Here are my friends, Bob and Sara Larsen from Door County. We're just beginning our dream trip to France! We'll spend a week in Provence and a week in Paris. We rented a house in each place so we'll have all the comforts of home and can buy food and flowers for our dwellings.
Upon arrival in Isle de Sorge, we come upon a market to delight all the senses: flowers, meats, breads, clothing, antiques, olives, everything one could want is there! Of course, food is high on my list, so bread is purchased immediately, as are flowers for our kitchen table. Now I feel we are really in Provence. By the way, a loaf of bread is $1 and a bouquet of flowers is about $5 - a bargain!
Our village is surrounded by an ancient wall and castle ruins. We spend hours walking and exploring, a new sight around every corner. There's so much history here, it's awe inspiring.
I always love visiting the churches, the beautiful statuary is inspiring. This may very well be another Madonna in our line one day!
I'm obsessed with the architecture of doors. I don't know if it's because I live in Door County! No, I think I've always loved doors - their patina and architecture is so artistic in Europe. Each one has its own unique style and color and craftsmanship. The periwinkle blue is the color of Provence. It matches the blue sky and looks beautiful next to the olive groves on the stone houses and the climbing roses on the buildings.
We visited different villages every day, so I'll be posting more on the blog. Please visit again and come along to Avignon and Orange with
me, and then later, April in Paris!
Our village is surrounded by an ancient wall and castle ruins. We spend hours walking and exploring, a new sight around every corner. There's so much history here, it's awe inspiring.
I always love visiting the churches, the beautiful statuary is inspiring. This may very well be another Madonna in our line one day!
I'm obsessed with the architecture of doors. I don't know if it's because I live in Door County! No, I think I've always loved doors - their patina and architecture is so artistic in Europe. Each one has its own unique style and color and craftsmanship. The periwinkle blue is the color of Provence. It matches the blue sky and looks beautiful next to the olive groves on the stone houses and the climbing roses on the buildings.
We visited different villages every day, so I'll be posting more on the blog. Please visit again and come along to Avignon and Orange with
me, and then later, April in Paris!
Love,
Pipka
We'll also have lots of surprises for everyone who attends. There'll also be time for you explore Door County and enjoy the beautiful water, parks, and spectacular sunsets...and, of course, shopping!
The registration price is $195 per person or $185 if you're a current Pipka Collectors Club member. This covers all activities Friday evening through Sunday morning. Travel and hotel is up to you, although we will have special hotel rates available in a few weeks.
