Every Wednesday · Unique experience in Oaxaca, Mexico

A full day of Oaxacan cooking at Rancho Aurora

Market tour. Five handmade dishes. Recipes to take home. Transportation from and to Oaxaca City included.

Rancho Aurora · kitchen
Next class · Wed, May 6
Central de Abastos · market
Etla Valley, Oaxaca
Since 1993
Teaching Oaxacan tradition
5 dishes
Handmade, start to finish
4.9 ★
87 five-star reviews
Free cancellation up to 48h before
Your day at Seasons

Everything is included . You just show up.

Market tour

Visit Central de Abastos with your guide. Taste local ingredients and learn about regional produce.

Cook five traditional Oaxacan dishes at Rancho Aurora

From salsas to handmade tortillas — guided every step.

Lunch + drinks

Enjoy the meal you prepared with mezcal and agua fresca, overlooking the Etla Valley.

Recipes + gift

Take home printed recipes and a handmade gift from local artisans.

Transportation from and to Oaxaca City included. — just show up.
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The ranch entrance · Etla Valley
The ranch entrance · Etla Valley
Since 1993

One of Mexico's most celebrated culinary schools.

Seasons of My Heart sits on a working ranch in the Etla Valley, 30 minutes outside Oaxaca City. For over 30 years, it has welcomed guests into a kitchen dedicated to preserving and teaching Oaxacan and Mexican culinary traditions.

Local Ingredients
Family-Run Since 1993
Small Group Setting
See the day at a glance

From market to table .

Central de Abastos
01 · Central de Abastos
Authentic
02 · Authentic
Salsa de quesos
03 · Salsa de quesos
Cooking together
04 · Cooking together
Local ingredients
05 · Local ingredients
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What guests say

A 4.9 ★ average, 87 reviews.

Google · TripAdvisor · Airbnb

An unforgettable culinary adventure in Oaxaca! We attended Seasons of My Heart Cooking School as part of a group culinary adventure, and it was truly the highlight of our time in Oaxaca.

Janet Engelbert
Google Review · 4 months ago

It's an inspiring story how Chef Susana Trilling celebrated Oaxacan cooking and evolved the cooking school, now run by her son Chef Kaelin. Our group spent an unforgettable 5 hours with his assistant Alex and the exceptional staff.

James Stephen Shaw
Local Guide · Google Review · 2 months ago

My friends and I had a marvelous experience! We enjoyed our visit to the market with Alex, our chef for the day. We liked the small group size — it made for an intimate and friendly atmosphere when we prepared our meal in the beautiful kitchen.

Jan Jamruszka-Wilson
Google Review · 2 months ago

This was a wonderful immersive experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for a deep dive into the foods of Oaxaca. Chef Kaelin was a superb guide, taking us through the largest market in the city where we sampled food and met many vendors.

Judith Wong
Google Review · 3 months ago
The practical stuff

Everything you need to know .

When
Every Wednesday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Price
$150 USD / person Private: $650 (1–4)
Transport
Transportation from and to Oaxaca City included
Language
Classes taught in English
Yes — all skill levels are welcome. Our team guides you through every step.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your class
Plans change — we get it. Cancel for free up to 2 days before, no questions asked.
Ready?

Spend a day in our kitchen .

Choose your date and we'll take care of the rest. Transportation, ingredients, recipes — everything is included. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.

Questions? Email us at hello@seasonsofmyheart.com
Rancho Aurora · Etla Valley, Oaxaca · Since 1993
$150 / person
Wed · 8:30 AM
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