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HANDMADE OAXACA
A curated journey of creativity in vibrant Oaxaca, Mexico
October 13-18, 2026
Join us in this magical city to create with our hands alongside gifted Oaxacan artisans, linger over delicious local meals, laugh and explore the soul of the city as we sink into a culture so vivid and alive it will leave you forever changed. Color spills from every corner - from hand-painted murals and woven textiles to markets overflowing with flowers, chiles, and handmade crafts.
We will be celebrating this vibrant culture through the lens of creativity and connection! Pottery making, block printing, cooking class, street art tour, artist market visits, mindfulness practices, and MUCH more! Enliven your senses and expand your creative soul in this 6 day women's retreat!
Our groups are intentionally small in size to maximize everyone's experience.
Spaces are limited. We hope you will join us!
Starting at $3,295
Early Bird Discount | $200 off through July 2026 // Use code OAXACA200
Bring-a-Friend Discount | $100 off for both you + your friend // Use code OAXACAFRIEND100
retreat itinerary sampler
ARRIVAL + WELCOME
Welcome and gather in the late afternoon to settle into our beautiful home, enjoy a delicious dinner together and start our journey.
EXPLORE THE EXCEPTIONAL STREET ART + HISTORY OF OAXACA
Activities. Mural Tour and Artisan Market
Creativity Workshop. Hands-on block printing inspired by local street art + intro to our week-long travel journal creations
POTTERY - LEARN FROM LOCAL CERAMIC ARTISTS
Activities. Explore a Oaxacan Cultural Center + Local Galleries
Creativity Workshop. On-site workshop at a local ceramics cooperative, learn about history and present use of ceramics.
VISIT SMALL ARTISAN VILLAGE OUTSIDE OF THE CITY
Activities. Spend the day outside of Oaxaca Centro in a small artist village to explore traditional artisan practices from a local cooperative of women.
Creativity Workshop. Engage in various craft experiences with local indigenous women.
THE ART OF LOCAL OAXACAN CUISINE
Activities. Market tours and Local Shopping
Creativity Workshop. Step into the kitchen of a local chef to prepare a meal together + learn the history of Oaxacan cuisine. After cooking together, we will gather around the table to share a delicious meal.
REFLECTION + CLOSING
We will wrap up our journey in a closing ceremony.
We weave art projects, mindfulness practices, and personal time throughout our time together.
journey elements
Creativity | We are ALL creative beings (no need to be an artist). We will guide you in simple, reflective, joy-filled hands-on projects inspired by our environment, local artists and cultural excursions. Ground yourself working in clay, carving block prints, painting your own spirit creature, and creating your own one-of-a-kind journal. Only curiosity needed!
Culture | Oaxaca is a rich and vibrant culture filled with heart. We take time to honor the local culture and artistic expressions. We will create with local artists, explore markets, learn about history through street art and galleries, cook a meal with a local chef and work in clay with a local artists collective and more.
Mindfulness | A moment to slow, to pause, to reflect, to connect to your heart. Take a breath and let that space rejuvenate you. Mindfulness opportunities will be sprinkled throughout our time together. Imagine gentle yoga on the terrace, quiet meditations to start the day and creative journaling throughout our time together. These nourishing moments are simple and accessible to everyone.
Connection | We weave space to just relax and drop in throughout our journey. Connection to self and others is one of the most important aspects of our retreats. Join others for delicious meals, enjoy evening talks as we connect about the day, and enjoy the company of each other, or a sweet moment alone.
what's included
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6-days and 5-nights in a beautiful location in the center of Oaxaca
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Curated excursions into the local culture (i.e. artisan market, museums, creating and exploring with local artists, etc.)
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Creative experiences and classes such as hands on art making in ceramics, painting, block printing, and journal creation
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Mindfulness practices including gentle yoga/stretching, meditation, reflection and journaling
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Nutritious local meals
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Downtime for connection, exploration, as well as rest and rejuvenation
what's not included
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Travel to and from our home in Oaxaca
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Travel insurance [highly recommended]
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Some meals will be on your own to explore local restaurants
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Alcohol
