To start your day, you’ll head to Patricia’s farm nestled into the valley of Etla, where she utilizes her family’s cow milk to make fresh quesillo, queso fresco, and requesón. You’ll see the process from start to finish and get to participate if you’d like. You’ll get a walk through of her property where the … Read more
Day of the Dead is such a precious time in Oaxaca, and this experience has been designed to live its beauty and significance in the most profound way possible… family style. The Catrina is an iconic Mexican character created by the cartoon artist Jose Posada about 100 years ago as political satire and a commentary … Read more
Day of the Dead is such a precious time in Oaxaca, and this experience has been designed to live its beauty and significance in the most profound way possible… family style. The Catrina is an iconic Mexican character created by the cartoon artist Jose Posada about 100 years ago as political satire and a commentary … Read more
Come hang with us and paint a beautiful alebrije! Oaxacan alebrijes are surreal dream-like wooden sculptures composed of elements of different animals and/or mythical creatures and painted with brilliant colors and patterns that require dedication, patience, and a keen attention to detail. As you’ve probably seen on the streets, the Oaxacan alebrije tends to take … Read more
LEARN THROUGH PLAY! LEARN THROUGH PLAY: HOLIDAY PARTY Hands-on curated thematic cultural activities for kids in the comfort of your own space! Our Learn Through Play Options: Holiday Party Includes: All materials necessary to transform your temporary home into a holiday-themed event, specific to the time of year in Oaxaca. This could be a Day … Read more
Join us at the picturesque local spot where Oaxaca’s most fantastically-curated mezcal collection resides: Rosita del Borracho. The brainchild of Samuel Velasco, this cozy bodega is the perfect place to usher in the spirits of muertos while sampling the floral essences of the season in mezcal form! Taste local artisan mezcal creations distilled specifically to … Read more
“Rosita del Borracho is a place where time stands still and whispers in your ear, where your taste buds and your sense of smell fall in love. Tasting different mezcals from in and around Oaxaca and throughout the entire country of Mexico help you understand the work and legacy of nations, peoples, people, water, and … Read more
This is our original alebrije-painting experience, featuring our favorite dynamic alebrije family from the village of Tilcajete, where this artisan tradition has been handed down for several generations. Join us in learning about the history and culture of this iconic colorful art form. Alex, our fourth generation alebrije artist, will walk you through each stage … Read more
Come spend the day with us in the beautiful campo of San Agustín Yatareni as we learn to make tortillas and salsa completely from scratch. This process, called “nixtamalización”, is just one of the ancestral culinary treasures that we tend to replace with mechanized processes in the bustle of the restaurant scene around the world. … Read more
Our dyeing host from Teotitlán, Doña Josefina from the women´s collective, is hosting this two day hands-on workshop in which you will be able to dye a range of natural colors from organic pigments, and then weave your own small piece to take home. Join us and the women´s weaving collective in Teotitlán del Valle, … Read more