Learn Spanish in Spain,
a short flight away.
A long weekend in Penedès near Barcelona — Spanish classes in small groups with native-speaker teachers, good food and vineyards all around. No more than 16 people.
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The weather where you’ll be
Penedès enjoys one of the mildest autumns in Europe — late October is usually calm and golden.
Penedès · 5-day forecast
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22°
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23°
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21°
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22°
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24°
Live data for the current week — a friendly preview of the region, not a forecast for the retreat dates.
A short trip.
A world away.
Step off the plane and into another rhythm. Warm sunlight over endless vines, fresh coffee on a stone terrace, the smell of earth and rosemary in the air.
No jet lag, no week off work — just a few unhurried days that feel like a proper holiday, in the company of an easy-going group who love Spain as much as you do.
Who it’s for
Curious travellers, roughly 25 to 70, who love Spain and the Spanish language, want to keep learning, and are ready to break the routine with an experience that’s a little out of the ordinary.
What you get
In short, this is what the weekend gives you.
Spanish you will actually use
Four classes in small groups, split by level, with teachers whose first language is Spanish. Between lessons you keep practising over breakfast, on walks and at dinner.
A small group
No more than 16 people, so there is room for everyone to speak. By the first dinner you know everyone by name.
Close to home
Direct flights from Oslo to Barcelona. We pick you up at the airport and take it from there.
Everything organised
Transfers, meals and activities are all included, so you can focus on your Spanish.
Mild autumn weather
Late October in the Penedès is usually mild, so a lot of the day happens outdoors.
Good food and local wine
Home-cooked Mediterranean meals and a visit to a local winery with a tasting.
Relaxed immersion — with real structure
This is not a holiday that happens to have a lesson tacked on. You get genuine, level-appropriate classes with native-speaker teachers from Ilya’s team — wrapped inside days of easy, real-life practice.
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Taught by native speakers
Classes are run by Ilya's professional teaching team — native Spanish speakers who teach for a living. Ilya, a Hispanist and accredited DELE examiner, designs the programme and hosts the retreat.
Four real classes
Four proper sessions across the retreat — Friday evening, Saturday morning and evening, and Sunday morning. Real lessons, not a token activity.
Split by level
We divide the group by level. Stronger speakers focus on real conversation; those starting out build a confident foundation. Everyone learns at the right pace.
Immersion all day
Between classes you keep speaking — at breakfast, on the winery tour, over dinner. The whole weekend becomes gentle, natural practice.
Made to actually use
The goal is practical communication, not grammar drills. You leave able to say more, understand more and enjoy speaking Spanish.
Ready to join?
Send a request — no payment, no obligation.
Day by day
The retreat you can book for 23–25 October 2026 runs Friday to Sunday at the vineyard estate. The Barcelona day below belongs to the longer version, which is not open for booking yet.
Friday
Into the vineyards
- Arrive at the Penedès estate around 13:00
- Welcome lunch and drinks
- First Spanish session
- Dinner together by the fireplace
Saturday
Spanish, sun & good food
- Optional morning yoga and meditation
- Two Spanish classes
- Winery tour with tasting
- Guitar evening
Sunday
One last golden morning
- Morning stretch and breakfast
- Final Spanish class
- Horseback ride through the vineyards
- Farewell lunch — finish 16:00–17:00
- Or add an extra day and fly home relaxed on Monday
The 4-day version with a day in Barcelona is coming soon. Below is a taste of what it will include — tell us if you are interested and you will be the first to hear when it opens.
Próximamente · not bookable yetThursday
A day in Barcelona
- Airport pickup and a warm welcome
- City tour by tuk-tuk
- Lunch at a great local restaurant
- Tavern dinner and an evening flamenco show
This is what the evenings feel like
Spanish that flows on its own,
long tables and good wine.
Long lunches that turn into evenings, a guitar by the fire, plates passed around and Spanish flowing easily among new friends from all over. The kind of evenings you keep thinking about long after you fly home.
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Interested?
It takes one minute. We reply within 24 hours.
What’s included
Included
- Airport pickup
- All transfers
- Penedès country-house nights
- Full board — all meals
- Spanish classes with native-speaker teachers
- Winery tour & tasting
- Horseback ride through the vineyards
- Guitar evening and group dinners
- 24/7 support
Not included
- Flights
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Where you’ll stay
Two welcoming country houses in the Penedès — Can Masana and Cal Cols — in the village, surrounded by the vineyards.
Think comfortable and homely rather than five-star. The rooms are clean, warm and quiet, with plenty of shared spaces — stone arches, a shaded terrace, a courtyard and a pool — to gather, practise your Spanish and unwind after a day in the vineyards. With a maximum of 16 guests, the house never feels crowded.
Can Masana
Historic village house
Cal Cols
Pool house
Inside the houses
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Still thinking it over?
No commitment — send a request and we will answer all your questions.
Meet your host
Led by someone who lives and loves Spain
Ilya Gerasimets — Hispanist, accredited DELE examiner and founder of the Linguallogy language academy. He has taught Spanish for 20 years and has lived in Spain since 2010.
Above all, Ilya is a devoted lover of Spain — its language, its food and its way of life — and he loves nothing more than bringing people together for cultural, language and gastronomic journeys through the country.
“This isn’t only about language. It’s Spain the way I’ve come to love it — the food, the wine, the countryside and the people. You leave speaking more freely, yes, but also lighter, with new friends and a place that feels a little like home.”
What guests say
“I came not knowing what to expect and left with real confidence. The combination of Spanish classes, wine tasting and the incredible setting made this unlike any holiday I’ve had.”
Marta H. Norway
“The house was great. Waking up to vineyards, learning Spanish over breakfast, riding horses… I would recommend it 100%.”
James W. United Kingdom
“This is NOT a language course. It’s an experience that happens to teach you Spanish. Best long weekend of my life.”
Claire D. France
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Only 6 spots left. No payment is taken at this stage.
Only 6 spots left
Up to 16 guests at the vineyard estate — once those are gone, these dates are closed.
Friday to Sunday in the Penedès — the only confirmed dates for 2026. Future retreats will open later; ask us to join the waitlist.
3 days in Penedès
from €850 / person
4 days — Barcelona + Penedès
Próximamente — not yet available
Easy flights home, your way
If you fly from Oslo, we've checked the routes for you. You are completely free to book whatever flights suit you best — these are simply the most comfortable options we found, so no one has to rush or take a long connection home.
Getting there
A direct morning flight leaves Oslo on Friday and lands in Barcelona in good time for the welcome lunch. We meet you at the airport and take care of the rest — the transfer to the estate is included.
Standard return — Sunday
There is one direct Oslo flight on Sunday (around 15:30). To catch it you would leave the estate by about midday, so the last day is a little shorter. This fits the standard price with nothing extra.
Relaxed return — one extra night
Prefer not to rush? Stay one more night at Cal Cols, enjoy a slow final evening and morning among the vineyards, then fly home Monday on one of two direct flights (around 13:00 or 15:00).
+€180 per person (extra night, supper & breakfast)
We do not sell or book flight tickets. Please check current fares yourself and choose what suits you best. We are always happy to fit the program around your flights.
Flights sorted? The form below is for the retreat itself — not for tickets.
How booking works
Simple, personal and completely no-risk. You only pay once you’ve spoken with us and decided to come.
Send your request
Fill in the short form with your preferred way to be contacted — Telegram, WhatsApp, email or phone. Nothing is charged and no bank details are asked.
A short Zoom call
Ilya gets in touch within 24 hours for a short Zoom call to answer your questions and make sure the retreat is right for you. No pressure at all.
Reserve when you’re ready
Only if it feels right, you pay the reservation afterwards by PayPal, Revolut, Wise, bank transfer or card. Whatever is easiest for you.
Pack your bags
Your spot is confirmed. We handle every transfer, meal and activity from the moment you land — you just show up and enjoy.
Reserve your spot
Send a request and Ilya will contact you within 24 hours. No payment is taken here.