Painting Wild Orchids in situ

in watercolour on vellum

08 – 15 April 2027

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Six days of tuition and transport for related excursions. Coffee and Tea breaks included
Time for rest and relaxation on the beach, by the pool or in the village square
A full cooked breakfast, five three-course dinners and four light lunches plus other meals as shown
Our library which includes the complete set of Mediterranean Garden Society journals
Flights are NOT included, however the nearest airports are VOLos and Skiathos. Access from Thessaloniki and Athens is an alternative option.
Lagou Raxi Concierge Service can advise on the easiest/most economical transfers from your chosen airport and will help participants to share if convenient

PRICES PER PERSON INCLUDING TUITION, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS AS ON PROGRAMME, MATERIALS (Vellum) and EXCURSIONS

Οptional POST-COURSE TOUR TO CRETE 15 – 19 April 2027

This tour is both for course participants and others who wish to combine botanising with visits to some important archaeological and historical sites. These include the Minoan Palace of Knossos (UNESCO World Heritage site). There will be time to visit the Samaria Gorge, the White Mountains and the coral edged Lagonisi Beach. We will spend the last couple of nights in Chania from where we can fly to Athens International Airport at the conclusion of the tour.
Whilst on Crete Carol will be joined by renowned Botanical Artist Helen Ainsworth, who lives on the island and has great local knowledge of the wealth of local orchids and their habitats. Contact us for more information.
Cost per participant below.

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Participants are advised to take out Travel Insurance in the event of inability to join the course for unexpected personal reasons.

Course Tutor: CAROL WOODIN