Jouir d’une promenade au cœur des bois, savourer un délicieux gâteau de grand-mère tout juste sorti du four, découvrir comment on élaborait le vin par le passé, observer la tétée d’un poulain venant de naître, prendre au petit déjeuner des tomates écologiques fraîchement cueillies du potager, converser agréablement avec un berger...
La Garriga est un espace pour vivre la nature, l’alimentation, les personnes, la terre, la famille... un espace pour récupérer des sensations que nous avions perdues, plongés dans le quotidien, la vie trépidante et le manque de temps...
La Garriga est un endroit tranquille où découvrir la vie à la campagne, renouer avec la Nature et trouver le calme dans le moment présent. Bienvenus !
The family
YEARS OF WORK, PROJECTS AND DREAMS
I remember it was a cold January afternoon when my parents told me that we were going to visit somewhere new, an almost deserted masía that we had bought.
I can perfectly recall that first feeling of space, the surroundings, and the views over the mysterious mountain of Montserrat. The place emanated something incredibly special, which profoundly moved me. The house itself was completely dilapidated: it had no roof, and its facade was totally overgrown with weeds, which were concealing the beautiful original stone structure, so seeped in history.
After several years of work, construction, projects and ideas, La Garriga de Castelladral is today our little paradise in the middle of nature; our home and our work place, where we see our creativity and dreams flourish. It is a meeting ground and point of unity in our family.
In some ways, La Garriga symbolises our values as a family: a love for nature, taking care of the little things, excellence, dedication and commitment, silence, a passion for cooking, healthy food, simplicity, consistency, respect for others and for our surroundings, union and re-connecting with the family.
The Old Press Room
THE LIVING ROOM, FORMERLY USED FOR OLIVE OIL PRODUCTION
The Old Press Room was formerly used for the production of olive oil, and we have converted it into the masia's living room. We have conserved the original grinding stone and olive press, which both date back to the XIX century.
Several years ago, the inhabitants of La Garriga, used the stone mill to grind the olives. The mill, which is still present in the room, was moved by a donkey, which used its strength to crush the olives into a paste. This paste was consequently separated into various layers within the fiber disks and pressed to obtain the olive oil.
The olive oil press has been fully conserved, and displays the inscription, “Joan Alsina 1858”, the former owner who had this beautiful antique built. The lounge area located between the press and grinding stone, is furnished with large, comfy sofas and rustic fittings, offering a warm and pleasant ambience.
In winter, the fireplace creates a perfect shelter from the cold, and the chance enjoy the welcome feeling of being completely at home...
In summer, the thick stone walls add a wonderful freshness to enjoy a quiet moment with a book, time away from it all…
