About Us
A Home for Calm, Connection, and Clarity
Gaia Compass was created from a simple truth: when people slow down, they reconnect with
what really matters.
Located in the peaceful hills of Badalona, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by
forest, Gaia Compass offers an intimate retreat space designed for groups who seek balance,
presence, and genuine connection. Our environment brings together the best of both worlds —
the calm of nature and the convenience of being just 20 minutes from the center of Barcelona.
Here, everything invites you to breathe deeper
Our Story
Gaia Compass was born from the desire to offer a different kind of travel experience — one that restores rather than overstimulates, one that reconnects rather than distracts.
After years of hosting guests and understanding what people truly need when they step away from their routine, Gaia Compass evolved into a dedicated space for wellbeing retreats, corporate off-sites, private group escapes, and women-only journeys.
What started as a single house has grown into a vision: a network of carefully selected villas and partnerships across Catalonia, allowing us to host small, closed groups seeking presence, rest, and transformation.
What We Believe
Connection is essential.
Retreats create space for people to rediscover themselves and strengthen their bonds with
others.
Nature heals.
The sea, the hills, the silence, the light—everything around us supports grounding and clarity.
Presence changes everything.
When the nervous system finally rests, insight and transformation naturally follow.
Small groups matter.
We work exclusively with groups of 8–10 to preserve intimacy, peace, and authenticity.What We
Offer
Our retreats integrate the elements that help people return to balance:
Daily yoga or mindful movement. Breath work and meditation. Horse-assisted emotional
awareness. Guided hikes and nature immersion. Spa sessions (sauna & jacuzzi) Coaching and
group reflection. Seasonal wellbeing meals. Daily light housekeeping. Optional private driver and
transfers
Every retreat is built around the rhythm of your group. We design each program through a personal
consultation to understand your needs and intentions.
Who We Welcome
Gaia Compass hosts three types of groups:
Corporate Teams
Looking to reduce stress, strengthen communication, and realign goals.
Private Groups
Friends or small circles traveling together with intention, seeking calm and connection.
Women-Only Groups
Curated spaces for women to connect, rest, and reconnect with themselves.
All retreats are private, closed groups — we do not mix guests or run public retreats.This ensures privacy,
comfort, and emotional safety.
How We Work
We collaborate with a trusted network of: Yoga instructors, Coaches and facilitators, Horse therapists,
Nature guides, Wellness practitioners, Partner villa owners
Every professional and every location is selected for authenticity, experience, and alignment with our
values.
As demand grows, we are expanding our network across Spanish and French Catalonia to host larger or
simultaneous retreats while maintaining the same quality and atmosphere.
Our Philosophy
Calm. Connection. Clarity.This is the compass that guides everything we do.
We believe retreats should not be rushed, loud, or filled with endless activities.Instead, they should be
intentional spaces where people rediscover their natural rhythm and leave with more peace, more presence,
and more perspective.
Gaia Compass exists to offer that space — close to the city, yet worlds away.Welcome to Gaia Compass
A place to breathe.A place to reconnect.A place to come back to yourself.