Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, holds profound significance in Oaxaca, Mexico. This vibrant celebration is a time to honor and remember those who have passed away. Families gather to create beautiful altars, filled with marigolds, papel picado, and favorite foods, to welcome and celebrate the spirits of their loved ones. In the … Read more
Step into the vibrant world of Arrazola, Oaxaca, where tradition and artistry come alive through the fascinating craft of Alebrijes. These colorful, fantastical wooden carvings are a hallmark of Oaxacan culture, bringing to life mythical creatures with intricate designs and vivid hues. We are excited to invite you to a special workshop where you’ll not … Read more
Make your own linoleum engraving and prints (grabado) for this Day of the Dead season in Tlayudona. What better medium to explore the axis between the living and the dead, light and dark, and positive & negative space than the art of engraving & printmaking? Learn about this art form in the context of this … 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
Celebrate the Day of the Dead season by learning to make traditional Oaxacan dishes used as offerings on familial altars. Call your loved ones over from the other side with the rich aromas of mole tamales and the sweet scent of hot chocolate! Here’s the perfect opportunity to not only taste these Oaxacan delicacies but to make … 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
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
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
Join us at Tlayudona to learn about mezcal culture with our local host, Saabianni, who has been passionately working in the industry and giving tastings for several years in Oaxaca and even as far as Austria. She currently collaborates with a variety of local mezcal producers to expand her panorama and quench her thirst for … Read more
Our dyeing host from Teotitlán, Doña Josefina from the women´s collective, is hosting this workshop in which you will be able to weave your own small piece to take home. Join us and the women´s weaving collective in Teotitlán del Valle, the village known for it´s use of natural dyes in the weaving of gorgeous … Read more