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Exclusive Retreats at the Hacienda de San Rafael
Escape to Hacienda de San Rafael, a beautifully restored hideaway in the heart of the Andalusian countryside. With its warm, home‑from‑home feel, the Hacienda is the perfect base for exploring Jerez’s sherry bodegas, Seville’s historic treasures and the region’s iconic White Villages. Lush gardens and tranquil corners make unwinding effortless.
Throughout the year, the Hacienda hosts inspiring retreats celebrating food, art, wellness and more. Discover what’s coming up.
Stirred Travel
Stirred Travel offer an extraordinary culinary odyssey combining the laid back yet sophisticated ambience of a vacation with mastering the art of seriously good cooking. Your culinary odyssey extends beyond state-of-the-art kitchens. You’ll meet local artisans to sample their delicious fare and visit bustling markets to source the freshest seasonal produce. Everything is taken care of from the moment you are met at the airport, leaving you free to immerse yourself in the spectacular natural beauty of your surroundings. Dinner is enjoyed with other house guests in a relaxed convivial atmosphere, where the feast you’ve helped cook is paired with exceptional local wines. You’ll wake up each day relaxed restored and hungry for more.
Enjoy a six‑night culinary escape in the serene countryside between Seville and Jerez de la Frontera, staying in the beautifully restored, privately owned 18th‑century Hacienda de San Rafael, set amongst ancient olive groves that once formed a thriving estate.
Available dates:
19th – 25th April 2026 (6 nights)
4th – 10th October 2026 (6 nights)
Peggy Markel Culinary Programme
Peggy Markel offers Andalusian cookery experiences at the Hacienda, with special guest Aran Goyoaga.
Available dates:
29th April – 6th May 2026 (7 nights)
Roads and Kingdoms – Andalusia and the Great Tuna Hunt
Off the southern coast of Spain one of the world’s great fishing traditions unfolds each spring the same way it has for over 3,000 years, Stay at the Hacienda and experience a week long culinary adventure with inside access to the timeless tuna hunt of the Almadraba along with some of Spain’s finest seasonal eating and drinking.
Available dates:
6th – 13th May 2026 (7 nights)
Tootsie Olan Yoga and Dance Retreat
Enjoy meditation, yoga and dance classes whilst staying in the serene surroundings of Hacienda de San Rafael. The food of Andalusia plays an important role in the entire experience.
Available dates:
Dates – 7th – 12th July 2026 (5 nights)
Raffaella Barker Writing Retreat
Rafaella Barker has been writing novels since the age of 26 and has been a promiscuous reader all her life. She lectures in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia and teaches numerous short courses and private groups. She brings her expertise, creativity and passion to the Hacienda in September.
Available dates:
Dates – 17th – 20th September 2026 (3 nights)
Culinary Soul of Andalusia – The Palatum
Join us for an intimate journey through southern Spain, where we will cook in the Hacienda, wander the markets of Cádiz, taste our way through the Sherry Triangle, unwind in historic baths and linger over tapas in Sevilla.
Available dates:
25th – 31st October 2026 (6 nights)
Cowgirl Yoga and Horseback Riding Women’s Retreat
This Cowgirl Yoga retreat includes a focus on the history of horsemanship in Spain – plus regional food and wine as well as downtime to enjoy the spectacular retreat of Hacienda de San Rafael. Culture-loving cowgirl yoginis are welcome on this 7-night retreat in the heart of southern Spain.
Available dates:
16th – 23rd May 2027 (7 nights)
All retreats are booked directly with the relevant company. Commission is paid on accommodation. For more information, get in touch.