Sarah Roche and the staff at Wellesley College Botanic Garden Friends are excited to be offer this amazing seven-day painting experience, based at St. Gregoire, Sarah’s house in the Lot-en-Garonne region of southwestern France, close to the market town of Castillonnes. We will find our painting inspiration at the local daily markets, selecting and bringing back the fruits and vegetables of the fall harvest to study and paint at St. Gregoire. All experience levels welcome. Accommodations at Haven on the Hill, Laladusse, district of Lot et Garonne. August 30 – September 6, Members $1,365, nonmembers $1,465, shared double or triple rooms. Fees include opening reception at Sarah’s home, five days of instruction and painting time, visits to local markets, bastides, vineyards, and chateaux, all transportation during your stay, including to and from Bergerac railway station, seven nights’ say, 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and four dinners. Visit www.wellesley.edu/wcbgfriends for more information.