The Co-Chairs of the Philadelphia Chapter invite you to a luncheon and book-signing with the owners of Château de Purnon, recipient of a 2023 FHS restoration grant.
When former Australian politician Tim Holding and his fiancée Felicity Selkirk discovered a crumbling French chateau just south of the Loire Valley, they could not have imagined the crazy adventure that would follow.
Recklessly committing their life savings and mastering new skills along the way, Tim and Felicity uncover Chateau de Purnon’s intriguing past while working to safeguard her future. Guided by one of France’s foremost heritage architects and assisted by bemused locals, this is a story of optimism in the face of sometimes overwhelming odds.
