Gay Retreat · A celebration of romance
Six days for gay men aged 30 to 65 who'd like to meet other men, flirt a little and see whether romance happens when it's given room. 14–16 men, one castle and a week without screens, deadlines or everyday noise.
What if you took six days away from everyday life and gave yourself time to meet new people, check in with yourself and maybe — just maybe — meet someone who could become something really special?
PLAY is a 6-day retreat for gay men aged 30 to 65 who'd like to meet other men, make new connections and see whether romance can happen when it's given room.
We bring 14–16 men together at Castillo del Alma for a week with space for curiosity, flirting, laughter, deep conversations and good old-fashioned chemistry.
Flirting without pressure. PLAY isn't about going home with a boyfriend. It's about being open to the possibility. No expectations, no demands, no obligations — you decide how much you join in, and how far you want to go.
What we do is create the setting for you to actually get to know each other. Chemistry can't be planned. But you can create the right conditions for it.
Because who knows? The man you've been looking for might be sitting right across from you at dinner.
"Maybe love isn't something you have to find. Maybe it just needs a chance to find you."
Arrival from 3 pm. Find your room, take a dip in the pool and meet the others over a welcome drink in the courtyard. We share our first dinner at the long table, agree on the week's few ground rules — and let first impressions do their work.
The morning starts with light games and conversations in pairs, switching partners several times. The afternoon is free: pool, sauna or a book in the shade. In the evening the first guests share their life story at the table — for those who want to.
Today's tasks are solved two by two. Some turn out surprisingly funny, others lead to great conversations, and a few might bring a few extra butterflies. In the afternoon, aufguss and the cold plunge — and dinner with seating decided by drawing lots.
No alarm clocks. Breakfast on the terrace, time for the pool, the spa and the training area, or a massage (available as an add-on). The day is open, so the connections that have formed can grow at their own pace. In the evening more life stories and a glass of wine under the stars.
The week's last games and a challenge you solve together. In the evening we lay the table for a feast with the best local wines, music and time for that extra glance. The night is young — and all yours.
A long brunch on the terrace, a last swim, hugs and swapped numbers. Departure after lunch — perhaps with new friends, an experience you'll never forget, or someone you already can't wait to see again.
Syv dobbelte eksklusive værelser, alle med ensuite badeværelse — designet til komfort, ro og nærvær
Mad er en central del af retreatoplevelsen. Alle måltider tilberedes med friske, lokale og sæsonbestemte råvarer fra regionen. Vi spiser enkelt, nærende og med respekt for kroppen.
Morgenmaden er let og energigivende — frugt, yoghurt, æg og brød. Frokosten er større og ofte et fælles bord med salater, grøntsager og proteiner. Aftensmaden er dagens sociale samlingspunkt — tre retter med lokale vine.
Særlige kostbehov imødekommes fuldt ud — vegetar, vegansk, glutenfri mv. Oplys ved tilmelding.
Retreatet ledes af en erfaren wellness-facilitator med speciale i nervesystemsregulering, breathwork og somatic therapy.
Nej — dette retreat er for alle niveauer. Det eneste du skal medbringe er nysgerrighed og åbenhed. Vi møder dig præcis der, hvor du er.
Nærmeste lufthavn er Málaga (AGP) — ca. 60 min. med bil. Vi anbefaler at leje bil eller bestille privat transfer. Vi hjælper gerne med at koordinere transport fra lufthavnen.
Ved tilmelding betales et depositum på 30%. Restbeløbet forfalder senest 6 uger før ankomst. Ved afbud mere end 60 dage før ankomst tilbagebetales et eventuelt indbetalt restbeløb, men depositummet tilbagebetales ikke. 60–30 dage før: 50% af den samlede pris refunderes. Mindre end 30 dage før: ingen refusion — vi anbefaler rejseforsikring med afbestillingsret.
Ja — langt de fleste gæster kommer alene. Det er faktisk den bedste måde at gå fuldt ind i oplevelsen på. Fællesskabet opstår naturligt i gruppen.
Ja, der er WiFi på hele ejendommen. Vi opfordrer dog til at begrænse skærmtid og sociale medier under opholdet — det er en del af processen med at sænke tempoet.
Udfyld formularen og vi vender tilbage inden for 24 timer med bekræftelse og information om næste trin.
Har du spørgsmål inden du tilmelder dig, er du altid velkommen til at skrive eller ringe.
Ved tilmelding accepterer du vores betalings- og afbestillingsbetingelser. Depositum på 30% forfalder ved tilmelding og reserverer din plads. Restbeløbet forfalder senest 6 uger før ankomst.
Castillo del Alma lever fuldt op til de spanske myndigheders krav til brandsikkerhed — med brandslukkere, tydeligt markerede flugtveje og løbende kontrol.
Og skulle uheldet alligevel være ude, er du i gode hænder: begge værter er uddannet i førstehjælp og i brug af hjertestarter. Hjertestarteren er placeret centralt i huset.
Castillo del Alma
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