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Applications closed for this season!

Thank you so much for the incredible interest in joining our community. We are currently at capacity and are no longer accepting applications for this season.


In the meantime, feel free to explore this page to learn more about Aquilli Metzli and what to expect from membership. We’re deeply grateful for your support and would love to have you apply next season.

why become a member?

By joining Aquilli Metzli, you are helping to:


  • Preserve and share traditional maize-based foodways
  • Offer hands-on workshops and tortilla-making demos
  • Host community meals and gatherings
  • Build shared infrastructure for masa production
  • Support education, cultural continuity, and collective care


Membership allows us to plan sustainably, pay people fairly, and keep our work accessible to the community.

what membership means

Membership at Aquilli Metzli is rooted in cooperation, not consumption.


Members are:


  • Supporters
  • Learners
  • Participants
  • Stewards


You can engage through events, work parties, learning, or simply helping ensure this work continues to exist.

member benefits

  • Early or discounted access to workshops and classes
  • Invitations to member-only events and meals
  • Member pricing on future programming
  • Partner discounts with local businesses
  • Seasonal updates and behind-the-scenes insights
  • The knowledge that you are directly supporting local food sovereignty work

Who membership is for

Membership is for people who care about:


  • Local food systems
  • Cultural food traditions
  • Community-based education
  • Collective models over extractive ones


You do not need to be an expert!
You do not need to attend every single event! 


Ready to join us?