My favorite part of organizing and leading the Experience Provence tours with Lisa, has been witnessing and celebrating so many special occasions together. You can choose to throw a party that lasts one day, or you can share an experience that will last a lifetime. There are still a few rooms available on both the 10 day and 7 day tours for this summer, so let us know if you know of someone who would like to celebrate life this summer in this magical place.

We have celebrated many important birthdays, but one of my favorites was when Jill turned 60 and decided to invite her 3 friends to join her at the destination of her choice. This was a pact they’d always had. Jill dreamed of seeing the Lavender Fields of Provence and we had a very memorable evening watching the sun set while they celebrated not only her birthday but also the longevity and strength of their friendship.

Our most frequent guest, Lee started traveling on our tour back in 2008. Lee speaks french, takes language classes in France and has been coming with us almost every year since that first time. She has since invited her Sister Elaine, who has also joined us for several years. Last year Elaine Brought her husband too!

We have had a mother/daughter-in-law Trip, Professional photographer John Nickerson and his wife (who took this great group picture) who checked the lavender fields of Provence trip off his bucket list a few years ago, and even a grandmother who brought her two children and granddaughter!

Last year three sisters all made their first trip to Europe…. together and did they have fun! One wanted to roll and frolic in the fields and here she is! After a long battle fighting cancer Mona pledged that if she won the fight, she would take this trip with her sisters. Voila….a memorable time for them all.

The first tour we took was with University students studying photography.  Paul, also a professional photographer, had such fond memories of that time that last summer, that 8 years later he brought his wife, new baby, mother, aunt, brother and family friends. Another mother and son in this photo spent this special time together before he leaves for college this year.

Lisa and I are looking so forward to sharing more special times with this year’s guests. Please let us know if any of you are celebrating on this trip, or if you know of others who would also like to join us.