Las Mecias

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Las Mecias

A regenerative farm, experiential guesthouse in the Alpujarra, Andalucia

15/03/2023

Sneak peak into the guesthouse living room

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Un vistazo en la sala de la casita

12/03/2023

Introducing a new, ongoing collaborative workshop series, ‘Women In Food’.
The idea was born out of the realm of where ideas usually come from, a lack of something. While there are increasingly more women being recognised as successful artists, cooks, sommeliers, or specialists in any given field, we’re still often under valued, under appreciated and under exposed.

So, as a woman-ran project, we’re (naturally) super keen to work with anyone who identifies as a woman and loves all aspects of food & drink as much as we do, shaping & moulding a weekend to show what they do best. An exclusive, intimate experience with a unique perspective.

In our very first collaboration, we invited multi-disciplinary artist Inês Neto dos Santos to host a weekend workshop. She chose the theme ‘Collective gestures: amulets’, where guests will be exploring the concept of amulets, weaving together practices of walking, plant-observation, writing, object-making and cooking.

Inês explains, “this workshop aims to investigate the significance of an amulet, or pocket-object, as a holder of meaning, a container for memory, story-telling and relationship to place. Recognising our experience of memory, place and time as non-linear and profoundly ephemeral, we will explore the construction of our own amulets, using perishable materials. What is an amulet, and what does it mean to construct one that is edible, compostable or temporary?
Whilst departing from individual experience, through our activities we will explore what it means to think collectively, tapping into our inevitably intertwined existence in the world.
Over the weekend, we will engage in a series of collective gestures: to eat, write, walk, draw and make together, with our hands and minds.”

The theme will be interwoven throughout the whole weekend, exploring the idea of collectiveness & individualism through an immersive dinner and workshop the following day.

If you’d like more information, check the link in our bio.

Prices start at €440 per person.

For bookings, please email [email protected]

📷 by Rita Castanheira & Vero Marmelo

07/03/2023

The orchard & the yurt

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El huerto y la yurta

28/02/2023

Focusing on small pleasures, like walking along, finding an orange tree, picking an orange, peeling it, and eating it with pure enjoyment.

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Centrarse en los pequeños placeres, como pasear, encontrar un naranjo, coger una naranja, pelarla y comérsela con puro felicidad.

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20/02/2023

Chocolate, carob & olive oil cake, adapted from the lovely cookbook

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16/01/2023

One of the greatest joys for us is sitting down for a meal together, with both friends and strangers. The ritual of gathering, preparing & cooking something that is to be shared, paired with a glass of wine, whilst learning more about the person sitting across from you.

Feeling particularly grateful to both Viola () and Sina () for looking after the farm and our animals for a little while, whilst we take a few weeks off.

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Una de nuestras gran placeres es sentarnos a comer juntos, tanto con amigos como con desconocidos. El ritual de reunirse, preparar y cocinar algo que se va a compartir, acompañado de una copa de vino, mientras se aprende más sobre la persona que se sienta enfrente.

Nos sentimos especialmente agradecidas a Viola y a Sina por cuidar de la granja y de nuestros animales durante un tiempo, mientras nos tomamos unas semanas de descanso.

07/01/2023

The road to the river / El camino al río

04/01/2023

One of two bedrooms in the guesthouse. We love the light that is ever changing, giving the space a peaceful, beautiful ambiance.

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Uno de los dos dormitorios de la casita. Nos encanta la luz siempre cambiante, que confiere al espacio un ambiente súper hermoso y tranquilo.

27/12/2022

The olive process

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El proceso de los olivos

12/12/2022

Citrus season // la temporada de cítricos 🧡🍊🍋💛

25/11/2022

Alfresco lunch is still possible, believe it or not! We still have availability in December, for those of you tempted to get away from it all for a few days…

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Almorzar al aire libre todavía es posible, aunque no lo puedes creer! Todavía tenemos disponibilidad en diciembre, para aquellos que estén tentados de alejarse de todo por unos días...

28/10/2022

Hoshigaki (dried persimmon) in the making in preparation for our retreat with next year! All the info for all upcoming workshops & retreats is on our website, check back regularly for updates 💫

Dirección

Cortijo Los Mecias
Cástaras
18439

Página web

https://www.granjalasmecias.com/

Notificaciones

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