# TASTE

THE GENTLEMENS FOOD CLUB

Seven days at Castillo del Alma for men who love good food, great wine and good company. Markets, cooking, vineyards and blind tastings — and long dinners where strangers become friends.

6 nights · 7 days English Mollina · Málaga
Varighed 6 nights · 7 days
Ankomst 5 June 2027
Afrejse 11 June 2027
Fra €1,695 pr. person · delt værelse
Om retreatet

More than food. More than wine. It's about the <em>people</em> around the table.

The Gay Men's Food Club is a week for men who love good food, great wine and good people.

You experience Andalucía through what the region does best: markets full of seasonal produce, olive oil from the groves around us, jamón ibérico, sherry, cheeses and wines from the valley. You cook with a professional chef, taste blind with a sommelier and meet the producers behind it all.

But this is not a course from morning to night. The week is built so there is time for the pool, the siesta, the vineyard and each other — because most of the week happens around the table anyway.

You don't need to be an expert. You just need to be curious, ready to taste something new and open to meeting men you would otherwise never have met. You leave understanding the food and wine you enjoy — and with new friends to enjoy it with.

The group is small: 12 to 16 men, typically between 40 and 65. The week is held in English.

"Come as strangers. Leave as friends."

Retreat info

Varighed6 nights · 7 days
Maks. deltagere14 guests
NiveauNo experience needed — just curiosity and an appetite
SprogEnglish
StedCastillo del Alma
Retreat Highlights

Hvad gør dette retreat særligt?

Program

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Day 1 Arrival & Welcome ↓

Meet & Connect — an evening of friendship, food and wine.

14:00–17:00 · Arrival and check-in
17:00–18:00 · Welcome drinks & introductions
18:00–19:00 · Tour of Castillo del Alma
19:30–21:30 · Welcome Dinner
21:30– · Drinks, music and good company

Tonight: The First Toast. A welcome dinner of Spanish specialities and local wines, with an introduction to the week. Everyone introduces himself and tells us about his favourite dish or favourite wine — the easiest way to get talking.

Day 2 The Taste of Andalusia ↓

Explore & Discover — from local markets to authentic Spanish flavours.

08:30–09:30 · Morning Magic — yoga and meditation
09:30–10:30 · Coffee, tea and downtime
10:30–12:00 · Visit to a local market
12:30–14:00 · Brunch with the day's produce
14:00–16:00 · Pool, siesta and free time
16:00–17:30 · Olive Oil Masterclass
17:30–19:00 · Tapas Workshop
19:30–21:30 · Tapas Dinner & Wine

Today's eye-opener: You learn to taste the difference between olive oils, understand what quality really means and recognise the signature flavours of Andalucía.

Day 3 The Art of Spanish Cooking ↓

Cook & Create — learn the secrets of Spanish cuisine.

08:30–09:30 · Morning Magic
09:30–10:30 · Coffee and downtime
10:30–12:30 · Spanish Cooking Masterclass
12:30–14:00 · Shared brunch
14:00–16:30 · Pool and free time
16:30–18:00 · The Cooking Challenge
19:30–21:30 · Dinner — Made by Us

Today's eye-opener: Small teams each prepare their own Spanish dish — gazpacho and salmorejo, grilled vegetables and tapas, fish and seafood, meat and ibérico. The chef judges on taste, presentation and creativity, and in the evening we eat what we made ourselves.

Day 4 The World of Wine ↓

Wine & Knowledge — discover the wines of Andalucía.

08:30–09:30 · Morning Magic
09:30–10:30 · Coffee and downtime
10:30–12:00 · Introduction to Spanish Wines
12:30–14:00 · Brunch
14:00–17:30 · Visit to a local vineyard and meeting with the winemaker
17:30–19:00 · Back at Castillo del Alma
19:30–21:30 · Wine Pairing Dinner

Today's eye-opener: The Blind Wine Challenge. Can you tell a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Merlot and a Tempranillo apart without seeing the label? You learn to find the aromas, understand acidity, tannins and structure, and pair wine with food. Points are awarded — and there's a small prize for the winner.

Day 5 The Art of Tasting ↓

Indulge & Experience — a celebration of exceptional flavours.

08:30–09:30 · Morning Magic
09:30–10:30 · Coffee and downtime
10:30–12:00 · Iberico Masterclass
12:30–14:00 · Brunch
14:00–16:00 · Pool and free time
16:00–17:30 · Sherry & Cheese Tasting
17:30–19:00 · Sunset among the Vines
19:30–21:30 · Andalusian Gourmet Dinner

Today's eye-opener: The difference between jamón serrano and jamón ibérico, what bellota means, and how ibérico is produced and cured. Then the different styles of sherry, and how cheese, wine and sherry work together. The evening ends with drinks among the vines and a gastronomic dinner.

Day 6 The Grand Food Club Challenge ↓

Compete & Celebrate — the ultimate culinary experience.

08:30–09:30 · Morning Magic
09:30–10:30 · Coffee and downtime
10:30–12:00 · Food & Wine Quiz
12:30–14:00 · Brunch
14:00–16:30 · Pool and free time
16:30–18:30 · Grand Cooking Competition
19:30–22:00 · Grand Food Club Dinner

The big one: Each team receives a secret basket of ingredients and has to plan, cook and present a starter, a main course and a small dessert. A jury decides, and the winners take the title The Food Club Champions. The evening closes with a celebration dinner for the whole week.

Day 7 Farewell ↓

Until Next Time — good food, great wine, new friendships.

08:30–09:30 · Morning walk
09:30–11:00 · Farewell Brunch
11:00–12:00 · Check-out and departure

One last brunch together, the final conversations and a round of swapping contact details before you head home.

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Indkvartering

Værelserne

Syv dobbelte eksklusive værelser, alle med ensuite badeværelse — designet til komfort, ro og nærvær

Mad & Drikke

Nærende andalusisk køkken

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.

Mad på Castillo del Alma
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Wellness Facilitator · Breathwork Practitioner

Retreatet ledes af en erfaren wellness-facilitator med speciale i nervesystemsregulering, breathwork og somatic therapy.

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FAQ

Skal man have erfaring med meditation eller yoga?↓

Nej — dette retreat er for alle niveauer. Det eneste du skal medbringe er nysgerrighed og åbenhed. Vi møder dig præcis der, hvor du er.

Hvordan kommer jeg til Castillo del Alma?↓

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.

Hvad er betalingsbetingelserne?↓

Ved tilmelding betales et depositum på 3.000 kr. Restbeløbet forfalder 60 dage før retreatstart. Ved afbud mere end 60 dage før tilbagebetales fuldt depositum. Inden 60 dage: 50% refusion. Inden 30 dage: ingen refusion — vi anbefaler rejseforsikring med afbestillingsret.

Kan jeg komme alene?↓

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.

Er der WiFi og telefonforbindelse?↓

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.

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