TESTIMONIALS

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Leslie Nestor ~ Though I have only been across the pond a couple of times, this was THE most amazing trip I have ever taken!! It was  a unique way to see an incredible country and to take part in a remarkable project.

I fell in love with the idea, the vision Michael had presented;  an opportunity to realize a fantasy that everyone has  probably imagined at one time or another; a vineyard, a chateau from centuries past, a beautiful region in the south of  France and of course, the food and wine.  Since my mother passed away at age 54, I have felt an intense pressure to  see and do as much as possible; the unknown expiration date hovering somewhere in the shadows. Consequently, I  absolutely had to go. . . NOW!  I volunteered to help with whatever was on the ‘to do’ list.  Read on >

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Ron and Jacqui Gilbert ~ Four of us flew into Geneva, picked up a manual Ford Fusion and headed down A-41.  The route cuts through quarried white mountains, postcard villages, open fields, and of course, vineyards.  We were amazed to see how the truckers behave, staying in the right lane and never exceeding 90km/hr.  In all, it took about 4-1/2 pleasant hrs with a couple of stops along the way.

We arrived late afternoon to find Michael finishing some wainscoting in one of the smaller bedrooms.  We cleaned up, washed up and cracked open the first of many bottles of wine.  Our friends, Hank and Maria, settled into the very cool large bedroom.  The walls are stone and stucco. There’s an antique wardrobe on one side, settee on the other and several Oriental area rugs scattered over the 400yr. old tile.  Michael made a great pasta dish.  With Michael’s friend, Deidra, the six of us made short order of the preperation and cleanup.  We ate every meal by candlelight out in the large courtyard while enjoying the perfect climate of Languedoc.  The views of Montaud, the surrounding valley, and rising ridge in the distance are amazing!