DAY 1: Arrival & Welcome
Your journey begins with a scenic drive from Barcelona Airport to Mas Juli through the Catalan countryside. Upon arrival, enjoy a traditional welcome featuring local organic wines and farm-fresh appetizers while completing check-in. The afternoon allows time to settle into your historic accommodations and explore the extensive grounds, including the ancient forest trails. At 5:00 PM, gather for an opening circle and orientation in the garden, followed by a gentle movement session among the centuries-old trees. The evening features a welcome dinner at 7:30 PM in the main house, showcasing organic produce from the estate’s gardens and local Catalan specialties. The day concludes with stargazing from the property’s observation point. Overnight at Ertha Juli.
DAY 2: Nature & Innovation
Begin your day at 7:30 AM with an energizing yoga session in the morning mist, followed by a fresh breakfast featuring local ingredients. From 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, engage in focused business workshops in the converted barn space, incorporating the surrounding nature to enhance creativity and strategic thinking. Lunch showcases seasonal produce from the estate’s organic gardens. The afternoon includes a guided tour of the property’s sustainable farming practices and ancient forest, followed by optional free time for swimming or relaxation. The evening is free for small group dinners or reflection time in the gardens. Overnight at Ertha Juli.
DAY 3: Tradition & Collaboration
Start at 7:00 AM with a meditation session in the herb garden, followed by breakfast. The morning’s business session from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM focuses on team development and future planning. After lunch, participate in a traditional Catalan cooking workshop using ingredients harvested from the estate’s organic gardens. The afternoon offers free time for forest walks or optional activities. Evening programming includes a wine tasting featuring local Catalan wines in the historic cellar, followed by dinner featuring the group’s culinary creations. Overnight at Ertha Juli.
DAY 4: Integration & Celebration
Begin with an early morning yoga session at 7:30 AM in the forest clearing, followed by breakfast. The morning workshop from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM focuses on integrating insights and planning future initiatives. After lunch, enjoy a guided foraging walk through the estate’s grounds, ending with a group reflection session in the ancient oak grove. The farewell dinner at 7:30 PM features a special celebration of Catalan gastronomy, followed by a closing ceremony under the stars with local musicians. Overnight at Ertha Juli.
DAY 5: Departure
Start your final day with an optional sunrise meditation session at 7:00 AM in the gardens, followed by breakfast. The morning is free for last-minute walks or relaxation before check-out. Departure transfers to Barcelona Airport are arranged according to individual flight schedules.
Optional Activities
The estate’s dedicated experience coordinator can arrange various enriching activities to complement your program. Nature experiences include guided mushroom foraging (seasonal), botanical walks, and stargazing sessions. Cultural activities feature visits to nearby medieval villages, local wineries, or ceramic workshops in La Bisbal d’Empordà. Active participants can enjoy guided hiking in the surrounding forests, mountain biking through ancient trails, or horseback riding on the estate’s grounds. Wellness options include private yoga sessions, sound healing in the forest, and specialized workshops in herbal medicine using plants from the estate’s gardens. For those seeking creative expression, pottery classes or photography workshops can be arranged. The estate can also organize visits to the Costa Brava beaches, just 30 minutes away. All optional activities require 24-hour advance booking and are subject to availability and weather conditions. The experience coordinator can customize these activities to align with your group’s interests and retreat objectives.
