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Loreto Bay Launches First Learning Vacation

Loreto Bay Launches First Learning Vacation

Published 10-25-05

Submitted by Loreto Bay Company

Loreto Bay, Mexico - Loreto Bay Company, currently developing The Villages of Loreto Bay, a series of romantic, walkable seaside villages in Baja California Sur, has launched its first learning vacation, "Building with Adobe" to be held December 8-11. The experience will provide visitors the opportunity to spend an unforgettable long weekend in Loreto Bay while learning about the growing use of adobe and compressed earth block as a building resource.

The Villages of Loreto Bay will be the largest community in North America committed to the principles of sustainable development and New Urbanism. As part of its strong commitment to the environment, Loreto Bay is giving visitors the chance to learn about environmentally-friendly construction and the principles of sustainability.

"With an increase in tourists wanting to take part in a unique learning experience while traveling, Loreto Bay is pleased to offer visitors an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the destination and learn about how adobe, an ancient building material, is being used alongside modern technology to create our sustainable community," stated David Venoit, Vice President of Sustainability.

Visitors will enjoy five hours of classroom time with North America's foremost sustainability experts, learning about the ancient history of adobe, building with compressed earth block, earthen construction and its effects on personal health. Visitors will also be able to put their new adobe knowledge to work by participating in five hours of "hands-on" earth block building and a tour and explanation of Loreto Bay's earth block building facility.

In addition, the "Building with Adobe" package includes four days/three nights accommodations at the Camino Real Resort in Loreto, a welcome reception in historic Loreto, daily breakfast, two complimentary lunches, a complimentary dinner, tour of downtown Loreto, plus their choice of kayaking, snorkeling, SCUBA and island exploration tours. Golf and tennis are also available on-site at the Camino Real. The price of the "Building with Adobe" package is $699 based on double occupancy. For package reservations, information and assistance, please call the Loreto Bay Travel Department at 1-877-TO-LORETO or email reservations@loretobay.com.

About Loreto Bay Company:
Loreto Bay Company, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is developing The Villages of Loreto Bay, a series of romantic, seaside villages in walkable neighborhoods built near the historic fishing village of Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The Villages of Loreto Bay will be a showcase for sustainable development practices. Founded in 2003, the company is led by Chairman David Butterfield, President and CEO Jim Grogan and CFO Tom Nolan. For more news and information, visit www.loretobay.com

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Loreto Bay Company, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is developing The Villages of Loreto Bay, a series of seaside villages in walkable neighborhoods built near the historic fishing village of Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The Villages of Loreto Bay will be a showcase for sustainable development practices. Founded in 2003, the company is led by Chairman David Butterfield, President and CEO Jim Grogan and CFO Tom Nolan.

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