March 14-21, 2009
(Contact Lucy for one-on-one sessions)
San Miguel de Allende is as magical as a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel
and as vibrant as a Frida Kahlo painting. Nestled in the Sierra Madre
Mountains 180 miles northwest of Mexico City and declared a national historic
monument by the Mexican government, the town draws artists, writers, and
musicians to its atmosphere of gracious living
In March the weather in San Miguel is clear and sunny with temperature
averaging 75 degrees during the day with evenings in the upper 50's. Chance
of rainfall: one-tenth of one percent.
One the world’s 10 best travel destinations according to Travel
& Leisure Magazine and in the top 15 cities to visit according
to Traveler Magazine, San Miguel is a visitor’s delight. Plus,
our trip has been endorsed by the Consul General of Mexico.
The group of women who go to San Miguel de Allende may or may not know
a word of Spanish, but they share a love of learning and adventure. They
frequently become close friends as they support each other through self-discovery
and together enjoy travel, food, architecture, history, salsa dancing, open-air
markets, and myriad other once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
San Miguel de Allende is definitely an escape from the ordinary. Founded
in 1541, the town grew rapidly when thick veins of ore in the nearby hills
were discovered during the colonial period. With the wealth of ore came
the palatial mansions and ornate churches which still decorate the town’s
cobblestone streets.
Since then, San Miguel has both retained its traditional flavor and welcomed
the best of the modern world. Here, hidden behind colonial walls, are
nearly 100 upscale art galleries and the venerated Institute Allende,
the largest and most vibrant English-speaking arts and crafts school in
all of Latin America.
Yet Indian men from the nearby pueblitos still bring their bussos into
town every morning to sell firewood door-to-door, and along the banks
of Rio Laja, mothers and daughters slap laundry against well-worn river
rocks.
Just wait until you taste the regional Mexican dishes served in open-air
courtyards, relax with a fresh lime margarita, and wander through the
small artisan shops of San Miguel de Allende’s narrow, colonial streets.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Arrive in San Miguel de Allende
A car and driver will meet you at the Leon Airport and drive you the
90-miles to your B&B, a plant-filled colonial villa in San Miguel. Informal
walk around the town and a no-host dinner with Lucy for early arrivals.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
House and Garden Tour
First, a beautifully appointed and delicious breakfast awaits you. Then, just before noon, we'll walk to the nearby Biblioteca for a House and Garden Tour, which will take you behind the walls of charming
haciendas belonging to local decorators, artists and longtime residents.
After the tour, a welcoming comida awaits you where you'll to get to know
your classmates. Then, in the finest Mexican tradition, you may be ready
for a siesta! Or quiet reading, peeking in Baroque churches, exploring open
air markets. What’s your pleasure? Remember, this is YOUR time.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Tour of San Miguel and Workshop
Join Lucy from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the first workshop with the curriculum
for the week’s study. Afternoon and evening are free to explore the city
on your own or with one of your new classmates. Lucy has a long list of
special places to share and will introduce you to many of her favorites,
plus guide you to resources that address your own interests.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Workshop, Cooking Class and Lunch
Workshop meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by an all-afternoon cooking
class in a country kitchen, complete with chickens and fresh eggs. Very
hearty lunch included. Late afternoon either Monday or Tuesday we’ve arranged
for a complimentary luxurious and relaxing session with our favorite masseuse
– who comes to the villa so you can sink into a plushy lounge chair afterward.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
All-Day Trip to Dolores Hidalgo
A van and bi-lingual driver will take the group to Dolores Hidalgo,
a city founded in 1568 and the historic center of Talaveros pottery. You’ll
visit several of the famous ceramic workshops and stop in the city square
for the world’s best ice cream cones. Next comes a visit to the church at
Atotonilco, registered on the World’s Historic Places, followed by an alfresco
lunch and refreshing swim at a natural hot springs. Evening is yours to
enjoy.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Workshop
Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with afternoon and evening free for sight-seeing
and shopping. Often there’s an excellent local stage production or musical
event. Or this might be your chance to take a salsa dance lesson with our
drop-dead gorgeous instructor.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Workshop and Farewell Dinner
The final day of the workshop will go from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Afternoon free
for photo taking and last minute gifts. We’ll end the week with a meaningful
farewell dinner under the stars.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Home to the USA
Scheduled transfer to the Leon Airport for return flights. Once back
home, you’re entitled to a private, two-hour session with Lucy at her home
(or long distance phone) to review and fine-tune your personal plan. Each
class also becomes part of its own Now Is My Time e-mail network
for ongoing support, encouragement and resource sharing.
Cost: $ 2,435* per person based on double occupancy (*Price subject to change for 2009 dates). Airfare not included.
Single rooms may be available at an additional cost. Initial deposit of
$600, due October 1, 2008; assures first choice of rooms. Final payment due December 1, 2008.
Contact Lucy for registration details. Schedule and special events may change due to late-breaking opportunities.
Here’s What Other Participants Have
Said About Now Is My Time --
"This course literally changed my life."
"The women I met were wonderful and became an immediate group of new friends.
It’s amazing how similar our lives are."
"The entire trip was planned and delivered with great care."
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"I gleaned many new insights...delightfully presented in a supportive, non-threatening
manner."
"I have referred to my course notes over and over with a new confidence
to implement many of your strategies in my life."
"I’d read dozens of self-help books. This time I really got it, and made
the changes I needed to get my life moving."
"Lucy’s a great motivational coach. Her enthusiasm’s infectious and she
willingly shares her own foibles. She has great compassion and a soft, approachable
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"The workshop is well organized with great handouts and lots of thoughtful
exercises."
"Lucy’s course materials are well prepared and thorough. She’s really thought
through what women want and need. Plus, her casual style and friendly openness
is very supportive of anyone who’s hesitant to fully participate."
"We had a great time, learned a lot and I went away with tons of new ideas."
"You have the ability to make women feel comfortable and create an atmosphere
where change and growth are not only encouraged, but easily achieved."
"I love your candor and sense of humor You are truly an inspiration. You
have a great ability to open my eyes to opportunities that have always been
there that I’ve never seen."
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