A day of Oaxacan cooking at Rancho Aurora

Market tour · Five handmade dishes · Lunch at the ranch · Transportation included

* Free cancellation up to 48h before

  • Every Wednesday · Etla Valley, Oaxaca

4.9

Average reviews

Seasons of My Heart has been teaching Oaxacan cooking since 1993

Classes take place at Rancho Aurora, a working ranch in the Etla Valley, led today by Chef Kaelin Ulrich.

$150USD

Every Wednesday, 9am–3:30pm

Small groups

Taught in English

  • Free cancellation up to 48h

Your day, from start to finish

Everything is taken care of. You just show up.

Market tour

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

Central de Abastos market tour

Cook five traditional Oaxacan dishes at Rancho Aurora

From salsas to handmade tortillas — guided every step.

Lunch + drinks

Sit down to the meal you made, with mezcal and agua fresca, overlooking the Etla Valley.

Recipes + gift

Take home printed recipes and a handmade gift from local artisans

What guests say

4.9 ★ average · 87 reviews on Google, TripAdvisor and 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

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Ready to 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.