February 7-14, 2027 in Mallorca, Spain

Nature, Craft & Culture Retreat

LAST YEAR’S TRIP WAS SO WONDERFUL, WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN! Once more, you have the opportunity to travel to this magnificent Balearic island with founding naturalist Laura Chávez Silverman, co-host Nicole Gulotta of Nomadic Thready Society and a small group of kindred spirits passionate about wild nature, artisan craft and cultural experiences deeply rooted in local heritage. Together, we’ll explore the spaces between foraged and harvested, ancient and modern, as we slow down, learn, play and reflect. This painstakingly curated trip cultivates curiosity, wonder, restorative practices and personal insights. BOOKING IS NOW OPEN. FOR DETAILS ON COST AND OTHER INQUIRIES, EMAIL Laura or Nicole.

WILD TERROIR NATIVE ELEMENTS: WINE, OLIVES, ALMONDS, SEA SALT & PALM FRONDS ARTISAN CRAFT & FINE ART INDIGENOUS HISTORY LOCAL CUISINE WELCOMING PEOPLE

Location: Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands in the Spanish Mediterranean, with scenic mountains, glorious seascapes and abundant wild flora.

Details: Luxuriously rustic accommodations in a traditional 14th-century finca on the generations-old estate of landed gentry. Ideal temperate weather for al fresco adventures at a time when the almond trees are in bloom and the sheep are grazing. Accommodations will be assigned first come, first served. We are also happy to schedule a Zoom with you to answer any questions; just send a request to one of the emails listed above.

Itinerary: Among the many excursions and entertainments we have planned:

SALT FLATS: Visit a rare biosphere where the island’s delicious flor de sal has been collected since the time of the Phoenicians. Observe this ancient artisanal process as we walk the sunlit salt flats and hear from a local pro how this natural element remains a cornerstone for human health, pleasure and trade in a global-local, slow craft world.

BIODYNAMIC VINEYARD: Spend the morning with a European sommelier well-versed in the island’s indigenous grape varietals. Enjoy a guided tasting of natural wines that express the unique local terroir, followed by a farm-to-table lunch that completes this quintessential Mallorqui experience.

HERITAGE BASKET-WEAVING: Join a local craftswoman in her atelier, where she practices a traditional weaving style learned from the abuelas. After foraging for indigenous palm, we’ll learn a simple weaving technique and create our own small pieces.

FORAGING WALK & LUNCH: Guided by a local expert in edible flora, we’ll learn to identify native greens and medicinal herbs. A plant-forward lunch crafted from foraged ingredients will follow so we can savor the island’s edible biodiversity and seasonal abundance.

BOTANICAL DISTILLATION: A master distiller and herbalist shares his knowledge of the ancient art and modern science of plant distillation. We’ll learn how a copper still transforms wild botanicals into hydrosols and essential oils, then discover their uses for wellbeing and ritual. Those receptive to subtle esoteric practices may also wish to explore constellation work, meditation and more.

FLAMENCO PERFORMANCE: An intimate performance at home by a rising star who combines the traditional dance forms with a fresh modern take, accompanied by live guitar and rousing hand claps.

HERITAGE FIG PROJECT: Meet a former pharmacist turned agricultural steward, who has turned his family’s centuries-old farmlands into a “museum” of figs trees grown from cuttings sourced all over the world.