About Your Host...

Thanks for visiting Casa Catrina Manzanillo!

 

A little about me: 

 

A lifetime Californian, I was born in San Lorenzo but have spent the last 3 decades in splendid Sonoma County, where vineyards, oak-dotted hills and historic charm all meet in one place.  It feels relaxed rather than flashy - a valley of sunlit wineries, quiet backroads and a central plaza line with old adobe buildings, tasting rooms, and cafés.

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My career has spanned from technology to real estate to managing and promoting dream getaways in this beautiful place I call home.

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My greatest passions are DOGS!! , fine dining, a great cocktail, and meeting people from all walks of life.

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Recently retired, a dream of a getaway in sunny Mexico called to me.  A high-traffic destination like Cancún, PV or Cabo didn't appeal to me, but Manzanillo?  Aaahhhh, yes.

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Manzanillo is one of Mexico's most quietly beautiful coastal cities; a place where the ocean is still the star, locals outnumber tourists, and daily life moves at a calm, confident pace.  The beaches are wide, warm and peaceful - just ocean, sand and space. 

 

Like Sonoma, it's more relaxed than flashy. Just like me. 

Manzanillo is the Mexico people actually live in.

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Casa Catrina is the next new chapter in my life.  The more I visit, the more I appreciate Mexico, its culture and its people.   I want to share the bright, warm, welcoming charm with YOU!