Reconnect to your essence through nature

We offer:

Personal and professional development counselling, based on Gestalt therapy and MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) methodologies, with individual sessions, online or in person, or for groups;

Spectacular natural outdoor spaces, with indoor spaces for individual or group workshops or retreats, with accommodation options;

Counselling is offered in 4 languages ​​(native): Spanish, Galician, English, and French.

For individuals: Perhaps you are looking for a break from your daily routine, facing important decisions, need a quiet space to write or create, or are seeking a deeper meditative experience.

For groups: You want to bring your company or training program group to a workshop or retreat and have your own facilitator, or are looking to work on emotional well-being, expression, or creativity within your team. For the latter, we work with you to design and propose a customized workshop.

Yanua is a gateway to connecting with nature and allowing it to help you reconnect with your authentic self, following the path of Sacred Biology, developed exclusively at and with Yanua. This coaching method allows you to achieve an embodied sense of living with purpose, by harmonizing the body-mind-soul triad.

It is based on decades of personal and professional experience, combining living in various countries and cultures, working in small and medium-sized businesses, leading in multinational corporations, public and university institutions, the arts, scientific research, and a Gestalt approach to self-knowledge.

The ultimate goal is to live fully and with a sense of purpose.

A unique natural setting

In Yanua Spain you are immersed in 20 hectares (50 acres) of orchard, forest and diverse gardens. A peaceful environment inviting you to relax, root into nature and recharge. Visitors can plunge in an inspiring scenery, lovingly tended aromatic, medicinal and herb gardens, and fruit trees surrounded by lush Atlantic forest.

Accomodations

We offer stays in one of several modern Tiny Houses, a luxury wood cabin, Cedar House, or in the modern main building with private or shared spaces. Visit the Our Services > Accomodations tab for more information.

The Main House

The modernized main building dates from the early 19th century, the country home of the Condesa and Conde de Pallares who preferred the quiet country life to being in the city. It  has been in the same family since and includes private and shared spaces. 

Workshops and Retreats

We specialize in purpose quest retreats, and host various individual or group retreats. Click on the tab Our Services > Workshops and Retreats or the Agenda tab for more information.

Inviting spaces

Our mutliple indoor and outdoor spaces are comfortable, and our main hall is heated or air-conditioned for all 4 seasons, offering access for individuals with reduced mobility. Yanua includes a 75 m2 meeting hall and other rooms, dining room and common kitchen. We also have a library, two pianos and other instruments. 

Events & Activities

In summer come and enjoy the immersive U-pic experience and harvest your own fruit of pears, apples or blueberries. 

Ongoing Projects

We are engaged in soil and land regeneration, crop studies, reforesting and local community events. Montessori’s Adolescent Program (Montessori Compostela international school) is an integral part of our community.

In the Heart of Galicia

We are in the heart of the region called Galicia. Our property overlooks the fertile river Ulla valley, one of the southernmost salmon rivers in Europe. We have magnificent views of the valley and our Pico Sacro mountain peak, a pilgrim landmark. Click on the Contact tab to find out our location and how to get here.

A unique natural space with accommodation and activities designed to reconnect with your inner essence

Yanua is an invitation to an inner journey where you will immerse yourself in nature and disconnect from the daily grind. We specialize in individual mentoring sessions, both online and in person, as well as the “Purpose Quest” retreat (contact us for more information and upcoming dates). This retreat consists of a guided exploration to awaken to a deeper meaning through our unique method of immersion in nature: Sacred Biology. It consists of five to six individual sessions in the 8 to 12 weeks leading up to the retreat, followed by a follow-up session, and culminating in a central group retreat of 3 to 5 days. Participants are gently guided to undertake their personal inner work in a safe environment, allowing them to connect with nature and experience a direct understanding of our interconnectedness. This fosters a profound awareness: getting to know animals and plants and understanding their “medicine” helps us more firmly integrate the lessons learned during the self-exploration process; it is not merely consuming nature to relax as is common in many retreats offered on the market. This retreat also includes a nutritious organic vegan diet with an optional (and recommended) carefully guided intermittent fast designed to cleanse and raise your vibration for a more enriching experience.. 

Our unique welcome, the wild landscape, the myriad of gardens and the forest will naturally invite you to re-root yourself, re-awaken your senses, remember and harness the power of introspection.

What People say about Yanua

Experience how the rooting power of nature empowers you

You will be surrounded by an organic orchard, gardens with vegetables, aromatic & medicinal plants, and a lush forest with paths throughout the property and many quiet spaces. You can stay in the modern main building or in our Tiny Houses. Yanua is designed with love, care and attention, so that you will feel comfortable, at ease and enjoy a memorable stay. Click below to learn more about us and our method.

Our purpose is…

…to provide you the warmest welcome so that you can soak in the magnificent natural surroundings and their healing potential for a transformative experience, whether it is to find some rest and wellness, or take the next step and explore your personal growth path.