Recommended activities

Would you like to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience in the Baix Empordà? With our activity recommendations, you can personalise your stay. Looking to unwind? Discover the surroundings of the estate on two wheels? Learn more about sustainability, regeneration, degrowth, or agroecology? Browse our catalogue of activities and we’ll put you in touch with the best professionals to help bring your chosen experience to life.

Zero waste classes

Zero waste classes

Esther Peñarrubia offers a variety of Zero Waste classes, for the home, office and kitchen, to help you discover ways to avoid the consumption of waste materials in your day-to-day life.

Yoga classes

Would you like a yoga class?

Sign up for a variety of yoga classes in our charming studio in the woods.

Wild food experiences

Are you curious about wild food?

Depending on the time of year, there are many different edible plants and fungi in and around La Bruguera. Come taste and learn!

Taste Catalan wines

Discover the region's wines

Wines from Catalonia, wines from our region, from the DO, or new and innovative natural wines: try them all!

Sound meditation

Would you benefit from a guided meditation?

Experience a guided meditation session to help you release stress.

Reconnection with nature

Rediscover nature

Find your connection with nature and your place in the natural world by exploring eco-therapy.

Qigong Classes

Want to try Qigong?

Breathe easy, and find your balance, with a Qigong class, by Kirsti. Qigong is an accessible and creative way to release internal resistance.

Natural cosmetics workshop

Would you like to make your own organic cosmetics?

Learn how to make your own natural cosmetics, witch easy recipes and practicing with Juliana.

Meditation with electronic sounds

Do you need calm electronic vibes?

Relax and reconnect with good electronic vibes, whether in the yoga studio or in the woods.

Massage

Do you need a good massage?

We can recommend a number of massage therapists who can come to the estate to help relieve your aches and stress. We know professionals who work with a variety of techniques and styles—and what’s more, they speak several languages.

Living Laboratory Tour: Applied degrowth and permaculture

Applied degrowth and permaculture

A brief interactive, indoor/outdoor introduction to permaculture, which includes a rundown of the different applications of permaculture techniques and applications of degrowth theory at La Bruguera.

Kombucha preparation master class

Learn to make Kombucha

Learn how to make Kombucha; an easy-to-make probiotic fermented drink that can be as delicious as it is healthy!

Forest bath

Immerse yourself in the forest

Reconnect with nature through a guided Shinrin Yoku forest bath.

Fermentation master class

Are you curious about fermentation?

Learn some fermentation techniques that offer a healthy way to preserve surplus vegetables while adding probiotic benefits.

DJs and musicians

Would you like musical accompaniment on your stay?

A little live music in the courtyard overlooking the forest is always the perfect finishing touch to a stay at La Bruguera.

Digital detoxing

Put your devices aside and find your calm

Escape the chaos and negative energy of a highly digital modern life with this forest bathing-based session.

Catering

Don't feel like cooking?

We know many talented cooks, chefs, and tasting experts who have worked here over the years. From homemade cooking to fine dining, and even wild food, our recommendations cater to a range of diets and budgets.

Bike rental

Do you want a bike while you're here?

There are a variety of bike rental shops in and around Girona, so you can ride a wonderful bike during your stay, without having to disassemble and pack your own to bring with you.

Art therapy

Explore yourself through art

Art therapy can be a gentler, more calming form of guided self-exploration. Things that may be hard to say, hard to put into words, can emerge through the creation of art.

“From Surrealism to Ruins” Art and Castle Tour

“From Surrealism to Ruins" Art and Castle Tour

Take a guided tour with one of our resident artists, starting in La Bruguera and then enjoying the beauty of the “Kastell de la Bruguera” castle-museum, right next door.

If you would like to book an experience, or would simply like more information, we will put you in touch with the organiser or coordinator of your chosen activities once your booking is confirmed. We don’t charge anything for making this connection – we’re simply committed to linking our guests with trusted, local and independent professionals.

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