CASA ALMEDA & la daina
The villa ‘Casa Almeda’ and the farmhouse ‘La Daina’ are two adjacent houses: a 19th century villa adjoined to an 18th century farmhouse. The farmhouse is the building on the right in the photo and the villa is the tall, square building on the left.
Casa Almeda has a beautiful garden with sweeping views over the forested valley to the Garrotxa mountains and the Pyrenees in the far distance. There are plenty of spots to sit and enjoy the peace and birdsong. Sunsets are spectacular!
Classes, workshops, the buffet lunch and three-course dinner will all take place in the villa’s dining room or living room, unless the weather coaxes us outside. The spacious living room is the ideal place for full-group gatherings. It’s where the (optional) sharings will take place on the final night with canapés, a glass of cava and a roaring fire in the hearth.
Extra writing nooks can be found next door in the ‘La Daina’ farmhouse, if you fancy a change from your bedroom. There are plenty of places in both houses to sit and read or chat. Both the villa and the farmhouse have their own kitchen. You’ll find the self-serve breakfast waiting for you in the farmhouse kitchen each morning. Biscuits, tea, coffee and perhaps the occasional cake will be available throughout the day.
There are eight bedrooms: four in the villa, four in the farmhouse. All come equipped with writing table and chair. The two largest bedrooms can be shared with another creative for a reduced retreat fee.
Please be aware that the house is very slightly more worn than appears in the photos. However, the energy and space are characterful and inspiring. When we toured the house, we walked into each room and asked ourselves, “Could we create here?” and the answer was always a definite YES.