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This architectural pivot highlights a central theme of the show: . By stripping back the rot and honoring the original timber and masonry, the project reflects the human desire to preserve the soul of a place while breathing new life into its lungs. The Garden: The Living Canvas

If the Coach House is the sanctuary, the garden is the dialogue between the family and the land. Gardening at the chateau is not merely about aesthetics; it is about . The "Escape" isn’t just a move to France; it is an escape from the industrial food chain and the frenetic pace of modern life. Gardening & the Coach HouseEscape to the Chatea...

For Dick and Angel, the garden is a living gallery. Whether it’s Dick’s engineering-led irrigation or Angel’s eye for floral design, the garden is where their distinct personalities merge. The Philosophy of the "Slow Build" This architectural pivot highlights a central theme of

Historically, a coach house was a functional space, designed for the storage of carriages and the housing of horses. In the Martels’ journey, it represents the first bridge between the "uninhabitable" and the "home." Unlike the main chateau, which often feels like a museum of past lives, the Coach House restoration is a deeply personal endeavor. It is where the family first creates a self-contained living space, turning cold stone and centuries of dust into a warm, lime-washed sanctuary. Gardening at the chateau is not merely about