Thanks for the link
@Jikki2 !
Chateau de Lalande is a nonprofit permitted to receive donations to carry out "...
activities, exhibitions, events, and cultural events..."
Looks like every party at Lalande is Patreon-funded, not just the renovations.
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@16:05 she pitches Patreon for the first time...
Below are her early YT posts, that appear with each of her vlogs. In the early days she had a difficult time, explaining the purpose of the donations. For a some time, in each vlog statement, she thanked patrons for, "helping with restorations and the making of the vlogs possible". Earlier this summer, such statements were removed. The 3/15/20 statement is still present.
Feb 9, 2020
GLORIOUS CHATEAU ROOMS!
And today I'm making a very exciting announcement - I've launched our Chateau Diaries Patreon Page!!! So there is now an easy way for any of you to
become involved in the restoration of a 16th century French chateau. For 15 years I've been bringing the Chateau de Lalande back to life, far from the public eye, and there's still a lot of work ahead. But the overwhelming response that I've received from all of you since starting this vlog has redoubled my energy. Already, the income from the adverts on these videos is funding the restoration of our Chapel of Saint Joseph! Together, there's nothing that we can't achieve
Feb 16, 2020
THE MYSTERY OF THE CHATEAU'S MISSING LAKE!!!
This week I finally answer a question that many of you have asked me - why has the Chateau de Lalande's beautiful lake disappeared? The loss of the lake is something that has upset me very much, and I didn't make this video before because I found it too difficult to talk about it. But, because of the overwhelming support that I receive from all of you, I'm feeling strong enough to face up to the problem and to fight to get the chateau's ancient lake back! This is a huge step for me, and I want to thank everyone who watches this vlog for your incredible emotional support, and a huge thank you to all of you who have become Patrons of the Chateau de Lalande. I only launched our Patreon page 1 week ago and we already have over 100 patrons!
Because of you I'll be able to commission a survey (costing several thousand euros), which is the first step in getting the lake back. YAY! It looks as though the dream of getting our lake back looks as though it could become a reality. On behalf of this beautiful chateau that will flourish because of you, thank you!!! If you're interested in become a Patron of The Chateau Diaries, click here:
Mar 12, 2020
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CAPE TOWN & THE WINELANDS!
A very special thank you to all of you who have become Patrons of the Chateau de Lalande. I only launched our Patreon page 10 days ago and we already have over 100 patrons! I’ve been overwhelmed by your response, and am planning lots of renovations to the chateau that I’ve been longing to do for years! It’s such an exciting time for all of us here, as work is about to begin on the chapel and the dream of getting our lake back looks as though it could become a reality because of your help. On behalf of this beautiful chateau that will flourish because of you, thank you!!! If you're interested in become a Patron of The Chateau Diaries, click here:
Mar 15, 2020
THE CHATEAU AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS!
A very special thank you to all of you who have become Patrons of the Chateau de Lalande. As you can imagine, your help means more to me now than ever.
Because of you, I'll be able to keep living at Lalande and making videos even though our chambres d'hotes income has been decimated by the coronavirus. I’ve been overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity, On behalf of this beautiful chateau that will continue to survive and flourish because of you, thank you!!! If you're interested in become a Patron of The Chateau Diaries, click here: