I was absolutely blown away by the insane amount of love, care and expertise I experienced at Casa…read moreChango! I signed up for the 1 week lyra intensive and it not only improved the integrity of my movements, strength and confidence, it also immersed me in a group of the best humans I've ever had the privilege of meeting and learning with. Kerri and Dakota are completely inspiring with the amount of care, expertise and embodied insight they share based off of decades of movement art experience. Eli, Marcel, Stu and the rest of the Casa Chango staff are incredible humans that put so much love into what they do. Also, the food is amazing!!! I'm very grateful I was able to experience this retreat with everyone involved, I miss everyone already and highly recommend it to anyone considering a retreat experience. You will not regret it!!

I did an aerial retreat in December 2019. It was a wonderful experience. The environment was…read moreinclusive, friendly and beautiful. We had a great group sharing similar interests and supporting each other. The food was organic and delicious, and I really loved the two cute resident dogs! Kerri's teaching was top-notch: Precise, patient and methodical. We went to the beach for turtle releasing on the resting day, which was one of the highlights of the trip. I heard since then they've done a lot of renovations and improvements. I am looking forward to going back and learning more.

One of my favorite things in this world is finding secret gems before they become popular, and then…read morehaving the opportunity to roll my eyes and deep sigh when months later people start raving about the place I already knew about. Casablanca Guest House is one of those places. As D and I relaxed in the pool, we mused about how we should probably try to book our next stay before they become too popular for us to get back. The property is gorgeous. It's one of the few hotels that somehow manages to look as good, if not better, than the photos online portray. The location is beautiful, and perfectly quiet except for the waves crashing against the shore. A short walk down a dirt path into town, it's the best combination of quiet and remote yet with the convenience of being near all of the restaurants. The rooms are lovely, and perfectly kept. Each one with an ocean view. The added bonus is of course that we could drink straight from the tap and had a full kitchen so we could save a bit on meals. And the pool... I can't imagine anything more relaxing than going for a walk and then cooling off in the gorgeous salt water pool, staring out at the ocean. Kelly and Sherry are incredible hosts. They truly made us feel welcome at their property and were beyond gracious. Absolutely worth the trip!

I'm a little late getting onboard with Yelp. We were lucky guests at Casablanca for an extended…read moreperiod last season. Indeed, the previous reviews summed it up nicely. Here is an oasis on the edge of a magical beach town. Close enough to easily walk to the wide variety of cuisines available in Zipolite, yet just slightly off the beaten path enough to be oh so tranquil. The best of both worlds, with A/C, equipped kitchens, drinkable filtered water from the tap, full size fridge, ample storage, plentiful electrical outlets and hot water (if you think you need it) in every room. We were booked to return, before we left. Did I mention the hosts? Kelly & Sherry are super knowledgeable of the area and will go out of their way to make your stay comfortable and as relaxing and/or busy as you would like it to be. I tried to make it 6 stars but...

Dixza Farm was a destination to discover mushroom dyeing with Alissa Allen, traditional Benizaa…read moreherbal colorings and to experience weaving on a big loom. The hosts /teachers, Sam and his bro Gustino gave much more than a tip with warp and woof, introducing us to the language of the traditional designs of their People. This is not unusual, for all textiles speak a language to the cultures they serve, but hearing the background from Sam opened our eyes and heart to the region. Upon leaving, I felt almost literate in the land,it's history and its People. Benizaa designs spoke to us where ever we looked. We also saw that climate change is impacting all of the west coast. If any group is bound to make corrective and adaptive changes,it is these People. Dive not into a resort swimming pool, but into the beauty and wisdom of Oaxaca. Choose love. NO images until approval from Dixza Farms