Castle Impossible Season 2: Will HGTV Continue Daphne and Ian's Massive Chateau Renovation Journey?

Castle Impossible captivated Hgtv viewers over the course of eight episodes. We followed Daphne Reckert and Ian Figueira as they worked on the massive project of refurbishing a 500-year-old castle. The pair renovated a bedroom, a kitchen, a playroom, a workshop, and a bathing chamber. They also accomplished a variety of other tasks.

However, the final episode of the show aired on June 17. Daphne and Ian worked on remodeling one of the chateau's bedrooms. This room once housed French kings and queens. With the concert concluded, people are undoubtedly asking what happens next for Château de Lésigny.

When Daphne and Ian posted photos from a recent episode on Instagram, followers sent messages. Everyone agreed on one thing: they wanted more of this show. Fans left comments such as "HGTV needs to renew this show right now!" and "I am hoping for a season 2 of Castle Impossible." Someone more said, "I really hope we get more seasons of your adventure. "This show is fantastic and inspiring."

A spokesman from HGTV verified that there is currently no news to report. Nonetheless, I remain hopeful. Daphne and Ian have only recently begun working on the castle renovations. They could absolutely last for many seasons. The work is truly limitless there.

Daphne and Ian's Personal Story: The Massive Challenges of Restoring an Ancient French Chateau

From high school sweethearts to castle owners, their journey is far from ordinary.

Daphne Reckert and Ian Figueira are a married couple with origins in Nevada County, California. They made a big sensation on HGTV with their show. They are taking on the enormous task of refurbishing a French château. This voyage has undoubtedly captured the attention of onlookers.

"Our lives changed forever when I inherited my grandfather's 500-year-old chateau in France," Daphne told me. The show follows the couple's efforts to revitalize the 29-room chateau and its 133-acre estate. Ian described the chateau as a combination of "beauty and the beast." He claims the bottom floor is the beauty, while the three floors above are the beast. Daphne continued: "Every project is enormous we're not just fixing one window we have to fix 133 windows." This scale of work is difficult to imagine.

Their narrative began far from the French countryside, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The couple told Action News Now that they met while attending high school in Grass Valley. This occurred during Chemistry class. "I used to sit on this wall with my buddies in the morning and Daphne would walk by on the way to chemistry class," Ian remembered. He was thinking about their early days. Daphne spent summers at her grandfather's estate. She inherited the land in 2020. This inheritance included over a million dollars in taxes owed to the French government. They have invested their life savings in maintaining and improving the historic château.

They developed a strong work ethic while growing up in Grass Valley. This is a town of approximately 14,000 people. It is situated southeast of Chico and northeast of Sacramento. "We learned everything there," Daphne reminisced of her childhood in Northern California. Ian elaborated: "I took woodshop in high school painted for my dad growing up he's a painting contractor." Ian also remembers assisting friends and family with house repair tasks. Daphne studied stone art from her father. Her mom was an interior designer. She also mentioned learning agriculture and permaculture. This is an environmentally friendly approach to land management. These abilities will undoubtedly aid them in their current large-scale endeavor.

The Chateau's Other Life: Hosting Magical Weddings As Renovations Continue

How The Property Serves As A Venue To Help Fund The Ongoing Renovation Work

Daphne Reckert and Ian Figueira have provided HGTV viewers with some genuinely amazing home restoration moments this season on Castle Impossible. Viewers can enjoy the lovely Chateau de Lesigny in more ways than only by watching the popular series. The facility also serves as a wedding venue. So, how much does a wedding at such a spectacular estate cost?

According to the chateau's official website, couples have access to nearly five acres of property for their wedding activities. Event packages begin at approximately $3800 US. The visitor limits are generous. The château can accommodate up to 350 guests for indoor and outdoor events. It can also accommodate 250 people for a supper reception. If you prefer a standing cocktail hour rather than a formal supper, you can accommodate up to 300 guests on your special day.

Country Living reported that the Castle Impossible couple took over Reckert's grandfather's wedding company. This occurred when she inherited the property. For decades, the business had thrived. As part of the HGTV series, the couple made some changes expressly to keep the wedding company going well. For example, they built a children's room. This intended to service the numerous young people who attend events at the château. "I want them to leave with magical memories," Reckert remarked of the venue. Chateau de Lesigny also boasts a lovely chapel on its grounds. This enhances the attractive estate's appeal as a wedding venue.

Of all, finding a venue is only one of many phases in the wedding preparation process. However, the Castle Impossible characteristic makes it easy to complete many tasks on your list. The estate's website offers numerous recommendations, ranging from gourmet caterers to talented photographers. Aside from the fundamentals, couples can find numerous unique options for their weddings. These include fire and light displays. If the chateau seems like your ideal destination, act quickly. Reckert told TV Insider before Castle Impossible aired that the wedding industry has been steadily expanding since they took it. "I managed to triple the amount of weddings we were booking per year," she said at the time. "We're doing about 80 weddings a year now."

The ongoing mystery and future outlook for Castle Impossible on HGTV

With so much more to do and a rumored treasure, the story is far from over.

The couple currently resides in the Hunters Lodge, a smaller home on the estate. Ian served in the military, and Daphne graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, before marrying in 2020. They still have significant links to Northern California, specifically Chico. "Yes, we know Chico; we've spent a lot of time there," Ian and Daphne remarked. They had great memories of visiting friends and family in the area.

In elementary school, Daphne and her pals would frequently visit Cal Skate. The couple has many wonderful memories from birthday parties there. Daphne also enjoys trekking Tabletop Mountain. Chico is extremely important to them. This is where Ian acquired Daphne's wedding ring diamond. Their friend Megan, who worked for a local jeweler, assisted him. This minor personal detail demonstrates how firmly their lives are ingrained in both California and now France.

Ian and Daphne, who now live in France, run a wedding company to help pay for their restoration. They're refurbishing the family chateau one room at a time. "It's not like working on a new home," Ian told me. Daphne continued, "For me, the most difficult aspect is the scale. "Everything is big." This massive magnitude indicates that their task is far from complete. They had high hopes for the land.

While working on the renovations, the pair searches for a hidden treasure. This treasure is believed to be on the property. "No, we haven't found it yet, so we really need a season 2," Daphne informed us. Ian indicated some tunnels beneath the property that are still unexplored. These might contain secrets. The couple has renovated less than 20% of the château. The first season showcased only a small portion of their total endeavor. The likelihood of a second season for Castle Impossible is entirely dependent on what people want to see. "Yeah, it never ends," Ian commented of the continuous renovation process.

Aside from the HGTV series, the pair documents their restorations through YouTube videos on their channel The Beau Chateau. This additional content allows fans to witness even more of the castle's makeover. It also helps people to engage with Daphne and Ian on a more personal basis. This commitment to sharing their narrative may be what motivates HGTV to give us more seasons. I definitely hope so.