We just finished our visit to La Chispa and I wanted to get this review done before I forget. While I hate to give away this absolute jewel of a location, I cannot say enough about the lodging, experience, and culture that we experienced while visiting with our most gracious hosts, Deana and Dennis. I’ll break this up, otherwise, my mind will explode with all the things I want to cram into this review.
Property
Lets start with the house. La Chispa is a true work of art. The vision of Deana, your host, this place is an oasis in a small village outside of San Miguel de Allende (more on the town in a moment). Crossing thru the metal gates, you are immediately transported into the Mexican highlands version of a 5 star luxury resort. The grounds are beautiful, and I am told that they are still adding more. The driveway leading up to the main house is its own work of art, as it was inspired by the stone work in the main square (El Jardin) in SMdA. The façade of the main house joins an 18th century chapel that stood on the grounds and was rebuilt by the local artisans based on drawings that the locals had made before time took its toll. The result is a beautiful tribute of people who lived on this land. The local artists have re-adorned the walls with fresco’s of the period. You truly feel like you have stepped back in time when you visit the chapel. It is easy to envision wedding guests enjoying this space once again.
The Apartment
The apartment room was everything described and so much more. Part of the 1st floor of the main house, the apartment is a standalone unit with bedroom, living room, bathroom, and full kitchen. While not on the same scale as the main house above you, there is no lack of comfort. Your hosts have thought of everything – comfortable beds, incredible sheets, soft towels, and a beautiful serene space. Entrance to the apartment is thru your own key and doorway. There is also a stairwell that directs you to the main house, with full access to the main floor as well as the upstairs patio overlooking the lush valley below. Perfect for evening cocktails as the sun sets over the hills.
The House
The main house is a combination of Spanish Colonial Hacienda and modern conveniences. Huge wooden doors, handcrafted for the space, lead you to various rooms from the central garden. From here, you can enter the chapel, the living room, or dining room. Once inside, the special touches of your hosts abound. Works of art from around the world are on every hall and nook. The most spectacular are the works in glass by local artists, but there are masks from Africa, Asia, and all around Meso-America.
My favorite place - toss-up between the bar and the upstairs deck. Either is the perfect place to contemplate how to STAY in this beautiful place for a lifetime. Wonder if Deana and Dennis need a bartender?
All bookings are direct with the owner 