The shape of the week, where it might be, and answers to the practical questions.
A sketch, not a schedule. Every day is optional.
Staying nearby? You're welcome at the dinner and on any day you like.
The house is chosen to fit the number of people coming. These are the three regions under consideration.
No. If you stay at the house, your room is held for the whole week, so come and go as your plans allow.
Staying at the house is roughly $600–$1,000 per person for the week, shared evenly among everyone there. The final figure comes with the formal invitation, once the house and the number of guests are known. That covers the house only. The birthday dinner is on me; flights and meals are your own, and details on outings will follow.
Gladly. Some rooms will have twin beds, and sharing lets the group take a smaller house, which lowers everyone's share. It's entirely optional.
Of course. Say so in your reply and you'll get a few suggestions close to the house. You're welcome at the dinner and on any day of the week.
Once replies are in. The house and the week are chosen together, and the formal invitation follows shortly after.
That depends on the house: Málaga for Andalucía, Toulouse for Gascony and the Languedoc. Travel details follow in the spring.
This is an adults-only celebration. If your family is travelling with you, you'll get suggestions for good places nearby.
Usually warm, bright days and cooler evenings. Bring a layer for dinner outside.