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San Miguel de Allende Art Retreat

Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome

Arrive at Casa Tortugas and settle into your beautiful accommodations in the heart of San Miguel de Allende. Take some time to unwind, meet your fellow retreat participants, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage city. In the evening, we’ll gather for a celebratory welcome dinner, where we’ll get acquainted, share the inspiration behind the week ahead, and begin our creative journey together.

Day 2 – Creating & Culinary Traditions

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Casa before beginning the morning with our first art workshop, where we’ll explore creative techniques and gather inspiration for the days ahead. Following lunch at Casa, we’ll immerse ourselves in the rich culinary traditions of Mexico during a hands-on cooking class with a local chef, learning authentic recipes and enjoying the delicious meal we’ve created together.

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Day 3 – Art & Exploring Historic San Miguel

After breakfast at Casa, we’ll continue our morning art workshop before enjoying lunch together. In the afternoon, we’ll take a guided walking tour through the charming cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende, discovering its remarkable colonial architecture, colourful neighbourhoods, historic landmarks, artisan shops, and vibrant plazas. Dinner will be enjoyed back at Casa as we relax and reflect on another inspiring day.

Day 4 – Fabrica La Aurora & Local Artists

Following breakfast, we’ll gather for our morning art workshop before heading into town for lunch at one of San Miguel’s wonderful local restaurants. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the renowned Fabrica La Aurora, a beautifully restored historic textile mill that has become one of Mexico’s most celebrated centres for art and design. Home to exceptional galleries, working artist studios, sculpture gardens, and artisan boutiques, it offers endless inspiration. We’ll also visit a local artist’s studio for a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process before returning to Casa for dinner.

Day 5 – Inspiration & Rooftop Dining

Breakfast at Casa begins another creative day together, followed by our morning art workshop and lunch. As the sun begins to set, we’ll head into town for dinner at one of San Miguel’s spectacular rooftop restaurants, where breathtaking views of the city’s colourful skyline and iconic Parroquia create the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening together.

Day 6 – Creative Time & Personal Exploration

After breakfast and our morning art workshop, the afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Wander San Miguel’s picturesque streets, browse its galleries and artisan markets, relax in one of its beautiful cafés, or simply soak in the city’s extraordinary atmosphere. We’ll gather once again in the evening for dinner at a favourite local restaurant.

Day 7 – Celebration of Creativity

We’ll begin the day with breakfast before enjoying the celebrated Sunday brunch at the iconic Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, known for its beautiful gardens, elegant setting, and panoramic rooftop views of the city. In the afternoon, we’ll return to the studio for our final creative session, where we’ll share, celebrate, and reflect on the artwork and personal discoveries made throughout the week. Our retreat concludes with a heartfelt farewell dinner at Casa, celebrating new friendships, creativity, and the unforgettable memories we’ve created together.

Day 8 – Departure

Enjoy one final breakfast before saying goodbye to new friends and the beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende. We hope you leave feeling creatively renewed, deeply inspired, and carrying home wonderful memories that will stay with you long after the retreat has ended.

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