Meet Me in San Miguel de Allende

Over the past few years, I have been leading guided tours of San Miguel de Allende and the surrounding areas.  My next, and only tour for 2011 is June 7 - 13.

The first evening, I host a welcome reception and dinner at my home right in the historic center of town and only a block from Casa Luna B & B where my groups stay.  The second floor patio, mirador, is where we have our drinks with an incredible view of San Miguel with the Monjas church and the Parroquia church.

My home is equally inviting at night.  Aren't the stone pavers a work of art?

The second day we start with breakfast at Casa Luna followed by a leisurely guided walking tour of San Miguel.  We tour the Parroquia, the magnificent parish church, right in the jardin (the central plaza).

We walk around the jardin and take in its grandeur.  Later we visit the Monjas church, shown in the photo above in the background.  

We stroll by some of the town's old and elegant homes, a few select galleries and folk art boutiques, just to mention some of the sights. We relax at lunch at one of my favorite restaurants.

Many of the streets are so inviting and you later will find yourself walking everywhere!

The market is a favorite stop by all my groups!  Such vivid colors.

Especially the flower section.

One day we will visit Guanajuato, once the richest city in the world due to its silver mining. The colors are breathtaking.

Carlos is telling us about the Teatro Juarez which we will visit along with the home and museum of Diego Rivera and the studio of world-famous ceramist, Gorky Gonzales.

Guanajuato has a very old European feeling to it with its stately mansions.  After a gourmet lunch, we head up the mountain to the church in Valencia with its gold-encrusted altar. 

We'll venture on to Dolores Hidalgo, a small town where virtually everyone is employed in making beautiful ceramics.

Day four, you are in for a treat as we venture just a few miles out of town into the picturesque countryside.  We will visit the home and gallery of Mayer Shacter who has one of the best folk art collections around.  The architecture and landscaping are pretty remarkable too.

We will visit the lush gardens and wildy adorned and brightly-colored tiled studio and home of muralist Anado McLauchlin.    On the way back into town, we will stop at the Sancturary of Atotonilco, often referred to as the Sistine chapel of the Americas because of its ancient and simply wonderful frescos.  We will dine at another of my favorite restaurants, La Chamonix and then to Fabrica La Aurora.  For 90 years the Aurora factory manufactured premium cotton fabrics.  Today, it is the Aurora Art & Design Center where internationally recognized artists exhibit their work and galleries display furniture, interior design treasures, antiques, jewelry, paintings, folk art, linens, accessories and much more.

The next day we will tour the grounds of Rancho Casa Luna and then settle in at one of the hacienda's many kitchens for a cooking class.  

We were having such a good time.  Laura and Matina were preparing the watermelon and arugula salad for our meal.

The last day, take the day off and wander around town by yourself, just shopping or sightseeing.  In the evening, we all meet for drinks and music by Los Comodines (that is if I can find them in town at one of the local cantinas) up on my mirador and then we will go down to the patio and dining room for dinner.

Monday, June 13, I meet you for breakfast at Casa Luna and say my good byes.  One of the ladies on my previous trip said it perfectly, "Superlatives to express how impressed I am with your planning escape me.  Varied and interesting experiences, great food, wonderful company and generous hospitality certainly made for a super trip!"

Please join me for my next and only tour in 2011. 

I have already started to take reservations.

The dates are June 7 - 13.

Single Occupancy:  $2,025

Double occupancy:  $1,725 per person

(Price includes lodging, all breakfasts, four lunches, two dinners,

tours, cooking class and transportation to and from

the Leon airport - June 7 - 13, 2011)

You may reach me at:

robindsg@aol.com