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Located in the indigenous village of La Cieneguita, 6 km. north of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico in the valley of the Rio Laja, Casa las Ranas is an ongoing artistic compound in the making. In September 2001 we purchased a run down and abandoned 2.5 acre property behind a 200 year old Mexican church. The house had not been lived in for three years and had become the home for whatever could come under the space of the doors or through the broken windows. When we walked in the door and saw all the damage and disrepair we agreed that this was the place we could enliven. While in the initial stages of reconstruction, we came upon some tiles in Dolores Hidalgo depicting the Aztec image of a frog. Magically, these tiles kept appearing and finding their way onto the floors and walls of our new home. Ah, the tadpole and the frog ….. transformation!
Our house had a name, House of the Frogs – Casa las Ranas. Over the last four years we have been privileged to work alongside a rare being who happens to be our neighbor, Carlos Ramirez Galvan. Along with Carlos as our co-conspirator, assistant, and ultimately our teacher, we are creating a remarkable testament to Spirit. The house and grounds are continually evolving and are home to both Anado’s creations and Carlos’ whimsical indigenous pieces. Casa las Ranas has become a destination spot for visitors and tour groups from all over the world. We are both amazed and privileged to offer our home, gallery, and gardens by appointment. If you would like more information on visiting Casa las Ranas contact Anado at: bearbeing@unisono.net.mx or call from the United States at 011-52-415-155-8044 or if in San Miguel at 155-8044.
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