Shepherdstown, West Virginia, U.S.A.,

Beautiful, small college town. No traffic lights within town limits, just a few four-way stop signs. Beautiful farmland and Civil War historic sites all around. Two (very small) mountain ranges within sight of parts of town.

Two excellent hammered dulcimer festivals each year. Several different concert series that run throughout the year. Performances by world class local talent as well as musicians from around the world, almost every week throughout the year.

An orchestra, several chamber ensembles, The Contemporary American Theater Festival in the summer, and several art galleries.

Year round contra dances and various other kinds of dance including belly dancing and swing dance.

Temperate climate, but a bit hot and humid in the summer.

The only things missing that I would love are the ocean, and more accordions. (And better municipal water.)

Carol