Language is to the mind more than light is to the eye. – William Gibson
past retreats
Creative writing in Guadarrama Mountains
7 – 9 October 2016 in El Boalo, Madrid with our hosts, the welcoming family from Spanish in Nature.
✒︎ Breathtaking scenery. ✒︎ Mouthwatering food (kudos to Esther, the chef, for the love and fresh ingredients masterfully mixed in all her dishes). ✒︎ Creative Writing workshops, including thought provoking conversations and an incalculable amount of laughs… ✒︎ Walks around nature in search of the muse. ✒︎ Cultural visits. History + Art + Culture = Deeper understanding of Spain and Spaniards.
Urban Retreat in Burgos
27 April – 2 May 2017 in Burgos.
There was food, tapas sessions, wine, including a guided visit to a winery. There was art, cathedrals, art museums, theatre night, architecture… We learned about Spanish culture in the medieval city of Burgos, we debated about the past, the present and the future. We shared and had fun… all in Spanish.
Urban Retreat in Valencia
12th – 18th February 2018.
Visits to a silk factory, boat trips in the Albufera, learning to make our own paella from the masters, cooking lessons, theatre nights, guided tours… Combined with relaxing time in terrazas enjoying an horchata or a beer, eating tapas and talking about Spanish language and culture.
Sun and sea. Interactions with locals, time to read and write. Strong connections with the other attendees. ..
The retreat in Valencia was an unforgettable experience.
Spanish on the Camino
May 3rd – 9th, 2020
Boost your Spanish skills while embarking on the internationally famous pilgrimage Camino de Santiago.
An unforgettable experience. 6 days on walking the Camino, the Portuguese Way, from Tui to Santiago de Compostela. We’ll be walking and talking, experiencing the delicacies and people at every turn. A deep connection with the land, an understanding of Spanish culture.
Learning Spanish is like a pilgrimage. Walk with us in this second edition of Spanish on the Camino.
You will leave with
- Increased confidence in your Spanish communicative skills.
- A deeper understanding on the language and the culture behind the language.
- A reinforced motivation to continue your learning.
- Like-minded friends who share your love for the Spanish language.
- An unforgettable experience.
Memories from past retreats
