Our off-grid finca sits in the mountains of southern Catalunya, surrounded by twelve acres of organic olive, almond and carob groves.
We welcome guests looking for a slower kind of holiday, as well as retreats, workshops and gatherings centred around yoga, movement, art, photography and creative practice. The finca is also available as a location for photo and film shoots.
At the heart of the finca are a beautifully restored 19th-century Masia and Casita, carefully renovated to retain their character while offering a simple, comfortable place to stay.
The Serra de Cardó mountains frame the valley, bringing cool mornings, clear night skies and a landscape that changes with the seasons. It’s the kind of place where you wake to birdsong, spend evenings under the stars and naturally lose track of time.
We’re fortunate to be part of a Natura 2000 protected landscape, home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife. Hoopoes, Swallows, and House martins are regular visitors, butterflies fill the meadows, and eagles can often be seen circling overhead.
If you feel like exploring, there is plenty nearby. Walk or cycle directly from the finca, visit the medieval village of Miravet on the Ebro River, discover the vineyards of Terra Alta and Priorat, explore the Ebro Delta, or head to the quiet beaches and coves of the Costa Daurada. The nearby village of Rasquera is known for its traditional crafts, including palm weaving and basket making, keeping local skills and traditions alive.
Whether you’re here for a few peaceful days, hosting a retreat, attending a workshop or creating something new, we hope you’ll feel at home here.
Sustainability
The finca is completely off grid, powered by the sun and supplied with rainwater. Living here means working with the seasons and the natural rhythms of the landscape, and we try to tread as lightly as possible.
Filtered drinking water is provided, and throughout the finca we use compostable bin liners, recycled toilet paper and natural cleaning products. We also encourage guests to be mindful of their water and energy use, with compost bins and recycling available to help minimise waste.
Our land is home to more than 450 olive and almond trees, grown without irrigation or chemicals. Each autumn we hand-pick the olives and produce our own extra virgin olive oil, cold-pressed and unfiltered. Guests are welcome to taste it during their stay, and take a bottle home if they’d like.
The story
I’m Kat.
After years of dreaming, exploring and road-tripping around Spain, I found this little corner of the Cardó mountains and knew I’d found home.
I grew up spending as much time outdoors as possible, both in the UK and in Spain, where part of my family lives. Those early years shaped the way I wanted to live: close to nature, connected to the seasons, and with space to breathe.
Nòmada is the culmination of more than twenty years working in the wellness world. I’m a cook, massage therapist and 500-hour Yoga Alliance yoga teacher, and for almost a decade I’ve been welcoming retreat groups from around the world.
The best part of living here is sharing it. Welcoming people, cooking good food, bringing retreats and workshops to life, and watching guests settle into the slower rhythm of the mountains never gets old. I believe there’s something special about gathering together to learn, create, eat well and spend time in nature.
In 2018 I made the move to Catalunya and began restoring this old finca. A year later, after renovating the casita, Nòmada Retreat was born.
Today, Nòmada welcomes holiday guests, retreat leaders, workshop hosts and creative groups looking for a place to gather. Whether you’re here for a few quiet days or a week of learning and connection, I hope you’ll leave feeling rested, inspired and at home.
