—The Heart of Mexico Retreat—
A special yoga+cultural experience
w/ Willis Johnston

Oaxaca city, Mexico
February 22-28, 2026

There is a reason why Oaxaca is known as the Heart of Mexico!

The vibrant city center, culture, food, art, ruins, incredibly moving artisan routes, and marvelous nature come together to create an experience of Mexico that forever changes one’s heart.

You are welcome to join us on this very special retreat! Yes, we will yoga, but this retreat is really
so much more.

This is a super inclusive retreat and a deep dive into the culture, art, food, and sights that have put Oaxaca on the map as one of the MUST SEES of Mexico and the world.

Our home base will be a beautiful and traditional Mexican home, with en-suite rooms, gorgeous common areas, and a lovely terrace for our yoga practices. The house is situated in the heart of the city center, just 5 blocks from the main square, so in your free time you will have the easiest access to all the shopping, sightseeing, and world class dining your adventurous spirit desires.

You will have a food tour on the first full day, where you will eat like a local and get familiar with your surroundings! Taste more than 24 typical Oaxaca foods at the 3 main markets and street food stalls, while we talk about culture, history, gastronomy, traditions and walk through the city.

When not strolling the streets and soaking up the magic of Oaxaca City, we will be on two full day tours of Oaxaca’s artisan routes, where you will see various small villages and meet highly skilled artisans. You will see textiles, pottery, the magical Alebrije creatures, and more, and learn about the techniques and processes used to create such beauty. Included in the day tours will be a stop at the ruins of the ancient Zapotec capital Monte Alban and Mitla, as well as the green/blue pools and petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua. These tours will be in a private van for just our group with our very own private guide.

While this retreat is full of exciting and interesting activities and tours, you will still have plenty of down time to shop, check out restaurants+cafes on your list, partake in other tours that call you, or just simply wander the city with an openness to whatever magic comes your way!

This is a retreat with culture and exploration at its center. Even if you, a partner, or a friend do not want to practice yoga, all will have an UNFORGETTABLE time.

The magic you will experience…

Villages known for beautiful artisan crafts, natural wonder, ruins, and the sweet buzz of Oaxaca City.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

—6 nights stay in a traditional property in the heart of Oaxaca City.

—Welcome and closing dinner at the house.

—Coffee, tea, pre-practice fruit and post-practice breakfast daily.
The other meals are on your own so that you can get your grub on in this amazing food-lover’s destination.

—Daily Yoga practices.

—Group walking food tour through Oaxaca City with out Netflix famous guide.

—Day Tour of the Eastern Route, where you will see:
Teotitlán del Valle - a village known for their rugs and woven textiles made from naturally dyed fibers
and beeswax candles.
Hierve el Agua - clear pools of mineralized water and petrified waterfalls in the middle of stunning mountains.
Mitla - the second most important Zapotec site in the area, known for its geometric mosaics that adorn the structure.

-Day tour of the Southern Route, where you will see:
San Bartolo Coyotepec - artisan village where the famous Oaxacan black pottery pieces are created.
San Martin Tilcajete - artisan village where the whimsical, mystical, and colorful Alebrijes are made.
Monte Albán - UNESCO site of Zapotec Ruins.
please note that sites Monte Albán, Mitla and Hierve el Agua have an admission fee, which will be at the guest’s expense. They are minimal and are the peso equivalent of $8usd or less.

—Good people. Good Vibes. Human connection.

Not included:
—Airfare to/from Oaxaca City airport (airport code OAX).
There are some great, nonstop flights to OAX available from the US from Dallas, Houston, LA and more.
—Meals outside of the included breakfast, two dinners, and food experiences.
—Entry fees for ruins and natural sites.
—Transportation to/from our house airport. There are easy and affordable airport taxis and it is just a 20min ride.
—Tips and Gratuities for house staff.

Expected Group Size: 12-16

PACKAGE PRICES
(all in USD)

🐣 Earlybird Offer:
Take $200usd off any package if you deposit before October 1, 2025

Regular Rates (all in USD):
—Shared double occupancy—$2,100 per person
add $200 per person for Principal Suite and $150 per person for Jr. Suite—best for couples as they have a king bed.

—Shared triple occupancy (two people must share a bed)—$1800 per person

—Shared quad occupancy (two beds with two people in each bed)—$1,500 per person

—Private single*—$2500

*private rooms are limited in availability
all rooms have their own private bathroom
If you want a shared option, you must provide your roommate(s).

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $800usd is required.
deposits are per person, not per room.
please specify room category at time of deposit.
-remaining balance due no later than January 5, 2026.

Payments can be made through any of these methods (ordered by preference):
—Wise App is by far the most preferred method. Deposit here.
—Bank Transfer (inquire for info.)
—Zelle willisjohnston@gmail.com
—Venmo @Willis-Johnston (last digits 9295)
(friends + family to avoid fees—all fees will be at the expense of guest)
Any fees taken out by Venmo or other methods will be at the guest’s expense and applied to final balance.
Please choose friends and family options if asked.

**Due to the financial responsibility of the retreat host for booking and holding the property, all payments are non-refundable once paid. For this retreat, both the deposit and final payment are 100% non-refundable/non-transferable.
It is recommended that the traveler has a travel insurance policy in the rare event that cancellation on the traveler’s end is unavoidable (Allianz and AIG Travel Guard have some great options).

for any questions, inquiries, or to reserve your spot, please email
willisjohnston@gmail.com