A Sistra × RoamCircle Experience
The Women of Oaxaca
A Sistra × RoamCircle Travel Series
January 13–17, 2027 · Oaxaca, Mexico · 4 nights · Small group
See a place through its women.
There are plenty of ways to see Oaxaca. This one begins with its women.
Over five days, we’ll meet the artists, makers, chefs, entrepreneurs and cultural practitioners whose work carries Oaxaca’s traditions forward, and creates something new from them.
We’ll step into studios and kitchens, learn directly from the women behind the work, share meals, ask questions and spend intentionally with women-led businesses and projects.
Not simply to see Oaxaca, but to understand a little more of what - and who - makes it what it is.
This is an invitation into a place through the women who help shape it.
Meet her
Meet the artists, makers, chefs, founders and cultural practitioners shaping Oaxaca — in their studios, kitchens, workshops and communities.
Hear her
Hear the stories behind the work: what she inherited, what she is carrying forward, and what she is building for herself.
Learn from her
Learn by doing — at the table, in the kitchen and inside the workshop, guided by the women who know the traditions firsthand.
Support her
Spend with intention. Our money goes toward women-led businesses, independent makers, community projects and collaborations rooted in Oaxaca.
Break bread with her
Share food and conversation around the same table — because some of the best ways into a place begin over a meal.
Roam together
Leave room for wandering: markets, mezcal, music, dancing, neighborhoods, unexpected invitations and whatever Oaxaca gives us along the way.
The journey
Day by day.
Wed · Jan 13
Gather
Arrive at the villa, settle in by the pool, and sit down to a welcome dinner cooked by a local woman chef, who shares the story behind her food. Every journey begins at the table.
Where you'll stay
A private villa, shared by a small group of women.
Oaxaca, Mexico
Nestled in the heart of Oaxaca. Six bedrooms and a pool. Slow mornings, mezcal at golden hour, and a long table waiting for dinner. Your base between days out in the valleys and nights in the city.
- Six bedrooms
- Pool
Room options
Limited availability
Private Queen Suite
Our one queen room, all yours. Only one available.
- Sleeps
- 1 guest
- Beds
- 1 queen
$1,499Regular price $1,599per person, early bird
Reserve This Room — $300 Deposit →
Private Full Suite
Your own room with a full bed.
- Sleeps
- 1 guest
- Beds
- 1 full
$1,399Regular price $1,499per person, early bird
Reserve This Room — $300 Deposit →Shared Full Suite
For two friends booking together, sharing a full bed. Pricing is per person.
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Beds
- 1 full, shared
$1,199Regular price $1,299per person, early bird
Reserve This Room — $300 Deposit →How booking works
- $300 non-refundable deposit to reserve your room
- First access pricing available through December 10, 2026
- Booking deadline: December 20, 2026
- Remaining balance due: January 1, 2027
- All prices in USD, per person
The Sistra Table
Every journey ends at the table.
On our final evening, we’ll bring together some of the women we’ve met along the way: artists, chefs, founders, makers and collaborators, for one shared meal.
Good to know before you book
The details.
What's included
- January 13–17, 2027: 4 nights in our private villa, an intimate home base shared with a small group of women
- Welcome dinner with a local woman chef
- Women of Oaxaca experiences: meet women entrepreneurs, artists, makers and artisans and experience their work firsthand
- Hands-on artisan experience with a local woman artisan
- A day at Hierve el Agua
- The Sistra Table, our signature closing dinner with women from the local community
- Daily breakfast and select meals
- Transportation for group experiences
- Curated free time and our Oaxaca recommendations
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Alcohol outside included experiences
- Personal purchases
- Travel insurance
This is for you if…
You've traveled enough that seeing a place isn't enough anymore. You want to understand it.
You'd rather meet the woman who made the ceramics than buy the souvenir.
You want beautiful dinners, mezcal and free time, not five days of workshops.
You're happy to join a small group of women you haven't met yet.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this for?
Curious women who've traveled enough that seeing a place isn't enough anymore. Most of our travelers are founders, creatives and professionals who'd rather meet the maker than buy the souvenir.
How do I reserve my spot?
A $300 deposit secures your room. The remaining balance is due January 1, 2027.
Can I come alone?
Yes. Most women will be traveling solo, and the group is small by design. You'll arrive knowing no one and leave with women in your corner.
Is Oaxaca safe for women traveling solo?
Oaxaca City is a popular, welcoming destination for women traveling on their own. On this trip, you won't really be alone: you'll stay in a private villa with the group, travel together to scheduled experiences with arranged transportation, and have your hosts with you throughout. During free time, we'll share local guidance on where to go and how to get around, and the usual travel precautions apply, just as in any city. We also recommend checking your government's latest travel advice for Mexico before you book.
Which airport should I fly into?
Fly into Oaxaca International Airport (OAX). RoamCircle is also a full-service travel agency, so they're happy to help you find and book flights. Airport transfers aren't included, but you'll get the easiest options once you book.
What is Fundación En Vía?
Fundación En Vía is a Oaxaca-based organization working alongside women entrepreneurs in communities in the Tlacolula Valley through microfinance, business education and responsible tourism. Its experiences are developed together with the women in its programs, so you'll meet them in their own communities, hear their stories and see their businesses firsthand.
What if I don't want to participate in everything?
That's completely fine. Your time is yours. Join the group, work from the villa, take a nap, explore, read by the pool or sit something out.
Is there an age requirement?
All travelers must be 18 or older. Beyond that, The Women Of is less about age and more about curiosity. It's for women who want to understand the places they visit, meet the women who shape them, and connect with other women from different backgrounds and stages of life.
Cancellation and payment policy
Your $300 deposit is non-refundable and secures your spot and room at the rate selected when booking. The remaining balance is due by January 1, 2027. If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible. Payments made toward the remaining balance are: • Refundable through December 15, 2026, less the non-refundable deposit and any non-recoverable booking or processing fees. • After December 15, 2026, all payments are non-refundable, as accommodations, experiences, transportation and other arrangements will have been finalized based on the confirmed group. If you can no longer attend, your booking may be transferred to another eligible guest with prior approval from RoamCircle. If we do not reach our minimum group size by December 15, 2026, the trip will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund, including your deposit.
The partnership
Sistra × RoamCircle
The Women of Oaxaca is created by Sistra × RoamCircle. Sistra brings the women, stories and projects that shape the journey. RoamCircle brings its approach to small-group travel: connection, freedom and plenty of room to roam. Together, we're creating a different way to experience a place — through the women who shape it.
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