The SOIL Hangout 2026; where soil-mates meet!
We’re delighted to welcome you (back) at The Home at the end of October ’26! Join Koen, Antonella, Stef and other peers from the regeneration space for our Soil Hangout.
Connect with fellow soil pioneers through long hikes or leisurely walks, fireside chats, and unhurried meals. No, we don’t have a program from 9am till 9pm like an average conference, but so much time for real connections. This Hangout is co-hosted by the Pioneers of Our time and the Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food Podcast.
We know most of you probably have a hard time switching off or detaching yourself from your daily regenerative work! We have worked years to perfect a solution: walks through the forest, great conversations indoor and outdoor, hot sauna, cold swims, early runs, hammocks, quiet time, good food and great people. This is a ‘workation’ for you with plenty of time to slow down, do inner work, reflect and figure out the next steps, but also plenty of time to connect with other soil pioneers. Where are we gathering? At The Home!
The Home provides a unique and intimate experience for a curated group of individuals, entrepreneurs, farmers, investors in the regenerative space. An opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals working in and around SOIL, regenerative agriculture and food, healthy forests, watershed regeneration, rewilding, nature restoration, and much more!
Share your passions, and deepen your relationship with nature. Although there is a lot to share with your fellow changemakers and a lot to do at The Home (e.g. always plants to plant, forests to thin, hikes and runs to do), don’t feel the pressure to do anything. If what you need is to lay in silence in the forest’s hammocks, have a massage or take a refreshing swim in the infinity pool that overlooks the Muga Valley, that is absolutely fine.
Co-creation & deep dive sessions
The program encourages participation and collaboration among the participants. You’ll have the opportunity to co-create the program with fellow change makers, sharing your talents, and offering a session to the group. The retreat fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone’s unique gifts and contributions are valued.
We will host immersive “deep dive” sessions, where we’ll explore topics like soil health, the regeneration of topsoil and current initiatives on the ground around Europe and beyond. Stef will introduce you to the philosophy and purpose behind The Muga Valley Project, with The Home serving as its vibrant epicenter, and the current activities in forestry and agriculture.
To help you start your day refreshed, we offer morning and silent nature walks. For those interested in wildlife, you can visit our vulture observation post (at an additional fee) to witness these majestic birds up close.
Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the gardens surrounding The Home- planting seeds and herbs, chopping wood, and creating pathways. You can enjoy the joy of communal dining, with meals prepared by a chef cooking from scratch using local ingredients, mostly sourced from Brugarol Farm. At the end of the day, you can unwind with a meditative sound bath.
Train station shuttles
We advise our guests to use the train as much as possible. The nearby Fiqueres-Vilafant train station welcomes high-speed trains directly from Paris (with an easy transfer also from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, London, Geneva, Zurich, Cologne, Frankfurt, etc.) and from all over Spain.
Those flying to Spain can choose from the airports of Girona or Barcelona, from where they can then opt for a high-speed train (AVE) to Figueres-Vilafant. From the stations Girona Central or Barcelona Sants, you can reach Figueres-Vilafant by train in just 25 or 50 minutes. On the day of arrival, we provide a shuttle service from the train station to The Home. Please note: train tickets must be booked in advance through the website: renfe.es
- Arrival day: pick-up at Figueres Vilafant train station (afternoon)
- Departure day: drop-off to Figueres Vilafant train station at 11am (arrival at the train station approx 11.45 am)
Details
- Select the dates you prefer between Tuesday, 27th of October and Sunday, 1st of November 2026
- Price single room: € 350 (full board, excl. tourist tax)
- Price double room: € 400,- (full board, excl. tourist tax)
- Minimum 3 nights (most people the last years stayed the whole Hangout, which we strongly suggest)
- Full board stay at The Home or our guesthouse The River Home including:
- your stay in a comfort room
- breakfast
- lunch
- afternoon snack
- dinner
- fruit all day
- water, selection of teas and coffee
- group pick up from and drop-off to Figueres-Vilafant international train station (3 people or more)
- Not included: alcoholic drinks, massages, individual pick-ups/drop offs
Campers/tents
There are limited spots available for campers/tents (bring your own tent), be aware the weather might be cold and rainy so come prepared. Get in touch for the rates and details.
