Bernard runs a retreat in rural Spain, which can accommodate up to 16 people. It’s well suited for walking, running, cycling holidays and as it has a studio for relaxation retreats (Yoga etc.)
“After falling in love with this old water-powered flour mill (molino viejo) near Serón in rural Almería, I bought it in 2003. As someone who is obsessed with health and fitness, it was the realization of a dream: to create a special retreat dedicated to groups who wanted to focus on health, fitness and wellbeing, in addition to a place where individuals or groups could go for a peaceful holiday.
I’d like you to think of the old mill as your own private home for the duration of your stay, and to this end, Ihave aimed to make the accommodation as comfortable as possible as well as fitting for a retreat where you can relax, enjoy the location and environment, and focus on yourself away from the distractions of everyday life. I sincerely hope your experience will be everlasting or even… life-changing.”
Activity break
The rural location of the Old Spanish Mill in the foothills of Los Filabres mountain range makes this the perfect place for an activity break, whether that is running, cycling (we have eight mountain bikes), triathlon training, hiking or kayaking. For personal trainers, it is also an ideal venue to bring a group for a bootcamp. If you do not have a group leader or trainer, or would like some ideas on other things you can do in the area, please don’t hesitate to ask us as we may be able to give you some help and guidance.
As a group leader or trainer, you can have exclusive use of the main building: six bedrooms with 14-18 beds, kitchen, dining room, two lounges, swimming pool, rooftop terrace and patio areas.
Trail Running Camps & holidays
In addition to guided runs in the mountains, the camps will include technical workshops about trail running.
They are designed for medium to advanced/expert level runners able or willing to complete a mountain marathon or ultra distance.
The trail running holidays consist of a number of days of guided running in a less physically demanding format than the training camps, and will also include some leisure and tourist activities. They are designed for beginners to intermediate level runners able or willing to complete a mountain half-marathon.
We are extremely flexible and can design a package around your needs.
Relaxation retreat
Relax away from the hustle and bustle of life. As a yoga, meditation or other relaxation facilitator, you can have exclusive use of the main building: six bedrooms with 14 beds,* kitchen, dining room, two lounges, swimming pool, rooftop terrace and patio areas, in order to run your own retreat.
Emotionally Resilient retreat
Besides hosting trail running holidays, Bernard trains and coaches people towards developing physical, emotional and psychological strength and long-term resilience.
On his mission to bring people a better, healthier, longer life, Bernard Genge invites you to his Old Spanish Mill for an emotionally resilience retreat in May and October:
“You will learn how to control anxiety, stress, less desirable reactions like anger in the moment and other negative states, so that you can take control of your daily emotional well-being. You will be guided through a unique process to get to the root causes of your emotional challenges and release them in a gentle way in order that you can have a calmer mind, and a more relaxed, peaceful, happy and fulfilled life.
You will gain an understanding as to what you can do to build a tolerance to future stressful events, so that when one of these events present themselves in your life, you can experience an exciting phenomenon called post-traumatic growth.
Finally, you will discover exactly what you can do to embrace a personal continuous improvement journey way beyond your time on this retreat. In short, you will be emotionally resilient for a brighter future, and have the knowledge and skills you can take home to share with family and friends, so they too can become emotionally resilient – with emotional turmoil being the root cause of so much tension, anger, conflict, and even physical and emotional abuse in society, imagine a future where there is an emotional healing guide in every family/small community.”
Mini break/small group
While the property lends itself to larger groups, if we have availability outside of these exclusive whole property bookings, we are more than happy to cater for smaller groups or people who would like a “mini break.” If you desire a few days away from the hustle and bustle of life and to relax in the peaceful surroundings of this remote, rural location in the foothills of Los Filabres mountain range or to explore the nearby countryside and beyond into Andalusia with its historic towns, cities, and places of interest, give us a call or send an email and we will endeavour to cater to your requirements. Groups must be a minimum of four people and for a two-night stay. Alternatively, we can offer the apartment for one or two people. It has a sofa bed, fridge, two-ring hob, microwave, wardrobe and shower/bathroom.
