29/09/2026
When Mum and I came to Spain with a one-way ticket on September 29th 2023, we had no idea what the next few years would look like. We just knew we were ready for a big change and a new adventure.
Now we’re heading into year four, Mum will be 80 next year WOW!!, and Almond Hill House feels more established quicker than we ever imagined.
And then there’s Dipsie, the very poorly stray cat who adopted us along the way. She’s now settled, safe and very much part of our story too. ❤️
It’s been our most successful year yet, with wonderful holiday guests, returning retreat facilitators, new collaborations and some lovely five-star reviews. We’re incredibly grateful.
✨ Alongside our much-loved yoga retreats, we’ve welcomed writing + yoga, solely creative and women-only retreats, with more new experiences taking shape for 2027.
✨ The 2027 calendar is naturally filling with a lovely mix of regular guests, returning retreats and new enquiries. It’s incredibly reassuring to feel Almond Hill House finding its own rhythm.
🎨 And Mum’s winter art classes? They didn’t quite happen this year, but they’re firmly back on the list to arrange for this winter!
Our next challenge? Balance. Three years in, we’d also like to explore more of Spain, enjoy our stunning surroundings and find some “me” time away from work.
A huge heartfelt thank you to friends and family who have supported us, visited, messaged and cheered us on along the way. ❤️
And something we didn’t know back then on that first day … this very weekend, Órgiva, the mountain town we now call home, celebrates with four days of fiesta. It feels rather lovely that she’s celebrating alongside us too. 💃
So… year four, let’s see what you’ve got. 🥂🇪🇸
And watch this space and UK TV Channel 4 for a “Where Are They Now?” return visit from A New Life in the Sun!