By Cathi House There is a rhythm to every great city, a palpable beat that moves through the streets, felt in the cadence of those walking, the ebb and flow of traffic, the movements of those who live there, the calm buildings punctuated by great monuments… Once you feel the rhythm, you feel everything start to pulse with it. We have just returned from six weeks in Paris and the rhythms of that great city still modulate our heartbeats, reluctant to let us feel San Francisco a

By Camie Fenton, Publisher Located just a short downhill walk to the town square, Atascadero provides close proximity to the heart of the city. It’s a Neighborhood with deep roots and creative spirit: Originally a sprawling hacienda with orchards and grazing land, Atascadero has long been a peaceful escape. Today, it offers larger lots and more privacy than many other upscale neighborhoods. At the neighborhood’s entrance stands the historic Suites Santo Domingo, born of Germ

By Cathi House San Miguel de Allende is an exquisitely beautiful Spanish Colonial town with a complex mix of centuries of architectural styles, protected by the National Institute of Anthropology and History. Declared a National Monument in 1926 and a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2008, San Miguel’s historic center has long been protected from modern intrusions such as traffic lights, billboards, neon signs and fast food franchises. Spanish Colonial, often called Mexican B

By Cathi House The Jardín Principal of San Miguel is the beating heart of this beautiful town, in which the past and the future are linked with the joys of daily life. Leafy trees carefully shaped meld together to create an embracing ceiling for those seated on the many benches of the Jardin. Birds twitter overhead, the rustle of the leaves in a gentle breeze, soft sounds of water in fountains that cool the air - all work together to create a peaceful space in which to gat

By Cathi House At 6,200 feet altitude, the sharp, clear lines of shadows embellish the colorful walls of San Miguel with layers of patterns cast from exquisitely carved stone moldings, ornate lanterns, balconies draped in greenery... Lime-washed colors glow in the sunlight as though they are illuminated from within. San Miguel has a complex mix of centuries of architectural styles, protected by INAH. A National Monument since 1926, and a UNESCO site since 2008, San Miguel’s h