In the center of the land,
the well-maintained stone house has two kitchens and sleeps
twenty. Plenty of shaded fields for camping already have drinkable water
connections in place.
Two halls for meditation and a forest stream complete the
picture.
Accessible—
half an hour from international air and train connections,
and six km from a village with post office, primary medical care, buses,
and shops. Pyrenean mountains and Costa Brava beaches
are both half an hour away, and Barcelona is one and a half hours away.
Secluded—no
other light or road is seen or heard, and cliffs block both the
cold north wind and the expansion of neighboring cattle farms.
Spacious—several
programs can run at the same time without compromising the silence
or the laughter. Only on such a large property would it be possible to have
long-term solitary retreats, shorter silent group retreats, and programs
including music or children, all at the same time.
Moderate
climate—programs can happen with relative comfort throughout
the year. Some leaves change color in autumn, yet citrus trees
also survive.
Flexible—the
wide spectrum of facilities makes it ideal for many different
sizes and types of programs. Some existing buildings will be converted into
simple single rooms.
