CASA ANGELA

In Puerto Vallarta we will be holding our conference at one of the largest private estate in the area, CASA ANGELA. This magnificent villa is built on five levels with a living space of 20,000 square foot. You won't believe the VIEW, Casa Angela sits on a cliff with an unobstructed view of Banderas Bay.

Casa Angela has a unique microclimate shared by a 4 or 5 villas high on the south side of Conchas Chinas. The mountain valley immediately to the south of the ridge on which Casa Angela is located acts as a funnel for the cooler mountain air as it rushes to replace the heated air rising over the bay and the low lands to the<>north of the city. Consequently Casa Angela enjoys a daily cooling breeze, starting about 10:00 AM<>(it even surprises the natives), even in mid summer when daytime temperature/humidity can be uncomfortable away from the beach, in the hotel areas and downtown. The villa is not air-conditioned (it is not required).

There are five patios in the common living areas on level 4, two on level 5 (the master level) and one on level 2 . The three lower levels range in size from 3000 to 3600 square feet. The site is large, unlike most Mexican residential construction. The compound is almost an acre in area.

Extreme care has been taken to integrate the living space into the natural environment and to use the environment to enhance the ambiance of the living space. The villa's common area, level 4, was carefully situated around a large fig (strangler palm) tree (the trunk is over 25 feet in circumference) which shades most of the patio areas. It starts life as a vine using a palm tree for support. The host palm is still alive. All the rooms have planters built along their outer edges in lieu of railings. The bougainvillea in them provides a very effective barrier to small children (and large ones too). Wherever possible the granite mountain has been left exposed. Several tall indigenous palm trees remain on the property together with one prominent coconut palm. Lime, banana, almond, papaya, coconut, mango, nanci, guava, orange and avocado trees have been planted. A wide variety of shrubs and flowers are used however purple bougainvillea. dark red hibiscus and copa de oro (yellow) dominate the colors.

Without a doubt, you'll enjoy the cuisine. At the villa we have our own private chef. Daily you'll be able to sample Mexican food at it's finest. Fresh...fresh ingredients from the land and sea. Fresh caught fish, lobster and shrimp and fruits that were picked the day before. Plus, don't forget the home made margaritas. Dining will be an experience you will never forget, with a breathtaking view you'll have to write about.