​AMORALEZA

Amoraleza is situated on 4.35 hectares of land in the mountains above the towns of Órgiva and Lanjarón in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. Bordering the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, we are located 45 minutes south of Granada and 30 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea.

Our space is designed to be in harmony with nature, blending low-impact living with comfort and simplicity. Dwellings include yurts, hemp buildings, cabins, and bell tents, which serve as both private dwellings and rental accommodations. Many visitors also choose to camp, immersing themselves in the beauty of the land.

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Sustainable & Off-Grid Living

We are completely off-grid, powered entirely by solar energy. While we have a strong mobile phone and internet connection, we choose not to use Wi-Fi, encouraging a deeper connection with the present moment.

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Water is a precious resource in Andalusia, and we are fortunate to receive our supply from the Rio Lanjarón through a traditional system of acequias (water channels), reservoirs, and pipes. We also have a natural swimming pool and a seasonal spring, which flows when rainfall is abundant. During drier years, we collect drinking water from Lanjarón, a town famous for its high-quality spring water.

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The geodesic dome and yurt temple provide spaces for ceremonies, workshops, and gatherings, supporting both personal and collective experiences.

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Our Evolving Community

Since Amoraleza was founded in 2006, we have explored various ways of living together in harmony. While we are a family with four children, we have welcomed countless friends, visitors, and volunteers, as well as both short-term and long-term community members.

 

Today, Amoraleza is a small community and a sanctuary, offering a space for those who resonate with our vision of health, nutrition, spirituality, and respect for nature.

Rather than expanding as an intentional community, we are focused on sharing our way of life, inspiring others through our plant medicine retreats and immersive experiences.

 

We welcome guests who wish to reconnect with nature and experience a more conscious way of living. Our retreat season runs from April to September, during which time we host volunteers and visitors in a dynamic, living experience. During the colder months, the pace slows down as we shift our focus to land stewardship, renovation projects, the olive harvest, and introspection.

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Our Way of Life

We embrace a vegetarian diet and do not smoke, drink alcohol, use marijuana, or take other drugs. Over the years, we have gained extensive knowledge and experience in low-impact living, particularly in eco-building, nutrition, local plants, and wild foods. We love to exchange knowledge, music, and laughter with those who visit us.

 

We value genuine human connection and encourage a mindful relationship with technology. While we recognize the importance of computers and mobile phones for work and research, we invite those staying with us to use them in moderation, prioritizing presence and meaningful interactions.

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The Amoraleza Family

Beyond those who visit and stay with us, there is a broader network of friends, former retreat participants, and volunteers who continue to support us from afar. This extended Amoraleza family remains deeply connected to our vision, helping to spread the ethos of conscious living worldwide.

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We are deeply grateful to all who have contributed to the evolution of Amoraleza. Looking ahead, we dream of creating more sanctuaries in different parts of the world, offering spaces for healing, connection, and transformation.

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