A curated journey into the heart of Oaxaca.
April 26 – May 4, 2026
Practice. Nourish. Wander. Create.
Aloha! Early registration is now open for the Oaxaca Immersion, April 26–May 4, 2026, led by Juíl Lee and Colee Garr. We wanted you to be among the first to know as our plans have finalized and to give you priority to reserve your spot. Here’s a quick glance at our offering.
Oaxaca — a state in southern Mexico known for its rich indigenous cultures, diverse landscapes, vibrant markets, and deep artistic and culinary traditions — will hold us for this cultural and wellness retreat. This experience is intentionally intimate: a journey into art, movement, culture, artisanal food, and mezcal, and traditional healing practices.
Seven full days inside Oaxaca’s center of culture, craft, indigenous and folk art, food, and mezcal. We’ll stay in Estancia La Merced, a beautiful and spacious traditional casienda in Oaxaca Centro — offering private rooms with full bathrooms and one shared-room option. Two meals a day are included. This curated experience allows for time to explore, wander, rest, and savor Oaxaca’s flavors, colors, and rhythms. Plan on walking every day through the city and villages as part of our immersion.
Mornings begin with Yoga, Movement, & Breathwork sessions — grounding practices focused on tending to the body and mind, and preparing for the day— followed by breakfast and hands-on artisanal experiences and excursions including:
TraditionalOaxacan Cooking Class & Market Tour
Teotitlán del Valle – Zapotec weaving + natural dyeing
Workshops: Woodblock Printing (Xilografía), Pottery, Natural Dyes, or Silkscreen
Matatlán – mezcal tasting & palenque tour
Monte Albán – ancient Zapotec city, pyramids, plazas
San Martín Tilcahete – Zapotec village known for its vibrant alebrijes (spirit animals)
Temezcal Ritual – traditional Mesoamerican steam bath and massage
Tlacolula - most iconic, oldest, and vibrant market in all of Oaxaca
Our small service project, carried out with dear friends of Juíl’s in the Indigenous Zapotec village of Teotitlán del Valle, offers a gesture of gratitude to the land and the communities welcoming us. Juil’s connection and knowledge of Oaxacan culture are the heartbeat of this retreat. Through her long standing relationships with artisans and local families, we go to the heart of Oaxaca’s— culture, food, craft, wellness, and connection.
With only eight spots and strong interest already, this is the time to reserve your place! An $1100 deposit is required and if you feel called, reply to this message. We will send out complete itinerary, packing list, travel insurance, etc., in a couple days when the immersion goes public. We can’t wait to share this journey with you!
with love - Colee & Juil
Would you like more information? The full itinerary? Visit our event page:
www.hiloshala.com/event
$3350 Shared room with ensuite bathroom (1)
$3600 Bedroom with queen with ensuite bathroom (4)
$3750 Junior Suite with king with ensuite bathroom (1)
$3850 Master Suite with king with ensuite bathroom (1) booked!
A $1,100 non-refundable deposit secures your place.
Balance due: February 1, 2026
Register & pay in full by January 15th and receive an Early Bird discount of $200!
If you are paying in full with Venmo or PayPay, please specify which room you are reserving.
Payment Options:
Venmo: @Juil0909
PayPal: @NicoleGarr (select friends & family)
Credit/Debit Card thru this site
Cash
This is your Early Sign-Up Invitation!
Questions?
Call/Text: Juil (808) 937-8278 Colee: (808) 443-1979
A curated journey into the heart of Oaxaca.
April 26 – May 4, 2026
Practice. Nourish. Wander. Create.
Aloha! Early registration is now open for the Oaxaca Immersion, April 26–May 4, 2026, led by Juíl Lee and Colee Garr. We wanted you to be among the first to know as our plans have finalized and to give you priority to reserve your spot. Here’s a quick glance at our offering.
Oaxaca — a state in southern Mexico known for its rich indigenous cultures, diverse landscapes, vibrant markets, and deep artistic and culinary traditions — will hold us for this cultural and wellness retreat. This experience is intentionally intimate: a journey into art, movement, culture, artisanal food, and mezcal, and traditional healing practices.
Seven full days inside Oaxaca’s center of culture, craft, indigenous and folk art, food, and mezcal. We’ll stay in Estancia La Merced, a beautiful and spacious traditional casienda in Oaxaca Centro — offering private rooms with full bathrooms and one shared-room option. Two meals a day are included. This curated experience allows for time to explore, wander, rest, and savor Oaxaca’s flavors, colors, and rhythms. Plan on walking every day through the city and villages as part of our immersion.
Mornings begin with Yoga, Movement, & Breathwork sessions — grounding practices focused on tending to the body and mind, and preparing for the day— followed by breakfast and hands-on artisanal experiences and excursions including:
TraditionalOaxacan Cooking Class & Market Tour
Teotitlán del Valle – Zapotec weaving + natural dyeing
Workshops: Woodblock Printing (Xilografía), Pottery, Natural Dyes, or Silkscreen
Matatlán – mezcal tasting & palenque tour
Monte Albán – ancient Zapotec city, pyramids, plazas
San Martín Tilcahete – Zapotec village known for its vibrant alebrijes (spirit animals)
Temezcal Ritual – traditional Mesoamerican steam bath and massage
Tlacolula - most iconic, oldest, and vibrant market in all of Oaxaca
Our small service project, carried out with dear friends of Juíl’s in the Indigenous Zapotec village of Teotitlán del Valle, offers a gesture of gratitude to the land and the communities welcoming us. Juil’s connection and knowledge of Oaxacan culture are the heartbeat of this retreat. Through her long standing relationships with artisans and local families, we go to the heart of Oaxaca’s— culture, food, craft, wellness, and connection.
With only eight spots and strong interest already, this is the time to reserve your place! An $1100 deposit is required and if you feel called, reply to this message. We will send out complete itinerary, packing list, travel insurance, etc., in a couple days when the immersion goes public. We can’t wait to share this journey with you!
with love - Colee & Juil
Would you like more information? The full itinerary? Visit our event page:
www.hiloshala.com/event
$3350 Shared room with ensuite bathroom (1)
$3600 Bedroom with queen with ensuite bathroom (4)
$3750 Junior Suite with king with ensuite bathroom (1)
$3850 Master Suite with king with ensuite bathroom (1) booked!
A $1,100 non-refundable deposit secures your place.
Balance due: February 1, 2026
Register & pay in full by January 15th and receive an Early Bird discount of $200!
If you are paying in full with Venmo or PayPay, please specify which room you are reserving.
Payment Options:
Venmo: @Juil0909
PayPal: @NicoleGarr (select friends & family)
Credit/Debit Card thru this site
Cash
This is your Early Sign-Up Invitation!
Questions?
Call/Text: Juil (808) 937-8278 Colee: (808) 443-1979
