I was fortunate to enjoy the most enchanting experience recently: a good friend asked if I would like to be one of eight people to share a villa in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for two weeks. Clareen Barrett, a most gifted and phenomenally prolific painter, was the ringleader, and she assembled a dynamic group of artists to share this memorable experience.

Our host in San Miguel was Paloma I. Leon Rosa. Her lovely B & B in Calle Ladrillera is located very near the Jardin, the center of town. The warm hospitality shown by Paloma, our housekeeper Naibi, and everyone we encountered will never be forgotten. This American’s command of Spanish is less than remarkable, but my efforts to communicate were graciously received. For some images of this beautiful city in central Mexico, look here. A big thank you to everyone who was a part of this experience, and to Clareen for including me in it!