Welcome to Casa Sagrada

vacation retreat

"Casa Sagrada is rustic and rural, breathtaking and beautiful. . .
the kind of place that seems to have sprouted in the perfect setting."
Rick Bayless, cookbook author, chef/owner of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, Chicago.

What our guests have to say

December 12, 2007

Dear Mary Jane,

I know I speak for Penfield and Lesley, as well as myself, in saying that we all had a marvelous, relaxing, nurturing time at Casa Sagrada last week. Really, it was a pleasure to get to know you and Shoshana, your great steeds, and experience the joys of Reyna's fine cooking, Thomas’s easy going personality, Gregorio’s care of the horses, and Alejandro’s and Ena’s amazing body work. We returned home full of sunshine, mole, and stronger thighs!!!

Thanks for the experiences, and we all hope to return one day.
Sarah McKusick

Riding Vacation Guest sent to us by Hidden Trails

A Unique Place

Casa Sagrada is located in the valley of Oaxaca above the native Zapotec village of Teotitlan del Valle, a community of weavers famous for their rich traditions, lively fiestas and delicious cuisine.
Casa Sagrada, designed by Teotitlan artist Arnulfo Mendoza, is rich in unique details - from shady corridors lined with blonde bamboo to its walls hung with original Oaxacan art - including many of Mendoza’s finest paintings and weavings. Take a virtual tour of Casa Sagrada

Much to Explore

Explore one the world's most diverse ecosystems on guided horseback treks or backcountry hikes. Discover Oaxaca's famous cuisine in our regional cooking classes and native market tours. Immerse yourself in Mexico's traditional healing arts with a ceremonial temazcal, hot stone massage or purifying spirit cleansing. See what we offer

The People you'll Meet

Mary Jane Gagnier, Canadian author and Oaxaca resident for over twenty years, actively manages Casa Sagrada, and everything from the dishes served up to the trails trotted down reflects her passion for all things rural Oaxaca has to offer. More about the people who make Casa Sagrada come alive.