La Cultivada was born from a dream.

And I don’t mean symbolically, but literally.

One night, while I was sleeping at La Fábrica, the window of secrets opened and there was a bird…

La Fábrica is a beautiful spot in Moratilla de los Meleros, Guadalajara, Spain.

It used to be a Spanish factory where they made soaps from olive oil.

Now it’s called CASAICON and it’s a one-of-a-kind place inspired by a Japanese ryokan.

Think of it like a giant cabin with stone walls and portraits made of chocolate on the walls.

Everything there is alive and beautiful, it makes noise, it speaks, it serves a purpose…

And as if that weren’t enough, you’re allowed to be yourself. Whoever you are.

There’s a secret password to enter that I’m sharing with you alone:

WE HAVE DECIDED NO TO DIE.

(In Spanish: ‘Hemos decidido no morir’)

See how important it was to lend me your ear?

I don’t just chatter on, sometimes I drop in essential life lessons.

Read here all my “CULTIVATED STORIES”.

Elena Vecino