Oaxaca: Art, Culture & Wellness Retreat
April 6-11, 2027
A 5-night intimate journey through one on Mexicos most creative cities Oaxaca, Mexico.
Wander colorful streets. Meet local artisans. Taste the food Oaxaca is famous for. Explore markets, villages, art, and traditions that have been shaped over generations.
Then come home to our private villa, take a swim, enjoy a massage, practice yoga, or simply put your feet up before dinner.
With just five guests, this is less about touring Oaxaca and more about being immersed in it.
Come curious. Leave with Oaxaca under your skin.
There are trips where you race from landmark to landmark, checking things off a list.
This isn’t one of them.
We’ll explore the Oaxaca that makes people want to return again and again: its food, its art, its makers, its markets, its rituals, and the unmistakable creative energy running through the city.
We’ll visit artisan communities and see traditional craftsmanship up close.
We’ll eat very well.
We’ll wander.
We’ll experience a traditional Temazcal ceremony.
We’ll make room for yoga, restorative bodywork, and afternoons when nothing needs to happen next.
And because our group is limited to just five guests, we can move through the city in a way that feels personal rather than packaged.
And because our group is limited to just five guests, we can move through the city in a way that feels personal rather than packaged.
What your days might feel like
This is a curated experience, not a packed tour itinerary.
A morning might begin with yoga at the villa followed by breakfast together at the house or out at one of local cafes.
From there, we may spend the day visiting artisan villages, exploring a colorful market, discovering local art, or sitting down for a meal you’ll still be talking about when you get home.
Another day may include your Temazcal ceremony and restorative massage, followed by time to swim, wander the historic center, shop, rest, or find a café and watch Oaxaca go by.
Everything we’ve thoughtfully included
Your retreat experience includes:
Five nights in our private Oaxaca City villaPrivate bathroom accommodationsBreakfasts, lunches, and dinners throughout the retreat, with a few intentional exceptions for exploring on your ownYogaA restorative massage treatment
A traditional Temazcal ceremonyCurated cultural excursions and activitiesVisits designed around Oaxaca’s art, food, craft, and traditionsAirport transportation to and from Oaxaca Airport on April 6 and April 11Plenty of space to explore the city, relax at the villa, or enjoy time on your own
Much of the planning has already been done for you. You get to arrive and experience Oaxaca.
A Private Villa in the Heart of it All
Your home in Oaxaca
For five nights, we’ll share a beautiful private villa within walking distance of Oaxaca’s historic center.
That means we can experience the city at a human pace.
Walk out the door and wander.
Find a café.
Explore a market.
Sit in a plaza.
Come home for a swim.
Every room includes a private bathroom, and with only five participants, the villa gives us the intimacy of traveling together without sacrificing personal space. Healing Moon Ayurveda
“Had the privilege of attending a women’s Ayurveda retreat in Oaxaca with Polina & it was truly life changing. She is an amazing host and couldn’t have planned a better week myself. We had amazing food, the most gorgeous views, insightful Ayurveda workshops and massages to name a few. 100/10 would recommend. So soul nourishing.”
Aubree D
Why Oaxaca?
Oaxaca is a city that rewards curiosity.
Art and craft aren’t tucked away behind museum walls. They are part of daily life.
Food isn’t simply something you eat between activities. It is part of the culture.
Traditions that stretch back generations exist alongside an incredibly vibrant contemporary creative scene.
And when you have someone handling the logistics, choosing the experiences, and creating the rhythm of the trip, you can spend less time figuring out what to do and more time actually being there.
That is the experience we’re creating.
Investment
Single Occupancy: $3,200
Shared Occupancy: $2,800 per person
A $500 non-refundable deposit reserves your place.
The remaining balance can be paid in full through a payment plan, with final payment due December 1, 2026.
“Polina led a great trip. Perfect balance of healing experiences and exploring the beaches and small towns of the area. The Ayurvedic workshop was so interesting, reiki session deeply relaxing, boat outing seeing whales, sea turtles, pods of dolphins with their young so much fun, beautiful beaches. The retreat center could not have been nicer, high on the bluffs with gorgeous ocean views, the sounds of the crashing waves and the wind through the room made for amazing sleep. Delicious healthy vegetarian food, expertly led yoga every morning, wonderful massage and a temazcal ceremony I will never forget: incredibly physically demanding yet felt ultimately purifying, incredible. Would love to come back again. Thank you Polina for an amazing experience!”
Tanja C
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely.
You do not need to bring a friend or know anyone before arriving. With only five participants, the retreat is intentionally designed to make connection easy while still giving everyone room to do their own thing.
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Not at all.
Yoga and wellness are part of the retreat, but this is first and foremost an immersive travel experience. All practices are designed to be approachable regardless of your experience level.
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Wellness is woven into the experience through yoga, restorative bodywork, Temazcal, rest, and a slower pace.
But Oaxaca itself is equally important.
Expect art, food, markets, makers, culture, exploration, and plenty of time spent experiencing the city.
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No.
We’ll have planned experiences and meals together, but there will also be free time to swim, rest, shop, explore the historic center, visit a café, or simply enjoy the villa.
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Most meals throughout the retreat are included.
One lunch and one dinner are intentionally left open so you can explore on your own or choose somewhere that catches your eye.
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Five nights at our private villa, accommodations with a private bathroom, most meals, yoga, a restorative massage, a traditional Temazcal ceremony, cultural excursions and activities, and scheduled airport transfers are included.
Airfare, travel insurance, designated meals during free time, shopping, and personal expenses are not included.
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Transportation to and from Oaxaca Airport is included for arrivals on April 6 and departures on April 11.
If you choose to arrive early or extend your stay, transportation outside those dates will be your responsibility.
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A $500 nonrefundable deposit reserves your place.
The remaining balance can be paid in full or through the available payment plan, with final payment due December 1, 2026.
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Travel insurance is strongly recommended, particularly for an international retreat with advance payments.
Choose a policy with the cancellation and travel protection that feels appropriate for you.
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We’ll be staying within walking distance of Oaxaca’s historic center and exploring portions of the city on foot.
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You absolutely could visit Oaxaca on your own.
What you’re investing in here is the curation.
The villa is chosen. The group is intentionally small. The experiences are planned. The logistics are handled. The meals, wellness experiences, excursions, and rhythm of the week have been thoughtfully brought together for you.
Instead of spending months researching Oaxaca, you get to arrive and experience it.