Over six days, you’ll move your body on a rooftop at sunrise, cook a traditional Oaxacan meal from scratch, watch the sun set over 2,500-year-old Zapotec ruins, hike and swim through dramatic volcanic landscapes, and spend a full day in the artisan village of Teotitlán del Valle with the master craftspeople who have kept these traditions alive for generations.
Some places ask you to slow down. Oaxaca insists on it.
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The Experience
Daily rooftop yoga grounds every morning at our home base — the stunning Grana B&B, a One Michelin Key colonial property steps from the Church of Santo Domingo in the heart of Oaxaca City.
A welcome ceremony opens the retreat. A farewell dinner closes it. In between, there is space to breathe, wander, and simply be.
This retreat is a curated journey built around enjoyment, pleasure and remembering the beauty of our sensory experiences as humans.
The Setting
Widely celebrated as the culinary capital of Mexico, Oaxaca is unlike anywhere else in the country. Forget the sprawl of Mexico City — Oaxaca is intimate, walkable, and deeply rooted. Its cobblestone streets wind past baroque churches and colorful facades; its markets overflow with chiles, chocolate, and chapulines; its mezcal is among the finest in the world. Ranked by Travel & Leisure as the #1 city in the world for food, it is a place that feeds you in every sense of the word.
- Grana B&B, a One Michelin Key colonial property
- Steps from the Church of Santo Domingo
- 20 minutes from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)
- Limited to 12 participants
A Day on Retreat in Oaxaca, Mexico
The Table
A walking food tour takes you deep into the city’s vibrant market life — tastings at the best street food stalls, local eateries, and hidden gems that only locals know.
A traditional Oaxacan cooking class begins at the market and ends at the table — you’ll learn to make mole, tamales, and salsas from scratch, then we'll sit down together and enjoy our culinary creations.
Explore
Monte Albán at sunset — one of Mexico’s greatest archaeological sites, perched on a flattened mountaintop above the valley. We enter as the light turns gold, and then close the day with a guided meditation among the ruins.
Hierve el Agua — an early departure into the Sierra Sur mountains for a full day of hiking and swimming at Mexico’s breathtaking petrified waterfalls. A refreshing visit to an artisanal mezcal distillery, guided tour and tasting lunch will ensure all your senses are delighted.
A full day in Teotitlán del Valle — 35 minutes from the city, this world-famous artisan village is home to master candle makers, Zapotec weaving cooperatives, chocolate makers, and silk weaving families whose craft has been passed down for centuries. We spend the day with them.
Grana B&B, Labastida 118, Centro, Oaxaca City, Mexico — a Michelin-recognized hotel.
Fly into Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) — 20 minutes from Grana B&B.
Limited to 12 participants.
Travel insurance is required for all participants. We recommend a policy that covers trip cancellation, medical evacuation, and adventure activities. Use Squaremouth or InsureMyTrip to compare plans side by side.
Accomodations & Pricing
Spaces are limited to 12 participants.
What to Expect
- 5 nights at Grana B&B (One Michelin Key), Oaxaca City
- Daily rooftop yoga with Nicole
- Walking food tour with tastings
- Traditional Oaxacan cooking class
- Monte Albán guided entry + sunset meditation
- Hierve el Agua full-day hike and swim
- Artisanal mezcal distillery tour and tasting
- Full day Teotitlán del Valle artisan experience
- All meals on experience days
- 2 dinners
- All ground transportation throughout the retreat
- International and domestic air travel (arrange independently)
- Airport transfers (available to arrange at additional cost)
- 3 dinners on your own
- Alcoholic beverages (except mezcal tasting)
- Travel insurance (required — see below)
- Personal expenses and shopping
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited. Secure your place with a $1000 non-refundable deposit. The final balance payment is due by 7 January 2027. No cancellations allowed after 7 January 2027. You will be required to pay the full balance of your reservation even if you are unable to attend.
Reserve Your Spot
Nicole draws from many styles to guide classes that are slow, deep, and safe, accessible to students of all levels — helping students balance their nervous system, cultivate presence, and move with mindful awareness. Strongly influenced by the Buddhist practices of Vipassana and Metta meditation, she invites students to practice with compassionate awareness. Practicing Hatha yoga since 1996, she leads wellness retreats in Northern California and internationally several times a year, weaving together yoga, meditation, and mindful living practices to support transformation and connection. For her, yoga’s deepest gift is connection to our true nature: coming home to the body, connecting to the heart, and resting in a place of peace and presence.