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OverviewSan Miguel Writers House with Judyth Hill Day of the Dead October 31 - November 7, 2015 The colors, cuisines and culture of Mexico, during the mesmerizing season of Day of the Dead, are the perfect inspiration to swing our creative doors opens to magic and mystery. San Miguel de Allende, a historic treasure high in the Sierra Madre mountains, is the ideal place for a writing workshop and experiencing Day of the Dead. The town stands still in time with its pastel-colored houses, centuries old churches and cobbled streets. During the holiday its homes are filled with alters and its markets are lush with flowers for offerings. A UNESCO world heritage site ranked among the top travel destinations of the world, San Miguel offers a slow pace, fabulous food and a cultural experience not to be forgotten. In between strolling among donkeys and flower vendors, and a cemetery visit to witness a tribute to the Dead, you'll be able to breath in the tranquil atmosphere, stimulate your senses and ignite your passion for writing.
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"My muse was reborn in San Miguel. "
"Recently, I had one of the most amazing trips--the kind I dreamed of all my adult life but had no hope of taking…"
Itinerary
DAY 1–Bienvenidos!! Arrive during the day to our lovely accommodations and settle in before a cocktail reception and dinner where we’ll get acquainted and discuss our plans for the week.
DAY 2–Discover San Miguel After breakfast, we'll begin our first in-depth writing class, followed by lunch and a guided walking tour of town, sampling churros and chocolate along the way. Then explore on your own or spend time with paper and pen. Free evening and dinner. DAY 3–Day of the Dead Travel to a countryside cemetery to witness a traditional Day of the Dead feast. Then head to Dolores Hidalgo, famous for its pottery and ice cream. Lunch at Vicente's carnitas. Free evening. DAY 4–Time to Write After a morning writing class and lunch, you'll have time to write. Schedule a private mentoring session in the afternoon. DAY 5–Explore a Colonial Gem After breakfast, we’re off to Guanajuato, a jewel of a city one hour from San Miguel. Modeled after its sister of Toledo, Spain, this colonial town features underground streets, colorful shops, and houses climbing up the steep hillsides. Dinner on your own. DAY 6–Reading, Writing & Exploring An intensive writing class with readings and a review of all your newfound tools will occupy most of the morning. A free afternoon allows for shopping, packing or a spa visit before a late afternoon cooking class and dinner featuring traditional Mexican food. DAY 7–Time to Write After a morning writing class, you'll have time to work on your own. Our farewell experience will start with a cocktail reception at the mask museum, followed by dinner on a colonial patio with margaritas. DAY 8–Buen Viaje! After breakfast return to the Leon airport to catch your flight. *itinerary subject to change depending on local festivals and markets. PricingSan Miguel Writers House $1750 per person *The San Miguel writing workshop includes seven nights deluxe accommodations - double occupancy, all meals listed in itinerary, day trips, writing classes and cooking class. Also included are 12 hours of class time and 3 hours of private time with Judyth.
A $1000 deposit is needed to secure your place in our San Miguel Retreat. Since the number of participants is limited and accommodations vary, early registration is advised. The balance of the tour is due 60 days prior to departure. If not received by that time, EAT-WRITE-TRAVEL reserves the right to treat the reservation as canceled. WritingSan MIguel Writers House with Judyth Hill The colors, cuisines and culture of San Miguel de Allende, during the mesmerizing season of Day of the Dead, are the perfect inspiration to swing our creative doors open…to magic and mystery. In the spirited surround of our ancient, flower-filled and harvest-lush city, we will make a dream come to fruition: in one exciting week…you can manifest a writing project as the fruit of your artistic year! Yes! We can! In one week! Successfully refresh, re-invigorate - and complete – a long-held dream, using the WildWriting techniques as a springboard. We plan the work, and work the plan…. We’ll have plenty of luxurious, relaxed writing time, combined with enthralling, delicious, explorations: because we Can! As ever, we will also write from our seen and felt experiences in this town of constantly astonishing details: angels in the architecture, the open cafes, the amazing doors….we’ll jot and scribble, make poems and notes…pieces of overheard conversations. We’ll let the town and our traveling adventures profoundly enter us and our writing. Our San Miguel writing workshop includes 12 hours of writing class, ample time for personal writing, daily progress check-ins, and 3 hours of private meeting time with Judyth.
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