In the early spring of 2004, during an unexpectedly fully booked period at our new hotel, La Fuente de LaHiguera, I received a call from the construction man who had built the hotel for us. He needed help translating as he wanted to sell his father’s land to an interested Dutch couple. Since he didn’t speak English, or Dutch, I gladly assisted.

Awestruck by the serene and stunningly beautiful location, I went home after translating; secretly hoping they wouldn’t buy it. My prayers were answered: they found the land too large for their requirements. It wasn’t long before the 22 hectares of virgin land were ours, and we were able to set about realizing our dream of creating a special place, a place with space, light, views and comfort, and a welcome addition to our hotel as a retreat for guests who want to share memories with more than the partner.
The project was completed in 2007 and up to this day, our guests seem to have the same common feeling I first had 20 years ago: “how wonderfully peaceful!”