My Grandma Would Be Horrified

My Casa Avra guests keep asking me the same question: “How do we create a life like this?”

Now in my 8th month living full time in San Miguel de Allende, I’m sharing the very real ways my life has changed: slower mornings, communal meals, new friendships, romance, creativity, and a deeper sense of peace and presence.

Through stories from my daily life here, this blog explores the question many visitors quietly begin asking themselves: Could this become my life too?

Whether you’re curious about a week away, a month abroad, or spending part of the year in San Miguel, Casa Avra offers a glimpse into what a different rhythm of life can feel like. And if you decide to explore it, I’d love to help welcome you here.