Oaxaca Edition
A culturally rooted artist retreat centered on artisan learning, mindful creative practice, and reciprocal travel.
An invitation to slow down and create in community.
Oaxaca, Mexico
6 Days
Small Group
Retreat Experience
Oaxaca is a place where art, tradition, and daily life are deeply intertwined. Throughout this travel expereince, we will spend time learning from artisans, visiting cultural spaces, and reflecting on how these experiences shape our own creative practice.
Rather than rushing from place to place, we move intentionally, allowing space for conversation, curiosity, and thoughtful integration.
This retreat is designed for artists and creatives who value cultural humility, creative process, and meaningful travel.
Begin
We believe it starts at the beginning. At Flourish With Heart, you wake each day in our 10-room, private home to fresh breakfast made in our kitchen by a local chef and optional morning yoga on the terrace from a certified, local instructor .
Tours
With tours through local street art, cultural food experiences, archeological sites, and with native artisans, this experience is exceptionally authention and intentionally crafted to honor the place that welcomes us.
Real
As travelers in Oaxaca, we approach each experience with humility and gratitude. Our guides are local artisans, families, and cultural experts who generously share their knowledge and traditions, and we prioritize fair compensation for their time and work.
Breathe
While our days include many rich cultural experiences, we have intentionally built in time for reflection, process-based artmaking, and quiet integration. Each participant will receive thoughtfully curated creative supplies to support creative responses throughout the retreat.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive in Oaxaca, settle in, and join the group for a guided street art tour with a local artist before gathering for a welcoming dinner together.
Day 2:
Spend the morning exploring Oaxaca’s vibrant food culture on a guided tasting tour, followed by an arts integration workshop to reflect and create.
Day 3:
Journey beyond the city to explore archaeological sites, learn traditional chocolate-making techniques, and visit Oaxacan families who share their craft and traditions.
Day 4:
Travel to nearby artisan communities to experience traditional crafts such as alebrije carving, red clay pottery, and backstrap weaving.
Day 5:
Explore one of Oaxaca’s bustling markets before gathering for another creative session focused on processing and integrating the week’s inspiration.
Day 6:
Learn ancestral cooking techniques in a hands-on class and celebrate the week with a shared dinner and music-filled evening together.
Day 7:
Enjoy a final breakfast together before departing with new creative insights, relationships, and memories.
Intentionally Curated in Every Way
Every detail of this experience is intentionally crafted and thoughtfully designed, from the cultural excursions to the creative workshops. Even the selection of our guests is considered to ensure a cohesive, supportive, and inspiring group.
The retreat is intentionally limited to a small group, allowing for meaningful conversation, flexible pacing, and attentive care in our interactions with local communities. We’ll be sharing a beautiful house together, with each guest enjoying their own private room, creating a balance of shared experience and personal space.
Our days are designed to flow between immersive group activities, guided reflection and process art sessions, and moments for personal exploration, so you can fully absorb and integrate the richness of Oaxaca.
Experience Investment
Where We Stay
Lodging for five nights in a private home located in Oaxaca’s City Market, with private locking rooms, a courtyard, and terrace
Fresh Start
Breakfast prepared each morning by a local chef in our home’s kitchen.
Wellness Practices
Optional yoga and open, process art wellness opportunities on the terrace.
Heartfelt Adventures
Guided cultural, archaeological, and artisan tours, carefully chosen to support local families and artists.
Community and Freedom
Both group meals and individual time for exploration to enjoy Oaxaca at your own pace.
Real Creativity.
Arts integration workshops that are process-focused and reflective, helping you translate experiences into your own creative practice.
Special Registration Opportunities:
• Early bird pricing is available for those who apply before April 1.
• A lower rate is offered for shared rooms — we encourage you to share with a friend or fellow artist to enjoy the experience together.
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If this experience resonates with you, we invite you to take the next step.
Spots are intentionally limited to preserve intimacy, care, and meaningful connection.
We craft journeys that feel personal, thoughtful, and inspiring. Whether it’s diving into local culture, exploring new creative adventures, or simply pausing to notice, we make sure every experience is designed with heart.
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