a retreat center for artists, writers, and justice seekers
Whether you are seeking a quiet getaway to focus on your own craft, or a holiday in an idyllic Spanish pueblo, l'Artesania was created for you. Now available for a self-guided retreat; currently developing guided retreats and workshop experiences, to offer a variety of options to create the nourishment you are seeking.
room for eight in "the castle house"
Nestled in a small Catalonia village surrounded by award-winning olive groves between coastal mountains, this home, named Cal Castell (castle house) was built in 1700. Lovingly restored to provide the comforts of modern life while maintaining the charms of earlier days, Call Castell sits in the center of a town that is inspiring, restful, full of beauty...L'Albi waits for you.
what we offer
- Year-round stays for holidays
- Retreats available Feb-June, Sept-Nov
- Build your own retreat with add-ons catered to your needs:
- housing reservation
- airport pick up/drop off
- traditional Spanish pica pica dinners in house
- studio/atico space rental for creative work (coming spring 2025)
- leadership/justice/liberation group retreats with Dee (coming spring 2025)
- plein air painting and drawing sessions in local olive and almond groves (coming Feb 2025-Contact us to learn more)
- art journaling workshops (coming summer 2025- Contact us to learn more)
- guided tours of area cultural exploration (coming soon! Contact us to learn more)
- gallery space rental (coming soon-ish!) with opening assistance
- more to come; watch our Instagram to keep updated
