It rained overnight so the turf was soggy and stiff upon our arrival. I worked on laying out the grid while Natalie and Katie continued their pursuits in cutting pieces for the berm side slopes. Meanwhile Rod and Tom completed framing the small berm, then switched gears to help lay the turf. Once all the pieces were in place, ensuring a minimal gap between them, we started to seam them together using turf seaming tape. As with laying carpet or tile, it is very difficult to keep everything straight and square. The tape method went pretty well. Once everything is laid and taped we will go back through and use turf stakes or 3 1/2" screws to tack down all the corners.
On the weekend we are supposed to stop working at 5:00pm, however with rain on the way we decided to clean up a bit early and head to the chateau for a tour. We've been here a week and have been eagerly waiting for a moment to see the inside. During our walk over to the entrance the rain and wind hit. Taking refuge inside, we had about 45min. to explore before it closed for the day. The chateau dates back to the mid 1400's and has quite a history. Its had many different owners, all of which added their own flair to the architecture and decor of the place. It has a central courtyard that over looks the Loire river and valley--breathtaking views.
