 3 месяца назад

You should find businesses along the way on your route. Then get out day trip pamphlets. So Antique stores, various other destinations along the way and farmer's markets etc. Many places do that in America to create day trips.

@barbb.9489 3 месяца назад

Julie and Luke, you may need to study The Biltmore House in Asheville, NC. They have the estate with tour, they have a wine tour, taste test, shop etc., they have hotel accommodations, land activities, then they built a regular style hotel on the premises for other vacationers, etc. It make spark some ideas for the future. I think you should pursue working gardens with healthy eating fruit/veggies to help save humanity! Also, creating gorgeous flower / small tree, topiary gardens could create garden club tours, create a shop with lovely crocks, planters, floral bouquets. Artists could come create pictures/ paintings, artwork and sell the items. I would also partner with buses/ drivers to bring elderly out to your area. People forget about helping seniors. The other thing is you need to make things more affordable for more people to be able to enjoy Mapperton and the surrounding towns.

@natashah9056 3 месяца назад

Biltmore is different though, being in Asheville and other parts of WNC. We love Biltmore and do take day trips periodically but I don't know that it's exactly an equal comparison.

@lynnbfoster 3 месяца назад

I’m a broken record recommending that Luke and Julie come and film at Biltmore. I’m sure they would leave with 100 brilliant ideas for Mapperton.

@DD-rs9zj 3 месяца назад

I agree Biltmore does it beautifully. We are four hours away and visit at least once a year. They do it well!

@elizabethbookspan6253 3 месяца назад

Biltmore also partnered with Range Rover for a driving experience.

@wattscookingtexas2085 3 месяца назад

Biltmore does a gingerbread house contest too that’s a huge money maker.

@jerryhosford4557 3 месяца назад

One thing I love is how Julie can so easily mix British and American slang in a conversation.

@radicalmama135 3 месяца назад

Also how energetic she is?

@paulabibb1116 3 месяца назад

I love that too !

@janetdoten4489 3 месяца назад

Mapperton fireside chats!

@elizabethbookspan6253 3 месяца назад

You don’t want to VRBO your precious house, especially to people with children. My sister with a lake house in Georgia has it on Air b&b and a family destroyed a new washing machine, kid urinated on the front porch and somehow someone damaged the pool. Unless you have an onsite housekeeper/ butler, don’t let random people in your precious home.

@kirstensandor7244 3 месяца назад

Here’s an idea for another use for your property: If you could get your estate to be used as a film or television show location, you’d get a big draw in just fans wanting to see it. You’re welcome 😊

@maggiegray1698 3 месяца назад

Nice lampshade hat Luke😂

@Grahzzyhardcore 3 месяца назад

😂 good roast

@01Lenda 3 месяца назад

😂😅

@fusunonal3838 3 месяца назад

😂 yesss😂

@maggiegray1698 3 месяца назад

Sorry,that was mean and a put down. Hope Luke forgives me. They are such a fab couple

@rebeccaanderson5191 3 месяца назад

My friends had a large home that was a wedding venue and I would never do it. Wedding guests went past "Private" signs to go raid their personal kitchen and pantry (there was a commercial kitchen in the guest part of the house) taking food and ice cream out of the freezer, stealing vintage collectibles and knickknacks!!, driving away with cutlery, dishes and even children's toys from the lawn-- tricycles, etc.!! Guests drank and damaged things, didn't want to leave on schedule and the family got complaints from the nearby town about loud music and fireworks during the receptions.

@LadyDi_ATX 3 месяца назад

I'm in Texas, driving 2 hours to get to a vacation or day trip is pretty much the norm.

@maryfrump7937 3 месяца назад

Takes an hour to go from the North end of Austin Tx to the south end on a good day!

@LadyDi_ATX 3 месяца назад

@@maryfrump7937 I remember when driving from Austin to San Antonio was a nice trip. But NOW? Nope. Used to take less than hour. Now it takes more. And that was just driving from south Austin to North SA.

@CruisingEngineer 3 месяца назад

Same here in NM; 2+ hours to go anywhere.

@ibosquez5238 3 месяца назад

4 hours from San Antonio to Dallas. I love Dallas.

@raffaellasirugo9647 3 месяца назад

Why not build a number of tiny homes on the property for the paying guests? Or arrange for a fancy bus to drive the wedding guests back and forth?

@Grahzzyhardcore 3 месяца назад

See Luke and Julie in a mini mapper tiny house 😂

@janetdoten4489 3 месяца назад

That makes me sad that there were Estates torn down, left to ruin. So sad, need to preserve and tell the stories.

@carolinasouvenirs 3 месяца назад

So sad these properties were stolen from the abbies and nunneries.

@xymoxkat 3 месяца назад

I am American living in the UK and it is SHOCKING how many beautiful old houses are left to waste. I often tell Brits if they let Americans live here freely we would restore everything. 😊

@Winton46 3 месяца назад

@@xymoxkatits sadly the same in france so many chateaus falling apart that us Brits are buying to renovate and its not always easy to restore listed buildings sadly

@autodidactin 3 месяца назад

Thank you Julie and Luke for sharing your vision for Mapperton. I am in awe of the creativity and energy you are investing in maintaining the estate. It is so very beautiful and deserves it. Wishing you every success in all your endeavors.

@MappertonLive 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much!

@kristyhand6209 3 месяца назад

Fireside Chats! Love it!!! Don't forget the tea the next time Luke and Julie, LOL! 🫖☕☕🍪🍪 I would love to see your four children host a fireside chat and talk about what it is like to live at Mapperton House?

@sallyannc3176 3 месяца назад

Too intrusive of their family - their kids are not there for your entertainment.

@lurlenejones456 3 месяца назад

Yes. Don't invade privacy. But if the children are interested in training in the family business, production and public speaking would be excellent life experiences.

@kristyhand6209 3 месяца назад

@@sallyannc3176 Chill out!!! Some people!!! I have the utmost respect for everyone. It is not about their children for my entertainment!!! It is a question that can be answered yes or no. You can't ask questions now days? Wow!!!

@kristyhand6209 3 месяца назад

@@lurlenejones456 Who is invading anyone's privacy? OMG!

@juliehartry4625 3 месяца назад

Since you are only an hour and half from Southampton, I believe there would be a lot of interest pre and/or post cruise for stays at Mapperton. We sailed out of Southampton last August & would have loved to have visited.

@montoya5322 3 месяца назад

I drive an hour and a half to two hours just to commute to work let alone a day trip to Napa Valley, or to Monterey or to Los Angeles

@tommtom8662 3 месяца назад

🚩 SUGGESTION: Get people who are training in such things as Carpentry, Stone Masonry, Horticulture and so on, with their Tutors, Training Schools/College, Authority and so on, to train as part of their Course by doing the Work, Maintenance and so on, that you need done for free. Hold their Certificate Presentations at Maperton, with a Press attended Celebration. Also, grow your own kitchen supply and consider a Restraunt/Tea Rooms & use your Little Italian House & the Cottages and Glamping as Honeymoon Destinations. Another thing, because of the Re wilding, how about an Annual "Pet Show & Family Fun Day" You will need a Conference Room...concentrate on the Public & Weddings on weekends & Corporate Events & Tours during the week & most of all concentrate on ACCOMMODATION! ❤

@MappertonLive 3 месяца назад

Great suggestions!!!

@susanminerstoryteller 3 месяца назад

Let others do the weddings. You have so much more to offer. My father used to tell us not to build a big "white man camp fire" where you are hot on one side and cold on the other. Build an Indian fire, small, that warms the air all around you. AND I'd drive several hours to Mapperton.

@ellebelle8515 2 месяца назад

Well said. If a coach /bus was arranged, North Americans would definitely come for a day.

@bettyrogers4832 3 месяца назад

Hi Luke and Julie I had another thought. Again using coach bus for people more than an hour drive from Mapperton. Near my family home in Pennsylvania, we are at least an hour plus drive from Pittsburgh Pa. There is a Theater group putting on plays through the summer and early fall. A large barn was used for seating and stage and a restaurant near the playhouse offered food. They had two shows per day; day and early evening. The Playhouse has been in existence for over 100 years now and the little town it exists is extremely small. It’s all accomplished by tourism from Pittsburgh day tour industry. Another option since you have outer building and no one would come to the Manor inside unless you provided a separate tour. $$$

@sweety12783 3 месяца назад

Have you guys thought about corporate or team retreats? Many companies like to do these as a team building activity. Many also like to take their teams away from the big cities they are located to calmer locations. You can also be a bachelorette party destination if weddings can’t be done right now. You can set rules to make sure they are not crazy parties. Same thing with baby showers.

@Sparkplug4712 3 месяца назад

Reach out to television networks that use wedding venues for their shows or how about hosting antique road show? Reach out to the movie industry and let them know your available for movies or shows as they do with the show Bridgeton. My god they pay gobs of money enough to help cover your renovation costs and probably a lot of bills

@sarahvaughan4553 3 месяца назад

What about putting your house in London on Airbnb if you spend most of your time at Mapperton? Fascinating video, learning about the issues behind the scenes. You're both doing a great job regardless of all these challenges!

@rachela9264 3 месяца назад

Looks like many of us are in North America, which makes it difficult to visit. I’d love to see you expand your RU-vid and AI ventures.

@VanillaCat1977 3 месяца назад

Focus on attracting more Americans like Grand Historic Tours. Do more featuring American Heiress history like an American Heiress weekend theme party. We Americans are willing to travel longer and Julie is a fabulous promoter . Maybe make connections with American Historic Homes and Museums.

@allandanguyen8214 3 месяца назад

Glamping farmstays using yurt/tents/pods aimed at families. Limited self pitch. It’s what is on offer to keep people entertained. Once you have a good revenue stream from this use it to redevelop older buildings.

@pheart2381 3 месяца назад

Part of the probem is holiday makers,say in the 1950s, the majority would be camping rather than expecting to rent a whole building. People's expectations have changed,but we all could benefit from being within nature. Glamping pods are a good compromise.

@conniesambrook 3 месяца назад

you finish each other's sentences, so sweet

@gasparocelloman9852 3 месяца назад

Annual chamber music festival? World class performers, subscriptions? Hatfield House style.

@lauriesue2244 3 месяца назад

Pllleeeease Luke. Julie is right. As a lifelong West Coast American, I’m planning a day trip to the ocean that’s a 2 hour drive each way. The drive is part of the fun of the trip. Tapping into cruise passengers is a great idea-they’re already on vacation and will consider any travel as part of the experience.

@sallyannc3176 3 месяца назад

What port would these cruise passengers come from tho?! Luke is right - UK folk do not drive these distances for a day out.

@lurlenejones456 3 месяца назад

Road trips! Woohoo!

@lurlenejones456 3 месяца назад

The more facets in a jewel, the more magnificently it sparkles. 💛

@lurlenejones456 3 месяца назад

Cruise ships! Port of Portland! Definitely!

@sallyannc3176 3 месяца назад

@@lurlenejones456 not exactly near Mapperton! 😄

@carlybee3398 3 месяца назад

How far is Mapperton from the ocean? Could it become part of a day tour for cruise ship goers?

@MappertonLive 3 месяца назад

6 miles.

@LCamp-cr7fs 3 месяца назад

When you contacted various cruise ship lines, were there any bites regarding day tours from the coast?

@carlybee3398 3 месяца назад

*Oops ... Hadn't watched the full show when I originally posted this thought. Luke's already thinking about the cruise ship tourist. 👍

@Tigz_Muldoon 3 месяца назад

I am so excited. We are coming to Mapperton tomorrow! Woo hoo. Can’t wait. Julie, if you are there, stand by for a Welsh cwtch (hug).

@elysek1 3 месяца назад

I think you should think about starting an historical cooking school. Have a culinary instructor teach Elizabethan cooking and from other eras. "A Taste of History." BTW,: Here in the States, driving 2 hours to a destination is considered close. Sorry, Luke.

@marthaizaguirre6363 3 месяца назад

Love all your ideas! A friendly suggestion is to provide a pony cart or safari jeep for people who are physically challenged, elderly, or like me when I broke my foot, who would enjoy seeing the estate areas but might find walking too difficult. 😊

@radicalmama135 3 месяца назад

Not ponies

@Sparkplug4712 3 месяца назад

Golf carts would be perfect or a couple of electric scooters

@lisaherrera5215 3 месяца назад

2 to 3 hours in nothing in Oklahoma. Love the new chat!

@rubycollins49 2 месяца назад

I live in kansas, and we drive a 90 tp 100 miles to shop and have the best surgeons, but it's worth it !!!!! And we also have fun and have great memories!!!! Love your videos just started watching love the history glad your sharing!!!we bought our land in 1983 mowed yards are whole family to pay for it monthly and then built on it. Tornado wiped us out EF5 destroyed whole town people died we lost everything our pets we had no money no place to stay but we survived. And built back in 2008 and we call our home IRIS ROSE HILL its our piece of heaven we made gardens we planted everything our selves been on same piece land fir over 30 years all of this will be inhearted down from genetation to generation. We are proud.!!! I love your passion and how you honor your beautiful home and the history of your family thats how i feel about mine!! Sounds amazing to tour it. Have a great fun sunshine day!!!!!

@Jms3034 3 месяца назад

I love your channel ! I just found it a few months ago. We are from the US 🇺🇸. We love learning about English history and about English estates . 💕.

@jackiesaylor2487 3 месяца назад

I WOULD CHECK WITH THE LOCAL VILLAGE AND SEE HOW MANY BED AND BREAKFAST OR AIR BNB OR HOTELS THEY'RE ARE, AND WITH WEDDING PACKAGES ADD AN OPTION FOR MAPPERTON TOURS FOR ANYONE WHO STAYS IN THE MENTIONED LOCATION AND LIST AVAILABLE STAYS. AND MAYBE THEY'LL GIVE YOU A REFERENCE FEE.

@nizethpretorius2400 3 месяца назад

Just keep trying different things, you will find the perfect combination of whatever is working. It is evolving.

@SharonPadget 3 месяца назад

We sometimes drive 3 hours or even longer on a day trip.

@wattscookingtexas2085 3 месяца назад

Julie is correct, we love an adventure and will drive hours for a day trip. Y’all need a Day Trip Special, maybe include the train ticket and have a Mapperton snack or tea box for the ride home. Yoga day trippers. Mom groups who kids love to ride the train… lunch, play all day, grab your tea box and back on the train.

@ridingtheroad185 3 месяца назад

Can you not build what looks like a stable but is actually like a hotel for guests? Then you wouldn't be taking housing away but adding jobs for the locals? Then you would have a cottage that could be a Bridal suit/honeymoon suite and rental for guests. That gives you the house for the uses you want and the Chapel for weddings.

@xymoxkat 3 месяца назад

Julie and Luke, have you ever thought of creating a space for a museum that everyone can come to see? You han charge an entrance fee. You can also have workshops for sewing, knitting, embridery lacemaking, etc. I would suggest a textile museum. There are so many reenactors of all the centuries who would love to see clothing especially the 18th century dresses. You can also host events for 18th century (1700s), Victorian, Roman, 1920s, Viking, Mideval reenactors. This would attract a lot of people. Other ideas are antique, vintage, book, jewelery, craft fairs. On Holloween you can also host a big event, do an egg hunt for family and kids on easter, etc.

@Fauxcreate2178 3 месяца назад

Yes i agree with you and they could do tour buses from different cities.

@brendahenderson6047 3 месяца назад

Cuppa Conversation

@timwaddell6356 3 месяца назад

What about the “Earl of Sandwich Tea Shoppe”. You could have an actual tea shop on your grounds in concert with the gardens. You could have a menu of tea sandwiches and cakes. Then sell the merch associated with the name on an endless number of products and wearable items. You could also have an online store which you could promote on your social media channels. Always think about your most obvious asset and in this case, it’s your title!

@papagaaiable 3 месяца назад

My father worked for a big museum that was a castle. There were a lot of paintings and other artefacts and sometimes something got stolen. He invented the signal orange dot with a diameter of 5 cm and it was painted on the wall behind every painting, especially the small ones. When something went missing the supposts could immediately see that and call the police. It really worked! Maybe a tip for Mapperton with all its treasures. I wouldn't open the house for weddings. I'd rather go for guests that want to rent a holidaycottage.

@longwaytotipperary 3 месяца назад

Love being given so much insight into running Mapperton! Also always entertaining to watch you and Luke together! Luke’s parents are great to watch also with so much historical information!

@melissasueferrin3409 3 месяца назад

If you build up the camp site, you can also rent that out for schools, scouts, other organizations looking to bring a group of kids for a week.

@tjbren576 3 месяца назад

There are light-weight forms one can use to build dome-like structures, sort of Hobbit houses that can be out of sight. Relatively easy housing for writing retreats, meditative week/ends, Victorian living over a week/end are just a few ideas. You need a hotel on site!

@michaeldavis8599 3 месяца назад

Sorry that your beavers haven't come back from holiday yet. Your chat sounds like you're envisioning "Mapperton World" (in the model of Disney World).

@worldofpossibilites8034 3 месяца назад

Do Brits do family reunions? I am always looking for a location where my parents, who can afford a cabin and my children who can afford only a tent site can be together. We take turns cooking in the house and sleep in a variety of locations/price ranges.

@pamelacrowell2007 3 месяца назад

A Renaissance Fair, and you could change up eras, Murder Mystery Events. I would love to see the villages or towns around Mapperton ... maybe by highlighting those, it would bring more people to the area, not just Mapperton.

@IFSTherapyRealResults 3 месяца назад

You could offer reduced price to Subscribers, for those that want to Camp in Pods for a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday stay. And that way when someone who visits from another country, comes and wants to see Maperton, and they are person with a very modest income, they could afford it.

@sarab4241 3 месяца назад

If you can grow sunflowers and can plant a field of them, people will come just to have their pictures taken amongst them. That seems to be all the rage to have family portraits taken in sunflower fields. It would be good for wedding backdrops as well.

@maggiegray1698 3 месяца назад

Question: do you go to any parties? My experience of big house life, mantelpieces are adorned with invites going back to the year dot. Status. Got to have a big house to entertain especially at weekends.

@ellebelle8515 2 месяца назад

Yes, get Luke's parents' stories, also his aunt. Their chats about the history of the family and their lives and homes and historic art are incredibly interesting. You could get them individually to have more interviews with each perspective.

@ZoeGustlin 3 месяца назад

Add art week ends or 4 to 5 day classes. Can do hands on art classes and study the art work in the house. Have an art professor do the teaching. Etc.

@donnadolphy617 3 месяца назад

I love all of your ideas and everything you've been doing to keep Mapperton going. I so wish I could come and visit england. I live in the States, and in Gettysburg, which is historical but to go to England! I would love to see all the old Estates and especially castles to tour, but just to meet the two of you and your family would be wonderful. God bless!

@MappertonLive 3 месяца назад

Maybe one day!

@cesiahrefazo6897 3 месяца назад

Turning Julie’s pool into an ice skating ring, plus Christmas lights, and Santa’s plus carol singers would definitely entice people..

@jackussery2184 3 месяца назад

Atlanta, GA here, and it is NOTHING for most of everyone I know to drive for two or even three hours each way for a day trip. I myself have done it multiple times. We Americans sure do love our Automobiles! Hopefully one day my husband and I will be able to visit you all at Mapperton! Thank you for the excellent, informative and entertaining shows you produce. Best wishes from the States!

@cedarcottagefarm2885 3 месяца назад

I am enjoying this conversation. I drive over 2 hours to go to the Mennonite grocery store. My Trader Joe’s is over an hour away. It’s nothing in the US to drive a couple of hours. I love the events in the communities around us. We have wine walks. You buy a wine glass for $25 and walk around and taste wines. If you like the wine, you can buy a bottle. We have art fairs, bicycle races, marathons, a Father’s Day bike ride with the kids, a jazz festival, blues festival, antique fairs. There is something to do every weekend from the beginning of May through the end of October.

@callofdutygoddess1276 3 месяца назад

Have you thought about a Renaissance festival type of thing? Google maryland Renaissance festival.

@AudriannaB-World-Peace 3 месяца назад

I lived in Maryland for many years and we always went to the Renaissance Festival every year near Crownsville. It was wonderful and miss it now that we moved to the midwest!

@sarab4241 3 месяца назад

Renaissance festival is a great idea

@MsHappy-u5o 3 месяца назад

Are you anywhere near a train station? - you could set up a bus shuttle service to & from the station 😀

@Amishland_Chateau 3 месяца назад

I would love to stay there on the grounds, camping or cottage. Do you still have a Yurt?

@BelleWhittington 3 месяца назад

Here in Texas, it is common to have a 1.5 hour commute to and from work. I hope to visit Mapperton one day! And I am so excited about Fireside Chats!

@micheleadams9430 3 месяца назад

Loved the fireside chat! Your enthusiasm is fantastic and how you just share is great. It was like I was sitting there with you having a lovely conversation. You two are the best! ❤

@heatherdeavalon 3 месяца назад

The cruise ship concept is interesting. A shore excursion to grab a sandwich at the Earl's! ❤

@MappertonLive 3 месяца назад

I think so too!

@rickimoler7158 3 месяца назад

How about some kind of historic classes...a seminar with curators or specialists in history, restoration of houses, tapestries, archaeology, furniture, 18th C cooking, how to research...partner with a university so that attendees get a couple of college credits. You could do a similar thing with art classes, gardening.

@denisebradford5241 3 месяца назад

Hello! I have enjoyed your videos in recent months. My friends and I travel a bit, usually to the UK or Europe, so a Mapperton cottage is on our list! P.s., I live in Sandwich, MA. :)

@stylesformiles79 3 месяца назад

I grew up in California, USA and live in Arizona now and think nothing of driving 2 or more hours to go somewhere fantastic.I love all the locations you've already created. I also love all your great ideas and plans. The cruise ship excursions are a great idea. You have so many plates spinning. Very impressive.

@NonnaArk 3 месяца назад

How about more glamping or tiny homes to rent while holding experience weeks - kids and english experience, little girls and their dreams, adults and english experience, antique restoration, and the biggest draw - volunteers for the re-wilding experience!! just build a tiny home village close to the camping and go for it!!

@rebeccas.7584 3 месяца назад

I had a brilliant idea! How about a long distance cyclist destination? I enjoy watching nature hikes and bike tours of other countries. Perhaps you could get some filmed for Peleton or just make the bike journey from the big city mapped out! Also a nature camera “live” in the wilding project. Or an online class teaching regular people how to start archiving their own family lineage.

@fred-hl9bp 3 месяца назад

What about getting someone in...like Alex Polizzi...who does The Hotel Inspector TV programme....to give you some advice...or ideas...that you haven't thought of. Her last series looked at different scenarios...not just hotels. You could combine both...advice and a TV programme.

@HawkqOjOp 3 месяца назад

Luke & Julie - I love this format plus it's productive for you guys! I have an idea to elaborate on the bus tours: Call it The Art of Antiques - bring in an antiques/historical expert to "hold" the tour, and explain the antiques throughout the house, their history, the different types of antiques, how to spot real ones versus fakes, etc. People LOVE to learn about antiques!!! There's that added expense of the expert, but it may be a trade-off for not having a meal to serve, and increasing the busloads!! (p.s. to Julie - no need to fight your natural development of the accent lol, I hear it sneaking into your vowels!)

@catheydownunder 3 месяца назад

I’m from Australia :Really loving the discussion Thankyou both very much

@laurafarris895 3 месяца назад

I think your location would be great for birding groups. Generally speaking a very respectful group, low maintenance. Smaller groups that usually happily pay to be in a beautiful countryside setting to enjoy birdwatching. Cheers

@AliceSoCal 3 месяца назад

Yep, I’m in a small mountain town in California. It takes me just an hour to the grocery store. If we want to go to the coast or anywhere else it’s at least 2 hrs. Most times a day trip out of town will take 2-4 hrs one direction, 4-8 hrs in total. And spend 4-8 hrs at the location. It’s literally an “all day” trip 😉

@ogamwolf 3 месяца назад

Since Mapperton is “off the beaten path” for British culture day trips, you’ll have more success with destination events that support a 3-4 day stay. (I love the “Frock Me” idea). Your Christmas show is an excellent start, expanding the number of days offered & accommodations would increase attendance & revenue. Perhaps working with an artist to do a creative retreat/workshop or a writing retreat. While they are there, you make money from their lodging, food, & any Mapperton merchandise you sell at the cafe or gift shop. I can understand that Mapperton’s size does not allow you to continue living in the house while guests are there, so you’ll need to focus on growing the outdoor glamping or tiny houses over time. You are probably familiar with Elmore Court in Gloucestershire, who has a rewilding project and now offers 6 “treehouse” cabins to cater to those who are wanting to “get back to nature”. I know you are wanting to restore the outbuildings…. if you are allowed, that would make fantastic guest lodgings/rooms & generate revenue without upsetting the village composition. I really liked the informality of today’s format & the brainstorming you were doing together. Explaining the challenges in detail helps viewers better understand the money demands. I love it that you are so open to ideas. Good work, the both of you!

@LCamp-cr7fs 3 месяца назад

As a marketing exercise: What does/can Mapperton do to attract locals, as in British day trip distances? What is/can be unique to Mapperton to bring out big city dwellers? What does the county/local government do to promote tourism in the area? Is there anything you can produce/publish and market elsewhere? Can you capitalize more on the name Earl of Sandwich? Just a few questions I would ask.

@LCamp-cr7fs 3 месяца назад

Oops, forgot another important point. There is some cooperation with other stately houses in the area. Is there room for expansion to attract more tourism and interest governmental entities in developing more infrastructure to support it? You are adding to the economy after all. I noticed that Dorset tourism focuses mainly on the coast.

@hildaholland1208 3 месяца назад

Perhaps capitalize upon the fact that you ARE in the country - no busy, harried push and shove of metropolitan. Personally, I wouldn't dream of going to England simply to visit London. I really like the idea of holiday lets. I would truly consider visiting Maperton if I knew I was staying close by. Also - 😉 here in the US we would most definitely drive 2 hours to visit the museums in DC.

@SF-ru3lp 3 месяца назад

Hi Julie and Luke, i love your videos. Would you consider a camper park to create an on-going holiday location? It could be away from the house perhaps...? Best regards. G Ire

@MappertonLive 3 месяца назад

Great idea!

@rosalindmason9242 3 месяца назад

I'm in New Zealand and have just booked a family holiday at a popular destination for next Summer. The Beach Camp ground has a policy of minimum of 5 nights for a studio, cabin or motel unit during peak season. Tent campers can book any amount of days on a first come first served basis.

@monchii6468 3 месяца назад

Americans have heard of this Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament . Take Mp back to the Medieval times and draw people in by having this type of family entertainment.

@SF-ru3lp 3 месяца назад

Bunratty Castle in the West of Ireland does it with food, costumes and musicians and dancers. G Ire

@ilenet9911 3 месяца назад

@@SF-ru3lpyes!! Great castle!

@knjmoorhouse5093 3 месяца назад

I’d rather participate in a Regency period dinner and interactive theater. Julie probably is familiar with Tony and Tina’s Wedding in Chicago.

@knjmoorhouse5093 3 месяца назад

Especially now that Bridgerton is so popular. And another one would be Edwardian, as Downton Abbey was quite popular.

@natashah9056 3 месяца назад

@knjmoorhouse5093 love this idea ❤❤❤

@DrBLReid 3 месяца назад

Contact Miss Ruth Aisling from Scotland for her ideas on camping. She, like y'aĺl, has a you tube channel. She is a sweetheart & has Julie's enthusiasm.

@rebeccaanderson5191 3 месяца назад

You might consider getting some picturesque gypsy caravans for camping and inviting artists, photographers to stay???

@susancarriker6645 3 месяца назад

Going to Falmouth and Portsmouth on Viking Ocean Cruises. Would love to do a day trip to Mapperton. Highclere Castle is part of the Viking family. Wouldn’t hurt to look into Viking excursion opportunities. There are mostly Americans on these cruises who would love to see you.

@DrBLReid 3 месяца назад

Serve barbeque pork, beef, chicken & turkey slow cooked over hickory wood or fruit wood. Don't forget french fries, vinegar Cole Slaw, bread, Sweet Iced Tea & dessert. People will drive 3 hours one way in the States for good BBQ.

@ownerlandlord4654 3 месяца назад

You have many great ideas. I agree tapping into the cruise industry. Contact them. It’s worth a try. A 1.5 hr from South Hampton is the same time to get to Rome or Florence from a cruise ship. The excursion can include lunch, tour, garden, the Alberta exhibition, gift shop, etc. Not everyone needs to go zip lining…right. You may have done or considered some of these but what about a Christmas Fair inviting craftspeople in yr area, summer concert with fireworks? Don’t stop the weddings, but the weddings parties can be blocked out for 4 days instead. Camping sites would be worth a try including yurts, cabins & tenting. I think u may have tenting already. You also mentioned that Alberta left a cookbook. You can publish her recipes or offer cooking class retreats using Alberta’s recipes. It would be a wonderful experience for all. You can block out the cottages and maybe a room or two in yr home for the cooking retreat. Also, offering afternoon tea in yr dining room or a smaller room a few times a week or even a ‘Sunset & Champagne’ outside once or twice a week during the early summer might be nice overlooking yr gardens. Even Prince Charles is opening up Balmoral Castle at $100-$150 a pop. Looking forward to seeing what u choose in the future.