According to the GoNOMAD Destination Miniguide:
" Nestled high in the cool hills of the Mexican altiplano, San Miguel De Allende is one the hippest,busiest, most charming towns in Mexico. More importantly, this seductive little city - with clear nights and warm days -- offers the alternative traveler numerous inexpensive and high-quality opportunities to study Spanish or the arts. So much so, that many travelers come to visit and never seem to make it home." I have found this certainly to be true in the years I've been bringing groups there. The sizeable ex-pat American population has added a cultural familiarity and comfort for those of us visiting. The art galleries and openings they have, and the music in the clubs at night are remarkable. I like to be in bed by 10:30, so rarely get to hear music in NYC, but in San Miguel I find that I can go out and listen to some great music that starts at 7:30 and still not miss my beauty rest!

Among the best attractions in San Miguel is without question, el Jardin, the central town square. Hang out for a few hours, listen to music from strolling musicians, read beneath a shady tree. Or, go church hopping and check out the Parroquia, the Oratorio, or any one of the numerous other churches in town.

For real local flavor, check out the Tuesday Market, a sprawling flea market that takes place all day every Tuesday on the outskirts of town. Buy everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to bicycle repair parts and puppies.

On a hot day, head to La Gruta, a private park on the road to Dolores Hidalgo, with 4 hot spring pools that vary from warm to steaming. Swim the blue canal to the grotto pool and stand in line with everyone else to be baptized by the gushing hot water that flows from a hole in the wall.

San Miguel de Allende is one of Mexico's marvelous colonial towns. It is located at an altitude of 6,300 feet,The entire town has been declared a national monument to control development and preserve it's colonial nature. The average high temperature in November is 75 degrees with an average monthly precipitation of 0.6".

The colonial gem of San Miguel de Allende population 80,000, is situated on a hillside facing the Laja River and the distant Guanajuato Mountains. Declared a national monument in 1926, San Miguel is a picturesque city of arched colonial mansions, flower-filled patios, and winding, terraced cobblestone streets.

The city boasts some of Mexico's best craft shops and fine art boutiques. The variety of merchandise is exceptional, as is the workmanship.

The food is incredibly delicious and so affordable, especially considering the strength of the dollar against the peso. All this plus a diverse assortment of international dining options have given San Miguel a reputation for having the best "small town" dining in Mexico.

Laura Loe

Laura Loe's Solo Exhibitions

Rentz Gallery. Richmond, VA March 2006 ( Solo)

Hampton III Gallery Taylors, SC April 2005 (Solo)

Warm Springs Gallery Warm Springs, VA July 2005 (Solo)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center February 2, 2005-March 2, 2005 Waynesboro, VA (solo)

Hampton III Gallery, Greenville, SC Showing: Opening May 30, 2002 through July 2002 (solo)

Warm Springs Gallery, Warm Springs, VA Showing. July 15-August 15 2002 (solo)

Twentieth Century Gallery, Williamsburg, VA April 2-27, 2001 (solo)

Warm Springs Gallery, Warm Springs, VA (solo) July-August 2000

Hampton III Gallery, Taylors, South Carolina May-June , 2000 (solo)

Augusta Medical Center, Waynesboro, Virginia December-January 2000 (solo)

Warm Springs Gallery, Warm Springs, Virginia Spring 1999 (solo)

Hampton III Gallery, Taylors, South Carolina June/July 1998 (solo)

Carroll County Arts Association, Westminster, MD Recent Work 3/1-4/15 1997 (Solo)

Laura's awards, workshops and miscellaneous

Faculty Member Oil Painting Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Studio School Richmond, VA 1998-Present

Director of the Nimrod Hall Summer Arts Program for Artists 1997-present

Artist Workshop Affiliate Program Artist-Alla Prima Oil Painting Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 1998-2000

Award for First in Oils, Bath county Art Show 2003

Oil painting Awards Bath County Art Show 2004-Third Place and Honorable Mention

Mary Anderson Center Art Colony Participant Mary Anderson Center, Mount St. Francis, Indiana February 1998

Teacher In service Workshop Artist Demonstration Hanover County Public Schools October 13, 1997

Instructor for Chesterfield County Art Teachers 2/2000

Oil Painting Workshop Instructor Montpelier Arts Center October 4, 1997

Best In Show Lynchburg Art Club Show 9/20, 1997 Maggie Siner, Juror

Water-Media Award Lynchburg Art Club Show 9/20, 1997 Maggie Siner, Juror

Award of Honor Virginia Beach Boardwalk Art Show June 1997

Oil Painting Workshop Instructor Montpelier Arts Center 01/13-01/15, 1997

Vermont Studio Center Grant Recipient January/February 1997

Award of Excellence Lynchburg Art Club Show 9/2, 1996 Juror: Frederick Brandt

Award of Excellence Lynchburg Art Club Show 9/26, 1995

DaVinci Paint Company Award Winner-17th Annual National Juried Exhibition New Orleans Art Association -Juror: Charles Sovek

Selection in the 25th Annual Small Painting Exhibition, Albequerque, NM

Selection in the Cheekwood Museum of Art 14th Annual National Contemporary Painting Competition, Nashville, TN

Cheekwood Museum Jurors: Inge-Lise Eckmann and Robert Ryman

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