Find Your Pause in Spain: How Los Confites Organic Farm Is Redefining Wellness Retreats in Extremadura
In a world shaped by constant notifications, packed schedules, and digital overload, more travelers are searching for something simpler: silence, nature, and space to reconnect with themselves. Hidden in the peaceful countryside of La Vera, Los Confites is emerging as one of Spain’s most inspiring wellness retreats, offering a slower and more conscious way to travel.
Set among forests, mountains, and traditional villages in rural Extremadura, this organic farm retreat combines sustainable living, healthy seasonal food, mindful movement, and nature immersion to help guests disconnect from stress and rediscover balance.
This November, Los Confites launches PARENTHESIS, a new wellbeing and conscious hospitality program beginning with a three-day immersive retreat called “Losing Fear.” Designed for travelers seeking emotional clarity, burnout recovery, and a deeper connection to nature, the experience reflects the growing global movement toward slow living and mindful travel.
Why Wellness Retreats and Slow Travel Are Growing in Spain
Across Europe, travelers are increasingly prioritizing experiences that support mental wellbeing, sustainability, and meaningful connection over fast-paced tourism. Spain, with its rural landscapes, Mediterranean lifestyle, and slower rhythm of life, has become one of Europe’s leading destinations for wellness travel and digital detox retreats.
Regions like Extremadura remain relatively undiscovered compared to destinations such as Ibiza or Mallorca, making them especially appealing for travelers looking for authenticity, tranquility, and immersion in nature.
Located in La Vera, an area famous for its natural pools, hiking routes, cherry trees, and traditional architecture, Los Confites offers guests the opportunity to experience rural Spain in a more intentional and restorative way.
The Story Behind Los Confites Organic Farm
The story of Los Confites began seven years ago when founders María Franco and Javier Arenzana arrived in La Vera searching for rest and simplicity.
What started as a personal escape gradually evolved into a sustainable hospitality project rooted in nature, wellbeing, and human connection.
Together, they restored a series of abandoned traditional tobacco-drying barns and transformed the surrounding land into thriving organic gardens. Today, the farm operates as a small-scale countryside retreat focused on conscious hospitality rather than conventional luxury tourism.
Their daughter, Lucía Arenzana, later joined the project after training in healthy and seasonal cuisine. Her approach to cooking emphasizes fresh, local, and organic ingredients, many harvested directly from the farm itself.
Meals at Los Confites are intentionally simple yet nourishing, celebrating the connection between food, wellbeing, and sustainability.
“We’ve learned that everyone needs a parenthesis in life,” María explains. “A moment to stop, breathe, feel cared for, and think clearly again.”
What Is the “Losing Fear” Wellness Retreat?
The first edition of the PARENTHESIS program takes place from November 14–16 in Jarandilla de la Vera, a peaceful village surrounded by mountains and nature reserves.
The three-day retreat combines:
- Healthy seasonal eating
- Guided reflection sessions
- Gentle physical activity
- Mindful movement classes
- Nature immersion experiences
- Rest and digital disconnection
- Group conversations and personal growth workshops
Unlike performance-driven wellness programs, Losing Fear focuses on sustainable wellbeing, emotional clarity, and creating healthier rhythms for everyday life.
Guests also receive personalized wellbeing guidance and an online follow-up session after the retreat to help integrate the experience into their routines back home.
Meet the Experts Behind the Experience
One of the retreat’s strengths is its multidisciplinary team of wellness professionals, each bringing a different perspective on physical and emotional wellbeing.
Participants will work with:
- Fernando Sartorius, a personal trainer specializing in healthy habits and sustainable fitness
- María Kindelán, who guides participants through conscious and sustainable nutrition practices
- Nacho Dean, known internationally for his environmental advocacy and long-distance walking expeditions
- Eva Orna, leading accessible movement sessions suitable for all ages and experience levels
- Julio de la Iglesia, offering practical insights on courage, resilience, and calm decision-making under pressure
Together, the team creates an experience that blends movement, mindfulness, nutrition, and nature into a holistic approach to wellbeing.
Conscious Hospitality Instead of Traditional Luxury
Everything about Los Confites is intentionally small-scale and personal. Places are limited to preserve an atmosphere of calm, connection, and authenticity.
Rather than focusing on luxury in the traditional sense, the retreat embraces what many modern travelers value most today:
- Genuine human connection
- Sustainable living
- Emotional wellbeing
- Time in nature
- Healthy food
- Simplicity and rest
This philosophy reflects the rise of conscious hospitality, a growing travel movement centered around meaningful experiences instead of excess.
The full retreat costs €850 (VAT included), covering accommodation, meals, workshops, activities, and personalized support throughout the experience.
Why Extremadura Is One of Spain’s Best Hidden Wellness Destinations
For travelers seeking a wellness escape in Spain without crowds or overtourism, Extremadura offers a refreshing alternative.
Known for its protected natural landscapes, historic villages, organic farming traditions, and slower pace of life, the region is becoming increasingly attractive for:
- Slow travel
- Rural tourism
- Wellness retreats
- Sustainable tourism
- Digital detox experiences
- Nature-based travel
La Vera in particular combines mountain scenery, fresh air, thermal waters, and rich gastronomy, making it an ideal destination for rest and reconnection.
A Different Kind of Escape
As burnout, anxiety, and digital fatigue continue shaping modern life, experiences like Los Confites respond to a growing desire for balance and intentional living.
Whether visiting as a solo traveler, couple, creative professional, or family looking to disconnect from busy routines, this retreat offers something increasingly difficult to find: genuine pause.
More information and reservations are available at Los Confites Official Website
