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©2008 Melissa Chandon
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The Colors of San Miguel de
Allende With Melissa Chandon and Philippe Gandiol
March 14 – 21,
2009 Space very limited |
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March 14, Saturday
Your tour begins in San Miguel at the charming Villa Mirasol. Located just
4 blocks from the main square, Villa Mirasol is a two-story mansion turned
hotel. All accommodations have their own outside space. Tonight you’ll enjoy a
wine reception/orientation on the patio with Melissa, Philippe and your other
traveling companions.
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March 15, Sunday
San Miguel is one of Mexico’s most beautiful colonial towns. This morning
begins with a House and Garden tour. You’ll get a rare glimpse at the
luxurious gardens and casas hidden behind the imposing Moorish walls. The
afternoon is
free to take a gallery walk where you’ll see indigenous textiles, handmade paper, ceremonial dance masks, Milagros, ceramics, paintings and more. Workshop participants will join Melissa and Phillipe for an afternoon of sketching.
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March 16, Monday
San Miguel’s Artisans Market has hundreds of stands that display
traditional, contemporary and innovative Mexican handicrafts and decorative
items. Keep your eyes open for some amazing retablos (prayers for giving
thanks).
Following a visit to the market Melissa and Philippe will take you on a tour of the murals of San Miguel.
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March 17, Tuesday
The Tuesday market is a raucous and wonderful weekly festival …..produce,
fresh fish, antiques, traditional medicines, bootleg CD’s and mountains of
used clothing. This open-air market is truly a Mexico experience. You
will see an astounding array of merchandise but the real fun is in observing the social event as entire families stroll the crowded aisles visiting and doing their weekly shopping. This afternoon, a plein air painting workshop for art class participants. |
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March 18, Wednesday
Following breakfast this morning we head over to the studio of Rebecca Peterson where you’ll create your own Mexican nicho. Nichos are the tin
boxes with glass doors that express your innermost thoughts with an assemblage
of found objects, collage, Milagros and miniatures. All
materials are provided, however, you may want to bring something special from home to add to your “Window to the Soul.” Rebecca has been living in San Miguel for 11 years and holds a Master of Arts degree. She will also serve you a lunch of local fare.
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March 19, Thursday
This afternoon you head over to the La Cocina cooking school where you will
begin your immersion into Mexican gastronomy and food culture. The class is
taught in English and will feature traditional Mexican cooking.
The class is mostly hands-on, unless you prefer to watch.
Dinner, margaritas and recipe packets are included.
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March 20, Friday
Today is free to take advantage of the many optional tours that are
available. Workshop participants will study with Melissa and Philippe.
Tonight a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
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March 21, Saturday
Today you bid farewell to this beautiful city and return home.
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Registration Information San Miguel De
Allende Artist
Workshop and Tour - March 14 – 21, 2009
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PRICE PER PERSON:
$1570.
ADDITIONAL COLLECTION FOR ARTIST WORKSHOPS:
$200.
Melissa Chandon and Philippe Gandoil have
taught plein air painting together for many years. They can offer assistance
with oils as well as with acrylics. San Miguel offers many picturesque views,
from beautiful churches, intimate alley ways to expansive vistas.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $600.
DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE RESERVATION: $550.
FINAL PAYMENT DUE: January 30, 2009
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PRICE INCLUDES: 7 nights hotel, welcome wine
reception, breakfast daily, House and Garden tour, studio visit and nicho class, La Cocina cooking
class, farewell dinner and sightseeing as included in the itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare from your home city,
transfers from the airport to San Miguel, meals or sightseeing not included in
the itinerary. Trip cancellation insurance.
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AIR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Ms. Gillian Loiler of Davisville Travel is
the designated air travel specialist for this tour. Gillian has researched and
can provide you with the best possible fares or work with
your Frequent flier miles. We recommend you purchase your flights as soon as possible to guarantee the best possible price. You can reach Gillian at 800-255-4567, 916-448-1951 or 530-758-4510 or Gillian@davisvilletravel.com. She can also help you with ground transportation to and from San Miguel.
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We hope you join us...............
Melissa & Philippe
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On Tour cancellation and refund policy:
Cancellation fees per person are 61+ days prior to departure $50, 60-46 days
prior to departure 50% of payment, 45 days prior to departure, no refund. You
are encouraged to purchase trip cancellation insurance within 7 days of your
deposit. We must receive written notification that you are canceling your
reservation.
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tour prior to departure in which event your entire payment will be refunded
with no further obligation on our part. The right s also reserved to decline
to accept any person as a member of the tour, to substitute accommodations,
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