Spain Workation

1 remote luxury house near Barcelona, 20 entrepreneurs and 7 days. Work, sessions, and adventure.

Spain
20 people
27 Sep, 2019
1,100 USD

Refuga is back

For more than a year Refuga has been on standby. Now we are back!

In 2017 Nikolaj Astrup, founder of Refuga, sold the Danish part of Refuga to Lars Lottrup. Since then Lars has been running WorkAway.dk with great success. Now Lars Lottrup is ready to expand to international workations and specialized trips for entrepreneurs.

In August 2019 Nikolaj agreed to sell Refuga to Lars. Nikolaj have had his focus elsewhere for more than a year and did not spend necessary time to develop Refuga and arrange new trips. With the sale of Refuga this will change.

This trip is run on a intro price = $1100!
Normal price is €1700

An intensive work week combined with a bit of adventure.

At Refuga Spain you will get a chance of talking, working and living with other entrepreneurs for a week. This event is for you, who want to get things done and enjoy talks and feedback sessions combined with a bit of adventure.

We will be located in a remote house in the mountains with good wifi, a big workspace, several lounges, mountain bikes, cool outside areas and a nice pool. For a week you won’t have to think about practical things. Our Spanish chef will make local dishes for us, and you will have the time to concentrate and learning from the other participants.

Scroll down and have a look at the amazing week ahead.

What we will be doing

Meet people from around the world

Enjoy the silence in the mountains

Swim in a mountain lake

Disconnect from everyday life

Get the best network you can imagine

Focus on our businesses

Daily sessions, talks, and discussions

Taste local food and wine

Go for a half day hike at Montserrat

Do concentrated work with great wifi

Hike up the amazing Montserrat

Visit the monastery and hike up through amazing nature to the top of Sant Jeroni

Memories

We’ve been going to this area and this villa since 2012 and it’s one of our favorite places in the world. Our villa is located 15 min from a village up on top of a small mountain, with a great view and an amazing silence.

Over the years we have brought over 30 nationalities on this trip and we have enjoyed amazing talks, sessions, discussion, sunrise hikes and Spanish food.

FAQ

What's included in the price?

From we pick you up at the airport everything is included. That means all transportation, overnight stays, food, drinks and activity according to the information you find on this page.

What’s not included is airfare to and from Barcelona (El Prat), personal shopping, extra alcohol or activities.

How does the transport work?

We will meet you and pick you up from Barcelona airport (El Prat) and get you back to your flight out of the country on the last day of the event.

Shortly before the trip, when we have your flight details we will arrange all transportation.

How is the accommodation?

All accommodation is on a share basis, which means you will be sharing room with 1-3 others depending on location. If you have any questions or requirements, please email hello@refuga.com.

What food will be served?

The food alone is worth going for. Since we are in beautiful Spain, our chef and house host will be making us local food. During the day we will have snacks and cold beverages available at all time.

If you are allergic, a vegetarian or you want to make us aware of something regarding the food. Please write it in the comments when you apply.

Where will we be during the week?

When we pick you up at the airport, we will go to a nearby restaurant before arriving at our house for the next 7 days. This will be our home for the rest of the week. During the week we will visit the mountain Montserrat (half-day trip) and going on small walks and bike rides. We have arranged transportation for the half-day trips.

We will keep you posted every day when we get there.

Do I need to own a business?

No, that is not a criterion. The key is to have an entrepreneurial and positive mindset. Our participants range from different levels, but a common feature is a genuine interest in helping and sharing knowledge.

What language do we speak?

English, since we come from various places from all over the world.

What should I bring on this trip?

The essentials are your computer, camera, walking shoes and a positive mindset. The weather changes from day to night, and from one location to another, so bring along whatever you feel comfortable in. We would recommend packing something for the really warm days, but also warm clothing for the late dinners outside.

In the house we are staying in, it is also possible to take a swim in our private pool, so bring your swimsuit – we have towels.

Is the flight included in the price?

The flight is NOT included in the price. When you arrive at the airport, everything is paid for and taken care of.

When and where should I arrive?

We will pick you up from Barcelona El Prat airport at 14.30AM.

We will get you back to your flight from Barcelona El Prat airport at 10.00AM.

Shortly before the trip, when we have your flight details we will arrange all transportation.

What kind of people normally join the trip?

We welcome all kinds of people on our Refuga trips. The most essential key is to have an entrepreneurial and positive mindset. We have a lot of incredibly accomplished entrepreneurs joining us, but also some aspiring entrepreneurs.

Being an entrepreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur does not mean you need to have a business or to start a business. It means you have an open mindset, a position in your work where you have the ability and desire to change things for the better. It could be within these fields: leadership, project management, innovation, strategies etc.

Do I need to participate in every activity?

Everything is volunteer. We do recommend you join our custom made program during the week, to get the ultimate experience. There will be plenty of time in between sessions and activities to relax, work or to do whatever you feel like.

Do I need to prepare anything?

It is always good to be prepared. Everything you need to prepare, we will let you know in decent time before the trip. It would be things like, what are your expectations, what are your contribution in this group, what challenges do have, and which have you conquered etc.

Before all of our trips, we create a Facebook group for all the participants to engage. This will happen around one month before the trip. We will send out emails and let you know when time is.

I have some more questions, who can I contact?

Contact: hello@refuga.com

We will answer as quickly as possible. Looking forward hearing from you.

Why we do it & what you get

Our vision at Refuga is basically to give you an experience for life. Well, this is easier said than done to be honest. But to make the best attempt for this to happen, we have created a framework and a mindset that makes it possible – if you are open to it.

– On our trips, there are no enemies or competitors, it´s a safe environment and we are here to help each other both professionally and personally.

– We choose the best possible settings, partners, and locations for you to focus and learn something new about yourself and others.

Our aim is for you to grow and move your boundaries, not only professionally but also personally. We visit different countries and we invite people from all over the world to join us. Basically going on a Refuga trip means getting out of your comfort zone and exploring new things, meeting new friends and getting different insights and perspectives on business and on life in general.

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Prices

All our prices are in USD

1 person

$1,100

2 persons (per person)

$1,000

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